LG GS290 User Manual
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Congratulations on your purchase of the
advanced and compact GS290 phone by LG,
designed to operate with the latest digital
mobile communication technology.
Disposal of your old appliance
1 When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product
it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/
EC.
2 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of
separately from the municipal waste stream via designated
collection facilities appointed by the government or the local
authorities.
3 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health.
4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance,
please contact your city o ce, waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on
the software of the phone or your service provider.
GS290 User Guide
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Summary of Contents for LG GS290
- Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GS290 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Disposal of your old appliance 1 When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The web ........31 Memory card ......9 Settings ........32 Charging your phone .... 9 Technical data ......36 Using your touch screen ..10 Your home screen ....11 Calls ...........14 Messaging .......17 Camera ........21 Video camera ......22 LG GS290 | User Guide... -
Page 3: Guidelines For Safe And E Cient Use
• While there may be differences • Do not disassemble this unit. Take between the SAR levels of various LG it to a qualified service technician phone models, they are all designed when repair work is required. -
Page 4: Efficient Phone Operation
• The phone should be charged in a well ventilated area. Check the laws and regulations on • Do not subject this unit to excessive the use of mobile phones in the area smoke or dust. when you drive. LG GS290 | User Guide... -
Page 5: Glass Parts
Glass Parts • Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Some parts of your mobile device are • Give full attention to driving. made of glass. This glass could break • Use a hands-free kit, if available. if your mobile device is dropped on a •... -
Page 6: Emergency Calls
• If you need to replace the battery, that could compromise the battery’s take it to the nearest authorized LG performance. Electronics service point or dealer for • Use only LG batteries and chargers. -
Page 7: Getting To Know Your Phone
Getting to know your phone Side keys Earpiece • When the screen is at the Home screen: Ring tone and key tone volume. • During a call: Main screen Earpiece volume. MicroSD Card Slot Call key • Dials a phone number and answers Charger, cable... -
Page 8: Installing The Sim And Battery
Please make sure the battery is removed from the phone before installing the SIM card. To remove the SIM card, pull it gently outwards. LG GS290 | User Guide... -
Page 9: Memory Card
Memory card Charging your phone Installing a memory card Remove the charger socket cover on the side of your GS290. Connect You can expand the memory space the Travel Adapter (Charger) and the on your phone by using a MicroSD included USB cable. -
Page 10: Using Your Touch Screen
• Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you require. Be careful not to touch any other keys. • Whenever your GS290 is not in use, it will return to the lock screen. Control the touch screen... -
Page 11: Your Home Screen
Your home screen You can drag and click what you need right away in all home screen types. Active Active Widget home Speed dial home screen - When you screen - When touch on the you touch bottom right of the , the speed dial screen, the mobile list appears. -
Page 12: The Quick Keys
Here you can set the Profile When you have an application type, play/pause MP3s and activate/ running in the background (e.g. deactivate Bluetooth. a game or the FM radio), will appear in the status bar. LG GS290 | User Guide... - Page 13 The status bar Icon Description The status bar uses various icons to Normal profile in use indicate things like signal strength, new messages and battery life, as well Outdoor profile in use as telling you whether your Bluetooth or GPRS is active. Silent profile in use Below is a table which explains the Headset in use...
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Page 14: Calls
Name field box and enter 4 Or, you can touch the contact the first letter of the name of the name and select the number to contact required. use if there is more than one for LG GS290 | User Guide... -
Page 15: Making A Second Call
Making a second call Using call divert 1 During your initial call, touch 1 Touch Call settings in the and type the number you want to SETTINGS tab. call. 2 Touch Call divert. 2 Touch to connect the call. 3 Choose whether to divert all voice 3 Both calls will be displayed on the calls, when the line is busy, when call screen. -
Page 16: Changing The Common Call
(those not in your contacts) or with no caller ID. Touch Save to change the setting. LG GS290 | User Guide... -
Page 17: Messaging
WARNING: If an image, video or sound is added to an SMS it In Handwriting mode you simply write will be automatically converted to on the screen and your GS290 will an MMS and you will be charged convert your handwriting into your accordingly. -
Page 18: Setting Up Your Email
To confirmation messages. check manually: Retrieve interval - Choose how 1 Touch E-mail in the often your GS290 checks for new COMMUNICATION tab. email messages. 2 Touch the account you want to use . Retrieve amount - Choose the... -
Page 19: Message Settings
Changing your multimedia New e-mail notification - Choose whether to be alerted to new message settings emails. Touch Messaging in the Signature - Switch this feature ON COMMUNICATION tab. Scroll and and create an email signature. choose Settings and Multimedia Priority - Choose the priority level message. - Page 20 Photo), Delete or Log out. You can also write comments by Social network services (SNS) selecting + icon. Your GS290 has SNS that lets you Profile: You can select the Wall > enjoy and manage your social Status updates and write the current network.
