Main Menu

Overview
Press Right on the Express Key to enter the Main Menu. Main menu items change depending on whether you are in Idle/Standby mode (phone is on and no call is placed) or in conversation.
In the Idle/Standby mode, you can use the Main Menu to access the following functions:

• Voice Mail to set up or dial your Voice Mail center.
• Messages to read, write or send text messages or set up your text message center.
• KeyLock ON? to lock or unlock keypad.
• Services to set up services such as call forwarding, call barring, call waiting and data. (Please check with your Service Provider before modifying setup.)
• Settings. These include settings of your phone (e.g. language, volume, ring tones, auto retry, prefix and vibrator).
• Talktime to show or reset talktime timers.
• Security to set up or modify passwords and fixed dial.
• Broadcast to set up or remove Cell Broadcast. (Please check with your Service Provider before using this function.)
• Network to display your network configuration (information read from the SIM card).

During conversation, you can use the Main Menu to access these options:

• Hold to put active calls on hold.
• Swap to toggle active and hold calls.
• Reject to reject calls.
• Join to add new participants to conference calls.
• Private to hold private conversation while in conference.
• Send DTMF to communicate with computerized systems.
• Messages to read, write or send text messages or set up your text message center.

Some options may be hidden depending on your subscription. Call your Service Provider for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Idle/Standby Main Menu
Voice Mail
Retrieving Voice Mail

1. Press Right on the Express Key to display the Main Menu.
2. Select Voice Mail from the Main Menu and press.
3. Select Voice Mail from the Voice Mail Menu and press.
   NOTE: If no Voice Mail Center is programmed, No Voice Mail Center Number displays. Then, Number? displays. Enter the Voice Mail Center number.

Setting the Voice Mail Number

1. Select V.M. Center from the Voice Mail Menu.
2. At Number?, enter your Voice Mail Center phone number, then press.
   Please check with your Service Provider before changing Voice Mail Number.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Messages
Your phone allows you to send and receive text messages. To get into the Message Menu:

1. Press Right on the Express Key.
2. Select Messages and press .

Reading New Text Messages
New text messages are displayed either:

• At power on. When you turn on your phone, new text messages (if any) are displayed.
• At other times. Your phone continuously looks for new text messages and alerts you as they arrive (displays).

To read new text messages, in the Messages menu select Read New and press.
Several icons may be displayed:

• Character > at the end of the message—the message is longer. Press Right on the Express Key to read remaining text.
• Character < at the beginning of a phone number—the number has more digits. Press Left on the Express Key to read remaining digits.
• Theicon—you have received more than one new text message. Press Down on the Express Key to read the other messages.

After reading new text messages, you can:

• Reply to the message by selecting the Respond sub-menu.
• Save the message by selecting the Save/Exit sub-menu.
• Delete the message by selecting the Delete sub-menu.
• Call the number displayed in the message by selecting.

More explanation is provided in the sections that follow.

Using Call Back Function
If a message contains a number, call the sender by pressing.
If a message contains more than 1 number in the text or there is a number in the text and an originating address, a list of numbers displays when you press. Select the appropriate number using Up and Down on the Express Key, then pressto dial.
A maximum of 4 numbers displays. Only embedded numbers are eligible for the Call Back function.
When you use the Call Back function, the phone saves the message.

Reading Old Text Messages
Select Read Old in the Messages Menu to re-read saved text messages and press.

Writing Text Messages
Select the Write/Send option in the Messages Menu and pressto enter a message and send it.

Creating New Text Messages
Select Create New from the Write/Send Menu and press. Theicon appears and Enter Text displays.
To select from a list of prewritten messages, press thekey 3 times in quick succession, then select a message from the list below.

• Call me
• Call me at
• I am late
• See you at
• Meet me at
• meeting canceled
• I love you
• Send reply
• as soon as possible
• ASAP

NOTE: When you select a message, a blinking cursor appears after it to allow you to add text.

