LG -A390 User Manual

LG-A390 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.
MFL67787710 (1.0)
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 removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children.
› Only 2G/2.5G SIM cards are supported.
Illustrations
1 Open back cover.
2 Remove the battery.
1 2
3 Insert your SIM Cards.
4 Insert your battery.
Close the back cover.
5
6 Charge your battery.
4 5
WARNING: Do not remove
the battery when the phone
is switched on, as this may
damage the phone.
2. From Options Choose Write e-mail and a new Media Player
e-mail editor screen will open.
Your LG-A390 has a built-in Media player so you can
3. Enter the recipient's address and write a
play all your favourite music.
subject.
FM radio
4. Enter your message.
5. Press Options, select Add attachments to
Your LG-A390 has an FM radio feature so you can
add a file. tune into your favourite stations and listen on the
6. From Options Choose Send to sent your move.
e-mail. Note: You will need to insert your headset in order to
listen to the radio. Insert the plug into the headset

Camera

connector in order to listen to the radio and keep the
You can take photos with the built in camera and
good radio reception.
adjust its settings to suit your needs.
Voice recorder
Video camera
Use your Voice recorder to record voice memos or
You can record a video clip through the built-in other sounds.
camera.

Settings

Changing your connectivity settings (Menu >
Settings > Connectivity > Data account)
Switching your SIM cards (Menu >
Your connectivity settings have already been set up
Settings > Dual SIM > Dual SIM switch)
by your network operator, so you can enjoy your new
You can choose which SIM card you're going to use
phone from switch on. If you want to change any
between manually or automatically.
settings, use this menu. You can configure the Data
account in this menu.
Activating SIM cards (Menu > Settings > Dual
SIM > Dual SIM Settings)
Changing your Bluetooth settings (Menu
You can choose one or all of SIM cards you would
>Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth)
like to activate.
• Power - Select Power as On/Off.
• Visibility - Choose whether to Permanent visible,
Setting Phone Profile (Menu > Settings >
Temporary visible or Off your device to others.
Profiles)
• My name - Enter a name for your LG-A390.
You can adjust and customize the phone tones for
• Advanced - Set your Bluetooth settings for Audio
different events, or environments.
path, Storage, Sharing permission and View your
Changing your display settings (Menu > Bluetooth address by choosing My address.
Settings > Display)
You can change the settings for the phone display.
Getting to know your phone
ENGLISH
LED Blinker
LED indicator blink with respective
color on pressing of Sim Switching
Key(SSK) in the idle screen,notfification
popup(Message ang missed call) and
glow continuosly while charging.
Main screen
Soft keys
Each of these keys performs the
functions indicated by the text on the
display immediately above them.
OK key
Selects menu options and confirms
actions.
Call key
Dials a phone number and answers
www.lg.com
incoming calls.

Calls

Making a call

1. Enter the number using the keypad. To delete a
digit press Clear.
2. Press to initiate the call.
3. To end the call, press .
TIP! To enter + when making an international call,
press and hold 0.

Answering and rejecting a call

3 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.
6
Press or select Silent then Reject to reject the
incoming call.
Applications
Your LG-A390 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.
• Steps to be followed to set the required language
in Facebook Application:
After login:
Menu > Settings > Language, user can select the
language.
Before Login:
In login screen , the last option "Language" , user
can select the language.
Changing your phone settings (Menu >
Settings > Phone)
Enjoy the freedom of adapting how your LG-A390
works for your own style.
• UART settings - User will be able to perform the
operation from PC using modem for selected
SIM card in UART settings (like AT command
using HyperTerminal, PC dialup). User will be able
to make the GPRS dialup on PC using the SIM
which is selected in UART setting for e.g. if SIM1
is selected then user will be able to make the
connection using selected SIM card.
• Misc. settings - You can set the brightness and
time of the display screen.
Headset jack
Navigation keys
Use for quick access to phone functions
• In standby mode:
Press Up Navigation Key: MP3 player
Press Down Navigation Key: Messaging
Press Right Navigation Key: FM Radio
Press Left Navigation Key: Camera
• In menu: Scroll up, down, Right & left.
End/Power key
• E nds or rejects a call.
• R eturns to the home screen when you
use the menu.
• L ong Press to Turn On/Off.

Changing the call settings

3. Press Up/Down navigation key to scroll
through the contacts.
You can set the menu relevant to a call. Press Menu,
select Settings and choose Call.

