LG LGCX5500 Owner’s Manual

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

Important Safety Precautions

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.

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. Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers, such as 911, that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked. Your phone’s preprogrammed emergency number(s) may not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or interference issues.

Important Safety Precautions

Important Safety Precautions 1

Table of Contents 4

Welcome 8

Technical Details 9

Phone Overview 12

Table of Contents

Installing the Battery 15

Removing the Battery 15

Menu Tree 16

Getting Started with Your Phone 18

Charging the Battery 18

Charging with USB 19

Battery Temperature Protection 19

Battery Charge Level 20

Signal Strength 20

Turning the Phone On and Off 20

Making Calls 21

Redialing Calls 21

Receiving Calls 22

Screen Icons 22

Quick Access to Convenient Features 23

Vibrate Mode 23

Sounds Off 23

Mute Function 23

Volume Quick Adjustment 23

Call Waiting 24

Caller ID 24

Voice Commands 24

Entering and Editing Information 25

Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory 26

Storing Basics 26

Customizing Individual Entries 26

Speed Dial 27

Storing a Number with Pauses 28

Adding Another Phone Number 29

Changing the Default Number 31

Deleting 31

Speed Dialing 32

Contacts 34

1. New Contact 34

2. Contact List 34

3. Groups 35

4. Speed Dials 36

5. My Name Card 37

Call History 38

1. Missed Calls 38

2. Received Calls 39

3. Dialed Calls 39

4. All Calls 40

5. View Call Timers 40

Messaging 41

1. Voicemail 41

2. Create Message 42

3. Inbox 45

4. E-mail 47

5. Instant Messaging 47

6. Sent 48

7. Drafts 49

8. Web Alerts 50

9. Short Codes 50 MSG Settings 51 Erasing Messages 52

Wireless Web 53

1. Launch Web 53

2. Bookmarks 55

3. Go to Site 55

Media 56

1. Ringtones & Sounds 56

1.1 Get New Ringtones 56

1.2 My Ringtones 57

1.3 My Sounds 58

2. Pictures 58

2.1 Get New Pictures59

2.2 My Pictures 59

3. Camera 60

Search 62

1. Search the Web 62

2. Find Ringtones & Wallpapers 62

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Games & Apps 63

1. Games 63

2. Apps 63

Tools 64

1. Bluetooth Menu 64

1.1 Add New Device 65

My Device Info 67

Turn On 68

Discovery Mode 68

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Supported Profiles 69

Last Search 69

Auto Pair Handsfree 69

Transferring Audio 70

2. Voice Commands 72

2.1 Call <Name or Number> 73

2.2 Send Msg to <Name or Number> 73

2.3 Go to <Menu> 73

2.4 Check <Item> 74

2.5 Lookup <Name> 74

2.6 Help 74

3. Calculator 74

4. Calendar 75

5. Alarm Clock 76

6. Stopwatch 77

7. World Clock 77

8. Notepad 78

9. Ez Tip Calc 78

Settings 79

1. Sound Settings 79

1.1 Master Volume 79

1.2 Call Sounds 79

1.3 Alert Sounds 81

1.4 Keypad Volume 81

1.5 Service Alerts 82

1.6 Power On/Off 83

1.7 Voice Clarity 83

2. Display Settings 84

2.1 Banner 84

2.2 Backlight 84

2.3 Wallpaper 85

2.4 Display Themes 85

2.5 Menu Style 86

2.6 Clock Format 86

2.7 Time Format 87

3. Games & Apps 88

3.1 Backlight Settings 88

3.2 Volume 88

3.3 Notifications 89

3.4 Others 89

3.5 Plug-Ins 90

4. Phone Settings 90

4.1 Airplane Mode 90

4.2 Set Shortcut Keys 91

4.3 Voice Commands 91

4.4 Language 92

4.5 Location 92

4.6 Security 93

4.7 System Select 96

4.8 NAM Select 97

4.9 Data/Fax 97

4.0 Serving System 98

5. Call Settings 98

5.1 Answer Options 98

5.2 Auto Retry 99

5.3 TTY Mode 100

5.4 One Touch Dial 102

5.5 Auto Prepend 102

5.6 International Dialing Code 103

6. Memory 103

7. Phone Info 104

7. 1 My Number 104

7. 2 SW/HW Version 104

8.3 Icon Glossary 105

Safety 106

TIA Safety Information 10 6 Safety Information 111 Warning! Important safety

information 115 FDA Consumer Update 117 10 Driver Safety Tips 128 Consumer Information on