Modifying Old Text Messages

1. Select Modify Old from the Write/Send Menu.
2. Use Up and Down on the Express Key to select the first page of the desired message.
3. Use Right on the Express Key to view the entire text of the message. Theicon appears.
4. Use Up, Down, Left, and Right on the Express Key. Useto delete.

Sending Text Messages
When you have finished typing your text message, press(see previous page). Select either Send+Save; Send using Up/Down on the Express Key and press.
If you selected either Send+Save or Send, choose Recall No. or Enter No.

• If the number is in memory, select Recall No. A list of numbers displays. Select a number from the list.
• If you selected Enter No., enter the phone number at Number?, then press.
  Sending Message displays, followed by Message Sent.

Saving Text Messages
If you selected Save, the phone saves the message in SIM memory and displays Message Stored before returning to the Messages Menu.

Text Message Settings
Select Setting in the Messages Menu to set the Message Center number and message format.

• Select Msg.Center. Enter the Message Center number at Number?, then press. This number will be saved on your SIM card.
• Select Format to set the message delivery format, then select Text (the most common option), Voice, G3 Fax, X-400, Paging, or E-Mail.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cell Broadcast
Cell broadcasts are information messages (such as traffic, weather, emergencies or other event information) that are sent regularly by the network to all users in a specific area.
Please check with your Service Provider about availability of Cell Broadcast messages.
Only selected message types will display. See Pre-programmed Message Types on the next page.
Use Up and Down on the Express Key to control the scrolling.
NOTE: If a Cell Broadcast Message contains a phone number, pressto dial it.

Turning Cell Broadcast On or Off

1. Press Right on the Express Key to select the Main Menu.
2. Select Broadcast in the Main Menu.
3. Select On or Off.
   NOTE: If there are no Message Types set, Set Message Types Before Broadcast On displays.

Selecting Broadcast Message Types

1. Select Msg.Types in the Broadcast Menu. If the message type is defined in the pre-programmed message type list, a description is displayed.
2. To change the first Message Type, press, then select a Message Type from the list. To exit the list without selecting, press. To delete an item, pressfor at least 1 second. To add a new Message Type, select the desired field, then enter the 3-digit code on the keypad. Pressto accept the number.
3. Press Down on the Express Key to access the second Message Type field, then select another Message Type. Repeat these steps to fill up to 5 Message Type fields.
4. Press to return to the Main Menu.

Pre-programmed Message Types

CODE	TYPE
000	Index
010	Flashes
020	Hospitals
022	Doctors
024	Pharmacy
030	Long Distance Road Reports
032	Local Road Reports
034	Taxis
040	Weather
050	District (base station identity)
052	Network Information
054	Operator Services
056	Directory Inquires (National)
057	Directory Inquires (International)
058	Customer Care (National)
059	Customer Care (International)

Cell Broadcast Alert
Select Alert in the Cell Broadcast Menu to activate a 1 beep, audible alert that sounds whenever you receive a Cell Broadcast. Select Alert On or Alert Off.

Keylock
Prevents keys from being pressed accidentally. When you answer a call, Keylock is temporarily suspended. When you complete the call, Keylock becomes active again.

Activating/Deactivating Keylock

1. Press Right on the Express Key.
2. Select Keylock ON? or Keylock OFF?. A confirmation displays.
   NOTE: Emergency calls (e.g., 911, 112, and 999) can be placed regardless of the keylock status.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services

1. Press Right on the Express Key to access Main Menu.
2. Select Services Menu and press to access it.

Second Line Service
Your phone can accommodate two lines for making and receiving calls. The lines can have different service
subscriptions, since each line is billed separately.
Contact your Service Provider for more information.

Line Selection

1. In the Services menu, select Two Lines and press.
2. Select Line Select and press.
3. Select Line 1 or Line 2. A confirmation displays briefly.

