LG Chocolate VX8550 User Manual

USER GUIDE

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Copyright©2007 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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

Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death.

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

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

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Never store your phone in temperatures less than

-4°F or greater than 122°F.

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

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

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Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.

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

Important Safety Precautions

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

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

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

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

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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 electric shock or fire.

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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.

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

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Do not disassemble the phone.

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

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

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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.

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Store the battery out of reach of children.

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

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

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

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

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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

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Touch Sensitive Keys . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Navigation Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Key Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Menus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Menu Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Getting Started with Your

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . .18

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Charging with USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Battery Temperature Protection . . .18

Battery Charge Level . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Turning the Phone On and Off . . . .19

Turning the Phone On . . . . . . . . . .19

Turning the Phone Off . . . . . . . . . .19

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Correcting Dialing Mistakes . . . . . .20

Redialing Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Quick Access to Convenient

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Vibrate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Mute Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Volume Quick Adjustment . . . . . . . .21

Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Entering and Editing

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Text Input Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Contacts in Your Phone’s

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Storing Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Customizing Individual Entries . . . .23

Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Storing a Number with Pauses . . .24 Adding Another Phone Number . .24

Changing the Default Number . . . .25

Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

GET IT NOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

1. Music & Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

1.1 V CAST Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

1.2 Get New Ringtones . . . . . . . . . .28

1.3 My Ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

1.4 My Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Playing Your Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Background Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Changing Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Play Song Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Sound Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Music Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Exit From the Music Player . . . . . . .32

1.5 My Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

1.6 Sync Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

2. Picture & Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

2.1 V CAST Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

2.2 Get New Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . .35

2.3 My Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

2.4 My Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

2.5 Take Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

2.6 Record Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

2.7 PIX Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

3. Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

4. News & Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

5. Tools on the Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

6. Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

MESSAGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

1. New Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

1.1 TXT Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

1.2 Picture Message . . . . . . . . . . . .44

1.3 Video Message . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

2. Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

3. Sent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

4. Drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

5. Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

6. Mobile IM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

7. Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

8. Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

MSG Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

1. Entry Mode (Word/ Abc/ ABC/

123) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

2. Auto Save (On/ Off/ Prompt) . . .51

3. Auto Erase (On/ Off) . . . . . . . . . .51

4. TXT Auto View (On/Off) . . . . . . .51

5. TXT Auto Play (On/Off) . . . . . . . .51

6. Pic-Video Auto Receive (On/Off) 52

7. Quick Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

8. Voicemail # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

9. Callback # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

0. Signature (None/ Custom) . . . . .52

Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

CONTACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

1. New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

2. Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

3. Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

4. Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

5. In Case of Emergency (ICE) . . . .55

6. My Name Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

RECENT CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

1. Missed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

2. Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

3. Dialed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

4. All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

5. View Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

SETTINGS & TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . .59

1. My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

2. Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

2.1 Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . .59

2.1.1 Call <Name or Number> . . .60

2.1.2 Send Msg to <Name or

Number> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

2.1.3 Go to <Menu> . . . . . . . . . . .60

2.1.4 Check <Item> . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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2.1.5 Lookup <Name> . . . . . . . . . .60

2.1.6 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

2.1.7 My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

2.1.8 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

2.2 Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

2.3 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

2.4 Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

2.5 Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

2.6 World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

2.7 Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

2.8 Ez Tip Calc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

3. Bluetooth Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

3.1 Add New Device . . . . . . . . . . . .65

My Phone Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Set On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Discovery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Supported Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Last Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Auto Pair Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Transferring Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

