Owner's Manual

General
› Product name : LG-A165
› System : GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900
Ambient Temperatures
› Max : +55°C (discharging)
+45°C (charging)
› Min : -10°C
Applications Menu 8
My games & apps: Your LG-A165 comes with preloaded
games to keep you amused when you have time to
spare. If you choose to download any additional games
or applications they will be saved into this folder. Press
Menu and select Applications. Choose My games & apps.
Web Menu 9
Home: Connects to a homepage. The homepage will be
the site which is dened in the activated prole.
Bookmarks: This menu allows you to store the URL of
favorite web pages for easy access at a later time.
Last web address: You can view the latest page when
you connected internet.
Settings: You can set the prole, cache and security
related to internet service.
Go to address: You can connect directly to the site you
want. After entering a specic URL, press OK key to make
the connection done to connect to the site.
Saved pages: Allows you to view your saved web pages.
Open le: You can open the following les saved in the
phone. WML, XTHML, HTM, HTML.
Recent pages: This menu shows the history of recently
browsed pages.
PC Sync
You can synchronise your PC with your phone to make
sure all your important details and dates match. You
can also backup your les (Multimedia les) to put your
mind at ease.
Note: For this User have to connect Mobile with PC
through USB cable and Select the option “COM port”.
Note: Install PC Suite using CD provided and follow the
Installation Guide. Connect Mobile with PC through USB
cable and Select the option “COM port”.
Media player: The player allows you play audio and
video les. You can also manage play lists.
Slide show: Slideshow mode will show all the photos in
your gallery one at a time as a slideshow.
Photo editor: You can edit images. The editor can resize,
clip or add dierent eects to the picture.
FM radio: You can use FM radio with or without your
external earphone. You can listen to your favourite radio
station anytime.
Note: You have to insert Ear-mic into Handsfree
connector in order to listen to the Radio and keep the
good radio reception.
Voice recorder: You can record voice memo.
Organiser Menu 7
Alarm clock: You can set the alarm clock to go on at a
specied time.
Calendar: You can see the calendar and add the events
here in selected date.
To-do list: You can view, edit and add tasks to do.
Notes: You can add new memo, view and manage saved
memos.
Calculator: The calculator provides the basic arithmetic
functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division.
Stopwatch: This option allows you to use the function
of a stopwatch.
Converter: This converts any measurement into a unit
you want. There are many types that can be converted
into units: Currency, Length, Weight.
World time: The World time function provides time
information on major cities worldwide.
Go to: It helps you to go to the menu you search for. You
can set the item as Go to.
File manager: This function allows you to view the
content in your internal phone memory and the external
memory card.
SIM services: Display additional functions or applications
provided by your network service provider.
UART setting for e.g. if SIM1 is selected then user will be
able to make the connection using selected SIM card.
› Misc. settings: You can set the brightness and time of
the display screen.
Network: You can set select network and network mode
settings using this menu. Also you can add a preferable
network to be connected to Preferred lists.
Security settings:
› sim1/sim2 security settings: This menu allows you to
set the phone’s safety.
› Phone lock: You can use a security code to avoid
unauthorized use of the phone.
› Auto keypad lock: You can make the key pad locked
automatically after some time.
› Change password: Changing your phone password,
enter the old code followed by the new code.
› Anti-theft mobile tracker: The ATMT feature of this
phone provides you with the ability to have a tracking
system in place for your mobile in case you lose or
misplace it.
Restore factory settings: You can initialize all factory
defaults. You need Security code to activate this function.
Gallery Menu 5
My images: Shows the list of image les.
My sounds: Saved audio les are displayed in the list.
My videos: Displays the list of video les.
My game & apps: You can access a great selection of
games and applications on your phone.
Others: When you receive les of an undened format
via Bluetooth, the les are saved in this folder.
Media Menu 6
Camera: You can take photos with the built in camera
and adjust its settings to suit your needs.
Video recorder: You can record a video clip through the
built-in camera.