Naming Lines
You can name Line 1 “BUSINESS,” for example, and Line 2 “PRIVATE.” By default, Line 1 and Line 2 display (if you have two lines).

1. Select Line 1 Tag or Line 2 Tag from the two lines menu. Theicon appears.
2. Enter the new line name (up to 12 characters) using alphanumeric entry, then press.
   You can modify line tags only if your SIM supports it (alphatags feature).

Deleting Line Names

1. Select Line 1 Tag or Line 2 Tag from the Two Lines menu.
2. Pressfor more than 1 second, then select Yes at Delete Tag?.

Call Forwarding Service
When activated, the network forwards (diverts) incoming calls to a specific number under certain conditions. The following messages display for Call Forwarding:

• Forwarding ON—when you make a call when Call Forwarding is active.
• Forwarded Call—incoming call forwarded.
• Activated Call Forwarding—your party has activated call forwarding.
• Forwarding Canceled by Network—call forwarding rejected by the network.
  These messages are displayed only if the network sent them to your phone.

Call Forwarding Conditions

• All Voice—all voice calls forwarded.
• All Data—all data calls forwarded.
• All Fax—all fax calls forwarded.
• No Reply—unanswered calls forwarded.
• Unreachable—when phone is off or when outside service area.
• Busy—busy calls forwarded.
• Cancel All—no calls forwarded.

Activating Call Forwarding

1. Select Forwarding from the Services Menu and press.
2. Select the call forwarding condition and press.
3. Select Activate and press.
4. Choose either Recall No. to recall forwarding number from memory (see Retrieving Numbers by Name chapter) or Enter No. to enter forwarding number from keypad.

Canceling Call Forwarding

1. Select Forwarding from the Services Menu and press.
2. Select the call forwarding condition and press.
3. Select Cancel and press.

Checking Call Forwarding Status

1. Select Forwarding from the Services Menu and press.
2. Select the call forwarding condition and press.
3. Select Status and press.

Call Barring Service
Call Barring prevents incoming or outgoing calls under certain conditions.
When calling someone who is not accessible (either you have barred outgoing calls or the person you are calling has barred incoming calls) Call Barred! displays.
These messages are displayed only if the network sends them to your phone.

Activating Call Barring

1. Select Barring from the Services Menu and press.
2. Select either Outgoing or Incoming from the Call Barring Menu and press.
3. Select one of the following Call Barring options according to information on your SIM (some options may not be displayed; others may be accessible):

• All—bars all incoming or outgoing calls.
• Int’l—bars all international calls.
• Int'l-home—bars all international calls except your own network (home network).

1. Select Activate and press.
2. At Password?, enter the Call Barring password (provided by Service Provider).
   

Canceling Call Barring

1. Select Barring from the Services Menu and press.
2. Select the type of Call Barring you want to deactivate.
3. Select the specific Call Barring service you want to deactivate.
4. Select Cancel.
5. Enter your Call Barring password at Password?, then press. A confirmation displays, and the Call Barring Menu displays.
   NOTE: You can deactivate all Call Barring by selecting Cancel All from the Call Barring Menu.

Checking Call Barring Status

1. From the Call Barring Menu, select Incoming or Outgoing and press.
2. Select the specific type of Call Barring that you would like to check.
3. Select Status. The type of Call Barring, and either On or Off displays.

Changing the Call Barring Password

1. Select Change PW from the Call Barring Menu.
2. Enter your old password at Old Password?; press.
3. Enter the new password twice at New Password?. Presseach time. Change Password OK displays.

Interaction of Call Barring and Call Forwarding
Forward-to numbers that conflict with an Outgoing Call Barring are rejected. When you bar all incoming calls, Call Forwarding is turned off.

Call Waiting Service
Activating/Deactivating Call Waiting

1. Select Waiting from the Services Menu and press.
2. Select Activate or Cancel and press. A brief confirmation displays.

