ENGLISH User Guide LG-B220a MFL00000000 (1.0) www.lg.
ENGLISH User Guide • Screen displays and illustrations may differ from those you see on actual phone. • Some of the contents of this guide may not apply to your phone, depending on the software and your service provider. All information in this document is subject to change without notice. • Copyright ©2014 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Table of contents For Your Safety..........................................3 Safety instructions .................................12 Getting to know your phone ...................20 Phone overview .....................................20 FM radio ..................................................31 Searching for stations ............................31 Listening to the radio .............................31 Installing the SIM Cards and Charging the Battery.....................................................
For Your Safety Important Information This user’s guide contains important information about the use and operation of this phone. Read all information carefully for optimal performance and to avoid any damage or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this user’s guide could void your warranty for this equipment.
For Your Safety Safety Information Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be illegal or dangerous. More detailed information is provided in this user’s guide. • Never use an unapproved battery that could cause damages to the phone or the battery itself, or even explode. • Never place your phone in a microwave oven, as this will result in an explosion of the battery. • Do not dispose of your battery in fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.
• Do not drop the phone, strike it, or shake it hard. Such actions may harm the phone’s internal circuit boards. • Do not use your phone in high explosive areas, as this may generate sparks. • Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating it. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause fire or electric shock. • Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is charging. This can cause electric shock or seriously damage your phone. • Do not disassemble the phone.
For Your Safety Information about the RF exposure from FCC WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both international and U.S. standards.
Caution Use only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas, or modifications, could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty, or result in a violation of FCC regulations. Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna in contact with the skin could cause a singe. Contact your local dealer for an antenna replacement. Body effects This device was tested for typical body operation, keeping a distance of 1.5 cm (0.
For Your Safety Class B Compliance under article 15 of the FCC This device and its accessories comply with Article 15 of the FCC rules. The operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device, and its accessories, will not cause harmful interference and (2) this device and its accessories must accept any interference received, including interference that could cause an undesired operation. Part 15.19 statement This part15 of the FCC rules. rules.
Part 15.105 statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
For Your Safety Battery Disposal • Please dispose of your battery properly, or bring it to your wireless provider for recycling. • Do not dispose of your battery in fire or with hazardous or flammable materials. Adapter Precautions (Charger) • Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone and void your warranty. • The adapter or battery charger is only designed for indoor use.
• Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection. • Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard. • For those host devices that utilize a USB port as a charging source, the host device's user manual shall include a statement that the phone shall only be connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program.
Safety instructions TIA's Safety Information This includes complete security information on wireless phones from TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association). It's required, for CTIA Certification, the inclusion in the user manual of text covering pacemakers, hearing aids and other medical devices. It's encouraged the use of the remaining TIA language when relevant. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a lowpower radio transmitter and receiver.
Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations. Suggestions for a more efficient operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: • Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily, when the phone is in use. The contact with the antenna affects call quality, and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise would be need.
Safety instructions Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Pacemaker The Medical Industry Manufacturers Association recommends a minimum distance of fifteen (15) centimeters, or six (6) inches, between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker, in order to avoid potential interference between them.
Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult your device manufacturer to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your doctor can help you obtain this information. Health Care Facilities Turn off your phone in health care facilities, whenever there are signs asking you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Safety instructions Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a 'blasting area' or in areas with signs that read: 'Turn off two-way radios' . Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn off the phone when in an area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire that could result in personal injury or death.
Safety Information Read and observe the following information for the safe and proper use of your phone, and to prevent any damage. Also, keep the user's guide in an accessible place at all times after reading it. Charger, Adapter and Battery Security • The charger and adapter are designed only for indoor use. • Dispose of your battery properly, or bring it to your wireless provider for recycling. • The battery doesn’t need to be fully discharged before recharging.
Safety instructions Explosion, Shock and Fire Danger • Do not place the phone in a place exposed to excessive dust, and keep the minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning the phone, and clean the power plug whenever it is dirty. • When using the power plug, make sure it is firmly connected. Otherwise, it can overheat or start a fire.
• Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight singe. Contact an LG Authorized Service Facility to replace the damaged antenna. • Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, immediately turn it off and remove the battery. If your phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized Service Facility. • The power supply contains elements that could be harmful to your health, if components are handled directly.
Getting to know your phone Phone overview Earpiece Display screen Send key You can dial a phone number and answer incoming calls. Soft keys Each of these keys performs the functions indicated by the text on the display immediately above them. Navigation keys Use for quick access to phone functions. (up) : Long press up key : Torch. Short press up key : Calculator. (down) : Message (left) : FM Radio (right) : Alarm clock End/Power key • Ends or rejects a call.
Torch Earphone jack Charger port Allow you to power charger only.
Installing the SIM Cards and Charging the Battery Installing the SIM Cards 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.
3 Insert your battery. 4 Close the back cover.
Installing the SIM Cards and Charging the Battery Charging the phone • Insert one end of the charging cable into the phone and the other end into the charger, then plug the charger into an electrical socket. • To maximize the battery lifetime, ensure that the battery is fully charged before you use it for the first time. WARNING Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. When using unapproved chargers or cables, it may cause battery charging slowly or pop up the message regarding slow charging.
