Owner's Manual
Quick feature reference
This section provides brief explanations of features on
your phone.
Messaging Menu 1
Create message: This menu includes functions related
to SMS (Short Message Service) and MMS (Multimedia
Message Service). You can send SMS to many contacts
at a time.
Tip: User can send SMS to Many recipients by selecting
‘Add from Contacts‘ from Send to option. (User can
select Maximum 20 contacts from the list). User
Can send SMS to groups by selecting Group icon
by pressing left navigation key from “Add from
Contacts” options.
Inbox: You will be alerted when you have received
messages. They will be stored in Inbox.
Tip: SMS Sorting: Inbox Messages can be sorted with the
given sorting options for an easy access of messages
(Sender, Subject, Unread/read, Message type,
Message size).
Drafts: You can save the message temporarily in Drafts.
Outbox: This is a temporary storage folder for the unsent
messages or messages that you have sent but fail to
deliver.
Sent items: After sending out the message, the text
message or multimedia message is saved in the Sent
folder.
Saved items: You can access your saved messages.
Broadcast message: Choose whether to receive, block,
view or edit channels to receive information service
messages (broadcast messages). Also choose the
languages of information service messages.
Templates: There are pre-dened messages in the list.
You can view and edit the template messages or create
new messages.
Message settings: This menu allows you to set features
of your network service provider.
Menu TreeAnti Theft Mobile Tracker (ATMT)
Anti-theft mobile tracker (ATMT) allows you to track your lost phone. When someone uses your phone without your
permission, the tracking service will be activated.
You are reminded by a text message sent to the default phone number you have set, without the unauthorized user’s
knowledge. You can always activate the ATMT and congure your personal settings.
To activate Anti-theft mobile tracker
1. From the main menu, select Settings > Security settings > Anti-theft mobile tracker and press OK.
2. Then in the Anti-theft mobile tracker menu, edit and save the name in Sender name and numbers in Sending
number list.
3. Select Set Anti-theft and press OK.
4. Switch On or O and press OK.
5. Input the security code to enable or disable this function.
Note
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The default ATMT code is “0000”. You have to enter the code before conguring the ATMT settings.
Activating and switching SIM cards
Your phone supports the Dual SIM cards mode, enabling you to use two SIM cards at the same time without changing
them. When there are two SIM cards installed, you can activate one of two or both SIM cards.
This function allows you to select the default SIM card for call or message in Contact, Call logs and Message box.
1. Select [Settings] from the main menu, and then select [Dual SIM settings].
Note
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If there is only one SIM card installed, this SIM card would be activated as default.
FM Radio (This function may be dierent in dierent regions.)
Listens to FM radio station. You can enjoy listening FM without using headset as phone supports wireless FM service.
1. From main menu select Media then select FM radio.
2. Use navigation keypad to search radio station. You can also press Options to search radio frequency for available
channels and automatically store to the channel list.
3. Press Options to edit the channel list. There are 9 stations you may pre-set. Your phone provides the following
options for FM radio:
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Record: Records your favorite radio programs.
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Channel List: Bookmark up to 9 radio stations by entering the channel name and frequency.
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Manual input: You can input frequency manually by using this option.
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Minimize: This function allows you to do other work on phone by minimizing FM radio.
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Auto Search: Auto search available channels and automatically store them to the channel list.
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Settings: Allows you to switch the record audio quality and the record format. You can record in AMR or WAV
formats.
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Schedule FM record: You can record FM program on schedule when you set up the recording time.
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Append: Resumes a previously recorded le.
How to set the tone
You may set up the following dierent proles to adapt to dierent environmental conditions.
1. Select Settings from the main menu, then Select Proles.
2. Select a prole and press [Options - Customize] to set the ring tone.
3. Press the left soft key [OK] and then you can set the desired ring tone.
Your phone also provides the following options to customize tones/alert types:
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Tone settings: Selects a tone type (Incoming call, Power on, Power o, Message, Keypad).
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Volume: Sets desired volume (Ringtone, Key tone).
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Alert type: Selects an alert type (Ring only, Vib. only, Vib. and ring, Vib. then ring) for the ringing tone.
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Ring type: Selects a ring type (Single, Repeat).
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Extra tone: Selects a extra tone (Warning, Error, Camp on).
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Answer mode: If you select the Any key, you can receive a call by pressing any key except the key and the
right soft key.
