LG KG290 Quick Start Guide

Installing the Battery

To install the battery, insert the battery into the opening on the back of the

phone. Put the battery cover on the battery and push it slightly upwards.

Removing the Battery

1. With your phone turned off, press in on the battery cover release (1) on the

back of your phone, slide the battery cover up and lift off (2).

2. Lift the battery up (1) and away (2) from the phone, as shown.

Replacing the Battery

1. To reinstall the battery, align the battery contacts (1) with those in the battery

compartment. Press the battery down until it clicks into place (2).

2. With the battery in position in the phone, replace te battery cover on the back

of your phone so that it fits.

Charging the Battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the wall charger to

charge the battery, and use only LG approved batteries and chargers.

Note:

You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully dis-

charged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time.

Note:

For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you must use an adaptor of

the proper configuration for the power outlet. Using the wrong adaptor can damage your phone

and void your warranty.

1. Open the cover on the accessory port on the left side of the phone and plug

the wall charger connector into the jack. Be sure to orient the connector as

shown to avoid damaging your phone.

2. Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet.

3.

When the phone is completely charged(

), unplug the charger from the

wall outlet.

4. Remove the charger from the phone by gently pulling out the connector.

Replace the plastic cover over the open jack.

Important:

The battery charging function may stop when you are on a call. To avoid damage to

the battery,do not remove the battery from the phone while charging. Make sure the wall charger

is disconnected from the phone beforeremoving the battery.

Phone layout and key functions

Using the menus

Turning the Phone On or Off

1.

Install a charged battery or connect the phone to an external power source

such as a cigarette lighter charger or hands-free car kit.

2. Press

until the LCD screen lights up.

3.

Press and hold

until the display turns off.

Changing the display language

Allows you to use the bilingual feature according to your preference. Choose

between English and Spanish.

1. In Idle mode, press the Left soft key

to access Main menu.

2. Select

±

±

.

3. Use

to select English or Spanish, then press

.

Making Calls

1.

Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, press

for about 3 seconds.

2.

Enter the phone number (include the area code if needed).

3. Press

. lf the phone is locked, enter the lock code.

4. Press

to end the call.

Earpiece

Navigation Keys

END/PWR Key

SEND Key

Left Soft Key

LCD Screen

Headset Jack

Manner Mode Key

Right Soft Key

Alphanumeric

Keypad

Microphone

OK Key

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Large, easy-to-read, 7-line backlight LCD with status icons.

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Paging, messaging, voice mail, and caller ID.

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22-key keypad.

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Speaker phone feature.

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Menu-driven interface with prompts for easy operation and configuration.

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Any key answer, auto answer, auto retry, one-touch and speed dialing with

99 memory locations.

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Bilingual (English and Spanish) capabilities.

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Internal Antenna, described as 'antenna' throughout this user guide.

Your phone is in Idle mode

when you are not on a call

or using a menu. You must

be in Idle mode to dial a

phone number.

Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the screen:

Signal strength

Airplane Mode

Battery Strength

In Call State

No Service

New Text/Picture Msg

New Voicemails

Msg & Voicemail

Ring

Ring & Speaker

1 Beep

1 Beep & Speaker

Silence All

Silence All & Speaker

Vibrate Only

Vibrate & Speaker

Alarm Only

Alarm & Speaker

Alarm

Calendar

Alarm & Calendar

Roaming

Digital

1X

SSL

TTY

Location On

E911 Only

Active Data

Dormant Data

Voice Privacy

Announce

Announce Ring

Bluetooth On

Divice Connected

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Text and graphics area

Soft key function indications

Menu map

Recent Calls

The Recent Calls Menu is a list of the last phone numbers or Contacts entries for calls

placed, accepted, or missed. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the

beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.

Note:

To view a quick list of all your recent calls, press

Key while in standby mode.

1. Missed Calls : Allows you to view the list of missed calls; up to 40 entries.

Press Left Soft Key

,

,

±

Use

to highlight an entry.

2. Received Calls : Allows you to view the list of incoming calls; up to 40 entries.

Press Left Soft Key

,

,

±

Use


3. Dialed Calls : Allows you to view the list of ougoing calls; up to 40 entries.

Press Left Soft Key

,

,

±

Use


4. All Calls : Allows you to view the list of missed, received and dialed calls; up to

120 entries.

Press Left Soft Key

,

,

±

The history of all calls are displayed.

5. Call Timer : Allows you to view the duration of selected calls.

Press Left Soft Key

,

,

±

Use

to highlight a call type

(below).

Last Call/ Home Calls/ Roam Calls/ All Calls

Sound

Options to customize your phone's sounds:

Ringers

1. Select All Calls/ Caller ID/ No Caller ID/ Restricted Calls.

2. Select Audios / My Ringers.

3. Use

to highlight the ringtone.

4. Press

Play to play the ringtone, and

Set to set the ringtone to your

phone.

5. Press

Buy Ringtones to purchase ringtones.

Volume

1. Select Master Volume/ Keypad/ Earpiece/ Speaker.

2. Use

to adjust the volume of the function, then press

to save the

setting.

Selecting or Modifying a Menu or Feature:

1. Press

to access Main menu.

2. Press the Navigation keys

to reach a desired menu and then press

.

3. If the menu contains any submenus, locate the one you want by pressing

the Navigation keys

. Press

to enter the submenu.

If the selected menu contains additional submenus, repeat this step.

4. Press the Navigation keys

to find the setting of your choice.

5. Press

to confirm your chosen setting.

1. Prepaid

1.1 Add Airtime

1.2 Buy Airtime

1.3 My Phone Number

1.4 Airtime Info

1.5 Airtime Display

1.6 Serial Number

1.7 Code Entry Mode

2. Contacts

2.1 New Contact

2.2 Contact List

2.3 Groups

2.4 Speed Dials

2.5 My Name Card

3. Messages

3.1 New Text Message

3.2 New Picture Message

3.3 Inbox

3.4 Sent

3.5 Draft

3.6 Voicemail

3.7 Templates

3.8 Settings

3.9 Delete All

4. Recent Calls

4.1 Missed Calls

4.2 Received Calls

4.3 Dialed Calls

4.4 All Calls

4.5 Call Timer

5. My Folder

5.1 Take Photo

5.2 Record Voice

5.3 Images

5.4 Audios

6. Browser

7. My Schedule

7

.1 Alarm Clock

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.2 Calendar

7

.3 Notepad

8. Tools

8.1 Voice Command

8.2 Ez Tip Calc

8.3 Calculator

8.4 World Clock

8.5 Stopwatch

8.6 Unit Converter

9. Settings

9.1 Sound

9.2 Display

9.3 Keyguard Timer

9.4 Security

9.5 Call Settings

9.6 Bluetooth

9.7 System

9.8 Phone Memory

9.9 Phone Info

LG 290C

Quick Start Guide

• Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country,

some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.

• Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear

different from the picture in this guide.

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