Image viewer: Choose to view the picture with options
after taking a photo.
Proles: You can adjust and customize the phone tones
for dierent events, or environments.
Display: You can change settings for the phone display.
Connectivity:
› Bluetooth: You can adjust setting on BT connection.
› Data account: You can manage data account list that is
used for prole setting on WAP or MMS.
Call: You can set the menu relevant to a call.
Tip: Enable the Black list, by selecting Mode to ON in
Black list, from Advance Settings. Once you switch
On the Black List Mode, Type the Required Number
to be in the Black List and save it. User can not
receive any calls from the numbers which are saved
in Black list.
Phone:
› Time and date: Set date, time, time zone, and formats.
› Schedule power on/o: This menu allows you to set
up time for the phone automatically power on or o.
Once the time is set by you, the phone will power on
automatically at the time specied. As for the powering
o, the phone will ask you for the conrmation before
powering o at the time specied by you. You can
specify up to 4 dierent times.
› Language/Writing language: You can change the
language for the display texts in your phone. This
change will also aect the Language Input mode.
› Themes: Allows you to change the whole look of your
phone display.
› Greeting text: This menu allows you to customize the
greeting text upon the phone’s power on. You can also
choose whether you want the greeting text on or o
upon power on.
› Dedicated key: Allows you to change the preferences
on the Hotkeys that are currently assigned for your
navigation keys (when in standby mode).
› Auto update of date and time: Allows you to set the
phone to automatically update the time and date
according to the current local time zone.
› UART settings: User will be able to perform the
operation from PC using modem for selected SIM
card in UART settings (like AT command using
HyperTerminal, PC dialup). User will be able to make the
GPRS dialup on PC using the SIM which is selected in
SOS message: An emergency message can be sent to
the predened number’s (3 maximum) by long press of
9 Key. On long press of 9 key, a popup comes, ‘Set SOS
message?’. Press ‘Yes’ then type the required message
and input 3 numbers for which you want to send the
message in emergency mode and press Save/Done.
Contacts Menu 2
You can search for contacts in phonebook.
Note: Instant searching is available by inputting the
initial letter of the name you want to search.
Add new contact: You can add phonebook entries by
using this menu.
Log Menu 3
Call log: You can view all lists of outgoing or incoming
calls. Select sim1 call log or sim2 call log and from that
select the following.
› missed calls: You can view the unanswered calls.
› received calls: You can view the Received calls.
› dialled numbers: You can view the outgoing call
numbers.
› call duration: Allows you to view the duration of your
incoming and outgoing calls. You can also reset the call
timers.
› text msg. counter: This application will count the
number of messages received and sent from the phone.
› packet data counter: You can check the amount of data
transferred over the network.
› call costs: View the charges applied to your dialled
numbers and the call duration of all your received and
dialled calls. Also you can do Cost Settings.
Settings Menu 4
Dual SIM settings: Choose from the options what you
want to change: Dual SIM open / Only SIM1 open /
Only SIM2 open / Flight mode.
Tip: Dual SIM Single Talk : while one of Dual SIM is
operating with network such like WAP/JAVA/MMS/
Call, another SIM can not use network related
service.
Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed
information is given in this manual.
Warning
› For your safety, use ONLY specied ORIGINAL batteries and chargers.
› Switch o the phone in any area where required by special regulations, e.g. in a hospital where it may aect medical
equipment.
› Batteries should be disposed o in accordance with relevant legislation.
Product care and maintenance
WARNING! Only use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of
any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone, and may be dangerous.
› Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualied service technician when repair work is required.
Repairs under warranty, at LG’s option, may include replacement parts or boards that are either new or
reconditioned, provided that they have functionality equal to that of the parts being replaced.
› The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators or cookers.
› Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit. (Do not use any solvents.)
› Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can aect the information on the magnetic strips.
Guidelines for safe and ecient use
Electronic devices
All mobile phones may get interference, which could aect performance.
› Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission. Avoid placing the phone
over a pacemaker, i.e. in your breast pocket.
