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USER MANUAL LGA290 LG

• Long Press to Turn On/Off. OK key Selects menu options and confirms actions. Call key Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls. Torch Headset5 Installing a memory card Remove the Back cover and insert a micro SD card with the golden contact area facing Upwards as shown in the diagram.To remove the memory card, gently push it. Note: A memory card is an optional accessory. Formatting the memory card From your home screen, Press Menu and select Gallery, Select External Memory and From Options choose Format and insert Phone Password to format the memory card.

WARNING: When you format

your memory card, all the content will be Erased. If you do not want to lose the data on your memory card, take a backup first. Charger / USB Cable connector SIM Switch Key SIM Switch Key is used to switch between 3 SIM cards (Contacts, Messages, MMS, Call Logs) and you can move along the SIM Slots by pressing the SIM Switch Key more than 0.5 seconds.6 Installing the SIM Card and Charging the Battery Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and many others. Important! › The SIM card can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children. › only 2G/2.5G SIM supported Illustrations Open back cover. Remove the battery. Insert your SIM Cards. Insert your battery. Close the back cover. Charge your battery.

WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched

on, as this may damage the phone.

All calls Missed calls Received calls Dialled calls Call duration Call Cost Text msg. counter Data information

Camera Image viewer Video camera Media player Photo editor Voice recorder FM radio

Internet service Licence manager

Triple SIM switch Tri SIM Profiles Display Date & Time Connectivity Call Phone Network Security Restore factory settings8 Turning Your Phone On and Off You can power the phone on and off by pressing and holding the power key. Lock/Unlock Your Keypad To lock, press Menu (LSK) in main screen and then press Keylock (RSK). To Unlock, press Unlock(LSK) and then press Ye s (RSK). Calls Making a call Key in the number using the keypad. To delete a digit press Clear. Press to initiate the call. To end the call, press

TIP! To enter + when making an international call, press and hold 0. TIP! To control the volume during a call, press the up and down navigation keys.

TIP! You can record your conversation during a call. Press Options and select Voice recorder. Making a call from your contacts Select Contacts from the home screen. Using the keypad, enter the first letter of the contact you want to call. Press to initiate the call. TIP! To scroll through your contacts, use the up and down navigation keys. TIP! You can make a call from any of the three SIM cards, by selecting SIM Switching Key.

Answering and rejecting a call When your phone rings, press to answer the call. While your phone is ringing, select Silent to mute the ringing. This is useful if you have forgotten to change your profile to Silent for a meeting. Press or select Reject to reject the incoming call. TIP! You can change the settings on your phone to answer your calls in different ways. Press Menu, select Settings and choose Call. Select Advanced settings then select Answer mode and choose from Any key, Auto answer when headset mode. Using the speakerphone During a call, you can activate speakerphone by pressing RSK (H-Free) and you can use the handset in hands-free mode. If the speakerphone is active, press RSK (H-Held) again to resume normal handset conversation mode. Speed dialling Press Menu and select Contacts > Options > Phonebook settings, then choose Speed dial. Assign contacts to any keys between 5 and 8. Speed dial 1 is set to your voice mail, 9 key is set to SOS mode and 2,3 & 4 keys are assigned to Speed SIM Budget. so you can not change these keys. TIP! Speed SIM budget is the function that is easy way for checking SIM budget. If you register Speed SIM budget, you can get the information of SIM budget by long press of ‘2’ / ‘3’ / ‘4’ in idle screen.10 Note : To activate Speed dial , status should be On (Speed dial > Status) Viewing your call logs Press to view your missed, received and dialled call logs. Changing the call settings You can set the menu relevant to a call. Press Menu, select Settings and choose Call. Advanced settings Blacklist - This menu shows you the phone numbers of person you have chosen to reject. You can add the new number in Blacklist numbers. The incoming calls received from the Blacklist numbers will be automatically rejected. Cost save mode - Every contact is added along with assigned SIM when adding in phone book. During Calling, matching operator SIM is identified and the operation is completed using the matching operator SIM. This makes possible to use benefit from using same operator. To use Cost save mode feature,make sure the feature is On [Settings -> Call -> Advanced settings -> Cost save mode] Note: Cost save mode doesn’t work during in-call. Contacts Searching for a contact Select Contacts from the home screen. Using the keypad enter the first letter of the contact you want to call. To scroll through the contacts. Adding a new contact Select Contacts from the home screen. Select Add new contact. Enter the first and last name of your new contact.

