LG LG-A230 User Guide

User Guide

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LG-A230

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LG-A230 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.

Product Registration Program

Dear LG Mobile customer,

You are entitled for one year warranty on this model. For automatic registration, One SMS containing the IMEI no. of your phone will be

automatically sent to LG servers @ Rs.0.06p only. In return you will get one year warranty from the date of purchase at any authorized

LG Mobile Service center. We assure you the information will be kept confidential and used for internal

purpose only.

LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. does not have any revenue sharing with any cellphone operators for proceeds from SMS of automatic registration.

Contents

Guidelines for Safe and E cient

Use .........................................................3

Getting to Know Your Phone........7

Installing the SIM Card and

Charging the Battery .......................9

Menu Tree.........................................10

Calls .................................................... 11

Messaging ........................................ 12

Contacts ............................................ 13

E-mail ................................................. 14

Media ................................................. 14

Gallery ............................................... 16

Organiser .......................................... 16

Applications .................................... 17

Internet ............................................. 17

Connectivity .................................... 18

Settings ............................................. 19

PC Suite ............................................. 20

Software update ............................21

Accessories ...................................... 22

Troubleshooting ............................23

Technical Data ................................ 25

Guidelines for Safe and E cient Use

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

Radio Wave Exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Information

This LG-A230 mobile phone model has been designed to comply with the applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to ensure the safety of all users, regardless of age and health.

• The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. SAR tests are conducted using standardized methods with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all used frequency bands.

• While there may be differences between the SAR levels for 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 NonIonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) is 2 W/kg averaged over 10 g of tissue.

• The highest SAR value for this phone model tested by DASY4 for use close to the ear is 1.43 W/kg (10 g), and when worn on the body is 1.44 W/kg (10 g).

• SAR data information for residents in countries/regions that have adopted the SAR limit recommended by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), which is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue.

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 qualified service technician when repair work is required.

• Keep away from electrical appliances such as TVs, radios and personal computers.

• The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators or cookers.

• Do not drop.

• Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or shock.

• Switch off the phone in any area where you are required by special regulations. For example, do not use your phone in hospitals as it may affect sensitive medical equipment.

• Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may cause an electric shock and can seriously damage your phone.

• Do not charge a handset near flammable material as the handset can become hot and create a fire hazard.

• Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit (do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner or alcohol).

• Do not charge the phone when it is on soft furnishings.

• The phone should be charged in a well-ventilated area.

• Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust.

• Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can affect the information on the magnetic strips.

• Do not tap the screen with a sharp object as it may damage the phone.

• Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture.

• Use accessories like earphones cautiously. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.

Efficient Phone Operation

Electronic Devices

• Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission. Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers, i.e. in your breast pocket.

• Some hearing aids might experience disturbance due to mobile phones.

• Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs etc.

Road Safety

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

• Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.

• Give your full attention to driving.

• Use a hands-free kit, if available.

• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.

• RF energy may affect some electronic systems in your vehicle, such as car stereos and safety equipment.

• If your vehicle is equipped with an airbag, do not obstruct it with installed or portable wireless equipment. This may cause the airbag to fail or cause serious injury due to improper performance.

• If you are listening to music while out and about, please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings. This is particularly imperative when near roads.

Avoid Damage to Your Hearing

Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sounds for long periods of time. We therefore recommend that you do not turn the handset on or off when it is close to your ear. We also recommend that music and call volumes are set to a reasonable level.

Note: Excessive sound pressure from earphones can cause hearing loss.

Blasting Area

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

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

• Do not use the phone at a refueling point.

• Do not use near fuel or chemicals.

• Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the same compartment of your vehicle as your mobile phone and accessories.

In Aircraft

Wireless devices can cause interference to aircraft.

• Turn your mobile phone off before boarding any aircraft.

• Do not use it on the aircraft without permission from the crew.

Children

Keep the phone in a safe place out of the reach of small children. It includes small parts which may cause a choking hazard if detached.

Emergency Calls

Emergency calls may not be available under all mobile networks. You should therefore 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 effect 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.

• Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean.

• Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery pack maybe recharged hundreds of times until it needs replacing.

• Recharge the battery if it has not been used for a long time to maximize usability.

• Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as in the bathroom.

• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, as this may deteriorate the battery performance.

• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose of batteries in the household waste.

• If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorized LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance.

• Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.

• Actual battery life will depend on network configuration, product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

Getting to Know Your Phone

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

Note: Depending on your service provider, pre-defined menus may differ.

TIP!

Widget Applications: From Idle screen, by pressing Up Navigation key User can

access widget applications like Weather, Facebook, Twitter, Orkut and Google Search. To scroll through different applications from widget press right and left navigation keys.

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.

4-way navigation key

• In ldle mode, access predefined menus. In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.

End key

• Switch on/off (hold down)

• End or reject a call.

Headset

micro SD

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.

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

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.

may damage the phone.

be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children.

WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this

Menu Tree

MESSAGING

Create Message Inbox Drafts Outbox Sent items Saved items Instant messenger Emoticons Message settings

SETTINGS

Dual SIM Profiles Display Date & Time Connectivity Call Phone Security SOS mode Memory info Restore factory settings

ORGANISER

Alarm clock Calendar To-do list Notes Secret notes Calculator Stopwatch Date finder Converter World time Go to Settings

CONTACTS

Names Settings Groups Speed dials Service dial numbers Own number My business card

GALLERY

My memory card My images My sounds My videos Others

APPLICATIONS

My games & apps Settings

E-MAIL

Get an account Others

MEDIA

Camera Video Music FM radio Voice recorder

INTERNET

Calls

Making a Call

1 Key in the number using the keypad.

To delete a digit, press Clear. 2 Press 3 To end the call, press

Making a Call from Your Contacts

1 Select Names from the Standby screen. 2 Using the keypad, enter the first letter

3 From Options select Call via(SIM1/

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 initiate the call.

TIP! To enter + when making an international call, press and hold 0.

of the contact you want to call.

SIm2) or 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.

to initiate the call.

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. <SIM 1 / SIM 2>

• 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.

• Pre-recording - It can record the voice during the call before the set time. User can select off, 3 sec, 10 sec or 60 sec.

• 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.

• Free call timer - Choose whether or not

to display the call time.

• Minute minder - Set the Minute Minder to 30 Sec, 1 minute, 3 minutes and 5 minutes, Set time Manually to hear a tone during a call.

• Save new number - Choose Ye s or No.

• Answer mode - Choose whether to

answer the phone using Any key, Send key only.

• 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 #*#.

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.

NOTE:

• To select the desired SIM, press Option > Send via > SIM1 or SIM2.

• Info. Service is only used for SIM1.

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).

Messaging

Your LG-A230 includes text messaging and multimedia messaging, and can also receive network service messages.

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-A230 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.

Contacts

Searching for a Contact

1 Select Names from the standby screen. 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, then select Contacts and

choose Names. Then press Options

- Add new contact.

2 Enter all the information you have in

the fields provided and select OptionsDone.

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-A230. It’s quick and simple to set up a POP3 or IMAP4 email account.

1 Press Menu, select Email > 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-A230 has a built-in Music player so you can play all your favorite music.

Playing a Song 1 Press Menu and select Media, then

choose Music.

2 Choose All songs then select the song

you want to play.

3 Select

to pause the song.

4 Select 5 Select

6 Select Back to stop the music and

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

4 The All songs folder will be displayed.

5 Select Done to store the playlist.

to skip to the next song.

to start a song from beginning or double press on go previous song.

return to the All tracks.

name and press OK button.

Select all of the songs that you would like to include in your playlist by scrolling to them and selecting Mark using OK Button.

Camera

Taking a Quick Photo 1 In Menu mode, select Media > Camera

to turn on the 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 In Menu mode, select Media > Video

to turn on the video camera.

2 Point the camera lens toward the

subject of the video.

to start recording.

3 Press 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-A230 has an FM radio feature so you can tune into your favourite stations and listen on the move.

1 In Menu mode, select Media > FM

radio.

2 Select Options and choose Auto scan

then select Ye s.

Note: The radio scans and saves

available stations automatically.

3 Control the FM radio using the

following keys:

Key Function

Confirm Turn the FM radio on or off

• Left/Right: Select an

Navigation

Note:

• Listening to the FM radio without a

• When the current radio signal is

Note: When recording,only music is saved automatically without radio host’s comments. Only music played more then 40 seconds will be saved.

available radio station

• Up/Down: Adjust the volume

headset may reduce battery charge more quickly.

weak, plug a headset.

