EN G L I S H
User Guide
LG-A258
P/N : MFL67214124(1.0) www.lg.com
English
LG-A258 User Guide
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 differ from your phone
depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
Getting to know your phone
Main screen
Soft keys
Each of these keys
performs the functions
indicated by the text on
the display immediately
above them.
OK key
Performs the function
indicated by the text
shown on the display
immediately above
the key.
Music key
Go to Music function
directly.
Call key
Access the call logs, call
a dialed phone number
and answer incoming
call.
TIP!
A variety of widget applications is already set to your home
screen. On the home screen, press the up navigation key and
select the widget you want using the left and right navigation
keys. If you access the SNS application by selecting the widget
on your home screen, you will be required to sign in with your
SNS account.
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Navigation keys
Use for quick access
to phone functions.
Camera key
Go to Camera
function directly.
End/Power key
Ends or rejects a call.
Turns the phone
on/off. Returns to the
home screen when
you use the menu.
Volume key
With flip closed: Toggles
•
external display between
showing date and
showing Time
•
Incoming call with
flip closed: First press
silences the ringtone.
Second press rejects
the call.
•
Incoming call with flip
open: Long Press to
mute the Ringtone.
Installing a memory card
Remove the battery cover.
1
Slide the microSD card slot
2
to release lock.
Flip up the slot.
3
Put the microSD card on the
4
card tray. Make sure the gold
colour contact area is facing
downwards.
Flip down then push the slot
5
to lock.
Headset /
Charger / USB
Cable connector
Note: A memory card is
an optional accessory. The
maximum supported memory
card is 8GB.
Formatting the memory
card
From your home screen, press
Menu and select Settings.
Choose Memory info, select
External memory and press
Format, and insert security
code.
WARNING: When you format
your memory card, all the
content will be wiped. If you
do not want to lose the data
on your memory card, back it
up first.
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Installing the SIM Card and Charging the Battery
Installing the SIM Card
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 can be easily
damaged by scratches
or bending, so be careful
when handling, inserting or
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removing the card. Keep all
SIM cards out of the reach of
small children.
Illustrations
Open battery cover.
1
Remove the battery.
2
Insert your SIM.
3
Insert your battery.
4
Close the battery cover.
5
Charge your battery.
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3
4
WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched
on, as this may damage the phone.
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Turning Your Phone On
and Off
You can power the phone on
and off by pressing and holding
the power key.
Calls
Making a call
Key in the number using
1
the keypad. To delete a digit
press Clear.
Press
2
3
To end the call, press
TIP! To enter + when making
an international call, press and
hold 0.
TIP! To control the volume
during a call, press the up and
down Volume keys.
TIP! You can record a voice
memo during a call. Press RSK
Record.Also when one call is in
hold then Press Options and
select Record.
to initiate the call.
.
Making a call from your
contacts
Select Names from the home
1
screen.
Using the keypad, enter the
2
first letter of the contact you
want to call.
Press
3
TIP! To scroll through your
contacts, use the up and down
navigation keys.
to initiate the call.
Answering and rejecting
a call
When your phone rings, press
to answer the call.
While your phone is ringing,
select Silent to mute the
ringing.
This is useful if you have
forgotten to change your profile
to Silent for a meeting.
Press
reject the incoming call.
TIP! You can change the
settings on your phone to
answer your calls in different
or select Reject to
5
ways. Press Menu, select
Settings and choose Call. Select
Answer mode and choose from
Press send key, Open flip or
Press any key.
Using the speakerphone
During a call, you can activate
speakerphone by pressing
key and you can use the
handset in hands-free.
If the speakerphone is active,
press
key again to resume
normal handset conversation
mode.
Speed dialing
Press Menu and select
Contacts, then choose Speed
dials.
You can assign a speed dial
number to a contact you call
frequently.
Speed dial 1 is set to your voice
mail and 9 is set to SOS mode
so you can not change the
both.
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Once you have assigned a
speed dial, you can initiate a
call by pressing and holding the
speed dial number in the idle
screen.
Viewing your call logs
Press to view your call
logs. You can also check the call
record of missed, received, and
dialled calls by using the left
and right navigation keys.
Changing the call settings
You can set the menu relevant
to a call. Press Menu, select
Settings and choose Call.
