LG ax530 User manual

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AX530
Mobile phone
User Manual

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LEGAL INFORMATION
Copyright © 2013 Shenzhen Malata Mobile
Communication CO,LTD
All rights reserved.
This user manual is protected by international
copyright laws.
No part of this publication may be quoted,
reproduced, translated or used in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying and microfilm,
without the prior written permission of
Shenzhen Malata Mobile Communication
CO,LTD.
Statement
This manual is to help you use the product correctly and do
not represent any description of the product configuration.
For product configuration, please refer to the sale of
products with the product contracts (if any), or contact your
vendor. The pictures in this manual are only for reference.
Shenzhen Malata Mobile Communication CO,LTD
reserves the right to make modifications on print errors or
update specifications in this guide without prior notice.

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Contents
Safety .......................................................................................................5
Environment.............................................................................................7
1 Getting Started..............................................................................................8
1.1 Overview.....................................................................................8
1.2 Installing the SIM card, battery, and storage card.............................8
1.3 Charging the Battery........................................................................11
1.4 Starting up the device ......................................................................11
1.5 Status Icons......................................................................................14
2 Using phone features................................................................................16
2.1 Turning the phone function on and off............................................16
2.2 Making a call ...................................................................................16
2.3 Answering and Ending a call.............................................................17
2.4 In-call options ...................................................................................17
2.5 Using call history ..............................................................................18
3 Setting on your device..............................................................................18
Wireless & networks...............................................................................18
Call settings ............................................................................................18
Audio profiles.........................................................................................19
Display....................................................................................................19
Storage....................................................................................................20
Applications............................................................................................20
Accounts & sync.....................................................................................21
Location..................................................................................................21
Security...................................................................................................21
Privacy....................................................................................................21
Date & time ............................................................................................22
About phone ...........................................................................................22
4 ActiveSync....................................................................................................22

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4.1 Data synchronization.........................................................................22
4.2 Bluetooth...........................................................................................23
5 Contacts........................................................................................................25
6 Exchanging Messages..............................................................................28
7 Internet ..........................................................................................................34
7.1 Ways of Connecting to the Internet .................................................34
7.2 Browser............................................................................................35
8 Experiencing Multimedia..........................................................................37
8.1 Camera & Picture.............................................................................37
8.2 Music................................................................................................40
8.3 FM Radio.........................................................................................43
8.4 Voice Search.....................................................................................43
8.5 Sound record....................................................................................43
9 Other applications......................................................................................43
9.1 Calendar...........................................................................................43
9.2 Alarm Clock.....................................................................................46
9.3 Calculator.........................................................................................47

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Safety
Never attempt to disassemble your phone. You alone are
responsible for how you use your phone and any
consequences of its use.
As a general rule, always switch off your phone wherever
the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is
subject to safety measures designed to protect users and
their environment.
Do not use your phone in damp areas (bathroom,
swimming pool…). Protect it from liquids and other
moisture.
Do not expose your phone to extreme temperatures lower
than - 10°C and higher than + 55°C.
The physic chemical processes created by chargers
impose temperature limits when charging the battery. Your
phone automatically protects the batteries in extreme
temperatures.
Do not leave your phone within the reach of small children
(certain removable parts may be accidentally ingested).
Electrical safety: Only use the chargers listed in the
manufacturer’s catalogue. Using any other charger may be
dangerous; it would also invalidate your warranty. Line
voltage must be exactly the one indicated on the charger’s
serial plate.
Aircraft safety: Switch off your wireless device whenever
you are instructed to do so by airport or airline staff.
Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices

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on board the aircraft. If your device offers a ‘flight mode’,
this must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.
Explosive materials: Please comply with warning signs at
petrol station asking you to switch your phone off. You will
need to comply with radio equipment usage restrictions in
places such as chemical plants, fuel depots and at any
location where blasting operations are under way.
Electronic equipment: To avoid the risk of
demagnetization, do not let electronic devices close to your
phone for a long time.
Electronic medical equipment: Your phone is a radio
transmitter which may interfere with electronic medical
equipment or implants, such as hearing aids, pacemakers,
insulin pumps, etc. It is recommended that a minimum
separation of 15 cm be maintained between the phone and
an implant. Your doctor or the manufacturers of such
equipment will be able to give you any advice you may
need in this area.
Hospitals: Always make sure that your phone is switched
off in hospitals when so instructed by warning signs or by
medical staff.
Road safety: Do not use your phone when driving. In
order to give your full attention to driving, stop and park
safely before making a call. You must comply with any
current legislation.
Distance of operation: This phone model has been tested
and meets radiofrequency exposure guidelines when used
as follows:

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• Against the ear: Place or receive a phone call and hold
the phone as you would a wire line telephone.
Environment
Packaging: To facilitate the recycling of packaging
materials, please obey the sorting rules instituted locally
for this type of waste.
Batteries: Spent batteries must be deposited at the
designated collection points.
The product: The crossed-out waste bin mark affixed to
the product means that it belongs to the family of
electrical and electronic equipment.

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1 Getting Started
1.1 Overview
1.2 Installing the SIM card, battery,
and storage card
You need to remove the back cover before you install the
SIM card and battery. Also, make sure to always turn off the

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power before installing or replacing the SIM card and
battery.
To remove the back cover
1. Make sure your device is turned off.
2. Firmly hold the device with both hands and the front panel
facing down.
3. Push the back cover up with your thumbs until it
disengages from the device and then slide it up to remove.
To install the SIM card
The SIM card contains your phone number, service details,
and phonebook/ message memory. Your device is
supported both 2G and 3G (WCDMA) SIM cards.
1. Remove the battery if it is installed.
2. Hold the SIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown
and slip it into the card holder.
Note: Some legacy SIM cards may not match with your
device. You should consult with your service provider
for a replacement SIM card. There may be fees for this
service.
To install the battery

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Your device comes with a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
and is designed to use only manufacturer-specified original
batteries and accessories. Battery performance depends
on many factors, including network configuration, signal
strength, and usage patterns.
1. Align the battery’s exposed copper contacts with the
battery connectors at the bottom part of the battery
compartment.
2. Insert the contacts side of the battery first and then
gently push the battery into place.
3. Replace the back cover.
To remove the battery
1. Make sure your device is turned off.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. The bottom of the phone has a notch. Lift the battery by
the notch to remove it.
To install a memory card
To have additional storage for your images, videos, music,
and files, you can purchase a memory card and install it
into your device.
1. Make sure that your device is turned off, and then
remove the back cover.
2. Insert the memory card into the slot with its gold
contacts facing down until it clicks into place.

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Note: To remove the memory card, pull it from the slot.
1.3 Charging the Battery
New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you start
using your device, it is recommended that you install and
charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after
several full charge/discharge cycles.
1. Connect the adapter to the charger jack. Ensure that
the adapter is inserted with the correct orientation. Do
not force the connector into the charger jack.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully
charged.
Warning:
Do not remove the battery from the device while you are
charging it.
As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging before it
overheats.
1.4 Starting up the device
Power on/off

