LG Electronics USA A270 Cellular/PCS GSM Phone User Manual
LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc. Cellular/PCS GSM Phone Users Manual
Users Manual
Part 15.21 statement
" Change or Modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment. “
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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device is not intended for sale in the USA.
FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance
This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC
rules and ICES-003 Class B digital apparatus requirements
for Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:(1) This device and its accessories may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device and its
accessories must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations
with the back of the phone kept 1.5cm (0.59 inches) between
the user’s body and the back of the phone. To comply with
FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation
distance of 1.5cm (0.59 inches) must be maintained between
the user's body and the back of the phone. Third-party
belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing
metallic components should not be used. Body-worn
accessories that cannot maintain 1.5cm (0.59 inches)
separation distance between the user's body and the back
of the phone, and have not been tested for typical body-
worn operations may not comply with FCC RF exposure
limits and should be avoided.
Conformité aux normes FCC Part 15 Class B
Cet appareil et ses accessoires sont conformes aux
normes FCC Part 15 Class B de la Federal
Communications Commission et aux exigences pour
appareils numériques ICES-003 Class B d’Industrie
Canada.Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions
suivantes :(1) Cet appareil et ses accessoires ne doivent
pas provoquer de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) cet
appareil et ses accessoires doivent accepter toutes les
interférences reçues, y compris celles pouvant causer un
fonctionnement indésirable.
Utilisation comme appareil portatif
Ce téléphone a été testé en vue d’une utilisation type
comme appareil portatif, avec une distance de 1.5cm (0,59
pouces) entre l’arrière de l’appareil et le corps de
l’utilisateur. Pour satisfaire aux exigences de la FCC en
matière d’exposition aux radiofréquences, une distance
d’au moins 1.5cm (0,59 pouces) doit être maintenue entre
le corps de l’utilisateur et l’arrière du téléphone. Les
pinces de ceinture, les étuis et autres accessoires
semblables d’autres marques et contenant des
composantes métalliques ne doivent pas être utilisés.Les
accessoires portatifs empêchant le maintien d’une
distance de 1.5cm (0,59 pouces) entre le corps de
l’utilisateur et l’arrière du téléphone et qui n’ont pas été
testés en vue d’une utilisation type comme accessoires
portatifs peuvent ne pas satisfaire aux limites d’exposition
aux radiofréquences stipulées par la FCC et, par
conséquent, ne doivent pas être utilisés.
Games
Your LG-A270 comes with preloaded games to keep you amused when you have time to spare. Press Menu and
select Games.
FM radio (Wireless FM)
With embedded FM antenna, you can receive FM radio without an external earphone. You can listen to your
favourite radio station anytime.
Note: In weak FM radio signal area the sensitivity can degrade with wireless and antenna mode. So it is advisable to
insert the ear-mic for better and enhanced FM quality.
Listening to the radio
1 Press Menu and select FM radio.
2 Select the channel number of the station you would like to listen to.
Note: You can listen to the radio via built-in speaker. Press Options, select Listen via and choose Speaker when
ear-mic is inserted.
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.
Contacts
You can search for a contact in your Contacts.
1 Press Contacts and choose Search, select Contacts from the Menu screen or press (right soft key) from the
standby screen.
2 On the keypad enter the rst letter of the contact you want to call.
3 To scroll through the contacts, use the up and down navigation keys. To scroll through their dierent numbers
use the left and right navigation keys.
• New contact – You can add phonebook entries by using this menu.
• Speed dials – Assign contacts to any keys between 2 and 9.
• Copy all – You can copy all entries from the SIM card memory to the Phone memory or from the Phone memory to
the SIM card memory.
• Delete all – You can delete all entries from the SIM card memory or Phone memory.
• Memory status – You can check the memory status for your SIM and phone.
• Information
› Service dial number – Access the list of service numbers assigned by your service provider securely.
› Own number – You can save and check your own numbers on the SIM card.
› Business card – You can save and check your business card containing information including your name, mobile
phone, home, oce and email, and send it in a message.
Call history
You can check the record of all, missed, dialled, received calls and call durations. The number and name (if available)
are displayed together with the date and time at which the call was made. You can also view the number of times
you have called.
• All calls – Displays the lists of all three types (Received/Dialled/Missed calls) by time.
• Missed calls – This option lets you view the last 20 unanswered calls.
• Dialled calls – This option lets you view the last 20 outgoing calls (called or attempted).
• Received calls – This option lets you view the last 20 incoming calls.
• Call duration – Allows you to view the duration of your incoming and outgoing calls.
