LG AX140 User Guide

AX140

USER GUIDE

ENGLISH

AX140

Please read this manual carefully before operating your mobile phone. Retain it for future reference.

USER GUIDE

P/N : MMBB0241501

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Important Safety Precautions

Read these instructions. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide.

WARNING! Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death.

1. Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode.

2. Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode.

3. Never store your phone in temperatures less than

-4°F or greater than 122°F.

4. Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.

5. When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the hands-free kit near to the air bag. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is deployed, you may be seriously injured.

6. Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.

7. Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft)

Important Safety Precautions

1. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom.

2. Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. This could cause a fire.

3. Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. It may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.

4. Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generate sparks.

5. Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause a fire or electric shock.

6. Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause electric shock or fire.

7. Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone.

8. Do not disassemble the phone.

Important Safety Precautions

1. Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire.

2. Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call.

3. Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal’s teeth or nails, come into contact with the battery. This could cause a fire.

4. Store the battery out of reach of children.

5. Be careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as rubber plugs, earphone, connection parts of the phone, etc.) This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation resulting in serious injury or death.

6. Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire.

7. Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.

8. Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.

9. An emergency call can be made only within a service area. For an emergency call, make sure that you are within a service area and that the phone is turned on.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Precautions 1

Table of Contents 4

Welcome 9

Technical Details 10

FCC RF Exposure Information 12

Phone Overview 14

Menus Overview 15

Menu Access 16

Getting Started with Your Phone 17

The Battery 17

Installing the Battery 17

Removing the Battery 17

Charging the Battery 17

Battery Charge Level 17

Turning the Phone On and Off 18

Turning the Phone On 18

Turning the Phone Off 18

Signal Strength 18

Screen Icons 18

Making Calls 18

Redialing Calls 19

Receiving Calls 19

Quick Access to Convenient Features 20

Manner mode 20

Lock Mode 20

Mute Function 20

Call Waiting 20

Caller ID 21

Speed Dialing 21

Entering and Editing Information 22

Text Input 22

Key Functions 22

Text Input Modes 22

Changing Letter Case 23

Table of Contents

Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory 24

Searching Your Phone’s Memory 24

Scrolling Through Your Contacts 24

Making a Call From Your Phone’s Memory 25

Using Phone Menus 26

Messaging 26

1. New Message 26

2. Inbox 28

3. Sent 29

4. Drafts 30

5. Voicemail 30

6. Templates 30

7. Settings 30

Auto Save 31

Auto Delete 31

Entry Mode 31

Speed Messaging 31

Auto View 31

Auto Play 31

Signature 31

Callback # 32

8. Delete All 32

Organizer 32

1. Calendar 32

2. Notepad 33

Phone Info 34

1. My Number 34

2. SW Version 34

3. Icon Glossary 34

Voice Service 34

1. Voice Dialing 34

2. Record Voice 35

Contacts 36

1. New Contact 36

2. Contact List 36

3. Groups 37

4. Speed Dials 37

5. My Contact Info 38

Table of Contents

Recent Calls 38

1. Missed Calls 38

2. Dialed Calls 39

3. Received Calls 39

4. All Calls 39

5. Call Timer 39

My Media 40

1. Images 40

2. Audio 40

Tools 40

1. My Menu 40

2. Alarm Clock 41

3. Ez Tip Calc 41

4. Calculator 41

5. World Clock 42

6. Stopwatch 42

7. Unit Converter 42

Settings 43

1. Sound 43

1.1 Ringtones 43

1.2 Volume 43

1.3 Message Alerts 43

1.4 Alert Type 44

1.5 Service Alerts 44

1.5.1 Service Change 44

1.5.2 Minute Beep 44

1.5.3 Call Connect 44

1.5.4 Back to Top 44

1.6 Power On/Off Tones 44

2. Display 45

2.1 Wallpaper 45

2.2 Banner 45

2.3 Backlight 45

2.4 LCD Contrast 45

2.5 Menu Style 46

