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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide 125 Phone ®...
  • Page 2 L L G G - - 1 1 2 2 5 5 U U s s e e r r G G u u i i d d e e...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........i Getting Started .
  • Page 5 Setting Your Phone’s Security ......57 Accessing the Security Menu ....... .58 Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature .
  • Page 6 Data Services ........124 Data Services Applications ....... .125 Getting Started With Data Services .
  • Page 7 Caring for the Battery ........147 Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device .
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction This User Guide introduces you to your wireless service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Phone Section 3: Service Features 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.
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...
  • Page 12: Setting Up Service

    Section 1A Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started Setting Up Your Voicemail 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 Customer Care for assistance with your wireless service.
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated If you purchased your phone at a partner store, it is probably activated, unlocked and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail, you will need to call Customer Care in order to activate your phone.
  • Page 14: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    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: From standby mode, press and hold Follow the system prompts to:...
  • Page 15: Getting Help

    Getting Help Visit www.trumpetmobile.com You can go online to: - Access your account information - Check your minutes used - View available Trumpet Mobile Service Plans and options Reaching Trumpet Mobile Customer Care You can reach Trumpet Mobile Customer Care many different ways: - Dial Talk on your phone...
  • Page 16: Your Phone

    Section 2 Your Phone...
  • Page 18: Your Phone: The Basics

    Section 2A Your Phone: The Basics In This Section FrontView of Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and...
  • Page 19: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone 16. Earpiece 1. Signal Strength 15. Battery Strength Indicator Indicator 14. Display Screen 2. Softkey Buttons 3. Headset Jack 13. OK 4. Volume Control 12. End (Power) 5. Talk 11. Navigation Key 6. Voice Services 10.
  • Page 20: Key Functions

    Key Functions Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength. Softkey Buttons let you select softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left and right lines on the display screen.
  • Page 21 Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode. Press Up to access Messaging. Press Down to access Downloads. Press Right to view the Services menu. Press Left to view your Scheduler or your own customized shortcut.
  • Page 22: Viewing The Display Screen

    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: Tip: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings >...
  • Page 23 indicates your phone is not currently able to access data 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 dialed calls number.
  • Page 24: Features Of Your Phone

    Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your new wireless phone. The LG-125 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 provides...
  • Page 25: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: 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 –...
  • Page 26: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger

    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).
  • Page 27 Insert 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.) Press down on the battery until it snaps into place. Removing the Battery To remove your battery: Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages.
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your wireless phone can remind you. To display your phone number: 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...
  • Page 30: Dialing Options

    You can also place calls from your wireless phone by using your Call History listings (page 72). 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.
  • Page 31: Answering Calls

    Answering Calls To answer an incoming call: Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) Press to answer an incoming call. (Depending on TALK your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key.
  • Page 32: Missed Call Notification

    Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is displayed on your screen. To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen: Highlight the entry and press . (To dial the phone number, press TALK To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
  • Page 33 3-Way Call to set up a three-way conversation. Contacts to access the Contacts menu. Recent Calls to access the Recent Calls list. Send message to send a text message. Record Voice Memo allows you to record the current conversation. Notepad displays the phone’s electronic notepad. Menu displays the phone’s main menu.
  • Page 34 Saving a Phone Number Your wireless phone can store up to five phone numbers in each of 200 Contacts entries. Each entry’s name can contain 32 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. (For more information, see Section 2G: Using the Contacts on page 77.) To save a number from standby mode: Enter a phone number.
  • Page 35: Finding A Phone Number

    Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: Enter one or more digits in standby mode. (The more numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes.) Scroll to Find or Phone book Match and press To display the Contacts entry that contains the phone...
  • Page 36: Dialing And Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses

    Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press the left softkey button.
  • Page 37: Dialing From The Contacts

    Dialing From the Contacts To dial directly from a Contacts entry: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Contacts may also be accessed by pressing right on the navigation key from the idle screen. Select Contacts ( Scroll to Find/Add Entry and press Shortcut: Press Right on the Navigation key to list entries.
  • Page 38 Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing You can store up to ninety-eight numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial Speed Dial entries using one key press for locations 2-9 or two key presses for locations 10-99.
  • Page 39: Entering Text

    Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your wireless phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using SMS Text Messaging). To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, select Mode (right softkey).
  • Page 40: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

    Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your wireless phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 Word mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 34.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word.
  • Page 41 Adding a Word to the T9 Database If a word you want to enter does not display as an option when you are using T9 Text Input, you can add it to the database. To add a word to the T9 Text Input database: Select the Abc character input mode.
  • Page 42: Entering Characters By Tapping The Keypad

    Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad: Select the Abc mode (see “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 30). Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears (for example, to enter the word “Bill,” press twice, three times,...
  • Page 43 Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys and Canned Messages To enter numbers: Select the 123 mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 30). To enter symbols: Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 30.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.
  • Page 44: Controlling Your Phone's Settings

    Section 2B Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings Display Settings Location Settings Messaging Settings Airplane Mode TTY Use With Your Wireless Service Phone Setup Options Using the menu options available on your wireless phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to.This section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs.
  • Page 45: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual phone book entries, types of calls, and types of messages. Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard ringer types and familiar music. Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others.
  • Page 46 Press the navigation button down to select the desired Ringer. Press to Save and exit. Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Press Menu (left Softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Sounds and press Scroll to Alerts and press Scroll to Voicemail Alerts or Message Alerts and press...
  • Page 47: Selecting A Key Tone Length

    Selecting a Key Tone Length Your phone allows you to select the duration of the audible tones accompanying a key press. (Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems.) To select a key tone length: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
  • Page 48: Alert Notification

    Alert Notification Your wireless phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, when a call has been connected, or when your phone’s signal is fading. To enable or disable alert sounds: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
  • Page 49: Display Settings

    Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to sixteen characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You can enter your own custom greeting. To display or change your greeting: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Display and press Scroll to Greeting and press...
  • Page 50: Changing The Display Screen

    Select Main LCD or Keypad and press Using the navigation key, select a time setting and press Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times. Changing the Display Screen Your new your wireless phone offers options for what you see on the display screen while powering on or off and when in standby mode.
  • Page 51: Changing The Display Screen For Incoming Calls

    Changing the Display Screen for Incoming Calls You can set the color or downloaded image (screen saver) to be shown on the Incoming Calls display. Follow these steps: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Display and press Scroll to Incoming Calls and press Select Caller ID or No Caller and press...
  • Page 52: Changing The Theme Skin

    Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your wireless phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen. To select the display’s menu style: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Display and press Scroll to Menu Style and press Select Icon to view the main menu as an animated icon or List to view the main menu as a list and press...
  • Page 53: Changing The Clock Display

    Changing the Clock Display Choose whether you want your phone’s clock to display in analog mode, digital mode, or with time and date. To change the clock’s appearance on the standby screen: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Display and press Scroll to Clock and press...
  • Page 54: Changing The Power Save Mode

    Changing the Power Save Mode This feature helps conserve your battery power by restricting the display. To change the power save mode: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Display and press Scroll to Power Save Mode and press Select 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, or Off and press Changing the Status Light Mode...
  • Page 55: Location Settings

    Location Settings Your wireless phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911.
  • Page 56: Messaging Settings

    Messaging Settings Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. (For more information, see “Using SMS Text Messaging”on page 118.) Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier.
  • Page 57 Adding a Customized Signature Each message you send can have a customized signature to reflect your personality. To add a customized signature to each sent message: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Messaging and press Scroll to Signature and press Select Custom and press .
  • Page 58 Scroll to Edit and press , edit the selected message (see “Entering Text”on page 30), and press – or – Scroll to Erase and press , then select Erase to delete the selected message. (Select Cancel to cancel the deletion.) To add a new pre-set message: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
  • Page 59: Airplane Mode

    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. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
  • Page 60: Tty Use With Your Wireless Service

