LG LX125 User Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Section 2: Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2A. Your Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
FrontView of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
TTY Use With Your Wireless Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
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2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Restricting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Erasing the Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Security Features for Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
2E. Navigating Through Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
2F. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Deleting Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
2G. Using the Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
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Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Creating Voice Dial Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Dialing Your Wireless Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
2H. Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Using Your Phone’s Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Using Your Phone’s Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
2I. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Using Voice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Section 3: Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
3A. Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
3B. Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Data Services Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Getting Started With Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Accessing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
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Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Data Services FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . . .157
4A. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Getting the Most Outof Your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . .161
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . .166
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
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Introduction
This Phone Guideintroduces 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 and Warranty 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. The Table 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 the Table 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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Getting Started
Section 1
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Section 1A: Setting Up Service 3
Section 1A
Setting Up Service
In This Section
⽧ Getting Started
⽧ Setting Up Your Voicemail
⽧ Getting Help
Setting up service on your new Phone is quick and easy. This
section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock
your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and
contact service provider for assistance with your wireless
service.
Setting Up Service
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Getting Started
Unlocking Your Phone
To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:
1. Press and hold to turn the phone on.
2. Press Unlock (rightsoftkey).
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 lastfour digits
of either your Social Security number or your wireless Phone
number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call
call your service provider.
Note: To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the
softkey textthat appears at the bottom left and bottom right
of your phone’s display screen. Softkey actions change
according to the screen you’re viewing and will not appear if
there is no corresponding action available.
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Setting Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to Your wireless 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 wireless Phone is
activated.
To set up your voicemail:
1. From standby mode, press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
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Create your pass code
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Record your greeting
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Record your name announcement
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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 pass code)
For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using
Voicemail”on page 116.
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Setting Up Service
Note: Voicemail Passcode
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.
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Getting Help
Directory Assistance
You have access to a variety of services and information
through Directory Assistance, including residential, business,
and government listings; assistance with local or longdistance 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 your wireless Directory Assistance:
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Press .
Operator Services
Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect
calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling
card or third party.
To access your wireless Operator Services:
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Press .
For more information, call your service provider.
Note: Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate areas.
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Your Phone
Section 2
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Section 2A
Your Phone: The Basics
In This Section
⽧ Front View of Your Phone
⽧ Viewing the Display Screen
⽧ Features of Your Phone
⽧ Turning Your Phone On and Off
⽧ Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger
⽧ Displaying Your Phone Number
⽧ Making and Answering Calls
⽧ Entering Text
Your Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and
expand your ability to stay connected to the people and
information that are important to you. This section will guide
you through the basic functions and calling features of your
phone.
Phone Basics
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Front View of Your Phone
2. Softkey Buttons
5. Talk
12. End (Power)
11. Navigation Key
13. OK
6. Voice Services
Key
8. Accessory Jack
10. Microphone
3. Headset Jack
7. Back (Clear)
4. Volume Control
14. Display Screen
16. Earpiece
1. Signal Strength
Indicator
15. Battery Strength
Indicator
9. Charger Jack
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Key Functions
1. Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal strength by
displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the
signal strength.
2. Softkey Buttons let you select softkey actions or menu
items corresponding to the bottom left and right lines on
the display screen.
3. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations.
4. Volume Control allows you to adjust the ringer volume in
standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice
volume during a call. The volume key can also be used to
scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu
options. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press
the volume key up or down.
5. Talk allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call
Waiting, use Three-Way Calling, or activate Voice Dial.
6. Voice Services Key for quick access to voice dials. Also press
and hold during standby mode or during a conversation to
record a voice memo.
7. Back (Clear) deletes characters from the display in text
entry mode. When in a menu, press the Back key to return
to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to
the previous screen in a your wireless web session.
8. Accessory Jack allows you to connect optional accessories,
such as a USB cable.
9. Charger Jack connects the phone to the battery charger.
10. Microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly
when you are speaking to them.
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11. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu options
and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode.
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Press Up to access Messaging.
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Press Down to access Downloads.
