LG LG-A120 User Guide

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LG-A120 User Guide

This manual may di er from the phone depending on the phone software version and service provider used.

Product Authentication program

Dear Customers, To protect all LG customers from counterfeit and grey market products and make sure that you receive o cial warranty service, LG is now running a product authentication program. To make sure your handset is a genuine product of LG, ONLY one SMS containing the IMEI No. of your purchased handset will be automatically sent to LG on the date of purchase. Once your phone is authenticated, you will receive the message ‘Your handset is a genuine LG product.’ The customer shall bear the cost of one SMS for the product authentication program. In return, you will receive one additional month of warranty for free. One additional month of warranty covers only mobile phone, not batteries and accessories. The IMEI No. sent to LG guarantees your handset to be free from manufacturing defects during the warranty period from the date of purchase without proof of purchase or warranty card.

English

P/N: MMBB0387703 (1.1)

Installing the SIM Card and Charging the Battery

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and many others.

Important!

› The SIM card and its contacts 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. › USIM is not supported in this phone. › If the battery is removed for about 1 minute, the clock returns to its default setting. You will then need to reset the time.

Illustrations

Open the battery cover

Insert your SIM card

Close battery cover

Charge your battery

Fully Charge the battery before using it for the  rst time

2 3

Align the back cover to the phone

Phone Components

Left soft key and

Right soft key

Each of these keys

performs the functions

indicated by the

text on the display

immediately above

You can dial a phone

number and answer

Alphanumeric keys

In most of the time, the

numeric keys are used

to Input number or

them.

: Talk/ Yes key

incoming calls.

characters.

Earpiece

Display screen

: End call/

Power on key

Allows you to power the phone on or o , end calls, or return to Standby Mode.

: Navigation key

Use for quick access to phone functions.

Micro USB port Earphone jack/ Charger port

Hand Strap Hole

Display Information

Icon areas

Text and graphic area

Contacts

Soft key indications

Entering Text

You can enter alphanumeric characters by using the phone’s keypad. To change modes, press the

T9 Mode

This mode allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad has more than one letter. The T9 mode automatically compares your keystrokes with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the correct word, thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode. The input method is displayed at the upper right corner of your phone.

Indicator Function (English Smart mode)

T9 Smart Abc

T9 Smart abc

T9 Smart ABC

Numeric

On-Screen Icons

Tells you the strength of the network signal.

Indicates the battery charge level.

Indicates your phone is locked.

Indicates new text message(s).

Indicates new voice message(s).

Indicates the alarm clock is set. Indicates your phone uses the normal

settings. Indicates your phone uses the silent settings. Indicates your phone uses the outdoor settings. Indicates your phone uses the headset setting. Indicates all calls are diverted to another number.

Indicates your phone is in  ight mode.

Indicator Function (English Smart mode)

key.

Multitap Abc

Multitap abc

Multitap ABC

How to set the tone

You may set up the following di erent pro les to adapt to di erent environmental conditions. Your phone provides 4 di erent pro les.

1. Select [Pro les] from the main menu.

2. Select a pro le and press [Options - Personalise] to set

the ring tone.

3. Press the left soft key [OK] and then you can set the desired ring tone.

Your phone also provides the following options to customize tones/alert types:

• Call alert type: Selects an aler t type (Ring, Vibrate, Ring &

Vibrate, Ring after Vibrate, and Silent) for the ringing tone.

• Ring tones: Sets desired ring tone.

Turning Your Phone On and O

You can power on and power o the phone by pressing or holding the power key.

Making a call

1. In the standby mode, enter the area code and the phone number.

2. Press the

talk key to call the number.

Answering a call

Press the talk key to answer the call when the phone rings. If the Any Key menu option has been set, any key press will answer a call except for the

End key or the right soft key.

Making an international call

1. In the standby mode, long press the 0 key until a + (international pre x character) sign is displayed.

2. Enter the country code, the area code and the phone number.

3. Press the

• Ring volume: Adjusts the volume of ring tone.

