LG LGA165 Owner's Manual

This section provides brief explanations of features on 

your phone.

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.

  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.

  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-defined 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.

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 configure 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 Off and press OK.
5.  Input the security code to enable or disable this function.

 The default ATMT code is “0000”.  You have to enter the code before configuring the ATMT settings.

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].

  If there is only one SIM card installed, this SIM card would be activated as default.

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:

 

  Record: Records your favorite radio programs.

 

  Channel List: Bookmark up to 9 radio stations by entering the channel name and frequency.

 

  Manual input: You can input frequency manually by using this option.

 

  Minimize: This function allows you to do other work on phone by minimizing FM radio.

 

  Auto Search: Auto search available channels and automatically store them to the channel list.

 

  Settings: Allows you to switch the record audio quality and the record format. You can record in AMR or WAV 

formats.

 

  Schedule FM record: You can record FM program on schedule when you set up the recording time.

 

  Append: Resumes a previously recorded file.

You may set up the following different profiles to adapt to different environmental conditions.
1.  Select Settings from the main menu, then Select Profiles.
2.  Select a profile 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:

  Tone settings: Selects a tone type (Incoming call, Power on, Power off, Message, Keypad).

  Volume: Sets desired volume (Ringtone, Key tone).

  Alert type: Selects an alert type (Ring only, Vib. only, Vib. and ring, Vib. then ring) for the ringing tone.

  Ring type: Selects a ring type (Single, Repeat).

  Extra tone: Selects a extra tone (Warning, Error, Camp on).

  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.

Your phone offers 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.

1.  Press and hold the End key until the power comes on.
2.  Press and hold the End key until the power goes off.

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.

1.  Press and hold the 

 key for the international prefix. 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”.

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.

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.

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.

Always switch the device off 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 first time.

This manual may differ from the phone  

depending on the phone software version  

and service provider used.

P/N: MFL66984710 (1.0)

www.lg.com

You can enter alphanumeric characters by using the 

phone’s keypad. 

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.

Type numbers using one keystroke per number. You can 

also add numbers while remaining in letter modes by 

pressing and holding the desired key.

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.

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 figure.

 A memory card is an optional accessory.

# key
Long press to enter silent mode.

Insert symbol when writing a message.

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.

-  Dial a phone number and answer a call.

-  In standby mode: Shows a history of calls.

End key
-  Switch on/off (hold down)
- End or reject a call.

Dial numbers in standby mode and input 

numbers or characters in edit mode.

1

2

3

4

5

6

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

2.1  Add new contact

3.1 Sim1 call log

3.2 Sim2 call log

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

5.1  My images

5.2  My sounds

5.3  My videos

5.4  My game & apps

5.5  Others

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

7.1  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

8.1  My games & apps

8.2  Settings

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

Bluetooth QD ID B017062