LG Electronics 225 manual

LG225 User Guide[...]

2 Unpacking ................................................................. 7 For Your Safety ......................................................... 8 Your Phone ............................................................. 13 Phone Components .......................................................... 13 Your Phone’s Features ...............[...]

3 Conference Calls .............................................................. 28 Making a Second Call ...................................................... 28 Setting Up a Conference Call .......................................... 28 Activate the Conference Call on Hold ........................... 28 Adding Calls to the Conference Call .......[...]

4 Check Memory .................................................................. 40 Web Access ........................................................... 41 Home ................................................................................... 41 Favorites ............................................................................. 41 Go to UR[...]

5 Notepad .............................................................................. 51 World Clock ....................................................................... 51 Unit Converter ................................................................... 52 Tip Calculator .................................................................... 5[...]

6 Send My Number .............................................................. 57 Call Waiting ........................................................................ 57 Minute Minder ................................................................... 57 Auto Redial ......................................................................... 57 Send[...]

7 Unpacking Check to make sure that you have all the parts shown below. Handset Standard Battery User Guide Travel Adapter[...]

8 For Y our Safety Important Information This user guide contains important information on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this user guide could void your warranty for thi[...]

9 For Your Safety ] Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or flammable materials. ] Make sure that no sharp-edged items come into contact with the battery. There is a risk of this causing a fire. ] Store the battery in a place out of reach of children. ] Be careful that children do not swallow any parts such as rubber plugs (earp[...]

10 For Your Safety ] Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire. ] Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers. ] Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its acce[...]

11 For Your Safety Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5cm) between the user’s body and the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.6 inches(1.5cm) must be maintained between the user s body and the back[...]

12 For Your Safety Adapter (Charger) Cautions ] Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone and void your warranty. ] The adapter or battery charger is intended for indoor use only. Do not expose the adapter or battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as the bathroom. Avoiding hearing damage Perman[...]

13 Y our Phone Phone Components Menu Names Menu Names 1. Earpiece 7. Display screen 2. Left soft key 3. Side keys 4. Send key 8. Navigation key 10. Right soft key 9. Message key 14. Clear key 13. End / Power key 5. Alpha numeric keys 12. Camera key 11. OK key 6. Microphone[...]

14 Your Phone 14 Your Phone’s Features 1. Earpiece 2,10. Left soft key/Right soft key: Each of these keys performs the functions indicated by the text on the display immediately above them. 3. Side keys: These keys are used to control the volume of ringtone in standby mode and speaker volume during a call. 4. Send key: You can dial a phone number[...]

15 Your Phone Backlight A backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open the flip, the backlight turns on. It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight Timer menu option. To specify the length of time the backlight is active, set the Backlight Timer menu option (Menu 9[...]

16 Your Phone On-Screen Icons The table below describes various display indicators or icons that appear on the phone’s display screen. Icon Description Indicates that GPRS service is available. Indicates the alarm has been set and is on. Indicates Ring has been set for alert. Indicates the Schedule function. Indicates the receipt of a message. In[...]

17 Getting Started 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. n Important! The plug-in SIM Card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when h[...]

18 Getting Started 4. To insert the battery, align the golden contacts of the battery with the corresponding connectors on the battery compartment. Press down on the opposite end of the battery until it snaps into place. 5. Attach the back cover by sliding up into position until it clicks. Charging the Battery The use of unauthorized accessories co[...]

19 Getting Started 3. When charging is finished, disconnect the travel charger from the phone by pressing on the gray tabs on both sides of the connector while pulling the connector out. n Notice ] If your phone is powered on while charging, you’ll see the bars in the battery indicator icon cycle. When the battery is fully charged, the bars in th[...]

20 Getting Started Access Codes You can use the access codes described in this section to avoid unauthorized use of your phone. The access codes can be changed by using the Change Codes feature (Menu 9.5.3). Security code (4 digits) The security code protects the unauthorized use of your phone. The default security code is set to ‘ 0000 ’ and t[...]

21 General Functions Making a Call 1. Make sure your phone is powered on. 2. Enter a phone number including the area code. To edit a number on the display screen, simply press the key to erase one digit at a time. ] Press and hold the key to erase the entire number. 3. Press the [SEND] key to call the number. 4. When finished, press the [END] key. [...]

22 General Functions Adjusting the Volume During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the side keys of the phone. In idle mode, you can adjust the ring volume using the side keys. Answering a Call When you receive a call, the phone rings and the flashing phone icon appears on the screen. If the caller can be identified, the caller[...]

