LG VX5500 User Manual [en, es]

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VX5500
VX5500
TELÉFONO PARA MENSAJERÍA
USER GUIDE
Guía del Usuario
Printed in Korea
User Guide
VX5500
MESSAGING PHONE
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Copyright©2008 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.
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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.
Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode.
Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode.
Never store your phone in temperatu res less than
-4°F or greater than 122°F.
Do not dispose of your battery near fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.
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.
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft)
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Important Safety Precautions
Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom.
Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. This could cause a fire.
Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. It may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.
Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generate sparks.
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.
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.
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.
Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call.
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.
Store the battery out of reach of children.
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.
Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire.
Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.
Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.
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:
Built-in VGA Camera
Mobile Web 2.0
Sleek and Compact Design
Large, easy-to-read, 8-line backlit LCD with status icons
Media Center capable for game, wallpaper and ringtone downloads
23-key keypad and Directional Key
Long battery standby and talk time
Easy operation using menu­driven interface with prompts
Paging, messaging, Voicemail, caller ID, IM and chat
Advanced Voice Recognition
Quick calling functions including, auto answer, auto retry, 999 speed dials, and voice commands
Flash Wallpaper with fun animations
Bilingual (English and Spanish) Capability
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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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
24
TIA/EIA/IS-1
TIA/EIA/IS-96-B TIA/EIA/IS-637 TIA/EIA/IS-6 IS-801 TIA/EIA/IS-707-A
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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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Packet Da
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.
Verizon Wireless
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’
s
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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M
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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
M
ESSAGING
M
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
C
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ACTS
C
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ACTS
1. New Contact
2. Contact List
3. Groups
4. Speed Dials
5. In Case of Emergency
6. My Name Card
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MAIL
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OBILE
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INGTONES
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1. Missed
2. Received
3. Dialed
4. All
5. View Timers
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Menus Overview
S
ETTINGS
ETTINGS
& T
& T
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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
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].
3.
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
or
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.
R
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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Press the Right Soft Key
[Options] to select:
Send/ To Online Album/ Rename/ Lock(Unlock)/ Erase All/ File Info
2. Pictures
View, take, and trade digital pictures right from your wireless phone.
Access and Options
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Pictures.
4. Select a submenu.
2.1 Get New Pictures
Allows you to connect to MEDIA CENTER and download a variety of images for My Pictures.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press MEDIA CENTER.
3. Press Pictures.
4. Press Get New Pictures.
5. Press Get New Applications.
MEDIA CENTER.
2.2 My Pictures
Allows you to view and manage photos stored in the phone.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Pictures.
4. Press
5. Highlight a picture with the Directional Key and press the Right Soft Key for options.
6. Select one of the following options:
Send Picture Message/ To
Online Album
Set As Main Wallpaper/ Front
Wallpaper/ Picture ID
Take Picture Turns on the
camera function.
Get New Pictures Download
various pictures.
Manage My Pics Allows you to
mark multiple pictures to be erased, moved or locked/ unlocked.
Rename Allows you to change
the file name.
MEDIA CENTER.
My Pictures.
[Options]
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MEDIA CENTER
Lock (Unlock) Allows you to lock
or unlock. Locked files can't be erased accidentally.
File Info Name/ Date/ Time/
Resolution/ Size
* Only appears when the picture is
stored on the phone.
Editing a Picture
Access My Pictures, then use the Directional Key to highlight a picture. Press [VIEW] then press the Right Soft Key [Options] to access additional Edit options like:
Edit Allows you to zoom, rotate and
crop the photo.
2.3 Take Picture
Lets you to take digital pictures.
1. With the flip open, press
[MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Pictures.
4. Press Take Picture.
5. Set the brightness by pressing the Directional Key up and down
Directional Key left and right , and press the Right Soft Key [Options] to change other settings.
NOTE
Select the option(s) to customize.
RESOLUTION 640x480 / 320x240
/160x120
SELF TIMER Off/ 3 Seconds/
5 Seconds/ 10 Seconds
WHITE BALANCE Auto/ Sunny/
Cloudy/ Fluorescent/ Glow
SHUTTER SOUND Shutter/ No
Sound /Say “Cheese”/ Ready! 1 2 3
MEDIA CENTER.
, zoom by pressing the
Zooming is not available on the highest resolution.