Enter the number and select Options then choose Save. TIP! Assign SIM field is used to assign the Contact to Default SIM/SIM1/SIM2/SIM3. Call will be originated via assigned SIM for the Contact when Cost Save mode is ON. Adding a contact to a group You can save your contacts into groups, for example, keeping your work colleagues and family separate. To make a group press Option from the Contacts menu. And select Caller groups. You can set the Group name, Group picture, Group ringtone in Add new group.

Select Enter recipient

Add from Phonebook . You can even add multiple contacts by marking the contacts. Note: Message can be sent to a group also. Edit the message then press send and select Add from phonebook.navigate to the right to select caller groups and select the group you want. Press Send icon to send the message. TIP! You can select your message type as SMS or MMS when you enter text by pressing Options > Switch to MMS/SMS.

WARNING: Image, Video clip,

Sound clip, Schedule, Business card, Text field or Subject is added to the message editor, it will be automatically converted to MMS mode and you will be charged accordingly.

Entering text You can enter alphanumeric characters using the phone’s keypad. The following text input methods are available in the phone: T9 mode, Abc mode and 123 mode. To change modes, press the key. Note: Some fields may allow only one text input mode (e.g. telephone number in address book fields). T9 mode T9 mode uses a built-in dictionary to recognise words you’re writing based on the key sequences you press. Simply press the number key associated with the letter you want to enter, and the dictionary will recognise the word once all the letters are entered.13 Using the T9 Mode When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by pressing keys to . Press one key per letter. - If the word is still incorrect after typing completely, press the right & left navigation key to scroll through the other word options. - If the desired word is missing from the word choices list, add it by using the Abc mode. Enter the whole word. - To delete letters, press Clear. - Complete each word with a space by pressing the key.

Abc mode This mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the required letter once, twice, three or four times until the letter is displayed. 123 mode Type numbers using one keystroke per number. You can also add numbers while remaining in letter modes by pressing and holding the desired key. Inserting symbols If you want to insert symbols, press the key, then you can choose a symbol. Or you can press Options and then choose Insert symbol.14 Changing the language LG-A290 supports various languages. There are two ways to change the writing language from the writing screen. You can press Options, go to Writing language and then set the language you want or long press key in editor. Message folders Press Menu, select Messaging. And select the folder you want. Inbox - You will be alerted when you have received messages. They will be stored in Inbox. TIP! Messages can be sorted with the given sorting options for an easy access of messages (Inbox > Options > Sort by : Sender, Subject, Unread/read, Message size and Message type). Drafts - If you don’t have time to finish writing a message, you can save what you have written so far in here. Outbox - This is a temporary storage folder used while messages are being sent. Sent messages - After sending out the message, the text message or multimedia message is saved in the Sent folder. Archive - You can access your saved messages. Broadcast messages - Choose whether to receive, block, view or edit channels to receive information service messages (broadcast messages). Also choose the languages of information service messages. Message settings - Your message settings are pre- defined so that you can send messages immediately. If you would like to change the settings, you can do this using the settings options.15 E-mail Setting up your e-mail You can stay in touch on the move using e-mail on your LG- A290. It’s quick and simple to set up a POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail account. Press Menu Select Messaging and choose E-mail. The first time you open the E-mail, you need to setup an email account. A setup wizard opens to help you add an e-mail account. Follow the pop up instruction and enter the information required. Sending an e-mail using your new account To send/receive an e-mail, you should set up an e-mail account. From Menu Select Messaging and choose E-mail.

From Options Choose Write e-mail and a new e-mail editor screen will open. Enter the recipient’s address and write a subject. Enter your message. Press Options , select Add attachments to add a file. From Options Choose Send to sent your e-mail. Camera Taking a quick photo Press Menu and select Multimedia. Select Camera to open the viewfinder. Holding the phone and, point the lens towards the subject of the photo. Press key to take a photo.