23 General Functions 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. ABC Mode Thi[...]

24 General Functions 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting any keystrokes. 3. Complete each word with a space by pressing the key or the right navigation key. To delete letters, press . Press and hold down to erase the letters continuously. In T9 input mode, you can select a different T9 language such as English, Spanish by pressing ke[...]

Press the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode. Using the Symbol Mode The Symbol Mode enables you to enter various symbols or special characters. To enter a symbol, press the key. Use the navigation keys to select the desired symbol and press the [ OK ] key. T9 dictionary The T9[...]

26 Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize the phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked the left soft key and the right soft key. Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. The soft key fu[...]

Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. To access these functions during a call, press the right soft key [ Options ]. During a Call The menu displayed on the handset screen during a call is different than the default main menu displayed when in idle screen, and the options are described below. Making a Sec[...]

28 In-Call Menu display on the display screen. The loudspeaker is automatically deactivated when you end the call. n Warning Because of the higher volume level, don’t place the phone too close your ear while the speakerphone is enabled. Conference Calls The conference service provides you with the ability to have a simultaneous conversation with [...]

29 In-Call Menu Private Call in a Conference Call To have a private call with one caller from a conference call, press the right soft key and select the Private Menu from the Conference Call option. When the numbers of the callers are displayed, select the one you wish to speak in private. Ending a Conference Call Currently active conference call c[...]

The following illustration shows the available menu structure and indicates the: ] Number assigned to each menu option. ] Page where you can find the feature description. 1. Prepaid (see page 33) 1.1 Add Airtime (*) 1.2 Buy Airtime (*) 1.3 My Phone Number 1.4 Airtime Info. 1.5 Airtime Display 1.6 Serial Number 1.7 SIM Serial Number 1.8 Code Entry M[...]

31 Menu Tree 4. Games & Apps (see page 43) 4.1 Games & Apps 4.2 Information 5. My Folder (see page 45) 5.1 Favorites 5.2 Games & Apps 5.3 Audio 5.4 Graphics 6. Recent Calls (see page 46) 6.1 Missed Calls 6.2 Dialed Calls 6.3 Received Calls 6.4 Delete Recent Calls 6.5 Call Duration 6.5.1 Last Call 6.5.2 Dialed Calls 6.5.3 Received Calls [...]

32 Menu Tree 9. Settings (see page 55) 9.1 Audio 9.1.1 Ringtones 9.1.2 Volume 9.1.3 Ring Alert Type 9.1.4 Message Alert Tones 9.1.5 Key Tones 9.2 Display 9.2.1 Wallpaper 9.2.2 Backlight Timer 9.2.3 Contrast 9.2.4 Languages 9.3 Date & Time 9.3.1 Set Date 9.3.2 Date Format 9.3.3 Set Time 9.3.4 Time Format 9.3.5 Auto Update 9.4 Call 9.4.1 Answer M[...]

33 Prepaid With prepaid service, you buy wireless network services in advance. Your phone works the same way did before, with some additional features. You can check your prepaid balance, and money to your account, and call customer service. Prepaid service may not be available from your wireless service provider. Contact your service provider for [...]

34 Messages New Message Menu 2.1 Text (Menu 2.1.1) You can write and edit text messages of up to 154 characters. 1. Type in a message using key presses. For details on how to enter text, refer to page 22 ( Entering Text ). 2. After completing the message select the required option by pressing the right soft key [ Options ]. The following options ar[...]

35 Messages Multimedia (Menu 2.1.2) n Note If you select a graphic or an audio file while writing a multimedia message, the file loading time will take about 5 seconds. You will not be able to activate any key during the file loading time. When the file loading is complete, you will be able to write a multimedia message. You can write and edit mult[...]

36 Messages n Note If you select a photo when writing a multimedia message, the loading duration is about 5 seconds. No key can be activated during that time. After the picture is loaded, you can continue to write the multimedia message. Inbox Menu 2.2 You will be alerted when you receive a message. They will be stored in the Inbox. In the Inbox, y[...]

37 Messages Outbox Menu 2.4 If the message transmission fails, you can save the message in the Outbox. The following [Options] are available in the Outbox list. ] Delete: Deletes the message you choose. ] Edit: Allows you to edit the selected message (Only for Text message). ] Resend: Allows you to send the selected message again (only for multimed[...]

38 Messages The following [Options] are available. ] Send Via - Text Message: Allows you to send the selected template message via SMS. - Multimedia Message: Allows you to send the selected template message via MMS. ] Delete: Allows you to delete the selected template message. Multimedia (Menu 2.7.2) 1. You can add new multimedia templates by press[...]

