LG G1500 User Manual
LG G1500 User Manual

LG G1500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference.
  • Page 4 This user guide contains important information on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damage to, or misuse of, the phone. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this user guide could void your warranty for this equipment.
  • Page 5 Please read and observe the following information for the safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent any unanticipated damage. Also, keep the user’s manual in an accessible place at all the times after reading it. • Unplug the power cord and charger during a lightning storm to avoid electric shock or fire.
  • Page 6 • Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card, phone card, bank book or a subway ticket, near your phone. The magnetic strip can be damaged by the phone. • Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call.
  • Page 7 This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 0.59 inches (1.5 cm) from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, use only belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories that maintain a 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) separation distance between the user's body and the back of the phone, including the antenna.
  • Page 8 • Please dispose of your battery properly or bring to your local wireless carrier for recycling. • Do not dispose in fire or with hazardous or flammable materials. • Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone and void your warranty. •...
  • Page 9 ..............• Front of the Phone ............13 • Rear of the Phone ............. 14 ..............• Alphanumeric Keys ............17 ............. • On-Screen Icons ............... 18 ................• Inserting the SIM Card ............20 • Installing the Battery ............20 •...
  • Page 10 ................• Search [Names 1] ............. 27 • Add new [Names 2] ............28 • Speed dial [Names 3] ............29 • Voice list [Names 4] ............30 • Caller groups [Names 5] ............ 30 • Copy all [Names 6] ............. 32 •...
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    ..............• Vibrate only [Menu 3-1] ............54 • Quiet [Menu 3-2] ..............54 • General [Menu 3-3] ............55 • Loud [Menu 3-4] ..............55 • Headset [Menu 3-5] ............55 • Car [Menu 3-6] ..............55 ..............• Alarm clock [Menu 4-1] ............58 •...
  • Page 12 ............• Game [Menu 7-1] ............... 75 • Unit convert [Menu 7-2] ............76 • Calculator [Menu 7-3] ............76 • World time [Menu 7-4] ............77 ..............• Home [Menu 8-1] .............. 78 • Bookmarks [Menu 8-2] ............78 •...
  • Page 15 The following shows key components of the phone. < > Each of these keys performs the function indicated by the text on the display immediately above it. Used to connect to directly by pressing this key. Used to delete character(s). Used to scroll through name, phone numbers, menus or setting options.
  • Page 16 Used to enter the vibration mode by pressing this key for a long time Used to call by voice dial with long pressing this key. This key is also used as Ear mic. hook key when connecting Ear mic. Used to end or reject a call. This key is also used as Power Key.
  • Page 17 The alphabet and numerical keypad mapping relation are listed as the following table.
  • Page 18 The screen displays several icons the following describe each of them you may see on the phone. Tells you the strength of the network signal. Call is connected. Line 1/2 is in use for outgoing calls – If you subscribe to the Two Line Service. The alarm has been set and is on.
  • Page 19 Headset menu in profiles. Handsfree menu in profiles. You can divert a call.
  • Page 20 – Locate the SIM card socket in the back of the phone. Follow the steps below to install the SIM card. Remove the battery if attached. Slide the SIM card into the slot, under the silvery holders, with the golden connectors facing down and the cut corner to the right.
  • Page 21 Push it until you hear a click. ˜ To connect the travel adapter to the phone, you must have installed the battery. Insert one end of the travel adapter into the bottom of the phone. Connect the other end of the travel adapter to an AC wall outlet.
  • Page 22 ™ Disconnect the travel adapter from the phone by pressing its side buttons. • The battery delivered with your phone has to be fully charged before using it. • Do not remove your battery or the SIM card while charging. •...
  • Page 23 – Press and hold key until you hear a tone. Depending on setting [Menu 4-5-1], you can enter PIN code or not. If your phone connects to a network, the network name will be displayed shortly. — In stand by mode, press and hold key until you hear a tone.
  • Page 24 You can use the access codes described in this section to avoid unauthorized use of your phone. The access codes (except PUK and PUK2 codes) can be changed by using [Menu 4-5-6]. The PIN (Personal Identification Number) code protects your SIM card against unauthorized use.
  • Page 25 The PUK2 code, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to change a blocked PIN2 code. If you lose the code, also contact your service provider. The security code protects the unauthorized use of your phone. It is usually supplied with the phone. This code is required to delete all phone entries and to activate “Factory reset”...