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Press Right to Find/Add Entry.
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Press Left to view your Scheduleror your own
customized shortcut.
12. End (Power) ends a call. Press and hold this key for two
seconds to turn your phone on or off. While in the main
menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels
your input. When you receive an incoming call, press to
enter silent mode and mute the ringer.
13. OK selects the highlighted choice when navigating
through a menu.
14. Display Screen displays all the information needed to
operate your phone, such as the call status, the internal
phone book’s contact list, the date and time, the signal and
battery strength, etc.
15. Battery Strength Indicator represents the amountof
remaining battery charge currently available in your
phone. When all bars are displayed in the battery icon, the
phone’s battery is fully charged. When no bars are
displayed, the phone’s battery is completely discharged or
empty.
16. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
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Viewing the Display Screen
Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information
about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the
symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen:
indicates your phone is using SSL (Secure Sockets
Layer) protocol for client/server communication.
shows your current signal strength. (The more lines
you have, the stronger your signal.)
means your phone cannot find a signal.
tells you a call is in progress.
indicates you are “roaming”off the enhanced
Nationwide your wireless Network.
indicates you have new text messages.
indicates you have new voicemail messages. (Press
and hold to call your voicemail box.)
indicates you have New Msgs & Voicemails.
indicates your phone’s location feature is on.
indicates your phone’s location feature is off.
indicates your wireless web connection is active (data
is being transferred).
indicates your wireless web connection is dormant
(no data is being sent or received).
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Tip: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the
main menu select Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary.
Phone Basics
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indicates your phone is not currently able to
access your wireless web service features.
indicates ringer volume is set to vibrate.
indicates Silence All mode is set.
indicates your phone is operating in TTY mode.
indicates battery charge level (icon shown is full).
indicates outgoing calls number.
indicates missed calls number.
indicates incoming calls number.
indicates alarm is activated.
indicates ringer is activated.
indicates speaker is activated.
Charging indicates battery needs to be recharged.
High+Vib indicates ringer/vibrate mode is set.
Downloads indicates an item has been downloaded
to your phone.
Features of Your Phone
Congratulations on the purchase of Your wireless web Phone.
The LX125 by LG is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and
it also offers many significant features and service options.
The following list previews some of those features and
Note: Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by
letting you know when you’re off the Nationwide your
wireless Network and whether you’re operating in digital or
analog mode. (For more information, see Section 2D:
Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 71.)
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provides page numbers where you can find
out more:
䢇 Digital dual-band/tri-mode capability allows you to make
and receive calls while on the Nationwide your wireless
Network and to roam on other analog and 1900 and 800
MHz digital networks where roaming agreements have
been implemented (page 66).
䢇 SMS Text Messaging and your wireless Mail provide quick
and convenient messaging capabilities (pages 126 and
141, respectively).
䢇 Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can
be downloaded to make Your wireless Phone as unique as
you are (page 145). Additional charges may apply.
䢇 The Contacts list allows you to store up to 500 entries,
with up to five phone numbers per entry (page 86).
䢇 The built-in Calendar offers several personal information
management features to help you manage your busy
lifestyle (page 98).
䢇 Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in
connection with location-based services that may be
available in the future (page 46).
䢇 Your phone’s external LCD display allows you to monitor
the phone’s status and to see who’s calling without
opening the phone.
䢇 T9 Text Input lets you quickly type messages with one key
press per letter (see page 31).
䢇 Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two
key presses (see page 29).
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Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
To turn your phone on:
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Press and hold for approximately two seconds.
Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching for Service,”
which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal.
When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters
standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are
ready to begin making and receiving calls.
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of
searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated.
When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to
standby mode.
In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal
periodically without your intervention. You can also initiate a
search for your wireless Service by pressing any key (when your
phone is turned on).
Turning Your Phone Off
To turn your phone off:
䊳
Press and hold for two seconds until you see the
powering down animation on the display screen.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the
battery is charging).
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Tip: The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power
when you are in an area where there is no signal.
