LG Phone LG150 User manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Your Phone’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting UpYourVoicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Your Phone:The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
FrontView ofYour Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Features ofYour Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
TurningYour Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
UsingYourPhone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
NavigatingThroughPhone Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
DisplayingYour Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
EnteringText . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
ControllingYour Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
DisplaySettings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
TTY Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
SettingYour Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
UsingYour Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Erasing the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Restricting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
ResettingYour Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Security Features forData service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Selective CallBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
ControllingYour Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
SettingYour Phone’s RoamMode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Using CallGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Using DataRoamGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Managing CallHistory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
CallHistory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Making a CallFromCall History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Savinga Phone Number FromCall History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Prependinga Phone Number FromCall History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
FindingContacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
My Name Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Selecting a RingerType for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Dialing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Using the Phone’s Calendar andTools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
UsingYour Phone’s Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
UsingYour Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
UsingYour Phone’s Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

UsingYour Phone’sTools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
UsingYour Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
ManagingVoice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
UsingVoice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Using Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Bluetooth Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Service Features:The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
UsingVoicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Using SMSText Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Using CallerID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Responding to CallWaiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Making aThree-WayCall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Using CallForwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Data service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Dataservice Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Getting Started WithData service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Downloading PremiumContent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Exploring theWeb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Dataservice FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
UsingYour Phone as a Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Safety andWarrantyInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Important SafetyInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access toYour Phone . . . . . . . . . .151
Caringfor the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Radiofrequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Phone Guide ProprietaryNotice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Manufacturer’sWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Introduction
This PhoneGuide introduces you to your wireless service
and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four
sections:
⽧Section 1: Getting Started
⽧Section 2: Your Phone
⽧Section 3: Service Features
⽧Section 4: Safety andWarranty Information
Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight special
shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most
of your new phone and service.TheTable of Contents and
Index will also help you quickly locate specific information.
You’ll get the most out of your phone if you read each section.
However, if you’d like to get right to a specific feature, simply
locate that section in theTable of Contents and go directly to
that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you’ll
be ready to use your phone in no time.
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Your Phone’s Menu
The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For
more information about using your phone’s menus, see
“NavigatingThrough Phone Menus”on page 20.
1. Bluetooth
1. Add Device
2. Trusted Devices
3. Supported Services 1. Audio/2. Dial-up Networking/
3. Sending Contact/Calendar (OPP)
4. Settings 1. On/Off / 2. Visibility /
3. Bluetooth Info
2. Messaging
1. Send Message
2. Text Messages 1. Inbox / 2. Sent / 3. Outbox / 4. Draft /
5. Edit Folder / 6. Send Message
3. Picture Messaging
4. Voicemail 1. Call Voicemail / 2. Voicemail Details /
3. Clear Icon
5. Settings 1. Notification / 2. Message Reminder /
3. Auto-Delete / 4. Delivery Receipt /
5. Signature / 6. Callback Number /
7. Preset Messages
3. Web
1. Launch
4. Tools
1. Scheduler
2. Alarm Clock 1. Alarm 1 / 2. Alarm 2 / 3. Alarm 3 /
4. Quick Alarm
3. Activate Activate/Self-Service
4. Voice Memo
5. Notepad
6. Bluetooth
7. Ez Tip Calculator
8. Calculator
9. World Clock

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5. Call History
1. Missed Calls
2. Incoming Calls
3. Outgoing Calls
4. Recent Calls
5. Delete Calls 1. Missed Calls / 2. Incoming Calls /
3. Outgoing Calls / 4. Recent Calls /
5. All Calls
6. Contacts
1. Find/Add Entry
2. Groups
3. Speed Dials
4. My Name Card
5. Services 1. Customer Service / 2. Dir Assistance /
3. Operator
7. Voice Services
1. Voice Dial
2. Voice Memo
8. My Content
Games Get New/My Content Manager
Ringers Get New/My Content Manager
Screen Savers Get New/My Content Manager
Applications Get New/My Content Manager
<Options> Memory Status/Get New/
My Content Manager
9. Settings
1. Display
1. Screen Saver Preloaded/My Content
2. Clock & Calendar 1. Main LCD / 2. Front LCD
3. Incoming Calls 1. Caller ID / 2. No Caller ID / 3. Roaming
4. Greeting Custom/Off
5. Menu Styles Grid/List
6. Font Size 1. Message / 2. Browser / 3. Notepad
7. Backlight 1. Display / 2. Keypad
8. Power Save Mode Off/30 seconds/60 seconds/
90 seconds
9. Status Light On/Off
2. Sounds
1. Ringers 1. Caller ID / 2. No Caller ID / 3. Roaming
2. Key Tones Short Tones/Long Tones