4. Sounds Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

4.1 Master Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

4.2 Call Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

4.2.1 Call Ringtone . . . . . . . . . . .70

4.2.2 Call Vibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

4.3 Alert Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

4.4 Keypad Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

4.5 Service Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

4.6 Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

5. Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

5.1 Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

5.1.1 Personal Banner . . . . . . . . .72

5.1.2 ERI Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

5.2 Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

5.3 Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

5.4 Display Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

5.5 Clip Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

5.6 Dial Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

5.7 Clock Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

6. Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

6.1 Standalone Mode . . . . . . . . . . .75

6.2 Set Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . .75

6.3 Slide Auto Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

6.4 Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . .76

6.5 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

6.6 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

6.7 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

6.7.1 Edit Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

6.7.2 Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . .77

6.7.3 Phone Lock . . . . . . . . . . . .78

6.7.4 Lock Phone Now . . . . . . . .78

6.7.5 Reset Default . . . . . . . . . .79

6.7.6 Restore Phone . . . . . . . . . .79

6.8 System Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

6.9 NAM Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

6.0 Auto NAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

7. Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

7.1 Answer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

7.2 End Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

7.3 Auto Retry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

7.4 TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

7.5 One Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

7.6 Voice Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

8. Touch Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

9. Navigation Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

9.1 Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

9.2 Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

9.3 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

0. USB Auto Detection . . . . . . . . . . .85

*. Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

*.1 Save Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

*.2 Phone Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

*.3 Card Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

#. Phone Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

#.1 My Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

#.2 SW/HW Version . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

#.3 Icon Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

TIA Safety Information . . . . . . . . . .88

Exposure to Radio Frequency

Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Antenna Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Phone Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Tips on Efficient Operation . . . . . . .89

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Pacemakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Hearing Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Other Medical Devices . . . . . . . . . .90

Health Care Facilities . . . . . . . . . . .90

Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Posted Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Blasting Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Potentially Explosive Atmosphere .90

For Vehicles Equipped with an

Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Charger and Adapter Safety . . . . . .92

Battery Information and Care . . . . .92

Explosion, Shock, and Fire

Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

General Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Caution: Avoid potential hearing

loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

FDA Consumer Update . . . . . . . . .97

10 Driver Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . .104

Consumer Information on SAR .107 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility

(HAC) Regulations for Wireless

Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

LIMITED WARRANTY

STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Acronyms and Abbreviations . .115

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Chocolate 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, such as greatly enhanced voice clarity, this compact phone offers:

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V CASTSMMusic and Video Capability

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microSD™ expansion slot

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Built-in 1.3 Megapixel digital camera

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Mobile Web 2.0

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Sleek and Compact Design

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

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Get It Now®capable for game, wallpaper and ringtone downloads

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Music Player for MP3 and WMA songs

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24-key keypad and navigation wheel

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Long battery standby and talk time

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Easy operation using menudriven interface with prompts

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Paging, messaging, Voicemail, caller ID, IM and chat

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Advanced Voice Recognition

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Touch Key Protection

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Quick calling functions including any key answer, auto answer, auto retry, 99 speed dials, and voice commands

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Flash Wallpaper with fun animations

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Bilingual (English and Spanish) capability

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Bluetooth®wireless technology (for certain profiles)

NOTE

The Bluetooth®word mark and logos

are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

and any use of such marks by LG

Electronics is under license. Other

trademarks and trade names are

those of their respective owners.

NOTE

Find the interactive user guide on the

web for your convenience where you

can freely surf and interactively learn

how to use your phone step-by-step.

Go to http//:www.verizonwireless.com

Support

Phones & Devices

then choose your phone model

then select Equipment Guide.

Important Information

This user’s guide provides important information on the use and operation of your phone. Please read this guide carefully prior to using the phone to be able to use your phone to its greatest advantage and to prevent any accidental damage or misuse. Any unapproved changes or modifications will void your warranty.

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 Chocolate is an all digital 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 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 J-STD-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. High-speed data transmission is also possible. EV-DO system is optimized for data service and is much faster than 1xRTT system in applicable area. The following table lists some major CDMA standards.

Technical Details

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 TIA/EIA/IS-657 IS-801 TIA/EIA/IS-707-A

Speech CODEC Short Message Service Packet Data Position Determination Service (gpsOne) High Speed Packet Data

1x EV-DO

interface

TIA/EIA/IS-856

TIA/EIA/IS-878

TIA/EIA/IS-866

TIA/EIA/IS-890

CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Air Interface 1xEV-DO Inter-Operability Specification for

CDMA2000 Access Network Interfaces Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for

CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Access Terminal Test Application Specification (TAS) for High Rate

Packet Data Air Interface

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. Third-party 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.

Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna

(Optional, if available.) To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm) between the user / bystander and vehicle-mounted external antenna. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.

Caution

Use only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas (or modifications to the antenna) could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or violate FCC regulations. Don't use the phone with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could cause a minor skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna. * Internal Antenna (internal

antenna described as antenna throughout this user guide)

Phone Overview

1. Earpiece

2. Slide Slide up to answer an incoming call and

slide it down to end the call.

3. LCD Screen Displays messages and indicator icons.

4. OK Key Use to select different options in the phone's menus.

5. Headset Jack Allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.

6. Side Keys Use to adjust the Master Volume in standby mode* and the Earpiece Volume during a call.

7. Left Soft Key Use to access to Message menu.

8. Voice Commands Key Use for quick access to

Voice Commands.

9. Speakerphone Key Use to change to speakerphone mode. Prolonged touch while in a menu activates speakerphone mode.

10. SEND Key Use to make calls.

11. Accessory Charger Port Connects the phone

to the battery charger, or other compatible accessory.

12. Vibrate Mode Key Use to set the mode (from standby mode press and hold for about 3 seconds).

13. Navigation Wheel Use to scroll to menus in the main menu screen. Use for quick access to Picture & Video, News & Info, Get It Now

Calendar (by default).

14. Right Soft Key Use to access Contacts menu.

15. Lock Key Move the slide down and

immediately release to lock or unlock the touch keys when the slide is down.

2. Slide

6. Side Keys

15. Lock Key

14. Right Soft Key

3. LCD Screen

5. Headset Jack

4. OK Key

9. Speakerphone Key

7. Left Soft Key

8. Voice Commands Key

11. Accessory Charger Port

1. Earpiece

13. Navigation Wheel

10. SEND Key

21. microSD™ Slot

22. Music Shortcut Key

12. Vibrate Mode Key

20. Camera Lens

16. CLR Key

18. PWR/END Key

19. Alphanumeric Keypad

17. Camera Key

23. Touch Keys and Navigation Wheel with OK Key

* Standby mode is when the phone is waiting for input from you.

No menu is displayed and the phone isn’t performing any action. It’s the starting point for all of the instruction steps.

16. CLR Key Deletes single spaces or characters with a quick touch, but touch and hold to delete entire words. Also backs out of menus, one level at a time.

17. Camera Key Use for quick access to Camera function. Press and hold the camera key to record Video.

18. PWR/END Key Use to turn the power on/off and to end a call. Also returns to standby mode.

19. Alphanumeric Keypad Use to enter numbers and characters and select menu items.

20. Camera Lens Keep it clean for optimal photo quality.

21. microSD™ Slot Accommodates optional microSD cards up to 4GB.

22. Music Shortcut Key Activates Music Player. Enjoy sweet music from your Chocolate!

23. Touch Keys and Navigation Wheel with OK Key Touch Keys include the Left Soft Key, the

Right Soft Key, the Speakerphone Key, and the Clear Key which are activated by the touch of your finger. The Navigation Wheel allows you to scroll to and select choices.

Rear view

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 or data transfer.

NOTE

Antenna equipped inside

your phone.

Camera Lens

microSD™ Slot

Music Key

Battery Terminals

Battery latch

Lock Key

Holes for a

carrying strap

Installing the Battery

Insert the top of the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, then push the battery down until the latch clicks.

Slide this latch up to

remove the battery cover.

Battery

NOTES •

It’s important to fully charge the

battery before using the phone for

the first time.

•

Battery life and signal strength are

significant factors (among others)

that affect your phone’s ability to

send/receive calls.

Phone Overview

Touch Sensitive Keys

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1. Make sure your hands are clean and dry.

Remove moisture from the surface of your hands. Don't use the touch keys in a humid environment.

2. Touch key sensors are sensitive to your light touch. You don't need to press them forcefully to use them. Protect your phone from severe impact because touch key sensors may become damaged from harsh use.