Video camera Shooting a quick video Press Menu and select Multimedia, then choose Video camera. Point the camera lens towards the subject of the video. Press key to start recording. Recording will start in the viewfinder and a timer will show the length of your video. Select RSK [ ] to stop recording and LSK [Yes] to save the recorded Video. Media Player Your LG-A290 has a built-in Media player so you can play all your favourite music. Playing a song Press Menu and select Multimedia, then choose Media Player.

Choose My playlists then select the song you want to play. Select to pause the song. Select to skip to the next song. Select to skip to the previous song. Select Back to minimise the music and return to the Media player menu. Note: Music is copyright protected in international treaties and national copyright laws. It may be necessary to obtain permission or licence to reproduce or copy music. In some countries national law prohibits private copying of copyrighted material. Please check the national legislation of the applicable country concerning the use of such materials.

FM radio Your LG-A290 has an FM radio feature so you can tune into your favourite stations and listen on the move. During listening to the FM radio, you can also record a short clip and save it. Note: You will need to insert your headset in order to listen to the radio. Insert the plug into the headset connector in order to listen to the radio and keep the good radio reception. Searching for stations Press Menu and select Multimedia, then choose FM radio. Select Options and choose Auto search. You can also use the left and right navigation keys to search for stations.

Listening to the radio Press Menu and select Multimedia, then choose FM radio. Select the channel number of the station you would like to listen to. TIP! You can listen to the radio via built-in speaker. Press Options, select Settings then choose Loud speaker status as On. Recording your radio Press key during listening to the radio. The recording time is displayed on your phone. If you want to stop the recording, press Stop. The recorded contents will be saved in Gallery as .amr file. Note: After recording your radio, you can listen to all of the radio recordings by selecting Options and Choose File list.

TIP! To configure your settings such as the Background play, Loud speaker or Record storage, press Options and select Settings. Voice recorder Use your Voice recorder to record voice memos or other sounds. Recording your voice memo Press Menu and select Multimedia, then choose Voice recorder. Press key to begin recording. Choose Stop to end the recording and Press Ye s to Save audio. Press Options and select Play to listen to the last recorded audio.

Applications Your LG-A290 comes with preloaded games to keep you amused when you have time to spare. If you choose to download any additional games or applications they will be saved into this folder. Press Menu and select Applications. Choose My games & apps. Organizer Setting your alarm (Menu > Organizer > Alarm clock) You can set up to 5 alarms to invoke on a specified time. Using the calendar (Menu > Organizer > Calendar) When you enter this menu, a calendar appears. A square cursor is located on the current date. You can move the cursor to another date using the navigation keys.19 Adding an item to your to do list (Menu > Organizer > To- do list) You can view, edit and add tasks to do. Adding a note (Menu > Organizer > Notes) You can register your own notes here. Adding a city to your world time (Menu > Organizer > World time) You can add a required city to the list of world clock. You can also check the current time of major cities around the world. Using your calculator (Menu > Organizer > Calculator) The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and Scientific applications also. Converting a unit (Menu > Organizer > Converter) This converts many measurements into a unit you want. Using the stopwatch (Menu > Organizer > Stopwatch) This option allows you to use the function of a stopwatch. Shortcuts (Menu > Organizer > Shortcuts) It helps you to go to the menu you search for. You can set the item as Shortcuts.20 Torch (Menu > Organizer > Torch) It allows you to turn on/off the light on the top of you phone. TIP! Switch On/Off the Torch by long pressing down navigation key from standby screen. Internet Accessing the internet browser You can launch the wap browser and access the homepage of the activated profile on Internet Profiles. You can also manually enter an URL address and access the associated wap page. Press Menu and select Internet. Note: An additional cost is incurred when connecting to this service and downloading content. Check your data charges with your network provider. Settings Switching your SIM cards (Menu > Settings > Triple SIM switch) You can choose which SIM card you’re going to use between manually or automatically. Activating SIM cards (Menu > Settings > Tri SIM) You can choose one or all of SIM cards you would like to activate. Setting ringtones (Menu > Settings > Profiles) You can adjust and customize the phone tones for different events, or environments. Changing your display settings (Menu > Settings > Display) You can change the settings for the phone display.21 Changing your date & time (Menu > Settings > Date & Time) You can set functions relating to the date and time. Changing your connectivity settings (Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Data account) Your connectivity settings have already been set up by your network operator, so you can enjoy your new phone from switch on. If you want to change any settings, use this menu. You can configure the Data account in this menu. Changing your Bluetooth settings Press Menu and select Settings > Connectivity then choose Bluetooth. Status - Select Status as On/Off.

