LG VX5300 User Guide

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Copyright©2006 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Important Safety Precautions

Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide.

Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death.

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Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode.

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Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode.

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Never store your phone in temperatures less than -4°F or greater than 122°F.

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Do not dispose of your battery near fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.

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When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the hands-free kit near the air bag. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is deployed, you may be seriously injured.

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Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.

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Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft)

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Important Safety Precautions

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Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom.

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Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. This could cause a fire.

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Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. It may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.

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Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generate sparks.

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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 electric shock or fire.

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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.

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Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone.

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Do not disassemble the phone.

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Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire.

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Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call.

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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.

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Store the battery out of reach of children.

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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.

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Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire.

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Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.

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Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.

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An emergency call can be made only within a service area. For an emergency call, make sure that you are within a service area and that the phone is turned on.

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Precautions . . . . .1

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance . . . .7

Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

FCC RF Exposure Information . . . . . . .9

Bodily Contact During Operation . . . . .9

Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna

(Optional, if available) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Menus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Getting Started with Your Phone . .13

The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Battery Charge Level . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Turning the Phone On and Off . . . . .14

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Redialing Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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Quick Access to Convenient

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Vibrate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Mute Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Volume Quick Adjustment . . . . . . . . .17

Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Entering and Editing Information . .19

Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Text Input Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Word Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Using the NEXT Key . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Abc (Multi-tap) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .20

123 (Numbers) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Symbols Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Changing Letter Case . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory .21

Storing Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Customizing Individual Entries . . . . .21

Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Storing a Number with a Pause . . .22 Adding Another Phone Number . . .23

From Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .23

From the Contact List Screen . . . . .23

Adding a Pause to a Contact Entry .23

Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Saved Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Default Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Deleting a Phone Number . . . . . . . .24

Deleting a Contact Entry . . . . . . . . .25

Deleting a Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Searching Your Phone’s Memory . .25

Scrolling Through Your Contacts . . .25

Searching by Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Calling From Your Phone’s Memory 26

From Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

From Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

GET IT NOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Menu Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

1. Get Tunes & Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

1.1 Get New Ringtones . . . . . . . . . .29

1.2 My Ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

1.3 My Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

2. Get PIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

2.1 Get New PIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

2.2 My PIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

2.3 PIX Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

2.4 Take PIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

3. Get Fun & Games . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

4. Get News & Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

5. Get Going . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

6. Get Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

MESSAGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

1. New Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

1.1 TXT Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

1.2 PIX Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

2. Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Message Icon Reference . . . . . . . . .44

3. Sent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Message Icon Reference . . . . . . . . .45

4. Drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Message Icon Reference . . . . . . . . .45

5. Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

6. Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

7. Mobile IM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

8. Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

MSG Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Message Settings Sub-Menu

Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

All MSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

1. Auto Save (On / Off / Prompt) .47

2. Auto Erase (On / Off) . . . . . . . .47

3. Quick Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

4. Voice Mail # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

5. Entry Mode (Word / Abc / ABC /

123) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

6. Callback # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

7. Signature (None/Custom) . . . . .47

TXT MSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

1. Auto View (On / Off) . . . . . . . .47

2. Auto Play (On / Off) . . . . . . . . .47

3. Name Card (On / Off) . . . . . . . .48

PIX MSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

1. Auto Receive (On / Off) . . . . .48

Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

CONTACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

1. New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

2. Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

3. Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

4. Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

5. My Name Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

RECENT CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

1. Missed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

2. Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

3. Dialed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

4. All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

5. View Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

SETTINGS & TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

1. My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

2. Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

2.1 Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

2.1.1 Call <Name or Number> . . . .56

2.1.2 Send Msg to <Name or

Number> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

2.1.3 Go to <Menu> . . . . . . . . . . . .57

2.1.4 Check <Item> . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

2.1.5 Lookup <Name> . . . . . . . . . . .57

2.1.6 My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

2.1.7 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

2.2 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

2.3 Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

2.4 World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

2.5 Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

2.6 Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

2.7 Ez Tip Calc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

2.8 Unit Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

3. Sounds Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

3.1 Master Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

3.2 Call Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

3.2.1 Call Ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . .61

3.2.2 Call Vibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

3.3 Alert Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

3.4 Keypad Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

3.5 Earpiece Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

3.6 Service Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

3.6.1 ERI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

3.6.2 Minute Beep . . . . . . . . . . . .62

3.6.3 Call Connect . . . . . . . . . . . .62

3.7 Power On/Off Sounds . . . . . . . . .62

3.8 Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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4. Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

