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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 temperatu res 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 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . .14

Menus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Getting Started with Your

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Charging with USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Battery Temperature Protection . . .18

Battery Charge Level . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Turning the Phone On and Off . . . .19

Turning the Phone On . . . . . . . . . .19

Turning the Phone Off . . . . . . . . . .19

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Correcting Dialing Mistakes . . . . . .19

Redialing Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Quick Access to Convenient

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Vibrate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Sounds Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Mute Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Volume Quick Adjustment . . . . . . . .21

Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

Storing a Number with Pauses . . .24 Adding Another Phone Number . .24

Changing the Default Number . . . .25

Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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

MEDIA CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

1. Tunes & Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

1.1 Get New Ringtones . . . . . . . . . .27

1.2 My Ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

1.3 My Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

2. Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

2.1 Get New Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . .29

2.2 My Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

2.3 Take Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

2.4 Online Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

3. Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

4. Mobile Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

5. Browse & Download . . . . . . . . . .34

6. Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

MESSAGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

1. New Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

1.1 TXT Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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1.2 Picture Message . . . . . . . . . . . .38

1.3 Voice Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

2. Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

3. Sent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

4. Drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

5. Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

6. Mobile IM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

7. Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

8. Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

1. Entry Mode (T9 Word/ Abc/ ABC/

123/ T9 Palabra) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

2. Auto Save Sent (On/ Off/

Prompt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

3. Auto Erase Inbox (On/ Off) . . . .45

4. Messaging Font Size . . . . . . . . .45

5. TXT Auto View (On/Off) . . . . . . .45

6. TXT Auto Scroll (On/Off) . . . . . .45

7. Multimedia Auto Receive

(On/Off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

8. Quick Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

9. Voicemail # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

0. Callback # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

*. Signature (None/ Custom) . . . . .45

Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

CONTACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

1. New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

2. Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

3. Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

4. Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

5. In Case of Emergency (ICE) . . . .49

6. My Name Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

RECENT CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

1. Missed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

2. Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

3. Dialed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

4. All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

5. View Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

SETTINGS & TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . .54

1. My Verizon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

2. Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

2.1 Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . .54

2.1.1 Call <Name or Number> . . .55

2.1.2 Send Msg to <Name or

Number> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

2.1.3 Go to <Menu> . . . . . . . . . . .55

2.1.4 Check <Item> . . . . . . . . . . . .55

2.1.5 Contacts <Name> . . . . . . . .56

2.1.6 My Verizon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

2.1.7 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

2.2 Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

2.3 Ez Tip Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

2.4 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

2.5 Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

2.6 Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

2.7 World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

2.8 Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

3. Bluetooth®Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

3.1 Add New Device

Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

My Device Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Discovery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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Supported Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Auto Pair Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

4. Sounds Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

4.1 Master Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

4.2 Call Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

4.2.1 Call Ringtone . . . . . . . . . . .64

4.2.2 Call Vibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

4.3 Alert Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

4.4 Keypad Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

4.5 Service Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

4.6 Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

4.7 Voice Clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

5. Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

5.1 Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

5.1.1 Personal Banner . . . . . . . . .67

5.1.2 ERI Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

5.2 Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

5.3 Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

5.4 Display Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

5.5 Main Menu Settings . . . . . . . . .69

5.6 Font Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

5.7 Font Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

5.8 Clock Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

6. Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

6.1 Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

6.2 Set Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

6.2.1 Set My Shortcuts . . . . . . . . .72

6.2.2 Set Directional Keys . . . . . . .72

6.3 Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . .73

6.4 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

6.5 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

6.6 Current Country . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

6.7 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

6.7.1 Edit Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

6.7.2 Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . .75

6.7.3 Phone Lock . . . . . . . . . . . .75

6.7.4 Lock Phone Now . . . . . . . .76

6.7.5 Reset Default . . . . . . . . . .76

6.7.6 Restore Phone . . . . . . . . . .76

6.8 System Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

6.9 NAM Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

7. Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

7.1 Answer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

7.2 Auto Retry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

7.3 TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

7.4 One Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

7.5 Voice Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

7.6 DTMF Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

7.7 Assisted Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

8. Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

9. Phone Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

9.1 My Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

9.3 Icon Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

9.4 Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

TIA Safety Information . . . . . . . . . .84

Exposure to Radio Frequency

Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Antenna Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Phone Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Tips on Efficient Operation . . . . . . .85

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

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Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Pacemakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Hearing Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Other Medical Devices . . . . . . . . . .86

Health Care Facilities . . . . . . . . . . .86

Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Posted Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Blasting Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Potentially Explosive Atmosphere .86 For Vehicles Equipped with an Air

Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Charger and Adapter Safety . . . . . .88

Battery Information and Care . . . . .88

Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards89

General Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Caution: Avoid potential hearing

loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

FDA Consumer Update . . . . . . . . .93

10 Driver Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . .100

Consumer Information on SAR .103 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility

(HAC) Regulations for Wireless

Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

LIMITED WARRANTY

STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Acronyms and Abbreviations . .111

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

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Welcome

Thank you for choosing the VX5500 cellular phone 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, such as greatly enhanced voice clarity, this compact phone offers:

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Built-in VGA Camera

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Mobile Web 2.0

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Sleek and Compact Design

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Large, easy-to-read, 8-line backlit LCD with status icons

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Media Center capable for game, wallpaper and ringtone downloads

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23-key keypad and Directional Key

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Long battery standby and talk time

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Easy operation using menudriven interface with prompts

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Paging, messaging, Voicemail, caller ID, IM and chat

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Advanced Voice Recognition

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Quick calling functions including, auto answer, auto retry, 999 speed dials, and voice commands

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Flash Wallpaper with fun animations

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Bilingual (English and Spanish) Capability

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Bluetooth®wireless technology (for certain profiles)

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.

NOTE

Find the interactive user guide on the web for your convenience where you can freely surf and interactively learn how to use your phone step-by-step. Go to http://www

then choose your phone model then select Equipment Guide.

Support

.verizonwireless.com

Phones & Devices

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Technical Details

Important Information

This user’s guide provides important information on the use and operation of your phone. Please read this guide carefully prior to using the phone to be able to use your phone to its greatest advantage 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.

Information to User

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 to radio 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 which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operated the equipment under FCC rules.

Technical Details

The VX5500 is an all 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 the phone to keep communication from

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Technical Details

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

CDMA Standard

Basic Air Interface

Network

Service

Designator Description

TIA/EIA-95A TSB-74 ANSI J-STD-008 TIA/EIA-IS2000

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

TIA/EIA/IS-1

TIA/EIA/IS-96-B TIA/EIA/IS-637 TIA/EIA/IS-6 IS-801 TIA/EIA/IS-707-A

section as IS-95. Its battery life is twice as long as IS-95. The following table lists some major CDMA standards.

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

CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface

14.4kbps radio link protocol and inter-band operations

5 adapted for PCS fr

IS-9 1xRTT Air Interface

MAS-BS PCSC-RS Intersystem operations Non-signaling da

Speech CODEC

Short Message Service

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Position Determination Service (gpsOne)

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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

0.78 inches (2 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.78 inches (2 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 0.78 inches (2 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.) To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm) between the user / bystander and vehicle-mounted external antenna. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.

Caution

Use only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas (or modifications to the antenna) could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or violate FCC regulations. Don't use the phone with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could cause a minor skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.

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Phone Overview

1. Earpiece

2. Flip

3. Main LCD Screen

4. OK Key /

Directional Key

5. Left Soft Key

6. Speakerphone Key

7. 2.5 mm Headset Jack

8. SEND Key

9. Side Keys /

Volume Keys Up/Down

10. Voice Commands Key

11. Accessory Charger Port

12. International Call Prefix Key

1. Earpiece Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.

2. Flip Use to make or answer calls. Flip open to reveal the keypad to dial a number or answer an incoming call. Close the flip to end the call.

3. Main LCD Screen Displays messages and indicator icons.

4. OK Key / Directional Key Use the OK Key to select the function displayed at the bottom 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.

5. Left Soft Key Use to access Messaging menu.

6. Speakerphone Key Use to change to

speakerphone mode.

7. 2.5 mm Headset Jack Allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.

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13. Camera Lens

Verizon Wireless

15. Right Soft Key

16. CLR Key

17. Camera Key

18. PWR/END Key

19. Alphanumeric Keypad

20. Vibrate Mode Key

21. Microphone

8. SEND Key Use to make and answer calls.

9. Side Keys / Volume Keys Up/Down Use to

adjust the Master Volume in standby mode* and the Earpiece Volume during a call.

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

11. Accessory Charger Port Connects the phone to the battery charger, or other compatible accessory.

12. International Call Prefix Key To make an international call, press and hold for 2 or 3 seconds. + is the international calling code.

* Standby mode is when the phone is waiting for input from you.

No menu is displayed and the phone isn

action. It’s the starting point for all of the instruction steps. This User Manual gives navigation instructions according to the default "list" Main Menu Layout in the Display Settings menu. If other themes or menus are set, navigating the phone's menus may be different.

