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LG-A395
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MFL00000000 (1.0)

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  • Page 1 E N G L I S H User Guide LG-A395 www.lg.com MFL00000000 (1.0)
  • Page 3 LG-A395 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 contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting to know your phone ....5 Contacts ............13 Searching for a contact......13 Installing the SIM Cards and Charging the Adding a new contact ......13 Battery............7 Adding a contact to a group ..... 14 Installing the SIM Cards ......7 Messaging ..........14 Turning Your Phone On and Off ..10 Lock/Unlock Your Keypad ....10...
  • Page 5 E-mail ............19 Voice recorder ......... 22 Setting up your e-mail ......19 Recording your voice memo .....23 Sending an e-mail using your new Applications ..........23 account............19 Organizer ..........23 Camera .............20 Setting your alarm .......23 Taking a quick photo ......20 Using the calendar ......
  • Page 6 Settings ............ 25 Troubleshooting ........54 Switching your SIM cards ....25 Activating SIM cards ......26 Setting Phone Profile ......26 Changing your display settings ..26 Changing your connectivity settings 26 Changing your Bluetooth settings ...26 Pairing with another Bluetooth device 27 Changing your phone settings ..28 Changing your security settings ..29 Resetting your phone ......30 Phone Software update ......30...

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone LED Blinker Headset jack LED indicator blink with respective Navigation keys color on pressing of SIM Switch Key Use for quick access to phone functions (SSK) in the idle screen, notification • In standby mode: Popup(Message and missed call) and Press Up Navigation Key: Media Player glow continuously while charging.
  • Page 8 Camera lens Back cover Charger / USB Cable connector SIM Switch Key SIM Switch Key is used to switch between SIM cards. You can switch to another SIM card by pressing the SIM Switch Key Battery more than 0.5 seconds. MicroSD Card slot SIM card slots...

  • Page 9: Installing The Sim Cards And Charging The Battery

    Installing the SIM Cards and Charging the Battery Installing a Memory card Formatting the Memory card From your home screen, Press Menu and Remove the Back cover and insert a micro SD card with the golden contact area facing select Gallery, Select External memory and downwards as shown in the diagram.
  • Page 10 Important! 2. Remove the battery. › The SIM card can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children. › Only 2G/2.5G SIM cards are supported. 3.
  • Page 11 4. Insert your battery. 6. Charge your battery. 5. Close the back cover. WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone.

  • Page 12: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning Your Phone On and Off 2. Press to initiate the call. You can power the phone On or Off by 3. To end the call, press pressing and holding the Power key. TIP! To enter + when making an international call, press and hold 0.

  • Page 13: Answering And Rejecting A Call

    TIP! To scroll through your contacts, use the TIP! You can change the settings on your up and down navigation keys. phone to answer your calls in different ways. Press Menu, select Settings and choose Call. TIP! You can make a call from any of the two Select Advanced settings then select Answer SIM cards, by selecting SIM Switching Key.

  • Page 14: Speed Dialling

    Speed dialling Note : To activate Speed dial , status should be On (Speed dial > Status) Press Menu and select Contacts > Options > Phonebook settings, then choose Viewing your call logs Speed dial. Set the Status and choose Press to view your missed, received and Set numbers.

  • Page 15: Contacts

    Contacts matching operator SIM. This makes possible to use benefit from using same operator. Searching for a contact To use Cost save mode feature,make sure the feature is On [Settings -> Call -> Cost 1. Select Contacts from the home screen. save mode] 2.

  • Page 16: Adding A Contact To A Group

    Messaging TIP! Assign SIM field is used to assign the Contact to Default SIM/SIM1/SIM2/SIM3/ SIM4. Call will be originated via assigned SIM Sending a message for the Contact when Cost Save mode is ON. 1. Press Menu, select Messaging, and choose Write message to send an SMS or MMS.

  • Page 17: Entering Text

    4. If you want to add some images or TIP! You can select your message type as videos etc, select Options and choose SMS or MMS when you enter text by pressing Add Picture, Add sound, Add video, Add Options > Switch to MMS/SMS. subject.

  • Page 18: T9 Mode

    Note: Some fields may allow only one text pressing keys . Press one key input mode (e.g. telephone number in address per letter. book fields). - If the word is still incorrect after typing completely, press the Up & Down T9 mode navigation keys to scroll through the T9 mode uses a built-in dictionary to...

  • Page 19: Abc Mode

    123 mode Changing the language Type numbers using one keystroke per LG-A395 supports various languages. number. You can also add numbers while There are two ways to change the writing remaining in letter modes by pressing and language from the writing screen. You can holding the desired key.