Contacts
Searching for a contact
Select Names from the home
1
screen.
Using the keypad enter the
2
first letter of the contact you
want to call.
To scroll through the
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contacts.
Adding a new contact
Select Names from the home
1
screen. Press Options and
Add new contact.
Enter the first and last name
2
of your new contact. You do
not have to enter both.
Enter the number and select
3
Options then choose Done.
Note: If you want to add more
information, press Options and
choose Add detail then select
options you want.
Adding a contact to a
group
You can save your contacts into
groups, for example, keeping
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.
Messaging
Sending a message
Press Menu, select
1
Messaging, and choose Write
to send an SMS or MMS.
2
A new message editor will
open. The message editor
combines text message
and multimedia messages
into one intuitive and easy
to switch between editor.
The default setting of the
message editor is text
message.
Enter your message using
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either the T9 predictive
mode or Abc manual mode
or 123 mode. You can switch
text input modes by pressing
the # key.
Enter the phone number
4
or press Options and select
Send, to add a contact from
the list of your contacts.
You can even add multiple
contacts marking the
contacts.
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Note: Message can be sent to
a group also. Edit the message
then press send and select
contact groups and select the
group you want.
Enter your message.
5
Select Options and choose
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Insert. Use the left and right
navigation keys and add an
Image, Video clip, Sound
clip, Schedule, Business
card, Note, Text field, To-do,
or a Text template.
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Press Send to send the
message.
Your message is displayed and
responses appear in the same
window, creating a message
thread with that contact.
TIP! You can select your
message type as SMS or MMS
when you enter a text longer
than 1 page in the message
field. If you want to change the
type of message to send, press
Menu > Messaging > Options
> Settings > Text message, and
choose Send long text as.
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Note: Image, Video clip, Sound
clip, Schedule, Business card,
Text field or Subject is added
to the message editor, it will
be automatically converted
to MMS mode and you will be
charged accordingly.
Entering text
You can enter alphanumeric
characters using the phone’s
keypad. The following text
input methods are available in
the phone: T9 mode, Abc mode
and 123 mode.
To change modes, press the
# key.
Note: Some fields may allow
only one text input mode (e.g.
telephone number in address
book fields).
T9 mode
T9 mode uses a built-in
dictionary to recognise words
you’re writing based on the
key sequences you press.
Simply press the number key
associated with the letter
you want to enter, and the
dictionary will recognise the
word once all the letters are
entered.
Using the T9 Mode
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When you are in the T9
predictive text input mode,
start entering a word by
pressing keys
Press one key per letter.
- If the word is still incorrect
after typing completely,
press the
more to cycle through the
other word options.
- If the desired word is
missing from the word
choices list, add it by using
the Abc mode.
Enter the whole word before
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editing or deleting any
keystrokes.
- To delete letters, press Clear.
- Complete each word with
a space by pressing the
key.
to .
key once or
Abc mode
This mode allows you to enter
letters by pressing the key
labeled with the required letter
once, twice, three or four times
until the letter is displayed.
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.
Inserting symbols
If you want to insert symbols,
press the * key, then you can
choose a symbol. Or you can
press Options and then choose
Insert symbol.
Changing the language
LG-A258 supports various
languages.
There are two ways to change
the writing language from the
writing screen. You can press
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Options, go to Writing language
and then set the language you
want. Or, you can simply press
and hold the * key. The writing
options may differ depending
on the language you choose.
Message folders
Press Menu, select Messaging.
Choose Options and select the
folder you want.
Drafts - If you don’t have time
to finish writing a message, you
can save what you have written
so far in here.
Outbox - This is a temporary
storage folder used while
messages are being sent.
Saved Items - You can access
your Saved messages, Text
templates and Multimedia
templates.
Emoticons - A list of useful
emoticons already written for
a quick reply. You can add, edit
and delete emoticons. You can
insert the emoticon which you
preferred on writing a message.
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Settings - Your message
settings are pre-defined so
that you can send messages
immediately. If you would like
to change the settings, you
can do this using the settings
options.
E-mail
Setting up your e-mail
You can stay in touch on the
move using e-mail on your LGA258. It’s quick and simple to
set up a POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail
account.