Road safety
Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the areas when you drive.
› Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
› Use a hands-free kit, if available.
› Pull o the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.
Blasting area
Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules.
Potentially explosive atmospheres
Do not use the phone at a refueling point. Do not use near fuel or chemicals.
In aircraft
Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft.
› Turn o your mobile phone before boarding any aircraft.
Children
Keep the phone in a safe place out of children’s reach. It includes small parts which if detached may cause a choking
hazard.
Emergency calls
Emergency calls may not be available under all cellular networks. Therefore, you should never depend solely on the
phone for emergency calls. Check with your local service provider.
Battery information and care
› You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other battery systems, there is no
memory eect that could compromise the battery’s performance.
› Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximize the battery life.
› Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery pack.
› Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery pack may be recharged
hundreds of times before it needs to be replaced.
› Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in high humidity, such as the bathroom.
› Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
› Dispose o used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Exposure to radio frequency energy
Radio wave exposure and Specic Absorption Rate (SAR) information
This mobile phone model LG-A165 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirement for exposure to
radio waves. This requirement is based on scientic guidelines that include safety margins designed to ensure safety of
all persons, regardless of age and health.
› The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as the Specic Absorption Rate, or SAR.
Tests for SAR are conducted using standardised methods with the phone transmitting at its highest certied power
level in all used frequency bands.
› While there may be dierences between the SAR levels of various LG phone models, they are all designed to meet
the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
› The SAR limit recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) is
2W/kg averaged over ten (10) gram of tissue.
› The highest SAR value for this model phone tested by DASY4 for use at the ear is 1.27 W/kg (10g) and when worn on
the body is 1.41 W/kg (10g).
› SAR data information for residents in countries/regions that have adopted the SAR limit recommended by the
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one (1) gram of tissue.
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There are various accessories for your mobile phone. You can select these options according to your personal
communication requirements.
Standard Battery Travel Adapter Note
› Always use genuine LG accessories.
Failure to do this may invalidate
your warranty.
› Accessories may be dierent in
dierent regions; please check with
our regional service company or
agent for further enquires.
Headset USB cable and PC SUITE CD
Accessories Technical Data
Suppliers Details
Name
LG Electronics Inc
Address
LG Electronics Inc. LG Twin Towers 20,
Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea 150-721
Product Details
Product Name
GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 Quad band Terminal Equipment
Model Name
LG-A160, LG-A165
Trade Name
LG
Applicable Standards Details
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
EN 301 489-01 V1.8.1, EN 301 489-07 V1.3.1, EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1
EN 301 511 V9.0.2
EN 50360:2001, EN62209-1:2006
EN 60950-1:2001
EN300328 V1.7.1
Supplementary Information
The conformity to above standards is verified by the following Notified Body(BABT)
BABT, Forsyth House-Churchfield Road -Walton-on-ThamesSurrey -KT12 2TD, United Kingdom
Notified Body Identification Number : 0168
Declaration
I hereby declare under our sole responsibility
that the product mentioned above to which this
declaration relates complies with the above
mentioned standards and Directives
LG Electronics Logistics and Services B.V.
Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The Netherlands
Declaration of Conformity
Name Issued Date
Seung Hyoun, Ji / Director 26. July. 2010
Signature of representative
Product Authentication program
Dear Customers,
To protect all LG customers from counterfeit and grey market products and make sure that you receive ocial
warranty service, LG is now running a product authentication program.
To make sure your handset is a genuine product of LG, ONLY one SMS containing the IMEI No. of your purchased
handset will be automatically sent to LG on the date of purchase.
Once your phone is authenticated, you will receive the message ‘Your handset is a genuine LG product.’
The customer shall bear the cost of one SMS for the product authentication program.
In return, you will receive one additional month of warranty for free. One additional month of warranty covers only
mobile phone, not batteries and accessories.
The IMEI No. sent to LG guarantees your handset to be free from manufacturing defects during the warranty period
from the date of purchase without proof of purchase or warranty card.