• S e n t – This menu allows you to view the messages which have already been sent, including time and content.
• Listen voice mail – This menu provides you with a quick way to access your voice mailbox.
• Info messages – Info service messages are text messages that are delivered by the network to your handset.
• Templates – There are pre-dened messages in the list. You can view and edit the template messages or create
new messages.
• Settings – This menu allows you to set the features of your network service provider.
Entering text
You can enter alphanumeric characters via the phone’s keypad. For example, storing names in Contacts, writing
a message and scheduling events in the calendar all require entering text. The following text input methods are
available in the phone: T9 predictive mode, ABC manual mode and 123 mode.
Note: Some elds may allow only one text input mode (e.g. telephone number in address book elds).
T9 predictive mode
T9 predictive mode uses a built-in dictionary to recognise words you’re writing based on the key sequences you
press. Simply press the number key associated with the letter you want to enter, and the dictionary will recognise
the word once all the letters are entered.
ABC manual mode
This mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labelled with the required letter once, twice, three or four
times until the letter is displayed.
Making a call from your contacts
1 Press (up) to open the address book.
2 On the keypad, enter the rst letter of the contact
you want to call.
3 To scroll through your contacts, use the up and down
navigation keys. And to scroll through their dierent
numbers, use the left and right navigation keys.
4 Press to initiate the call.
Answering and rejecting a call
When your phone rings, press Accept or press
to answer the call. While your phone is ringing,
select Silent to mute the ringing. This is great if you
have forgotten to change your prole to Silent for a
meeting.
Press or Reject to reject the incoming call.
TIP! You can change the settings on your phone to answer
your calls in dierent ways. Press Menu, select Settings and
choose Call. Select Answer mode and choose Any key or
Send key only.
• Any key – You can answer a call by pressing any key.
• Send key only – You can answer a call only by
pressing the Send key.
Changing your call settings
You can set the menu depending on the call. Press
Menu, select Settings and choose Call.
• Call divert – Select methods for diverting calls.
• Call waiting – Select Active or cancel call waiting.
Checking your call history
You can check the record of all, missed, dialled,
received calls and call durations. The number and name
(if available) are displayed together with the date and
time at which the call was made. You can also view the
number of times you have called. Press Menu, select
Call history.
Quick feature reference
Messaging
Sending a message
1 Press Menu, select Messaging and choose New message.
2 A new message editor will open. The default setting of the message editor is SMS mode.
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 .
4 Press Options and choose Insert to add an Symbol, Template, Contact, Business card.
5 Press Send to.
6 Enter the phone number or press Options and select Contacts or Recent list to open your contacts list.
7 Press Options and choose Send.
• Inbox – You will be alerted when you have received a message. It will also be saved here.
• Drafts – This menu shows the message you have saved.
• Outbox – This menu allows you to view the message which is about to be sent or could not be sent.
Menu and Options
Your phone oers a set of functions that allow you to customise it. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-
menus, which are accessed via the left and right soft keys. The label at the bottom of the display screen immediately
above the soft keys indicates their current function.
Press the right soft key
to access contacts.
Press the left soft key to access
the available menu.
Menu Contacts
Display Information
Icon areas
Text and graphic area
Soft key indications
Menu Contacts
On-Screen Icons
Tells you the strength of the network signal.
Indicates the battery charge level.
Indicates new text message(s).
Indicates new voice message(s).
Indicates that the alarm clock is set.
Indicates that your phone is using the general
settings.
Indicates that your phone is using the silent
settings.
Indicates that your phone is using the outdoor
settings.
Indicates that your phone is using the headset
setting.
Indicates that all calls are being diverted to
another number.
Indicates that your phone is in Flight mode.
Indicates new schedule(s).
Installing the SIM Card and Charging the Battery
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a mobile phone network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card which is loaded with
your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and many others.
Important! › The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can easily be 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 SIM supported
Illustrations
1 Open battery cover
2 Remove the battery
3 Insert your SIM
4 Insert the battery
5 Close the battery cover
6 Charge your battery
WARNING: Do not remove the
battery while the phone is
switched on, as this may
damage the phone.
Getting to know your phone
LG-A270 User Guide - English
This guide will help you to understand your new mobile phone. It will provide
you with useful explanations of the features on your phone.
Some of the contents of this manual may dier from your phone depending on
the phone software or your service provider.
P/N: (1.0)
Entering Text
You can enter alphanumeric characters via the phone’s
keypad. To change modes, press the key.
T9 Mode
This mode allows you to enter words with only
one keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad
is associated with more than one letter. T9 mode
automatically compares your keystrokes with an
internal linguistic dictionary to determine the correct
word, thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the
traditional ABC mode.
