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GW300 User Guide English Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GW300 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Some of contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your...
Common settings ......22 ............31 Contacts ..........23 Changing your multimedia message settings ..........31 Searching for a contact ....23 Changing your email settings ..32 Adding a new contact .....23 Changing your other settings ...33 Contact options ......23 LG GW300 | User Guide...
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Camera ..........34 Reset all channels ......42 Voice recoder ........43 Taking a quick photo .......34 After you’ve taken your photo ..34 Using the Voice recorder ....43 Using the quick settings ....34 Recording your voice memo ....43 Using the advanced settings ....35 Sending a voice recording ....43 My stuff ..........44 Adjusting the brightness ....36...
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Using your calculator ......52 device ..........58 Using the stopwatch .......53 Synchronise your phone with your PC Converting a unit ......53 ............59 Adding a city to your World time ..53 Installing LG PC Suite on your computer ........59 LG GW300 | User Guide...
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Connecting your phone and PC ..59 Backing up and restoring your phone’s information ........59 Viewing your phone files on your PC 60 Synchronising your contacts ....60 Yahoo ..........61 Settings ..........62 Changing your profiles ....62 Using flight mode ......62 Changing your phone settings ..62 Changing your display settings ..62 Changing the date &...
While there may be differences • Not following these guidelines may be between the SAR levels of various dangerous or illegal. LG phone models, they are all designed to meet the relevant Exposure to radio frequency guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
Product care and maintenance Do not handle the phone with wet • hands while it is being charged. It may cause an electric shock and WARNING can seriously damage your phone. Only use batteries, chargers and Do not to charge a handset near •...
Road safety surroundings. This is particularly Check the laws and regulations on imperative when near roads. the use of mobile phones in the area when you drive. LG GW300 | User Guide...
Avoid damage to your hearing In aircraft Damage to your hearing can occur Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. if you are exposed to loud sound for long periods of time. We therefore Turn your mobile phone off before •...
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Do not disassemble or short-circuit • the battery pack. If you need to replace the battery, • take it to the nearest authorized LG Keep the metal contacts of the • Electronics service point or dealer battery pack clean. for assistance.
Getting to know your phone Earpiece Soft keys (Left soft key / Main LCD Right soft key) Send key These keys perform the • make call to a phone • function Indicated in the number and answers bottom of the display. incoming calls.
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Audio volume adjustment on , external memory card is inserted and in idle mode before Micro SD memory card connecting the USB socket cable for Mass Storage. Headset Camera lens Battery cover Battery pack SIM card holder LG GW300 | User Guide...
Installing the SIM and battery 1 Remove the battery cover 3 Install the SIM card Press the battery cover release Slide the SIM card into the SIM latch. card holder. Make sure that the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards.
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Insert the top of the battery first Pull out the cover of the charger into the top edge of the battery socket on the top of your GW300. compartment. Ensure that the Insert the charger and plug into a battery contacts align with the mains electricity socket.
0000 as default. Your memory card will be formatted and ready to use. 4 To view the new formatted folders on your GW300 press Menu and select My stuff. Choose My memory card. Removing a memory card...
Outdoor profile in use GPRS available Headset profile in use EDGE available Remaining battery life Flight mode is activated Battery empty Calls are diverted External memory Roaming service FM radio Bluetooth is activated ® MP3 music playing LG GW300 | User Guide...
Using the Multitasking function Press the multitasking key open the multitasking menu. From here you can view all the applications you have running. When you have an application running in the background, will appear in the status bar. WARNING: Multitasking is disabled when user is using Multimedia applications (Camera, FM, Voice Recorder, Video Recording,...
5. Converter 5. Network numbers 6. World time 6. Internet profile 6. Own number 7. Access points 7. My business card 8. Packet data conn. 8. Settings 9. Security 0. Memory info. *. Reset settings LG GW300 | User Guide...
Calling Making a call Answering and rejecting a call 1 Make sure your phone is on. When your phone rings, press Accept or press to answer the 2 You can use the keypad. To delete call. a digit press or the back arrow.
Missed calls - View a list of any calls whether to divert to voice mail you have missed. centre or to other number. 4 Enter your divert number or select Search to browse for your divert number. LG GW300 | User Guide...
Note: Charges are incurred for TIP! Select Fixed dial numbers diverting calls. Please contact your from the calling menu to turn on and network provider for details. compile a list of numbers which can be called from your phone. You’ll need your PIN2 code from your operator.
Contacts Searching for a contact Or to use a slightly quicker method… 1 Enter the number you wish to store 1 Press Menu and select Contacts and press Options. then choose Search. 2 Choose Save number, and 2 Using the keypad enter the first choose either New contact or letter of the name of the contact Update contact.
Choose to Add member to the group Yes only if you are sure. from your contacts, select Edit group or Delete the group. Speed dials - You can assign a frequently-called contact to a speed dial number. LG GW300 | User Guide...
Using service dial numbers Changing your contact settings 1 Press Menu and select Contacts. You can view the list of Service Dial Numbers (SDN) assigned by your 2 Select Settings. From here you service provider (if supported by the can adjust the following settings: SIM card).
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Clear contacts - Delete all your contacts. Memory info. - You can check how much memory you’ve got left on your handset or your SIM card. LG GW300 | User Guide...
Messaging Messaging 4 Select Options and choose Insert to add an Image, Video, Sound, Your GW300 includes functions Symbols, Template, Emoticon, related to SMS (Short Message Name & Number, New slide, Service), MMS (Multimedia Message Subject or More (Business Service) as well as the network’s card/Schedule/Memo/Task/My service messages.
You can enter alphanumeric You can stay on the move using email characters using the phone’s keypad. on your GW300. It’s quick and simple For example, storing names in to set up a e-mail or Other email contacts, writing a message and accounts.
Press Menu and select Messaging. Templates - A list of pre written The folder structure used on your useful messages, useful for a quick GW300 should be self-explanatory. reply. Create new message - Create your Emoticons - You can add, edit and new message.
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You can extract the information such as a number, email address or web move the selected message to the address from the selected message. SIM card or phone. Filter - Displays messages by desired message types. LG GW300 | User Guide...
Changing your text message Changing your multimedia settings message settings Press Menu, select Messaging, then Press Menu, select Messaging, then choose Settings and Text message. choose Settings and Multimedia message. You can make changes to: You can make changes to: Text message centre - Enter the Retrieval mode - Choose to details for your message centre.
Messaging Delivery time - Configures the Retrieve interval - Choose how delivery time of message to the often your GW300 checks for new recipient. The multimedia message email messages. centre will deliver the message after Retrieve amount - Choose the the delivery time.
Changing your other settings Press Menu, select Messaging, and choose Settings then: Text message - You can configure text message related options. Multimedia message -You can configure multimedia message related options. Email -You can adapt your email settings to your own preferences. Voicemail - Add a new voicemail service.
New - Take another photo Capture - Allows you to take a straight away. Your current photo picture. will be saved. Brightness - Set the brightness of the image in the viewfinder of the camera. LG GW300 | User Guide...
Zoom - Adjust the zoom using the White balance - The white balance navigation key on the middle of your ensures that any white in your photo phone. The zoom function is only is realistic. In order for your camera available wh en the image size is set to correctly adjust the white balance to 640x480 or below.
3 Select the photo to open it fully. 2 Slide the contrast indicator along the bar, towards “-” for a lower contrast, hazier image or towards “+” for a higher contrast, sharper image. LG GW300 | User Guide...
Video camera Shooting a quick video New - Press to shoot another video straight away. Your current 1 Press and hold the key on the video will be saved. right side of the phone. Send - Send the video as MMS, 2 Select Video menu by pressing as an Email or via Bluetooth.
2 Highlight the video you want to video. view to bring it to the front of the album. Duration - Choose Normal or limit your video to fit in a Message. 3 Select the video to open it fully. LG GW300 | User Guide...
Music MP3 Player Albums - Allows you to view all tracks sorted by album. Your GW300 has a built-in music Genres - Allows you to view all tracks player so you can play all your sorted by genre. favourite music.
Shuffle - Play your tracks in a random order. 6 Select Back to stop the music and return to the All tracks menu. LG Equalizer - You can view LG Equalizer on the screen. TIP! To change the volume while Visualization - Select a visual effect.
FM radio Using the FM radio 3 Available radio stations will be automatically found and allocated Your GW300 has an FM radio to a channel in your phone. feature so you can tune into your To manually tune: favourite stations to listen on the 1 Press Menu and select move.
FM radio Reset all channels 1 Press Menu and select Multimedia, then choose FM radio. 2 Select Options and select Reset all channels. Choose Yes to confirm the reset. LG GW300 | User Guide...
Voice recoder Using the Voice recorder Sending a voice recording Use your Voice recorder to record 1 Once you have finished recording, select Options. voice memos or other sounds. 2 Select Send and choose from Recording your voice memo Message, Email or Bluetooth. If you choose Message or Email, 1 Press Menu and select the recording will be added to the...
2 Select the photo you want to send image to a particular person in and press Options. your contacts list so that the 3 Select Send and choose from picture shows when they call you. Message, Email or Bluetooth. LG GW300 | User Guide...
Moving or copying an image Start-up image - Set an image to appear when you switch the You can move or copy an image phone on. between the phone memory and the Shut down image - Set an image memory card. You might want to do to appear when you switch the this to either free up some space phone off.
Note: If you do not have a Watching a video memory card inserted, you will not be able to select External memory. 1 Press Menu and select My stuff then choose My videos. 2 Select a video and press Play. LG GW300 | User Guide...
Sending a video clip If you download a game from the network, you will need to install the 1 Press Menu and select My stuff downloaded game in your phone then choose My videos. before enjoying the game. 2 Select a video and choose Options.
PC additional costs may be incurred to the memory in your phone using when using online services. the Bluetooth, USB mass storage or external memory. The Java program files are in .jad or .jar format. LG GW300 | User Guide...
Games & Apps Games & Apps 1 Press Menu and select Games & Apps. Your GW300 comes with preloaded 2 Select My games & apps and games to keep you amused when choose Applications. you have time to spare. If you choose...
7 Scroll down and enter a name for the alarm or keep the suggested 4 Enter a Subject for the event. name. Use the keypad to type letters and numbers. LG GW300 | User Guide...
Adding an item to your task 5 Scroll down again and choose whether you would like to set an list Alarm for the event. Scroll left or 1 Press Menu and choose right to see the available options. Organiser. You can set the alarm to go off at the starting time of the event 2 Select To do and select Add.
4 For more complex calculations, calendar or to do list saved in the select Options to choose a phone when you insert an external command. memory. 5 Select to clear the screen and start a new calculation. LG GW300 | User Guide...
Using the stopwatch 4 Scroll down to the unit conversion box and choose the unit 1 Press Menu and select Tools, measurement you want to convert then choose Stopwatch. into. The conversion will show 2 Select Start to begin the timer. automatically in the line below.
Saving a page Changing the web Browser settings 1 Access your required webpage as described above. 1 Press Menu and choose Browser then select Settings. 2 Select Options and Save items, then choose Save this page. 2 You can choose to edit Profiles, Appearance settings, Cache, 3 Enter a name for the webpage so Cookies, Security, or Reset...
Your options are: rename your phone as it will appear on other devices. Your phone’s name will Bluetooth - Set up your GW300 for be shown on other devices only when Bluetooth use. You can adapt your My device visibility is set to Visible.
Using a Bluetooth headset device 1 Check your Bluetooth is Turn on and Visible. By pairing your GW300 and another device, you can set up a passcode 2 Follow the instructions that came protected connection. This means with your headset to place it your pairing is more secure.
Bluetooth SIG, To send a file: Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under licence. Other 1 Open the file you want to send, trademarks and trade names are typically this will be a photo, video those of their respective owners.
You can synchronise your phone with your PC to make sure all your 3 Double click on the LG PC Suite important details and dates match, icon on your desktop. but also to backup your files to put 4 Click on Connection Wizard, then your mind at ease.
5 Click on File and select Save. You phone on your PC helps you to can now select where you would arrange files, organise documents and remove contents you no longer need. like to save your contacts to. LG GW300 | User Guide...
Yahoo You can access Yahoo Mobile Internet Service. To access Yahoo services, press Menu and select Yahoo!Search. Note: You may be unable to access Yahoo in some countries. This is dependent on network services.
Settings Changing your profiles Languages - Change the language of for your GW300’s 1 Press Menu and select Settings. display. 2 Select Profiles and then choose Power save - Choose to switch the profile you want to edit. the factory set power saving settings Off, Night only or Always 3 Select Options and choose Edit.
Changing the date & time Change your security settings to keep your GW300 and the important 1 Press Menu and select Settings. information it holds protected. 2 Select Date & Time and choose 1 Press Menu and select Settings.
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Default ATMT code is “0000.” ATMT SMS will contain information about the stolen phone IMEI, current location (captured as per Cell Broadcast message) & number of the person who is using that handset. LG GW300 | User Guide...
Viewing memory status Software Upgrade LG Mobile Phone Software Your GW300 has three memories Upgrade Program available: the phone, the SIM card and an external memory card (you For more information on installing may need to purchase the memory and using this program, please visit card separately).
Note Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do so may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may vary in different regions: please check with our regional • service company or agent for further information. LG GW300 | User Guide...
Technical data General The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on the Product name: GW300 GSM 850, E-GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900 networks. System: GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 A number of features included in this guide are called Network Services.
Trouble Shooting This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require that you call your service provider, but most of problems you encounter are easy to correct yourself. Message Possible causes Possible Corrective measures Signal weak Move higher to a window or open connection...
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If the charger does not warm up, Charger defective replace it. Only use original LG accessories. Wrong charger Replace battery. Battery defective Number not The fixed dial number Check settings. permitted function is on. LG GW300 | User Guide...