LG VN251S User's Guide
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . .1
Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using the QWERTY Keyboard . . . . . . .7
Quick Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Contacts Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Text Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Vibrate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Social Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Language setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Main Menu Overview . . . . . . .9
Getting Started with Your
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . .12
Step 1. Remove the Back Cover . . . . .12
Step 2. Insert the Battery . . . . . . . . . .12
Step 3. Replace the Back Cover . . . . .12
Step 4. Charge the Phone . . . . . . . . . .13
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Charging with USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Battery Temperature Protection . . . . .15
How to Install Your microSD
How to Remove Your microSD
Battery Charge Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
™
Card . .15
™
Card 16
Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Turning the Phone On and Off . . . . .16
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Redialing Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Quick Access to Convenient
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Vibrate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Sounds Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Mute Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Quick Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . .19
Scalable Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Events Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Favorites Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Messaging Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Entering and Editing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Contacts in Your Phone’s
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Storing Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Customizing Individual Entries . . . . . .23
Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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Storing a Number with Pauses . . . . . .24
Adding Another Phone Number . . . . .25
Changing the Default Number . . . . . .26
Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
1. New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
2. Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
3. Backup Assistant . . . . . . . . . .29
4. Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
5. Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
6. Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
7. In Case of Emergency (ICE) .31
8. My Name Card . . . . . . . . . . .32
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
1. New Message . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
1.1 TXT Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
1.2 Picture Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
1.3 Voice Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
2. Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
3. Drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
4. Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
5. Mobile Email . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
6. Social Networks . . . . . . . . . . .42
Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
1. Missed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
2. Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
3. Dialed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
4. All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
5. View Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Mobile Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
1. Mobile Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
1. Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
2. Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
3. Mobile Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
4. Music & Tones . . . . . . . . . . . .51
4.1 My Ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
4.2 My Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
4.3 My Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
5. Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.1 My Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.2 Take Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
5.3 Online Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Mobile Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
1. Mobile Email . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
My Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Settings & Tools . . . . . . . . . . .60
1. My Verizon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
2. Master Volume . . . . . . . . . . .60
3. Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
3.1 Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
3.2 Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
3.3 Ez Tip Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
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3.4 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
3.5 To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
3.6 Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
3.7 Info Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
3.8 Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
3.9 World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
3.10 Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
3.11 Document Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
3.12 USB Mass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . .67
4. Bluetooth®Menu . . . . . . . . . .67
4.1 Add New Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
5. Keyguard Settings . . . . . . . . .72
6. Sounds Settings . . . . . . . . . . .72
6.1 Easy Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
6.2 Call Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
6.3 Alert Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
6.4 Keypad Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
6.5 Digit Dial Readout . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
6.6 Service Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
6.7 Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
6.8 Voice Clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
7. Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . .75
7. 1 Easy Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
7. 2 Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
7. 3 Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
7.4 Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
7.5 Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
7.6 Charging Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
7. 7 Display Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
7. 8 Main Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .79
7. 9 Font Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
7. 10 Font Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
7. 11 Clock Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
7. 12 Balance Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
8. Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . .80
8.1 Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
8.2 Set Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
8.3 Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
8.4 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
8.5 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
8.6 Current Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
8.7 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
8.8 System Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
8.9 NAM Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
9. Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
9.1 Answer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
9.2 End Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
9.3 Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
9.4 Auto Retry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
9.5 TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
9.6 One Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
9.7 Voice Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
9.8 DTMF Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
9.9 Assisted Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
10. USB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
11. Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
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11.1 Save Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
11.2 Phone Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
11.3 Card Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
12. Phone Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
12.1 My Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
12.2 SW/HW Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
12.3 Icon Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
13. Set-up Wizard . . . . . . . . . . .94
Important Safety Precautions .
96
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Consumer Information About
Radio Frequency Emissions . . .102
Consumer Information on SAR106
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility
(HAC) Regulations for Wireless
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Caution: Avoid potential hearing
loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
TIA Safety Information . . . . . . .111
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . .114
FDA Consumer Update . . . . . .120
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
10 Driver Safety Tips . . . . . . . .128
LIMITED WARRANTY
STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Technical Details . . . . . . . . .135
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Acronyms and Abbreviations .139
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
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1. Earpiece
2. LCD Screen
3. Volume Keys
Phone Overview
8. Hand Strap Hole
9. 3.5 mm Headset Jack
™
10. microSD
11. Camera
Slot
Lens
4. Left Soft Key
5. Accessory/ Charger Port
6. Speakerphone Key
7. Send Key
1. Earpiece Lets you hear the caller and automated
prompts.