• Message alert type: Selects di erent alert types (Ring Once, Ring periodically, Ring & Vibrate. Vibrate, Silent) for message alert tone.

• Message tones: Selects desired message alert tone.

• Message volume: Adjusts the volume of message alert tone.

• Keypad tones: Selects desired keypad tone.

• Keypad volume: Adjusts the keypad volume.

• Power on/o tones: Selects di erent type of ring tone for power on/o .

• Power on/o volume: Adjusts the volume of power on/o ring tone.

Anti Theft Mobile Tracker (ATMT)

Anti-theft mobile tracker (ATMT) allows you to track your lost phone. When someone uses your phone without your permission, the tracking service will be activated. You are reminded by a text message sent to the default phone number you have set, without the unauthorized

talk key to call.

user’s knowledge. You can always activate the ATMT and con gure your personal settings. To activate Anti-theft mobile tracker

1. From the main menu, select Settings > Security > Anti- theft mobile tracker and press Ok.

2. Select Set ATMT and press Ok.

3. Switch On or O and press Ok.

4. Input the security code to enable or disable this

function.

5. Then from the “Number for ATMT ” menu, edit and save the name in Sender name and numbers in Sending

number list.

Note:

The default ATMT code is “0000”. You have to enter the code before configuring the ATMT settings.

Menu and Options

Your phone o ers a set of functions that allow you to customize it. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the left and right soft keys. The label on the bottom of the display screen immediately above the soft keys indicates their current function.

Menu Contacts

Press the left soft key to access

the available Menu.

Press the right soft key to access

the Contacts.

Menu Tree

1. FM radio

2. Call history

2.1 All calls

2.2 Missed calls

2.3 Dialed calls

2.4 Received calls

2.5 Call duration

2.6 Call costs

3. Tools

3.1 Alarm clock

3.2 Calendar

3.3 Calculator

3.4 To do

3.5 Unit converter

3.6 World clock

3.7 Sim Services

3.8 Torch

4. Multimedia

4.1 Music player

4.2 Schedule FM record

4.3 Voice recorder

4.4 Melody composer

5. Messaging

5.1 New message

5.2 Inbox

5.3 Drafts

5.4 Outbox

5.5 Sent

5.6 Listen to voicemail

5.7 Info message

5.8 Templates

5.9 Settings

6. My stu

6.1 Sounds

6.2 Games & Apps

7. Pro les

7.1 Normal

7.2 Silent

7.3 Outdoor

7.4 Flight mode

8. Contacts

8.1 Search

8.2 New contact

8.3 Speed dials

8.4 Groups

8.5 Copy all

8.6 Delete all

8.7 Information

9. Settings

9.1 Date & Time

9.2 Languages

9.3 Display

9.4 Shortcut

9.5 Fake call

9.6 Call

9.7 Security

9.8 Connectivity

9.9 Power save

9.10 Reset

9.11 Memory status

Quick feature reference

FM radio Menu 1 (This function may be different in different regions.)

Listens to FM radio station. You can enjoy listening FM without using headset as phone supports wireless FM service.

1. From main menu select FM radio.

2. Use navigation keypad to search radio station. You can also press Options to search radio frequency for available

channels and automatically store to the channel list.

3. Press Options to edit the channel list. There are 9 stations you may pre-set. Your phone provides the following options for FM radio:

• Radio on/o : Select radio state is on or o .

• Channel List: Bookmark up to 9 radio stations by entering the channel name and frequency.

• Manual Input: You can input frequency manually by using this option.

• Preset Auto Search: Auto search available channels and automatically store them to the channel list.

• Settings: Allows you to switch on the loud speaker. Changes the background play, the skin of the FM radio, the record audio quality and the record format. You can record in AMR or WAV formats.

• Record: Records your favorite radio programs.

