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LG LX-225 Phone Manual

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  • Page 1 LX-225 Phone Guide ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....... .i Section 1: Getting Started ....1 1A.
  • Page 4 Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input ... . .31 Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad ..33 Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys and Preset Messages .
  • Page 5 Auto Volume ........56 Display Language .......57 2C.
  • Page 6 2G. Using the Contacts ......87 Adding a New Contacts Entry ..... . .88 Finding Contacts Entries .
  • Page 7 Voice Memo Options ......113 Erasing Voice Memos ......113 2J.
  • Page 8 Making a Three-Way Call ......153 Using Call Forwarding ......154 3B.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction This Phone Guide introduces you to your wireless service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Phone Section 3: Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.

  • Page 11: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 13: Setting Up Service

    Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started Setting Up Your Voicemail Getting Help Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, and contact your service provider for assistance with your wireless service.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps: Press and hold Press Unlock (right softkey). Note: To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s display screen.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.

  • Page 16: Getting Help

    Getting Help Directory Assistance You have access to a variety of services and information through Directory Assistance, including residential, business, and government listings; assistance with local or long-distance calls; movie listings; and hotel, restaurant, shopping, and major local event information. There is a per- call charge, and you will be billed for airtime.

  • Page 17: Section 2: Your Phone

    Section 2 Your Phone...

  • Page 19: Your Phone: The Basics

    Your Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and...

  • Page 20: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone 1. Signal Strength Indicator 2. Softkey Buttons 3. Headset Jack 4. Volume Control 5. Talk 6. Camera Key 7. Back (Clear) 8. Accessory Jack Section 2A: Your Phone – The Basics 16. Earpiece 15. Battery Strength Indicator 14.

  • Page 21: Key Functions

    Key Functions Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. Softkey Buttons let you select softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left and right lines on the display screen. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
  • Page 22 Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode. All navigation keys are customizable. Press Up to access Messaging. Press Down to access Downloads. Press Right to Find/Add Entry. Press Left to view your Scheduler Tip: You can customize the shortcut keys to launch your desired menu options.

  • Page 23: Viewing The Display Screen

    Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from Tip: the main menu select Settings >...

  • Page 24: Features Of Your Phone

    Experience on page xx.) Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your wireless phone. The LX-225 by LG is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those features...
  • Page 25 Data services provides access to the wireless Internet in digital mode (page 155). SMS Text Messaging provides quick and convenient messaging capabilities (page 148). Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can be downloaded to make your phone as unique as you are (page 167).

  • Page 26: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press and hold Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching for Service,” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode –...

  • Page 27: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger

    Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery Capacity Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 3.2 hours of continuous digital talk time (up to 1.5 hours in analog). When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks.

  • Page 28: Removing The Battery

    Insert the battery (label side facing up) into the cavity at a 45-degree angle. (The metal contacts must be aligned with and touching the metal prongs.) Press down on the battery until it snaps into place. Removing the Battery To remove your battery: Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages.
  • Page 29 Charging the Battery Your phone’s LiIon battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you will lose all the information you were just working on.

  • Page 30: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu, select Settings ( Number. (Your phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed.) Making and Answering Calls Making Calls...

  • Page 31: Dialing Options

    When the TALK key pressed twice. It will redial the last Tip: Recent Call from the Recent Calls Log, which can either be incoming, outgoing or missed. When making calls off the available network, always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number). You can also place calls from your phone by using your Call History listings (page 84).

  • Page 32: Answering Calls

    Find: Display Contacts entries that contain the entered numbers. (See “Finding a Phone Number” on page 26.) Hard pause: Insert a hard pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 27.) 2-sec pause: Insert a 2-second pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses”...

  • Page 33: Missed Call Notification

    Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the available network. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 67 for more information about roaming.

  • Page 34: Calling Emergency Numbers

    Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial ), even if your phone is locked or your account is TALK restricted. In-Call Options During a call,your phone displays menu options. The following options are available through the Actions menu: (To select an option, highlight the option and press Mute or Unmute to mute your microphone, or to unmute the microphone if it was muted earlier.

  • Page 35: End-Of-Call Options

    End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. The right softkey displays the Save option. Select this option if you wish to add the new number to your Contacts.

  • Page 36: Finding A Phone Number

    Use the numeric keypad to enter the new contact name and press – or – Search for an existing contact name and press save the new number. Press Done (left softkey) to save the new entry. Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers.

  • Page 37: Dialing And Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses

    Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: Hard pause sends the next set of numbers when you press 2-sec pause automatically sends the next set of numbers after two seconds.