  • Page 26 To select a menu in phonebook, press > [Names] in standby mode and then scroll to a desired item. Allows you to search for a specific name, number. Allows you to add new names and numbers. Allows you to assign up to 8 ( one-touch dial allocations.
  • Page 27 (Calling from phonebook) > Open the phonebook first by pressing [Names] in a standby mode. < by Pressing [Select] to enter. Depending on setting , the below menu may not appear. You can find an entry by name and number. <...
  • Page 28 You can add phonebook entry by using this function. Phone memory capacity is 200 entries. SIM card memory capacity depends on the service provider. You can also save 20 characters of name in the Phone memory, and you can save characters in the SIM card. the number of character is SIM dependent feature.
  • Page 29 You should speak a word within 2 seconds, and the phone asks you to speak it again to ensure the accuracy of voice recognition. After voice recognition has finished, Voice is attached automatically. • The voice can only be attached to main number which you set.
  • Page 30 If you select allocated name by speed dial, you can view following the submenus. : You can change the allocation of speed dial number. : You can delete the allocated speed dial number. You can see all phone numbers which contain voice. You can also call directly by pressing [Send].
  • Page 31 Every Group list will be displayed: , etc. < Select Group name that you want to manage by pressing [Select]. Then submenus below will be displayed. You can add the number in Caller groups. You can view the number list in Caller groups. <...
  • Page 32 You can copy/move entries from SIM card memory to Phone memory or from Phone memory to SIM card memory. > Open the phonebook first by pressing [Names] in standby mode. < Scroll to , then press [Select] to enter this menu. Then submenus below will be displayed.
  • Page 33 You can set preferred memory which includes and preferred search which includes > Open the phonebook first by pressing [Names] in a standby mode. < Scroll to , then Press [Select] to enter. Then submenus below will be displayed. < Scroll to highlight , then press [Select] to...
  • Page 34 < Scroll to highlight Search by,then press [Select] to enter. The three submenus are displayed. : If you select Variable, the phone asks you how to search the entries. : If you select Name, the phone searches entries by name. : If you select Number, the phone searches entries by number.
  • Page 35 This feature allows you to see how many free and in-use are in your phonebook. > Open the phonebook first by pressing [Names] in standby mode. Select < by pressing [Select]. < Scroll to , then press [Select] to enter this menu. You can check your own number in SIM card.
  • Page 36: Vibrate Only [Menu 3-1]

    1 Write message 1 Vibrate only 2 Inbox 2 Quiet 3 Outbox 3 General 4 Info service 4 Loud 5 Voice messages 5 Headset 6 Namecard 6 Car 7 Templates 8 Settings 9 Check memory 1 Alarm clock 2 Date & Time 3 Phone settings 1 Missed calls 4 Call settings...
  • Page 37: All Voice Calls [Menu 5-1]

    1 All voice calls 1 Game 2 If busy 2 Unit convert 3 If no reply 3 Calculator 4 If unreachable 4 World time 5 All data calls 6 All fax calls 7 Cancel all 1 Home 2 Bookmarks 3 Profiles 1 Add new 4 Go to URL 2 View day...
  • Page 38 This menu includes functions related to SMS (Short Message Service), voice mail, as well as the network’s service messages. You can write and edit text message up to 1024 characters. Also, you can check the number of characters. < Enter the menu by pressing [Select].
  • Page 39 Stores the message in Outbox. Your phone asks whether you will save the edited message. < > Press if you want to save it in Outbox and press if you don’t want to. The template is pre-defined message. You can add the template of the list to the message when you edit it.
  • Page 40 You can view the list you already saved words in a dictionary. Enter the menu. < Scroll to highlight List dictionary, and then press [Select]. You can check the word list. < If you want to delete a word, press [Delete].
  • Page 41 The eZi text allows you to type easily and quickly. If you just press a key marked a character on the keypad, you can get a character you want. It is useful to make a word and a sentence. If you press key for a long time, you can change the type of language.
  • Page 42 To input a number in Numeric mode, you press a number key displayed on 1024/1 the keypad. Options Back To input Capital letter, you press a character key displayed on the 1024/1 keypad. Options Back To input Small letter, you press a character key displayed on the 1024/1 keypad.