Checking Call Waiting Status

1. Select Waiting from the Services Menu and press.
2. Select Status and press. Call Waiting (On or Off) displays.
   For information on the operation of Call Waiting, see Call Waiting in Basic Operation.

Send Own Number
Determines whether or not your phone sends your phone number to the phone you are calling.

1. Select Own Number from the Services Menu.
2. Select On or Off.

Closed User Group
Contact your Service Provider for more information.

1. Press Right on the Express Key.
2. Select Security and press.
3. Select the CUG (Closed User Group) menu and pressto get into the Closed User Group menu.

To activate a Closed User Group
In the CUG menu select either:

• Preset (to activate the default pre-defined CUG according to your subscription or any other CUG) and press .
• On (to activate any CUG) and press.

Select either:

• OAI Off (outgoing calls barred if they do not belong to the User Group) and press.
• OAI On (all outgoing calls allowed) and press.
  Enter Group Number? and theicon displays.

a) if you have selected Preset previously, either:

• Press to confirm the pre-defined group number.
• Press Clear to delete the pre-defined group number, enter your desired group number and press.

b) If you have selected On previously, enter group number and press.

• In the Closed User Group select Off and press. CUG Off displays.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data

1. Press Right on the Express Key to select Main Menu.
2. Select Services and press.
3. Select Data and press.
4. Select Dial or Set Mode and press.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Settings

1. Press Right on the Express Key to select Main Menu.
2. Select Settings and pressto select Settings Menu.

Vibrator (G150 only)

1. Select Alert Type from the Settings Menu and press.
2. Select Vibrator and press.
3. Make your selection from the following and press.

• Off—to deactivate the vibrator and activate the ringer. Once selected display returns to previous menu.
• On—to activate the vibrator and deactivate the ringer. Once selected Vibrator ON displays with a slight vibration for 2 seconds. During idle/standby mode Silent Alert displays.
• Vibe & Ring—to activate the ringer and vibrator. Once selected Vibrator ON and Ringing displays with a slight vibration and ring for 2 seconds.
  Note: If the vibrator is on while the phone is connected to an external power source and there is an incoming call, the phone will ring but not vibrate.

Ring Tone Selection

1. Select Alert Type from the Settings Menu and press.
2. Select Select Tone and press.

• If vibrator is turned on,Vibrator ON displays for 2 seconds, then returns to the previous menu. A tone cannot be selected (G150 only).
• If vibrator is turned off or set to vibe & ring, a list of 8 ring tones displays.
  Note: To change the vibrator setting see “Vibrator” in this chapter.

1. Move the cursor in front of each ring tone. If the cursor remains by a tone selection for longer than a 1/2 second, a sample of the tone will sound.
2. Select a tone. A brief confirmation displays.

Ring Tone Ramping

1. Select Alert Type from the Settings Menu and press.
2. Select Ramping and press.

• If vibrator is turned on, Vibrator ON displays for 2 seconds, then returns to the previous menu. Ring tone ramping cannot be activated (G150 only).
• If vibrator is turned off or set to vibe & ring, select On and press. The ring tones will now ramp (increase) in volume after each successive ring.
  Note: To change the vibrator setting see “Vibrator” in this chapter.

Ring Tone Volume

1. Select Volumes from the Settings Menu and press.
2. Select Ring Tones and press.

• If vibrator is turned on, Vibrator ON displays and the ring tone volume cannot be adjusted (G150 only).
• If vibrator is turned off or vibe & ring is off, a sectioned line appears at bottom of the screen to indicate the volume level.
  Note: To change the vibrator setting see “Vibrator” in this chapter.

1. Set the volume using Left (lowers) and Right (raises) on the Express Key. The symbols < and > display as you adjust the level.
   Note: If the cursor remains at a certain level for longer than 1/2 second, a sample of the ring volume will sound.
2. Pressto accept the new volume orto leave the volume unchanged.