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COLOR EFFECTS Normal/
Negative/ Aqua/ Sepia/ Black&White
NIGHT MODE On/ Off PHOTOMETRY Average/ Spot/
Spot Multiple
PREVIEW Actual view/ Full
screen
6. Take a picture by pressing [TAKE].
7. Press the Left Soft Key
[Save]. The picture is stored in My Pictures.
TIP
Taking pictures with the flip closed. Press and hold the side camera key on the right side of the phone. And then press the side volume keys on the left side of the phone.
2.4 Online Album
Use to access the Online Album (PIX Place).
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
MEDIA CENTER.
3. Press Pictures.
4. Press Online Album.
5. Login your mobile number and password, as applicable.
3. Games
Allows you to download games and applications from the MEDIA CENTER server. Choose the software you want from the list displayed on the screen.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press MEDIA CENTER.
3. Press Games.
4. Press Get New Applications.
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MEDIA CENTER
4. Mobile Web
Mobile Web feature allows you to access news, sports, weather and email from your Verizon Wireless device. Access and selections within this feature are dependent upon your service provider. For specific information on Mobile Web through your phone, contact your service provider.
SHORTCUT
Pressing the Directional Key is the shortcut to accessing Mobile Web 2.0 by default.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press MEDIA CENTER.
3. Press Mobile Web.
Ending a Browser Session
End a Browser session by pressing
.
Navigating Through the Browser
On-screen items appear in one of the following ways:
Numbered options
You can use your numeric keypad or you can select the items by moving the cursor and pressing the appropriate Soft Keys.
Links embedded in content
You can act on the options or the links using the Soft Keys just below the display screen.
Text or numbers
You can select the items by moving the cursor and pressing the appropriate Soft Keys.
Scrolling
Use the Directional Key . A cursor lets you know which item is currently selected.
Fast Scrolling
Press and hold the Directional Key
to quickly move the cursor up
and down on the current screen.
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Press the Side Keys to move up and down a page at a time.
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Home Page
Press Right Soft Key [Menu] and select 1. VZW Home or press and hold to go to the Home Page.
View Browser Menu
Press Voice Commands key to display the Browser menu.
Soft Keys
To navigate to different screens or select special functions, use the Soft Keys. The function associated with the Soft Keys can change for each page and depends on each highlighted item.
Left Soft Key
Left Soft Key is used primarily for options or selecting an item but its function may change, depending on the content displayed.
Right Soft Key
Right Soft Key is used primarily for secondary options or a menu of secondary options.
Entering Text, Numbers, or Symbols
When prompted to enter text, the current text entry method appears above the Right Soft Key as Word, Abc, ABC, 123 or Symbols. To change the input mode, press the Right Soft Key . To create an upper case character, press .
Deleting Text/Number Entered
When entering text or numbers, press to clear the last number, letter, or symbol. Press and hold to clear the input field completely.
Initiating a Phone Call From the Browser
You can make a phone call from the Browser if the site you are using supports the feature (the phone number may be highlighted and the Left Soft Key appears as Call). The browser connection is terminated when you initiate the call. After you end the call, your phone returns to the screen from which you initiated the call.
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MEDIA CENTER
5. Browse & Download
Everything you need to know while you’re on the go.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press MEDIA CENTER.
3. Press Browse & Download.
4. Press Get New Applications or select VZ Navigator using the Directional Key then press .
VZ Navigator
Now you can find the address of a great restaurant or the nearest ATM. Check movie times. Discover the latest hot spots. And know exactly how to get where you’re going. VZ Navigator puts all the advanced features of the latest GPS devices and systems on your wireless device — at a fraction of the price.
SM
NOTES●To use VZ Navigator, you must
turn location on. (See page 73)
Download, subscription and airtime required for use; only in National Enhanced Service Coverage Area: accuracy and completeness of information is not guaranteed; information about location of device will be used to deliver service.
6. Extras
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Extras.
4. Press Get New
Applications.
MEDIA CENTER.
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MESSAGING
MMEESSSSAAGGIINNGG
SHORTCUT
From standby mode, pressing the Left Soft Key
is a hot key to your MESSAGING.
Text messages, Picture messages, and the Voicemail box become available as soon as the phone is powered on.
Check types of messages by pressing the Left Soft Key [Messaging].