    TTY Use With Your Wireless Service A TTY (also known as a TDD or TextTelephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission.
  • Page 61 To turn TTY Mode on or off: Press from standby mode. (An informational message displays.) Press Select Enable TTY and press to turn TTY Mode on. – or – Select Disable TTY and press to turn TTY Mode off. Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon.
  • Page 62: Phone Setup Options

    Phone Setup Options Shortcut Your phone offers you the option of assigning a navigation key shortcut to a favorite or often-used function. Once you assign the key (Up, Down, Right, or Left), you can then press the navigation key in standby mode to launch your personally designated shortcut.
  • Page 63: Call Answer Mode

    Call Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether you want to be required to press , to TALK press any number key, or simply to open the phone. To set call answer mode: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
  • Page 64: Dialing Match

    Car-Kit/HeadSet to answer calls automatically when the phone is connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset (sold separately). Remember, your phone will answer calls in Auto-Answer mode even if you are not present. Dialing Match Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Setup/Others and press Scroll to Dialing Match and press...
  • Page 65: Display Language

    Display Language You can choose to display your wireless phone’s onscreen menus in English or in Spanish. To assign a language for the phone’s display: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Setup/Others and press Scroll to Language and press Select English or Spanish and press...
  • Page 66: Setting Your Phone's Security

    Section 2C Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Restricting Your Phone Using Special Numbers Erasing the Contacts Resetting Your Phone Security Features for Data Services By using the security settings on your wireless phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility.This section will familiarize you with your phone’s security settings.
  • Page 67: Accessing The Security Menu

    Accessing the Security Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Security and press Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.
  • Page 68: Changing The Lock Code

    UnlockingYour Phone To unlock your phone: From standby mode, press Unlock (right softkey). Enter your lock code. Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Security and press Enter your lock code.
  • Page 69: Restrictingyour Phone

    RestrictingYour Phone There may be occasions when you want to limit the numbers your phone can call. You can use the Restrict Calls setting to do just that. (The Restrict Calls setting does not apply to 911.) To restrict your phone: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
  • Page 70: Using Special Numbers

    Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.”You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to ten special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries (the same number may be in both directories).
  • Page 71: Erasing The Contacts

    Erasing the Contacts You can quickly and easily erase all of the contents of your Contacts. To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Security and press Enter your lock code.
  • Page 72: Resettingyour Phone

    ResettingYour Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Contacts, Call History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected. To reset your phone: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Security and press Enter your lock code.
  • Page 73: Security Features For Data Services

    Security Features for Data Services Enabling and Disabling Data Services You can disable Data Services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all Data Services, including Trumpet Web. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services.
  • Page 74: Navigating Through Menus

    Every function and feature of your wireless phone can be accessed through an onscreen menu.This section is a road map to using your LG-125. Please take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your phone easier to use.
  • Page 75: Menu Navigation

    Menu Navigation The navigation key on your wireless phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down.
  • Page 76: Viewing The Menus

    Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press BACK To return to standby mode: Press Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. 1. Call History Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls Missed Calls Delete Calls Outgoing Calls/Incoming Calls/ Missed Calls/All Calls...
  • Page 77 4. Downloads Games Get New Games Ringers Get New Ringers Screen Savers Get New Screen Savers Applications Get New Applications Services Western Union Money Transfer My Account <Memory Status> 5. Services Trumpet Web Western Union Money Transfer My Account 6. Tools Scheduler Alarm Clock Alarm 1/Alarm 2/Alarm 3/Quick Alarm...
  • Page 78 Signal Fade On/Off Display Greeting Backlight Main LCD 8 seconds/15 seconds/Always off/ Always on Keypad 8 seconds/15 seconds/30 seconds/ Always off Screen Saver Default/Download Incoming Calls Caller ID/No Caller ID Contrast Menu Style Icon/List Theme Skins Blue Color/Metal Skin/Stars Skin/ Lime Color Clock Main LCD...
  • Page 79 Reset Phone Yes/No Voice Dial Activate/Train Words Setup/Others Shortcuts Left Navigation/Right Navigation/ Up Navigation/Down Navigation Answer Call Flip Open/Any Key, TALK Only Auto-Answer Off, Car-Kit/HeadSet Dialing Match Abbreviated Dialing/Contacts Match/ Speed Dial Plus Code Dialing Enable/Disable, Int’l Dial Prefix, Info Auto Volume On/Off Language...
  • Page 80: Managing Call History

