Getting the Most Out ofYour Reception | LG Electronics LX-225

Getting the Most Out ofYour Reception

Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength

The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. If you’re inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception.

Understanding the Power Save Feature

If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability; you can also check it yourself by pressing any key. Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message is displayed on the screen. When a signal is found, your phone returns to standby mode.

Understanding How Your Phone Operates

Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits Radio Frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.

Knowing Radio Frequency Safety

The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below.

In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals. More than 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities, government health agencies and industries developed this updated standard after reviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).

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LG Electronics LX-225 manual Getting the Most Out ofYour Reception, Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength

Contents

LG LX-225 Phone Guide Page Table of Contents 2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience 2G. Using the Contacts 135 Index Introduction Your PhonePage Getting Started Page Setting Up Service Getting Started Setting Up Your Voicemail Getting Help Getting Started UnlockingYour Phone Setting UpYourVoicemail Voicemail Password Operator Services Getting HelpDirectory Assistance Your Phone Page Your Phone The Basics FrontView ofYour Phone Key Functions Press Right to Find/Add Entry Viewing the Display Screen Features ofYour Phone Phone Basics TurningYour Phone On and Off TurningYour Phone OnTurningYour Phone Off UsingYour Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery CapacityInstalling the Battery Removing the Battery Charging the Battery Using the Charger DisplayingYour Phone Number Making and Answering CallsMaking Calls Dialing Options Answering Calls Answering a Roam CallWith Call Guard Enabled Missed Call NotificationEnding a Call Select Call History 5 and select Missed Calls Calling Emergency Numbers In-Call Options End-of-Call Options Saving a Phone Number Finding a Phone Number Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses Dialing From the Contacts Plus + Code Dialing Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing Using Abbreviated Dialing Selecting a Character Input Mode EnteringText Entering Characters UsingT9Text Input To erase a single character. Press and hold Back Adding aWord to theT9 Database Entering Characters byTapping the Keypad Entering Numbers,Symbols,Smileys and Preset Messages Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Sound Settings RingerTypesSelecting RingerTypes forVoice Calls Voice Memo Default, Download, or Voice Memo ringers Selecting RingerTypes for MessagesScroll to Voicemail Alerts or Message Alerts Adjusting the Phone’sVolume Settings Selecting a KeyTone Length Alert Notification Silence All Display Settings Changing theText GreetingChanging the BacklightTime Length Changing the Display Screen Download, In Camera, or Saved to Phone Changing the Display Screen for Incoming Calls Changing the ContrastDownloads, In Camera, or Saved to Phone Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Changing theTheme Skin Changing the Clock Display Changing theText Input Font Changing the Power Save Mode Changing the Status Light Mode Location Settings Messaging Settings Displaying Pop-up Messages Callback Number Adding a Customized Signature Managing Preset Messages Airplane Mode TTY Use Press # # from standby Phone Setup Options ShortcutsOr Down Navigation and press OK Call Answer Mode Auto-Answer Mode Dialing Match AutoVolume Plus Code Dialing Display Language Page Setting Your Phone’s Security Accessing the Security Menu UsingYour Phone’s Lock FeatureLockingYour Phone Calling in Lock Mode UnlockingYour PhoneLocking Pictures Changing the Lock Code RestrictingYour Phone Using Special Numbers Erasing the Contacts UpdatingYour Picture Profile ResettingYour Phone Security Features for Data Services Enabling and Disabling Data Services Controlling Your Roaming Experience Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display ScreenRoaming on Other Digital Networks Roaming on Analog Networks Checking forVoicemail MessagesWhile Roaming SettingYour Phone’s Roam Mode Set Mode Using Call Guard Highlight On or Off and press Reminder Page Navigating Through Menus Menu Navigation Menu Structure Viewing the Menus Menu Navigation Menu StructureSelecting Menu Items Menu Diagram Viewing the MenusBacking