Make a call to the callback number (in Inbox) by pressing
during a message check.
Depending on the content and size of your messages, the phone can store well over 540 messages. The information stored in the message is determined by phone model and service capability. Other limits to available characters per message may exist. Please check with your service provider for system features and capabilities.
New Message Alert
Your phone will alert you when you have new messages.
1. The phone displays a message on the screen.
2. The message icon ( ) is displayed on the display screen. In the case of a high priority message, the icon will blink.
1. New Message
Allows you to send messages (Text, Picture, and Voice). Each message has a destination (Address) and information (Message). These are dependent upon the type of message you want to send. You can also attach files to your messages including pictures, sounds, and name cards.
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MESSAGING
1.1 TXT Message
The Basics of Sending a Text Message
1. With the flip open, press the Left Soft Key [Message].
2. Press New Message.
3. Press TXT Message.
4. Enter the phone number of the recipient or the email address for an email message. You can enter up to 10 addresses for a single message.
5. Press the Directional Key downward.
6. Type your message in the text field.
7. Press
[SEND].
Customizing the Message Using Options
Editing the To: field
1. With the To field highlighted, press the Right Soft Key [Add].
2. Select the option(s) to customize.
From Contacts/ Recent Calls/ Groups
Editing Text
1. With the Text field highlighted, press the Right Soft Key [Options].
2. Select the option(s) to customize.
Insert Quick Text Allows you to
add Quick Text.
Save As Draft Saves the
message into the Drafts folder.
Add Allows you to add Graphic,
Animation, Sound, Signature, Name Card, or Address From Contacts .
Copy Text Allows you to copy
text.
Paste Allows you to paste the
text you last copied into a text field.
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Format Text Allows you to
change the look of the text.
Alignment/ Font Size/ Font Style/ Text Color/ Background
Priority Level Gives priority to
the message.
High/ Normal
Callback # Inserts a pre-
programmed callback number with your message.
On/ Off/ Edit
Save Quick Text Allows you to
save the message as a Quick Text.
Cancel Message Cancels
message editing and goes to the previous menu.
3. Complete and then send the message.
Using Contacts to Send a Message
You can designate an entry saved in your Contacts as the address instead of manually entering the destination.
1. With the flip open, press the Left Soft Key
2. Press
[Message].
New Message.
3. Press TXT Message.
4. Press the Right Soft Key [Add].
5. Use the Directional Key to
From Contacts and
highlight press .
6. Use the Directional Key to highlight the Contact entry containing the destination and press to mark the contact.
7. Press the Left Soft Key [Done].
NOTE
The Address feature allows multi­sending of up to 10 total addresses.
8. Complete the message as necessary.
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1.2 Picture Message
The Basics of Sending a Picture Message
1. With the flip open, press the Left Soft Key [Message].
2. Press New Message.
3. Press Picture Message.
4. Enter the cellular phone number or email address of the recipient.
5. Press the Directional Key downward.
6. Type your message in the text field.
7. Use the Directional Key to highlight
Picture and press the Left Soft Key [My Pics]. Use the Directional Key to select the image you want to send, then press .
8. Use the Directional Key to Sound, then press the
highlight Left Soft Key [Sounds]. Use the Directional Key to highlight the audio file you want to send then press .
9. Use the Directional Key to
10. Use the Directional Key to
11. Press [SEND].
1. With the To field highlighted,
2. Select the option(s) to customize.
1. With the Text field highlighted,
2. Select the option(s) to customize.
Name Card, then press
highlight the Left Soft Key [Contacts]. Use the Directional Key to choose My Name
Card/ From Contacts.
Subject and enter the
highlight subject.
A confirmation message is displayed.
Editing the To: field
press the Right Soft Key
[Add].
From Contacts/ From Recent Calls/ Groups/ To Online Album/ To Contacts
Editing Text
press the Right Soft Key [Options].
Preview Displays the Picture
message as it would be seen by the recipient.
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Save As Draft Saves the
message into the Drafts folder.
Insert Quick Text Allows you to
add Quick Text.
Copy Text Allows you to copy
the input text.
Paste Allows you to paste the
text you last copied into a text field.
Add Slide Insert multiple
pictures into a picture message.
Priority Level Gives priority to
the message.
High/ Normal
Cancel Message Cancels
message editing and goes to Messaging menu.