    Section 2F Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History Call History Options Making a Call From Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History Deleting Call History The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your wireless phone, and missed calls.This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History.
  • Page 81: Viewing History

    Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. 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 82: Call History Options

    Call History Options For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press This feature displays the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts).
  • Page 83: Making A Call From Call History

    Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Call History ( Scroll to Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls , or Missed Calls and press Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and press TALK Note:...
  • Page 84: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History

    Use your navigation key to highlight the information you want to edit, then press Use the keypad to type in the new entry name and press – or – Use your navigation key to scroll through your existing phone book entries, highlight a name, and press After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is displayed.
  • Page 85: Deleting Call History

    Deleting Call History To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options”on page 73. To erase Call History: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Call History ( Scroll to Delete Calls and press Scroll to Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or All Calls and press .
  • Page 86: Using The Contacts

    Section 2G Using the Contacts In This Section Adding a New Contacts Entry Finding Contacts Entries Contacts Entry Options Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Creating Voice Dial Tags Editing a Contacts Entry Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Dialing your wireless Services...
  • Page 87: Adding A New Contacts Entry

    Adding a New Contacts Entry Your wireless phone can store up to 500 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can contain up to a total of 5 phone numbers (up to 600 numbers total), and each entry’s name can contain 32 characters. To add a new entry: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
  • Page 88: Finding Contacts Entries

    Finding Contacts Entries There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, by speed dial number, by group, and by voice dial tags. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu. Finding Names To find Contacts entries by name: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
  • Page 89 Finding Group Entries To find entries designated as part of a group: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Contacts ( Scroll to Groups and press Scroll through the group titles using your navigation key. To display entries belonging to a group, highlight the group and press To display an entry within the group, highlight it and press...
  • Page 90: Contacts Entry Options

    No Group to assign the entry to a group. Default to assign a preprogrammed or downloaded ringer. [Memo] to add a note, street address, or other information. LG Animation to assign an image type to the entry. Section 2G: Using the Phone Book...
  • Page 91: Adding A Phone Number To A Contacts Entry

    Display a Contacts entry (see “Finding Contacts Entries” on page 79). Scroll to <Edit Entry> and press Highlight LG Animation and press Press the navigation key left or right, select Avatar and press Press the navigation key up or down to select Hair, Deco, Clothes, or Face.
  • Page 92: Editing A Contacts Entry's Phone Number

    Enter the new phone number and press Select a label for the number and press Press Done (left softkey) to save the new number. – or – Press Options (right softkey), assign a Speed Dial or Voice Dial for the number, then press Done (left softkey) to save your new settings.
  • Page 93: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers

    Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing”on page 29. Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new Contacts entry, when you add a new phone number to an existing entry, or when you edit an existing number.
  • Page 94: Creating Voice Dial Tags

    Select an available speed dial location and press Scroll to Set Speed Dial and press (A confirmation will display.) Press Done (left softkey) to save the new Speed Dial. Note: If you attempt to assign an already in-use speed dial location to a new phone number, a dialog will appear asking if you wish to replace the existing speed dial assignment.
  • Page 95: Editing A Contacts Entry

    Note: To add a voice dial to a new entry or a new phone number, enter the number (see "Adding a New Contacts Entry" on page 78 or "Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry" on page 82), then follow steps 4-9 above. Note: When recording Voice Dial tags, do it in a quiet environment and without the aid of an accessory (for example, a headset or...
  • Page 96: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry

    Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types”on page 36.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Display a Contacts entry.
  • Page 97: Dialing Your Wireless Services

    Dialing your wireless services Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various wireless services. To dial a service from your Contacts: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Contacts ( Scroll to Services and press Scroll to Customer Care, Airtime Reload, or Dir Assistance, and press TALK...
  • Page 98: Using The Phone's Calendar And Tools