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To power off your phone, press & hold Power key. On
release, the Phone options menu opens. Select ‘Power off’
and confirm.
To power on again, press & hold Power key.
Silent mode
To silence your phone quickly, press & hold the volume key
to zero volume. Or on the Home screen, touch and
select Settings > Audio profiles. Select ‘Silent’check box.
Screen sleep
After a period of inactivity, your screen will go to sleep
(display will turn black). In sleep, your phone uses less
battery power. You can control this behavior:
Set screen timeout period
1. On the Home screen, touch and select Settings.
2. Select Display.
3. Select Screen timeout. Select a time from the menu.
Prevent sleep while charging
1. On the Home screen, then touch and select Settings.
2. Select Applications > Development.
3. Select ‘Stay awake’check box.
Lock screen & put phone to sleep
Except when on a phone call, from any screen, press Power
key.
You can increase the security of your phone by setting
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screen, you’ll have to draw the correct unlock pattern. You
can set your screen unlock pattern as follows:
1. On the Home screen, touch and select Settings.
2. Select Security > Set up screen lock > pattern.
3. Follow the prompts to define your pattern.
Note: You must slide your finger along the screen to create
the pattern, not select individual dots. Connect at least four
dots.
Home screen
The Home screen is your starting point for using all the
applications on your phone. You can customize your Home
screen to display applications, shortcuts, and widgets as you
like.
1. Touch the application tab with your fingertip to reveal
the application icons.
2. The Home screen actually extends beyond the screen
width. On Home screen, slide your fingertip left and right
along the screen to reveal the full width of the Home screen.
This additional space gives you more room to customize
Home with applications, shortcuts, and widgets.
Tip: To create an application shortcut quickly, touch the
application tab to reveal all the application icons, then touch
& hold an application icon. Its shortcut is added to the Home
screen.
3. To remove a shortcut or widget from your Home screen,
touch & hold the item to enter “move mode”. A trash button
appears on the home screen. Drag the item to the Trash

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button and release. You’ll know when your item is in the
Trash because the item and the tab will turn red.
4. Move objects on the Home screen
• To move an icon or other item on the Home screen, you
must first touch & hold it to enter move mode. The object will
magnify when it’s ready to be moved.
• Without lifting your finger, drag the object to the new
position. To move an item to a section of the Home screen
not in view, move it to the edge of the screen and hold it
there for a moment. The screen view will shift; position the
object and release.
1.5 Status Icons
Connection status icons
Along the top of your phone screen is the status bar. On
the left side, icons will appear, notifying you of a new
message, upcoming calendar event, or something else you
should notice. On the right side of the status bar, you’ll see
connection status icons.
USB connected
Missed call
Airplane mode
Signal strength
Battery low
New message
Battery status
Wi-Fi network
Alarm set
Earphone insert

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Silent mode
Signal searching
Bluetooth icon
USB debugging connected
Data Conn off
New Wi-Fi network detected
Read your notifications
When you see a notification in the status bar, touch the bar
and slide your finger down the screen to open the list of
notifications displayed in the sliding window.
Ongoing notifications report activities such as call forwarding
ON, current call status, song playing.
Notifications report the arrival of new messages, calendar
events, and alarms. You can clear notifications list by
selecting ‘Clear’at the top of the notifications window.
To open the message, reminder, or other notification, you
can touch the items. To close the notifications window, slide
your finger up the screen.
Notes: On the home screen, touch the bar and slide your
finger down the screen to open the list of notifications
displayed in the sliding window, you can touch the icon on
the top of the screen (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Data
connection, Airplane mode, Brightness) to open or close the
selected function, sliding your finger left or right to select
more functions.

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2 Using phone features
2.1 Turning the phone function on and
off
To enable or disable Airplane Mode
In many countries, you are required by law to turn off the
phone while on board an aircraft. Another way to turn off the
phone function is to switch your device to Airplane Mode.
When you enable Airplane Mode, all wireless radios on your
device are turned off, including the phone function, Bluetooth,
and Wi-Fi.
1. Touch > Settings > Wireless & networks.
2. Touch ‘Airplane mode’ to enable or disable.
When you disable Airplane mode, the phone function is
turned back on and the previous state of Bluetooth and
WLAN are restored.
Adjusting the volume
Press Volume keys on the side of the phone to adjust the
volume.
2.2 Making a call
On Home screen, touch > Phone to enter the dial
screen.
Touch the on-screen dial pad to enter a number, touch
to delete numbers you’ve entered. Touch & hold to delete all
the numbers in the field.
To dial a number, touch ‘Voice Call’button (Green icon )
to make a call. To end a call, touch ‘END’button (Red icon).