LCD Screen Displays digital clock, phone status,
2.
and information you choose to display.
Volume Keys Use to adjust the Master Volume in
3.
standby mode* and the Earpiece Volume during a
call. Use to adjust font sizes when viewing
messages, entering phone numbers (in standby
mode) or browsing menus (except for the Main
menu).
Left Soft Key Perform functions shown on the
4.
bottom-left of the display.
5.
Accessory/ Charger Port Connects the phone to
the battery charger or other compatible accessories.
6. Speakerphone Key Use to change to
speakerphone mode.
7. Send Key Use to make and answer calls or send a
message.
Hand Strap Hole Allows you to insert a hand strap
8.
so that you can easily carry your phone on your
hand.
12. OK/ Directional Key
13. Right Soft Key
14. Clear/ Voice Commands Key
15. Power/End Key
16. Camera Key
17. Alphanumeric Keypad
18. Vibrate Mode Key
3.5 mm Headset Jack Allows you to plug in an optional
9.
headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
10. microSD™Slot Accommodates optional
TM
cards up to 32GB. The microSD Slot is
microSD
located in the battery compartment.
Camera Lens Use to take a photo. Keep it clean
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for optimal photo quality.
12.
OK/ Directional Key Use to select the
function displayed at the bottom center 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.
Right Soft Key Perform functions shown on the
13.
bottom-right of the display.
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Phone Overview
14. Clear/ Voice Commands Key Deletes single
spaces or characters with a quick press, but press
and hold to delete the entire word. Also backs out
of menus, one level at a time. You can also use this
key to access Voice Commands (when you are not
entering text).
Power/End Key Use to turn the power on/off and
15.
to end a call. Also returns to standby mode.
Rear view
microSD™Slot
Battery
NOTE
The antenna is located
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.
16.
Camera Key Use for quick access to the Camera
function.
17. Alphanumeric Keypad Use to enter numbers and
characters and select menu items.
18.
Vibrate Mode Key Use to set Vibrate mode (from
standby mode press and hold for about 3 seconds).
Back Cover
NOTES
• It’s important to fully charge
the battery before using the
phone for the first time.
• Battery life and signal
strength are significant
factors (among others) that
affect your phone’s ability to
send/receive calls or data
transfer.
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Using the QWERTY Keyboard
Your phone features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, specifically designed for
easy and comfortable text entry. The QWERTY keyboard uses the same
layout as the keyboard on your computer, but has several added features
and options to make text entry easier.
Function Key/
Favorites Key
Shift Key
To enter text with the QWERTY keyboard
1. In a text entry screen, slide open the QWERTY keyboard.
(The display automatically adjusts to landscape mode.)
2. Use your thumbs to enter text.
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To change capitalization, press .
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To enter an alternate character on a key, press , then press the
key with the alternate character. The next key press resumes normal
character entry. To lock in alternate character entry, press twice.
NOTE
To quickly enter ".com", press , then press .
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To turn speaker on/off, press and hold .
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To access Favorites from standby mode with the QWERTY keyboard
open, press .
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For additional text entry options, press the Left Soft Key and
select an option such as Quick Text.
Soft Keys
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In Standby Mode
Left Soft Key Use to access the
Message menu.
Right Soft Key Use to access the
Contacts menu.
Clear Key
Return Key
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Phone Features
Quick Menu
When you open the QWERTY
keyboard from standby mode, the
Quick Menu is displayed, giving you
quick access to Messaging,
Favorites and Social Networks.
Contacts Search
When the phone is in standby
mode with the QWERTY keyboard
open, press any alphabetical key to
open your Contact List and search
for entries that begin with the
letter(s) you enter.
Text Message
When the phone is in standby
mode with the QWERTY keyboard
open, press to create a new
text message.
Vibrate Mode
When the phone is in standby
mode with the QWERTY keyboard
open, press and hold to
toggle between Vibrate mode and
Normal mode.
Voice Command
When the phone is in standby
mode with the QWERTY keyboard
open, press and hold to
activate the Voice Commands
feature.