Press Menu and choose
1
E-mail.
The first time you open the
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E-mail, you need to setup
an email account. A setup
wizard opens to help you
add an e-mail account.
Follow the pop up
3
instruction and enter the
information required.
Sending an e-mail using
your new account
To send/receive an e-mail,
you should set up an e-mail
account.
Select Menu, select E-mail
1
and choose Options.
Choose Write e-mail and a
2
new e-mail will open.
Enter the recipient’s address
3
and write a subject.
Enter your message.
4
Press Options, select Attach
5
to add an Image, Video,
Sound, Name & number or
More.
Press Send and your e-mail
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will be sent.
Camera
Taking a quick photo
Press Menu and select
1
Media. Select Camera to
open the viewfinder.
Holding the phone and,
2
point the lens towards the
subject of the photo.
Press
3
key to take a photo.
Video camera
Shooting a quick video
1
Press Menu and select
Media, then choose Video
camera.
Point the camera lens
2
towards the subject of the
video.
Press
3
4
5
key to start
recording.
Rec will appear in the
viewfinder and a timer will
show the length of your
video.
Select Stop to stop
recording.
Music
Your LG-A258 has a built-in
music player so you can play all
your favourite music.
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Playing a song
Press Menu and select
1
Media, then choose Music.
Choose All songs then select
2
the song you want to play.
Select
3
4
5
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Note: Music is copyright
protected in international
treaties and national copyright
laws. It may be necessary to
obtain permission or licence
to reproduce or copy music. In
some countries national law
prohibits private copying of
copyrighted material. Please
check the national legislation
of the applicable country
concerning the use of such
materials.
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to pause the song.
Select
to skip to the next
song.
Select to skip to the
previous song.
Select Back to return to
music player menu.
FM radio
Your LG-A258 has an FM radio
feature so you can tune into
your favourite stations and
listen on the move.
During listening to the FM
radio, you can also record a
short clip and save it.
Note: You will need to insert
your headset in order to listen
to the radio. Insert the plug into
the headset connector in order
to listen to the radio and keep
the good radio reception.
Searching for stations
Press Menu and select
1
Media, then choose FM
radio.
Select Option and choose
2
Auto scan then select Set.
You can also use the left
and right navigation keys to
search for stations.
Listening to the radio
Press Menu and select
1
Media, then choose FM
radio.
Select the channel number
2
of the station you would like
to listen to.
TIP! You can listen to the
radio via built-in speaker. Press
Options, select Listen via
speaker.
Recording your radio
Press key during
1
listening to the radio.
The recording time is
2
displayed on your phone.
If you want to stop the
recording, press Stop. If
recording is done, the
recorded contents will be
saved in Gallery as mp3 file.
Note: After recording your
radio, you can listen to all of
the radio recordings you have
saved by selecting Options and
Go to Radio recordings.
TIP! To configure your recording
settings such as the saved
memory, record type or Prerecording, press Options and
select Recording settings.
TIP! Pre-recording
lets you record from some
seconds before you press the
record button.
Voice recorder
Use your Voice recorder to
record voice memos or other
sounds.
Recording your voice
memo
Press Menu and select
1
Media, then choose Voic e
recorder.
Press
2
3
4
key to begin
recording.
Choose Stop to end the
recording.
Press Options and select
Play last recorded to listen
to the recording.
Gallery
You can store any media files
into your phone’s memory so
that you have easy access to all
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of your images, sounds, videos,
others and games. 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 Gallery.
Press Menu then select Gallery
to open a list of folders.
Applications
Your LG-A258 comes with
preloaded games to keep
you amused when you have
time to spare. If you choose
to download any additional
games or applications they will
be saved into this folder. Press
Menu and select Applications.
Choose My games & apps.
Note: An additional cost is
incurred when connecting to
this service. Check your data
charges with your network
provider.
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Organiser
Setting your alarm
(Menu > Organiser >
Alarm clock)
You can set up to 5 alarm clocks
to go off at a specified time.
Using the calendar
(Menu > Organiser >
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.
Adding an item to your to
do list (Menu > Organiser
> To-do list)
You can view, edit and add
tasks to do.
Adding a note (Menu >
Organiser > Notes)
You can register your own notes
here.
