LG LX400 User Manual

User Guide

www.sprint.com

04/04/08

LX400

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Your Phone’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Sprint Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Section 2: Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2A. Phone Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . .16

Navigating Through the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

2B. Nextel Direct Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Before Making Your First Direct Connect Call . . .33

About Your Direct Connect Number . . . . . . . . . . .33

Making and Answering Direct Connect Calls . . .34

Using Group Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Using TeamDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Saving Direct Connect and Group Connect

Entries in Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

2C. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

TTY Use With Sprint Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Tip

Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings listed here, try the Index on page 161.

Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Mobile Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

2D. Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Erasing Private Browser Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Erasing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Resetting Your Picture Mail Account . . . . . . . . . . .71

Resetting Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Security Features for Sprint Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

2E. Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Using Data Roam Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

2F. History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Making a Call From History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Saving a Phone Number From History . . . . . . . . .80

Prepend a Phone Number From History . . . . . . .81

Erasing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

2G. Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Finding Contact Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Contact Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry . . . .84

Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . .85

Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Editing a Contact Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . .87

Secret Contact Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Dialing Sprint Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

2H. Calendar and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Using Your Phone’s Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Using Your Phone’s Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Using EZ Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Using the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Using the Unit Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

2I. Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Using Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Using DC Voice Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

2J. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Recording Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Storing Pictures and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Sending Sprint Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Managing Sprint Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Printing Pictures Directly From Your Phone . . . .113

Settings and Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

2K. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . .116

Bluetooth Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Sending Contacts Using Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . .119

Section 3: Sprint Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

3A. Sprint Service Features: The Basics . . . .122

Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Using SMS Voice Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

3B. Sprint Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Sprint Vision Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Getting Started With Sprint Vision . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Accessing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Downloading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Sprint Vision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Section 4: Safety and Warranty

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . .150

General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to

Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device . .152

Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

User Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Introduction

This User Guide introduces you to Sprint¨Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:

 Section 1: Getting Started  Section 2: Using Your Phone  Section 3: Sprint Service Features  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.

Nextel Direct Connect

For complete information on using your phone’s Nextel Direct Connect features, see Section 2B: Nextel Direct Connect on page 32.

WARNING

Please refer to the Important Safety

Information

section on page 150 to learn about information that will help you safely use your phone. Failure to read and follow the Important Safety Information in this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.

User Guide Note

Because of updates in phone software, this printed guide may not be the most current version for your phone. Visit

www.sprint.com

and log on to My Sprint Wireless to access the most recent version of the user guide.

Your Phone’s Menu

The following table outlines your phone’s menu structure. For more information about using your phone’s menus, see “Navigating Through the Menus” on page 18.

3: Pictures

1: Camera

Select Options(right sof tkey) and press the navigation key up and down to display the following options:

1: Self Timer

Off 5 seconds 10 seconds

2: Color Tone

Normal Black & White Negative Sepia

3: Image Controls

1: Brightness 2: White Balance

4: Settings

1: Resolution 2: Quality 3: Shutter Sound 4: Image Enhancer 5: Status Bar

5: Review/Send Media

6: Camcorder Mode

1: Web

2: History

Press Options (right softkey) to display the following options:

New Group Contact Details Delete Delete all Block DC Calls Recent DCs

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4: Tools

1: Alarm Clock

1: Alarm 1 2: Alarm 2 3: Alarm 3 4: Quick Alarm 5: Reset All

2: Calculator 3: Ez Tip Calculator 4: Bluetooth

1: On/Off 2: Visibility 3: Device Name 4: Device Info 5: Exchange FTP Folder

5: Voice Control 6: Scheduler 7: Voice Memo 8: Notepad 9: World Clock 0: Unit Converter

2: Camcorder

Select Options(right sof tkey) and press the navigation key up and down to display the following options:

1: Self Timer 2: Color Tone 3: Image Controls 4: Settings 5: Review/Send Media 6: Camera Mode

