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ENGLISH
L G 15 0
USER GUIDE
Please read this manual carefully before operating your
mobile phone. Retain it for future reference.
P/N : MMBB0219801
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  • Page 1 ENGLISH L G 15 0 USER GUIDE Please read this manual carefully before operating your mobile phone. Retain it for future reference. P/N : MMBB0219801...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide. WARNING! Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death. 1. Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Precautions 1. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom. 2. Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone.
  • Page 4 6. Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire. 7. Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions Table of Contents Welcome Important Information FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance 7 Industry Canada Compliance Technical Details Technical Details FCC RF Exposure Information Bodily Contact During Operation Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna Caution Phone Overview Menus Overview Getting Started with Your Phone...
  • Page 6 3. Data 3.1 Connection 3.2 Method 3.3 Speed 4. Roaming 4.1 Set Mode 5. Location 6. Messaging 6.1 Notification 6.2 Message Reminder 6.3 Delivery Receipt 6.4 Callback Number 6.5 Auto-Delete 6.6 Signature 6.7 Preset Messages 6.8 Edit Voicemail # 6.9 Push Option 7.
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 4. Web Message 5. Picture Message Downloads Games Ringers Screen Savers Applications Other Memory Status Tools 1. Scheduler 2. Alarm Clock 3. Voice Memo 4. Notepad 5. Bluetooth 6. Ez Tip Calc 7. Calculator 8. World Clock Voice Services 1.
  • Page 8: Welcome

    Thank you for choosing the advanced and compact LG 150 cellular phone, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and Advanced Mobile Phone Service (AMPS). Along with the many advanced features of the CDMA system,...
  • Page 9: Technical Details

    Technical Details Technical Details The LG 150 is a trimode phone that operates on both Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) frequencies: cellular services at 800 MHz and Personal Communication Services (PCS) at 1.9 GHz. The LG 150 also works on Advanced Mobile Phone Service (AMPS).
  • Page 10: Fcc Rf Exposure Information

    FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters.
  • Page 11: Phone Overview

    Allows you to send quick text message. TEXT Key Headset Jack Plug in the headset to your phone. Use LG-approved accessories. Use to find or add entry to your Contacts. Right Soft Key...
  • Page 12: Menus Overview

    1. Settings 3. Data 1. Display 1. Connection 1. Screen Saver 2. Method 2. Clock & Calendar 3. Speed 3. Incoming Calls 4. Roaming 4. Greeting 1. Set Mode 5. Skins 5. Location 6. Menu Styles 6. Messaging 7. Font Size 1.
  • Page 13 Menus Overview 2. Call History 1. Missed Calls 2. Incoming Calls 3. Outgoing Calls 4. Recent Calls 5. Delete History 1. Missed Calls 2. Incoming Calls 3. Outgoing Calls 4. Recent Calls 5. All Calls 3. Contacts 1. Find/Add Entry 2.
  • Page 14: Getting Started With Your Phone

    The Battery Note It is important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone. The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep the battery charged while not in use in order to maximize talk and standby time. The battery charge level is shown at the top of the LCD screen. Installing the Battery To install the battery, press the PUSH button at the back of your phone and remove the battery cover...
  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    Use only the charger provided with the phone. Using any charger other than the one included with the LG 150 may damage your phone or battery. 1. Plug the end of the adapter into the phone’s charger port at the right of your phone and the other end into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 16: Signal Strength

    Signal Strength Call quality depends on the signal strength in your area. The signal strength is indicated on the screen as the number of bars next to the signal strength icon: The more bars, the better the signal strength. If the signal quality is poor, move to an open area.
  • Page 17: Correcting Dialing Mistakes

    Getting Started with Your Phone Correcting Dialing Mistakes If you make a mistake while dialing a number, press once to erase the last digit entered or hold down for at least 2 seconds to delete all digits. Redialing Calls 1. Press twice to redial the last number you called, received or missed.
  • Page 18: Quick Access To Convenient Features

    Quick Access to Convenient Features Lock Mode Sets your phone to require your 4-digit password in order to use the phone. Note By default, the lock code/password is the last 4 digits of your phone number. You can change this code/password in Security menu.
  • Page 19: Speed Dialing