2.6 Languages 46

2.7 Clocks & Calendar 46

Table of Contents

2.8 Dialing Fonts 46

2.9 Color Schemes 46

3. Security 47

3.1 Lock Phone 47

3.2 Restricted Calls 47

3.3 Emergency #s 48

3.4 Change Lock Code 48

3.5 Reset Default 48

4. Call Settings 49

4.1 Answer Options 49

4.2 Auto Retry 49

4.3 One-Touch Dial 49

4.4 Voice Privacy 50

4.5 Auto Volume 50

4.6 Airplane Mode 50

4.7 TTY Mode 50

5. Network 51

5.1 System Select 51

5.2 Set NAM 51

5.3 Auto NAM 52

5.4 Serving System 52

6. Voice Service 52

6.1 Set Voice Dialing 52

6.2 Train Words 53

7. Memory 53

7.1 Common Memory 53

7.2 Reserved Memory 53

Safety 54

TIA Safety Information 54

Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal 54

Antenna Care 54

Phone Operation 55

Tips on Efficient Operation 55

Driving 55

Electronic Devices 55

Pacemakers 55

Persons with pacemakers: 56

Hearing Aids 56

Other Medical Devices 56

Health Care Facilities 56

Vehicles 57

Table of Contents

Posted Facilities 57

Aircraft 57

Blasting Areas 57

Potentially Explosive Atmosphere 57

For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag 58

Safety Information 58

Charger and Adapter Safety 58

Battery Information and Care 59

Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards 59

General Notice 60

Warning! Important safety information 62

Avoiding hearing damage 62

Using your phone safely 62

Avoiding hearing damage 63

Using headsets safely 63

FDA Consumer Update 64

10 Driver Safety Tips 74

Consumer Information on SAR 78

FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices 80

Accessories 83

Limited Warranty Statement 84

Index 88

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the advanced and compact AX140 cellular phone, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). Along with the many advanced features of the CDMA system, this phone offers:

Significantly enhanced voice clarity

Large, easy-to-read, 8-line backlit LCD with status icons.

Paging, messaging, voice mail, and caller ID.

22-key keypad.

Menu-driven interface with prompts for easy operation and configuration.

Any key answer, auto answer, auto retry, one-touch and speed dialing with 99 memory locations.

Bilingual (English and Spanish) capabilities.

Internal antenna (described as antenna throughout this user guide).

Important Information

This user’s guide provides important information on the use and operation of your phone. Please read all the information carefully prior to using the phone for the best performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone. Any unapproved changes or modifications will void your warranty.

Technical Details

FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance

This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device and its accessories may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device and its accessories must accept any interference received, including interference that causes undesired operation.

Technical Details

The AX140 is a dual mode phone that operates on both (Code Division Multiple Access CDMA) frequencies: cellular services at 800 MHz and (Personal Communication Services PCS) at 1.9 GHz.

CDMA technology uses a feature called DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) that enables the phone to keep communication from being crossed and to use one frequency channel by multiple users in the same specific area. This results in a 10-fold capacity increase when compared with analog mode. In addition, features such as soft / softer handoff, hard handoff, and dynamic RF power control technologies combine to reduce call interruptions.

The Cellular and PCS CDMA networks consist of MSO (Mobile

TIP

If you hold the phone enclosing the upper edge, you may interfere with the antenna's ability to receive a clear signal which affects call quality for voice.

NOTE

Antenna equipped inside your phone.

Technical Details

Switching Office), BSC (Base Station Controller), BTS (Base Station Transmission System), and MS (Mobile Station).

* TSB-74: Protocol between an

IS-95A system and ANSI JSTD-008

1xRTT system receives twice as many subscribers in the wireless section as IS-95. Its battery life is twice as long as IS-95.

The following table lists some major CDMA standards.

CDMA Standard

Designator Description

Basic Air Interface

TIA/EIA-95A TSB-74 ANSI J-STD-008 TIA/EIA-IS2000

CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface

14.4kbps radio link protocol and inter-band operations

IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency band cdma2000 1xRTT AirInterface

Network

TIA/EIA/IS-634 TIA/EIA/IS/651 TIA/EIA/IS-41-C TIA/EIA/IS-124

MAS-BS PCSC-RS Intersystem operations Non-signaling data comm.

