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User Guide
U8290
U8290 User Guide
This document is the User's Guide for the LG U8290 3G Video Mobile Phone. All rights for this document are
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U8290 User Guide English This document is the User's Guide for the LG U8290 3G Video Mobile Phone. All rights for this document are reserved by LG Electronics. Copying, modifying and distributing this document without the consent of LG Electronics are prohibited. 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 se
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Table of Contents Guidelines .................................................................................. 6 1. Profiles ................................................................................. 31 Installing the SIM card .......................................................... 10 General ................................................................................. 31 Charging the Battery .............................................................. 12 Silent ................
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U8290 2.5 Games & more ............................................................... 39 4.3 E-mail inbox .................................................................... 62 2.6 Videos ............................................................................. 44 4.4 Drafts ............................................................................... 63 2.7 Bluetooth data ............................................................... 45 4.5 Outbox ......................................
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Table of Contents 6.4 Group manager .............................................................. 72 8. Camera ................................................................................. 83 6.5 Own number ................................................................... 72 8.1 Take photo ...................................................................... 83 6.6 Settings ........................................................................... 73 8.2 Take video .....................
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U8290 9.* Internet ......................................................................... 105 9. # Reset settings ............................................................. 109 Troubleshooting ................................................................... 110 Accessories .......................................................................... 112 Index ....................................................................................... 114 5
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Guidelines Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may • The SAR limit recommended by the international be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection given in this manual. (ICNIRP), which is 2W/kg averaged over ten (10) gram of tissue. Exposure to radio frequency energy • The highest SAR value for this model phone tested by DASY3 for use at the ear is 0.658 W/kg (10g). Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate • SAR data
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Guidelines • The unit should be kept away from heat sources such Efficient phone operation as radiators or cookers. To enjoy optimum performance with minimum power • Do not drop. consumption please: • Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or • Hold the phone as you speak to any other telephone. shock. While speaking directly into the microphone, angle • The coating of the phone may be damaged if covered the antenna in a direction up and over your shoulder. with wrap or vinyl wrapper.
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Guidelines Road safety Blasting area Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. phones in the areas when you drive. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules. • Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. • Give full attention to driving. Potentially explosive atmospheres • Use a hands-free kit, if available. • Do not use the phone at a refueIling point. Don't use • Pull off the road and park before making or near fuel
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Guidelines • Replace the battery when it no longer provides Children acceptable performance. The battery pack may be recharged hundreds of times until it needs replacing. Keep the phone in a safe place out of small children's reach. It includes small parts which if detached may • Recharge the battery if it has not been used for a long cause a choking hazard. time to maximize usability. • Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight Emergency calls or use it in high humidity, such as the
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Installing the SIM card Your SIM card contains your phone number, service details and contacts and must be inserted into your handset. If your SIM card is removed then your handset becomes unusable (except emergency calls) until a valid one is inserted. Always disconnect the charger and other accessories from your handset before inserting and removing your SIM card. 10
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Installing the SIM card n Notice Before installing always make sure that the phone is switched off and remove the battery. The metal contact of the SIM card can be easily damaged by scratches. Pay special attention to the SIM card while handling and installing. Follow the instructions supplied with the SIM card. 11
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Charging the Battery To connect the travel adapter to the phone, you must n Warning first install the battery. Do not force the connector as this may damage the phone and/or the travel adapter. 1. With the arrow facing you as shown in the diagram Please notice the unusual Start time that can take up push the plug on the battery adapter into the socket to 35 seconds at a first power on or when removing the on the bottom of the phone until it clicks into place. battery. 2. Connect the other end of
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Disconnecting the charger Disconnect the travel adapter from the phone by pressing its side buttons as shown in the diagram. n Note • Ensure the battery is fully charged before using the phone. • Do not remove your battery or the SIM card while charging. • The moving bars of the battery icon will stop after charging is complete. • If the battery is completely discharged, the charge could take some minutes before starting. n Note If the battery does not charge, • switch the phone off. • ensure
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How to use a TransFlash (TFlash) memory card The phone has 20MB of internal memory, which can be expanded using a TransFlash (TFlash) memory card. The TransFlash product is an ultra small, semi- removable flash memory module especially designed for mobile phones. The phone can support TransFlash memory cards of a capacity of at least 256MB. 3. Insert the memory card in the slot. The gold contacts must be kept on the back of the TransFlash. Don’t push the TransFlash too much. If it cannot enter e
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How to use a TransFlash (TFlash) memory card 4. Once inserted, push the memory card until you hear • Do not bend the card or force it into the slot. a “click”, meaning that the TransFlash has been • Do not insert any other kind of memory cards correctly blocked. different from TransFlash. For more information on the TransFlash, please refer to the instructions manual of the memory card. 5. Close the slot plastic protection. 6. To remove the memory card, power off the phone, open the slot protect
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Parts of the Phone Camera Flash/light Sub LCD SIM card socket Battery terminals Cable connector/ Sides of handset Battery charging connector Battery cover Stereo headset connector Volume keys Smart key n Note Slot for external (Task Manager / Connect jack to fit the Memory Card Music Launcher) shape of terminal. Otherwise, product can Battery be damaged. 16 16
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Key functions Speaker Main display OK key+4-way Camera navigation key Left soft key Right soft key activates the prompts displayed activates the prompts displayed on screen in the left soft box. on screen in the right soft box. Video call/Call list key Clear key Send key End key On/Off Microphone 17 17
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Getting Started PIN code (4 to 8 digits) Turning your handset on The PIN (Personal Identification Number) code Ensure that your SIM card is in your handset and the protects your SIM card against unauthorized use. The battery is charged. PIN code is usually supplied with the SIM card. When Press and hold the key until power is on. the PIN Code Request is set to Enable, your phone will Enter the SIM PIN code that was supplied with your request the PIN code every time it is switched on. SIM card if
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Getting Started PUK2 code (4 to 8 digits) The PUK2 code, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to unlock a blocked PIN2 code. If you lose the code, contact your network operator’s customer service. Security code (4 to 8 digits) The security code protects the unauthorized use of your phone. The default security code is set to ‘0000’ and the security code is required to delete all phone entries and to restore the handset to factory setting. 19