    Quick Access to Convenient Features Speed Dialing Speed dialing is a convenient feature that allows you to make phone calls quickly and easily with a few keystrokes. Your phone recalls the number from your Contacts, displays it briefly and then dials it. Speed Dial number 1 is for Voicemail.
  • Page 20: Using Phone Menus

    Using Phone Menus This user guide gives navigation instructions according to the default " Grid " menu style in the Display Settings menu. If the other style is set, navigating the phone's menus may be different. Settings The Settings Menu has options to customize your phone.
  • Page 21: Incoming Calls

    Settings Front LCD: Time & Date/ Time Only 4. Press 1.3 Incoming Calls Allows you to set a specific screen for incoming calls. 1. Press 2. Select Caller ID/ No Caller ID/ Roaming. 3. For each selection, choose a setting. Preloaded/ Downloads 4.
  • Page 22: Backlight

    1.8 Backlight Allows you to set the duration for illuminating the backlight. Main LCD and Keypad are set separately. Note If an amount of time is set for the timer option, the time starts after the last key was pressed. 1.8.1 Main LCD 1.
  • Page 23: Sounds

    Settings 2. Sounds Provides options to customize the phone’s sounds. 2.1 Ringers Allows you to assign ringers for incoming calls. 1. Press 2. Select Caller ID/ No Caller ID/ Roaming. 3. Select Single Tones/ Ring Tones/ Downloads/ Voice Memo. 4. Use to select a ringer, then press 2.2 Key Tones Allows you to select the Key Tone type.
  • Page 24: Data.

    Note The Data Connection Kit allows you to connect your PC or PDA to your LG wireless phone, freeing you from having to locate a telephone outlet. You can send or receive an e-mail, a fax, or access the Internet anytime, anywhere.
  • Page 25: Location

    Settings 5. Location Menu for GPS (Global Positioning System: Satellite assisted location information system) mode. 1. Press The Location disclaimer is displayed. 2. Read the disclaimer and press 3. Use to select a setting, then press On/ Off Note GPS satellite signals are not always transmitted, especially under bad atmospheric and environmental conditions, indoors etc.
  • Page 26: Delivery Receipt

    6.3 Delivery Receipt 1. Press 2. Use to select a setting, then press On/ Off 6.4 Callback Number 1. Press 2. Select None, My Phone Number, or Other and press (If you select Other, enter a number and press 6.5 Auto-Delete You can delete messages that you’ve already read whenever you like, or you can have your phone delete them automatically for you.
  • Page 27: Edit Voicemail

    Settings To add a new preset message: 1. Press 2. To add a new preset message, select <Add New>. 3. Enter your message and press message will be added to the beginning of the list. 6.8 Edit Voicemail # Allows you to manually enter the number for Voicemail Service.
  • Page 28: Word Choice List (Enable/ Disable)

    7.3 Word Choice List (Enable/ Disable) Allows you to view the list of recommended word choices while entering a message. 7.4 Word Prediction (Enable/ Disable) Allows you to set your phone to predicting words when you enter a word in writing a message. 7.5 Word Completion (Enable/ Disable) Allows you to set your phone to enable word completion in advance.
  • Page 29: Change Lock

    Settings 3. Press Lock Phone. 4. Use to select an option, then press Unlock The phone is never locked (Lock mode can be used). Lock now The phone is always locked. When locked, you can receive incoming calls and make only emergency calls.
  • Page 30: Limit Calls

    9.5 Limit Calls Allows you to restrict outgoing calls. If you set this feature to On, you can only place calls to emergency numbers and phone numbers stored in your Contacts. You can still receive calls in restrict mode. 1. Press 2.
  • Page 31: Setup/Others

    Settings 0. Setup/Others The Setup/Others Menu allows you to designate how the phone handles both incoming and outgoing calls. 0.1 Shortcuts Your phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key to a favorite or often-used function. Pressing the navigation keys in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcut.
  • Page 32: Dialing Match

    0.4 Dialing Match Your dialing match options allow you to enable or disable Abbreviated Dialing and Speed Dialing. 1. Press 2. Select Abbreviated Dialing, Contacts Match, or Speed Dial and press 3. Select Enable or Disable and press 4. (Abbreviated Dialing only.) If you enable Abbreviated Dialing, enter a five- or six-digit number (for example, area code and prefix) and press...
  • Page 33: Airplane Mode

    Settings 0.7 Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.
  • Page 34: Call History