Service

TIA/EIA/IS-96-B TIA/EIA/IS-637 IS-801

Speech CODEC Short message service Position Determination Service (gpsOne)

Performance

TIA/EIA/IS-97 TIA/EIA/IS-98 ANSI J-STD-018 ANSI J-STD-019 TIA/EIA/IS-125

Cellular base station Cellular mobile station PCS personal station PCS base station Speech CODEC

Technical Details

FCC RF Exposure Information

WARNING! Read this

information before operating the

phone.

In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies.

The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.

Bodily Contact During Operation

This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of

0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone, including the antenna, whether extended or retracted. Thirdparty belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components should not be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain

0.6 inches (1.5 cm) distance between the user’s body and the back of the phone and have not been tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure limits.

Welcome

Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna (Optional, if available.)

A minimum distance of 8 inches (20cm) must be maintained between the user/ bystander and the vehicle-mounted external antenna to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.

Caution

Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or result in violation of FCC regulations.

Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with

the skin a minor burn may result. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.

Phone Overview

1. Earpiece Lets you hear the caller.

2. Flip Open the case to answer an incoming call

and close to end the call.

3. LCD Screen Displays messages and indicator

icons.

4. Earphone Jack Allow the use of a headset to hear

caller's voice.

5. Left Soft Key Use to display the function setting

menu.

6. SEND Key Use to place or answer calls.

Manner Mode Key

Use to set Manner mode (from standby mode press and hold for about 3 seconds).

8. Navigation Key Use for quick access to Contact

List, Organizer, Ringtones and Wallpaper.

9. Right Soft Key Use to select an action within a

menu.

10 .

OK Key

Selects the function displayed at the bottom of the LCD between the Left and Right Soft Key functions.

11. END/PWR Key Use to turn the power on/off

and to end a call. Also use to return to the main menu display screen.

12 . BACK Key Press to delete a single space or

character. Press and hold to delete entire words. Press this key once in a menu to go back one level.

13 . Alphanumeric Keypad Use to enter numbers

and characters and select menu items.

14 .

Lock Mode Key

Use in standby mode to set the

lock function by pressing and holding the key

for about 3 seconds.

15 . Microphone Lets callers hear you. 16 . Charger Port Connects the charger to the

phone.

Menus Overview

Messaging

1. New Message

2. Inbox

3. Sent

4. Drafts

5. Voicemail

6. Templates

7. Settings

1. Auto Save

2. Auto Delete

3. Entry Mode

4. Speed Messaging

5. Auto View

6. Auto Play

7. Signature

8. Callback #

8. Delete All

1. Inbox

2. Sent

3. Drafts

4. All Messages

Organizer

1. Calendar

2. Notepad

Phone Info

1. My Number

2. SW Version

3. Icon Glossary

Voice Service

1. Voice Dialing

2. Record Voice

Contacts

1. New Contact

2. Contact List

3. Groups

4. Speed Dials

5. My Contact Info

Recent Calls

1. Missed Calls

2. Dialed Calls

3. Received Calls

4. All Calls

5. Call Timer

1. Last Call

2. Home Calls

3. Roam Calls

4. All Calls

My Media

1. Images

2. Audio

1. Default

2. Downloaded

3. Recorded Voice

Tools

1. My Menu

2. Alarm Clock

3. Ez Tip Calc

4. Calculator

5. World Clock

Menus Overview

6. Stopwatch

7. Unit Converter

Settings

1. Sound

1. Ringtones

2. Volume

3. Message Alerts

4. Alert Type

5. Service Alerts

6. Power On/Off Tones

2. Display

1. Wallpaper

2. Banner

3. Backlight

4. LCD Contrast

5. Menu Style

6. Languages

7. Clocks & Calendar

8. Dialing Fonts

9. Color Schemes

3. Security

1. Lock Phone

2. Restricted Calls

3. Emergency #s

4. Change Lock Code

5. Reset Default

4. Call Settings

1. Answer Options

2. Auto Retry

3. One-Touch Dial

4. Voice Privacy

5. Auto Volume

6. Airplane Mode

7. TTY Mode

5. Network

1. System Select

2. Set NAM

3. Auto NAM

4. Serving System

6. Voice Service

1. Set Voice Dialing

2. Train Words

7. Memory

1. Common Memory

2. Reserved Memory

Menu Access

Press Left Soft Key

to access nine phone menus. There are two methods of accessing menus and submenus:

Use the navigation key to highlight and select, or

Press the number key that corresponds to the menu (or submenu).

