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)
8. Do not use your device for long periods of time while a part
of your body is making direct contact with it. The
temperature of the product may increase during normal
operation and this may result in harming or burning your skin.
Important Safety Precautions
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Important Safety Precautions
1. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct
sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a
bathroom.
2. Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene,
thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. This could
Important Safety Precautions
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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
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Table of Contents
Important Safety
Precautions1
Table of Contents4
Welcome10
Technical Details11
FCC RF Exposure Information13
Table of Contents
Vehicle-Mounted the External
Antenna 13
Caution14
Part 15.19 statement14
Part 15.21 statement14
Part 15.105 statement15
HAC16
Phone Overview17
Touch Keys18
Shortcuts Menu22
Menus Overview24
Menu Access24
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Getting Started with Your
Phone28
The Battery28
Installing the Battery28
Removing the Battery28
Charging the Battery28
How to Install Your microSD
Card29
How to Remove Your microSD
Card30
Battery Charge Level30
Turning the Phone On and Off30
Turning the Phone On30
Turning the Phone Off30
Signal Strength31
Screen Icons31
Correcting Dialing Mistakes32
Redialing Calls32
Receiving Calls32
™
™
Quick Access to
Convenient Features33
Speakerphone Function33
Call Waiting33
Caller ID33
Speed Dialing 34
Entering and Editing
Information35
Text Input35
Contacts in Your Phone’s
Memory36
The Basics of Storing Contacts
Entries36
Phone Numbers With Pauses36
Storing a Number with Pauses37
Adding a Pause to an Existing
Number37
Searching Your Phone’s Memory 37
Accessing Options38
Making a Call From Your Phone’s
Memory39
Using Phone Menus40
Call History40
1. Missed Calls40
2. Received Calls40
3. Dialed Calls41
4. All Calls41
5. Call Timer41
6. Data Counter42
Contacts42
1. New Contact42
2. Contact List43
3. Groups43
4. Metro41144
5. Speed Dials44
6. My vCard45
Messages45
1. New Text Message45
2. New Picture Message48
3. Email49
4. IM49
5. Inbox49
6. Outbox51
7. Drafts52
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8. Web Alerts53
9. Voicemail53
10. Templates53
11. Delete All53
12. Message Settings54
13. Message Counter56
@metro App Store56
Metro WEB57
Table of Contents
Music Player57
1. Last Played Song58
2. All Songs58
3. Artists58
4. Albums59
5. My Playlists59
6. Genres59
7. Settings60
4.7.1 Repeat60
4.7.2 Shuffle60
Calendar60
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Camera61
Multimedia61
1. Take Photos61
2. Record Voice62
3. Images63
4. Ringtones63
Alarm64
Tools64
1. Voice Command64
1.1 Call <Name or Number>64
1.2 Send Msg to <Name or
Number or Group>65
1.3 Check <Item>65
1.4 Contacts <Name>65
1.5 Play65
1.6 Help65
2. Calculator66
3. EZ Tip Calculator66
4. World Clock67
5. Unit Converter67
6. Drawing Panel68
7. Stopwatch68
8. Notepad69
Settings70
1. Sounds Settings70
1.1 Master Volume70
1.2 Call Sounds70
1.3 Alert Sounds70
1.4 Button Sounds70
1.5 Service Alerts71
1.6 Power On/Off71
2. Display Settings71
2.1 Banner71
2.2 Display Backlight72
2.3 Keypad Backlight72
2.4 Wallpaper72
2.5 Charging Screen73
2.6 Themes73
2.7 Font Settings73
2.8 Dial Font Size73
2.9 Clock Format74
2.0 Name Match for Dialing74
3. Call Settings74
3.1 Answer Options74
3.2 Auto Retry75
3.3 TTY Mode75
4. Touch Settings76
4.1 Auto Touch Lock76
4.2 Vibrate Type76
4.3 Vibrate Level76
4.4 Tone Type76
4.5 Calibration76
5. Phone Settings77
5.1 Airplane Mode77
5.2 Language(Idioma)77
5.3 Location78
5.4 Security78
5.4.1 Change Lock Code78
5.4.2 Restrictions79
5.4.3 Emergency Numbers 79
5.4.4 Auto Device Lock80
5.4.5 Reset Default80
5.4.6 Master Clear81
5.5 System Select81
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5.6 NAM Select82
6. Bluetooth82
6.1 Power83
6.2 Add New83
6.3 Paired Devices84
6.4 Settings84
6.4.1 My Device Info84
6.4.2 Discovery Mode85
6.4.3 Supported Profiles85
7. USB Mass Storage85
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8. Memory85
9. Phone Info86
9.1 My Number86
9.2 MEID86
9.3 Icon Glossary87
9.4 SW/HW Version87
9.5 Serving System87
Troubleshooting88
Safety90
TIA Safety Information90
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Exposure to Radio Frequency
Signal90
Antenna Care91
Phone Operation91
Tips on Efficient Operation91
Driving91
Electronic Devices91
Pacemakers92
Persons with pacemakers:92
Hearing Aids92
Other Medical Devices92
Health Care Facilities93
Vehicles93
Posted Facilities93
Aircraft93
Blasting Areas93
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere 93
For Vehicles Equipped with an
Air Bag94
Battery Information and
Care94
Safety Information95
Charger and Adapter Safety97
Battery Information and Care97
Explosion, Shock, and Fire
Hazards98
General Notice98
Warning! Important safety
information100
Avoiding hearing damage100
Using your phone safely10 1
Using headsets safely 101
FDA Consumer Update101
10 Driver Safety Tips112
Consumer Information
on SAR115
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility
(HAC) Regulations for
Wireless Devices118
Accessories12 2
Limited Warranty
Statement123
Index127
Welcome
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing the
LG BEACON
designed to operate with the latest
digital mobile communication
technology, Code Division Multiple
Access (CDMA). Along with the
many advanced features of the
CDMA system, this compact phone
offers:
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Technical Details
Music playing capability.
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microSD™card slot.
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Significantly enhanced voice
clarity
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Slim and sleek design with
internal antenna.
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Large, easy-to-read, backlit LCD
with status icons.
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Messages, voicemail, and caller
ID.
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7 exterior keys, QWERTY
keypad, and touchscreen.
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Speakerphone feature.
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cellular phone
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1.3 megapixel camera
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Menu-driven interface with
prompts for easy operation and
configuration.
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Any key answer, auto with
handsfree answer, auto retry,
and speed dialing with 99
memory locations.
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Bilingual (English and Spanish)
capabilities.
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Bluetooth®wireless technology.
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.
Technical Details
The
LG BEACON
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
TM
is an all
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 JSTD-008
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Technical Details
Its battery life is twice as long as IS-95. High-speed data transmission is
also possible.
The following table lists some major CDMA standards.
14.4kbps radio link protocol and interband operations
IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency band
CDMA2000 1xRTT Air Interface
MAS-BS
PCSC-RS
Intersystem operations
Non-signaling data comm.
Speech CODEC
Short Message Service
Packet Data
Position Determination Service (gpsOne)
High Speed Packet Data
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.
Vehicle-Mounted the External
Antenna
(Optional, if available.)
To satisfy FCC RF exposure
requirements, keep 8 inches (20
cm) between the user /
bystander and vehicle-mounted
the external antenna. For more
information about RF exposure,
visit the FCC website at
www.fcc.gov.
Technical Details
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Technical Details
Caution
Use only the supplied and
approved antenna. Use of
unauthorized antennas or
modifications could impair call
quality, damage the phone, void
your warranty and/or result in
violation of FCC regulations. Do
not use the phone with a
damaged antenna. If a damaged
antenna comes into contact with
Technical Details
the skin a minor burn may result.
Contact your local dealer for a
replacement antenna.
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Part 15.19 statement
This device and its accessories
comply with part15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device & its accessories
may not cause harmful
interference.
(2) This device & its accessories
must accept any interference
received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Part 15.21 statement
Changes or modifications that
are not expressly approved by
the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Part 15.105 statement
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for a class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio
communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular
installation. if this equipment
does cause harmful interference
or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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Technical Details
HAC
This phone has been tested and
rated for use with hearing aids for
some of the wireless technologies
that it uses.
However, there may be some
newer wireless technologies used
in this phone that have not been
tested yet for use with hearing
aids.
Technical Details
It is important to try the different
features of this phone thoroughly
and in different locations, using
your hearing aid or cochlear
implant, to determine if you hear
any interfering noise.
Consult your service provider or
the manufacturer of this phone
for information on hearing aid
compatibility.
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If you have questions about
return or exchange policies,
consult your service provider or
phone retailer.
Phone Overview
1.Earpiece Lets you hear the caller.
2. Slide Slide open to access the QWERTY
keyboard.
3.LCD Screen Displays incoming calls,
messages and status icons as well as a
wide variety of content you select to view.
4.SEND Key Use to place or answer calls.
You can also press to access your Call
History.
5.Earphone Jack Allows the use of a
headset to hear caller's voice.
6.Clear/Speakerphone Key
spaces or characters with a quick press. To
delete entire words, press and hold this key.
This key will also allow you to back out of
menus, one level at a time. Press and hold
from the standby screen to enable/disable
the Speakerphone.
7. PWR/END Key Use to end a call. Also
returns you to the Homescreen.
8. Microphone Allows other callers to hear
you clearly when you are speaking to
them.
9. QWERTY Keyboard Use to enter
numbers and characters and select menu
items.
10.
Camera Lens
it clean for optimal photo quality.
Deletes single
Use to take photos. Keep
Phone Overview
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Phone Overview
Phone Overview
1.Accessory/Charger Port Connects the
phone to the battery charger or other
compatible accessories.
2.Volume Keys Use to adjust the Master
Volume from the Homescreen and the
Earpiece volume during a call.
3.Lock/Unlock Key Use to lock and
unlock the phone.
4.microSDTMSlot Accommodates optional
TM
cards.
microSD
5.Camera Key Use for quick access to
Multimedia functions. Press and hold to
open the Camera.
Touch Keys
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1. For optimal performance, make
sure your hands are clean and
dry. Remove any moisture from
the surface of your hands.
Don't use in a humid
environment.
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2. The 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
and can cause the Touch Key
sensors to become damaged
from harsh use.
3. Use the tip of your finger to
touch the Touch Key. If you
touch off-center, it may
activate the nearby function
instead.
4. The touch feedback level can
be adjusted to your preference.
5. When the LCD screen is off, the
Touch Keys are deactivated.
Press the Lock/ Unlock Key
( ) to turn on the
touchscreen and access the
Touch Keys.
6. The Screen Lock feature
protects against accidental key
presses during phone calls.
7. Keep metal and other
conductive material away from
the surface of the Touch Keys.
Contact may cause electronic
interference.
WARNING
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Do not put heavy objects on the
touchscreen.
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Be careful when sitting. Sitting on
your phone can cause damage to
the touchscreen.
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Do not drag or scratch your
phone with any sharp materials.
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Do not keep your phone in
extreme conditions (places that
are too humid, hot, or cold).
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Keep chemicals away from your
phone because they may change
the cosmetic or functional features
of your phone.
Phone Overview
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Phone Overview
The touchscreen is a great way to interact with the
software. Take a little time to become accustomed to using it. If it
doesn’t react as you expect, adjust the touchscreen calibration.
TIP
Keep in mind that the smaller the text appears on the screen, the smaller the
area of touch activation. Try zooming the screen in, if available, to increase the
touch area.
Homescreens
Customize your touchscreen to have instant access to features you
want to keep as close as a single finger touch.
Phone Overview
LG BEACON
The
TM
has three Homescreens for quick, direct access to
several frequently used device features.
Main:
Displays your Clock and/or Date, Shortcut or the Calendar.
Customize your preferences through the Display Settings menu.
Contact:
Add up to 11 contacts and groups then make calls or send
and review messages from Homescreen.
Messages:
Shows all messages sent to or received from your contacts
grouped by time.
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LG BEACON
TM
’s
MainMessages
1.Call Displays the Dialing touchpad.
2.Message Displays the Messages menu.
3.Menu Displays the Main Menu.
4.Contacts Displays your Contact List.
5.MetroPCS Featured Apps Displays preloaded MetroPCS apps.
Contact
Phone Overview
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Phone Overview
Shortcuts Menu
The Shortcuts Menu allows
instant access to menus and
phone features with the quick
touch of your fingertip. To use
the Shortcuts Menu:
1. Unlock the touch screen by
touching and holding on
the screen.
Phone Overview
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2. Touch the
icon on the Homescreen.
3. To close the Shortcuts Menu,
press the
PWR/End Key
Shortcuts Menu
Clear Key
.
or the
Touch Keys
Messages: Displays the
Messages menu.
Menu: Displays the Main Menu.
Phone: Displays the Dialpad so you
can make a call. Dial manually using
the numeric keys or easily from your
Recent Calls, Contacts, or Voice Dial.
When you touch the
Phone Touch Key
displayed:
Touch and hold this key to
call your voicemail box.
Touch and hold this key to
toggle your phone between
Vibrate Mode and Normal
Mode.
Touch this key to dial using
Voice Command.
Touch this key to view
the recent call history.
Contact list:
Displays your
Contact List.
MetroPCS
Featured Apps:
Displays preloaded
MetroPCS apps.
the following Dialpad is
Touch this key to delete
digits entered one by
one. Hold down to
delete the entire entry.
Touch this key to display your Contact
List to view or call a Contact.
Phone Overview
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Menus Overview
Menu Access
Touch to access the phone's main menu. To access the main
menu, first unlock the phone by pressing the Lock/Unlock Key on
the right side of your phone. To return to the Homescreen, press the
Clear/Speakerphone Key .
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Call History
1. Missed Calls
2. Received Calls
3. Dialed Calls
4. All Calls
5. Call Timer
6. Data Counter
Contacts
1. New Contact
2. Contact List
3. Groups
4. Metro411
5. Speed Dials
6. My vCard
Messages
1. New Text Message
2. New Picture
Message
3. Email
4. IM
5. Inbox
6. Outbox
7. Drafts
8. Web Alerts
9. Voicemail
10. Templates
11. Delete All
1. Delete Inbox
2. Delete Outbox
3. Delete Drafts
4. Delete All
Messages
12. Message Settings
1. Reply Settings
2. Messages View
3. Entry Mode
4. Auto Save
5. Auto Delete
6. Auto View
7. Auto Play
8. Auto Receive
9. Voicemail #
10. Callback #
11. Signature
12. Delivery
Receipt
13. Message Counter
@metro App Store
MetroWEB
Music Player
1.
Last Played Song
2. All Songs
3. Artists
4. Albums
5. My Playlists
6. Genres
7. Settings
Calendar
Camera
Mutimedia
1. Take Photos
2. Record Voice
3. Images
4. Ringtones
Alarm
Tools
1. Voice Command
2. Calculator
3. Ez Tip Calculator
4. World Clock
5. Unit Converter
1. Currency
2. Area
3. Length
4. Mass
5. Temperature
6. Volume
7. Velocity
6. Drawing Panel
7. Stopwatch
8. Notepad
Menus Overview
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Menus Overview
Settings
1. Sounds Settings
Menus Overview
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1. Master Volume
2. Call Sounds
1. Call Ringtone
2. Call Vibrate
3. Caller ID
Readout
4. Roaming
3. Alert Sounds
1. Text Message
2. Picture
Message
3. Voicemail
4. Emergency
Tone
5. Missed Call
4. Button Sounds
5. Service Alerts
1. Minute Beep
2. Call Connect
3. Roam Alert
6. Power On/Off
2. Display Settings
1. Banner
2. Display
Backlight
3. Keypad
Backlight
4. Wallpaper
5. Charging Screen
6. Themes
7. Font Settings
8. Dial Font Size
9. Clock Format
0. Name Match for
Dialing
3. Call Settings
1. Answer Options
2. Auto Retry
3. TTY Mode
4. Touch Settings
1. Auto Touch Lock
2. Vibrate Type
3. Vibrate Level
4. Tone Type
5. Calibration
5. Phone Settings
1. Airplane Mode
2. Language
(Idioma)
3. Location
4. Security
1. Change Lock
Code
2. Restrictions
3. Emergency
Numbers
4. Auto Device
Lock
5. Reset Default
6. Master Clear
5. System Select
6. NAM Select
6. Bluetooth
7. USB Mass Storage
8. Memory
1. Phone Memory
2. Card Memory
3. Save Options
1. Images
2. Ringtones
9. Phone Info
1. My Number
2. MEID
3. Icon Glossary
4. SW/HW Version
5. Serving System
Menus Overview
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Getting Started with Your Phone
The Battery
Note
It is important to fully charge the
battery before initial use of the
phone.
Getting Start ed with Your Phone
The phone comes with a
rechargeable battery. The battery
charge level is shown at the top
right corner of the LCD screen.
Installing the Battery
1. Press down on the battery
cover and slide downwards.
Then lift it off to remove it.
2. Align the battery contacts with
the phone terminals at the top
of the battery compartment.
3. Gently push down on the
battery until it clicks into place.
4. Align the battery cover with
the battery compartment and
gently press down on it, then
slide the battery cover
upwards until it clicks.
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Removing the Battery
1. Turn the power off and
remove the battery cover.
2. Use the fingernail cutout near
the bottom of the battery to
lift it out of the battery
compartment.
Charging the Battery
Your
LG BEACON
comes with a Wall/USB adapter
and a USB cable which connect
together to charge your phone.
To charge your phone:
Note
Please use only an approved
charging accessory to charge your
LG phone. Improper handling of
the Accessory/Charger Port, as well
as the use of an incompatible
charger, may cause damage to your
phone and void the warranty.
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