    Call History The Call History Menu is a list of the last phone numbers or Contact entries for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
  • Page 35: Outgoing Calls

    Call History 3. Outgoing Calls Allows you to view the list of outgoing calls; up to 50 entries. 1. Press 2. Use to highlight an entry. 4. Recent Calls Allows you to view the list of recent calls; up to 50 entries.
  • Page 36: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts Menu allows you to store names, phone numbers and other information in your phone’s memory. When you access your Contacts, the number in parentheses represents the number of entries you have stored (up to 500). Access and Options 1.
  • Page 37: Groups

    Contacts To Find Contacts Entries by Name: 1. Press 2. Scroll through all the entries using your navigation key. Or enter the full letter of a name or part of a name. 3. To display an entry, highlight it and press 4.
  • Page 38: My Name Card

    Note Speed Dial #1 is predetermined for Voicemail. 4. My Name Card You can view your phone number, <Edit Entry>/ <Send Name Card via Bluetooth>/ <Pull Name Card via Bluetooth>/ <Exchange Name Card via Bluetooth>. 1. Press The Web feature allows you to view Internet content especially designed for the mobile phone interface.
  • Page 39 Accessing the Web 1. Press Overview The Web allows the user to use a variety of Internet services. Using the Web on the phone allows you to: Send and receive Internet e-mail. ● Browse and search the World Wide Web via web pages especially designed for wireless phone customers.
  • Page 40: Messaging

    The phone can store up to 170 messages (For example, 50 inbox text messages, 50 outbox text messages, 10 saved text messages, 30 web messages, 30 picture messages). The LG 150 supports up to 140 characters per message including header information. The information stored in the message is determined by phone mode and service capability.
  • Page 41: Send Message

    Messaging 1. Send Message Allows you to send text messages, pages, and e-mail transmissions. Each message has a destination (up to 10 recipients per message) and information (Message). These are dependent upon the type of message you want to send. Sending a Text Message 1.
  • Page 42: Text Messages

    Message Icon Reference Indicates a text message is saved as draft. Indicates the text message is duplicated. Indicates the text message is duplicated and locked. Indicates a text message is failed in transmission. Indicates the text message is locked. Indicates the text message is pending. Indicates a text message is read.
  • Page 43: Outbox

    Messaging Viewing Your Inbox Up to 50 received messages can be stored in the Inbox. 1. Press 2. Use to highlight an Inbox message. ● Left Soft Key Reply. ● Right Soft Key Options. Call(Go to List)/ Lock(Unlock)/ Delete/ Delete Read Messages/ Delete all 3.
  • Page 44: Draft

    2.3 Draft Displays draft messages. 1. Press 2. Use to highlight a message. ● Press Left Soft Key Edit. ● Press Right Soft Key Options. Send/ Delete/ Delete all/ Compose new 2.4 Edit Folder Allows you to create or delete folders for your messages.
  • Page 45: Web Message

    Downloads ● Press Clear to delete information, then select Clear Account. 4. Web Message Allows you to store the received web messages in a separate folder. 1. Press 5. Picture Message Allows you to store the received picture messages in a separate folder.
  • Page 46: Games

    Games 1. Press 2. Scroll to Games and press 3. Highlight Get New Games and press browser will launch and take you to the Games download menu). Ringers To download an available ringer to your phone: 1. Press 2. Scroll to Ringers and press 3.
  • Page 47: Other

    Tools Other To download an available Other to your phone: 1. Press 2. Scroll to Other and press 3. Highlight Get New Other and press browser will launch and take you to the Other download menu). Memory Status 1. Press 2.
  • Page 48: Scheduler

    1. Scheduler Allows you to conveniently keep and access your agenda(s). Simply store your appointments and your phone will alert you with a reminder of your appointment. 1. Press 2. Use to highlight the scheduled day. Moves cursor to the left. Moves cursor to the right.
  • Page 49: Alarm Clock

    Tools 2. Alarm Clock Allows you to set one of four alarms. The current time is displayed at the top of the screen when you select an alarm to set. At the alarm time, Alarm 1 (or 2, 3 or Quick Alarm) will be displayed on the LCD screen and the alarm will sound.
  • Page 50: Notepad