Secret notes
(Menu > Organiser >
Secret notes)
You can write the private memo
to protect your privacy. You
enter the security code to use
this menu.
Adding a city to your
world time (Menu >
Organiser > World time)
You can add a required city to
the list of world clock. You can
also check the current time of
major cities around the world.
Using your calculator
(Menu > Organiser >
Calculator)
The calculator provides the
basic arithmetic functions:
addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division and
Scientific applications also.
Date finder (Menu >
Organiser > Date finder)
Date finder is a handy tool to
help you calculate what the
date will be after a certain
amount of days has passed.
Converting a unit
(Menu > Organiser >
Converter)
This converts many
measurements into a unit you
want.
Using the stopwatch
(Menu > Organiser >
Stopwatch)
This option allows you to use
the function of a stopwatch.
Go to (Menu > Organiser
> Go to)
It helps you to go to the menu
you search for. You can set the
item as Go to.
SIM services (Menu >
Organiser > SIM services)
This feature depends on SIM
and the network services.
In case the SIM card supports
SAT (i.e. SIM Application Toolkit)
services, this menu will be the
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operator specific service name
stored on the SIM card.
Internet
Accessing the internet
browser
You can launch the wap
browser and access the
homepage of the activated
profile on Internet Profiles.
You can also manually enter
an URL address and access the
associated wap page. Press
Menu and select Internet.
Note: An additional cost is
incurred when connecting to
this service and downloading
content. Check your data
charges with your network
provider.
Settings
Personalising your profiles
(Menu > Settings > Profiles)
You can personalise each profile
setting. Choose the profile you
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want and select Options and
choose Edit.
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
and play FM radio when flight
mode is switched on.
Changing your display
settings (Menu > Settings
> Display)
You can change the settings for
the phone display.
Changing your date & time
(Menu > Settings > Date
& Time)
You can set functions relating to
the date and time.
Changing your
connectivity settings
(Menu > Settings >
Connectivity)
Your connectivity settings
have already been set up by
your network operator, so you
can enjoy your new phone
from switch on. If you want to
change any settings, use this
menu. You can configure the
network setting and data access
profiles in this menu.
Changing your Bluetooth
settings
Press Menu and select
1
Settings then choose
Bluetooth.
Select Settings
2
Make your changes to:
My device visibility - Choose
•
whether to Visible, Hidden or
Visible for 1 min your device
to others.
My device name - Enter a
•
name for your LG-A258.
Supported services - Shows
•
what it supports.
My address - View your
•
Bluetooth address.
Pairing with another
Bluetooth device
1
Check your Bluetooth is
On and Visible. You can
change your visibility in the
Bluetooth Settings menu,
by selecting My device
visibility, then Visible.
Select Search new device
2
from the Bluetooth menu.
Your LG-A258 will search for
3
devices. When the search is
completed Add and Refresh
will appear on screen.
Choose the device you want
4
to pair with, then handset
create passcode by default
everytime you connect.
Your phone will then
5
connect to the other device.
Your passcode protected
6
Bluetooth connection is now
ready.
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TIP!
When you use a
1
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.
Bluetooth file
2
transferring function will
be blocked under some
applications running.
(Voice call, Camera/Video
camera, MusicPlayer,
UMS/PCSync)
Changing your phone
settings
(Menu > Settings > Phone)
Enjoy the freedom of adapting
how your LG-A258 works for
your own style.
My navi key - You can change
the shortcuts of 4 navigation
keys.
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Language - You can change the
language for the display texts
in your phone. This change will
also affect the language input
mode.
Battery status - Choose to
switch the power save settings
Auto, Always on or Off. If you
set Always on, you can save the
battery power.
Handset information - View the
technical information for your
LG-A258.
Changing your security
settings
(Menu > Settings >
Security)
Change your security settings
to keep your LG-A258 and the
important information safe.
PIN code request - Choose
•
a PIN code to be requested
when you turn your phone
on.
Handset lock - Choose to lock
•
your handset.
Application lock - Choose the
•
application menu to lock from
the list.
Lock if SIM is changed - If
•
you activate this option, your
phone will request a security
code when you change your
SIM card.
Change codes - Change
•
your PIN code, PIN2 code or
Security code.