The input method is displayed in the upper right
corner of your phone.
Indicator Function (English Smart mode)
Numeric
Multitap Abc
Multitap abc
Multitap ABC
Turning Your Phone On and O
You can power the phone on and o by pressing or
holding the power key.
Making a Call
1 Key in the number on the keypad.
2 Press to initiate the call.
3 To end the call, press .
TIP! To enter + when making an international call, press
and hold 0.
Earpiece
Earphone jack Torch
Display screen
Soft keys
Each of these keys
performs the functions
indicated by the text on
the display immediately
above them.
Send key
You can dial a phone
number and answer
incoming calls.
123
456
Navigation keys
Use for quick access to
phone functions.
(up) : Contacts
(down) : Keypad Lock
(left) : Messaging
(right) : FM radio
End/Power key
Allows you to power the
phone on or o, end calls, or
return to Standby mode.
Alphanumeric keys
Most of the time, the
numeric keys are used to
input numbers or characters.
Charger port
Hand Strap Hole
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Ambient Temperatures
› Max : +55°C (discharging)
+45°C (charging)
› Min : -10°C
• Auto key lock – Lock the keypad automatically in standby screen.
• Security – This menu allows you to set the phone securely.
› PIN code request – Choose a PIN code to be requested when you turn your phone on.
› Phone lock – Choose a security code to lock your phone, When power on, When SIM changed or Immediately.
› Call barring – Choose a barring password for all outgoing calls, outgoing international, outgoing international
when roaming, all incoming calls, or incoming when roaming.
› Fixed dial number – Choosing a PIN2 code to enable xed dial number lets you restrict calls to only those in
Contacts.
› Change codes – To change your security code or PIN1 or PIN2 code, enter the old code followed by the new one.
• Power save – If you set Always on, you can save the battery power when you are not using the phone. Choose to
switch between power save settings Always on, Night only or O.
• Network selection – You can select a network that will be registered either automatically or manually.
• Reset settings – Use Reset to restore the factory settings. You need the security code to activate this function. The
default number is “0000”.
• Memory status – You can check the free space and memory usage of each repository.
• Unit converter – This converts any measurement into a unit you want.
• World clock – Allows you to determine the current time in another time zone or country.
• Sim Services –This feature depends on SIM and the network services. In case the SIM card supports SAT (i.e.SIM
Application Toolkit) services, this menu will be the operator specic service name stored on the SIM card.
Organiser
• Alarms – You can set up to 3 alarm clocks to go o at a specied time.
• Calendar – When you enter this menu, a calendar appears. A square cursor is placed on the current date. You can
move the cursor to another date using the navigation keys.
• Memo – You can register your own memos here.
Settings
• 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 aect the
Language Input mode.
• Display – You can adjust settings for the phone display.
• Call – You can set the menu depending on the call.
Proles
You change your prole, then choose from General, Silent, Outdoor, Flight mode and Headset.
• General – After setting up this prole, the indicator will be displayed on the standby screen.
• Silent – Ring tone is disabled and Vibrate is activated. When you set up this prole, the indicator will be
displayed on the standby screen.
• Outdoor – This is the default prole. Ring tone and key tone volume are set to maximum. When you set up this
prole, the indicator will be displayed on the standby screen.
• Flight Mode – Use this function to switch the Flight mode On or O. You will not be able to make calls or send
messages when Flight mode is switched On.
• Headset – When the headset is connected to the phone, the indicator will be displayed on the standby screen.
You can personalise your call alert type, ring tones, ring volume, message alert type, message tones, message
volume, keypad tones, keypad volume, eect sound volume and power on/o volume.
Tools
• Torch – Turn on/o the torch directly by holding the up navigation key for 3 seconds.
• Calculator – This contains the standard functions such as Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division.
• Stopwatch – This option allows you to use the function of a stopwatch.
Exposure to radio frequency energy
Radio wave exposure and Specic Absorption Rate
(SAR) information
This mobile phone model LG-A270 has been designed
to comply with applicable safety requirements
regarding exposure to radio waves. This requirement
is based on scientic guidelines that include safety
margins designed to assure this safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health.
• The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit
of measurement known as the Specic Absorption
Rate, or SAR. Tests for SAR are conducted using
standardised method with the phone transmitting at
its highest certied power level in all used frequency
bands.
• While there may be dierences between the SAR
levels of various LG phone models, they are all
designed to meet the pertinent guidelines for
exposure to radio waves.
• The SAR limit recommended by the International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) is 2 W/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 0.000 W/Kg (10g) and
when worn on the body is 0.000 W/Kg (10g).
