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  • Page 1 LG225 User Guide Some of contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
  • Page 2 All materials used herein, including but not limited to trademarks, service marks, and all other commercially valuable rights, properties and products are owned by and proprietary to LG Electronics, Inc. and may not be reproduced, republished, redistributed or disseminated, either in whole or in part, without the express written permission of LG Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 3: Limited Warranty Statement

    LG, including damage caused by shipping, blown fuses, spills of food or liquid. 3. Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship.
  • Page 4 LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. 201 James Record Road Huntsville, AL 35824 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.
  • Page 5 LG225 User Guide...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking... 7 For Your Safety... 8 Your Phone ... 13 Phone Components ... 13 Your Phone’s Features... 14 Display Information... 15 Getting Started ... 17 Installing the SmartChip ... 17 Charging the Battery ... 18 Turning Your Phone On and Off ... 19 Access Codes...
  • Page 7 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... 28 Private Call in a Conference Call... 29 Ending a Conference Call ... 29 Menu Tree...
  • Page 8 Web Access ... 42 Home ... 42 Favorites... 42 Go to URL... 43 Network Profiles ... 43 Cache Settings... 43 Clear Cache ... 43 Allow Cache... 43 Security Certificates ... 43 Information ... 43 Games &Apps... 44 Games & Apps... 44 Information ...
  • Page 9 Notepad ... 51 World Clock... 51 Unit Converter ... 52 Tip Calculator... 52 Address Book ... 53 Contacts ... 53 New Contact... 53 Speed Dial List ... 53 Caller Groups ... 53 Copy All Contacts ... 54 Delete All Contacts ... 54 Settings ...
  • Page 10 Answer Mode ... 58 Send My Number ... 58 Call Waiting... 58 Minute Minder... 59 Auto Redial... 59 Closed User Group... 59 Send DTMF Tones ... 59 Security ... 59 Request PIN Code... 59 Call Barring Service ... 60 Fixed Dial Number (FDN) ... 60 Change Codes ...

  • Page 11: Unpacking

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

  • Page 12: For Your Safety

    For Your 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 this equipment.
  • Page 13 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 (earphone, connection parts of the phone, etc.).
  • Page 14 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 accessories.
  • Page 15 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 of the phone.
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: Your Phone

    Your Phone Phone Components 1. Earpiece 2. Left soft key 3. Side keys 4. Send key 5. Alpha numeric keys 6. Microphone 7. Display screen Menu Menu Names Names 8. Navigation key 9. Message key 10. Right soft key 11. OK key 12.

  • Page 18: Your Phone's Features

    Your Phone 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.

  • Page 19: Display Information

    Antenna Camera Display 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.
  • Page 20 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 the strength of the network signal. Indicates that GPRS service is available. Indicates the status of the battery charge. Indicates a call is in progress.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing the SmartChip When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SmartChip loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and many others. Important! The plug-in SmartChip and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card.

  • Page 22: Charging The Battery

    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.

  • Page 23: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    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. Notice If your phone is powered on while charging, you’ll see the bars in the battery indicator icon cycle.

  • Page 24: Access Codes

    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.

  • Page 25: General Functions

    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 key to erase one digit at a time. Press and hold the key to erase the entire number.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Volume

    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.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 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 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 and French by pressing and holding down the...
  • Page 29 General Functions 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.

  • Page 30: Selecting Functions And Options

    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 menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. The soft key functions vary depending on the mode of the phone.

  • Page 31: In-Call Menu

    In-Call Menu 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.

  • Page 32: Conference Calls

    In-Call Menu display on the display screen. The loudspeaker is automatically deactivated when you end the call. 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 more than one caller.

  • Page 33: Private Call In A Conference Call

    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.

  • Page 34: Menu Tree

    Menu Tree 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. Camera (see page 33) 1.1 Take Photo 1.2 Photo Album 1.3 Check Memory 2.
  • Page 35 5. Media Services (see page 46) 5.1 Favorites 5.2 Games & Apps 5.3 Audio 5.4 Graphics 6. Recent Calls (see page 47) 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 6.5.4 All Calls...
  • Page 36 Menu Tree 9. Settings (see page 56) 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...

  • Page 37: Camera

    Camera The phone supports 3 modes that can be set to capture images and they are 160X120, 320X240 and 640X480. 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.

  • Page 38: Photo Album

    Camera 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 In this menu, you can review the pictures you have taken.

  • Page 39: Messaging

    Messaging New Message 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].

  • Page 40: Multimedia

    Messaging Multimedia (Menu 2.1.2) 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.

  • Page 41: Inbox

    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 You will be alerted when you receive a message.

  • Page 42: Outbox

    Messaging Outbox 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 multimedia messages).

  • Page 43: Multimedia

    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.

  • Page 44: Business Card

    Messaging 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.

  • Page 45: Voicemail Number

    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.

  • Page 46: Web Access

    Note Your phone may have some pre-installed bookmarks for sites not affiliated with LG. LG does not warrant or endorse these sites. If you choose to access them, you should take the same precautions for security or content as you would with any site.

  • Page 47: Go To Url

    View: Display the favorite title and URL Delete: Allow you to erase the selected favorite Edit: Modify the existing favorite item Move to Folder: Move the selected favorite to the folder that you've created. 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...

  • Page 48: Games &Apps

    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 on a phone.

  • Page 49: Information

    Games & Apps Information Menu 4.2 The downloaded programs using the WAP are stored in the phone memory. There is a maximum memory capacity in a phone and once you exceed this memory, you will not be able to store any more programs. The View Information menu allows you to check the available memory capacity in a phone.

  • Page 50: Media Services

    Media Services Favorites This function allows you to store and edit frequently accessed sites. For further details, see page 44 (Menu 4.2). Games & Apps For further details, see page 33 (Menu 1.2). Audio The right soft key [Options] will bring up the following options.

  • Page 51: Recent Calls

    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.

  • Page 52: Call Costs

    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. Call Costs Call costs allows you to check the cost of the last call or all calls.
  • Page 53 Note When all units have been used, no calls can be made except emergency calls. Depending on the SIM card, you need the PIN2 code to set a call cost limit. Auto Display (Menu 6.7.3) This network service allows you to see automatically the cost of your last calls.

  • Page 54: Tools

    Tools Alarm Clock Set the alarm to ring at a specific time. In the Alarm Clock menu, the following options are available: On: Set the time(hour and minute) for activating the alarm. 1. Enter the menu. 2. Select [On] by pressing the right/left navigation keys. 3.

  • Page 55: Calculator

    Delete: Allows you to delete the selected schedule. New Schedule: You can edit a maximum of 30 characters and create up to 30 notes. Edit: Allows you to edit the selected schedule. Calendar: Allows you to consult the calendar. Scheduler Tone: The phone can sound an alarm tone when the scheduled date for an event has been reached with this option.

  • Page 56: Unit Converter

    Tools To select the time zone in which you are located, proceed as follows: 1. Select the city corresponding to your time zone by pressing the left/right navigation keys one or more times. The local date and time are displayed. 2.

  • Page 57: Address Book

    Address Book Contacts 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 This menu allows you to add a new contact address. You can input contact address information including name, phone numbers, email addresses, group information items, memos, and image (photograph).

  • Page 58: Copy All Contacts

    Address Book Copy All Contacts This menu allows you to copy all of the information from your SmartChip, 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 SmartChip card to the phone memory.
  • Page 59 Address Book 3. Use the up/down navigation keys to select a service. Press the [SEND] key. Check Memory (Menu 8.8.2) You can check how many names and numbers are stored in the Address Book (SIM card and phone memories). My Mobile Number (Menu 8.8.3) Allows you to display your phone number in the SIM card.

  • Page 60: Settings

    Settings Audio 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 screen mode can swap Normal and Manner mode. Ear Mic is available when respective instruments are attached.

  • Page 61: Backlight Timer

    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. •...

  • Page 62: Call

    Settings Call Call Forwarding (Menu 9.4.1) When this network service is activated, you can direct your incoming calls to another number, for example, to your voice mailbox number. For details, contact your service provider. Select one of the divert options, for example, select If busy to divert voice calls when your number is busy or when you reject incoming calls.

  • Page 63: Minute Minder

    Minute Minder (Menu 9.4.5) This option allows you to specify whether the phone must beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of the call. Auto Redial (Menu 9.4.6) Select On, your phone redials the number you're trying to call up to 10 times after you hear a quick, busy signal.

  • Page 64: Call Barring Service

    Settings The following options are available: Enable: You must enter the PIN each time the phone is switched on. Disable: The phone connects directly to the network when you switch it on. Call Barring Service (Menu 9.5.2) Call barring allows you to restrict from making and receiving calls with your phone.

  • Page 65: Change Codes

    Enable: You can only call phone numbers stored in the Address Book. You must enter your PIN2. Disable: You can call any number. Number List: You can view the number list saved as fixed dial number. Note Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu option is not displayed.

  • Page 66: Gprs Attach

    Settings Preferred: You can set a list of preferred networks the handset should attempt to register with first, before attempting to register to any other networks. This list is created from the handset’s predefined list of known networks. GPRS Attach (Menu 9.6.2) If you select Power On and you are in a network that supports packet data, the phone registers to the GPRS...

  • Page 67: Q&A

    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. How do I view the list of outgoing calls, incoming calls and missed calls? Press the [SEND] key.
  • Page 68 Q&A Why does the battery life get shorter in standby mode? 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. Why does the battery run out so quickly during normal use? It is due to the user environment or a large number...

  • Page 69: Accessories

    Accessories There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone. You can select these options according to your personal communication requirements. Consult your local dealer for availability. Travel Adapter This adapter allows you to charge the battery. It supports standard U.S.

  • Page 70: Safety Guidelines

    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.
  • Page 71 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 phones in the areas where you drive.
  • Page 72 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.
  • Page 73 The battery does not need to be fully discharged before recharging. Safety Guidelines Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your phone model since they are designed to maximize battery life. Do not disassemble or impact the battery as it may cause electric shock, short-circuit, and fire.
  • Page 74 Service Center to replace the damaged antenna. Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, turn it off immediately and remove the battery. If the phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized Service Center. Do not paint your phone.
  • Page 75 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.
  • Page 76 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 type emitted by wireless...
  • Page 77 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 distance between the phone and the user’s head.
  • Page 78 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.
  • Page 79 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 with Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Page 80 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.
  • Page 81 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 to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and...
  • Page 82 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 is your first responsibility.
  • Page 83 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.

  • Page 84: Specific Absorption Rate

    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.
  • Page 85 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.

  • Page 86: Glossary

    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.
  • Page 87 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 services, such as voice...

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