3. Use the tip of your finger to touch the center of a touch key. If you touch off-center it may activate the nearby function instead.

4. The touch sensor level can be adjusted to your preference.

5. When both the home screen and touch key lights are off, touch keys are deactivated. Push down and release the Lock Key ( ) to turn on the home screen and touch key lights.

6. If the slide is closed and the Touch Protection function is on, during calls the Touch Protection feature is automatically enabled.

7. Keep metal and other conductive material away from the surface of touch keys because contact may cause electronic interference.

Navigation Wheel

Slowly spin the navigation wheel with your finger tip to highlight menu options. When the correct menu option is highlighted, press the OK Key to select that option. You can also use the navigation wheel as a 4-way directional key to navigate the menus.

Key Guard

The touch keypad and navigation wheel are automatically locked when:

• The slide is closed.

• The phone is inactive for 17 sec.

(default) or 25 sec. (if display backlight is set at 15 sec.). To unlock the touch keypad and navigation wheel:

• Slide Closed: Slide the Lock Key

(located on the right side of the phone) downwards and release. – or – Press the OK Key twice.

• Slide Open: press any key (except

touch keys).

MY MUSIC

1. Songs

2. Playlists

3. Artists

4. Genres

5. Albums

6. Settings

7. Music Alerts

G The same menu with GET IT NOW

-> Music & Tones -> My Music.

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1. Music & Tones

1. V CAST Music

2. Get New Ringtones

3. My Ringtones

4. My Music

5. My Sounds

6. Sync Music

2. Picture & Video

1. V CAST Videos

2. Get New Pictures

3. My Pictures

4. My Videos

5. Take Picture

6. Record Video

7. PIX Place

3. Games

4. News & Info

5. Tools on the Go

6. Extras

MMESSAGING

ESSAGING

1. New Message

2. Inbox

3. Sent

4. Drafts

5. Voicemail

6. Mobile IM

7. Email

8. Chat

CCONT

ONT

ACTS

1. New Contact

2. Contact List

3. Groups

4. Speed Dials

5. In Case of Emergency

6. My Name Card

RRECENT CALLS

ECENT CALLS

1. Missed

2. Received

3. Dialed

4. All

5. View Timers

Menus Overview

SSETTINGS & TOOLS

ETTINGS & TOOLS

1. My Account

2. Tools

1. Voice Commands

2. Calculator

3. Calendar

4. Alarm Clock

1. Alarm 1

2. Alarm 2

3. Alarm 3

5. Stopwatch

6. World Clock

7. Notepad

8. Ez Tip Calc

3. Bluetooth Menu

1. Add New Device

4. Sounds Settings

1. Master Volume

2. Call Sounds

1. Call Ringtone

2. Call Vibrate

3. Alert Sounds

1. TXT Message

2. Pic-Video Message

3. Voicemail

4. Keypad Volume

5. Service Alerts

1. ERI

2. Minute Beep

3. Call Connect

4. Charge Complete

6. Power On/Off

1. Power On

2. Power Off

5. Display Settings

1. Banner

1. Personal Banner

2. ERI Banner

2. Backlight

1. Display

2. Keypad

3. Wallpaper

1. My Pictures

2. My Videos

3. Fun Animations

4. Display Themes

5. Clip Board

6. Dial Fonts

7. Clock Format

6. Phone Settings

1. Standalone Mode

2. Set Shortcut Keys

3. Slide Auto Lock

4. Voice Commands

5. Language

6. Location

7. Security

1. Edit Codes

2. Restrictions

3. Phone Lock

4. Lock Phone Now

5. Reset Default

6. Restore Phone

8. System Select

9. NAM Select

0. Auto NAM

7. Call Settings

1. Answer Options

2. End Call Options

3. Auto Retry

4. TTY Mode

5. One Touch Dial

6. Voice Privacy

8. Touch Keypad

1. Sensor Level

2. Vibration

3. Sound

9. Navigation Wheel

1. Speed

2. Sound

3. Light

0. USB Auto Detection Sync Music Sync Data Ask On Plug

*. Memory

1. Save Options

2. Phone Memory

3. Card Memory

#. Phone Info

1. My Number

2. SW/HW Version

3. Icon Glossary

Some content in this user guide may differ from your phone depending on the phone software. Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Menu Access

Press the OK Key [MENU] to have access to six phone menus.