Adding a new contact

Cost save mode
1. Select Contacts from the home screen. Select
Every contact is added along with assigned SIM
Add new contact.
when adding in phone book. During Calling,
2. Choose the contact storage location.
matching operator SIM is identified and the
3. Then enter the Name, Number & details of
operation is completed using the matching operator
your new contact, select Options then choose
SIM. This makes possible to use benefit from using
Save.
same operator.
TIP! Assign SIM field is used to assign the Contact
To use Cost save mode feature,make sure the feature
to Default SIM/SIM1/SIM2. Call will be originated
is On [Settings -> Call -> Cost save mode]
via assigned SIM for the Contact when Cost Save
Note: Cost save mode doesn't work during in-call.
mode is ON.

Contacts

Messaging

Searching for a contact

Sending a message

1. Select Contacts from the home screen.
1. Press Menu, select Messaging, and choose
2. Using the keypad enter the first letter of the
Write message to send an SMS or MMS.
contact you want to call.
Organizer Adding a city to your world time (Menu >
Organizer > World time)
Setting your alarm (Menu > Organizer >
You can check the current time of major cities
Alarm clock)
around the world.
You can set up to 5 alarms to invoke on a specified
Using your calculator (Menu > Organizer >
time.
Calculator)
Using the calendar (Menu > Organizer >
The calculator provides the basic arithmetic
Calendar)
functions: addition, subtraction,multiplication and
When you enter this menu, a calendar appears. A
division .
square cursor is located on the current date. You can
Converting a unit (Menu > Organizer >
move the cursor to another date using the navigation
Converter)
keys.
This converts any measurements into a unit you
Adding an item to your to do list (Menu >
want.
Organizer > To-do list)
Using the stopwatch (Menu > Organizer >
You can view, edit and add tasks to do.
Stopwatch)
Adding a note (Menu > Organizer > Notes)
This option allows you to use the function of a
You can register your own notes here.
stopwatch.
Changing your security settings (Menu Installing LG PC Suite on your computer
> Settings > Phone > Security)
1. Go to www.lg.com and choose your country.
2. Select Support and Go to Mobile Support.
Change your security settings to keep your LG-
3. Follow the instructions on screen to complete
A390 and the important information safe.
the LG PC Suite Installation on your PC.
• Anti-theft mobile tracker - When the handset
is stolen, handset sends a SMS to the numbers
Phone Software update
configured by real owner. To activate the
ATMT(Antitheft mobile tracker) feature, configure
LG Mobile Phone Software update from
the ATMT settings with Sender name, Sending
internet
number list and Set anti-theft to On. Default
For more information on using this function, please
security code is "0000". ATMT SMS will contain
visit the http://www. lg.com/common/index.jsp
information about the stolen phone IMEI &
----> select country.
Phone number of the person who is using that
This Feature allows you to update the firmware of
handset.
your phone to the latest version conveniently from
Resetting your phone (Menu > Settings
the internet without the need to visit a service centre.
> Restore factory settings) As the mobile phone firmware update requires the
user's full attention for the duration of the update
You can initialize all factory defaults. You need
process, please make sure to check all instructions
Security code to activate this function.
and notes that appear at each step before

Installing a memory card

Remove the Back cover and insert a micro SD card with the golden contact
Charger / USB
area facing downwards as shown in the diagram. To remove the Memory
Cable connector
card, gently pull it.
SIM Switch Key
SIM Switch
Key is used to
switch between
2 SIM cards.
You can switch
to another SIM
card by pressing
Note: Memory card is an optional accessory.
the SIM Switch
Formatting the memory card
Key more than
From your home screen, Press Menu and select Gallery, Select External
0.5 seconds.
memory and From Options choose Format and enter Phone Password to
format the Memory card.
WARNING: When you format your Memory card, all the content will be
Erased. If you do not want to lose the data on your Memory card, take a
backup first.
2. If you want to add some images or videos etc,
select Options and choose Add Picture, Add
sound, Add video, Add subject.
3. From Options choose Send to then Select
Enter recipient, Add from Phonebook or
Recent input. You can even add multiple
contacts by marking the contacts.
4. Press Send icon to send the message.
WARNING: Image, Video clip, Sound clip or
Subject is added to the message editor, it will be
automatically converted to MMS mode and you will
be charged accordingly.
E-mail
Sending an e-mail using your new
account
To send/receive an e-mail, you should set up an
e-mail account.
1. From Menu Select Messaging and choose
E-mail.
Shortcuts (Menu > Organizer > Shortcuts)
It helps you to go to the menu you search for. You
can set the item as Shortcuts.
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.
proceeding. Please note that removing the USB data
cable or battery during the upgrade may seriously
damage your mobile phone.
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-A390 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.