LG LGA225GO, User Manual

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LG-A225 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 content of this
manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or
your service provider.
P/N: MFL67286412 (1.0)
Calls
Making a Call
1
Key in the number using the keypad. To delete a digit,
press Clear .
2 Press to initiate the call.
3 To end the call, press .
TIP! To enter + when making an international call,
press and hold 0.
Making a Call from Your Contacts
1 Select Names from the Standby screen.
2 Using the keypad, enter the first letter of the contact
you want to call.
3 Press to initiate the call.
Answering and Rejecting a Call
When your phone rings, press to answer the call.
You can control the volume by pressing the Up and
Down Navigation keys.
Press to reject the incoming call.
TIP! You can change the settings on your phone
to answer your calls using
Answer Mode
from Call
Settings.
Speed Dialing
(Menu > Contacts > Speed dials)
You can assign a speed dial number to a contact you call
frequently.
Viewing your Call Log
You can check the log of missed, received and dialed calls
if the network supports Calling Line Identification (CLI)
within the service area.
Changing the call settings
You can set call-specific functions. Press Menu , select
Settings and choose Call .
• Call divert - Choose whether to divert your calls.
• Call barring
- Select when you would like calls to be
barred.
• Fixed dial numbers
- Choose a list of numbers that can
be called from your phone. You will need your PIN2
code from your operator. Only numbers included in the
fixed dial list can be called from your phone.
• Call waiting - Be alerted when you have a call waiting.
This depends on your network provider.
• Send my number - Choose whether your number will
be displayed when you call someone. This depends on
your network provider.
• Auto-redial - Choose On or Off .
• Answer mode - Choose whether to answer the phone
using Any key, Send key only.
• Free call timer - Choose whether or not to display the
call time.
• Minute minder - Set the Minute Minder to Don’t use,
30 Sec, 1 minute, 3 minutes and 5 minutes, Set time
Manually
to hear a tone during a call.
• Save new number - Choose Yes or No .
• BT answer mode - Set to Hands-free or Handset.
• Call rejection list - Set the rejected call list.
• Self call - You can set a fake incoming call which will
come after specific time with name and number you set.
Note: Self call can be activated or deactivated from
idle screen using shortcut code #*#.
Messaging
Your LG-A225 includes text messaging and multimedia
messaging, and can also receive network service
messages.
Sending a Message
1 Press Menu , select Messaging > Create message .
2 Enter a recipient number and scroll down.
3
Enter your message text.
For sending as a text message, skip to step 5.
For attaching multimedia, continue with step 4.
4
Scroll down and add the multimedia item (like
Image, Video clip and so on) with Navigation keys (if
necessory.)
5 Press the OK key to send the message.
Contacts
(Menu > Contacts)
Searching for a Contact
1 Press Menu , select Contacts > Names .
2 Using the keypad, enter the first letter of the contact
you want to call.
3 To scroll through the contacts, use navigation keys.
Adding a New Contact
1 Press Menu , select Contacts > Names . Then press
Options > Add new contact .
2 Enter all the information you have in the fields
provided and select Options-Done .
Adding a Contact to a Group
You can save your contacts in groups; for example, to
keep your work colleagues and family separate. There
are a number of groups including Colleagues, Family,
Friends, School
and
VIP
already set up on the phone.
E-mail
Setting up Your E-mail
You can stay in touch on the move using email on your
LG-A225. It’s quick and simple to set up a POP3 or IMAP4
email account.
1 Press Menu , select E-mail > E-mail provider .
2 Get an account.
Sending an E-mail Using your New Account
To send/receive an email, you should set up an email
account.
1 In Menu mode, select Email > Inbox .
2 Press Options > Write e-mail and a new email will
open.
3 Enter an email address and scroll down.
4
Enter a subject and scroll down.
5 Enter your message text.
6 Press Options > Attach and add an item (if necessary).
7 Press the OK key to send the message.
Media
Music
Your LG-A225 has a built-in Music player so you can play
all your favorite music.
Playing a Song
1
Press Menu , select Media > Music .
2
Choose
All songs
then select the song you want to
play.
3 Select to pause the song.
4 Select to skip to the next song.
5
Select
to start a song from beginning or double
press on to go previous song.
6 Select Back to stop the music and return to the All
tracks.
Creating a Playlist
You can create your own playlists by choosing a selection
of songs from the
All tracks
folder.
1 Press Menu and select Media .
2 Choose Music , then select Playlists .
3 Select Add , then enter the playlist name and press OK
key.
4 The All songs folder will be displayed. Select all of the
songs that you would like to include in your playlist by
scrolling to them and selecting Mark using OK key.
5 Select Done to store the playlist.
Camera
Taking a Quick Photo
1
Press Menu , select Media > Camera .
2 Holding the phone, point the lens toward the subject
of the photo.
3 Position the phone so you can see the subject of your
photo.
4 Press the key to take a photo.
Video Camera
Shooting a Quick Video
1
Press
Menu
, select
Media > Video
.
2 Point the camera lens toward the subject of the video.
3 Press to start recording.
4 ”Rec” will appear on the viewfinder and a timer will
show the length of your video.
5 Select to stop recording.
FM Radio
Your LG-A225 has an FM radio feature so you can tune
into your favourite stations and listen on the move.
Before you start!