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. • To control the volume during a call, press the Up and Down navigation keys. Making a call from your contacts 1 Select Contacts from the home screen. 2 Using the keypad, enter the first letter of the contact you want to call and scroll through the Contacts. 3 Press to begin the call.
Calls TIP! You can change the settings on your phone to answer your calls in different ways. Press Menu > Settings > Call > Advanced settings > Answer mode and choose Any key or Auto answer when headset mode. Using the speakerphone During in call, you can activate speakerphone by pressing RSK (H-Free) and you can use the handset in hands-free mode. If the speakerphone is active, press RSK (H-Held) again to resume normal handset conversation mode.
Contacts Searching for a contact 1 Select Contacts from the home screen. 2 Using the keypad enter the first letter of the contact you want to call. 3 Press Up/Down navigation key to scroll through the contacts. Adding a new contact 1 Select Contacts from the home screen. 2 Choose the contact storage location. 3 Then enter the Name, Number & details of your new contact, select Options then choose Save.
Messaging Sending a message 1 Press Menu, select Messaging, and choose Write message. 2 A new message editor will open. 3 Enter your message using either the T9 predictive mode or Abc manual mode or 123 mode. You can switch text input modes by pressing the key. 4 From Options choose Send to then Select Enter number, Add from Phonebook. Entering text You can enter alphanumeric characters using the phone’s keypad. The following text input methods are available in the phone: T9 mode, Abc mode and 123 mode.
2 Enter the whole word. - To delete letters, press Clear. Abc mode This mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the required letter once, twice, three or four times until the letter is displayed. 123 mode Type numbers using one keystroke per number. You can also add numbers while remaining in letter modes by pressing and holding the desired key. Inserting symbols If you want to insert symbols, press the key, then you can choose a symbol.
Messaging Outbox - This is a temporary storage folder used while messages are being sent. Sent messages - After sending out the message, the text message is saved in the Sent folder. SMS settings - Your message settings are pre-defined so that you can send messages immediately. If you would like to change the settings, you can do this using the settings options.
FM radio Your phone has an FM radio feature so you can tune into your favourite stations and listen on the move. NOTE: Insert the earphone into the headset connector in order to listen to the radio and keep the good radio reception. Searching for stations 1 Press Menu and select FM radio. 2 Select Options and choose Auto search. You can also use the left and right navigation keys to increase/decrease the frequency. Listening to the radio 1 Press Menu and choose FM radio.
Organizer Using your calculator The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Setting your alarm You can set up to 5 alarms to invoke on a specified time. Using the torch Turn on/off the torch directly by long pressing the up navigation key in idle screen.
Calendar When you enter this menu, a calendar appears. A square cursor is located on the current date. You can move the cursor to another date using the navigation keys.
Profiles You can adjust and customize the phone profile for different events or environments. • General – Ring tone and key tone volume are set to normal. • Silent – Ring tone is disabled and Silent mode is activated. • Meeting – Ring tone is disabled and Vibrate is activated. • Outdoor – Ring tone and key tone volume are set to maximum.
Settings Dual SIM You can choose which SIM card you’re going to use between manually or automatically. Phone Enjoy the freedom of adapting how your phone works for your own style. • Date & Time - You can set functions relating to the date and time. • Language - You can change the language for the display texts in your phone. This change will also affect the Language Input mode. • Preferred writing language - You can set the desired languages.
Settings • Call barring – Choose a barring password for all outgoing calls, outgoing international, outgoing international except to home country, all incoming calls, or incoming when abroad. Cost save mode Every contact is added along with assigned SIM when adding in phone book. During Calling, matching operator SIM is identified and the operation is completed using the matching operator SIM. This makes possible to use benefit from using same operator.
Network You can select a network that will be registered either automatically or manually. Security This menu allows you to set the phone securely. - SIM1/SIM2 – Enable/Disable SIM PIN code request when your phone is powered on. - Phone security – You can change password or set phone lock on/off. - Anti-theft mobile tracker – When the handset is stolen, handset sends a SMS to the numbers configured by real owner.
Accessories There are various accessories for your mobile phone. You can select these options according to your personal communication requirements. Travel adaptor Battery User Guide NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may void your warranty. • Accessories may vary in different regions.
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to fix yourself. Message SIM card error No network connection/ Dropped network Codes do not match Possible causes Possible corrective measures There is no SIM card in the phone or it is inserted incorrectly. Make sure that the SIM card is correctly inserted. Signal is weak or you are outside the carrier network.
Troubleshooting Message Calls not available Phone cannot be switched on Charging error 40 Possible causes Possible corrective measures Dialling error New network not authorized. New SIM card inserted. Check for new restrictions. Pre-paid charge limit reached. Contact service provider or reset limit with PIN2. On/Off key pressed too briefly. Press the On/Off key for at least two seconds. Battery is not charged. Charge battery. Check the charging indicator on the display.
Message No sound Possible causes Vibration mode Possible corrective measures Check the settings status in the sound menu to make sure you are not in vibration or silent mode.