    Section 2H Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools In This Section Using Your Phone’s Calendar Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Using Your Phone's Notepad Using Your Phone’s Tools Your wireless phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle.This section shows you how to use these features to turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts,...
  • Page 99: Using Your Phone's Calendar

    Using Your Phone’s Calendar Adding an Event to the Calendar Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Scheduler and press Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which you would like to add an event and press Add (left softkey).
  • Page 100: Event Alerts

    Select a repeating status for the event by highlighting the repeat field and pressing Highlight None, Daily, Mon - Fri, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly and press Select an alarm time for the event by highlighting the alarm field and pressing Highlight None, On time, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 1 hour, 1 day, or 2 days and press Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the...
  • Page 101: Event Alert Menu

    Event Alert Menu When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press To view additional options, press the appropriate softkey. Detail (right softkey) displays the event detail screen.
  • Page 102 Going to Today’s Calendar Menu To go to the Calendar menu for today’s date: From the main menu, select Tools ( Scroll to Scheduler and press Press Options (right softkey). Scroll to Go to today and press Erasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events: From the main menu, select Tools ( Scroll to Scheduler and press...
  • Page 103: Purging Events

    Purging Events To delete events scheduled before a specific time and date: From the Scheduler menu, press Options (right softkey). Scroll to Erase old and press Select the option to erase events older than One week, One month, One year, or One day and press (A dialog will display to inform you how many old events have been erased.) Purging All Events...
  • Page 104: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock

    Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. To use the alarm clock: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Alarm Clock and press Scroll to Alarm 1, Alarm 2, Alarm 3, or Quick Alarm and press Turn the alarm on or off by highlighting the activation...
  • Page 105: Using Your Phone's Notepad

    Using Your Phone’s Notepad Your wireless phone comes with a notepad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a note: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Notepad and press Scroll to <Add New>...
  • Page 106: Using Your Phone's Tools

    Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your wireless phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Using EZ Tips To quickly and easily calculate tip amounts: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Ez Tip Calc and press Use your keypad and navigation key to enter the bill...
  • Page 107: Using The Calculator

    Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Calculator and press Enter numbers using your keypad. Press to enter decimal points. Press to change the numeric value from positive to negative.
  • Page 108: Using Your Phone's Voice Services

    Section 2I Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Using Voice-Activated Dialing Managing Voice Memos Your wireless phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone.This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice-activated dialing and managing voice memos.
  • Page 109: Using Voice-Activated Dialing

    Using Voice-Activated Dialing You can use a voice dial tag to automatically dial a phone number in your Contacts. (A voice dial tag is a command you record and use to place calls without using the keypad.) Your phone can store up to 30 voice dial tags. Making a Call Using Voice-Activated Dialing To use a voice dial tag to call a phone number: Press...
  • Page 110: Reviewing Voice Dial Tags

    After you are prompted to say the name you wish to program, wait for the beep and then say the name into your phone’s microphone. Respond to the prompt by repeating the name after the beep. Reviewing Voice Dial Tags To review voice dial tags: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
  • Page 111: Managingvoice Memos

    ManagingVoice Memos You can use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Voice Memo and press Scroll to <Record New>...
  • Page 112: Voice Memo Options

    Voice Memo Options To play the voice memos you have recorded: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Voice Memo and press Scroll to the voice memo you wish to hear and press Play to play the selected voice memo.
  • Page 114: Service Features

    Section 3 Service Features...
  • Page 116: Service Features: The Basics

    Section 3A Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using SMS Text Messaging Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your wireless service.This section outlines your basic wireless service features.
  • Page 117: Using Voicemail

    Using Voicemail 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 wireless voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
  • Page 118: Voicemail Notification

    Voicemail Notification There are several ways your wireless phone alerts you of a new message: By displaying a message on the screen. By sounding the assigned ringer type. By the LED blinking red. By displaying at the top of your screen. New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail.
  • Page 119: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages

    Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your wireless phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold .
  • Page 120 Voicemail Button Guide Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages. For further details and menu options, see “Voicemail Menu Key”on page 116. Date/Time Send Reply Advance Replay Rewind Forward Erase Call Back Save Cancel Help Skip Section 3A: Service Features –...
  • Page 121: Voicemail Options