Social Networks
When the phone is in standby
mode with the QWERTY keyboard
open, press to access the
Social Networks menu.
Language setting
Your phone supports four
languages including English,
Spanish, Simplified Chinese and
Korean.
To change the language
1. From the main screen, press
MENU.
2. Press
then press
3. Press
4. Select the desired language.
Settings & Tools
Phone Settings
Language
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,
.
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Main Menu Overview
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1. New Contact
2. Contact List
3. Backup Assistant
4. Favorites
5. Groups
6. Speed Dials
7. In Case of
Emergency
8. My Name Card
ssaging
MMeessaging
1. New Message
1. TXT Message
2. Picture Message
3. Voice Me
2. Messages*
3. Drafts
4. Voicemail
5. Mobile Email
6. Social Networks
Settings
1. Inbox View
2. Entry Mode
3. Auto Save Sent
ssage
4. Auto Erase Inbox
5. Messaging Font
Size
6. TXT Auto View
7. TXT Instant
Reply
8. TXT Auto Scroll
9. Multimedia Auto
Receive
10. Quick Text
11. Emergency
Alert
12. Voicemail #
13. Callback #
14. Signature
15. Delivery
Receipt
Options
1. Erase Sent/
Received
2. Erase Drafts
3. Erase All
Messages
ecent Calls
RRecent Calls
1. Missed
2. Received
3. Dialed
4. All
5. View Timers
Mobile Webeb
Mobile W
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MMedia
Mobile EE
Mobile
enterer
ent
1. Apps
2. Search
3. Mobile Web
4. Music & Tones
1. My Ringtones
2. My Music
3. My Sounds
5. Pictures
1. My Pictures
e Picture
2. Tak
3. Online Album
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mail
*
The Messages submenu options may vary and depend on the Inbox View settings.
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Main Menu Overview
Apps
Apps
My Pictureess
My Pictur
tings
SSeetttings
& T
& T
1. My Verizon
2. Master Volume
3. Tools
1. Voice
Commands
2. Calculator
3. Ez Tip
Calculator
4. Calendar
5. To Do List
6. Alarm Clock
7. Info Search
8. Stopwatch
9. World Clock
10. Notepad
11. Document
Viewer
12. USB Mass
Storage
ools
ools
4. Bluetooth Menu
1. Add New
Device
5. Keyguard
Settings
1. Auto Lock
2. Unlock
Options
3. Lock Options
6. Sounds Settings
1. Easy Set-up
2. Call Sounds
1. Call
Ringtone
2. Call Vibrate
3. Caller ID
Readout
3. Alert Sounds
1. TXT
Message
2. Multimedia
Message
3. Voicemail
4. Emergency
Tone
5. Missed Call
4. Keypad Volume
5. Digit Dial
Readout
6. Service Alerts
1. ERI
2. Minute Beep
3. Call
Connect
4. Charge
Complete
7. Power On/Off
1. Power On
2. Power Off
8. Voice Clarity
7. Display Settings
1. Easy Set-up
2. Banner
1. Personal
Banner
2. ERI Banner
3. Backlight
1. Display
Backlight
2. Keypad
Backlight
4. Brightness
5. Wallpaper
1. My Pictures
2. Fun
Animations
3. Slide Show
6. Charging Screen
7. Display
Themes
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8. Main Menu
Settings
1. Menu Layout
2. Replace
Menu Items
3. Position
Menu Items
4. Reset Menu
Settings
9. Font Type
10. Font Size
1. Dial Digits
2. Menu & List
3. Message
11. Clock Format
12. Balance Display
8. Phone Settings
1. Airplane Mode
2. Set Shortcut
Keys
1. Set My
Shortcuts
2. Set
Directional
Keys
3. Set Qwerty
Shortcut
4. Set Slide
Open View
3. Voice
Commands
1. Confirm
Choices
2. Sensitivity
3. Adapt Voice
4. Prompts
5. Clear Key
Activation
4. Language
5. Location
6. Current
Country
7. Security
1. Edit Codes
2. Restrictions
3. Phone Lock
Setting
4. Lock Phone
Now
5. Reset
Default
6. Restore
Phone
8. System Select
9. NAM Select
9. Call Settings
1. Answer
Options
2. End Call
Options
3. Call Forwarding
4. Auto Retry
5. TTY Mode
6. One Touch Dial
7. Voice Privacy
8. DTMF Tones
9. Assisted Dialing
10. USB Mode
11. Memory
1. Save Options
2. Phone Memory
3. Card Memory
12. Phone Info
1. My Number
2. SW/HW
Version
3. Icon Glossary
13. Set-up Wizard
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Getting Started with Your Phone
Setting Up Your Phone
Step 1. Remove the Back Cover
1. Hold the phone securely with
both hands.