14. Front LCD Screen

’t performing any

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13. Camera Lens Used to take a photo. Keep it clean for optimal photo quality.

14. Front LCD Screen Display digital clock and phone status.

15. Right Soft Key Use to access Contact List.

16. CLR Key Deletes single spaces or characters

with a quick press, but press and hold to delete entire words. Also backs out of menus, one level at a time.

17. Camera Key Use for quick access to Camera function. Press the camera key turns the handset in to camera mode to take pictures.

Rear view

Battery

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 af ability to send/receive calls.

fect your phone’

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

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

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

21. Microphone Allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.

NOTE

Antenna equipped 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.

Battery Cover

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Phone Overview

Installing the Battery

Remove the battery cover by sliding it downward followed by the arrow indicator. Align the battery with the terminals near the top of the phone. Align the battery cover then slide it to the right side until it clicks into place.

Removing the Battery

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

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EDIA

ENTER

1. Tunes & Tones

1. Get New Ringtones

2. My Ringtones

3. My Sounds

2. Pictures

1. Get New Pictures

2. My Pictures

3. Take Picture

4. Online Album

3. Games

4. Mobile Web

5. Browse & Download

6. Extras

ESSAGING

1. New Message

1. TXT Message

2. Picture Message

3. Voice Message

2. Inbox

3. Sent

4. Drafts

5. Voicemail

6. Mobile IM

7. Email

8. Chat

Menus Overview

ONT

ACTS

ONT

ACTS

1. New Contact

2. Contact List

3. Groups

4. Speed Dials

5. In Case of Emergency

6. My Name Card

MAIL

OBILE

INGTONES

ECENT

AAVIGA

VIGA

ALLS

TOR

1. Missed

2. Received

3. Dialed

4. All

5. View Timers

VZ N

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Menus Overview

ETTINGS

& T

1. My Verizon

2. Tools

1. Voice Commands

2. Calculator

3. Ez Tip Calculator

4. Calendar

5. Alarm Clock

1. Alarm 1

2. Alarm 2

3. Alarm 3

6. Stopwatch

7. World Clock

8. Notepad

3. Bluetooth Menu

1. Add New Device

4. Sounds Settings

1. Master Volume

2. Call Sounds

1. Call Ringtone

2. Call Vibrate

3. Alert Sounds

1. TXT Message

2. Multimedia Message

3. Voicemail

4. Emergency Tone

4. Keypad Volume

5. Service Alerts

1. ERI

2. Minute Beep

3. Call Connect

4. Charge Complete

6. Power On/Off

1. Power On

OOLS

2. Power Off

7. Voice Clarity

5. Display Settings

1. Banner

1. Personal Banner

2. ERI Banner

2. Backlight

1. Display

2. Keypad

3. Wallpaper

1. Main Wallpaper

1. My Pictures

2. Fun Animations

2. Front Wallpaper

4. Display Themes

5. Main Menu Settings

6. Font Type

7. Font Size

8. Clock Format

6. Phone Settings

1. Airplane Mode

2. Set Shortcuts

3. Voice Commands

4. Language

5. Location

6. Current Country

7. Security

1. Edit Codes

2. Restrictions

3. Phone Lock

4. Lock Phone Now

5. Reset Default

6. Restore Phone

8. System Select

9. NAM Select

7. Call Settings

1. Answer Options

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2. Auto Retry

3. TTY Mode

4. One Touch Dial

5. Voice Privacy

6. DTMF Tones

7. Assisted Dialing

8. Memory

9. Phone Info

1. My Number

2. SW/HW Version

3. Icon Glossary

4. Software Update

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

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Getting Started with Your Phone

Charging the Battery

To use the charger provided with your phone:

NOTICE

Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone. Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.

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

NOTICE

Please make sure that the LG logo faces down before inserting a charger or data cable into the charger port of your phone.

2. The charge time varies depending upon the battery level.

Charging with USB

You can use your computer to charge your phone. Connect one end of the USB cable to the charging accessory port on your phone and the other end to a highpower USB port on your PC. But prior to do these steps, you need to have proper USB drivers. LG USB Driver is downloadable below site; http://us.lge.com > Click SUPPORT > Click DOWNLOAD and search for LG USB Driver.

NOTE

Low power USB port is not supported, such as the USB port on your keyboard or bus-powered USB hub. USB driver should be installed before charging with USB.

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.