  • Page 38: Dialing From The Contacts

    Dialing From the Contacts To dial directly from a Contacts entry: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Contacts may also be accessed by pressing right on the navigation key from the idle screen. Select Contacts ( Scroll to Find/Add Entry and press Shortcut: Press Right on the Navigation key to list entries.

  • Page 39: Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing

    Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing You can store up to ninety-eight numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial Speed Dial entries using one key press for locations 2-9 or two key presses for locations 10-99.

  • Page 40: Entering Text

    Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using SMS Text Messaging). To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, select Mode (right softkey).

  • Page 41: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

    Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 Word mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 30.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word.
  • Page 42 Adding a Word to the T9 Database If a word you want to enter does not display as an option when you are using T9 Text Input, you can add it to the database. To add a word to the T9 Text Input database: Select the Abc character input mode.

  • Page 43: Entering Characters By Tapping The Keypad

    Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad: Select the Abc mode (see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 30). Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears (for example, to enter the word “Bill,”...

  • Page 44: Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys And Preset Messages

    Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys and Preset Messages To enter numbers: Select the 123 mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 30). To enter symbols: Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 30.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.

  • Page 45: Controlling Your Phone's Settings

    Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings Display Settings Location Settings Messaging Settings Airplane Mode TTY Use Phone Setup Options Using the menu options available on your phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to.

  • Page 46: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages. Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard ringer types and familiar music. Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others.
  • Page 47 Press the navigation button left or right to select Default, Download, or Voice Memo ringers. Press the navigation button down to select the desired Ringer. Press Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Press Menu (left Softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Sounds and press Scroll to Alerts and press...

  • Page 48: Selecting A Key Tone Length

    Selecting a Key Tone Length Your phone allows you to select the duration of the audible tones accompanying a key press. (Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems.) To select a key tone length: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.

  • Page 49: Alert Notification

    Alert Notification Your phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, when a call has been connected, or when your phone’s signal is fading. To enable or disable alert sounds: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.

  • Page 50: Display Settings

    Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to sixteen characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone’s default greeting, or you may enter your own custom greeting. To display or change your greeting: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.

  • Page 51: Changing The Display Screen

    Select Main LCD or Keypad and press Using the navigation key, select a time setting and press Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times. Changing the Display Screen Your new phone offers options for what you see on the display screen while powering on or off and when in standby mode.

  • Page 52: Changing The Display Screen For Incoming Calls

    Changing the Display Screen for Incoming Calls You can set the color or downloaded image (screen saver) to be shown on the Incoming Calls display. To set the incoming calls display: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Display and press Scroll to Incoming Calls and press...

  • Page 53: Changing The Phone's Menu Style

    Press your navigation key left or right to adjust the screen contrast and press Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen. To select the display’s menu style: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Display and press Scroll to Menu Style and press...

  • Page 54: Changing The Clock Display

    Changing the Clock Display Choose whether you want your phone’s clock to display in analog mode, digital mode, or with time and date. To change the clock’s appearance on the standby screen: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Display and press Scroll to Clock and press...

  • Page 55: Changing The Power Save Mode

    Changing the Power Save Mode This feature helps conserve your battery power by restricting the display. To change the power save mode: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Display and press Scroll to Power Save Mode and press Select 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, or Off and .

  • Page 56: Location Settings

    Location Settings Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911.

  • Page 57: Messaging Settings

    Messaging Settings Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. (For more information, see “Using SMS Text Messaging” on page 148.) Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier.

  • Page 58: Callback Number

    Callback Number Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Messaging and press Scroll to Callback Number and press Select None, My Phone Number, or Other and press (If you select Other, enter a number and press Adding a Customized Signature Each message you send can have a customized signature to reflect your personality.

  • Page 59: Managing Preset Messages

    Managing Preset Messages Your phone is pre-set with twenty canned messages to help make sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such as “Where are you?,” “Let’s get lunch,” and “Meet me at,” can be customized or deleted to suit your needs. You can even add your own preset messages to the list.

  • Page 60: Airplane Mode

    To add a new preset message, scroll to <Add New> and press Enter your canned message (see “Entering Text” on page 30), and press added to the end of the list.) Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.

  • Page 61: Tty Use

    TTY Use A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission.
  • Page 62 To turn TTY Mode on or off: Press mode. (An informational message displays.) Note: You can also access the TTY Mode option from the main menu (Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > TTY Mode). Press Select Enable and press mode on. –...

  • Page 63: Phone Setup Options

    Phone Setup Options Shortcuts Your phone offers you the option of assigning a navigation key shortcut to a favorite or often-used function. Once you assign the key (Up, Down, Right, or Left), you can then press the navigation key in standby mode to launch your personally designated shortcut.

  • Page 64: Call Answer Mode

    Call Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether you want to be required to press press any number key, or simply to open the phone. To set call answer mode: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Setup/Others and press Scroll to Answer Call and press...