Getting Started with Your Phone

Removing the Battery

Move the battery latch up, and lift the battery from the battery compartment.

Charging the Battery

1. Attach the charger to the phone. Make sure that the triangle symbol faces up when inserting the plug into the charger port.

2. Plug the charger into a wall outlet.

NOTICE

Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone. Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.

Charging with USB

You can use your computer to charge your phone. Connect one end of a USB cable to the charging accessory port on your phone and the other end to a highpower USB port on your PC (commonly located on the front panel of the computer).

NOTE

Lower USB port is not supported,

such as the USB port on your

keyboard or bus-powered USB hub.

Battery Temperature Protection

If the battery gets overheated, the phone will automatically turn off. When you turn the phone back on, a message pops up alerting you that the phone was powered off for your safety.

NOTICE

Triangle symbol should face up.

(for both your charger and USB)

Battery Charge Level

You can find the battery charge level at the top right of the LCD screen. When the charge level becomes low, the battery sensor sounds a warning tone, blinks the battery icon, and displays a warning message. As the charge level approaches empty, the phone automatically switches off without saving.

Signal Strength

Call quality depends on the signal strength in your area. You can tell how much signal strength you have by the number of bars next to the signal strength icon: the more bars, the stronger the signal. If you’re having problems with signal quality, move to an open area or, when inside a building, try moving near a window.

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 (located above the

on the keypad) until the

LCD screen lights up.

Turning the Phone Off

1. Press and hold until the display turns off.

Making Calls

1. Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, press for about three seconds. If necessary, enter the lock code.

2. Enter the phone number.

3. Press .

4. Press to end the call.

NOTE

Your phone has a Voice Commands

feature that also lets you make calls

by phone number, name, or location.

Getting Started with Your Phone

Correcting Dialing Mistakes

Press once to erase the last digit entered, or hold it down for at least two seconds to delete all the digits.

Redialing Calls

1. Press twice to redial the last number dialed.

Receiving Calls

1. When the phone rings or vibrates, answer the call by either pressing the OK Key twice or opening the slide.

NOTE

If you touch the Left Soft Key

[Quiet] while the phone is ringing and

unlocked, the ringing or vibration is

muted for that call.

NOTE

If you touch the Right Soft Key

[Ignore] while the phone is ringing

and unlocked, the call will end or go to

voicemail.

2. Press to end the call.

Screen Icons

When the phone is on, the top line of the LCD screen displays phone status icons. To see the icon glossary, go to

MENU -> SETTINGS & TOOLS -> Phone Info -> Icon Glossary on

your phone.

Vibrate Mode

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

Mute Function

The Mute Function prevents the transmission of your voice to the caller. To quickly activate Mute while in a call, touch the Left Soft Key [Mute], then to unmute touch the Left Soft Key

[Unmute].

Volume Quick Adjustment

Quickly adjust ringer and earpiece volumes by pressing the upper side key on the left side of the phone to increase and lower key to decrease.

NOTES •

The earpiece volume can only be

adjusted during a call and Key

Beep volume can only be adjusted

through the Menu.

•

To turn off sounds, press and hold

the lower side key for 3 seconds

when the slide is up, then press

and hold the upper side key to

return to normal sounds mode.

Call Waiting

During a call, one beep indicates another incoming call.

Caller ID

Caller ID displays the number and/or name of the person calling when your phone rings.

Voice Commands

Voice Commands allow you to do things by verbal command (e.g., make calls, confirm Voicemail, etc.). Press the Voice Commands Key and follow the prompts.

NOTE

Voice Commands can also be started

with the designated key on your

Bluetooth®device. Please check the

manual of the Bluetooth®device for

further instructions.