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Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger
Battery Capacity
Your wireless Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon)
battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully
drained. The battery provides up to 3.5 hours of continuous
digital talk time (up to 1.8 hours in analog).
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon
blinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talk
time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers
down.
Installing the Battery
To install the LiIon battery:
To install the battery, you must first remove the phone battery
cover. To remove the battery cover, turn the phone upside
down, press the release button down, and push the battery
cover away.
Tip: Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and
charge the battery before itruns out of power.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode,
and browser use affectthe battery’s talk and standby times.
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1. Inser t the battery (label side facing up) into the cavity at
a 45-degree angle. (The metal contacts must be aligned
with and touching the metal prongs.)
2. Press down on the battery until it snaps into place.
Removing the Battery
To remove your battery:
1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any
stored numbers or messages.
2. To remove the battery cover, turn the phone upside
down, press the release button down, and push the
battery cover away.
3. Pull downward on the upper end of the battery with
your finger tip and remove the battery from the phone
at a 45-degree angle.
Charging the Battery
Your wireless Phone’s LiIon battery is rechargeable and should
be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your
phone.
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Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your
battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns
off and you will lose all the information you were just working
on. For a quick check of your phone’s battery level, glance at
the battery charge indicator located in the upper-right corner
of your phone’s display screen. If the battery charge is getting
too low, the battery icon blinks and the phone sounds a
warning tone.
Always use a approved desktop charger, travel charger, or
vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.
Using the Charger
To use the travel charger provided with your phone:
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Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone’s
charger jack and the other end into an electrical outlet.
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Ared indicator light on the phone lets you know the
battery is charging.
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A green indicator light lets you know that the battery
is at least 90 percent charged.
It takes approximately 3 hours to fully recharge a completely
rundown battery. With the approved LiIon battery, you can
recharge the battery before it becomes completely run down.
Warning! Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage
to your phone and void the warranty.
Phone Basics
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Displaying Your Phone Number
Just in case you forget your phone number, Your wireless
Phone can remind you.
To display your phone number:
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Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu, select
Settings ( ), Phone Info, and My Phone Number. (Your
phone number and other information about your phone
and account will be displayed.)
Making and Answering Calls
Making Calls
Placing a call from Your wireless Phone is as easy as making a
call from any land line phone. Just enter the number and press
, and you’re on your way to clear calls.
To make a call using your keypad:
1. Make sure your phone is on.
2. Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make
a mistake while dialing, press to erase one digit at a
time. Press and hold to erase the entire number.)
3. Press . (To make a call when you are roaming and
Call Guard is enabled, highlight Roam Call and press
. See “Call Guard”on page 71.)
4. Press or close the phone when you are finished.
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You can also place calls from Your wireless Phone by using
your Call History listings (page 82).
Dialing Options
When you enter numbers in standby mode, you will see a
variety of dialing options appear as softkeys on the phone’s
display screen.
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Call: Dials the phone number.
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Send message: Sends a text message to that number.
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Save: Save the phone number in your Contacts. (See
“Saving a Phone Number”on page 25.)
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Find: Display Contacts entries that contain the entered
numbers. (See “Finding a Phone Number”on page 26.)
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Hard pause: Insert a hard pause. (See “Dialing and Saving
Phone Numbers With Pauses”on page 27.)
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2-sec pause: Insert a 2-second pause. (See “Dialing and
Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses”on page 27.)
Tip: When the TALKkey is pressed twice, it will redial the last
Recent Call from the Recent Calls Log, which can either be
incoming, outgoing or missed.
When making calls off the Nationwide your wireless
Network, always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone
number).
Phone Basics
Tip: To speed dial a phone number from standby mode, press
and hold the speed dial number. If the speed dial number is
two digits, enter the first digit, then press and hold the
second digit. (For information on setting up speed dial
numbers, see “Assigning Speed Dial Numbers” on page 92.)
(This feature will not work when you are roaming off the
Nationwide your wireless Network; when roaming you
must dial using eleven digits [1 + the area code + the sevendigit phone number.])
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