Keypad Volume

1. Select Volumes from the Settings Menu and press.
2. Select Keys and press.
3. Set the volume with Left (lowers) and Right (raises) on the Express Key. The symbols < and > display as you adjust the level. The sectioned line at the bottom of the screen indicates the volume level.
4. Pressto accept the new volume orto leave the volume unchanged.

Language Selection

1. Select Languages from the Settings Menu and press.
2. Select English, Français, or Español and press.

Display Contrast
The display visibility depends on the contrast level of the screen.

1. Select Contrast from the Settings Menu and press.
2. Use Right and Left on the Express Key to increase or decrease contrast. A contrast indicator line displays.

Backlight
The backlight stays lit while the phone is connected to an external power source. On battery power, you can turn the backlight on or off manually.

1. Select Backlight from the Settings Menu and press.
2. Select On or Off and press.
   When you turn the backlight on, it will light for 10 seconds whenever you press a button.
   NOTE: The backlight turns on during incoming calls/text messages regardless of the setting.

Auto Answer
Phone answers calls automatically after 10 seconds.

1. Select Auto Answer from the Settings Menu and press.
2. Select On or Off and press.

Auto Retry
Phones attempt several times to connect a call. During Auto Retry, pressto discontinue this call retry.

1. Select Auto Retry from the Settings Menu and press.
2. Select On or Off and press.

Phone Setup
You can save your settings in Default memory. Factory default settings are also available.

• Save New—save current settings as default settings. Select Yes to replace old settings.
• Recall Old— to return all settings to default.
• Factory—returns to the factory default.

Factory Default Settings List

Ring Tones	Tone 1
Volume Control	All volumes are set to level 4
Language Selection	English
Display Contrast	Mid-range
Vibrator	Off
Backlight	On
Prefix	Off
Auto Answer	Off
Auto Retry	Off
Network Selection	Auto
Phone Lock	Off
Ramping	Off
Send Own Number	On
Cell Broadcast Alert	On
SMS Format	Text

When Auto Retry option is ON, your phone redials unsuccessful calls.

Prefix
When enabled, the prefix is inserted when you dial a number.

1. Select Prefix from the Settings Menu and press.
2. Select New Prefix and press, then enter the desired prefix (up to 10 digits) when Enter New Prefix displays. The prefix number displays at the bottom of the screen. Press.
3. Turn the prefix function on or off in the same menu.
   NOTE: Prefix does not insert when you use another prefix or when you use the + sign to make an international call.
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Talk Timers and Costs

1. Press Right on the Express Key to select Main Menu.
2. Select Talktime and pressto select the Talk Time Menu.

Viewing Talk Timers

1. From the Talk Time Menu, (as described in the previous chapter), select Talk Timers and press.
2. Select Show Timers and press.
3. Scroll the Show Timers using Up and Down on the Express Key, select Talktime and pressto select the Talk Time Menu.

Resetting Talk Timers

1. From the Talk Time Menu, (as described in the previous chapter), select Talk Timers and press.
2. Select Reset Timers and press.
3. Select YES at Reset Timers? and press.

Viewing Call Costs

1. Select Show Costs and press.
2. Use Down on the Express Key to view your total call charges.

Resetting Call Costs

1. Select Call Costs from the Talk Timers Menu and press.
2. Select Reset Cost and press.
3. Select Yes at Reset Call Charge?. Call charge meters reset and a confirmation displays.

Setting a Call Costs Limit

1. Select Cost Limit from the Talk Timers Menu and press.
2. At Enter PIN2 and Press OK, enter PIN2 and press.
3. Enter a cost limit at Enter Limit in Units, then press.