39 Messages n Note If you select a photo when writing a multimedia message, the loading duration is about 5 seconds. No key can be activated during that time. After the picture is loaded, you can continue to write the multimedia message. Business Card (Menu 2.7.3) This feature allows you to create your own name card. You can key in the Name, Mobile[...]

40 Messages ] Priority: You can set the priority of the message you choose. ] Validity Period: This network service allows you to set how long your multimedia messages will be stored at the message center. ] Delivery Reports: Allows you to request a delivery confirmation mail for a Multimedia message. ] Read Receipts: Allows you to request a messag[...]

41 Web Access You can access various WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) / Web services such as news, and weather. These services are specially designed for mobile phones and they are maintained by the service providers. n Note Check the availability of WAP services, pricing and tariffs with your network operator and/or the service provider whose s[...]

42 Web Access ] New Favorite: Add a new favorite manually ] New Folder: Add a new folder manually ] Send URL: Allows the favorite information to be sent via SMS to another person ] Delete All: Allows you to erase all favorites Go to URL Menu 3.3 You can directly connect to the site you want. You need to enter a specific URL. Cache Settings Menu 3.4[...]

43 Games & Apps Java is a technology developed by Sun Microsystems. Similar to the way you would download the Java Applet using the standard Netscape or MS Internet Explorer browsers, Java MIDIet can be downloaded using the WAP enabled phone. Depending on the service provider, all Java based programs such as Java games can be downloaded and run[...]

44 Games & Apps Check Memory (Menu 4.2.1) Displays maximum memory capacity and total available memory information. Java Version (Menu 4.2.2) Displays the current Java version.[...]

45 My Folder Favorites Menu 5.1 This function allows you to store and edit frequently accessed sites. For further details, see page 44 (Menu 4.2). Games & Apps Menu 5.2 For further details, see page 33 (Menu 1.2). Audio Menu 5.3 The right soft key [ Options ] will bring up the following options. ] Send Via: You can send the selected audio file [...]

46 Recent Calls You can check the record of missed, received, and dialed calls only if the network supports the Calling Line Identification (CLI) within the service area. The number and name (if available) are displayed together with the date and time of the call. You can also view call times. Missed Calls Menu 6.1 • View the number, if available[...]

47 Recent Calls Dialed Calls (Menu 6.5.2) Duration of the outgoing calls. Received Calls (Menu 6.5.3) Duration of the incoming calls. All Calls (Menu 6.5.4) Total Duration of all calls made and incoming calls since the timer was last reset.[...]

48 T ools Camera Menu 7.1 The phone supports 3 modes that can be set to capture images and they are 160X120, 320X240 and 640X480. n Note Built-in VGA camera with zoom and 3 image resolutions (default set to 320 x 240). Increasing resolution will reduce the number of images stored at one time. You can access the camera feature directly by pressing a[...]

49 Tools ] Shutter Sound: Allows you to select a sound when you press the shutter. Sound 1 / Sound 2 / Sound 3 / Silent ] Default Settings: This restores the default camera settings (Size, Brightness, Zoom, etc.). Photo Album (Menu 7.1.2) In this menu, you can review the pictures you have taken. This feature offers the ability to store all captured[...]

50 Tools 3. If you want to set the time for activating the alarm, press the down navigation key. 4. Enter the required time, press the down navigation key. 5. The following options are available. • Once: The alarm rings only once and is then deactivated. • Daily: The alarm rings every day at the same time. • Weekly: The alarm rings every week[...]

51 Tools ] All Schedules: Shows the notes that are set for all days. Use the up/down navigation keys to browse through the note lists. You can use the menu by press the right soft key [ Options ]. ] Go to Date: Allows you to jump to a specific date. ] Delete Old: Delete the past schedule event that has already been notified. ] Delete All: Delete al[...]

52 Tools n Note The time zone setting of each city in World time menu may be affected by network condition. Unit Converter Menu 7.7 This function converts any measurement into the unit you want. There are 4 types that can be converted into units: Length , Surface , Weight , and Volume . 1. You can select one of four unit types by pressing the left [...]

53 Address Book Contacts Menu 8.1 This menu allows you to save and manage contact address information. The Contacts functions allow you to add a new address or search saved contact addresses by name. New Contact Menu 8.2 This menu allows you to add a new contact address. You can input contact address information including name, phone numbers, email[...]

54 Address Book Copy All Contacts Menu 8.5 This menu allows you to copy all of the information from your SIM Card, e.g. name, handset number, etc., to your handset. If a name is duplicated during the copying operation, the information is also duplicated. ] SIM to Phone: You can copy the entry from the SIM Card card to the phone memory. ] Phone to S[...]