2. Use the fingertip cutout at the
top of the phone to pull the
back cover off.
Step 2. Insert the Battery
1. Align the battery contacts with
the terminals in the battery
compartment.
2. Push the battery down until it
clicks into place.
Step 3. Replace the Back Cover
Place the back cover over the
battery compartment, then press it
downward until it clicks into place.
.
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Step 4. Charge the Phone
Your device comes with a Wall/USB
charger and a USB cable which
connect together to charge your
phone. To charge your phone:
Installing the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover
NOTICE
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.
1. Before turning on your phone,
charge it fully. Be sure to use
the charger that came with your
phone.
USB cable
NOTICE
Please make sure that the “B” side faces
up before inserting a charger or USB
cable into the Accessory/Charger Port of
your phone.
.
2. Align the battery contacts with
the terminals in the battery
compartment.
3. Push the battery down until it
clicks into place.
4. Install the back cover.
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Getting Started with Your Phone
Removing the Battery
1. Turn the phone off and remove
the back cover.
2. Remove the battery from the
battery compartment by lifting
the bottom of the battery using
the fingertip cutout.
Charging the Battery
Your device comes with a Wall/USB
charger and a USB cable which
connect together to charge your
phone. To charge your phone:
NOTICE
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.
1. Connect the USB cable into the
cableless wall adapter. When
connecting as shown below, the
LG logo on the USB cable
should face toward you.
Wall/USB charger
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2. Gently uncover the Accessory/
Charger Port, then plug the USB
cable into it and the other end
into an electrical outlet.
NOTICE
Please make sure that the "B" side faces
up before inserting a USB cable into the
Accessory/Charger Port of your phone.
The charge time varies
depending upon the battery
level.
Charging with USB
You can use your computer to
charge your phone. To be able to
ge with the USB cable, you
char
need to have the necessary USB
driver installed on your PC first.
Connect one end of the USB cable
to the Accessory/ Charger Port on
your phone and the other end to a
high-power USB port on your PC
(commonly located on the front
panel of the computer).
NOTE
Low-power USB ports are not
supported, such as the USB ports
on your keyboard or bus-powered
USB hub. The LG USB Driver is
downloadable from the www.lge.com.
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.
How to Install Your microSD
™
Card
NOTE
Memory card is
sold separately.
1. Remove the back cover and
locate the microSD
2. Insert the microSD™card with the
contacts facing downwards until it
clicks into the slot.
NOTE
If you insert the card in the
wrong direction, it may damage
your phone or your card.
™
slot.
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Getting Started with Your Phone
How to Remove Your
microSD™Card
Remove the back cover from the
phone. Gently press the exposed
edge of the microSD
TM
card to
release it, then remove it from the
slot and replace the cover.
NOTE
Do not attempt to remove the
™
microSD
card while reading or
writing to the card.
Battery Charge Level
You can find the battery charge level
at the top right corner of the
LCD screen. When the charge level
becomes low, the battery sensor
sounds a warning tone, blinks the
battery icon, and/or 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. Insert the battery and connect
the phone to an external power
source if the battery level is low.
2. Press and hold until the
screen lights up.
Turning the Phone Off
Press and hold until the
display turns off.
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Making Calls
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Using the external keys
1. Press to unlock the screen
(and keys).
2. Enter the phone number using
the keypad.
3. Press to dial the number.
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 or Contact name. To
access it, press and say
Call
followed by the name or
number.
Correcting Dialing Mistakes
While entering a phone number,
press once to erase the last
digit enter
least two seconds to delete all the
digits.
ed, or hold it down for at
Redialing Calls
1. Press to unlock the screen
(and keys).
2. Press twice to redial the
last number dialed.