  • Page 43 When you receive a text message, your phone shows the symbol and stores it in the incoming message lists. Scroll to the desired message by using . In addition, you can see Delete all for deleting all incoming messages at the bottom of the list. While <...
  • Page 44 When you enter this menu, you can see the message(s). Scroll to < the desired message by using and press to see the > message. And if you want to exit menu, press > And if you want to exit outbox menu, press .
  • Page 45 Cell Broadcast messages (CB Message) are text messages by the network to GSM phone users. They provide general information such as weather reports, traffic news, taxis, pharmacies, and stock prices. Each type of information has the number; therefore, you can contact service provider.
  • Page 46 If you select this menu, your phone will beep when Cell broadcast message is received. If you select this menu, your phone will not beep despite Cell broadcast message is received. You can select the language you want. Then your phone will receive the cell broadcast message in the language selected by you.
  • Page 47 You can listen to your voice message(s) and get the voicemail centre number. You can call voicemail centre if you want to listen to voice message. You can get the voicemail if this feature is supported by the network service provider. When new voicemail is arrived, the symbol will be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 48 It’s for editing the namecard. The items of the namecard are a name, mobile, office, and memo. : You can edit a namecard. : You can delete a namecard. It’s for editing pre-defined messages. You can see 11 pre-defined messages in the list. You can save 6 templates before you edit. But you can change them.
  • Page 49 This network service allows you to set how long your text messages will be stored at the message center while attempts are made to deliver them to you. If you set in this menu, you can check whether your message is sent successfully or not.
  • Page 50 This menu shows recent missed call number(s). You can call by this number, save it or view date and time in this menu. You can check the recent received numbers. You can call by this number, save it or view date and time in this menu. You can check the recent dialled numbers.
  • Page 51 Within these submenus, you can view the duration and the call cost. This function allows you to view the duration of your Last Call, All Calls, Incoming Calls and Outgoing Calls in hours, minutes and seconds. You can also reset the call timers. <...
  • Page 52 • The actual call cost may be different depending on network features, billing, and tax. You can set the currency type and the unit price. Contact your services providers to obtain charging unit prices. To select the currency or unit in this menu, you need the PIN2 code. <...
  • Page 53 • When all units have been used, no calls can be made except emergency calls. Depending on SIM card, you need the PIN2 code to set a call cost limit. You can check the amount of data transferred over the network through GPRS.
  • Page 54 In this menu, you can adjust and customize the phone tones for different events, environments and caller’s group. (e.g. When your phone is connected to the Handsfree kit, it'll be automatically set to the Car profiles menu and when your phone is connected to the Earmic, it’ll be automatically set to Headset profiles menu.) <...
  • Page 55 : You can adjust the Profiles as General : You can change the values of Profiles submenus. : You can adjust the Profiles as Loud if you are in a noisy environment. : You can change the values of Profiles submenus. : You can adjust the Profiles as Headset when you put on a headset.
  • Page 56 menu have the submenus as shown below. Allows to set alert type for the incoming call for adjusting environment. Allows to set the ringing tone for adjusting environment. Allows to set the ringing volume for adjusting environment. Allows to alert when receiving a message for adjusting environment.: Allows to set the keypad volume for adjusting environment.
  • Page 57 Allows to set to answer automatically for adjusting environment. Please note that only Car and Headset has this sub menu so that you can activate this function. Even though your phone is ringing, your phone will not answer automatically. After 5 seconds your phone will answer automatically. After 10 seconds your phone will answer automatically.
  • Page 58 You can set the following menus for your convenience and preferences. < Press [Menu] in standby mode. Press for direct access to enter Setting. You can set the phone to alarm at a specified within this menu. You can set the time (Hour and Minute) for raising the alarm. Enter the menu.
  • Page 59 In this menu, you can set the date of your phone. Enter the menu. < Select Set date by pressing [Select]. Enter the number you want to set the date. < Press [OK]. You can set the Date format in this menu. The phone has its own clock.
  • Page 60 Your can select time format between 12-hour or 24-hour. < Scroll to highlight Time format by pressing [Select]. < Select 12 hour or 24 hour you want by pressing [Select]. You can set the phone setting you want. Scroll to highlight <...