  • Page 65: Dialing Match

    Car-Kit/HeadSet to answer calls automatically when the phone is connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset (sold separately). Remember, your phone will answer calls in Auto-Answer mode even if you are not present. Dialing Match Your dialing match options allow you to enable or disable Abbreviated Dialing (page 29) and Speed Dialing (page 29).

  • Page 66: Plus Code Dialing

    Plus Code Dialing Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Setup/Others and press Scroll to Plus Code Dialing and press Select Enable/Disable, Int’l Dial Prefix (to enter your default international country code), or Info and press The default international dialing prefix is 011 (the access Note:...

  • Page 67: Display Language

    Display Language You can choose to display your phone’s onscreen menus in English or in Spanish. To assign a language for the phone’s display: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Setup/Others and press Scroll to Language and press Select English or Spanish and press Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings...

  • Page 69: Setting Your Phone's Security

    Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Restricting Your Phone Using Special Numbers Erasing the Contacts Updating Your Picture Profile Resetting Your Phone Security Features for Data Services By using the security settings on your phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility.

  • Page 70: Accessing The Security Menu

    Accessing the Security Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Security and press Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.

  • Page 71: Unlocking Your Phone

    Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: From standby mode, press Unlock (right softkey). Enter your lock code. Locking Pictures To turn picture lock on or off : From the Security menu, scroll to Pictures and . Scroll to Lock Pictures and press press Highlight Lock now and press Changing the Lock Code...

  • Page 72: Restricting Your Phone

    Restricting Your Phone There may be occasions when you want to limit the numbers your phone can call. You can use the Restrict Calls setting to do just that. (The Restrict Calls setting does not apply to incoming calls or calls made to 911.) To restrict your phone: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.

  • Page 73: Using Special Numbers

    Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.” You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to ten special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries (the same number may be in both directories).

  • Page 74: Erasing The Contacts

    Erasing the Contacts You can quickly and easily erase all of the contents of your Contacts. To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Security and press Enter your lock code.

  • Page 75: Resetting Your Phone

    Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Contacts, Call History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected. To reset your phone: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Security and press Enter your lock code.

  • Page 76: Security Features For Data Services

    Security Features for Data Services Enabling and Disabling Data Services You can disable data services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all data services, including Web and messaging. Disabling data services will avoid any charges associated with data services.

  • Page 77: Controlling Your Roaming Experience

    Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the available network. Your new dual band/tri-mode LX-225 by LG works anywhere on the available network and allows you to roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where roaming agreements have been implemented with other carriers.

  • Page 78: Understanding Roaming

    Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the available network. Any time you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( roaming on an analog system, the roaming icon will display along with the text –...
  • Page 79 Roaming on Analog Networks When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some features, such as data services, will be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls and access voicemail.
  • Page 80 Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the available network, you may not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended period of time.

  • Page 81: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode

    Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Set Mode Choose from three different settings on your dual- band phone to control your roaming experience. To set your phone’s roam mode: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.

  • Page 82: Using Call Guard

    Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the available network: the onscreen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a roaming call.
  • Page 83 To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: Press . (A message will appear notifying you that TALK TALK roaming charges will apply.) Select Answer ( Reminder: If the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra steps to make and receive roaming calls.

  • Page 85: Navigating Through Menus

    Every function and feature of your phone can be accessed through an onscreen menu. This section is a road map to using your LX-225 by LG . Please take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your phone easier to use.

  • Page 86: Menu Navigation

    Menu Navigation The navigation key on your phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down.

  • Page 87: Viewing The Menus

    Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press BACK To return to standby mode: Press Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. 1. Pictures Camera My Pictures Online Albums Account Info 2.
  • Page 88 5. Call History Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls Missed Calls Delete Calls 6. Contacts Find/Add Entry Groups Speed Dials Voice Dials My Phone Number Services 7. Voice Services Voice Dials Voice Memo 8. Downloads Games Ringers Screen Savers Applications <Memory Status> 9.
  • Page 89 Message Alerts Service Change Minute Beep Call Connect Signal Fade Display Greeting Backlight Main LCD Keypad Screen Saver Main LCD Front LCD Incoming Calls Contrast Menu Style Theme Skins Clock Main LCD Front LCD Font Size Message Browser Notepad Power Save Mode Status Light Enable Web (Disable Web) Net Guard...
  • Page 90 Messaging Security Lock Phone Restrict Pictures Change Lock Special #s Delete Contacts Reset Phone Voice Dial Setup/Others Shortcuts Answer Call Auto-Answer Dialing Match Plus Code Dialing Auto Volume Language TTY Mode Airplane Mode Update Phone SW Phone Info Notification/Callback Number/ Signature/Preset Messages [enter lock code] Unlock/Lock now/On power up...