SOS mode
In an emergency situation,
press and hold ‘9’ to send SOS
message when SOS mode
is On. This will send to the
assigned receivers. If they call
you back, your phone will be
automatically accepted. At that
time, all notification sound will
be muted. And other menus
will be unavailable. To exit the
SOS mode, press the End key in
home screen.
Viewing memory status
(Menu > Settings >
Memory info.)
You can use the memory
manager to determine how
each memory is used and see
how much space is available:
common, reserved, SIM and
external memory and also set
the primary storage when the
memory card is inserted.
Resetting your phone
(Menu > Settings > Restore
factory settings)
Use Restore factory settings
to reset all the settings to their
factory definitions. You need
the security code to activate
this function. The default
security code is set to “0000”.
PC Suite
You can synchronise your
phone with your PC to make
sure all your important details
and dates match, but also to
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backup your files to put your
mind at ease.
Installing LG PC Suite on
your PC
Go to http://www.lg.com and
select your region, country
& language to download LG
PC Suite. When you complete
the download, unpack the
file and install the PC Suite.
Follow the instructions on
screen to complete the LG PC
Suite Installer wizard. Once
installation is complete, the LG
PC Suite icon will appear on
your desktop.
Viewing your phone files
on your PC
Connect the USB cable to
1
your phone and your PC.
Select the PC suite mode
2
from the popup menu in
your phone. And run PC
Suite Program in your PC.
After searching the phone
3
it will be connected
automatically.
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TIP! Viewing the contents of
your phone on your PC helps
you to arrange files, organise
documents and remove
contents you no longer need.
Software Upgrade
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 → select country and
language.
This feature allows you to
update the firmware of your
phone to the newer version
conveniently from the internet
without the need to visit a
service centre.
As the mobile phone firmware
update requires the user’s full
attention for the duration of the
update process, please make
sure to check all instructions
and notes that appear at each
step before proceeding. Please
note that removing the USB
data cable or battery during the
upgrade may seriously damage
your mobile phone.
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Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use
Please read these simple
guidelines. Not following these
guidelines may be dangerous
or illegal.
Exposure to radio
frequency energy
Radio wave exposure and
Specific Absorption Rate
(SAR) information. This mobile
phone model LG-A258 has
been designed to comply with
applicable safety requirements
for exposure to radio waves.
These requirements are
based on scientific guidelines
that include safety margins
designed to assure the safety
of all persons, regardless of age
and health.
The radio wave exposure
•
guidelines employ a unit of
measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate,
or SAR. Tests for SAR are
conducted using standardised
methods with the phone
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transmitting at its highest
certified power level in all
used frequency bands.
While there may be
•
differences 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 10g
of tissue.
The highest SAR value for
•
this model phone tested by
DASY4 for use at the ear is
0.574 W/kg (10 g) and when
worn on the body is 0.823
W/kg(10 g).
The SAR limit recommended
•
by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE) is 1.6 W/kg averaged
over 1g 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 void
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.
Repairs under warranty, at
•
LG’s option, may include
replacement parts or boards
that are either new or
reconditioned, provided that
they have functionality equal
to that of the parts being
replaced.
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 which could
cause injury or 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).
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Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use (Continued)
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 the accessories like
•
earphones cautiously. Do
not touch the antenna
unnecessarily.
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Efficient phone operation
Electronic devices
All mobile phones may get
interference, which could affect
performance.
Do not use your mobile
•
phone near medical
equipment without
requesting permission. Avoid
placing the phone over
pacemakers, for example, in
your breast pocket.
Your mobile phone may
•
cause interference with some
hearing aids.
Minor interference may affect
•
TVs, radios, PCs, etc.
Road safety
Do not use a hand-held
•
phone while driving.
Give full attention to driving.
•
Use a hands-free kit.
•
Pull off the road and park
•
before making or answering a
call if driving conditions allow
you to do so.
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, ensure it is not
obstructed by your mobile
device or accessories. It may
fail or cause a serious injury if
obstructed when deployed.
If you are listening to music
•
whilst out and about, please
ensure that the volume
is at a reasonable level
so that you are aware of
your surroundings. This is
particularly important when
near roads.