Voice Recorder

Use your Voice recorder to record voice memos or other sounds.

Recording a voice memo

1 In Menu mode, select Media > Voice

recorder. 2 Press the OK key to start recording. 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.

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: User can schedule an SMS, so that it can be sent to the pre define number/contact on Set date and Set time from Left soft key option list > 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.

Adding a City to Your World Time

You can add a required city to the list of world clocks. You can also check the time in major cities around the world.

Applications

My games & apps

Your LG-A230 comes with preloaded games to keep you amused in your spare time. If you choose to download any additional games or applications they will be saved in this folder.

News Hunt - News Hunt is a unique mobile application designed to enable viewing and reading newspapers in the regional languages on the go.

Opera Mini 5 - It is a Java browser application.

NOTE: Please ensure Auto Update is On before using these Applications.

Internet

Accessing the Internet

You can launch the WAP browser and access the homepage of the activated profiles on Internet profiles. You can also manually enter a URL address and access the associated WAP page.

1 In Menu mode, select Internet >

Yes to launch your service provider’s

homepage.

2 Navigate web pages using the

following keys:

Key Function

Navigation

OK Select an item

Back Return to the previous page

Options

Scroll up or down on a web page

Access a list of browser options

Note: Default Internet opens with Slot-1 SIM. If User wants to open the internet with slot-2 SIM then please follow below steps before opening the internet menu.

Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Data network SIM > Select SIM2

Connectivity

Changing your Connectivity Settings

USB connection mode

1 In Menu mode, select Settings >

Connectivity > USB connection mode.

• Mass storage: Select Mass storage and connect the handset to your computer. You can then drag and drop files to the LG-A230 removable device folder.

• PC Suite: Select PC Suite and connect the handset to your computer in PCSync mode.

• Always ask: Selecting this option will allow you to choose which method to use every time you connect your handset to your computer.

Note: To use the USB mass storage function, you will need to select a memory location (Internal memory/ External memory) at first, if you want to select the External memory insert a memory card.

Changing Your Bluetooth Settings

1 In Menu mode, select Settings >

Connectivity > Bluetooth.

2 Choose Settings for the following

options:

• My device visibility - Choose whether to show or hide your device to others.

• My device name - Enter a name for your LG-A230.

• Supported services - Shows what services are supported.

• My address - View your Bluetooth address.

Pairing with Another Bluetooth Device

By pairing your LG-A230 and another device, your handset will create a password by default every time

you connect to another handset via Bluetooth.

1 Check your Bluetooth is On and Visible.

You can change your visibility in the Settings menu by selecting My device

visibility and then Visible.

2 Select Search new device from the

Bluetooth menu.

3 Your LG-A230 will search for devices.

When the search is complete, Add icon and Refresh will appear on the screen.

4 Choose the device you want to

pair with, select Add icon, enter the passcode and then press the Center key.

5 Your phone will then connect to the

other device. The same passcode will need to be entered on this device.

6 Your passcode-protected Bluetooth

connection is now ready.

TIP! 1 When you use a Bluetooth headset,

A2DP and AVRCP profiles are not supported while you play video. It means you will not listen video sound if you use Bluetooth headset.

2 Bluetooth file transferring function

will be blocked under some applications running. (Voice call, Camera/Camcorder, MusicPlayer, UMS/PCSync)

Settings

Dual SIM

Your phone supports the Dual SIM cards mode, enabling you to use two SIM cards at the same time without changing them. When there are two SIM cards installed, you can activate one of two or both SIM cards.

Note: Dual SIM Single Talk: while one of Dual SIM is operating with network such like WAP/JAVA/ MMS/Call, another SIM can not use network related service.

Changing Your Profiles

You can personalize each profile setting. 1 Choose the Profiles you want and

select Edit from Options.

2 If you activate Silent mode, the phone

will vibrate only.

Using Flight Mode

(Menu > Settings > Profiles > Flight mode)

Use this function to switch the flight mode on. You will not be able to make calls, connect to the Internet, send messages when flight mode is switched on.

Changing Your Security Settings

Change your security settings to keep your LG-A230 and the important information it holds protected.

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