Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless
technology available.
network from the ground up, so all your services – whether
it’s Voicemail, Caller ID, email, or Sprint PCS® Picture Mail –
will work the same wherever you go on the Nationwide
Sprint PCS Network.
This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your
new phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. It’s
all right here – from setting up your account passwords and
voicemail to using the most advanced features of Sprint PCS
Vision®.
We built our complete, nationwide
Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.
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Introduction
This Phone Guideintroduces you to Sprint PCS Service and
all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four
sections:
⽧ Section 1: Getting Started
⽧ Section 2: Your Phone
⽧ Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features
⽧ Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information
Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight special
shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most
of your new phone and service. The Table of Contents and
Index will also help you quickly locate specific information.
You’ll get the most out of your phone if you read each section.
However, if you’d like to get right to a specific feature, simply
locate that section in the Table of Contents and go directly to
that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you’ll
be ready to use your phone in no time.
Phone Guide Note: Due to updates in phone software, this printed guide
may not be the most current version for your phone. Visit www.sprint.com
and sign on to My PCS to access the most recent version of the phone guide.
WARNING: Please refer to the Important Safety Information section on
page 188 to learn about information that will help you safely use your
phone. Failure to read and follow the ImportantSafety Information in
this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or property
damage.
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Your Phone’s Menu
The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For
more information about using your phone’s menus, see
“Navigating Through Phone Menus”on page 22
Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This
section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock
your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and
contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.
2Section 1A: Setting Up Service
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service
Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated
If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably
activated, unlocked, and ready to use. If you received your
phone in the mail, it probably has been activated; all you need
to do is unlock it.
If your phone is not activated, please refer to the activation
card included with your phone.
Unlocking Your Phone
To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:
1. Press and hold to turn the phone on.
2. Press Unlock (rightsoftkey).
Note: To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey
text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s
display screen. Softkey actions change according to the screen you’re
viewing and will not appear if there is no corresponding action available.
3. Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes,
the code is not visible as you type.)
Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits
of either your Social Security number or wireless phone number or try
0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at
1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Setting Up Service
Section 1A: Setting Up Service3
Setting Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically
transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail
and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
To set up your voicemail:
1. From standby mode, press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
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Create your passcode
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Record your name announcement
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Record your greeting
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Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch
Message Access (a feature that lets you access
messages simply by pressing and holding ,
bypassing the need for you to enter your passcode)
Voicemail Passcode
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account,
Sprint recommends you enable your voicemail passcode.
For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using
Voicemail”on page 139.
4Section 1A: Setting Up Service
Sprint PCS Account Passwords
As a Sprint PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your
personal account information, your voicemail account, and
your Sprint PCS Vision account. To ensure that no one else has
access to your information, you will need to create passwords
to protect your privacy.
AccountPassword
If you are the account owner, you’ll have an account password
to sign on to
Customer Service. Your default account password is the last
four digits of your Social Security number. If you are not the
account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your
Sprint PCS Service), you can get a sub-account password at
www.sprint.com.
Voicemail Password
You’ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you
set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on
page 139 for more information on your voicemail password.
Sprint PCS Vision Password
With your LX350 by LG, yo u may elec t to set up a
Sprint PCS Vision password. This optional password
may be used to authorize purchase of Premium Services
content and to protect personal information on multi-phone
accounts.
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign
on to
1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
www.sprint.com and to use when calling Sprint
www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at
Setting Up Service
Section 1A: Setting Up Service5
Getting Help
Visit www.sprint.com
You can go online to:
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Access your account information
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Check your minutes used (depending on your
Sprint PCS service plan)
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View and pay your bill
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Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint PCS online
billing and automatic payment
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Purchase accessories
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Shop for the latest phones
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View available Sprint PCS service plans and options
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Learn more about Sprint PCS Vision and other great
products like Sprint PCS® Picture Mail, games, ringers,
screen savers, and more
Reaching Sprint Customer Service
You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:
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Dial on your phone
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Sign on to your account at www.sprint.com
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Call us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers)
or 1-888-788-4727(Business customers)
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Write to us at Sprint Customer Service, P.O. Box 8077,
London, KY 40742
6Section 1A: Setting Up Service
Receiving Automated Invoicing Information
For your convenience, your phone gives you access to
invoicing information on your Sprint PCS Account. This
information includes balance due, payment received,
invoicing cycle, and an estimate of the number of minutes
used since your last invoicing cycle.