  • Page 91: Managing Call History

    Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History Call History Options Making a Call From Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History Erasing Call History The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your wireless phone, and missed calls.

  • Page 92: Viewing History

    Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.

  • Page 93: Call History Options

    Call History Options For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press displays the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts).

  • Page 94: Making A Call From Call History

    Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Call History ( Scroll to Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls , or Missed Calls and press Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and press Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified...

  • Page 95: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History

    Use the keypad to type in the new entry name and press – or – Use your navigation key to scroll through your existing Contacts entries, highlight a name, and press Use your navigation key to select a phone number type (Mobile, Home, Office, etc.) and press Press Done (left softkey) to save the entry.

  • Page 96: Erasing Call History

    Erasing Call History To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options” on page 83. To erase Call History: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Call History ( Scroll to Delete Calls and press Scroll to Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or All Calls and press appear.) If you are certain you want to erase the call history,...

  • Page 97: Using The Contacts

    Using the Contacts In This Section Adding a New Contacts Entry Finding Contacts Entries Contacts Entry Options Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Creating Voice Dial Tags Editing a Contacts Entry Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Dialing Services Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in...

  • Page 98: Adding A New Contacts Entry

    Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone can store up to 500 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of 5 phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 32 characters. To add a new entry: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Contacts ( Scroll to Find/Add Entry and press Scroll to <New Entry>...

  • Page 99: Finding Contacts Entries

    Finding Contacts Entries There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, by speed dial number, by group, and by voice dial tags. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu. Finding Names To find Contacts entries by name: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
  • Page 100 Finding Group Entries To find entries designated as part of a group: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Contacts ( Scroll to Groups and press Scroll through the group titles using your navigation key. To display entries belonging to a group, highlight the group and press To display an entry within the group, highlight it and press...

  • Page 101: Contacts Entry Options

    To display an entry's speed dial options, highlight it and press – or – To dial the speed dial number, press Finding Voice Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in Voice Dial: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Contacts ( Scroll to Voice Dials and press Scroll through voice dial entries using your navigation...

  • Page 102: Adding A Phone Number To A Contacts Entry

    [URL] to add a Website’s URL. to the entry. LG Animation to assign an image type to the entry. Tip: You can view the next entry by pressing the navigation key right or view the previous entry by pressing the navigation key left.

  • Page 103: Editing A Contacts Entry's Phone Number

    Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number To edit an entry’s phone number: Display a Contacts entry (see page 89). Scroll to <Edit Entry> and press Highlight the number you wish to edit and press Press Press BACK hold to erase the entire number. BACK Re-enter or edit the number and press Select a label for the number and press...
  • Page 104 on page 88 or “Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry” on page 92.) Press Options (right softkey). Highlight Set Speed Dial and press Select an available speed dial location and press Scroll to Set Speed Dial and press (A confirmation will display.) Press Done (left softkey) to save the new Speed Dial.

  • Page 105: Creating Voice Dial Tags

    Creating Voice Dial Tags Your phone can store up to 30 phone numbers in voice dial tags. To record a new voice dial: Display a Contacts entry. (See “Finding Contacts Entries” on page 89). Scroll to <Edit Entry> and press Highlight the number to which you wish to add a voice dial.

  • Page 106: Editing A Contacts Entry

    Editing a Contacts Entry To make changes to an entry: Display an internal Contacts entry. Scroll to <Edit Entry> and press Highlight the part of the entry you wish to edit (Name, Group, Ringer, etc.) and press Add and/or edit the desired information and press Press Done (left softkey) to save your changes.

  • Page 107: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry

    Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 36.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Display a Contacts entry.

  • Page 108: Dialing Services

    Dialing Services Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various services. To dial a service from your Contacts: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Contacts ( Scroll to Services and press Scroll to Dir Assistance or Operator and press To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad: Dial the appropriate service number: Dir Assistance –...

  • Page 109: Using The Phone's Calendar And Tools

    Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools In This Section Using Your Phone’s Calendar Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Using Your Phone's Notepad Using Your Phone’s Tools Your phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle.

  • Page 110: Using Your Phone's Calendar

    Using Your Phone’s Calendar Adding an Event to the Calendar Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Scheduler and press Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which you would like to add an event and press Add (left softkey).

  • Page 111: Event Alerts

    Select a repeating status for the event by highlighting the repeat field and pressing Highlight None, Daily, Mon - Fri, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly and press Select an alarm time for the event by highlighting the alarm field and pressing Highlight None, On time, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 1 hour, 1 day, or 2 days and press Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the...

  • Page 112: Event Alert Menu

    Event Alert Menu When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press To view additional options, press the appropriate softkey. Detail (right softkey) displays the event detail screen.