  • Page 61: During A Call

    You can set the rate of serial port to 19200bps for using the application between PC and fax. You can set the rate of serial port to 115200bps for using PC application for GPRS call and Data call. You can select the language that will be displayed on the phone. <...
  • Page 62 • If you want to use the handsfree portable (earphone), Please press the button for a long time after inserting it to the connector when incoming a call. If you select this, you can send your phone number to the other party.
  • Page 63 If this service is available, you can accept a waiting (incoming) call. Activating the corresponding service. Deactivating the corresponding service. Checking the Status of the service. When this function is set on, your phone will make up to 10 attempts for a call after not connecting. Your phone will not make any attempts to connect the call after not connecting.
  • Page 64 In case of Single Numbering Service, you can use the phone and a connected PC to send and receive fax, data, and voice. If you select the mode, you can receive data, fax, or voice each mode. Once you enter this menu, you following options are displayed. You can receive the voice call.
  • Page 65 This function is only used if supported by the Service Provider. Two independent phone numbers are registered for the phone. This function provides you with the selection the currently used phone number. If this function is supported by your service provider, the following menu will be displayed. : Select Line 1 as the current phone number.
  • Page 66 You can use security code to avoid unauthorized use of your phone. When you switch on your phone, Your phone will request security code always if you set phone lock to “Enable”. if you set phone lock to “Automatic”. Your phone will request security code only when you change your SIM card.
  • Page 67 The Call barring service prevents your phone from making or receiving certain category of calls. This function requires the call barring password. You can view the following submenus. The barring service of all outgoing calls. The barring service of all outgoing international calls. The barring service of all international outgoing calls except home network.
  • Page 68 You can restrict your outgoing calls to selected phone number. The numbers are protected by your PIN2 code. < Press [Menu] in standby mode. Press key for direct access or use to enter Scroll to highlight menu. < Select PIN code by pressing [Select].
  • Page 69 You can select the network which you will be registered either automatically or manually. Usually, the selection of the network used by the handset is automatic. The phone automatically selects network which is available in the your area. The phone will find the list of available networks and show you them. Then you can select the network which you want to use if this network has a roaming agreement with your home network operator.
  • Page 70 The Call divert service allows to divert incoming voice calls, fax calls, and data calls to another number. For details, contact your service provider. < Press [Menu] in standby mode. Press for direct access or use to enter Diverts voice calls unconditionally. Diverts voice calls when the phone is in progress.
  • Page 71 menus have the submenus as shown below. Activating the corresponding service. Forwards to message center. This function is not included in menus. Inputs the number for diverting. Shows the list of 5 diverting numbers. • You can select the number you want in menu.
  • Page 72 When you enter this menu a Calendar will show up. On top of the screen there are sections for date and icons. Whenever you change the date, the calendar will be updated according to the date. And square cursor will be used to locate the certain day. If you see under bar on the calendar, it means that there is a schedule that day.
  • Page 73 You can edit maximum 30 characters. You can take a note. You can choose the following types of note. You can make up to maximum 20 notes. Input the subject, the schedule time, the repeat time, alarm time by < pressing [Select].
  • Page 74 < Select by pressing [Select]. Scroll to highlight < Press [Select]. < Input the memo and then press [Select]. Shows the note for the chosen day. Use to browse through the note lists. If you set alarm for the note, Alarm watch is <...
  • Page 75 Your phone offers you enjoyable games to play with. The Control keys are different for each game. But each game has screens to explain the main control key. Other common control keys are below. < • [Soft 1 Key] : Start Game •...
  • Page 76 This converts any measurement into a unit you want. There are 4 types that can be 0.00 cm converted into units: 0.000 cm You can select one of four unit types by Change Back < pressing [Select] key. Select the unit you want to convert by pressing <...
  • Page 77 You can view the time for each city around the world. when you press shortly, you can view the city belonged to the different time zone and when you press long, you can view the all of city on the same time zone. <...
  • Page 78 Your phone supports services based on Wireless Application Protocol(WAP). You can access services supported by your network. The services menu allows you to get the information such as news, weather reports, and flight times. You can connect to the configured homepage of the activated profile. When you enter this menu, you can see the bookmarks.
  • Page 79 This setting allows you to enter the address (URL) of the site you want to use as homepage. You do not need to type “http://” in front of each URL as the WAP Browser will automatically add it. You can select whether images on WAP cards are displayed or not.