Selecting functions and options
Your phone oers a set of functions that allow you to customize the phone. These functions are arranged in menus
and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked and . Each menu and sub-menu lets you view and
alter the settings of a particular function.
The roles of the soft keys vary according to the current context; the label on the bottom line of the screen just above
each key indicates its current role.
Menu Names
Press the right soft key to access the
available Names (Names).
Press the left soft key or center soft
key to access the available Menu.
Turning Your Phone On and O
1. Press and hold the End key until the power comes on.
2. Press and hold the End key until the power goes o.
Making a call
1. Enter a phone number including the area code.
2. Press the [Send] key or select options > select SIM1 or SIM2 to make voice call > press “ok”.
3. To end the call, press the key.
Making an international call
1.
Press and hold the key for the international prex. The ‘+’ character automatically selects the international access code.
2. Enter the country code, area code, and the phone number.
3. Press the [Send] key or select options > select SIM1 or SIM2 to make voice call > press “ok”.
Answering a call
1. When you receive a call, the phone rings.
2. Press the [Send] key or select option > OK to answer a call.
3. To end the call, press the key.
Installing the SIM card and the handset battery
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and many others.
Important!
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The plug-in SIM card and its contacts 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.
Illustrations
Always switch the device o and disconnect the charger before removing the battery.
1
Remove the back cover.
2
Lift battery away.
3
Insert the SIM card.
4
Insert the battery pack.
5
Attach the back cover.
6
Charge the battery.
Note: Fully charge the battery
before using it for the rst time.
Phone Components
LG-A165 USER GUIDE
This manual may dier from the phone
depending on the phone software version
and service provider used.
P/N: MFL66984710 (1.0) www.lg.com
Entering Text
You can enter alphanumeric characters by using the
phone’s keypad.
T9 Mode
The T9 predictive text input mode lets you enter words
easily with a minimum number of key presses. As
you press each key, the phone begins to display the
characters that it thinks you are typing based on the
built-in dictionary.
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.
Symbol Mode
The symbol mode enables you to enter various symbols
or special characters. To enter a symbol, select Options
Insert Symbol or press Key. Use the navigation
keys to select the desired symbol and press the OK key.
Installing a Memory Card
Using a memory card can expand the available storage
space of your mobile phone. To insert a memory card,
insert it into the card slot until it clicks into place. Ensure
that the golden contact area faces downwords, as
shown in the gure.
Note: A memory card is an optional accessory.
Micro SD memory card socket
Micro USB Port / Earphone jack /
Charger port
# key
Long press to enter silent mode.
* Key (Symbol key)
Insert symbol when writing a message.
Display screen
Earpiece
Navigation keys
Use for quick access to phone functions.
Soft keys (Left soft key / Right soft key)
These keys perform the function Indicated
in the bottom of the display.
Send key
- Dial a phone number and answer a call.
- In standby mode: Shows a history of calls.
End key
- Switch on/o (hold down)
- End or reject a call.
Alphanumeric keys
Dial numbers in standby mode and input
numbers or characters in edit mode.
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1. Messaging
1.1 Create message
1.2 Inbox
1.3 Drafts
1.4 Outbox
1.5 Sent items
1.6 Saved items
1.7 Broadcast message
1.8 Templates
1.9 Message settings
1.10 SOS message
2. Contacts
2.1 Add new contact
3. Log
3.1 Sim1 call log
3.2 Sim2 call log
4. Settings
4.1 Dual SIM settings
4.2 Profiles
4.3 Display
4.4 Connectivity
4.5 Call
4.6 Phone
4.7 Network
4.8 Security settings
4.9 Restore factory
settings
5. Gallery
5.1 My images
5.2 My sounds
5.3 My videos
5.4 My game & apps
5.5 Others
6. Media
6.1 Camera
6.2 Video recorder
6.3 Image viewer
6.4 Media player
6.5 Slide show
6.6 Photo editor
6.7 FM radio
6.8 Voice recorder
7. Organiser
7.1 Alarm clock
7.2 Calendar
7.3 To-do list
7.4 Notes
7.5 Calculator
7.6 Stopwatch
7.7 Converter
7.8 World time
7.9 Go to
7.10 File manager
7.11 SIM1 services
7.12 SIM2 services
8. Applications
8.1 My games & apps
8.2 Settings
9. Web
9.1 Home
9.2 Bookmarks
9.3 Last web address
9.4 Settings
9.5 Go to address
9.6 Saved pages
9.7 Open file
9.8 Recent pages
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