Getting Started with Your Phone

The Battery

Installing the Battery

Remove the battery cover, insert the battery into the opening by first aligning the bottom of the battery with the terminals near the bottom of the phone. Align the battery cover over the battery then slide it slightly upward until it clicks into place.

Removing the Battery

Turn the phone off. Slide the battery cover downward and remove it. Use the opening near the top of the battery to lift the battery out.

Charging the Battery

Warning! Use only the charger provided with the phone. Using any charger other than the one included with the AX140 may damage your phone or battery.

1. Plug the end of the adapter into the phone’s charger port and the other end into an electrical outlet.

2. The charge time varies depending upon the battery level.

Battery Charge Level

The battery charge level is shown at the top right of the LCD screen. When the battery charge level becomes low, the low battery sensor alerts you in three ways: sounding an audible tone, blinking the battery icon, and displaying a warning message. If the battery charge level becomes exceedingly low, the phone automatically switches off and

Note

It is important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone.

Getting Started with Your Phone

any function in progress is not saved.

Turning the Phone On and Off

Turning the Phone On

1. Install a charged battery or connect the phone to an external power source.

2. Press for about 3 seconds until the LCD screen lights up.

Turning the Phone Off

1. Press and hold until the display turns off.

Signal Strength

Call quality depends on the signal strength in your area. The signal strength is indicated on the screen as the number of bars next to the signal strength icon:

The more bars, the better the signal strength. If the signal quality is poor, move to an open area. If you are in a building, the reception may be better near a window.

Screen Icons

To see the icon glossary, go to

Phone Info

Icon

Glossary

on your phone.

Making Calls

1. Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, press for about 3 seconds.

2. Enter the phone number (include the area code if needed).

3. Press .

lf the phone is locked, enter the lock code.

Getting Started with Your Phone

4. Press to end the call.

Redialing Calls

1. Press twice to redial the last number you dialed. The last 120 numbers (dialed, received, missed) are stored in the call history list and you can also select any of these to redial.

Receiving Calls

1. When the phone rings or vibrates, press to answer.

2. Press twice to end the call.

Note

If the phone is restricted, you can only dial phone numbers saved in the Emergency Numbers or your Contacts list. To turn off this function:

Settings

Security

Enter lock code

Restricted Calls

None

Note

If you press while the phone is ringing, the ringing or vibration is muted for that call.

Manner mode

Sets the phone to vibrate instead of ring ( is displayed). To quickly set Manner mode press and hold . To return to Normal mode, press and hold

Lock Mode

Sets your phone to require a 4digit password in order to use the phone.

To quickly lock your phone press

for three seconds. To

cancel, press Right Soft Key Unlock and enter the password.

Mute Function

The Mute Function is used during a phone call. To quickly activate Mute press Left Soft Key

Mute

, then to cancel press

Left Soft Key

Unmute

Call Waiting

Your cellular service may offer call waiting. While a call is in progress, two beeps indicate another incoming call. When call waiting is enabled, you may put the active call on hold while you answer the other incoming call. Check with your cellular service provider for information about this function.

1. Press to receive a waiting call.

2. Press again to switch between calls.

Note

Until you change it, the default lock code/password is the last 4 digits of your phone number.

Quick Access to Convenient Features

Caller ID

Caller ID displays the phone number or name of the incoming call. If the caller’s identity is stored in Contacts, the name will appear along with the phone number. Check with your service provider to ensure they offer this feature.

Speed Dialing

Speed dialing is a convenient feature that allows you to make phone calls quickly. A number key can be assigned to a specific phone number. By pressing and holding down a number key, your phone will recall the phone number associated from the Contacts list and display it briefly while simultaneously dialing that phone number for you. Speed Dial Number 1 is set to Voice Mailbox by default and is unchangeable.

Dialing Single Digit Speed Dials (from 2 to 9)

Press and hold the Speed Dial number.

Enter the speed dial number and press .

Dialing Double Digit Speed Dials (from 10 to 99)

Press the first digit and then press and hold the key of the last digit.

Enter the first and second digits and press .