• Append: Resumes a previously recorded  le.

• File list: Manages recorded audio  les.

Call history Menu 2

You can check the record of missed, received, and dialed calls only if the network supports the Calling Line Identi cation (CLI) within the service area. The number and name (if available) are displayed together with the date and time at which the call was made. You can also view call durations.

• All calls: Displays all the lists of three types (Received/Dialled/Missed calls) by time.

• Missed calls: This option lets you view the last 40 unanswered calls.

• Dialed calls: This option lets you view the last 40 outgoing calls (called or attempted).

• Received calls: This option lets you view the last 40 incoming calls.

• Call duration: Allows you to view the duration of your incoming and outgoing calls.

• Call costs: Allows you to check the cost of your last call, all calls, and reset the cost.

Tools Menu 3

• Alarm clock: Allows you to set one of  ve alarms. At the alarm time, the Alarm icon will be displayed on the LCD screen and the alarm will sound.

• Calendar: You can check track of daily or monthly schedules.

• Calculator: This contains the standard functions such as Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division.

• To do: You can save the tasks and you can view it.

• Unit converter: This converts any measurement into a unit you want.

Tools Menu 3

• World clock: Allows you to determine the current time in another time zone or country.

• Sim Services: Please add de nition/information about SIM services.

• Torch: You can activate torch menu.

Multimedia Menu 4

• Music player: Listen to MP3 music  les on your phone.

• Schedule FM record: Allows you to pre-schedule FM radio recording.

• Voice recorder: Allows you to record voice memo.

• Melody composer: Allows you to make the melody in this menu.

Messaging Menu 5

• New message: This menu allows you to write a new SMS. > Send to Many/Send to Group: (New Message->Options->Send to Many/Send to Group) You can send SMS to

many users at a time. Option Send to Many will open the contacts list where in user can mark/unmark contacts for sending message. To send the SMS to a particular group of Contacts select Send to Group and then Press OK.

Messaging Menu 5

• Inbox: You will be alerted when you have received a message and it will be saved here.

• Drafts: This menu shows the saved message.

• Outbox: This menu allows you to view the message which is about to be sent or has failed to be sent.

• Sent: This menu allows you to view the messages which have already been sent, including time and content.

• Listen to voicemail: This menu provides you with a quick way of accessing your voice mailbox.

• Info message: Info service messages are text messages delivered by the network to your handset.

• Templates: There are pre-de ned messages in the list. You can view and edit the template messages or create new messages.

• Settings: This menu allows you to set features of your network service provider.

My stu Menu 6

• Sounds: This folder saves all of your audio  les.

• Games & App: List of default games available in the phone.

Pro les Menu 7

• Normal: After activating this pro le, the indicator will be displayed on the standby screen.

• Silent: Ring tone and vibrator is set to be o . After activating this pro le, the indicator the standby screen.

• Outdoor: This is the default pro le. Ring tone and key tone volume is set to maximum. After activating this pro le, the indicator

• Flight Mode: Wireless network of your phone is disabled. Allows you to safely use the non-wireless functions of your phone (such as multimedia, tools, or games…ext.). After activating this pro le, the indicator on the screen.

will be displayed on the standby screen.

will be displayed on

will be displayed

Contacts Menu 8

• Search: You can Search for contacts in Phonebook.

Note:

Instant searching is available by inputting the initial letter of the name you want to search.

• New contact: You can add phonebook entries by using this menu.

• Speed dials: Assign contacts to any of the keys between 2 and 8. >

SOS Message: (Speed dials-> Ok ->Key 9) An emergency message can be sent to the prede ned number/s (3 maximum) by long press of 9 Key. On long press of 9 key, a popup comes, ‘Set SOS message?’. Press ‘Yes’ then type the required message and input 3 numbers for which you want to send the message in emergency mode and press Save/Done.

Contacts Menu 8

• Groups: There are seven default groups on the phone. With Groups function, you can send a message to all members of a group at the same time.