To access automated invoicing information:
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Press .
Note: This service may notbe available in all Affiliate areas.
Sprint 411
Call from your phone and you'll have access to
a variety of services and information through Sprint 411,
including residential, business, and government listings;
movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant
reservations, and major local event information. You can get
up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can
automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411 and you will be
billed for airtime.
To call Sprint 411:
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Press .
Setting Up Service
Section 1A: Setting Up Service7
Sprint PCS Operator Services
Sprint PCS Operator Services provides assistance when
placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local
telephone calling card or third party.
To access Sprint PCS Operator Services:
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Press .
For more information or to see the latest in products and
services, visit us online at
www.sprint.com.
8Section 1A: Setting Up Service
Your Phone
Section 2
Section 2A
Your Phone: The Basics
In This Section
⽧ Front View of Your Phone (page 11)
⽧ Viewing the Display Screen (page 14)
⽧ Features of Your Phone (page 16)
⽧ Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 18)
⽧ Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger (page 19)
⽧ Navigating Through Phone Menus (page 22)
⽧ Displaying Your Phone Number (page 23)
⽧ Making and Answering Calls (page 23)
⽧ Entering Text (page 35)
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and
expand your ability to stay connected to the people and
information that are important to you. This section will guide
you through the basic functions and calling features of your
phone.
10Section 2A: Your Phone – The Basics
Front View of Your Phone
1. Signal Strength
Indicator
20. Earpiece
19. Battery
Strength
Indicator
Phone Basics
2. Softkey Buttons
3. Headset Jack
4. TALK
5. Volume Control
6. Voice Services Key
7. Speaker Key
8. Back (Clear)
18. Display Screen
17. Menu/OK
16. End (Power)
15. Camera Keys
14. Navigation Key
13. Microphone
12. Charger Jack
9. Accessory Jack
10. Digital Camera
11. Flash/MWI(Message Waiting Indicator)
Section 2A: Your Phone – The Basics11
Key Functions
1. Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal strength by
displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the
signal strength.
2. Softkey Buttons let you select softkey actions or menu
items corresponding to the bottom left and right lines on
the display screen.
3. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations.
CAUTION!Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack
may damage the phone.
4. Talk allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call
Waiting, use Three-Way Calling, or activate Voice Dial.
5. Volume Control allows you to adjust the ringer volume in
standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice
volume during a call. The volume key can also be used to
scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu
options. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press
the volume key up or down.
6. Voice Services Key lets you dial phone numbers by speaking
contact name from idle mode with folder open.
7. Speaker Key enables your phone's built-in speaker,
allowing you to hear other callers.
8. Back (Clear) deletes characters from the display in text
entry mode. When in a menu, press the Back key to return
to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to
the previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision session.
12Section 2A: Your Phone – The Basics
9. Accessory Jack allows you to connect optional accessories,
such as a USB cable.
CAUTION!Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack
may damage the phone.
10. Digital Camera allows you to take sharp, high-resolution
digital pictures.
11. Flash allows you to take pictures indoors or at night and
also functions as a MWI(Message Waiting Indicator).
12. Charger Jack connects the phone to the battery charger.
13. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when
you are speaking to them.
14. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu options
and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode. You may
also customize the navigation shortcuts in the Settings
menu (see “Shortcuts”on page 57).
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Press Up to access Messaging.
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Press Down to access My Content.
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Press Right to access Tools.
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Press Left to view your Calendar.
15. Camera Key allows you to access the Pictures menu with
the press of a button in standby mode. Press and hold to
automatically launch the camera.
16. End (Power) ends a call. Press and hold this key for two
seconds to turn your phone on or off. While in the main
menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels
your input.
17. Menu/OK displays the phone's main menu from standby
mode. It also selects the highlighted choice when
navigating through a menu.
Phone Basics
Section 2A: Your Phone – The Basics13
18. Display Screen displays all the information needed to
operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list,
the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
19. Battery Strength Indicator represents the amount of
remaining battery charge currently available in your phone.