SAR 131 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility

(HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices 135

Accessories 138

Limited Warranty

Statement 139

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Welcome

Thank you for choosing the LG5500 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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Built-in VGA Camera

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Mobile Web 2.0

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Welcome

Sleek and Compact Design

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

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Media capable for ringtone &Sounds, picture downloads

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23-key keypad and Directional Key

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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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Messaging, Voicemail, caller ID, IM and chat

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Advanced Voice Recognition

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Quick calling functions including, auto answer, auto retry, speed dialing with 99 memory locations and voice commands

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Flash Wallpaper with fun animations

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Bilingual (English and Français) 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.

Technical Details

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.

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.

Industry Canada Compliance

This phone complies with Industry Canada RSS 133. This phone complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the interference causing standard entitled "Digital Apparatus" (ICES-003) of Industry Canada.

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

Welcome

Technical Details

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

Technical Details

Operation

This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.9 inches (2.0 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of

0.9 inches (2.0 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

0.9 inches (2.0 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.)

A minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20 cm) 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 and IC 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.

Technical Details

Phone Overview

* 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. This User Manual gives navigation instructions according to the default "list" Main Menu Layout in the Display Settings menu. If other themes or menus are set, navigating the phone's menus may be different.

1. Earpiece Lets you hear the caller and

automated prompts.

2. Flip Use to make or answer calls. Flip open to

reveal the keypad to dial a number or answer an incoming call. Close the flip to end the call.

3. Main LCD Screen Displays messages and

indicator icons.

4. OK Key / Directional Key Use the OK Key

to select the function displayed at the bottom of the LCD between the Left and Right Soft Key functions. Use the Directional Key

to scroll through the menu items and highlight a specific field or object by moving up, down, left or right.

5. Left Soft Key Use to access Messaging menu.

2.5 mm Headset

optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.

7. Speakerphone Key Use to change to

speakerphone mode.

8. Side Keys / Volume Keys Up/Down Use to

adjust the Master Volume in standby mode* and the Earpiece Volume during a call.

9. SEND Key Use to make and answer calls.

10. Voice Commands Key Use for quick access

to Voice Commands.

11. Accessory Charger Por t Connects the phone

to the battery charger, or other compatible accessory.

12.

Vibrate Mode Key

(from standby mode press and hold for about 3 seconds).

Jack Allows you to plug in an

Use to set Vibrate mode

13.

Camera Lens

Used to take a photo. Keep it

clean for optimal photo quality.

14.

Front LCD Screen

phone status.

15.

Right Soft Key

16.

CLR Key

with a quick press, but press and hold to delete entire words. Also backs out of menus, one level at a time.

17.

Camera Key

function. Press the camera key turns the handset in to camera mode to take pictures.

18.

PWR / END Key

on/off and to end a call. Also returns to standby mode.

19.

Alphanumeric Keypad

and characters and select menu items.

20.

Microphone

clearly when you are speaking to them.

21. International Call Prefix Key To make an

international call, press and hold for 2 or 3 seconds. + is the international calling code is displayed.

* 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.

Display digital clock and

Use to access Contact List.

Deletes single spaces or characters

Use for quick access to Camera

Use to turn the power

Use to enter numbers

Allows other callers to hear you

Phone Overview

Rear view

Phone Overview

Battery

Battery Cover

Notes

• It’s important to fully

• Battery life and signal

charge the battery before using the phone for the first time.

strength are significant factors (among others) that affect your phone’s ability to send/receive calls.

Notes

Antenna equipped inside your phone.

TIP

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

Installing the Battery

Remove the battery cover by sliding it downward followed by the arrow indicator. Align the battery with the terminals near the top of the phone. Align the battery cover then slide it to the right side until it clicks into place.