Visibility - Choose whether to Permanent visible, Temporary visible or Off your device to others. My name - Enter a name for your LG-A290. Advanced - Set your Bluetooth settings for Audio path, Storage, Sharing permission and View your Bluetooth address by choosing My address. Pairing with another Bluetooth device Check your Bluetooth is On and Visible. You can change your visibility in the Bluetooth menu, by selecting Visibility, then Permanent Visible or Temporary visible. Select My device and choose Search new device from the Bluetooth menu. Your LG-A290 will search for devices. When the search is completed Pair and Back will

appear on screen. Choose the device you want to pair with, then handset create passcode by default everytime you connect. Your phone will then connect to the other device. Your passcode protected Bluetooth connection is now ready. TIP! When you use a Bluetooth headset, A2DP and AVRCP profiles are not supported while you play video. It means you will not listen video sound if you use Bluetooth headset. Bluetooth file transferring function will be blocked under some applications running. (Camera/ Camcorder/UMS)

Changing your phone settings (Menu > Settings > Phone) Enjoy the freedom of adapting how your LG-A290 works for your own style. Language/Preferred writing language - You can change the language for the display texts in your phone. This change will also affect the Language Input mode. Greeting text - This menu allows you to customize the greeting text upon the phone’s power on. You can also choose whether you want the greeting text on or off upon power on. Dedicated key - Allows you to change the preferences on the Hotkeys that are currently assigned for your navigation keys (when in standby mode). Flight mode - You can use this function to switch the flight mode on. You will

• 23 not be able to make calls, connect to the Internet, send messages when flight mode is switched on. UART settings - User will be able to perform the operation from PC using modem for selected SIM card in UART settings (like AT command using HyperTerminal, PC dialup). User will be able to make the GPRS dialup on PC using the SIM which is selected in UART setting for e.g. if SIM1 is selected then user will be able to make the connection using selected SIM card. Misc. settings - You can set the brightness and time of the display screen.

Changing your security settings (Menu > Settings > Security) Change your security settings to keep your LG-A290 and the important information safe. SIM1, SIM2, SIM3 security - You can change security setting for each SIM card. Phone security - You can change password or set phone lock on/off. Auto keypad lock - You can set keypad lock on/off. Anti-theft mobile tracker - When the handset is stolen, handset sends the SMS to the numbers configured by real owner. To activate the ATMT(Antitheft mobile tracker) feature, enter the security code. And you will need to set ATMT on, and configure the ATMT settings with Sender name, numbers. Default security code is

• 24 “0000.” ATMT SMS will contain information about the stolen phone IMEI & number of the person who is using that handset. Resetting your phone (Menu > Settings > Restore factory settings) Use Restore factory settings to reset all the settings to their factory definitions. You need the security code to activate this function. The default security code is set to “0000”. SOS mode (Menu > Messaging > SOS Message) In an emergency situation, press and hold ‘9’ in Idle Screen to send SOS message when SOS mode is On. This will send to the assigned receivers. If they call you back, your phone will be automatically accepted. At that time, all notification sound will be muted. And other menus will be unavailable. To exit the SOS mode, press the End key in home screen. Installing LG PC Suite on your computer Go to www.lg.com and choose your country. Select Support and Go to Mobile Phone Support. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the LG PC Suite Installation on your PC.