3: Picture Mail

Inbox

Sent Mail

Saved Mail

Pending

4: My Albums

In Phone

Online Albums

5: PictBridge 6: Order Prints 7: Settings & Info

Status Bar

Location

Account Info

*: Update Phone

5: Missed Alerts

6: Contacts

1:Settings

1:Speed Dials

2:Hide Secret

3:My Name Card

4:Mobile Sync

5:Services

7: My Content

Application Manager Games

Get New My Content Manager

Ringers

Get New My Content Manager

Screen Savers

Get New My Content Manager

Applications

Get New My Content Manager

IM & Email

Get New My Content Manager

Call Tones <Options>

Memory Status Get New My Content Manager

8: Messaging

1: Voicemail

1: Call Voicemail

2: Voicemail Details

3: Clear Icon

2: Send Message

1: Text Message

2: Email

3: Picture Mail

4: VoiceSMS

5: Cancel

3: Text Messaging

1: Inbox

2: Sent

3: Outbox

4: Draft

5: Edit Folder

6: Send Message

4: Picture Mail

1: Inbox

2: Sent Mail

3: Saved Mail

4: Pending

5: Email 6: Instant Messaging 7: VoiceSMS 8: Premium Msgs 9: Chat & Dating

0: Settings

1: Notification

2: Callback Number

3: Auto-Delete

4: Message Reminder

5: Signature

6: Preset Messages

7: VoiceSMS Options

1: Speakerphone 2: From Name

9: Settings

1: Display

1: Main Screen

1: Screen Saver 2: Slide Show 3: Backlight 4: Skins 5: Menu Styles 6: Dialing Font 7: Foregrounds 8: Incoming Calls

2: Outer Screen

1: Screen Saver 2: Clock

3: Font Size

1: Messaging 2: Browser 3: Notepad

4: Keypad Light

5: Language

1: English 2: Espa–ol

6: Status Light

2: Sounds

1: Volume

1: Ringer 2: Earpiece 3: Speakerphone 4: Alerts 5: Call Alert 6: Applications 7: Power On/Off

2: Ringer Type

1: Incoming Calls 2: Messages

3: Alerts

1: Beep Each Minute 2: Out of Service 3: Connect 4: Signal Fade/Call Drop

4: Key Tones

1: Tone Length 2: Tone Volume

5: Noise Reduction

3: Direct Connect

1: Permissions 2: Call Alerts 3: Group Call Options 4: Headset Mode

5. Update DC 6: Key Setup

4: Bluetooth

1: On/Off 2: Visibility 3: Device Name 4: Device Info 5: Exchange FTP Folder

5: Messaging

1: Notification 2: Callback Number 3: Auto-Delete 4: Message Reminder 5: Signature 6: Preset Messages 7: VoiceSMS Options

6: Side Keyguard 7: Text Entry

1: Auto-Capital 2: Auto-Space 3: Word Choice List 4: Word Prediction 5: Word Completion 6: Use My Words 7: My Words 8: Help

8: Restrict and Lock

1: Restrict Voice 2: Lock Data 3: Lock Pictures 4: Lock My Phone

9: Roaming

1: Set Mode 2: Call Guard

3: Data Roaming

0: Security

1: Lock My Phone 2: Change Lock Code 3: Special Numbers 4: Edit Contacts List 5: Delete/Reset

*: Mobile Sync

IN USE MENU

Mute/Unmute Contact Details/Save Main Menu 3-Way Call Contacts Voice Memo Phone Info

8: Phone Information

1: Phone Number 2: Icon Glossary 3: Version 4: My Account 5: Advanced

9: More...

1: Accessibility

1: TTY 2: Font Size

2: Airplane Mode

3: Call Setup

1: Auto-Answer 2: Abbreviated Dialing 3: Call Answer 4: Contacts Match

4. Contacts

1: Speed Numbers 2: Hide Secret/Show Secret 3: My Name Card 4: Mobile Sync

5: Data

1: On/Off 2: Net Guard 3: Update Data Profile

6: Location

7: Navigation Keys

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Section 1

Getting Started

2 Section 1A. Setting Up Service

Section 1A

Setting Up Service

 Setting Up Your Phone (page 2)  Activating Your Phone (page 3)  Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4)  Sprint Account Passwords (page 4)  Getting Help (page 5)

Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This

section walks you through the necessary steps to set up and turn on your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint service.