Removing the Battery

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

Phone Overview

Menu Tree

Contacts

1. New Contact

2. Contact List

3. Groups

4. Speed Dials

5. My Name Card

Call History

1. Missed Calls

2. Received Calls

3. Dialed Calls

5. View Call Timers

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Messaging

1. Voicemail

2. Create Message

3. Inbox

4. E-mail

5. Instant Messaging

6. Sent

7. Drafts

8. Web Alerts

9. Short Codes

All Calls

Wireless Web

1. Launch Web

2. Bookmarks

3. Go to Site

Media

1. Ringtones & Sounds

2. Pictures

3. Camera

1. Search the Web

2. Find Ringtones & Wallpapers

Games & Apps

1. Games

2. Apps

Tools

1. Bluetooth Menu

2. Voice Commands

3. Calculator

4. Calendar

5. Alarm Clock

6. Stopwatch

7. World Clock

8. Notepad

9. Ez Tip Calc

Settings

1. Sound Settings

1. Master Volume

2. Call Sounds

3. Alert Sounds

4. Keypad Volume

5. Service Alerts

6. Power On/Off

7. Voice Clarity

2. Display Settings

1. Banner

2. Backlight

3. Wallpaper

4. Display Themes

5. Menu Style

6. Clock Format

7. Time Format

3. Games & Apps

1. Backlight Settings

2. Volume

3. Notifications

4. Others

5. Plug-Ins

4. Phone Settings

1. Airplane Mode

2. Set Shortcut Keys

3. Voice Commands

4. Language

5. Location

6. Security

7. System Select

8. NAM Select

9. Data/Fax

0. Serving System

5. Call Settings

1. Answer Options

2. Auto Retry

3. TTY Mode

4. One Touch Dial

5. Auto Prepend

6. International Dialing Code

6. Memory

1. Memory Usage

2. My Pictures

3. My Sounds

7. Phone Info

1. My Number

2. SW/HW Version

3. Icon Glossary

Menu Tr ee

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.

Getting Started with Your Phone

Charging the Battery

To use the charger provided with your phone:

Notice

Getting Start ed with Your Phone

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.

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

Notice

Please make sure that the LG logo faces down before inserting a charger or data cable into the charger port of your phone.

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

Charging with USB

You can use your computer to

charge your phone. Connect one end of the USB cable to the charging accessory port on your phone and the other end to a highpower USB port on your PC.

Note

Low power USB port is not supported, such as the USB port on your keyboard or bus-powered USB hub. USB driver should be installed before charging with USB.

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.

Getting Start ed with Your Phone

Getting Started with Your Phone

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

Getting Start ed with Your Phone

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. With the flip open, press (located above the key on the keypad) until the LCD screen lights up.

Turning the Phone Off

With the flip open, press and hold until the display turns off.

Making Calls

1. Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, open the flip and 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 saying a phone number, name, or location.

Correcting Dialing Mistakes

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

Redialing Calls

With the flip open, press twice to redial the last number dialed.

Getting Start ed with Your Phone

Getting Started with Your Phone

Receiving Calls

1. When the phone rings or vibrates, you can answer the call by simply opening the flip.

Getting Start ed with Your Phone

Note

If the Answer Options setting is set to Any Key, you can:

• Open the flip and press the Left

Soft Key [Quiet] to mute the ringing or vibration for that call.

• Open the flip and press the Right

Soft Key [Ignore] to end the call or send it directly to Voicemail.

2. Press to end the call, or simply close the flip.

Screen Icons

When the phone is on, the top line of the LCD screen displays phone status icons.

To see the icon glossary, with the flip open, go to

Settings

-> on your phone.

Glossary

Phone Info

Icon

Quick Access to Convenient Features

Vibrate Mode

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

Sounds Off

Quickly deactivate your phone's sounds when you're in a place where phone sounds would be disruptive.

From standby mode with the flip open, press and hold the lower side volume key for 3 seconds. To return to normal sounds mode, press and hold the upper side key.

Mute Function

The Mute Function prevents the transmission of your voice to the caller. To quickly activate Mute while in a call, press the Left Soft Key

[Mute]

unmute press the Left Soft Key

[Unmute]

, then to

Volume Quick Adjustment

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

Note

The earpiece volume can only be adjusted during a call and Key Beep volume can only be adjusted through the Menu.