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3. Volume
1. Ringer Silence All / Off / Vibrate All / Level 1/
Level 2/ Level 3/Level 4 / Level 5
2. Earpiece Level 1/Level 2/Level 3/Level 4/Level 5
3. Key Beep Off/Level 1/Level 2/Level 3/Level 4/Level 5
4. Application Off/Level 1/Level 2/Level 3/Level 4/Level 5
5. Power On/Off Off/Level 1/Level 2/Level 3/Level 4/Level 5
4. Alerts
1. Voicemail Alerts Silent/Custom/Vib & Sound/Vib once/
1 Low beep/Low beeps/1 Loud beep/
Loud beeps
2. Message Alerts Silent/Custom/Vib & Sound/Vib once/
1 Low beep/Low beeps/1 Loud beep/
Loud beeps
3. Service Change On/Off
4. Minute Beep On/Off
5. Call Connect On/Off
6. Signal Fade On/Off
3. Web
1. Enable Web (Disable Web)
2. Net Guard On/Off
3. Update Vision Profile
4. Roaming
1. Set Mode Automatic/Home Only/Roaming Only
2. Call Guard On/Off
3. Data Roam Guard Always Ask/Never Ask Again
5. Location On/Off
6. Messaging
1. Notification Msg & Icon/Icon Only
2. Message Reminder On/Off
3. Auto-Delete On/Off
4. Delivery Receipt On/Off
5. Signature None/Custom
6. Callback Number None/My Phone Number/Other
7. Preset Messages
7. Text Entry
1. Auto-Capital Enable/Disable
2. Auto-Space Enable/Disable
3. Word Choice List Enable/Disable
4. Word Prediction Enable/Disable
5. Word Completion Enable/Disable
6. Use My Words Enable/Disable

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7. My Words
8. Help
8. Bluetooth
1. On/Off On/Off
2. Visibility Hidden/Visible for 3 Min/
Always Visible
3. Bluetooth Info
9. Security [Enter Lock Code]
1. Lock Phone Unlock/Lock Now/On Power Up
2. Change Lock
3. Special #s 911/*2/Empty
4. Delete Contacts 1. Yes / 2. No
5. Limit Calls Unlock/911 Emergency Services Only/
Special #’s Only/Contacts Only
6. Selective Call Block
7. Reset Phone 1. Yes / 2. No
0. Setup/Others
1. Shortcuts Left Navigation/Right Navigation/
Up Navigation/Down Navigation
2. Answer Call Flip Open/Any Key / TALK Only
3. Auto-Answer Off / Headset
4. Dialing Match 1. Abbreviated Dialing / 2. Contacts
Match / 3. Speed Dial
5. Language English/Español
6. TTY Mode Enable/Disable
7. Airplane Mode On/Off
8. Update Phone SW
*. Phone Info 1. My Phone Number / 2. Version /
3. Icon Glossary / 4. Advanced

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Getting Started
Section 1

2 Section 1A: Setting Up Service
Section 1A
Setting Up Service
In This Section
⽧GettingStarted
⽧SettingUpYourVoicemail
⽧GettingHelp
Settingupservice on yournew phoneisquickandeasy.This
section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock
your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and
contact your service provider for assistance with your
wireless service.

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 3
GettingStarted
UnlockingYour Phone
To unlock yourphone,follow these easysteps:
1. Press and hold to turn the phone on.
2. Press Unlock (right softkey).
Note: To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey
text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s
display screen. Softkey actions change according to the screen you’re
viewing andwill not appearif thereis nocorresponding actionavailable.
3. Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes,
the code is not visible as you type.)
Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits
of your wireless phone number or try 0000. If neither of these works, call
your service provider.
Setting Up Service

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SettingUpYour Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically
transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off.Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail
and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
To set upyour voicemail:
1. From standby mode, press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
䡲Create your passcode
䡲Record your name announcement
䡲Record your greeting
䡲Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch
Message Access (a feature that lets you access
messages simply by pressing and holding ,
bypassing the need for you to enter your passcode)
VoicemailPasscode
You'll create your voicemail password (or pass code) when you set up your
voicemail. For more information or to change your voicemail password,
please contact your service provider.
For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using
Voicemail”on page 113.

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GettingHelp
DirectoryAssistance
You have access to a variety of services and information
through Directory Assistance, including residential, business,
and government listings; assistance with local or long-
distance calls; movie listings; and hotel, restaurant, shopping,
and major local event information.There is a per-call charge,
and you will be billed for airtime.
To call yourwirelessDirectory Assistance:
䊳Press .
OperatorServices
Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect
calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling
card or third party.
To access yourwirelessOperatorServices:
䊳Press .
For more information, call your service provider.
Note: Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate areas.
Setting Up Service

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Section 2
Your Phone

8 Section 2A:Your Phone –The Basics
Section 2A
Your Phone: The Basics
In This Section
⽧FrontViewofYourPhone
⽧Viewingthe DisplayScreen
⽧FeaturesofYourPhone
⽧TurningYour PhoneOnandOff
⽧UsingYour Phone’sBatteryandCharger
⽧NavigatingThroughPhoneMenus
⽧DisplayingYour Phone Number
⽧MakingandAnswering Calls
⽧EnteringText
Your phoneispacked withfeaturesthat simplify your life and
expandyourability to stayconnectedtothepeopleand
information that areimportant to you. This section will guide
you through the basic functions and calling features of your
phone.