Avoid damage to your
hearing
Damage to your hearing can
occur if you are exposed to
loud sound for long periods of
time. Therefore we recommend
not to turn the phone on or off
while holding the handset 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.
Glass Parts
Some parts of your mobile
device are made of glass.
This glass could break if your
mobile device is dropped
on a hard surface or receives
substantial impact. If the glass
breaks, do not touch or attempt
to remove. Stop using your
mobile device until the glass
is replaced by an authorized
service provider.
Blasting area
Do not use the phone where
blasting is in progress. Observe
restrictions, and follow any
regulations or rules.
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Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use (Continued)
Potentially explosive
atmospheres
Do not use the phone at a
•
petrol station.
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 in aircraft.
Turn your mobile phone off
•
before boarding any aircraft.
Do not use it on the ground
•
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.
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Emergency calls
Emergency calls may not be
available under all mobile
networks. Therefore, you should
never depend solely on the
phone for emergency calls.
Use your mobile phone to
call emergency services for
yourself or others in the case of
fire, traffic accident or medical
emergencies;
- Australia Dial (0-0-0)
- New Zealand Dial (1-1-1)
- International Dial (1-1-2)
- other local emergency
number.
Remember, it is a free call when
dialling emergency services
from your mobile phone in
Australia.
Battery information and
care
You do not need to
•
completely discharge the
battery before recharging.
Unlike older batteries, 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.
Keep the metal contacts of
•
the battery clean.
Replace the battery when
•
it no longer provides
acceptable performance.
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 high humidity, such
as in the bathroom.
Do not leave the battery
•
in hot or cold places, this
may deteriorate the battery
performance.
Replacing with an incorrect
•
battery increases the chance
of explosion.
Dispose of used batteries in
•
accordance with your local
council regulations. Please
recycle when possible. Do not
dispose as 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
prevent unnecessary power
consumption of the charger.
Actual battery life will depend
•
on network configuration,
product settings, usage
patterns, battery and
environmental conditions.
Driver Safety Tips
Your mobile telephone gives
you the powerful ability to
communicate almost anywhere,
anytime. But an important
responsibility accompanies the
benefits of mobile phones, one
that every user must uphold.
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Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use (Continued)
When driving a car, driving is
your first responsibility. When
using your mobile phone
behind the wheel of a car,
practice good common sense
and remember the following
tips:
Use a hands free device to
•
add an additional layer of
convenience and safety to
your wireless phone with
one of the many hands free
accessories available today.
Let the person you are
•
speaking with know you
are driving; if necessary,
suspend the call in heavy
traffic or hazardous weather
conditions. Rain, sleet, snow,
ice and even heavy traffic can
be hazardous.
Do not take notes or look
•
up phone numbers while
driving. Typing up a “to do”
list or flipping through your
address book takes attention
away from your primary
responsibility of driving safely.
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Place calls when you are not
•
moving or before pulling into
traffic. Try to plan calls when
you will not be driving.
Do not engage in stressful
•
or emotional conversations
that may be distracting. Make
people you are talking with
aware you are driving and
suspend conversations that
have the potential to divert
your attention from the road.
Use your mobile phone to
•
call emergency services for
yourself or others in the case
of fire, traffic accident or
medical emergencies;
- Australia Dial (0-0-0)
- New Zealand Dial (1-1-1)
- International Dial (1-1-2)
- other local emergency
number.
Remember, it is a free call
when dialling emergency
services from your mobile
phone in Australia.
Use your mobile phone to
•
help others in emergencies.
If you see an auto accident,
crime in progress or other
serious emergency where
lives are in danger, call the
emergency number, as you
would want others to do for
you.
If you see a broken down
•
vehicle posing no serious
hazard, a broken traffic signal,
a minor traffic accident where
no one appears injured,
or a vehicle you know to
be stolen, call roadside
assistance, local traffic
autority or police station.
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Accessories
These accessories are available for use with the LG-A258.
(Items described below may be optional.)
Charger Battery
Stereo headset
NOTE:
•
Always use genuine LG accessories.
•
Failure to do this may void your warranty.
•
Accessories may vary in different regions.
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User Guide
Learn more about your
LG-A258.
Technical Data
Ambient Temperatures
Max.: +55°C (discharging)
+45°C (charging)
Min.: -10°C
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