  • Page 20: Message Folders

    Message folders Sent messages - After sending out the message, the text message or multimedia Press Menu, select Messaging. And select message is saved in the Sent folder. the folder you want. Archive - You can access your saved Inbox - You will be alerted when you have messages.

  • Page 21: E-Mail

    To send/receive an e-mail, you should set up an e-mail account. You can stay in touch on the move using e-mail on your LG-A395. It’s quick and 1. From Menu Select Messaging and simple to set up a POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail choose E-mail.

  • Page 22: Camera

    3. Press key to take a photo. Media Player Video camera Your LG-A395 has a built-in Media player so Shooting a quick video you can play all your favourite music. 1. Press Menu and select Multimedia, then Playing a song choose Camera, Press Down Navigation Key 1.

  • Page 23: Fm Radio

    FM radio 2. Choose My playlists then select the song you want to play. Your LG-A395 has an FM radio feature so 3. Select to pause the song. you can tune into your favourite stations and 4. Select to skip to the next song.

  • Page 24: Listening To The Radio

    2. Select Options and choose Auto search. 2. The recording time is displayed on your You can also use the left and right phone. If you want to stop the recording, press Stop. navigation keys to search for stations. The recorded contents will be saved in Listening to the radio Gallery as .amr/.wav file.

  • Page 25: Recording Your Voice Memo

    Organizer Applications Your LG-A395 comes with preloaded games Setting your alarm to keep you amused when you have time (Menu > Organizer > Alarm clock) to spare. If you choose to download any...

  • Page 26: Using The Calendar

    Using the calendar Using your calculator (Menu > Organizer > Calendar) (Menu > Organizer > Calculator) When you enter this menu, a calendar The calculator provides the basic appears. A square cursor is located on the arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, current date.

  • Page 27: Adding A City To Your World Time

    Adding a city to your world time Internet Profiles. You can also manually enter an URL address and access the associated (Menu > Organizer > World time) wap page. Press Menu and select Internet. You can also check the current time of Note: An additional cost is incurred when major cities around the world.

  • Page 28: Activating Sim Cards

    Activating SIM cards Changing your connectivity settings (Menu > Settings > Quad SIM > (Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Quad SIM Settings) Data account) You can choose one or all of SIM cards you Your connectivity settings have already been would like to activate.

  • Page 29: Pairing With Another Bluetooth Device

    Temporary visible or Off your device from the Bluetooth menu. device to others. 3. Your LG-A395 will search for devices. • My name - Enter a name for your When the search is completed Pair and Back will appear on screen.

  • Page 30: Changing Your Phone Settings

    1. When you use a Bluetooth headset, Enjoy the freedom of adapting how your A2DP and AVRCP profiles are not LG-A395 works for your own style. supported while you play video. It • Date & Time - You can set functions means you will not listen video sound relating to the date and time.

  • Page 31: Changing Your Security Settings

    Internet, send messages when flight mode is switched on. Change your security settings to keep your • UART settings - User will be able to LG-A395 and the important information perform the operation from PC using safe. modem for selected SIM card in UART •...

  • Page 32: Resetting Your Phone

    ATMT settings with Phone Software update Sender name, Sending number list and Set anti-theft to On. Default security LG Mobile Phone Software update from code is “0000”. ATMT SMS will contain internet information about the stolen phone IMEI For more information on using this function, &...
  • Page 33 LG. duration of the update process, please make sure to check all instructions and notes that 1. Go to www.lg.com and select a country of appear at each step before proceeding. your choice. Please note that removing the USB data 2.

  • Page 34: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety Important Information WARNING This user’s guide contains important To reduce the possibility of electric information about the use and operation of shock, do not expose your product to this phone. Read all information carefully high humidity areas, such as bathroom for optimal performance and to avoid any or swimming pool.
  • Page 35 Safety Information affect nearby electronic equipment that not adequately shielded. You should consult Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the manufacturers of any personal medical rules may be illegal or dangerous. devices, as in the case of pacemakers and More detailed information is provided in this hearing aides, to determine whether they are user’s guide.
  • Page 36 • Make sure the battery does not come into • When in the car, do not leave your phone, contact with sharp-edged items, such as or install a hands-free kit, near the airbag. animal teeth or claws. This could cause If wireless equipment is improperly a fire.
  • Page 37 • Use only batteries and chargers provided • Do not use your phone in high explosive by LG. The warranty does not apply to areas, as this may generate sparks. products provided by other providers. • Do not damage the power cord by •...
  • Page 38 Information about the RF exposure • Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call. from FCC • Emergency calls can be made only within a service area. To make an emergency call, WARNING make sure you are within a service area Read this information before operating...
  • Page 39 Body effects with the safety standard previously set by both international and U.S. standards. This device was tested for typical body The design of this phone complies with FCC operation, keeping a distance of 1.5 cm guidelines and these international standards. (0.59 inch) between the user's body and the back of the phone.
  • Page 40 Part 15.19 statement tested for typical body operation, may not comply with FCC's RF exposure limits and This device complies with part 15 of FCC should be avoided. rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: External antenna mounted on the (1) This device may not cause harmful vehicle (optional, if available) interference, and (2) this device must...
  • Page 41 Part 15.105 statement turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the This equipment has been tested and found interference by one or more of the following to comply with the limits for a class B digital measures: device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC •...
  • Page 42 Battery Precautions Adapter Precautions (Charger) • Do not disassemble. • Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone and void your • Do not short-circuit. warranty. • Do not expose to high temperatures, over • The adapter or battery charger is only 60 °C (140 °F).
  • Page 43 • Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt • Replace the battery only with another to insert foreign objects into the battery, battery that has been qualified with the immerse or expose to water or other system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725- liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other 200x.
  • Page 44 Avoid damage to your ear • Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard. • Damage to your hear can occur due • For those host devices that utilize a to constant exposure to excessive high USB port as a charging source, the host sound.