    Voicemail Options Your wireless phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail. Using Expert Mode Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each level.
  • Page 122 Press for Group Distribution Lists. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists. Wireless Callback Return a call after listening to a message without disconnecting from voicemail. Press after listening to a message. (Once the call is complete, you’re returned to the voicemail main menu.) Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Record and send a voice message to other your wireless...
  • Page 123 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,”to other your wireless Voicemail users. After listening to a message, press Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. Follow the voice prompts to record your introduction and forward the voice message. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Receive confirmation that your voice message has been listened to when you send, forward, or reply to other...
  • Page 124: Clearing The Message Icon

    Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the Nationwide your wireless Network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting. From the main voicemail menu, press Options. Press for Greetings.
  • Page 125: Voicemail Menu Key

    Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure. Listen Envelope Information Reply Advance 8 Seconds Replay Rewind Forward Message Erase Callback Save...
  • Page 126 Personal Greetings Name Announcement Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect Section 3A: Service Features – The Basics...
  • Page 127: Using Sms Text Messaging

    Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your wireless phone to their messaging-ready phone - and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your phone’s screen.
  • Page 128 Press to save the recipient. (To include additional recipients, input a new phone number or email address. You may include up to 10 recipients per message.) Press Next (left softkey ) when you are finished selecting/entering recipients, and compose a message or use the canned (pre-set) messages or smileys (icons) and press To type a message, use your keypad to enter your...
  • Page 129: Accessing Sms Text Messages

    Accessing SMS Text Messages To read an SMS Text message: When you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen, depending on your settings (see "Displaying Pop-up Messages" on page 47). Use your navigation key to scroll down and view the entire message.
  • Page 130: Using Caller Id

    Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, just follow these easy steps. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call: Press...
  • Page 131: Responding To Call Waiting

    Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Press .
  • Page 132: Making A Three-Way Call

    Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Three-Way Call: Enter a number you wish to call and press TALK Once you have established the connection, enter the second number you wish to call and press...
  • Page 133: Data Services

    Section 3B Data Services In This Section Data Services Applications Getting Started With Data Services Accessing Messaging Downloading Premium Services Content TrumpetWeb Data Services FAQs Data Services brings you clarity you can see and hear with advanced multimedia services.These features - including games, downloadable ringers and screen savers, and Trumpet Web access - are easy to learn and use.
  • Page 134: Data Services Applications

    Data Services Applications Here is a brief list of the applications available through your phone. For more information, please contact Trumpet Mobile at 877-TRUMPET (877-878-6738) Games Download exciting games with full-color graphics and sound. Ringers Personalize your phone by downloading and assigning different ringers to numbers in your phone book.
  • Page 135: Launching A Data Connection

    When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the network. The user name is also useful as a way to personalize services and as an online virtual identity. Your user name will be automatically programmed into your phone.
  • Page 136: Net Guard

    open, you are not currently in an active data session - that is, no data is being sent or received. As soon as you navigate to another page, the active session will launch and you will see the “Connecting...”message. Net Guard When you first connect, Net Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect.
  • Page 137: Connection Status And Indicators

    Connection Status and Indicators Your phone's display lets you know the current status of your data services connection through indicators which appear at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your data services connection is active (data is being transferred);...
  • Page 138 Navigating Trumpet Web Navigating through menus during a data services session is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a data services session, the bottom line of your phone's display contains one or more softkeys. These keys are shortcut controls for navigation, and they correspond to the softkey buttons directly below the phone’s display screen.
  • Page 139 Selecting Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating through Trumpet Web. To select on-screen items: Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, then press the desired softkey button (or press Tip: You'll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items.
  • Page 140: Downloading Premium Services Content

    Downloading Premium Services Content With data services and your new phone, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below.
  • Page 141 Downloading an Item Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, highlight it and press . You will see a summary page for the item including its title, the download detail, and the cost. Select the Purchase link below the price to view the purchase confirmation page.
  • Page 142: Trumpet Web