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2.3 Answering and Ending a call
When you receive a phone call, the incoming voice call
screen will appear, allowing you to either answer or ignore
the call.
1. Press Answer to answer the call (In addition to the
locked interface).
2. Press Reject to reject the call (In addition to the locked
interface).
2.4 In-call options
While on a call, reveal the in-call options: Speaker, Mute,
Hold, End.
1. Speaker: To use the speaker, select ‘Speaker’. The status
bar will display this icon when the speaker is on. To turn it off,
tap it again.
2. Mute: To mute your side of the conversation, tap ‘Mute’.
To turn it off, select it again. The status bar will display this
icon when Mute is on.
3. Hold: To put an active call on hold, tap ‘Hold’. To resume
the call, or take the call off hold, tap it again. The status bar
will display this icon when a call is on hold.
4. Add call: If you need to enter numbers while on a call,
touch ‘Add call’.
Note: Whether the group call function can be used depends
on whether the network operator supports and provides such
function as well as whether you have applied for such
function. Please contact network operator for details.

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2.5 Using call history
1. The missed call icon appears in the title bar when you
missed a call.
2. Use ‘Call log’ tab to check who the caller was, or view all
your dialed numbers, and received calls. To open ‘Call log’
tab, touch ‘Call log’ button in the phone screen to enter the
call history list.
3 Setting on your device
Control phone-wide settings from the Home settings
screen: touch and select Settings.
Wireless & networks
Wi-Fi: Open or close the Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi settings: Set up and manage wireless access point.
Bluetooth: Open or close the Bluetooth.
Bluetooth settings: Manage connections, set device name
and detectability.
Airplane mode: Turn on or turn off the wireless
connection.When airplane mode is selected, all wireless
connectivity is off.
Mobile networks: Set roaming, network, APN options.
GPRS transfer prefer: Choose whether to open the
telephone priority mode, once open, the data transfer rate
will be reduced.
Call settings
Voice Call: Voice call related settings.
Video Call: Video call related settings.
Internet Call: Internet call related settings.

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Other settings
Fixed Dialing Numbers: Manage fixed dialing numbers.
Call cost: View or delete the call costs, set prices and rates.
Call broadcast: set the call broadcast.
Audio profiles
Select one user profile and enter the options if have:
Vibrate: Select to have your phone vibrate for incoming
calls.
Volume: Select to open the volume control, and then slide
your finger along the volume bar to set an incoming call
ring volume or alarm, playing back music, videos.
Voice/video ringtone: Select to decide on a ringtone to use
for incoming calls. Note that you can override this setting
for individual contacts in the Edit contact details screens.
Notification ringtone: Select a ringtone to use for a
notification (e.g., new message). Note that you can
override this setting for new Calendar event notifications,
text and multimedia message notifications. Go to the
applications settings screens to select specific ring tones.
Audible touch tones: Select to have a tone sound when
you use the on-screen Dialer.
Audible selection: Select to have a sound play when you
select an item on the screen either using touch.
Display
Brightness: Select to open the brightness control, and then
slide your finger along the brightness bar to set the level. In
sunlight, increase the level.
Screen timeout: Select to decide how long your phone
must be inactive before the screen turns off.

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Storage
View and manage the data storage on your phone.
SD card: Monitor and manage the use of your Memory
card from this screen: 1. View how much space you are
using on your SD card. 2. Select to use your memory card
as USB mass storage when your phone is connected to
your computer. 3. Unmount/eject your SD card from your
phone. Note that when your phone is connected to your
computer via USB, you cannot view pictures or play any
media stored on the card from your phone.
Applications
Unknown sources: Select this check box if you want the
ability to download applications from the Web. With this
check box not selected, you will only be able to download
applications from Android Market. To ensure your personal
data and phone remain secure; it is recommended you not
select this check box.
Manage applications: View all the applications stored on
your phone and how much space they occupy. If you’ve
downloaded an application from Android Market, you can
uninstall it from this screen. Select a specific application to:
1. Clear your user data (if you have any associated with a
particular application).
2. Force stop the application.
3. Uninstall - If you’ve downloaded an application from
Android Market, you will be able to uninstall it from this
screen by selecting Uninstall.
Development: If you are an application developer, you may
be interested in these settings: 1. USB debugging: If you