  • Page 113: Going To Today's Calendar Menu

    Going to Today’s Calendar Menu To go to the Calendar menu for today’s date: From the main menu, select Tools ( Scroll to Scheduler and press Press Options (right softkey). Scroll to Go to today and press Erasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events: From the main menu, select Tools ( Scroll to Scheduler and press...

  • Page 114: Purging Events

    Purging Events To delete events scheduled before a specific time and date: From the Scheduler menu, press Options (right softkey). Scroll to Delete old and press Select the option to erase events older than One week, One month, One year, or One day and press (A dialog will display to inform you how many old events have been erased.) Purging All Events...

  • Page 115: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock

    Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. To use the alarm clock: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Alarm Clock and press Scroll to Alarm 1, Alarm 2, Alarm 3, or Quick Alarm and press Turn the alarm on or off by highlighting the activation...

  • Page 116: Using Your Phone's Notepad

    Using Your Phone’s Notepad Your phone comes with a notepad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a note: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Notepad and press Scroll to <Add New>...

  • Page 117: Using Your Phone's Tools

    Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your phone offers other useful and entertaining tools. Using EZ Tips To quickly and easily calculate tip amounts: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Ez Tip Calc and press Use your keypad and navigation key to enter the bill...

  • Page 118: Using The Calculator

    Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Calculator and press Enter the first number using your keypad. Press Press positive to negative.

  • Page 119: Using Your Phone's Voice Services

    Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Using Voice-Activated Dialing Managing Voice Memos Your phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice-activated dialing and managing voice memos.

  • Page 120: Using Voice-Activated Dialing

    Using Voice-Activated Dialing You can use a voice dial tag to automatically dial a phone number in your Contacts. (A voice dial tag is a command you record and use to place calls without using the keypad.) Your phone can store up to 30 voice dial tags. Programming Voice Dial Tags To program a voice dial tag: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.

  • Page 121: Reviewing Voice Dial Tags

    Reviewing Voice Dial Tags To review voice dial tags: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Voice Services ( Scroll to Voice Dials and press Highlight the voice dial entry you want to review and press Highlight an option and press Play to play the selected voice dial tag.

  • Page 122: Managing Voice Memos

    Managing Voice Memos You can use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Voice Services ( Scroll to Voice Memo and press Scroll to <Record New>...

  • Page 123: Voice Memo Options

    Voice Memo Options To play the voice memos you have recorded: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Voice Services ( Scroll to Voice Memo and press Scroll to the voice memo you wish to hear and press Play to play the selected voice memo.

  • Page 125: Using Your Phone's Built-In Camera

    Sharing Pictures Storing Pictures Managing Pictures Your LX-225 by LG gives you the ability to take full-color digital pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s display, and instantly share them with your family and friends. It’s fun and as easy to use as a traditional point-and-click camera: just take a picture, view it on your phone’s...

  • Page 126: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. You can activate camera mode and take pictures whether the phone is open. To take a picture : With the flip open, press Camera mode.
  • Page 127 Upload to Albums to upload the picture you just took to the picture messaging Website. Depending on your settings,you may be prompted to accept a data connection. Delete to erase the picture you just took. Assign to assign the picture to a phone task. Select an option: Picture ID to assign the picture to a Contacts entry.

  • Page 128: Creating Your Picture Messaging Password

    Creating Your Picture Messaging Password The first time you use any of the management options involving the picture messaging Website, you will need to establish a picture messaging password through your phone. This password will also allow you to sign in to the picture messaging Website at manage your uploaded pictures and albums.

  • Page 129: Camera Mode Options

    Camera Mode Options When the phone is open and in camera mode, several user options are available. Press Options (right softkey) to display additional user options: Self Timer: Activate the camera’s timer. See “Setting the Self Timer” on page 121 for details. Color Tone: Press the navigation key right or left to select Normal, Sepia, Black &...
  • Page 130 Settings: Select Resolution, Quality, Shutter Sound, Auto-Delete, or Status Bar. Resolution: to select a file size (HI ,Med ,or LO) for a picture. Quality: Select Fine, Normal, or Economy quality images. (The higher the quality, the larger the file size, and the fewer pictures the camera can store.) Shutter Sound: The shutter sound allows you to select between 4 different shutter sounds or turn off the sound completely.
  • Page 131 Setting the Self Timer To activate the Self Timer and get yourself in the picture: With the phone open and in camera mode, select Options (right softkey). Highlight Self Timer and press Highlight the length of delay you want the timer to use (5 sec or 10 sec) and press Select Capture (left softkey) when you are ready to start the timer.