Receiving Calls
When the phone rings or
1.
ates, press to answer.
vibr
NOTE
If you've selected
your Answer Options settings,
you can simply open the
QWERTY keyboard to answer the
call with speakerphone mode
activated.
2. Press to end the call.
NOTE
If you've selected
your End Call Options, simply
close the QWERTY keyboard to
end the call.
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Getting Started with Your Phone
Screen Icons
When the phone is on, the top line
of the LCD screen displays phone
status icons.
To view the icons and their
definitions, press
the stanby mode, then press
Settings & Tools
. Then press
info
Glossary
and select a subcategory.
[MENU]
and select
Icon
from
Phone
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Quick Access to Convenient Features
Vibrate Mode
Sets the phone to vibrate instead of
ringing ( is displayed).
To set Vibrate mode using the
external keypad
With the screen unlocked in
standby mode, press and hold
. Press and hold again to
return to Normal mode.
To set Vibrate mode using the
QWERTY keyboard
With the QWERTY keyboard open
in standby mode, press and hold
. Press and hold again to
return to Normal mode.
Sounds Off
Quickly deactivate your phone's
sounds when you're in a place
where phone sounds would be
disruptive.
With the external screen unlocked
and in standby mode, press and
hold the lower Volume Key for 3
seconds. To return to normal
sounds mode, press and hold the
upper Volume 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
Mute
Key [
the Left Soft Key [
]. To Unmute, press
Unmute
].
Quick Volume Adjustment
Quickly adjust ringer and earpiece
volumes by pressing the Volume
Keys on the left side of the phone.
Press the
increase and the
NOTE
Volume Up Key
Volume Down Key
to decrease.
The earpiece volume can only be
adjusted during a call and the
Keypad Volume can only be
adjusted through the Sounds
Settings menu.
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Scalable Fonts
Your phone gives you on-the-spot
control over font size not only in
displaying dialing numbers, but also
in viewing messages, Contact
information, and lists (such as
menus, sub-menus, call history,
etc.). Easily change font size by
pressing the Volume Keys to
dynamically set text to small,
medium or large.
NOTE
The Grid menu layout is
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Quick Access to Convenient Features
displayed in graphics, therefore
text cannot be scaled.
Events Menu
The Events menu keeps track of
recent phone events, such as
missed calls, messages, calendar
items, alarms, and more. From
standby mode, press the
Directional Key downward to
quickly access the Events menu.
Scroll to the event you want, then
press to view details.
Call Waiting
During a call, one beep indicates
another incoming call.
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 pictur
applicable) of the person calling
when your phone rings.
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Voice Commands
Voice Commands allow you to do
things by verbal command (e.g.,
make calls, check Voicemail, etc.).
The Voice Commands feature is
accessed by pressing the Voice
Commands Key whether the
QWERTY keyboard is open or
closed.
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Press the Voice Commands Key
on the external keypad and
follow the prompts.
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Press and hold the Voice
Commands Key on the
QWERTY keyboard and follow
the prompts.
Clear Key Activation
By default, on the external
keypad activates the Voice
Commands feature. To
deactivate, change the Clear Key
Activation setting to
.
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Off
(see
NOTE
Voice Commands can also be
started with the designated key
on your Bluetooth
check the manual of the
Bluetooth
instructions.
®
device. Please
®
device for further
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Favorites Key
Quickly and easily call, message,
and/or view ten of your Contacts
you set as your Favorites. The
device can add "Group" as members
under the Favorites, besides
contacts.
1. Open the QWERTY keyboard.
The Quick Menu is displayed.
2. Press the Right Directional Key
to highlight
then press .
OR
Press the Favorites Key .
NOTE
If the QWERTY keyboard is open, but the
Quick Menu is not displayed, press the
Favorites Key to open your Favorites.
3. Use the Directional Key to
highlight the Favorite you want.
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Press to call it.
NOTE
The Default Number is dialed if the
Contact has more than one phone
number.
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Use the Directional Key to
highlight
Messages
the Favorites message history or
send a message (text, picture or
voice).
Favorites
New Message
or
View
, then press to view
,
NOTE
While the Favorite is highlighted,
press the Messaging Key
to quickly start a text message.
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Press the Left Soft Key
[View]
to view the Favorites
entry.