NOTE: When you reach the cost limit, the phone locks, and a warning and service number display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Security

1. Press Right on the Express Key to select Main Menu.
2. Select Security and pressto select the Security Menu.

About Passwords
Several passwords can be used to enhance the security of your phone:

• Personal Identification Numbers (PIN)—which are stored on the SIM card:
  – PIN—to prevent unauthorized access of your SIM card.
  – PIN2 —to modify security options.
• PIN Unblock Key (PUK)—to unlock your phone if you try to enter the PIN 3 times unsuccessfully.
• Phone Lock—to prevent unauthorized access to your phone. If enabled, Unlock Code is displayed when the phone is turned on.

Phone Lock
When Phone Lock is on, you must enter an unlock code when you turn on your phone. This function prevents unauthorized use of the phone.

1. Select Phone Lock from the Security Menu. Press.
2. Select On or Off and press.
3. Enter Unlock Code at Unlock Code? (Factory setting is 0000).

Change Phone Lock

1. Select Change Lock from the Security Menu. Press.
2. Enter the old unlock code (factory setting is 0000) at Enter Old Unlock Code, then press.
3. Enter the new unlock code at Enter New Unlock Code?(Factory setting is 0000).
4. Enter the new unlock code again, then press. Unlock Code Change OK displays briefly.

Enabling and Disabling the PIN Setting

1. Select PIN Setting from the Security Menu. Press.
2. Select Yes and presswhen Enable (or Disable) PIN? displays.
3. When Enter PIN displays, enter your PIN on the keypad and press.

Changing the PIN or PIN2

1. Select Change PIN from the Security Menu. Press.
2. Select PIN Change or PIN2 Change and press.
3. Enter your old PIN at Enter Old PIN, then press.
4. Enter your new PIN (4-8 digits) at Enter New PIN, then press.
5. Enter your new PIN again and press. The confirmation PIN Change OK displays briefly.

Fixed Dial
Prevents calls to numbers that do not start with a number from the Fixed Dialing list. This function works only with SIM cards that support it.

1. Select Fixed Dial from the Security Menu.
2. At Enter PIN2 and Press OK, enter PIN2 and press. Fixed Dial (ON or Off) displays.
   NOTE: To create the Fixed Dialing list, use Mem Store. (See Storing and Retrieving Information.) All numbers stored during Fixed Dialing Mode are part of the Fixed Dialing list.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Network Selection
In Automatic Network Selection, the phone registers (by default) on the first available network from the following priority list:

• Last Registered Network (if available from SIM)
• Home Network
• Networks in the user-created Preferred Network List
• Networks above a certain signal strength
• All networks

Enabling Manual Network Selection

1. Select Network from the Main Menu and press.
2. Select Select Net and press.
3. Select Manual. A list of available networks displays. Scroll the list using Up and Down on the Express Key.
4. Select a network. Registering on Network displays, and the phone goes into Idle/Standby. If the network is not available, Registration Failure Network Not Allowed displays. Select another network.
   NOTE: In Manual Network Selection, if the Last Registered Network is not available when the phone is turned on, you should choose a network manually. Manual selection is also required if the current network becomes unavailable.

Creating a Preferred Network List

1. Select Pref. Nets from the Network Menu. The first slot of the Preferred Network List displays.
2. Select the slot to edit, then select from the list of available networks.
3. To clear a network from the network list, press and holdfor 1 second. Then select Yes.

Displaying Your Home Network
Select Displ. Home from the Network Menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conversation Main Menu
The Conversation Mode Menu is available during a call. Press Right on the Express Key to enter the Main Menu.
In conversation, the Main Menu includes the following functions:

• Hold to put the currently active call on hold.
• Swap to put an active call on hold and activate a held or waiting call.
• Rej to remove a caller from a conference.
• Join to add participants to a conference; rejoins a conference after private conversation.
• Pri to choose a private conversation during conference. Select a name or phone number.
• Messages to read, write or send text messages or to set up your text message center (see Message in Idle Main Menu).
• Send DTMF (see DTMF Tone Transmission in Basic Operation).

See the Basic Operation chapter for information on Multi-Party Conferencing.