  • Page 132: Sharing Pictures

    Sharing Pictures Once you’ve taken a picture, you can use the messaging capabilities of your phone to instantly share it with family and friends. You can send a picture to up to ten people at a time using their email addresses or their wireless phone numbers. Sharing Pictures From In Camera To share pictures from the In Camera folder: With the flip open, press...

  • Page 133: Sharing Pictures From Messaging

    Select Next (left softkey) when you are finished selecting/entering recipients. (You may include up to ten recipients per message.) If desired, enter a text message, set the message priority, and attach a voice memo. Press Send (left softkey) to send the picture message. Sharing Pictures From Messaging You can also share your pictures from your phone’s Messaging menu.

  • Page 134: Storing Pictures

    Storing Pictures Your phone can store pictures in two ways: In Camera Saved to Phone Pictures can also be uploaded to Online Albums for storage and management (see page 127). Images located in In Camera and Saved to Phone can be assigned to address book entries, uploaded to online albums, sent to other users, or saved for future use.

  • Page 135: Incoming Calls

    Upload to Albums to select Upload this or Upload all to upload a single picture or all pictures saved in the In Camera folder to the picture messaging Website. Depending on your settings, you may be prompted to accept a data connection. Note: Save to phone and Upload to Albums copy pictures from your In Camera folder to your Saved to Phone folder or your online...

  • Page 136: Saved To Phone

    Details/Edit to select an option from the following, and press Voice Caption to record and attach a voice memo with the picture. Text Caption to edit the default name given to the image when the picture was taken. Picture Info to display picture information such as caption, time/date, resolution, size, etc.

  • Page 137: Online Albums

    Details/Edit to select an option from the following, and press Text Caption to edit the default name given to the image when the picture was taken. Picture Info to display picture information such as caption, time/date, resolution, size, etc. Lock/Unlock to protect/unprotect the selected picture from being deleted.

  • Page 138: Managing Pictures

    Managing Pictures Using the Picture Messaging Website Once you have uploaded pictures from your phone to your online pictures account (see “In Camera” on page 124), you can use your personal computer to manage your pictures. From the picture messaging Website you can share pictures, edit album titles and picture captions, organize and move images, and do much more.

  • Page 139: Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone

    Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone You can use your phone to manage, edit, or share pictures you have uploaded to the picture messaging Website. (See “In Camera” on page 124 for information about uploading.) To view your online pictures from your phone: Press Menu (left softkey ) to access the main menu.

  • Page 140: Sharing Online Pictures

    Sharing Online Pictures From the online pictures display, select a picture you wish to share and select Options (right softkey). (See “Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone” on page 129.) Highlight Share and press Highlight Phone Book or Online Addr. Book and press Highlight a recipient from your Contacts list or Online Address Book.

  • Page 141: Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone

    To share an album from online mode: From the online Albums display, select an album you wish to share and select Options (right softkey). (See “Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone” on page 129.) Highlight Share Album and press Follow steps 2-6 in “Sharing Online Pictures” on page 130 to complete and send your picture.
  • Page 142 Move All to move all pictures in the current album (or Inbox) to the target album. Save to Phone to copy the selected picture to the Saved to Phone folder. Erase to select Erase This or Erase All to erase a single picture or all pictures saved in the current album (or Inbox).
  • Page 143 To access your online albums options from your phone: Display the album list in the online pictures menu (see “Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone” on page 129). Use your navigation key to select an album (or Inbox). Select Options (right softkey) to display options. To select an option, highlight it and press Share Album to share the album through the picture messaging Website.

  • Page 145: Section 3: Service Features

    Section 3 Service Features...

  • Page 147: Service Features: The Basics

    Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using SMS Text Messaging Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your wireless service.

  • Page 148: Using Voicemail

    Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.

  • Page 149: Voicemail Notification

    Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you of a new message: By displaying a message on the screen. By sounding the assigned ringer type. By the LED blinking red. By displaying New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail.

  • Page 150: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages

    Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your wireless phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold voicemail box.) Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your...
  • Page 151 Voicemail Button Guide Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages. For further details and menu options, see “Voicemail Menu Key” on page 146. Date/Time Replay Erase Cancel Section 3A: Service Features – The Basics Send Reply Advance Rewind...

  • Page 152: Voicemail Options

    Voicemail Options Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail. Using Expert Mode Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each level.
  • Page 153 Press Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists. Callback Return a call after listening to a message without disconnecting from voicemail. Press is complete, you’re returned to the voicemail main menu.) Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Record and send a voice message to other voicemail users. From the main voicemail menu, press message.
  • Page 154 After listening to a message, press Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. Follow the voice prompts to record your introduction and forward the voice message. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Receive confirmation that your voice message has been listened to when you send, forward, or reply to other users. After you have recorded a message, press indicate you are satisfied with the message you recorded.