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Press the Right Soft Key
[Options]
. The following options
are available:
Move Position/ Remove/ Remove
All/ Set as ICE Contact
Messaging Key
Quickly and easily send a text
message using the Messaging Key
on the QWERTY keyboard. From
standby mode with the QWERTY
keyboard open, press , enter
the address and message, then
[SEND]
press
NOTE
Other ways to quickly access Messaging:
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Press the Left Soft Key
[Message]
the QWERTY keyboard open or closed.
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Open the QWERTY keyboard,
(Messaging is highlighted in the Quick
Menu), then press .
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Text Input
The following key functions are
available to help with text entry
when you are using the external
keypad:
Left Soft Key
change the text input
mode.
Shift
capitalization (initial cap,
caps lock, lowercase).
Next
other matching words in
the database in T9 Word
mode.
Space
word and insert a space.
Clear
single space or character.
Hold to delete entire
words.
Punctuation
insert punctuation.
: Press to
: Press to change
: Press to display
: Press to complete a
: Press to delete a
: Press to
Text Input Modes
In a text field, press the Left Soft
Key to select a text input
mode:
T9 Word/ Abc/ ABC/ 123/ T9
Palabra/ Symbols/ Quick Text/
Simplified Chinese/ Korean
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T9 Palabra is the Spanish counterpart of
T9 Word which utilizes accents, tildas,
etc. for correct Spanish word spelling.
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Simplified Chinese supports PinYin as
entry mode.
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Korean provides a key guide. To use the
key guide, select Options > Show Key
Guide.
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Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory
Storing Basics
You can store new phone numbers
into your Contacts from either the
external keypad or the QWERTY
keyboard. When using the external
keypad, press to unlock the
screen and enter standby mode.
When using the QWERTY
keyboard, press the Clear Key
to exit the Quick Menu and enter
standby mode.
1.
From standby mode, enter a
number (max. 48 digits), then
press the Left Soft Key
[
Save].
2.
Use the Directional Key to
highlight
Add New Contact/
Update Existing
3. Use the Directional Key to
highlight
Business/ Mobile 2/ Fax
press .
4. Enter a name (max. 32
characters), then press to
save.
, then press .
Mobile 1/ Home/
, then
Customizing Individual Entries
1. From standby mode, 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. From standby mode, press the
Right Soft Key [
then use the Directional Key
to highlight an entry.
2. Press the Left Soft Key
[
Edit
].
Contacts
],
],
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3. Use the Directional Key to
highlight a phone number, then
press the Right Soft Key
[
Options
].
4. Use the Directional Key to
highlight
Set Speed Dial
press .
5. Select a Speed Dial digit.
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Press a numerical key, then
press .
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Use the Directional Key to
highlight the Speed Dial digit,
then press .
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6. Highlight
save.
and press to
, then
Storing a Number with Pauses
Pauses allow you to enter
additional series of numbers to
access automated systems such as
Voicemail or credit billing numbers.
The following Pause types are
available:
Wait
(W) The phone stops dialing
until you press the Left Soft Key
Release
] to advance to the
[
following series of numbers.
2-Sec Pause
two seconds before dialing the next
string of digits.
1. From standby mode, enter the
number, then press the Right
Soft Key [
2. Use the Directional Key to
highlight
Add Wait
3. Enter the additional number(s)
(e.g., pin number, credit card
number, etc.).
4.
Press the Left Soft Key [Save].
5. Choose
Contact/Update Existing
6. Choose
Business/ Mobile 2/ Fax
7. Continue entering information
for the Contact entry a
necessary.
8. Pr
(P) The phone waits
Add 2-Sec Pause
, then press .
Add New
Mobile 1/ Home/
ess to save.
Options
].
or
.
.
s
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Adding Another Phone Number
From standby mode
1. With the QWERTY keyboard
open or closed, enter a phone
number, then press the Left Soft
Key [
2. Use the Directional Key to
highlight
press .
3. Use the Directional Key to
highlight an existing entry, then
press
4. Use the Directional Key to
highlight
Business/ Mobile 2/ Fax
press to save.