Setting Up Your Phone

1. Install the battery.

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Insert the battery into the opening, making sure the connectors align (1). Gently press down to secure the battery (2).

2. Press to turn the phone on.

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If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and enter standby mode.

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If your phone is not yet activated, see “Activating Your Phone” on page 3 for more information.

3. Make your first call.

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Use your keypad to enter a phone number.

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Press .

Section 1A. Setting Up Service 3

Activating Your Phone

If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, your phone

should be activated and ready to use.

If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new

Sprint account or a new line of service, you need to take a

few steps to activate your phone.

1. After turning the phone on, press > Web.

(There is no charge to use this service during activation.)

2. Follow the onscreen prompts to update your profile

and activate your phone. A message is displayed when the process is completed.

3. Your phone should power off and then back on. If

this does not occur, press and hold to power the phone off and then press and hold to power the phone back on.

4. To confirm your activation, make a phone call.

If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating

a new phone for an existing number on your account, you

will need to contact Sprint Customer Service to activate your new phone. There are two activation options:

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From your computer’s web browser, go to

www.sprint.com/activate and complete the

onscreen instructions to activate your phone. When you are finished, complete steps 1–5 in option B above.



Press from your new phone to contact Sprint Customer Service to complete the phone activation.

When you have finished, make a phone call to confirm your activation.

Tip

Do not press END while the phone is being activated. Pressing

END cancels the activation

process.

Note

Your phone’s battery should have enough charge to turn on, find a signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as soon as possible. See “Charging the Battery” on page 17 for details.

Setting Up Service

4 Section 1A. Setting Up Service

Setting UpYour Voicemail

All unanswered voice calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, Sprint recommends that you set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.

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 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).

For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using Voicemail” on page 122.

Sprint Account Passwords

As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your Sprint Vision®account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.

Account Username and Password

If you are the account owner, you will create an account username and password when you sign on to

www.sprint.com. (Click Need to register for access? to get

started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at www.sprint.com.

Note

If you are having difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by pressing

* 2 Talk on

your new phone or by dialing

1-888-211-4727 from

any other phone.

Note

Voicemail Passcode

If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account, Sprint recommends that you enable your voicemail passcode (do not activate One-Touch Message Access).

Section 1A. Setting Up Service 5

Voicemail Password

You will create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on page 4 or page 122 for more information on your voicemail password.

Sprint Vision Password

With your Sprint Vision Phone, you may elect to set up an optional Sprint Vision password to control Vision access and authorize Premium Service purchases.

For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at

1-888-211-4727.

Getting Help

Managing Your Account

Online: www.sprint.com



Access your account information.



Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).



View and pay your bill.



Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.



Purchase accessories.



Shop for the latest Sprint phones.



View available Sprint service plans and options.



Learn more about Sprint Vision and other great products like Sprint Picture Mail, games, ringers, screen savers, and more.

Setting Up Service

6 Section 1A. Setting Up Service

From Your Sprint Phone



Press to check minute usage and account balance.



Press to make a payment.



Press to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or get answers to other questions.

From Any Other Phone



Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.



Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199.

Sprint 411

Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information through your phone, 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:



Press .

Sprint Operator Services

Sprint 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 Operator Services:



Press .

For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.sprint.com.

Section 2

Your Phone

Section 2A

Phone Basics

 Your Phone (page 8)  Viewing the Display Screen (page 11)  Features of Your Phone (page 13)  Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 15)  Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger (page 16)  Navigating Through the Menus (page 18)  Displaying Your Phone Number (page 19)  Making and Answering Calls (page 20)  Entering Text (page 28)

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.