  • Page 45: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions TIA's Safety Information In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) This includes complete security adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety information on wireless phones from TIA levels for handheld wireless phones. Those (Telecommunications guidelines are consistent with the safety Industry Association).
  • Page 46 Driving available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1). Check the laws and regulations related to the use of wireless phones in the * American National Standards Institute; areas where you drive. Always obey these National Council on Radiation Protection regulations.
  • Page 47 Electronic Devices recommendations based on wireless technology research. Most modern electronic equipment is People with pacemakers should: shielded from RF signals. • ALWAYS keep the phone at least fifteen However, certain electronic equipment may centimeters (six inches) from their not be shielded against the RF signals from pacemaker, whenever the phone is turned your wireless phone.
  • Page 48 Hearing Aids Health Care Facilities Some digital wireless phones may interfere Turn off your phone in health care facilities, with some hearing aids. In the event of whenever there are signs asking you to do such interference, we recommend that you so.
  • Page 49 Facilities with signs Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn off the phone in any facility where Turn off the phone when in an area with a warning signs request you to do so. potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Airplanes Sparks in such areas could cause an FCC regulations prohibit the use of phones...
  • Page 50 Safety Information contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders), and any other Read and observe the following information areas where you would normally be advised for the safe and proper use of your phone, to turn off your vehicle engine. and to prevent any damage.
  • Page 51 • Only use LG approved chargers that are • The battery life will vary depending specifically made for your phone model, on usage patterns and environmental since they are designed to maximize the conditions. battery life. • Intensive use of backlighting, browser, and •...
  • Page 52 Explosion, Shock and Fire Danger • Placing the phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle (power • Do not place the phone in a place plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, exposed to excessive dust, and keep the clip or pen) may short-circuit the phone.
  • Page 53 • Talking on the phone for a long period of remove the battery. If your phone does not time may reduce call quality, because of work, take it to an LG Authorized Service the heat generated during use. Facility. • When the phone has not been in use for a long time, store it in a safe place, with the power cord unplugged.
  • Page 54 • The power supply contains elements • When using the phone in public places, that could be harmful to your health, if you may set the ringer on vibrate to avoid components are handled directly. If this disturbing others. happens, we recommend immediate •...

  • Page 55: Accessories

    Battery User Guide Headset LG-A395 NOTE • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may be different in different regions; please check with our regional service company or agent for further enquires.
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Please take out battery and insert again. Then press Power key Telephone cannot be switched on to power on the phone. Battery empty Charge battery. Check charging indicator on display. The battery doesn’t Wipe the charging contacts, both on the phone and on the charge properly or battery, with a clear soft cloth.
  • Page 57 Problem Possible Solution Charging error— Only use original LG accessories. Wrong charger Charging error— Replace battery. Battery defective Charging error—No The battery is empty or has been not used for a long time. It battery icon appears may take a while before the battery icon appears on the screen.
  • Page 58 Problem Possible Solution Loss of Network You may be in a weak signal area. Move and try again. You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service provider. Contact the service provider for further details.
  • Page 59 Problem Possible Solution Your correspondent Be sure that you have switched off the loudspeaker. Be sure that cannot hear you you are holding the phone close enough to your mouth. The speaking microphone is located at the bottom of the phone. The voice quality of Check the signal strength indicator on the display.
  • Page 60 Possible Solution If the above Take note of the model number of your mobile phone and a guidelines do not clear description of the problem. Contact your phone dealer or help you to solve the LG Service Center for help. problem...

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