4.1 Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

4.1.1 Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

4.1.2 ERI Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

4.2 Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

4.3 Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

4.4 Display Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

4.5 Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

4.6 Clock Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

5. Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

5.1 Standalone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

5.2 Shortcut Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

5.3 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

5.4 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

5.5 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

5.5.1 Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

5.5.2 Edit Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

5.5.3 Reset Default . . . . . . . . . . .67

5.6 System Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

5.7 NAM Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

5.8 Auto NAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

6. Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

6.1 Answer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

6.2 Auto Retry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

6.3 TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

6.4 One Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

6.5 Voice Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

6.6 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

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6.7 Ringer ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

6.8 Picture ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

7. Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

7.1 Add New Device . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

My Phone Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Discovery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Transferring Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

8. Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

9. Phone Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

9.1 My Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

9.2 SW Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

9.3 Icon Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

TIA Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .77

Exposure to Radio Frequency

Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Antenna Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Phone Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Tips on Efficient Operation . . . . . . . .78

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Pacemakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Hearing Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Other Medical Devices . . . . . . . . . .79

Health Care Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Posted Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Blasting Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Potentially Explosive Atmosphere . .79 Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag .80

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Charger and Adapter Safety . . . . . .80

Battery Information and Care . . . . .80

Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards 81

General Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Avoid damage to your hearing . . . . .82

FDA Consumer Update . . . . . . . . . .83

10 Driver Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Consumer Information on SAR . . .93

FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless

Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

LIMITED WARRANTY

STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Acronyms and Abbreviations . . . . .100

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Welcome

Congratulations for choosing the advanced and compact VX5300 cellular phone designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and Advanced Mobile Phone Service (AMPS). Along with the many advanced features of the CDMA system, such as greatly enhanced voice clarity, this phone offers:

 Advanced Voice Recognition (AVR).  Large, easy-to-read, 7-line backlit LCD with status

icons.

 Paging, messaging, voicemail, and caller ID.  23-key keypad.  Speakerphone feature.  Menu-driven interface with prompts for easy

operation and configuration.

 Any key answer, auto answer, auto retry, one-

touch and speed dialing with 99 memory locations.

 Bilingual (English and Spanish) capabilities.  Bluetooth

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wireless technology.

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.

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 accidental damage or misuse. Any unapproved changes or modifications will void your warranty.

FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance

This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device and its accessories may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device and its accessories must accept any interference received, including interference that causes undesired operation.

Technical Details

The VX5300 is a tri-mode phone that operates on Cellular, PCS, and AMPS services. It operates on both Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) frequencies: cellular services at 800 Mhz and Personal Communication Services (PCS) at 1.9 Ghz, as well as on Advanced Mobile Phone Service (AMPS). As a result, the call fail rate is less than on a conventional dual-mode or single-mode phone.

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Welcome

CDMA technology uses a feature called DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) that enables 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 J-STD-008 1xRTT system receives twice as many subscribers in the wireless section as IS-95. Its battery life is twice as long as IS-95. Highspeed data transmission is also possible.

The following table lists some major CDMA standards.