When all bars are displayed in the battery icon, the phone’s
battery is fully charged. When no bars are displayed, the
phone’s battery is completely discharged or empty.
20. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
Viewing the Display Screen
Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information
about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the
symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen:
Note: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main
menu select Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary.
indicates your phone is using SSL (Secure Sockets
Layer) protocol for client/server communication.
shows your current signal strength. (The more lines
you have, the stronger your signal.)
means your phone cannot find a signal.
tells you a call is in progress.
indicates you are “Roaming”off the Nationwide
Sprint PCS Network.
indicates you have new text messages.
indicates you have voicemail messages. (Press and
hold to call your voicemail box.)
indicates you have new VoiceSMS messages.
indicates you have new Picture Mail.
14Section 2A: Your Phone – The Basics
indicates you have new messages.
indicates your phone’s location feature is on.
indicates your phone’s location feature is off.
indicates your Sprint PCS Vision connection is
active. (Data is being transferred.)
indicates ringer volume is set to vibrate.
indicates Ringer & Vibrate mode is set.
indicates Silence All/Ringer Off mode is set.
indicates your phone is operating in TTY mode.
indicates battery charge level (icon shows full
charge).
indicates battery needs to be recharged.
indicates outgoing calls number.
indicates missed calls number.
indicates incoming calls number.
indicates alarm is activated.
indicates speaker is activated.
indicates Bluetooth is enabled.
indicates a Bluetooth headset or hands-free device
is connected.
indicates PC or PDA is now under dial-up
networking.
indicates camera preview mode.
indicates camcoder preview mode.
Note: Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by
letting you know when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, and
whether you're operating in digital or analog mode. (For more
information, see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience on
page 68.)
Phone Basics
Section 2A: Your Phone – The Basics15
Features of Your Phone
Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The LX350 by
LG is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers
many significant features and service options. The following
list previews some of those features and provides page
numbers where you can find out more:
䢇 Dual-band/tri-mode capability allows you to make and
receive calls while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network
and to roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital
networks where Sprint has implemented roaming
agreements (page 68).
䢇 Sprint PCS Vision® provides access to the wireless Internet
in digital mode (page 156).
䢇 Sprint PCS® Mail (page 165), SMS Text Messaging (page
147), and VoiceSMS Messaging (page 150) provide quick
and convenient messaging capabilities.
䢇 Sprint PCS® Voice Command lets you dial phone numbers
by speaking someone’s name or the digits of that person's
phone number (page 186).
䢇 Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can
be downloaded to make your phone as unique as you are
(page 169). Additional charges may apply.
䢇 Your Contacts list allows you to store up to 500 entries,
with up to five phone numbers per entry (page 80).
䢇 The built-in Calendar offers several personal information
management features to help you manage your busy
lifestyle (page 90).
䢇 Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in
connection with location-based services that may be
available in the future (page 49).
16Section 2A: Your Phone – The Basics
䢇 Your phone’s external LCD display allows you to monitor
the phone’s status and to see who’s calling without
opening the phone.
䢇 T9 Text Input lets you quickly type messages with one
keypress per letter (page 35).
䢇 Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two
keypresses (page 34).
䢇 You can wirelessly pair your Bluetooth-enabled phone to
other Bluetooth devices, including headsets and handsfree devices. You may also pair a personal computer or
hand-held device with your phone for dial-up networking,
using your phone as a wireless modem (page 129).
䢇 The built-in camera allows you to take full-color digital
pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s display,
and instantly share them with family and friends using
Sprint PCS® Picture Mail service (page 101).
䢇 Wireless Backup allows you to back up and manage your
phone's Contacts list on a secure Web site (page 88).
Wireless Backup supports the following uses:
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Back up the handset Contacts List
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Transfer the handset Contacts List to another
Wireless Backup–compatible handset on the Sprint
network.
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View and edit your phone's Contacts List using a
Web browser on a desktop or laptop computer.
䢇 Data Roam Guard will alert you when you are roaming and
using your browser or other online applications, giving
you the option to continue using those applications while
in the roaming area (page 73).
Phone Basics
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