Your Phone

8 Section 2A. Phone Basics

1. Earpiece

2. Signal Strength Indicator

3. Softkey Buttons

4. Direct Connect Button

5. Speaker Key

6. Side Volume Button

7. TALK Key

8. Charger / Accessory Jack

9. Microphone 10. Keypad

20. DC Speaker Button

21. Speaker

22. External Display

23. Camera Lens

19. Battery Strength Indicator

18. Display Screen

17. Headset Jack

16. MENU/OK

15. TEXT Key

14. Side Camera Button

13. END/POWER Key

12. Navigation Key

11. BACK Key

25. STOP Button

24. Front Indicator Light (LED)

Phone Basics

Key Functions

1. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated

prompts.

2. Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal

strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength.

3. Sof tkey Buttons let you select softkey actions or

menu items corresponding to the bottom left and right lines on the display screen.

4. Direct Connect Button. Push to make a Direct

Connect call. Then push and hold to talk, release to listen. Also lets you view DC call history.

5. Speaker Key lets you place or receive calls in

speakerphone mode. Default for DC calls is speaker on.

6. Side Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringer

volume in standby mode 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.

7. TALK Key allows you to place or receive calls,

answer Call Waiting or use Three-Way Calling.

8. Charger/Accessor y Jack allows you to connect

the phone to the phone charger and to optional accessories, such as a USB cable. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.

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).

9. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly

when you are speaking to them.

10. Keypad

11. BACK Key deletes characters from the display in

text entry mode. When in a menu, pressing the Back key returns you to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a Sprint Vision session.

Note

Lower USB port is not supported, such as the USB port on your keyboard or bus-powered USB hub.

Section 2A. Phone Basics 9

10 Section 2A. Phone Basics

12. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu

options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode.

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Press Up to access Messaging.

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Press Down to access History.

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Press Right to launch My Content.



Press Left to access Scheduler.

13. END/POWER Key lets you turn the phone on or off,

end a call, or return to standby mode. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input. When you receive an incoming call, press to enter silent mode and mute the ringer.

14 . Side Camera Button lets you activate the camera

and video mode and take pictures and videos.

15. TEXT Key allows you to send text messages

quickly.

16. MENU/OK lets you access the phone’s menus

and selects the highlighted choice when navigating through a menu.

17. Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo

headset (included) or an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.

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. DC Speaker Button lets you turn your speaker on or

off during a DC call. When not in a call, you can turn the speaker on or off with the Speaker key. Default for DC calls is speaker on.

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21. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and

sounds. You can mute the ringer when receiving incoming calls by pressing , , or any of the side keys. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.

22. External Display provides convenient access to

caller and other information.

23. Camera Lens, as part of the built-in camera, lets

you take pictures and videos.

24. Front Indicator Light (LED)

25. STOP Button in idle mode, lets you check recent

call history. When closed, allows you to make a voice call. When DC call, acts as a Call End.

Viewing the Display Screen

Your phone’s display screen provides information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen:

shows your current signal strength. (The more lines you have, the stronger your signal.)

tells you a call is in progress. means your phone cannot find a signal. indicates you are “Roaming” off the Sprint

National Network. indicates DC service is not available.

indicates Data Service is in progress. indicates your Sprint Vision connection is active

data is being transferred. indicates full battery.

Tip

To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select

Settings >

Phone Information > Icon Glossary

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indicates low battery. indicates ringer volume is set to vibrate. indicates Ringer Off/Silence All mode is set. indicates ringer and vibrate mode is set. indicates you have new messages.

indicates you have new text messages. indicates you have new Picture Mail.

indicates you have new Voice SMS messages. indicates you have voicemail messages. (Press

and hold to call your voicemail box.) indicates DC Call Alert. indicates you have new Email. indicates your phone’s location feature is on. indicates your phone’s location feature is off.

indicates your phone is using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol for client/server communication.

indicates your phone is operating in TTY mode. indicates Speakerphone mode is on. indicates DC Speakerphone mode is on. indicates DC Speakerphone mode is off. indicates Bluetooth Enabled (Hidden). indicates Bluetooth Enabled (Visible). indicates Bluetooth Connected. indicates alarm is activated. indicates missed call’s number. indicates incoming call’s number. indicates outgoing call’s number. indicates DC Call is missed. indicates DC Call is received. indicates dialed DC Call. indicates unanswered Group Connect or

TeamDC Call.