• Copy all: You can copy all entries from SIM card memory to Phone memory and also from Phone memory to SIM card memory.

• Delete all: You can delete all entries from SIM card memory or Phone memory.

• Information > Service dial number: Access the list of service numbers assigned by service provider safely. > Own number: You can save and check your own numbers in SIM card.

Settings Menu 9

• Date & Time: You can set functions relating to the date and time.

Note:

Auto update feature is network provider dependent.

• Languages: You can change the language for the display texts in your phone. This change will also a ect the Language Input mode.

• Display: You can adjust settings for the phone display.

• Shortcut: You can customize your shortcuts.

Settings Menu 9

• Fake call: You can set a fake incoming call which will come after speci c time with name and number you set. To set fake Call, Goto Fake call in settings. Set fake call to ON. Select the time from the options when the set Fake call should Invoke. Give the Name and Number from whom the Fake call should come and  nally Press save to save the settings. Now to invoke the fake call press

• Call: Changing the Call settings You can set the menu relevant to a call. 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 number – Choose a list of numbers that can be called from your phone. You’ll need your PUK2 code from

your operator. Only numbers included in the  xed dial list can be called from your phone. > Answer mode - Choose whether to answer the call using any key or send key only. > Send my number - Choose whether your number will be displayed when you call someone. (Depends on your

network provider.) > Call waiting - Be alerted when you have a call waiting. (Depends on your network provider.) > Minute minder - Select On to hear a tone every minute during a call. > Auto redial - Choose On or O . > Send DTMF tones - Please add information/de nition about send DTMF tones.

from idle screen .

❑ Guidelines for safe and e cient use (Continued)

› Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. › Use a hands-free kit, if available. › Pull o the road and park before making or answering a

call if driving conditions so require.

Blasting area

Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules.

Potentially explosive atmospheres

Do not use the phone at a refueling point. Do not use near fuel or chemicals.

In aircraft

Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. › Turn o your mobile phone before boarding any aircraft.

Children

Keep the phone in a safe place out of children’s reach.

It includes small parts which if detached may cause a choking hazard.

Emergency calls

Emergency calls may not be available under all cellular networks. Therefore, you should never depend solely on the phone for emergency calls. Check with your local service provider.

Battery information and care.

› You do not need to completely discharge the battery

before recharging. Unlike other battery systems, there is no memory e ect that could compromise the battery’s performance.

› Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are

designed to maximize the battery life. › Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery pack. › Replace the battery when it no longer provides

acceptable performance. The battery pack may be

Settings Menu 9

• Security: This menu allows you to set the phone safely. > Pin code request - Choose a PIN code to be requested when you turn your phone on. > Auto key lock - You can make the key pad locked automatically after some time. > Phone lock - Choose a security code to lock your phone, When power on, When SIM changed or Immediately. > Anti-theft mobile tracker - When the handset is stolen, handset sends the SMS to the numbers con gured by real

owner. User has to con gure the ATMT settings with name, primary phone number, secondary phone. User has to set ATMT ON to activate the ATMT feature. Default ATMT code is “0000”. ATMT SMS will contain information about the stolen phone IMEI, current location & number of the person who is using that handset.

> Change codes - Changing your security code or PIN1 code or PIN2 code, ATMT code, enter the old code followed by

the new code.

• Connectivity: You can select a network that will be registered either automatically or manually.

• Power save: If you set this to On, you can save the power when you are not using the phone.

• Reset: 1. Reset settings: Allows you to reset the entire phone to its factory

2. Reset handset memory:delete all the  les saved on your phone memory.

Reset all: Allows you to reset the entire phone to its factory defaults and delete all the  les saved on your phone.

• Memory status: You can check free space and memory usage of each repository.

❑ Guidelines for safe and e cient use (Continued)

recharged hundreds of times before it needs to be replaced.

› Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or

use it in high humidity, such as the bathroom.

› There is risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an

incorrect type.

› Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

Exposure to radio frequency energy

Radio wave exposure and Speci c Absorption Rate (SAR) information This mobile phone model has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirement for exposure to radio waves. This requirement is based on scienti c guidelines that include safety margins designed to ensure safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. › The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of

measurement known as the Speci c Absorption Rate, or SAR. Tests for SAR are conducted using standardized methods with the phone transmitting at its highest certi ed power level in all used frequency bands.

› While there may be di erences between the SAR levels

of various LG phone models, they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.

› The SAR limit recommended by the international

Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) is 2W/kg averaged over ten (10) gram of tissue.

› The highest SAR value for this model phone tested by

DASY4 for use at the ear/body is [0.837/0.487] W/kg (10g).

› SAR data information for residents in countries/regions

that have adopted the SAR limit recommended by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is

1.6 W/kg averaged over one (1) gram of tissue.

❑ Guidelines for safe and e cient use

Please read these simple guidelines. Ignoring them may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this manual.

Warning

› For your safety, use ONLY speci ed ORIGINAL batteries

and chargers.

› Switch o the phone in any area where required by

special regulations, e.g. in a hospital where it may a ect medical equipment.

› Batteries should be disposed of in accordance with

relevant legislation.

Product care and maintenance

WARNING! Only use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone, and may be dangerous. › Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a quali ed service

technician when repair work is required.

› The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as

radiators or cookers.

› Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit. (Do not

use any solvents.)

› Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport

tickets; it can a ect the information on the magnetic strips.

Electronic devices

All mobile phones may get interference, which could a ect performance. › Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment

without requesting permission. Avoid placing the phone over a pacemaker, i.e. in your breast pocket.

Road safety

Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the areas when you drive.

❑ Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Solution

Telephone cannot be switched on

Battery empty Charge battery. Check charging indicator on display.

The battery doesn’t charge properly or the phone sometimes turns itself o

Usage time of battery becomes shorter

Charging error—Temperature out of range

Charging error—Wrong charger Only use original LG accessories.

Charging error—Battery defective Replace battery.

Charging error—No battery icon appears when charging

Please take out battery and insert again. Then press Power on key to power on the phone.

Wipe the charging contacts, both on the phone and on the battery, with a clean soft cloth.

If the battery time is short, it may be due to the user environment, a large volume of calls, or weak signals.

Make sure the ambient temperature is right, wait for a while, and the then charge again.

The battery is empty or has not been used for a long time. It may take a while before the battery icon appears on the screen.

❑ Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Solution

Forgot the phone code or password The default phone code is “0000”.

Enter PUK

Loss of Network

You have entered a number but it was not dialed

Your correspondent cannot reach you Be sure that your phone is switched on. Press Talk/ Yes key for more than

The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the phone is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider.

You may be in a weak signal area. Move and try again. You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service provider. Contact the service provider for further details.

Be sure that you have pressed Talk/ Yes key. Be sure that you have accessed the right network service. Be sure that you have not set an outgoing call barring option. Be sure that you have entered the area code.

one second. Be sure that you are accessing the network service. Be sure that you have not set an incoming call barring option.

❑ Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Solution

Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking

The voice quality of the call is poor Check the signal strength indicator on the display. The number of bars

No number is dialed when you recall a contact

If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem

Be sure that you have switched o the loudspeaker. Be sure that you are holding the phone close enough to your mouth. The microphone is located at the bottom of the phone.

indicates the signal strength. Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a window if you are in a building.

Use the Phonebook Search feature to ensure the number has been stored correctly. Resave the number, if necessary.

Take note of the model number of your mobile phone and a clear description of the problem. Contact your phone dealer or LG Service Center for help.

❑ Technical Data

General

› Product name : LG-A120 › System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800

Ambient Temperatures

› Max. : Discharging (+55°C), Charging (+45°C) › Min : -10°C