Quick Access to Convenient Features

Call Waiting

During a call, one beep indicates another incoming call.

Quick Access to Convenient Features

Press to answer it and put the first call on hold. Press again to return to the first call.

Caller ID

Caller ID displays the number and/or name and/or picture if applicable 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.). With the flip open, press the Voice Commands Key (on the left side of the phone) and follow the prompts.

Note

Voice Commands can also be started with the designated key on your Bluetooth check the manual of the Bluetooth device for further instructions.

device. Please

Entering and Editing Information

Text Input

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

Left Soft Key

change text input mode.

Shift

capitalization (initial cap, caps lock, lowercase).

other matching words in the database in Word mode.

Space

complete a word and insert a space.

Clear

single space or character. Hold to delete words.

Punctuation

insert punctuation.

: Press to

: Press to change

: Press to display

: Press to

: Press to delete a

: Press to

Text Input Modes

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

Word / Abc / ABC / 123 / Symbols

Entering and Editing Information

Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

Storing Basics

1. With the flip open, enter a number (max. 48 digits), then press the Left Soft Key

[Save]

Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

2. Use the Directional Key to highlight

Contact/ Update Existing

then press .

3. Use the Directional Key to highlight

Work/ Mobile 2/ Fax

press .

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

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

[Options] New Contact/ Dial 1 + Number/ Erase/ Send Message/ Call/ Erase All/ Send Name Card

Add New

Mobile 1/ Home/

, then

Customizing Individual Entries

1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key then use the Directional Key

to highlight an entry.

2. Press the Left Soft Key

[Edit]

3. Use the Directional Key to highlight the information to customize.

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

[Contacts]

Speed Dial

Allows you to set up your Speed Dials.

1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key then use the Directional Key

to highlight an entry.

2. Press the Left Soft Key

[Edit]

3. Use the Directional Key to highlight a phone number, then press the Right Soft Key

[Options]

4. Use the Directional Key to highlight then press .

[Contacts]

Set Speed Dial

5. Enter a Speed Dial digit.

●

Use the keypad, then press

●

Use the Directional Key

to highlight the Speed Dial digit, then press .

Ye s

6. Press

to confirm, then

press to save.

Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

[Save]

Storing a Number with Pauses

Pauses allow you to enter additional series of numbers to access automated systems such

Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

as Voicemail or credit billing numbers. Pause types are:

The phone stops dialing until

(P)

you press the Left Soft Key

[Release]

number. waits two seconds before sending the next string of digits.

1. With the flip open, enter the

2. Use the Directional Key

3. Enter additional number(s)

4. Press the Left Soft Key

to advance to the next

Wait (T)

number, then press the Right Soft Key

to highlight then press .

(e.g., pin number, credit card number, etc.).

[Options]

Pause

The phone

Wait

5. Choose

Update Existing

6. Choose M

Work/ Mobile 2/ Fax

7. Continue entering information for the Contact entry as necessary.

Add New Contact/

obile 1/ Home/

Adding Another Phone Number

From standby mode

1. With the flip open, enter a phone number, then press the Left Soft Key

2. Use the Directional Key to highlight then press .

3. Use the Directional Key to highlight an existing entry, then press .

4. Use the Directional Key to highlight

Work/ Mobile 2/ Fax

press to save.

[Save]

Update Existing

Mobile 1/ Home/

, then

From the Contact List Screen

1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key

2. Use the Directional Key to highlight an entry, then

press the Left Soft Key

[Edit]

3. Use the Directional Key

to highlight the phone number field to add, then enter the number and press to save.

[Contacts]

Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

Changing Saved Information

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

Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key

2. Use the Directional Key to highlight a Contact entry, then press the Left Soft Key

[Edit]

3. Use the Directional Key to highlight the field you want to change.

4. Make the changes, then press

[Contacts]

Adding a Pause to a Contact Entry

1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key

2. Use the Directional Key

to highlight a Contact entry, then press the Left Soft Key

[Edit]

3. Use the Directional Key to highlight the number, then press the Right Soft Key

[Options]

4. Press

Pause

5. Enter additional number(s), then press .

Wait

[Contacts]

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