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indicates answered Group Connect or TeamDC Call.

indicates dialed Group Connect or TeamDC Call.

indicates TeamDC group mode is on. indicates Group Connect group mode is on. indicates Opt-In TeamDC. indicates Camera Mode. indicates Camcorder Mode. indicates Camera Resolution is set to 1.3M. indicates Camera Resolution is set to VGA. indicates Camera Resolution is set to QVGA. indicates Video Resolution is set to QCIF. indicates Video Resolution is set to Sub-QCIF. indicates White Balance is set to Tungsten. indicates White Balance is set to Sunny. indicates White Balance is set to Cloudy.

indicates White Balance is set to Fluorescent. indicates White Balance is set to Manual. indicates Zoom Step. indicates Brightness setting. indicates Self Timer setting.

Featuresof Your Phone

The LX400 by LG is lightweight, easy to use, and reliable, and it offers many features and service options. This list previews some of those features and provides page numbers where you can find out more:

 Digital dual-band capability allows you to make and

receive voice calls while on the Sprint National Network and to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (page 74).

Note

DC calls do not roam.

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 Nextel Direct Connect push-to-talk services allow

instant communication at the click of a button (page 32).

 Sprint Vision provides access to the wireless Internet

in digital mode (page 132).

 Sprint Mail (page 137), SMS Text Messaging

(page 125), and SMS Voice Messaging (page 128) provide quick and convenient messaging capabilities.

 Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications

can be downloaded to make your phone as unique as you are (page 141). Additional charges may apply.

 Your Contacts list allows you to store up to 600 entries,

with up to 7 numbers per entry (page 82).

 The built-in Calendar offers several personal

information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 89).

 The Location feature works in connection with

available location-based services (page 59).

 T9 Text Input lets you quickly type messages with one

keypress per letter (see page 29).

 Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or

two keypresses (see page 27).

 You can wirelessly pair your Bluetooth-enabled

phone to certain Bluetooth devices, including headsets and hands-free devices. You may also use a personal computer or hand-held device to pair with the phone for dial-up networking, using the phone as a wireless modem (page 115).

 The built-in camera allows you to take full-color digital

pictures and view your pictures using the phone’s display (page 98).

 Sprint Mobile Sync (page 51 and 66) allows you to

manage your phone's contacts and groups online via an easy to use web interface. It also provides automatic backup for your contacts. With Sprint Mobile Sync you can:

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Add and edit Contacts and Group lists.

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Automatically synchronize your contacts between your phone and online tool.

Note

The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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Have your contacts securely saved online so if your phone is ever lost, they can be automatically re-populated on your new device.



Have your contacts follow you when you change to another capable device. Contacts will be repopulated on your new device as soon as it is activated.



Erase Contacts from Lost Device.

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Access online address book via easy to use web interface.

 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 77).

Turning Your Phone On and Off

Turning Your Phone On



Press .

Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching for Service.” When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls.

If your phone is unable to find a signal after searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to standby mode.

In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention. You can also initiate a search for Sprint service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned on).

Tip

The Power Save feature conserves your battery power when you are in an area where there is no signal.

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Turning Your Phone Off

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Press and hold for two seconds until you see the powering down animation on the display screen.

Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).

Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger

Sprint-approved or LG-approved batteries and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through LG; or call 1-866-343-1114 to order. They’re also available at

www.sprint.com.

Battery Capacity

Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 5hours of continuous digital talk time.

When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then turns off.

Tip

Watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of power.

Note

Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.

WARNING

Use only Sprint-approved or LG-approved batteries and chargers with your phone. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or LGapproved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.

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