Phone Software update LG Mobile Phone Software update from internet For more information on using this function, please visit the http://update.lgmobile.com or http://www. lg.com/common/ index. jsp ----> select country. This Feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the latest version conveniently from the internet without the need to visit a service centre. As the mobile phone firmware update requires the user’s full attention for the duration of the update process, please make sure to check all instructions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding. Please note that removing the USB data cable or battery during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone.26 Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. Exposure to radio frequency energy Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information. This mobile phone model LG-A290 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. Tests for SAR are conducted using standardised methods with the phone transmitting at its highest

certified power level in all used frequency bands. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various LG phone models, they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves. The SAR limit recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) is 2W/kg averaged over 10g of tissue. The highest SAR value for this model phone tested by DASY4 for use at the ear is

1.14 W/kg (10 g) and when

worn on the body is N/A W/kg(10 g).

Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use27 This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used either in the normal use position against the ear or when positioned at least

1.5 cm away from the body.

When a carry case, belt clip or holder is used for body- worn operation, it should not contain metal and should position the product at least

1.5 cm away from your body.

In order to transmit data files or messages, this device requires a quality connection to the network. In some cases, transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available. Ensure the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed.

Product care and maintenance WARNING Only use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone and may be dangerous. Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required. Repairs under warranty, at LG’s discretion, may include replacement parts or boards that are either new or reconditioned, provided that they have functionality equal to that of the parts being replaced.

• 28 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use (Continued) Keep away from electrical appliances such as TVs, radios, and personal computers. The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators or cookers. Do not drop. Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or shock. Switch off the phone in any area where you are required to by special regulations. For example, do not use your phone in hospitals as it may affect sensitive medical equipment. Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may cause an electric shock and can seriously damage your phone. Do not charge a handset near flammable material as the handset can become hot and create a fire hazard.

Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit (do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner or alcohol). Do not charge the phone when it is on soft furnishings. The phone should be charged in a well ventilated area. Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust. Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can affect the information on the magnetic strips. Do not tap the screen with a sharp object as it may damage the phone. Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture. Use the accessories like earphones cautiously. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. Your phone is an electronic device that generates heat during normal operation.

• 29 Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact in the absence of adequate ventilation may result in discomfort or minor burns. Therefore, use care when handling your phone during or immediately after operation. Efficient phone operation Electronic devices All mobile phones may receive interference, which could affect performance. Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission. Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers, for example, in your breast pocket. Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones. Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs, etc.

Road safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the area when you drive. Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Give full attention to driving. Use a hands-free kit, if available. Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions require you to do so. RF energy may affect some electronic systems in your vehicle such as car stereos and safety equipment. If your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do not obstruct with installed or portable wireless equipment. It can cause the air bag to fail or cause serious injury due to improper performance. If you are listening to music whilst out and about, please ensure that the volume

• 30 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use (Continued) is at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings. This is of particular importance when near roads. Avoid damage to your hearing Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sounds for long periods of time. We therefore recommend that you do not turn the handset on or off close to your ear. We also recommend that music and call volumes are set to a reasonable level. NOTE: Excessive sound pressure from earphones can cause hearing loss. Glass Parts Some parts of your mobile device are made of glass. This glass could break if your mobile device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove. Stop using your mobile device until the glass is replaced by an authorised service provider. Blasting area Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules. Potentially explosive atmospheres Do not use your phone at a refuelling point. Do not use near fuel or chemicals. Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives in the same compartment of your vehicle as your mobile phone or accessories.

• 31 In aircraft Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. Turn your mobile phone off before boarding any aircraft. Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew. Children Keep the phone in a safe place out of the reach of small children. It includes small parts which may cause a choking hazard if detached. Emergency calls Emergency calls may not be available on all mobile networks. Therefore you should never depend solely on your phone for emergency calls. Check with your local service provider.

Battery information and care You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery’s performance. Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximise battery life. Do not disassemble or short- circuit the battery pack. Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean. Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery pack may be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing. Recharge the battery if it has not been used for a long time to maximise usability.

• 32 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use (Continued) Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in high humidity, such as in the bathroom. Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, as this may deteriorate battery performance. There is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste. If you need to replace the battery, take it to your nearest authorised LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance. Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.

Actual battery life will depend on network configuration, product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

• Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty.