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ENGLISH USER GUIDE GX300 P/NO : MMBB0383213(1.0) www.lg.com
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Bluetooth QD ID B016528
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GX300 User Guide - English This guide will help you understand your new mobile phone. It will provide you with useful explanations of features on your phone. Some of the contents in this manual may di...
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Contents Getting to know your phone ..............4 Sending an e-mail using your new Installing a memory card ......................5 account ......................................................13 I...
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Adding a city to your world time .17 Phone Software update ......................23 Go to ......................................................18 Guidelines for safe and Torch ..........................
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Getting to know your phone Earpiece Main screen Navigation key End/Power key Ends or rejects Call key a call. Turns the Dials a phone number phone on/off. and answers incoming Returns to the calls. st...
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Installing a memory card Lift the memory card cover Formatting the memory card and insert a micro SD card with Press Menu and select the golden contact area facing Settings. downwards. Close the memor...
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Installing the SIM and battery 1 Remove the battery cover Slide the battery cover towards the top of the phone and away from it. 2 Install the SIM card 1SIM Slide the SIM card into the SIM SIM card ho...
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Charging your phone 3 Install the battery Remove the charger socket cover on the side of your GX300. Insert the left side of the Connect the Travel Adapter battery into the top edge of (Charger) and t...
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Using Dual SIM-card You can see two Network Signal icons on the left-top of the screen when you insert two SIM-Card. To select or switch the SIM- card, press Menu and select Settings,then select Dual ...
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Answering and rejecting a call Calls When your phone rings, press Making a call to answer the call. 1 Key in the number using the To mute your phone while it is keypad. To delete a digit press ringing...
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Speed dialling Changing the call settings Press Menu and select Contacts, You can set the menu relevant to then choose Speed dials. a call. Press Menu, select Settings You can assign a speed dial and ...
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Auto redial - Allows you to set the have to enter both, but you auto redial function when a call must enter one or the other. attempt has failed. 3 Enter the number and select Minute minder - Determin...
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Sending a message TIP! You can select your message 1 Press Menu, select Messaging, type as SMS or MMS when you and choose Create message. enter a text longer than 1 page in the message field. If you w...
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T9 mode 1 Press Menu, select Messaging, T9 mode uses a built-in dictionary and choose Message Settings. to recognise words you’re writing 2 Select E-mail then E-mail based on the key sequences you acc...
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Message folders Emoticons - A list of useful Press Menu, select Messaging. emoticons already written for a The folder structure used on your quick reply. You can add, edit and GX300 is fairly self exp...
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Video camera FM radio Your GX300 has an FM radio Shooting a quick video feature so you can tune into your 1 Press Menu and select Media, favourite stations and listen on then choose Video. the move. 2...
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Gallery TIP! You can listen to the radio via built-in speaker. Press You can store any media files Options, select Listen via into your phone’s memory so speaker. that you have easy access to all of y...
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You can add and manage the Using the stopwatch appointments. (Menu > Organiser > Stopwatch) Adding an item to your to do This option allows you to use the list (Menu > Organiser > To-do fu...
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Go to 1 Press Menu and select Web. (Menu > Organiser > Go to) 2 To access the wap browser It helps you to go to the menu you homepage directly, select search for. You can set the item Home. Alte...
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Changing your display settings USB connection mode - You can (Menu > Settings > Display) select the USB connection mode on your phone for several uses. You can change the settings for the phone ...
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Make your changes to: 5 Press or enter passcode. My phone’s visibility - Choose 6 Your phone will then connect whether to Visible, Hidden or to the other device. Visible for 1 min your device to 7 You...
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Changing your other settings Changing your phone settings Network - Choose SIM 1 or SIM (Menu > Settings > Phone) 2, Select network mode settings Enjoy the freedom of adapting using this menu. A...
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PIN code request - Choose SIM Resetting your phone 1 or SIM 2, Choose a PIN code to (Menu > Settings > Restore be requested when you turn your factory settings) phone on. Use Restore factory set...
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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 sele...
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Guidelines for safe and effi cient use Exposure to radio frequency • While there may be differences energy between the SAR levels of various LG phone models, they Radio wave exposure and Specifi c are...
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Product care and maintenance • Do not drop. • Do not subject this unit to WARNING mechanical vibration or shock. Only use batteries, chargers • Switch off the phone in any and accessories approved for...
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• Do not subject this unit to • Minor interference may affect excessive smoke or dust. TVs, radios, PCs, etc. • Do not keep the phone next to Road safety credit cards or transport tickets; Check the l...
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aware of your surroundings. This • Do not transport or store is particularly imperative when flammable gas, liquid, or near roads. explosives in the same compartment of your vehicle Avoid damage to yo...
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Battery information and care • Do not leave the battery • You do not need to completely in hot or cold places, this discharge the battery before may deteriorate the battery recharging. Unlike other ba...
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Accessories These accessories are supplied with the GX300. Charger Data cable Battery Stereo headset NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • Acc...
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Technical data Ambient Temperatures Max.: +55°C (discharging) +45°C (charging) Min.: -10°C
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Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy for you to correct yourself. Mes...
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Troubleshooting Message Possible causes Possible Solutions Battery totally empty Charge battery. Temperature out of Make sure the ambient temperature is range right, wait for a while, and then charge ...