Editing Picture
1. With the Picture field highlighted,
press the Right Soft Key [Options].
2. Select the option(s) to customize.
Preview/ Save As Draft/ Add Slide/ Priority Level/ Remove Picture/ Cancel Message
Editing Sound
1. With the Sound field highlighted, press the Right Soft Key [Options].
2. Select the option(s) to customize.
Preview/ Save As Draft/ Add Slide/ Priority Level/ Remove Sound/ Cancel Message
Editing Name Card
1. With the Name Card field highlighted, press the Right Soft Key [Options].
2. Select the option(s) to customize.
Preview/ Save As Draft/ Add Slide/ Priority Level/ Remove Name Card/ Cancel Message
Editing a Subject
1. With the Subject field highlighted, press the Right Soft Key [Options].
2. Select the option(s) to customize.
Preview/ Save As Draft/ Insert Quick Text/ Add Slide/ Priority Level/ Cancel Message
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1.3 Voice Message
The Basics of Sending a Voice Message
1. With the flip open, press the Left Soft Key [Message].
2. Press New Message.
3. Press Voice Message.
4. Press to start recording.
5. Record your voice message.
6. Press to end recording.
7. Enter the cellular phone number or email address of the recipient.
8. Press the Directional Key downward.
9. Type your message.
10. Use the Directional Key to
11. Use the Directional Key to
12. Press [SEND].
Name Card, then press
highlight the Left Soft Key [Contacts]. Use the Directional Key to choose My Name
Card/ From Contacts.
Subject and enter the
highlight subject.
After a connecting display, message is transmitted.
2. Inbox
The phone alerts you in 3 ways when you receive a new message:
By displaying a notification message on the screen.
By sounding a sound or vibration, if set.
By displaying . (The icon will blink when you get a high priority message.)
Viewing Your Inbox
1. With the flip open, press the Left Soft Key [Message].
2. Press Inbox.
3. Options from here with a message highlighted:
Press [OPEN] to view the message.
Press the Left Soft Key [Erase] to erase the highlighted message.
Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to access the options.
Reply Replies to the origination
address of the received message.
Reply With Copy Replies to the
origination address with a copy of the original message attached.
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Forward Forwards a received
message to other destination address(es).
Add To Contacts Stores the
callback number, email address, and numbers from the address of the received message into your Contacts.
Extract Addresses Allows you to
extract addresses.
Sort By Sender/Time Allows you
to sort messages alphabetically by sender's name or by time received.
Manage Inbox Allows you to
manage (lock or erase) message list.
Message Info Allows you to
check the received message information.
Message Icon Reference
New/ Unread TXT Messages
Opened/ Read TXT Messages
Priority High
Locked New/ Unread Multimedia
Message
Open/ Read Multimedia Message
New/Unread Browser Messages
Opened/Read Browser Messages
New/Unread Notification Messages
Open/Read Notification Messages
* Multimedia Message indicates Picture/ Voice
Message.
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3. Sent
Depending on the content and size of your messages, you can save up to 100 Sent messages. This menu lists your Sent messages. Use it to verify whether the transmission was successful or not and view message contents.
1. With the flip open, press the Left Soft Key
2. Press Sent.
3. Options from here with a message highlighted:
Press [OPEN] to view the message.
Press the Left Soft Key [Erase] to erase highlighted message.
Press the Right Soft Key [Options].
Forward Forwards a sent
message to other destination address(es).
Send Allows you to retransmit
the selected message.
Add To Contacts Stores the
callback number, email address, and numbers from the address of the message into your Contacts.
[Message].
Sort By Recipient/Time Allows
you to sort alphabetically by recipient's name or by time sent.
Manage Sent Allows you to
manage (erase or lock) message list.
Message Info Allows you to
check the sent message information.
Message Icon Reference
Text/Picture/Voice Messages sent
Message delivered Text/Picture/Voice
Messages failed Multiple Messages sent Multiple Messages
delivered Multiple Messages failed Multiple Messages
incomplete Priority High Locked
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4. Drafts
Displays draft messages.
1. With the flip open, press the Left Soft Key
2. Press Drafts.
3. Options from here with a message highlighted:
Press [EDIT] to continue editing the message.
Press the Left Soft Key [Erase].
Press the Right Soft Key [Options].