• SAR data information for residents of countries/
regions that have adopted the SAR limit
recommended by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE), which is 1.6 W/Kg
averaged over one (1) gram of tissue.
Product care and maintenance
WARNING
Only use batteries, chargers and accessories that have
been approved for use with this phone model. The
use of any other types may invalidate any approval
or warranty applying to the phone, and may be
dangerous.
In aircraft
Wireless devices can cause interference with aircraft.
• Turn o your mobile phone before boarding any
aircraft.
• Do not use it on the aircraft without permission from
the cabin crew.
Children
Keep the phone in a safe place out of reach of small
children. It includes small parts which if detached may
present a choking hazard.
Emergency calls
Emergency calls may not be available on all mobile
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 discharge the battery completely
before recharging. Unlike other battery systems,
there is no memory eect that could compromise the
battery’s performance.
• Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are
designed to maximise the battery life.
• Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery pack.
• Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean.
• Replace the battery when it no longer provides
acceptable performance. The battery pack maybe
recharged hundreds of times before it needs
replacing.
• Recharge the battery if it has not been used for a long
time to maximise usability.
• Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight
or use it in high humidity, such as the bathroom.
• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places as this
may impair battery performance.
• There is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by
an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. Please recycle when
possible. Do not dispose as household waste.
• If you need to replace the battery, take it to the
nearest authorised LG Electronics service point or
dealer for assistance.
• Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after
the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power
consumption by the charger.
Road safety
Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile
phones inmaking or answering
a call if driving conditiplease ensure that the volume is at a reasonable level
so that you are aware of your surroundings. This is
particularly imperative when near roads.
Avoid damage to your hearing
Your hearing may be damaged if you are exposed to
loud sounds for long periods of time. We therefore
recommend that you do not turn the handset on or o
close to your ear. We also recommend that music and
call volumes are set to a reasonable level.
Note: Excessive sound pressure from earphones can
cause hearing loss.
Blasting area
Potentially explosive atmospheres
• Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualied
service technician when repair work is required.
• Keep away from electrical appliances such as TVs,
radios, and personal computers.
• The unit should be kept away from heat sources such
as radiators or cookers.
• Do not drop.
• Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or
shock.
• The coating of the phone may be damaged if it is
covered with wrapping or vinyl wrapper.
• Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit. (Do
not use solvents such as benzene, thinner or alcohol.)
• Do not expose this unit to excessive smoke or dust.
• Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or
transport tickets; it can aect the information on the
magnetic strips.
• Do not tap the screen with a sharp object; otherwise,
it may damage the phone.
• Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture.
• Use accessories such as the earphone cautiously. Do
not press the antenna unnecessarily.
Ecient phone operation
Electronics devices
All mobile phones are susceptible to interference,
which may aect performance.
• Do not use your mobile phone near medical
equipment without requesting permission. Avoid
placing the phone over pacemakers, i.e. in your breast
pocket.
• Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile
phones.
• Minor interference may aect TVs, radios, PCs, etc.
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Technical Data
WARNING
• The phone should be charged in a well ventilated
area.
CAUTION
• Sw
io
on the phone for emergency calls.
• Only use ORIGINAL accessories to avoid damage to
your phone.
• All radio transmitters carry risks of interference with
electronics in close proximity. Minor interference may
aect TVs, radios, PCs, etc.
• Batteries should be disposed of in accordance with
pertinent legislation.
• Do not dismantle the phone or battery.
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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 dierent in
dierent regions; please check with
our regional service company or
agent for further enquires.
Headset
Accessories
Disposal of your old appliance
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
is attached to a product it means the
product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC.
2. All electrical and electronic products should
be disposed of separately from the municipal
waste stream via designated collection
facilities appointed by the government or the
local authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance
will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and
human health.
4. For more detailed information about disposal
of your old appliance, please contact your
city oce, waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
is attached to batteries/accumulators of Your
product it means they are covered by the
European Directive 2006/66/EC.
2. This symbol may be combined with chemical
symbols for mercury(Hg), cadmium(Cd) or
lead(Pb) if the battery Contains more than
0.0005% of mercury, 0.002% of cadmium or
0.004% of lead.
3. All batteries/accumulators should be disposed
separately from the municipal waste stream via
designated collection facilities appointed by the
government or the local authorities.
4 The correct disposal of Your old batteries/
accumulators will help to prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment,
animal and human health.
5. For more detailed information about disposal of
Your old batteries/accumulators, please contact
Your city oce, waste disposal service or the
shop where You purchased the product.