  • Page 155: Clearing The Message Icon

    Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the available network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting. From the main voicemail menu, press Personal Options. Press Press Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the...

  • Page 156: Voicemail Menu Key

    Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure. Listen Envelope Information Reply Advance 8 Seconds Replay Rewind Forward Message Erase Callback Save...
  • Page 157 Greetings Personal Greetings Name Announcement Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect Section 3A: Service Features – The Basics...

  • Page 158: Using Sms Text Messaging

    Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your phone’s screen.
  • Page 159 From Contacts to select a recipient from your internal Contacts (qualifying Contacts entries must contain a wireless phone number or an email address). Recent List to select a recipient from your recent messages. Press to save the recipient. (To include additional recipients, input a new phone number or email address.

  • Page 160: Accessing Sms Text Messages

    Accessing SMS Text Messages To read an SMS Text message: When you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen, depending on your settings (see “Displaying Pop-up Messages” on page 47). Use your navigation key to scroll down and view the entire message.

  • Page 161: Using Caller Id

    Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, just follow these easy steps. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call: Press...

  • Page 162: Responding To Call Waiting

    Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Press TALK...

  • Page 163: Making A Three-Way Call

    Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Three-Way Call: Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection, enter the second number you wish to call and press puts the first caller on hold and dials the second...

  • Page 164: Using Call Forwarding

    Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding: Press Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded.

  • Page 165: Data Services

    Data Services In This Section Data Services Applications Getting Started With Data Services Understanding Messaging Downloading Premium Content Exploring the Web Data Services FAQs Data Services brings you clarity you can see and hear with advanced multimedia services. These features – including messaging, games, downloadable ringers and screen savers, and portable Web access –...

  • Page 166: Data Services Applications

    Data Services Applications Here is a brief list of the applications available through your phone. For more information, please contact your service provider. Picture Messaging Take digital pictures with your phone and send them to email addresses or to other compatible wireless phones.

  • Page 167: Getting Started With Data Services

    Getting Started With Data Services With your LX-225 by LG and your wireless service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. This section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.

  • Page 168: Launching A Data Connection

    Launching a Data Connection To launch a data connection: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Web ( and the home page will display.) Shortcut: You can also press the navigation key right to launch the Web. If Net Guard is enabled and displayed (see page 159), press Note: OK (right softkey) to continue and launch the Web.

  • Page 169: Net Guard

    Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will display to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Net Guard in the future by selecting Always Auto- Connect when the Net Guard is displayed.

  • Page 170: Connection Status And Indicators

    Connection Status and Indicators Your phone's display lets you know the current status of your data connection through indicators which appear at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your data connection is active (data is being transferred);...

  • Page 171: Navigating The Web

    Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Websites during a data session is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a data session, the bottom line of your phone's display contains one or more softkeys. These keys are shortcut controls for navigating around the Web, and they correspond to the softkey buttons directly below the phone’s display screen.
  • Page 172 Selecting Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select on-screen items: Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, then press the desired softkey button (or press You'll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting Tip: items.

  • Page 173: Understanding Messaging

    Going Home To return to the home page from any other Web page: Press and hold – or – Press Menu (right softkey) and select Home ( Understanding Messaging Now you can send and receive emails and text messages and participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your phone.

  • Page 174: Accessing Email

    Accessing Email With data services, you can use popular email services to keep in touch, even while you’re on the go. To access email providers from your phone: From the home page, select Messaging. Select Email. Select an email provider. Use your keypad to enter the required sign in information for the selected provider, such as user name, email address, and/or password, and select...

  • Page 175: Accessing Instant Messaging

    Accessing Instant Messaging Data services also provides you with access to popular Instant Messaging (IM) clients. To access instant messaging clients from your phone: From the home page, select Messaging. Select Instant Messaging. Select an IM provider. Use your keypad to enter the required sign in information for the selected provider, such as user name and/or password, and select Sign In.

  • Page 176: Accessing Wireless Chatrooms

    Accessing Wireless Chatrooms Data services gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your phone, to send text messages and icons to chatroom participants, or to launch a one-on-one (private) chatroom. To access a chatroom from the browser: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Web ( and the home page will display.) Select Messaging.

  • Page 177: Downloading Premium Content

    Downloading Premium Content With data services and your new phone, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below.
  • Page 178 Selecting an Item to Download You can search for available items to download in a number of ways: Featured displays a rotating selection of featured items. Categories allows you to narrow your search to a general category, such as Movie/TV Themes for Ringers or College Logos for Screen Savers.
  • Page 179 Downloading an Item Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, highlight it and press will see a summary page for the item including its title, the vendor, the download detail, the file size, and the cost. Links allow you to view the License Details page, which outlines the price, license type, and length of license for the download, and the Terms of Use page, which details the Premium Services Terms of Use and your responsibility for...