UpWithin a Menu Web Voice Services SettingsCall History Downloads Message Alerts Contacts Only Managing Call History Viewing History Select Call History Call History Options Making a Call From Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History Erasing Call History Scroll to Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or Using the Contacts Adding a New Contacts Entry Finding Contacts Entries Finding Names Finding Group Entries Finding Speed Dial Numbers Contacts Entry Options FindingVoice Dial Numbers Adding a Phone Numberto a Contacts Entry Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number Select an available speed dial location and press OK CreatingVoice DialTags 92, then follow steps 4-9 above Editing a Contacts Entry Selecting a RingerType for an Entry Dialing Services Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools UsingYour Phone’s Calendar Adding an Event to the Calendar Event Alerts Event Alert Menu Viewing Events Going toToday’s Calendar Menu Erasing a Day’s Events Purging Events Purging All Events UsingYour Phone’s Alarm Clock UsingYour Phone’s Notepad UsingYour Phone’sTools Using EZTips Using the Calculator World Clock Using Your Phone’s Voice Services Using Voice-Activated Dialing Managing Voice Memos UsingVoice-Activated Dialing Select Voice ServicesProgrammingVoice DialTags ReviewingVoice DialTags Erasing AllVoice DialTags ManagingVoice Memos Recording Voice Memos Voice Memo Options ErasingVoice Memos 114 Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera Taking Pictures Camera CreatingYour Picture Messaging Password You will be Camera Mode Options 120 Setting the SelfTimer Other Services Sharing PicturesSharing Pictures From In Camera Scroll to Mobile, Email, Contacts, Recent List,or Other SharingPicturesFromMessaging Storing Pictures CameraCamera Saved to Phone Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 125 Saved to Phone Online Albums Using the Picture MessagingWebsite Managing Pictures Managing Online Pictures FromYour Phone Sharing Online Pictures Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone 132 To access your online albums options from your phone 134 Service Features 136 Service Features The Basics UsingVoicemail Setting UpYourVoicemail Voicemail Notification NewVoicemail Message Alerts Using One-Touch Message Access Using the Menu Keys onYour Phone to AccessYour MessagesRetrievingYourVoicemail Messages Voicemail Button Guide Using Expert Mode Setting Up Group Distribution ListsVoicemail Options Callback Voicemail-to-Voicemail MessageVoicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Continue Recording Clearing the Message Icon Extended Absence Greeting Voicemail Menu Key 146 Service Features The Basics 147 Using SMSText Messaging Composing SMSText Messages Service Features The Basics 149 Accessing SMSText Messages Using Caller ID Responding to CallWaiting Making aThree-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Confirm the deactivation Data Services Data Services Applications Getting StartedWith Data Services Your User NameFindingYour User Name Phone Info My Phone Number Internet Connecting Launching a Data Connection Net Guard Connection Status and Indicators Navigating theWeb SoftkeysScrolling Selecting Going Back Understanding Messaging MessageTypesGoing Home Accessing Email Accessing Instant Messaging Select Instant Messaging AccessingWireless Chatrooms Select Messaging Downloading Premium Content Accessing the Download MenusRingers, Screen Savers, or Applications and press OK Selecting an Item to Download Downloading an Item Using the Browser Menu Exploring theWebEntertainment, Sports, Finance, Travel, Shopping, Tools, Opening the Browser Menu 172 Accessing a Bookmark Creating a BookmarkSelect Bookmarks Deleting a Bookmark Going to a SpecificWebsiteSelect Go to URL Reloading aWeb Restarting theWeb Browser Data Services FAQs Settings Phone Info My Phone Number When is my data connection dormant? 178 Safety and Warranty Information 180 Safety Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength Understanding the Power Save FeatureKnowing Radio Frequency Safety Getting the Most Out ofYour Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Using Your Phone While DrivingFollowing Safety Guidelines Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your PM-225 Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery Disposal of Lithium Ion LiIon Batteries Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC NoticeBody-Worn Operation Specific Absorption Rates SAR forWireless Phones FCC Radiofrequency Emission Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice 192 Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’sWarranty Limited Warranty Statement What this Warranty does not Cover State LAW Rights Index Index 198 Operator Services