    In the selected Voice Memo, the following options are available: ● Play Play the selected Voice Memo. Pause/ Stop ● Set As Caller ID/ No Caller ID/ Roaming/ Voicemail/ Message/ Contacts ● View Details Title/ Recorded On/ Play Time ● Edit Title Edit the title of the selected Voice Memo.
  • Page 51: Calculator

    Tools 7. Calculator Allows you to perform simple mathematical calculations. You can enter numbers up to the fifth decimal place. 1. Press 2. Enter data. ● to enter plus, minus, slash and mutiple calculations. ● Press to enter period and or minus.
  • Page 52: Voice Services

    Voice Services The Voice Services Menu provides access to the voice services available with your phone. Access and Options 1. Press Menu. 2. Press Voice Services. 3. Select a sub-menu. 1. Voice Dials 2. Voice Memo 1. Voice Dials Allows you to view the list of numbers programmed with voice dialing or add a Voice Dial command to a number stored in your Contacts.
  • Page 53: Bluetooth

    ® headset and hands-free profile(s). You may create and store 20 pairings within the LG 150 and connect to one device at a time. The approximate communication range for Bluetooth wireless technology is up to 30 feet (10 meters). Notes ●...
  • Page 54: Trusted Devices

    3. Scroll to <Search> and press 4. If Bluetooth device is set to off, you will be prompted to turn power on. Select 5. The device will appear in the Found Devices menu once it has been located. Highlight the device and press 6.
  • Page 55: Settings

    Notes The LG 150 offers integrated Bluetooth wireless support for headset and hands-free accessories. However, the software used in the LG 150 available in Canada from LG Electronics Inc. does not support the transfer of data files. 4. Settings You can control the settings to use the Bluetooth wireless technology via your phone.
  • Page 56: Safety

    TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signals.
  • Page 57: Tips On Efficient Operation

    Safety Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
  • Page 58: Other Medical Devices

    Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Health Care Facilities Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do...
  • Page 59: For Vehicles Equipped With An Air Bag

    ● The battery does not need to be fully discharged before recharging. ● Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your phone model since they are designed to maximize battery life. ● Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
  • Page 60: Safety Information

    Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep the user’s guide in an accessible place at all the times after reading it. Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards ●...
  • Page 61: General Warnings And Cautions

    General Warnings and Cautions ● Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers. ● Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.
  • Page 62: Warning! Important Safety Information

    ● Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. Warning! Important safety information Avoiding hearing damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use your phone and/or headset at a high volume.
  • Page 63: Fda Consumer Update

    Safety ● Limit the amount of time you use headset at high volume. ● Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings. ● Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking near you. For information about how to set a maximum volume limit on your handset, please refer to the features guide for your handset.
  • Page 64 2. What is the FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radiofrequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user.
  • Page 65 Safety The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones.
  • Page 66 such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers.
  • Page 67 Safety that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world. The project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety.
  • Page 68 8. What has the FDA done to measure the radio frequency energy coming from wireless phones? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the radio frequency energy (RF) exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers.
  • Page 69 Safety 10. What about children using wireless phones? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio frequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones.
  • Page 70: Consumer Information On Sar

    continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem. 12. Where can I find additional information? For additional information, please refer to the following resources: FDA web page on wireless phones...
  • Page 71 Safety certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. Because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels to use only the power required to reach the network, in general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the...
  • Page 72: Accessories

    There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone. Consult your local dealer for availability. Optional items are sold separately. Battery Charger The battery charger allows you to charge the battery of your phone. Battery Standard battery is available. Extended battery is optional.
  • Page 73: Warranty Information

    LG, including damage caused by spills of food or liquids. (3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship.
  • Page 74 (5) Products which have had their serial numbers removed or made illegible. (6) Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories. (7) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.
  • Page 75: Index

    Index Accessories Add Device Alarm Clock Applications Battery Charge Level Battery Information and Care Bluetooth 27, 49, 52 Calculator Call History Call Waiting Caller ID Charger and Adapter Safety Charging the Battery Consumer Information on Games Contacts Groups Data Important Safety Delete History Precautions Display...
  • Page 76 Ringers Roaming Technical Details Text Entry Text Messages Safety Information The Battery Scheduler TIA (Telecommunications Screen Icons Industry Association) Safety Information Screen Savers Tools Security Trusted Devices Send Message Turning the Phone On Settings 19, 54 and Off Setup/Others Signal Strength Sounds Voice Dialing Speed Dialing...

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