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In this installment of Questions and Answers, we discuss how to handle calls and pictures on cell phones. Got a question you want answered? Submit your question here. Got something to add to the answers below? Leave a comment.

How do I transfer pictures from the memory on the Samsung Gusto to my computer? What format are the pictures? - Dowaldo

Typically the pictures should be saved in the jpg format, which makes them viewable in a multitude of programs. The easiest way to transfer pictures from the phone to a computer is to simply send the pictures via e-mail or multimedia message to an e-mail address. However, if you don't have an unlimited messaging plan that can be costly. The other option is to use a USB-to-microUSB cable to connect the phone to a computer and transfer the pictures using Verizon's V CAST Media Manager since the Gusto supports V CAST Media Manager. You can find out more about that feature by clicking this link.

People receiving calls from my LG AX390 cell phone get "restricted" appearing as the caller ID even if my number is in their phone. Is there a phone setting that I can change to eliminate this? - Anno

It sounds like one of two things is happening. Your phone number may be listed as restricted with your carrier. If so, it doesn't matter if people have your phone number listed in their phone, the call will always appear as restricted. To stop this you need to get your phone number listed as unrestricted with your carrier.

The other possibility is that your cell phone may be locked. If that's the case then you would only be able to dial phone numbers listed in your contacts or emergency numbers. If you can place calls to numbers other than those mentioned, chances are the phone isn't locked. That said, here's how you unlock the phone: Menu -> Settings -> Security -> Enter Lock Code (if you haven't set it, the lock code is the last 4 numbers of your cell phone number) -> Restrict Calls -> None -> OK.

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