  • Page 80 These values of setting are provided by your network. : Enter the IP address of the WAP gateway you are using to access. : Enter the telephone number to dial to access your WAP gateway. : Select the type of data call.: Analogue or ISDN (Digital).
  • Page 81 Edit the Profile Name. Save the URL of the E-mail server that you frequently use. Connect to the E-mail server that you configured. Edit the URL of the E-mail server. You can directly connect to the site that you want. You need to enter the specific URL that you want to directly connect.
  • Page 82 You can change the time for checking the Cache memory. The cache is always checked whenever URL is loaded or navigated. The cache is only checked when the WAP is started. The cache is never checked. A list of the available certificates is shown. You can reset all the current settings of profiles to the factory default.
  • Page 83 If you are on line, you can see the following menus. ❏ This is the same as [Menu 8-1]. ❏ This reloads the current page. ❏ This is the same as [Menu 8-2]. ❏ Save the current URL as a bookmark. You can also edit the bookmark title.
  • Page 84 To be able to data or fax service, you need the communicate software such as a data or a fax program. Before using these functions, you need to connect your phone to a computer or make sure that your phone is in connection with a compatible device. Connect your computer to the phone.
  • Page 85 If you have a SIM card that does not support separate voice, data and fax numbers, the phone does not recognize the type of incoming call. To use a data or a fax service, make sure that you want to receive a data or fax call mode.
  • Page 86 During a call, the following menus will be displayed, not in a standby mode. You can place a call on hold or retrieve by just pressing the [Send] key. When a call is made or answered, press the [Send] key to place it on hold. When a call is held, press the [Send] key to make it active.
  • Page 87 To answer an incoming call, simply press the [Send] key. The handset is also able to warn you of an incoming call while you are already in a call. A tone sounds in the earpiece, and the display will show that a second call is waiting. If Call Waiting is on, you can put the first call on hold and answer the <...
  • Page 88 < You can mute the microphone during a call by pressing the [Menu] key then selecting . The handset can be unmuted by < pressing the [Unmute] . When the handset is muted, the caller cannot hear you, but you can still hear them.
  • Page 89 The multiparty or conference service provides you with the ability to have a simultaneous conversation with more than one caller, if your network service provider supports this feature. A multiparty call can only be set up when you have one active call and one call on hold, both calls having been answered.
  • Page 90 < To put a multiparty call on hold, select the [Menu] key then < To make a multiparty call on hold active, select the [Menu] key then < To join an active call to the held multiparty call, select the [Menu] key then To scroll through the numbers of the callers who make up a...
  • Page 91 The currently displayed caller of a multiparty call can be disconnected by pressing the [End] key. To end a multiparty call, < press the [Menu] key then select multiparty. < Selecting the [Menu] key then , will end all the active and held calls.
  • Page 92 There are various accessories for your mobile phone. You can select these options according to your personal communication requirements. This connects to your phone, allowing handsfree operation. This charger allows you to charge the battery while away from home or your office. You can operate the phone and trickle charge the phone's battery from your vehicle by using the cigarette lighter charger.
  • Page 93 You can connect your phone to PC to exchange the data between them. The handsfree car kit enables you to attach the phone to the power jack in your car, providing you with handsfree operation. Information and specification in this menu is subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 94 Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices is required in the owner’s manual for CTIA Certification. Use of the remaining TIA language is encouraged when appropriate.
  • Page 95 Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations. NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. For your phone to operate most efficiently: •...
  • Page 96 The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
  • Page 97 RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.
  • Page 98 An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
  • Page 99 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 100 The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities, as well. The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure.
  • Page 101 The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of radiofrequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.
  • Page 102 A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years. However, very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists.
  • Page 103 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. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators.
  • Page 104 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. The standard, “Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental Techniques,”...
  • Page 105 If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna.
  • Page 106 of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000.
  • Page 107 Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
  • Page 108 model. The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for use at the ear is 0.27 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this user’s manual, is 0.25 W/kg. (Body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements.) While there may be differences between SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe...
  • Page 109 Product Name : G1500 System : GSM 900/DCS 1800 – GPRS class 8 (4+1) Max : +55°C Min : -10°C...

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