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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 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. Install a charged battery or connect the phone to an external power source.

2. With the flip open, press (located above the key on the keypad) until the LCD screen lights up.

Turning the Phone Off

With the flip open, press and hold

until the display turns off.

Making Calls

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

for about three seconds.

If necessary, enter the lock code.

2. Enter the phone number.

3. Press .

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, name, or location.

Correcting Dialing Mistakes

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

Redialing Calls

With the flip open, press twice to redial the last number dialed.

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Getting Started with Your Phone

Receiving Calls

1. When the phone rings or vibrates, you can answer the call by simply opening the flip.

NOTE

If the Answer Options setting is set to Any Key, you can:

●

Open the flip and press the Left Soft Key [Quiet] to mute the ringing or vibration for that call.

●

Open the flip and press the Right Soft Key [Ignore] to end the call or send it directly to Voicemail.

2. Press to end the call, or simply close the flip.

Screen Icons

When the phone is on, the top line of the LCD screen displays phone status icons. To see the icon glossary, with the flip open, go to MENU -> Settings &

Tools -> Phone Info -> Icon Glossary on your phone.

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Quick Access to Convenient Features

Vibrate Mode

Sets the phone to vibrate instead of ring ( is displayed). To set Vibrate Mode, with the flip open, press and hold . To return to Normal Mode, press and hold .

Sounds Off

Quickly deactivate your phone's sounds when you're in a place where phone sounds would be disruptive. From standby mode with the flip open, press and hold the lower side volume key for 3 seconds. To return to normal sounds mode, press and hold the upper side 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], then to unmute

Key press the Left Soft Key

[Unmute].

Volume Quick Adjustment

Quickly adjust ringer and earpiece volumes by pressing the upper side volume key on the left side of the phone to increase and lower volume side key to decrease.

NOTE

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

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/or picture if applicable of the person calling when your phone rings.

Voice Commands

Voice Commands allow you to do things by verbal command (e.g., make calls, confirm Voicemail, etc.). With the flip open, press the Voice Commands Key (on the left side of the phone) and follow the prompts.

NOTEVoice Commands can also be started

with the designated key on your Bluetooth®device. Please check the manual of the Bluetooth®device for further instructions.

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Entering and Editing Information

Text Input

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

Left Soft Key: Press to change text input mode.

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

Next: Press to display other matching words in the database in T9 word mode.

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.

Text Input Modes

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

T9 Word/ Abc/ ABC/ 123/ Symbols/ Quick Text/ T9 Palabra

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Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

Storing Basics

1. With the flip open, enter a number (max. 48 digits), then press the Left Soft Key [Save].

2. Use the Directional Key to

3. Use the Directional Key to

4. Enter a name (max. 32

5. Press to exit, to call, or

Add New Contact/

highlight Update Existing, then press .

highlight

Mobile 1/ Home/ Work/

Mobile 2/ Fax, then press .

characters), then press .

the Right Soft Key

[Options].

Customizing Individual Entries

1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts], then use the Directional Key

to highlight an entry.

2. Press the Left Soft Key

3. Use the Directional Key to highlight the information to customize.

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

[Edit].

Speed Dial

Allows you to set up your Speed Dials.

1. With the flip open, 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 a phone number, then press the Right Soft Key [Options].

4. Use the Directional Key to highlight Set Speed Dial, then press .

5. Enter a Speed Dial digit.

●

Use the keypad, then press

●

Use the Directional Key to highlight the Speed Dial digit, then press .

6. Press press to save.

[Contacts],

Yes to confirm, then

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Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

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. Pause types are: Wait (W) The phone stops dialing until you press the Left Soft Key [Release] to advance to the next number. 2-Sec Pause (P) The phone waits two seconds before sending the next string of digits.

1. With the flip open, enter the number, then press the Right Soft

[Options].

Key

2. Use the Directional Key to highlight 2-Sec Pause or Wait, then press .

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

4. Press the Left Soft Key [Save].

5. Choose Add New Contact/Update Existing.

6. Choose

7. Continue entering information for

Mobile

1/Home/Work/Mobile 2/Fax.

the Contact entry as necessary.

Adding Another Phone Number

From standby mode

1. With the flip open, enter a phone number, then press the Left Soft Key [Save].

2. Use the Directional Key to

3. Use the Directional Key to

4. Use the Directional Key to

From the Contact List Screen

1. With the flip open, press the

2. Use the Directional Key to

3. Use the Directional Key to

Update Existing, then

highlight press .

highlight an existing entry, then press .

highlight Mobile 1/ Home/ Work/ Mobile 2/ Fax, then press to save.

Right Soft Key [Contacts].

highlight an entry, then press the Left Soft Key [Edit].

highlight the phone number field to add, then enter the number and press to save.

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Changing Saved Information

To edit any information you stored, access the Edit Contacts screen:

1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key

2. Use the Directional Key to highlight a Contact entry, then press the Left Soft Key

3. Use the Directional Key to highlight the field you want to change.

4. Make the changes, then press

Adding a Pause to a Contact Entry

1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts].

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 number, then press the Right Soft Key

4. Press Wait or 2-Sec Pause.

5. Enter additional number(s), then press .

[Contacts].

[Edit].

[Options].

Changing the 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. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key

2. Use the Directional Key to highlight an entry.

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 highlight Set As Default, then press .

6. Press number as the default. A confirmation message is displayed.

7. Press again to save.

[Contacts].

Yes to set the new

Deleting

Deleting a Contact Entry

1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts].

2. Use the Directional Key to highlight an entry.

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Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

3. Press the Right Soft Key [Options].

4. Press Erase.

5. Press

Yes to confirm.

Deleting a Speed Dial

1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts].

2. Use the Directional Key to highlight a Contact entry to edit and press

[VIEW].

3. Select the phone number with the Speed Dial, then press [EDIT].

4. Press the Right Soft Key [Options].

5. Press

Remove Speed Dial.

6. Press 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 for Voicemail. Speed Dial 411 is for Directory Assistance.

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 attempt a Speed Dial transmission. To dial Speed Dials with multiple digits, press the first digit(s) as necessary, then press and hold the last digit. For example, to Speed Dial 25, press , then press and hold

NOTE

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

Speed Dials 95, 96, 97, 98, and 99

Speed Dials 95, 96, 97, 98, and 99 are preset to access certain phone account information: 95 (#Warranty Center), 96(#Data), 97 (#BAL), 98 (#MIN), and 99 (#PMT). Unlike Speed Dial 1, these can be changed if you want.

NOTE

411 is not available for

Set

Remove

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MEDIA CENTER

MMEEDDIIAA CCEENNTTEER

MEDIA CENTER allows you to do more than just talk on your phone. MEDIA CENTER is a technology and service that allows you to download and use applications on your phone. With MEDIA CENTER, 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, you can be assured that you can find something useful, practical, or entertaining.

Anything Unclear?

From the MEDIA CENTER menu, press the Right Soft Key [Info] to see your memory status, activity log, help text, and MEDIA CENTER status. Use the Help option to view information from buying new applications to expired applications.

1. Tunes & Tones

Personalize your phone with ringtones. A wide variety of choices are available, such as current hits, pop, hip-hop, and more.

Access and Options

1. With the flip open, press

[MENU].

2. Press MEDIA CENTER.

3. Press Tunes & Tones.

4. Select a submenu by pressing the number that corresponds with the submenu.

1.1 Get New Ringtones

Allows you to connect to MEDIA CENTER and download various ringtones.

1. With the flip open, press [MENU].

2. Press MEDIA CENTER.

3. Press Tunes & Tones.

4. Press

Get New Ringtones.

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MEDIA CENTER

1.2 My Ringtones

Allows you to select a desired ringtone, or download a new ringtone.

1. With the flip open, press [MENU].

2. Press

3. Press Tunes & Tones.

4. Press My Ringtones.

5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a ringtone and press the Left Soft Key [Set As]. You can press [PLAY] to play the ringtone.

●

select the Contact to be identified by the ringtone you selected.

●

corresponding number key to set the ringtone for one of the following:

All Messages/ TXT Message/ Multimedia Message/ Voicemail

MEDIA CENTER.

Ringtone Contact ID: Highlight and

Alert Sounds: Press the

1.3 My Sounds

Allows you to record a new sound or select a desired sound.

How to record a new sound

1. With the flip open, press [MENU].

2. Press MEDIA CENTER.

3. Press Tunes & Tones.

4. Press My Sounds.

5. Press press to start recording, then press again to stop.

How to select a sound

1. With the flip open, press [MENU].

2. Press

3. Press Tunes & Tones.

4. Press My Sounds.

5. Use the Directional Key to scroll and highlight a preloaded sound.

Options with a sound file highlighted:

●

Record New and

MEDIA CENTER.

Press the Left Soft Key [Erase].

Press [PLAY].

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