    Trumpet Web Trumpet Web puts information and entertainment right at your fingertips. With Trumpet Web you get: - Top headlines - Business - High tech - World - Sports - Entertainment To activate Trumpet Web, please call Trumpet Mobile Customer Care at 877-TRUMPET (877-878-6738). Using the Browser Menu Navigating with your phone using the Trumpet Web home page is easy once you get the hang of it.
  • Page 143 Opening the Browser Menu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active data services session, from any page you are viewing. To open the browser menu: Press the right softkey. (The browser menu will display in a drop-down list.) Options available under the browser menu include: Home.
  • Page 144 Multimedia. Configures your multimedia preferences. View Title Region. Displays a site’s title information. Scroll Mode. Configures your scrolling options. Send Referrer. Allows you to turn Send Referrer on or off. Connection Timeout. Lets you set your browser’s automatic time-out duration. Key Press Timeout.
  • Page 145 Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time. To create a bookmark: Go to the page you want to mark. Press the right softkey to display the browser menu. Select Bookmarks.
  • Page 146 Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: Press the right softkey to display the browser menu. Select Bookmarks. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to delete and press Menu (right softkey). Select Delete from the menu. (A confirmation screen will display.) Select Yes (right softkey) to remove the bookmark.
  • Page 147 Reloading a Web Page To reload (refresh) a Web page: Press the right softkey to display the browser menu. Select Refresh. (The browser will reload the current Web page.) Restarting the Web Browser If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser.
  • Page 148: Data Services Faqs

    Data Services FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for data services? Your User name will display when you access Menu > Settings > Phone Info > My Phone Number. How do I sign-in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access your data services when you turn on your phone.
  • Page 149 When is my data connection dormant? If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant. When the connection is dormant, voice calls are allowed. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If no data is received for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate.
  • Page 150: Safety And Warranty Information

    Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
  • Page 152: Safety

    Section 4A Safety In This Section Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Part of getting the most out of your phone is learning how the...
  • Page 153: Getting The Most Out Of Your Reception

    Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal.
  • Page 154: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. For optional call performance, please do not obstruct the internal antenna. Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged. Speak directly into the mouthpiece.
  • Page 155 RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their representative to determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF signals. Also check with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
  • Page 156: Caring For The Battery

    Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories. Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that use your airtime balance.
  • Page 157: Using Your Phone With A Hearing Aid Device

    Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated will have the rating on the box. The LG-125 by LG has an M3 rating.
  • Page 158 Getting the BestHearing Device Experience with Your LG-125 One way to minimize interference is to set the phone’s Display and Keypad backlight settings to ensure the minimum time interval.
  • Page 159: Acknowledging Special Precautions And The Fcc Notice

    Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC Notice This phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
  • Page 160: Fcc Radiofrequency Emission

    SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the LG-125 are: AMPS mode (Part 22): 1.02 0.924...
  • Page 161: Owner's Record

    Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: LG-125 Wireless Phone Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice...
  • Page 162: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Section 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty Your wireless phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section. Section 4B: Warranty...
  • Page 163: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Manufacturer’s Warranty 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions: (1) The limited warranty for the unit and enclosed accessories shall be a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
  • Page 164 LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re-conditioned, refurbished or new units or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not re-install or back-up any data, applications or software that you have added to your phone. It is...
  • Page 165 ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER...
  • Page 166: Index

    Index Data Services 124-140 Applications 125 Downloading 131 Alarm Clock 95 Exploring the Web 133 Answering Calls 22 FAQs 139 Getting Started 125 Display Screen 13 Battery 17-19 Capacity 17 Charging 18 Entering Text 30 Installing 17 EZ Tips 97...
  • Page 167 Service Features 107-123 Call Waiting 122 Caller ID 121 SMS Text Messaging 118 Three-Way Call 123 Voicemail 108 Settings 35-56 Airplane Mode 50 Display 40 Location 46 Messaging 47 Phone Setup Options 53 Sound 36 TTY 51 Viewing the Menus 67 Voice Services 99-103 Voice Memos 102 Voice-Activated Dialing...
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