Send Sends the selected
message.
Add To Contacts Stores the
callback number, email address, and numbers from the address included in the message into your Contacts.
Manage Drafts Allows you to
manage (erase or lock) messages.
Message Icon Reference
[Message].
Draft TXT
Draft Multimedia Message
5. Voicemail
Allows you to view the number of new voice messages recorded in the Voicemail box. Once you exceed the storage limit, old messages are overwritten. When you have a new voice message, your phone will alert you.
Checking Your Voicemail Box
1. With the flip open, press the Left Soft Key [Message].
2. Press
3. Options from here :
Press the Left Soft Key [Clear] to delete information, and then press [Yes].
Press or [CALL] to listen to the message(s).
OR
1. Dial 86 (VM) from your phone or dial your wireless phone number from any touch­tone phone.
2. When the recorded announcement begins, press
3. When prompted, enter your password, then .
Voicemail.
to interrupt (if applicable).
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6. Mobile IM
Allows you to send and receive an Instant Message at any time.
1. With the flip open, press the Left Soft Key
2. Press Mobile IM.
[Message].
7. Email
Allows you to send an email via Mobile Web.
1. With the flip open, press the Left Soft Key
2. Press Email.
3. A Mobile Web Browser session starts.
4. Highlight an email provider and press .
5. Login or enter your email address and password.
[Message].
8. Chat
Allows you to chat with Internet Messenger users.
1. With the flip open, press the Left Soft Key
2. Press Chat.
3. A Mobile Web Browser session starts.
4. Highlight a Chat provider and press .
NOTE
[Message].
This feature may require a subscription to a Chat service provider.
Messaging Settings
Allows you to configure settings for your messages.
1. With the flip open, press the Left Soft Key
2. Press the Left Soft Key [Settings].
3.
Use the Directional Key to highlight one of the settings and press to select it.
[Message].
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Message Settings Sub-Menu Descriptions
1. Entry Mode (T9 Word/ Abc/ ABC/ 123/ T9 Palabra)
Allows you to select the default input mode including Word, Abc, ABC, 123,T9 Palabra.
6. TXT Auto Scroll (On/Off)
Allows the display to automatically scroll while viewing messages.
7. Multimedia Auto Receive(On/Off)
Allows you to directly download the content when receiving a Picture, or Voice message.
2. Auto Save Sent (On/ Off/ Prompt)
With this feature on, messages are automatically saved in the Sent folder when transmitted.
3. Auto Erase Inbox (On/ Off)
With this feature on, read messages are automatically deleted when you exceed the storage limit.
4. Messaging Font Size
Allows you to set the message font size. Choose Normal or Large.
5. TXT Auto View (On/Off)
Allows the phone to directly display the content when receiving a message.
8. Quick Text
Allows you to display, edit, and add text phrases. These text strings allow you to reduce manual text input into messages.
9. Voicemail #
Allows you to manually enter the access number for Voicemail Service. This feature should be only used when a VMS (Voicemail Service) access number is not provided from the network.
0. Callback #
Allows you to automatically send a designated callback number when you send a message.
*. Signature (None/ Custom)
Allows you make/edit a signature to automatically send with your messages.
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Erasing Messages
Allows you to erase messages stored in your Inbox, Sent, or Drafts folders. You can also erase all messages at the same time.
1. With the flip open, press the Left
Soft Key
2. Press the Right Soft Key
[Options] then select one of the following:
Erase Inbox/ Erase Sent/ Erase Drafts/ Erase All
3. Press to erase the
messages selected.
4. Press to confirm the
deletion. A confirmation message is
displayed.
[Message].
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CCOONNTTAACCTTS
S
The Contacts Menu allows you to store names, phone numbers and other information in your phone’s memory.
SHORTCUT
Pressing the Right Soft Key
is a hot key to Contact List.
1. New Contact
Allows you to add a new number to your Contact List.
NOTE
Using this submenu, the number is saved as a new Contact, not into an existing Contact.
1. With the flip open, press
[MENU].
2. Press Contacts.
3. Press New Contact.
4. Enter the name and press the
Directional Key downward.
5. Use the Directional Key to
highlight the phone number type.
6. Enter the number and press .
NOTE
For more detailed information, see page 23.
2. Contact List
Allows you to view your Contact List.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Contacts.