Entering and Editing Information

Text Input

Key Functions

Left Soft Key: Press to scroll through the following text input modes: T9Word

(T9WORD/ T9Word/ T9word) -> Abc (ABC/Abc/abc) -> 123 -> Symbols

Shift: Press to change

case.

T9 text: T9Word -> T9WORD -> T9word Abc text: Abc -> ABC -> abc

Next: In T9 mode, press

to display other matching words.

Space: Press to complete a word and insert a space.

Clear: Press to delete a single space or character. Hold to delete the whole message.

Punctuation: In T9 mode, press to insert punctuation in a word and complete a sentence.

Text Input Modes

There are four modes for entering text; numbers, special characters, and punctuation. In a text entry field, pressing Left Soft Key displays a pop-up list of text modes.

T9Word (T9) Mode

Also known as predictive text mode, T9 allows the phone to automatically translate keystrokes into common words that are in the T9 internal database. The technology allows words to be entered by a single keypress for

Entering and Editing Information

each letter as opposed to the multi-tap method where selecting a single letter requires multiple key presses.

Abc (Multi-tap) Mode

Use to add words to the T9 database.

123 (Numbers) Mode

Use to type numbers using one keystroke per number.

Symbols Mode

Use to insert special characters or punctuation. There are 36 special characters.

Changing Letter Case

Text can be capitalized when in T9 and Abc input mode. Press

to reach the following:

Initial Cap (T9Word/ Abc)

Only the first letter is capitalized and subsequent letters are lower case.

Caps Lock (T9WORD/ ABC)

All letters are capitalized.

Lower Case (T9word/ abc)

All letters are in lower case.

Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

Searching Your Phone’s Memory

The AX140 phone is able to perform a dynamic search of the contents in your phone’s memory. A dynamic search compares entered letters or numbers against the entries in your Contacts. A matching list is displayed in descending order. You can then select a number from the list to call or edit. There are several ways to search.

Scrolling Through Your Contacts

1. Press

Contact List

to display your Contacts alphabetically.

2. Use to scroll through the list.

Searching by Letter

1. Press

Contact List

to display your Contacts alphabetically.

2. Press (or press repeatedly) the key on the keypad that corresponds with the search letter.

Searching Options

1. Press

Contact List

2. Press Right Soft Key

Options

3. Select the search criteria (use

then press , or press the corresponding number on the keypad):

Send Message

: Send a text message to the selected contact.

Delete

: Delete the selected

entry in your Contacts.

Edit

: Edit the selected

contact information.

Call Delete All

: Deletes all

contacts.

Cancel

Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

Making a Call From Your Phone’s Memory

Once you have stored phone numbers in your Contacts, you can place calls to those numbers quickly and easily.

By pressing Send Key after searching for a phone number in Contacts or Recent Calls and highlighting it.

By using Speed Dialing.

From Contacts

1. Press

Contact List

to display your Contacts alphabetically.

2. Use to select the Contact entry, then press .

3. Use to select the phone number.

4. Press to place the call.

From Recent Calls

1. Press Left Soft Key

2. Press

Recent Calls

3. Use to select the type of recent call, then press .

Missed Calls/Dialed Calls

Received Calls/All Calls

4. Use to select the phone number.

5. Press to place the call.

Speed Dialing

For a single-digit Speed Dial, press and hold the digit or press the digit, then press . For a double-digit Speed Dial, press the first digit and hold the second digit or press the first and second digits, then press

Messaging

The phone can store up to 115 messages (50 inbox text messages, 50 text sent message, 15 text draft messages). The AX140 supports up to 160 characters. The information stored in the message is determined by phone mode and service capability. Other limits such as available characters per message may exist, please check with your service provider for system features and capabilities.

1. New Message

Allows you to send text messages, pages, and e-mail transmissions. Each message has a destination (Address 1) and information (Message). These are dependent upon the type of message you want to send.

The Basics of Sending a Text Message

1. Press Left Soft Key , , .

2. Enter the recipient's address.

3. Press to access the

message screen.

Type your message (text or e-mail).

5. Press Send.

A confirmation message is displayed.

Customizing the Text Message Using Options

1. Create a new message.

2. Press Right Soft Key

Options

3. Select the option(s) to

customize.

Contacts

To select a recipient

from your Contacts list.

Using Phone Menus

Messaging

+ 63 hidden pages