  • Page 180: Exploring The Web

    Exploring the Web With Web access on your phone, you can browse full-color graphic versions of your favorite Websites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports scores and breaking news and weather and shop on your wireless phone anywhere on the available network.
  • Page 181 Opening the Browser Menu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active data session, from any page you are viewing. To open the browser menu: Press the right softkey. (The browser menu will display in a drop-down list.) Options available under the browser menu include: Home.
  • Page 182 View Title Region. Displays a site’s title information. Scroll Mode. Configures your scrolling options. Send Referrer. Allows you to turn Send Referrer on or off. Connection Timeout. Lets you set your browser’s automatic time-out duration. Key Press Timeout. Lets you set the key press interval before automatically proceeding to the next character.
  • Page 183 Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Websites for easy access at a later time. To create a bookmark: Go to the Web page you want to mark. Press the right softkey to display the browser menu. Select Bookmarks.
  • Page 184 Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: Press the right softkey to display the browser menu. Select Bookmarks. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to delete and press Menu (right softkey). Select Delete from the menu. (A confirmation screen will display.) Select Yes (right softkey) to remove the bookmark.
  • Page 185 Reloading a Web Page To reload (refresh) a Web page: Press the right softkey to display the browser menu. Select Refresh. (The browser will reload the current Web page.) Restarting the Web Browser If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser.

  • Page 186: Data Services Faqs

    Data Services FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for data services? Your user name will display when you access Menu > Settings > Phone Info > My Phone Number. How do I sign-in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access data services when you turn on your phone.
  • Page 187 When is my data connection dormant? If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant. When the connection is dormant, voice calls are allowed. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If no data is received for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate.

  • Page 189: Section 4: Safety And Warranty Information

    Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...

  • Page 191: Safety

    Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Part of getting the most out of your LX-225 by LG is learning how the phone works and how to care for it. This section outlines performance and safety guidelines that help you understand the basic features of your phone’s operation.

  • Page 192: Getting The Most Out Of Your Reception

    Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal.

  • Page 193: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. For optional call performance, please do not obstruct the internal antenna. Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged. Speak directly into the mouthpiece.
  • Page 194 RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their representative to determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF signals. Also check with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

  • Page 195: Using Your Phone With A Hearing Aid Device

    Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated will have the rating on the box. Your LX-225 by LG has an M3 rating...
  • Page 196 Should you experience interference when using your LX-225 with your hearing device, it is suggested that you promptly return the phone to the store. It is further suggested you experiment...

  • Page 197: Caring For The Battery

    Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. Use only approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 198 Disposal of Lithium Ion (LiIon) Batteries For safe disposal options of your LiIon batteries, contact your service provider. Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

  • Page 199: Acknowledging Special Precautions And The Fcc Notice

    Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC Notice This phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).

  • Page 200: Fcc Radiofrequency Emission

    SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the LX-225 are: AMPS mode (Part 22): 1.020...

  • Page 201: Owner's Record

    Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. LX-225 by LG Model: Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice...

  • Page 203: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Section 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty Your phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section. Section 4B: Warranty...

  • Page 204: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Limited Warranty Statement 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS : LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions:...
  • Page 205 LG, including damage caused by shipping, blown fuses, spills of food or liquid.
  • Page 206 DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG INFOCOMM INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES,...

  • Page 207: Index

    Index Airplane Mode 50 Alarm Clock 105 Answering Calls 22 Auto-Answer Mode 54 Backlight 40 Battery 17-19 Capacity 17 Charging 19 Installing 17 Bookmarks Accessing 173 Creating 173 Deleting 174 Browser Menu 170 Calculator 108 Calendar 100-104 Call Answer Mode 54 Call Forwarding 154 Call Guard 72 Call History 81-86...
  • Page 208 Instant Messaging 165 Key Functions 11 Key Tones 38 Location 46 Lock Code Changing 61 Locking Your Phone 60 Making Calls 20 Menu Navigation 76 Menu Style 43 Messaging Displaying Pop-up Messages 47 Signature 48 Net Guard 159 Phone (Illus.) 10 Phone Book 87-98 Adding a Phone Number Adding an Entry 88...
  • Page 209 Special Numbers 63 Speed Dialing 29 Assigning Numbers 93 T9 Text Input 31 Text Greeting 40 TTY Use 51-52 Turning Your Phone On and Off 16 Unlocking Your Phone 61 Voice Memos 112-113 Voice Services 109-113 Voice-Activated Dialing 110-111 Voicemail Menu Key 146 Options 142 Retrieving 140...
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