Your phone supports wired FM. Insert the headset
into the headset socket in order to listen FM Radio.
1
Press
Menu
, select
Media > FM radio
.
2 Select Options and choose Auto scan then select Yes .
Note: The radio scans available stations automatically.
3
Control the FM radio using the following keys:
OK key: Turn the FM radio on and in FM Radio screen
press OK to record the sound.
Navigation:
• Left/Right: Select an available radio station
• Up/Down: Adjust the volume
Note: When recording,only music is saved
automatically without radio host’s comments. Only
music played more then 40 seconds will be saved.
Voice Recorder
Use your Voice recorder to record voice memos or other
sounds.
Recording a voice memo
1
Press
Menu
, select
Media > Voice recorder
.
2 Press the OK key to start recording.
Organiser
Setting your Alarm
You can set up to five alarms to go on at a specified time.
Using the 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, also you can set scheduler for desired
date and time.
Tip: You can schedule an SMS, so that it can be sent to
the pre define number/contact on desired date and
time using
Options > New scheduled SMS
.
Adding an Item to Your To-do list
You can view, edit and add To-do list.
Adding Notes
You can register your own Notes here.
Note: To view the secret note, security code needs to
be entered, also you can move notes to secret notes
or vice versa.
Using the Calculator
The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions-
addition, subtraction, multiplication and division-as well
as scientific functions.
Using the Stopwatch
This option allows you to use stopwatch functions.
Date finder
It is a handy tool to help you calculate what the date will
be once a certain number of days have passed.
Converting Units
This can convert many measurements into the unit you
want.
3 Speak your memo into the microphone.
4 When you are finished speaking, press Stop .
To play a voice memo
1 From the voice recorder screen, press Options > Go to
voice recording .
2 Select a file.
Gallery
You can store media file on your phone’s memory to give
you easy access to all of your images, sounds, videos and
others. You can also save your files to a memory card. The
advantage of using a memory card is that you can free
up space on your phone’s memory. All your multimedia
files will be saved in the Gallery . Press Menu then select
Gallery to open a list of folders.
My memory card
If you have inserted a memory card, it will be displayed as
a folder in the Gallery .
My images
The Images folder contains a folder of default images
on your phone, images downloaded by you, and images
taken on your phone’s camera.
My sounds
The Sounds folder contains default sounds, your voice
recordings, radio recordings and sound files downloaded
by you. From here you can manage and send sounds, or
set them as ringtones.
My videos
The
Videos folder
shows the list of downloaded videos
and videos you have recorded on your phone.
Others
In the Others folder , you can view files that are not saved
in the Images, Sounds or Videos folders .
Entering Text
You can enter alphanumeric characters using the phone’s
keypad. The following text input methods are available
on the phone: ABC mode and 123 mode.
Note: Some fields may allow only one text input
mode (e.g. telephone numbers in the address book
fields).
ABC Mode
This mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key
labeled in Keypad.
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.
Message Folders
Press Menu and select Messaging . The folder structure
used on your LG-A225 is fairly self-explanatory.
• Inbox - All the messages you receive are placed in your
Inbox.
• Drafts - If you don’t have time to finish writing a
message, you can save what you have done so far here.
• Outbox - This is a temporary storage folder while
messages are being sent. It also stores any messages
that have failed to send.
• Sent items - All the messages you send are placed in
your Sent folder.
TIP: You can send SMS to many contacts at a time.
User can mark/unmark all contacts for sending the
message. Only 20 contacts can be marked and if user
select Mark all only first 20 contacts will be marked.
To send the SMS to a particular group of contacts
select Contact groups Option and select particular
group.
• Instant Messenger - It provides MSN chat application.
You can login with your MSN account.
Getting to Know Your Phone
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Earpiece
Main LCD
Send key
• Make call to a phone number and answers
incoming calls.
• In standby mode: Shows the Call log.
Alpha numeric keys
• Long press on Special function keys allow
you activate unique features while in Idle
mode.
– Enter + symbol for making
international call.
– Connect voice mail centre
to – Speed dials
– SOS Mode
– Long press to Lock handset.
– to go Silent mode in Idle screen
Soft keys
(Left soft key / Right soft key)
• These keys perform the function
Indicated in the bottom of the display.
Menu key / OK key
• Selects menu options and confirms
actions.
End key
• Switch on/off (hold down)
• End or reject a call.
4-way navigation key
• In ldle mode, access pre-defined menus.
In Menu mode, scroll through menu
options.
micro SD
TIP! Your phone will
support up to a 8 GB
memory card.
Charger/USB cable connector
TIP! Please ensure that phone is powered on and
external memory card is inserted in phone while
connecting USB cable for mass storage function.
Headset
TIP! Widget Applications: From Idle screen, by pressing
Up Navigation key User can access widget applications
like Weather, Facebook, Twitter and Google Search. To
scroll through different applications from widget press
right and left navigation keys.
Note: Depending on your service provider, pre-defined
menus may differ.
Installing the SIM Card and Charging the Battery
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and many others.
Important! The plug-in 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.
Illustrations
1 Open the back cover.
2 Remove the battery.
3 Insert your SIM.
4 Insert the battery.
5
Close the back cover.
6 Charge the battery.
• If the phone won’t turn on, or if the
display freezes or doesn’t respond,
follow the instructions for installing
the battery again.
WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone.
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