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Page 21: Camera
Camera Taking a quick photo After taking a photo 1 Press the key on the right side Your captured photo will appear on of the phone. the screen. The name of the image runs along the bottom of the screen. 2 When the camera has focused on your subject, touch the on the... -
Page 22: Video Camera
2 Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the video. 3 Press the camera key on the phone once to start recording. Or touch the red dot LG GS290 | User Guide... -
Page 23: Your Photos And Videos
Your photos and videos Viewing your photos and 2 The slideshow will begin. videos There are options within slideshows: Touch to go back. 1 Touch Gallery in the ENTERTAINMENT tab. Or Touch Touch to pause the slideshow on on your camera preview screen. a particular photo. -
Page 24: Multimedia
4 Touch and select Use as. Start up image - Set an image to appear when you switch the phone 5 Choose from Ringtone, Message tone, Start-up and Shut down. LG GS290 | User Guide... - Page 25 Music Albums - Browse through your music collection by album. Your LG GS290 has a built-in music Genres - Browse through your music player so you can play all your collection by genre. favourite tracks. To access the music player, touch Music in the Playlists - Contains all the playlists you ENTERTAINMENT tab.
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Page 26: Creating A Playlist
4 Touch Done. found and allocated to a channel in FM Radio your phone. Your LG GS290 has an FM radio NOTE: You can also manually tune feature so you can tune into your into a station by using favourite stations to listen on the displayed in the centre of the screen. -
Page 27: Organiser
Organiser Adding an event to your Setting your alarm calendar 1 Touch Alarm in the UTILITIES tab. Widget alarm should appear in 1 Touch Organiser in the UTILITIES the list as default and you can not tab and select Calendar. delete it. - Page 28 6 Touch Resume to restart the Converting a unit stopwatch at the time you stopped 1 Touch Tools in the UTILITIES tab. it at, or touch Reset to begin the 2 Select Unit converter. time again. LG GS290 | User Guide...
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Page 29: Pc Sync
4 Your information will be backed up 4 Follow the instructions on the or restored. screen to complete the LG PC Suite Viewing phone files on your PC Installer wizard. 1 Connect your phone to your PC as 5 Once installation is complete, the outlined previously. -
Page 30: Sync Device
2 Click on the Messages icon. 3 All your phone messages will be displayed in folders on the screen. 4 Click the title of the columns to rearrange messages sorted by Sender, Contents and Received date. LG GS290 | User Guide... -
Page 31: The Web
The web Accessing the web 5 To access the bookmark simply touch the Connect icon next to the 1 Touch the Browser in UTILITIES tab. bookmark or touch the bookmark 2 To go straight to the browser home title and then touch Connect. page, select Home. -
Page 32: Settings
Auto keylock - Lock the keypad colour. automatically in the Home screen. Font - Adjust the font size. There Security - Adjust your security are four options: Small, Medium, settings, including PIN codes and Large and Very large. handset lock. LG GS290 | User Guide... -
Page 33: Changing Your Connectivity
Primary storage setting - Choose the Information - Select Help to location you prefer items to be saved view the technical information to between Handset and External for your GS290. And you can memory. upgrade software with Handset information. Changing your connectivity... -
Page 34: Bluetooth Device
Settings menu. If you use Music sync with Windows 2 Touch Search. Media Player, select Music sync in this 3 Your GS290 will search for devices. menu. Music sync is only available for When the search is completed, music content. -
Page 35: Using A Bluetooth Headset
3 Touch Ask before connect or Always connect and touch Yes to Connect now. Your GS290 will automatically switch to Headset profile. Software Upgrade LG Mobile Phone Software Upgrade Program... -
Page 36: Technical Data
Technical data General Product name : GS290 System : GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 Ambient Temperatures Max : +55°C (discharging), +45°C (charging) Min : -10°C LG GS290 | User Guide...