From the Contact List Screen
1. With the QWERTY keyboard
open or closed, press the Right
Soft Key [
2. Use the Directional Key to
highlight an entry, then press the
Left Soft Key [
3. Use the Directional Key to
highlight the phone number field
to add. Then, enter the number
and press to save.
Save
].
Update Existing
.
Mobile 1/ Home/
Contacts
].
Edit
].
, then
, then
Changing Saved Information
To edit any information you stored,
access the Edit Contact screen:
1. From standby mode, 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
to save.
Contacts
Adding a Pause to an Existing
Contact Entry
1. From standby mode, press the
Right Soft Key [
Use the Directional Key to
2.
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].
Contacts
].
].
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4. Press
5. Enter the additional number(s),
then press .
Add 2-Sec Pause
Add Wait
.
or
Changing the Default Number
The default number is the phone
number you first entered when you
created the Contact. However,
another number can be saved as
the default number.
1. From standby mode, press the
Right Soft Key [
2. Use the Directional Key to
highlight an entry.
3. Press the Left Soft Key
Edit
].
[
4. Use the Directional Key to
highlight a phone number, then
press the Right Soft Key
[
Options
].
5. Use the Directional Key to
Set As Default
highlight
press .
6. Press
[Yes]
new number as the default.
Contacts
, then
to confirm the
].
A confirmation message is
displayed.
7. Press again to save.
Deleting
Deleting a Contact Entry
1. From standby mode, press the
Contacts
Contacts
].
].
Right Soft Key [
2. Use the Directional Key to
highlight an entry.
3. Press the Right Soft Key
[
Options
].
Erase
[Yes]
.
to confirm.
4. Press
5. Press
Removing a Speed Dial
1. From standby mode, press the
Right Soft Key [
2. Use the Directional Key to
highlight a Contact entry to edit
[VIEW]
and press
3. Highlight the phone number with
the Speed Dial, then press
[EDIT]
.
.
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4. Press the Right Soft Key
[
Options
].
5. Press
6. Press
Remove Speed Dial
[Yes]
to confirm.
.
7. Press again to save.
Speed Dialing
Allows you to make phone calls
quickly and easily to numbers
stored in Contacts.
NOTE
Speed Dial 1 is reserved for
Voicemail.
Single Digit Speed Dials
Press and hold the Speed Dial digit.
Your phone recalls the phone
number from your Contacts,
displays it, and dials it for you.
Multiple Digit Speed Dials
When you press and hold a number
key, it signals the phone to call a
Speed Dial. To dial Speed Dials
with multiple digits, press the first
digit(s), then press and hold the
last digit. For example, to call Speed
Dial 25, press , then press and
hold .
Preset Speed Dials
Speed Dials 95, 96, 97, 98, 99 and
411 are preset to access certain
phone account information: 95
(#Warranty Center), 96 (#DATA),
97 (#BAL), 98 (#MIN), 99
(#PMT), and 411 (Directory
Assistance). Unlike Speed Dial 1,
these can be changed if you want.
NOTE
You can also enter the Speed
Dial digit(s), then press .
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Contacts
The Contacts menu allows you to
store names, phone numbers and
other information in your phone’s
memory.
SHORTCUT
Pressing the Right Soft Key
[Contacts]
List.
1. New Contact
Allows you to add a new number to
your Contact List.
NOTE
1. From standby mode, press
2. Press
3. Press
4. Enter the name.
5. Press the Directional Key
6. Press to save the entry.
is a shortcut to the Contact
Using this submenu, the number
is saved as a new Contact, not
into an existing Contact.
MENU
].
[
Contacts
.
New Contact
.
downward until the box of the
phone number type you want is
highlighted, then enter the
number.
2. Contact List
Allows you to view your Contact List.
1. From standby mode, press
[
MENU
].
2. Press
3. Press
4. Use the Directional Key to
scroll through your Contacts
alphabetically.
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Contacts
.
Contact List
.
Press the Right Soft Key
[
Options
] to select one of
the following options:
New Contact/ Erase/ New
TXT Message/ New Picture
Message/ New Voice
Message/ Send Email/ Set
As ICE Contact/ Call/
Manage Contacts/ Set As
Favorite/ Search Entry Mode
Press the Left Soft Key
[
Edit
] to edit.
Press
[VIEW]
to view the
entry details.
Press to call the default
number.
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