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CDMA

Standard

Basic Air Interface

Network

Service

1x EV-DO

interface

Designator Description

TIA/EIA-95A TSB-74

ANSI J-STD-008

TIA/EIA-IS2000 ANSI TIA/EIA 553A

TIA/EIA/IS-634 TIA/EIA/IS/651 TIA/EIA/IS-41-C TIA/EIA/IS-124

TIA/EIA/IS-96-B TIA/EIA/IS-637 TIA/EIA/IS-657 IS-801

TIA/EIA/IS-707-A

TIA/EIA/IS-856

TIA/EIA/IS-878 TIA/EIA/IS-866

TIA/EIA/IS-890

CDMA Tri-Mode Air Interface

14.4kbps radio link protocol and inter-band operations IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency band CDMA2000 1xRTT AirInterface Advanced Mobile Phone Service

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

CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Air Interface 1xEV-DO Inter-Operability Specification for CDMA2000 Access Network Interfaces Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Access Terminal Test Application Specification (TAS) for High Rate Packet Data Air Interface

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.

Bodily Contact During Operation

This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of

0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone, including the antenna, whether extended or retracted. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic

components should not be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain

0.6 inches (1.5 cm) distance between the user’s body and the back of the phone and have not been tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure limits.

Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna (Optional, if available)

A minimum distance of 8 inches (20 cm) must be maintained between the user / bystander and the vehicle-mounted external antenna to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.

Caution

Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or violate of FCC regulations.

Don't use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna contacts skin, a minor burn may result. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.

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Phone Overview

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1. Earpiece Lets you hear callers.

2. Flip Open to answer an incoming call and close to end the call.

3. LCD Screen Displays messages and indicator icons.

4. Headset Jack Connect it to hear callers or listen to music or sounds through the headset.

5. Left Soft Key Use to get quick access to the Messaging menu.

6. Side Keys Use to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode and the earpiece volume during a call.

7. SEND Key Use to make or answer calls.

8. Voice Commands Key Use for quick access to Voice Commands.

9. Speakerphone Key Use to set the Speaker Phone Mode.

10. Vibrate Mode Use to set the Vibrate Mode (from standby mode press and hold for about 3 seconds).

11. Navigation Keys Use for quick access to GET PIX, GET IT NOW Schedule, and Mobile Web (by default).

12. Right Soft Key Use for quick access to your Contacts from standby mode. While in a menu, use to select an action.

13. Camera Key Use for quick access to Camera function.

14. END/PWR Key Use to turn the power on/off and to end a call. Also returns you to standby mode.

15. CLR Key Deletes single spaces or characters with a quick press, but press and hold to delete entire words. Will also back you out of menus, one level at a time.

16. Alphanumeric Keypad Use to enter numbers and characters and select menu items.

17. Lock Mode Key Use to lock the phone (from standby mode press and hold for about 3 seconds).

18. Microphone Allows you to speak to the caller.

19. Antenna

20. Camera Lens Displays the image to be taken using the Camera key.

21. Flash Brings flash effect when taking a picture.

22. Outside Display Shows the sub LCD screen.

Menus Overview

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1. Get Tunes & Tones

1. Get New Ringtones

2. My Ringtones

3. My Sounds

2. Get PIX

1. Get New PlX

2. My PIX

3. PIX Place

4. Take PIX

3. Get Fun & Games

1. Get New App.

4. Get News & Info

5. Get Going

1. Get New App.

6. Get Extras

1. Get New App.

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MMESSAGING

1. New Msg

2. Inbox

3. Sent

4. Drafts

5. Voicemail

6. Email

7. Mobile IM

8. Chat

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ACTS

CCONT

ACTS

1. New Contact

2. Contact List

3. Groups

4. Speed Dials

5. My Name Card

ECENT CALLS

RRECENT CALLS

1. Missed

2. Received

3. Dialed

4. All

5. View Timers

ETTINGS & TOOLS

SSETTINGS & TOOLS

1. My Account

2. Tools

1. Voice Commands

2. Calendar

3. Alarm Clock

3.1. Alarm 1

3.2. Alarm 2

3.3. Alarm 3

4. World Clock

5. Notepad

6. Calculator

7. Ez Tip Calc

8. Unit Converter

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Menus Overview

3. Sounds Settings

1. Master Volume

2. Call Sounds

2.1. Call Ringtone

2.2. Call Vibrate

3. Alert Sounds

3.1. TXT Message

3.2. PIX Msg

3.3. Voicemail Msg

4. Keypad Volume

5. Earpiece Volume

6. Service Alerts

6.1. ERI

6.2. Minute Beep

6.3. Call Connect

7. Power On/Off Sounds

8. Alarm Sounds

8.1. Tone

8.2. Vibrate

4. Display Settings

1. Banner

1.1. Personal

1.2. ERI Banner

Some content in this user guide may differ from your phone depending on the phone software or your service provider. Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