Quick Access to Convenient Features

Entering and Editing Information

Text Input

The following key functions are available to help with text entry:

Left Soft Key: Touch to change text input mode.

Shift: Press to change case (initial cap, caps lock, lowercase).

Next: Press to display other matching words in the database.

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

Clear: Touch to delete a single space or character. Hold to delete words.

Punctuation: Press to insert punctuation.

Text Input Modes

In a text field, touch the Left Soft Key to display text modes.

Storing Basics

1. Enter a number (max. 48 digits), then touch the Left Soft Key [Save].

2. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Add New Contact/ Update Existing, then press .

3. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Mobile 1/ Home/ Work/ Mobile 2/ Fax, then press the OK Key .

4. Enter a name (max. 32 characters), then press the OK Key .

5. Press to exit, to call, or the Right Soft Key

[Options].

Customizing Individual Entries

1. Touch the Right Soft Key [Contacts], then use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to an entry.

2. Touch the Left Soft Key [Edit].

3. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the information to customize.

4. Change the entry as you want, then press to save your changes.

Speed Dial

Allows you to set up your Speed Dials.

1. Touch the Right Soft Key [Contacts], then use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to an entry.

2. Touch the Left Soft Key [Edit].

3. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a phone number, then touch the Right Soft Key [Options].

4. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Set Speed Dial, then press the OK Key .

5. Enter a Speed Dial digit.

●

Use the keypad, then press the OK Key .

●

Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the Speed Dial digit, then press the OK Key .

6. Press the OK Key Yes , then press the OK Key to save.

Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

Storing a Number with Pauses

Pauses allow you to enter additional series of numbers to access automated systems such as Voicemail or credit billing numbers. Pause types are: Wait (W) The phone stops dialing until you touch the Left Soft Key [Release] to advance to the next number. 2-Sec Pause (P) The phone waits two seconds before sending the next string of digits.

1. Enter the number, then touch the Right Soft Key [Options].

2. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to 2-Sec Pause/ Wait, then press the OK Key .

3. Enter additional number(s) (e.g., pin number, credit card number, etc.).

4. Touch the Left Soft Key [Save].

5. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Add New Contact or Update Existing and press the OK Key .

6. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Mobile 1/ Home/ Work/ Mobile 2/ Fax, then press the OK Key .

7. Enter a name, then press the OK Key .

Adding Another Phone Number

From standby mode

1. Enter a phone number, then touch the Left Soft Key [Save].

2. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Update Existing, then press the OK Key .

3. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to an existing entry, then press the OK Key .

4. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Mobile 1/ Home/ Work/ Mobile 2/ Fax, then press the OK Key to save.

From the Contact List Screen

1. Touch the Right Soft Key [Contacts].

2. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to an entry, then touch the Left Soft Key [Edit].

3. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the phone number

field to add, then enter the number and press the OK Key

to save.

Changing Saved Information

To edit any information you stored, access the Edit Contacts screen:

1. Touch the Right Soft Key [Contacts].

2. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a Contact entry, then touch the Left Soft Key [Edit].

3. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the field you want to change.

4. Make the changes, then press the OK Key .

Adding a Pause to a Contact Entry

1. Touch the Right Soft Key [Contacts].

2. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a Contact entry, then touch the Left Soft Key [Edit].

3. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the number, then touch the Right Soft Key [Options].

4. Press Add Pause.

5. Press Wait or 2-Sec Pause.

6. Enter additional number(s), then press the OK Key .

Changing the Default Number

The Default Number is the phone number you entered when you created the Contact. Another number can be saved as the Default Number.

1. Touch the Right Soft Key [Contacts].

2. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to an entry.

3. Touch the Left Soft Key [Edit].

4. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a phone number, then touch the Right Soft Key [Options].

5. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Set As Default, then press the OK Key .

6. Press the OK Key to set the new number as the default. A confirmation message is displayed.

7. Press the OK Key again to save.

Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

Deleting

Deleting a Contact Entry

1. Touch the Right Soft Key [Contacts].

2. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to an entry.