55 Settings Audio Menu 9.1 There are 4 sound modes: General, Vibrate All, Silent and Ear Mic. General, Vibrate All and Silent modes can be changed from the Volume menu under Ringtone. In addition, pressing and holding the key on idle screen mode can swap Normal and Manner mode. Ear Mic is available when respective instruments are attached. Ringtone[...]

56 Settings Backlight Timer (Menu 9.2.2) You can select whether or not the phone uses the backlight. • 10 Seconds turns the backlight off 10 seconds after the last key was pressed. • 30 Seconds turns the backlight off 30 seconds after the last key was pressed. • 60 Seconds turns the backlight off 60 seconds after the last key was pressed. •[...]

57 Settings Call Menu 9.4 Answer Mode (Menu 9.4.1) This allows you to determine when to answer the phone. ] Flip Open: This option allows you to answer a call simply by opening the flip. ] Any Key: You can answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except the [END] key. ] Send Key Only: You can answer an incoming call by only pressing the [SEND] [...]

58 Settings Security Menu 9.5 Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. They are described in the following sections (see pages 20) Request PIN Code (Menu 9.5.1) When the PIN code request feature is is set to ‘Enable’, you must enter your PIN each time you switch the phone on. Consequently, any person who does [...]

59 Settings Connection Menu 9.6 GPRS Attach (Menu 9.6.1) If you select Power On and you are in a network that supports packet data, the phone registers to the GPRS network and sending short messages will be done via GPRS. Also, starting an active packet data connection, for example, to send and receive e-mail, is quicker. If you select When Needed [...]

60 Q&A Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with the phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for a service or calling a service engineer. Q How do I view the list of outgoing calls, incoming calls and missed calls? A Press the [SEND] key. Q How do I view all numbers stored in memory? A Press the down n[...]

61 Q&A Q Why does the battery life get shorter in standby mode? A The battery is worn out. As time passes, the battery life gradually becomes shorter. If the battery lasts about half the amount of time as when first purchased, it’s time to purchase a new battery. Q Why does the battery run out so quickly during normal use? A It is due to the [...]

62 Accessories Travel Adapter This adapter allows you to charge the battery. It supports standard U.S. 120 Volt 60Hz outlets. It takes under 4 hours to charge a completely discharged battery. Battery Standard battery is available. Vehicle Power Adapter You can operate the phone and trickle charge the phone battery from your vehicle by using the veh[...]

63 Safety Guidelines TIA Safety Information Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices is required in the owner’s manual for CTIA Certification. Use of the remaining TIA language is encouraged when appropriate. Exposure to [...]

64 Safety Guidelines Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: ] Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless [...]

65 Safety Guidelines Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Health Care Facilities Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any r[...]

66 Safety Guidelines For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could resu[...]

67 Safety Guidelines Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards ] Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and keep the minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources. ] Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the power plug pin when it is dirty. ] When using the power plug, ensure that it is firml[...]

68 Safety Guidelines ] The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup your important phone numbers. (Ring tones, text messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data. ] When you [...]

69 Safety Guidelines and to repair, replace, or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: ] Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the [...]

70 Safety Guidelines 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term ‘wireless phone’ refers here to handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called ‘cell’, ‘mobile’, or ‘PCS’ phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the short distan[...]

71 Safety Guidelines average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. 5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime[...]

72 Safety Guidelines studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world. 7. How can I find out how much radio frequency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone? All phones sold in the United States must comply w[...]

73 Safety Guidelines made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines. 9. Wha[...]

74 Safety Guidelines children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. 11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test method[...]

75 Safety Guidelines National Radiological Protection Board (UK) (http://www.nrpb.org.uk/) 10 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When operating a car, driving [...]

76 Safety Guidelines 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red light or otherwise stationary. But if you need to dial while driving, fol[...]

77 Safety Guidelines which a driver may use his or her phone while operating a vehicle. For more information, please call to 888-901-SAFE, or visit our website www.wow-com.com Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) This Model Phone Meets the Government’s Requirements for Exposure to Radio Waves. Your wireless phone is a radio tran[...]

78 Safety Guidelines between SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on fil[...]

79 Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the feature on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Call Barring Ability to restrict outgoing and incoming calls. Call Divert Ability to reroute calls to another number. Call waiting Ability to inform users that th[...]

80 Glossary Phone Password Security code used to unlock the phone when you have selected the option to lock it automatically each time it switches on. Roaming Use of your phone when you are outside your home area (when traveling for example). SDN (Service Dial Number) Telephone numbers supplied by your network provider and giving access to special [...]