2. Backlight

2.1. Display

2.2. Keypad

3. Wallpaper

3.1. Main Wallpaper

3.2. Front Wallpaper

4. Display Themes

5. Fonts

6. Clock Format

6.1 Main Clock

6.2 Front Clock

5. Phone Settings

1. Standalone Mode

2. Shortcut Key

3. Language

4. Location

5. Security

5.1. Lock Mode

5.2. Edit Code

5.3. Reset Default

6. System Select

7. NAM Select

8. Auto NAM

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6. Call Settings

1. Answer Options

2. Auto Retry

3. TTY Mode

4. One Touch Dial

5. Voice Privacy

6. Connection

7. Ringer ID

8. Picture ID

7. Bluetooth

8. Memory

9. Phone Info

1. Add New Device

1. Memory Usage

2. My PIX

3. My Sounds

1. My Number

2. SW Version

3. Icon Glossary

Getting Started with Your Phone

The Battery

The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep it charged even while you’re not using it so that it’s ready when you need it.

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Installing the Battery

Insert the bottom of the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, then push the battery down until the latch clicks. Align the battery cover over the battery then slide it slightly upward until it clicks into place.

Removing the Battery

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

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.

Charging the Battery

To use the charger provided with your phone:

Warning! Use only the charger provided with the VX5300 phone. Using any other charger could damage your phone or battery.

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

2. Charge time varies depending upon the battery level.

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Use an LG-approved charger or other accessories when you attach them to your phone. Incorrect and improper handling of the jack may damage your phone (See the illustration).

NOTICE

Triangle symbol should face up.

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Getting Started with Your Phone

Battery Charge Level

You can find the battery charge level at the top right of the LCD screen. When the charge level becomes low, the battery sensor sounds a warning tone, blinks the battery icon, and displays BATTERY LOW. As the charge level approaches empty, the phone automatically switches off and anything you’re doing is not saved.

EmptyFully Charged

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.

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Turning the Phone On and Off

Turning the Phone On

1. Install a charged battery or connect the phone to an external power source such as a vehicle power charger or hands-free car kit.

2. Press until the LCD screen lights up.

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Turning the Phone Off

1. Press and hold until the display turns off.

Like any other radio device, avoid contact with the antenna while your phone is on.

Making Calls

Redialing Calls

1. Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, press

for about three seconds. If necessary, enter

the lock code.

2. Enter the phone number.

3. Press .

4. Press to end the call.

Correcting Dialing Mistakes

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

1. Press twice to redial the last call.

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The first time you press your phone lists a history of the last 90 phone calls. You can select any of these to redial, too.

Receiving Calls

1. To answer a call, open the flip or press .

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2. Press to end the call.

If you press Left Soft Key [Quiet] while the phone is ringing, the ringing or vibration is muted for that call.

If you press Right Soft Key [Ignore] while the phone is ringing, the call will end.

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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 see the icon glossary, go to MENU -> SETTINGS & TOOLS -> Phone Info -> Icon Glossary on your phone.

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Analog Only. 1X Only.

Standalone Mode.

In Call State indicator. A call is in progress. *No icon indicates the phone is in standby mode.

Data Session.

No Service indicator. The phone is not receiving a system signal.

Roaming indicator. The phone is outside of the home service area.

SSL.

E911 Only Mode.

AVR Listening.

Shown To All.

Vibrate Mode.

New Messages.

Alarm On.

Digital Only.

Battery indicator. Indicates battery charge level.

TTY.

Voice Privacy.

Bluetooth On.

All Sounds Off.

Speaker Phone.

New Voicemails.

Location On Mode.

AVR Active.

Bluetooth Connected.

Alarm Only.

Missed Calls.

Schedule.

Quick Access to Convenient Features

Vibrate Mode

Sets the phone to vibrate instead of ring. To quickly set Vibrate Mode press and hold . To return to Normal Mode, press and hold .

Lock Mode

Sets your phone to require your 4-digit password in order to use the phone.

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To quickly lock your phone press for three seconds. To unlock, press Right Soft Key [Unlock] and enter the password.

Until you change it, the lock code/ password is the last 4 digits of your phone number.

Mute Function

The Mute Function prevents the transmission of your voice to the caller. To quickly activate Mute press Left Soft Key [Mute], then to unmute press Left Soft Key [Unmute].

Volume Quick Adjustment

Quickly adjust ringer and earpiece volumes by pressing the upper side key to increase and lower key to decrease.

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

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Quick Access to Convenient Features

Call Waiting

During a call, one beep indicates another incoming call. Press to receive the waiting call then press again to switch between calls.

Caller ID

Caller ID displays the number and/or name of the person calling when your phone rings. Check with your service provider to ensure they offer this feature.

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Speed Dialing

Speed Dialing allows you to make phone calls quickly and easily with a few key presses. Speed Dial number 1 is set to call your Voicemail.

To dial Speed Dials

For Speed Dials 1 to 9 press and hold the Speed Dial number. For Speed Dials 10 to 99 press the first digit, then press and hold the key of the last digit.

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Another way to Speed Dial is to enter the speed dial number(s), then press .

Text Input

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

Key Functions

Left Soft Key: Press to change text input

mode.

Shift: Press to change case (initial cap, caps lock, lowercase).

Next: Press to display other matching words in the database.

Space: Press to complete a word and insert a space.

Clear: Press to delete a single space or character. Hold to delete words.

Punctuation: Press to insert punctuation.

Entering and Editing Information

Text Input Modes

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

Word Mode

Type text pressing one key per letter. Combinations are translated into common words using the letters on each key and a compressed database.

1. Press Left Soft Key to change to [Word]

mode.

2. Press .

3. Press to complete the word and add a

space.

4. Press

Call the office is displayed.

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Entering and Editing Information

Using the NEXT Key

After entering a word, if the word displayed is not the one you want, press to display additional words from the database.

1. Press .

Good is displayed.

2. Press to display additional choices such as

Home, Gone, Hood, etc.

Abc (Multi-tap) Mode

Type text pressing keys multiple times for words not in the phone’s database.

1. Press Left Soft Key to change to Abc mode.

2. Press to change to ABC Caps Lock.

3. Press .

LG is displayed.

123 (Numbers) Mode

Type numbers pressing each key only once.

1. Press Left Soft Key to change to 123 mode.

2. Press .

5551212 is displayed.

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Symbols Mode

Insert special characters into your text. Choose from 36 special characters including “SP” to insert a space and “LF” to force text to the next line.

1. Press Left Soft Key to change to Symbols mode.

2. Press Right Soft Key [Next] to view next 12 symbols or Left Soft Key [Prev] to view previous 12.

3. Use to highlight the special character you want to insert and press to select it.

4. Press Left Soft Key to change to another text mode.

Changing Letter Case

Set capitalization before typing. Press to choose Initial Cap (Word / Abc), Caps Lock (WORD / ABC), and lowercase (word / abc).

Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

Store up to 500 entries with up to 5 phone numbers each.

Storing Basics

1. Enter a number (max. 48 digits), then press Left Soft Key [Save].

2. Use to select where to save, then press .

Create New/ Update Existing

3. Use to select a Label and press .

Mobile 1 / Home / Work / Mobile 2 / Fax

4. Enter a name (max. 22 characters), then press

5. Press [SAVE] to save and exit.

Customizing Individual Entries

1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts].

2. Use to select an entry, then press Left Soft Key [Edit].

3. Use to select the information to customize.

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

Allows you to enter an email address to the Contact entry.

Group

Allows you to organize your Contacts into groups.

Picture

Sets a picture that will display to identify the caller when they call your phone.

Ringtone

Sets a specific ringtone that will play to identify the caller when they call your phone.

TXT Msg Alert

Sets a specific ringtone that will play when they send a message to your phone.

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Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

Speed Dial

Allows you to set up your Speed Dials.

1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts], then use to select an entry.

2. Press Left Soft Key [Edit].

3. Use to select a phone number, then press

Right Soft Key [Options].

4. Use to select Set Speed Dial, then press

5. Enter a Speed Dial digit.

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Use the keypad, then press .

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Use to select the Speed Dial digit, then press .

6. Press Ye s, then press to save.

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Storing a Number with a Pause

Pauses allow you to enter additional series of numbers to access automated systems such as Voicemail or credit billing numbers. Pause types are: Wait (W) The phone stops dialing until you press Left Soft Key [Release] to send the next string of digits. 2-Sec Pause (P) The phone waits 2 seconds before sending the next string of digits.

1. Enter the number, then press Right Soft Key [Options].

2. Use to select 2-Sec Pause / Wait , then press .

3. Enter additional number(s) (e.g., pin number, credit card number, etc.).

4. Press Left Soft Key [Save] and continue saving the Contact entry as needed.

Adding Another Phone Number

Adding a Pause to a Contact Entry

From Standby Mode

1. Enter a phone number, then press Left Soft Key [Save].

2. Use to select Update Existing, then press

3. Use to select an existing entry, then press

4. Use to select they phone number type, then

press .

Mobile 1 / Home / Work / Mobile 2 / Fax

5. Press to save.

From the Contact List Screen

1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts].

2. Use to select an entry, then press Left Soft

Key [Edit].

3. Use to select the phone number field to add,

then enter the number and press to save.

1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts].

2. Use to select a Contact entry, then press Left Soft Key [Edit].

3. Use to select the phone number that you want to add a pause to, then press Right Soft Key [Options].

4. Press Add Pause.

5. Press Wait or 2-Sec Pause.

6. Enter additional number(s) as necessary.

7. Press [SAVE] when the number is fully entered with pause(s).

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To delete a pause simply access the phone number field then press to individually delete number(s) and pause character (P or W).

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Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

Changing

Saved Information

To change any information you stored, access the Edit Contact screen:

1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts].

2. Use to select an entry, then press Left Soft Key [Edit].

3. Use to select the information you want to change.

4. Make the changes, then press .

Default Number

The Default Number is the phone number you entered when you created the Contact. Another number can be saved as the Default Number.

1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts].

2. Use to highlight the Contact entry you want to edit, then press Left Soft Key [Edit].

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3. Use to highlight the phone number you want to set as the Default Number and press Right Soft Key [Options].

4. Press Set As Default then select Ye s. A confirmation message is displayed.

5. Press [SAVE] to save the change, otherwise a pop-up screen will ask if you want to save.

Deleting

Deleting a Phone Number

1. In Contacts, select a Contact entry, then press

Left Soft Key [Edit].

2. Scroll to select a phone number.

3. Press and hold to delete it.

4. Press .

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Deleting a phone number only works when there

is more than one phone number or email

address listed for a contact.

Deleting a Contact Entry

1. Select the entry from your Contacts.

2. Press Right Soft Key [Options], then press Erase.

3. Press to erase or to cancel and keep

the Contact entry.

Deleting a Speed Dial

1. Select the entry from your Contacts, then press

Left Soft Key [Edit].

2. Scroll to the number set as Speed Dial and press

Right Soft Key [Options].

3. Press Remove Speed Dial.

4. Press Yes .

5. Press to update the Contact entry.

Searching Your Phone’s Memory

You can search for information you stored in your VX5300 phone. Scroll through your contents from A to Z, or jump directly to a specific letter of the alphabet.

Scrolling Through Your Contacts

1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts]. Contacts list is displayed alphabetically.

2. Use to scroll through the list.

Searching by Letter

1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts]. Contacts list is displayed alphabetically.

2. Press (or press repeatedly) the key on the keypad that corresponds with the search letter.

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Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

Calling From Your Phone’s Memory

Place calls quickly and easily to numbers stored in your phone.

From Contacts

1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts].

2. Use to select an entry, then press to place the call.

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From Recent Calls

1. Press [MENU].

2. Press to select RECENT CALLS.

3. Use to select Missed / Received / Dialed /

4. Use to select the phone number.

5. Press to place the call.

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When you press , the Default Number is dialed. If multiple numbers are saved in the entry, press and select the one you want to call before pressing .

All / View Timers, then press .

Speed Dialing

Allows you to make phone calls quickly and easily to numbers stored in Contacts. You need to set Speed Dials in your Contacts and enable One-Touch Dial before using this feature.

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Speed Dials From 1 to 9

Press and hold the Speed Dial digit. Your phone recalls the phone number from your phone, displays it briefly, and then dials it.

Speed Dials From 10 to 99

Press the first Speed Dial digit, then press and hold the key of the last Speed Dial digit.

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Speed Dials 97, 98, and 99

Speed Dials 97, 98, and 99 are preset to access certain phone account information: 97 (#BAL), 98 (#MIN), and 99 (#PMT). Unlike Speed Dial 1, these can be changed if you want.

Speed Dial 1 is for Voicemail.

You can also enter the Speed Dial digit(s), then press .

GET IT NOW

Menu Access

Press [MENU] to have access to five phone menus. There are two methods of accessing menus and submenus:

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Use to highlight and select, or

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Press the number key that corresponds to the submenu.

For example:

1. Press [MENU]. Five menu items are displayed horizontally across the top of the screen. Use to scroll through the list of menus.

2. Use to highlight your preferred setting and press to select it.

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Press to go back one step. This will cancel without saving.

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Get It Now®allows you to do more than just talk on your phone. Get It Now is a technology and service that allows you to download and use applications on your phone. With Get It Now, it’s quick and easy to personalize your phone to your lifestyle and tastes. Just download the applications that appeal to you. With a wide range of software available, from ringtones to games to productivity tools, you can be assured that you can find something useful, practical, or entertaining.

Downloading Applications

You can use Get It Now and download applications anywhere on the Verizon Wireless network, as long as your phone is receiving a digital signal.

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If the Application name is too long, the download is not fully successful and won't run as expected. You can name each downloaded file up to 36 letters. Special characters such as + , ; = [ ] are not available.

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GET IT NOW

Incoming Calls

While downloading an application, incoming calls automatically go to your Voicemail, if available. If you don’t have Voicemail, the caller will receive a busy signal during the download. When using applications, an incoming call will automatically pause the application and allow you to answer the call. When you complete your call, you can resume using the application.

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You can access the GET IT NOW feature directly by pressing (by default).

Access and Options

1. Press [MENU].

2. Press 2 times to select [GET IT NOW].

3. Select a submenu.

1. Get Tunes & Tones: Download and play various ringtones or sounds anytime.

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2. Get PIX: View your digital pictures right on your wireless phone. Take and trade pictures with your friends instantly.

3. Get Fun & Games: Turn your phone into a handheld arcade with exciting and challenging games like Tetris, EverQuest

SPORTS

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR®Golf.

and EA

4. Get News & Info: Get the lastes news, sport, weather, stock quotes and other information.

5. Get Going: Find places and things while you're on the go. Look for a great restaurant, nearest ATM, etc.

6. Get Extras

Anything Unclear?

Press Right Soft Key [Info] to see your memory status, activity log, help text, and GET IT NOW status. Use the Help option to view information from buying new applications to expired applications.

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