3. Touch the Right Soft Key [Options].

4. Press Erase.

5. Press the OK Key Yes .

Deleting a Speed Dial

1. Touch the Right Soft Key [Contacts].

2. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a Contact entry to edit and press the OK Key [VIEW].

3. Select the phone number with the Speed Dial, then press the OK Key [EDIT].

4. Touch the Right Soft Key [Options].

5. Press Remove Speed Dial.

6. Press the OK Key Yes .

Speed Dialing

Allows you to make phone calls quickly and easily to numbers stored in Contacts.

NOTE

Speed Dial 1 is for Voicemail.

Speed Dials From 1 to 9

Press and hold the Speed Dial digit. Your phone recalls the phone number from your Contacts, displays it briefly, and then dials it.

Speed Dials From 10 to 99

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

NOTE

You can also enter the Speed Dial

digit(s), then press .

Speed Dials 97, 98, and 99

Speed Dials 97, 98, and 99 are preset to access certain phone account information: 97 (#BAL), 98 (#MIN), and 99 (#PMT). Unlike Speed Dial 1, these can be changed if you want.

GGEETT IITT NNOOWW

Get It Now®allows you to do more than just talk on your phone. Get It Now is a technology and service that allows you to download and use applications on your phone. With Get It Now, it’s quick and easy to personalize your phone to your lifestyle and tastes. Just download the applications that appeal to you. With a wide range of software available, you can be assured that you can find something useful, practical, or entertaining.

SHORTCUT

You can access the Get It Now

feature directly by pressing the

Navigation Wheel to the

right.

Anything Unclear?

From the Get It Now menu, touch the Right Soft Key [Info] to see your memory status, activity log, help text, and Get It Now status. Use the Help option to view information from buying new applications to expired applications.

1. Music & Tones

Personalize your phone with ringtones. A wide variety of choices are available, such as

current hits, pop, hip-hop, and more.

Access and Options

1. Press the OK Key [MENU].

2. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW, and press the OK Key .

3. Press Music & Tones.

4. Select a submenu by pressing the number that corresponds with the submenu.

1.1 V CAST Music

Allows you to download a variety of music via V CAST whenever and wherever you are.

1. Press the OK Key [MENU].

2. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW, and press the OK Key .

3. Press [Music & Tones].

4. Press [V CAST Music].

NOTE

Additional charges for music may

apply. V CAST Music service is not

available in all areas. Check

www.verizonwireless.com/getitnow

website for details.

GET IT NOW

1.2 Get New Ringtones

Allows you to connect to Get It Now and download various ringtones.

1. Press the OK Key [MENU].

2. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW, and press the OK Key .

3. Press [Music & Tones].

4. Press [Get New

Ringtones].

VZW Tones Deluxe

VZW Tones Deluxe has all the best sound clips of your favorite songs that you can use as ring tones for your Chocolate phone. Preview, download, and manage all the latest and greatest ringtones right from your Chocolate phone. To find all the latest hits, check out our “What's New” category. If you are looking for the hottest tones, check out ‘What’s Hot”.

NOTE

Additional fees apply.

VZW SONG ID

Access SONG ID from the Get New Ringtones menu, then use it to identify songs when you're on the go, and then download them as songs, Ringtones, and Ringback Tones.

1.3 My Ringtones

Allows you to select a desired ringtone, download a new ringtone.

1. Press the OK Key [MENU].

2. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW, and press the OK Key .

3. Press [Music & Tones].

4. Press [My Ringtones].

5. Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a ringtone and touch the Left Soft Key [Set As].

●

Ringtone

●

Contact ID: Scroll and select the Contact to be identified by the ringtone you selected.

●

Alert Sounds: Press the corresponding number key to set the ringtone for one of the following:

All Messages/ TXT Message/ Picture-Video Message/ Voicemail

1.4 My Music

Allows you to store and to listen to music right from your phone. Shop for and download a variety of music, transfer music between your

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