3. Press
4. Use the Directional Key to scroll through your Contacts alphabetically.
TIP
Contact List.
Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to select one of the following:
New Contact/ Erase/ New TXT Message/ New Picture Message/ New Voice Message/ Set As ICE Contact/ Call/ Erase All/ Send Name Card
Press the Left Soft Key [Edit] to edit.
Press to view the entry details.
Use the Go To field, for quick access to an entry without scrolling. For example, to go to "Vet", enter the letter V
.
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3. Groups
Allows you to view your grouped Contacts, add a new group, change the name of a group, delete a group, or send a message to everyone in the selected group.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Contacts.
3. Press
4. View a Group Use the Directional Key to
highlight a group, then press .
Add a New Group
Press the Left Soft Key [New] to add a new group to the list.
Options Using a Group
Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to select one of the following:
New TXT Message/ New Picture Message/ New Voice Message/ Rename/ Erase/ Add/ Send Name Card
Groups.
4. Speed Dials
Allows you to view your list of Speed Dials or designate Speed Dials for numbers entered in your Contacts.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Contacts.
3. Press
4. Use the Directional Key to highlight the Speed Dial position, or enter the Speed Dial digit and press [SET].
5. Use the Directional Key to highlight the Contact then press
numbers, highlight the number for the Speed Dial, then press
6. Press A confirmation message is displayed.
Speed Dials.
. (For Contacts with multiple
.)
Yes to confirm.
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5. In Case of Emergency (ICE)
This menu allows you to store names, phone numbers and other information, which will be very helpful in case of emergency. Also, it allows you to add, read, edit, or erase the notes about yourself as necessary in case an emergency takes place.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Contacts.
3. Press Emergency.
4. Use the Directional Key to highlight Contact 1, 2, or 3, then press [ADD].
5. Press to add Contact from your Contact List.
Highlight the Contact, then press
ICE CONTACT ASSIGNED is displayed.
OR Press to enter information
not stored in your Contact List.
6. The generic Contact label changes to the specified name.
In Case of
.
Entering Your ICE Personal Info
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
Contacts.
3. Press In Case of Emergency.
4. Use the Directional Key to highlight Personal Info, then press .
5. Use the Directional Key to highlight one of the
Note entries,
then press .
6. Enter information that would be helpful in an emergency (e.g., your medical record number), then press .
TIP
When you've assigned ICE Contacts and your phone is locked, the Left Soft Key appears as [ICE] allowing the emergency information to be viewed without unlocking the phone.
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6. My Name Card
Allows you to view all of your personal Contact information including name, phone numbers, and email address in one entry.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Contacts.
3. Press
4. Press [EDIT] to enter your personal Contact information.
5. Use the Directional Key to scroll to the information you want to enter.
6. Enter your information as necessary, then press .
NOTE
My Name Card.
Press the Right Soft Key
[Options]
to send your name card.
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RREECCEENNTT CCAALLLLS
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The Recent Calls Menu is a list of the last phone numbers or Contact entries for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. It's continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
1. Missed
Allows you to view the list of missed calls; up to 90 entries.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Recent Calls.
3. Press
4. Use the Directional Key to highlight an entry, then
Missed.
Press to open the entry. Press to place a call to
the number. Press the Right Soft Key
[Options] to select: Save To Contacts (Details)/ Erase/ Lock(Unlock)/ Erase All/ View Timers
RECENT CALLS
Press the Left Soft Key
[Message] to select: TXT Message/ Picture Message/ Voice Message
2. Received
Allows you to view the list of incoming calls; up to 90 entries.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Recent Calls.
3. Press Received.
4. Use the Directional Key to highlight an entry, then
Press to open the entry.
Press to place a call to the number.
Press the Right Soft Key
[Options] to select: Save To Contacts (Details)/ Erase/ Lock(Unlock)/ Erase All/ View Timers
Press the Left Soft Key
[Message] to select: TXT Message/ Picture Message/ Voice Message
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3. Dialed
Allows you to view the list of outgoing calls; up to 90 entries.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Recent Calls.
3. Press
4. Use the Directional Key to highlight an entry, then
Dialed.
Press to open the entry. Press to place a call to
the number. Press the Right Soft Key
[Options] to select: Save to Contacts(Details)/ Erase/ Lock(Unlock)/ Erase All/ View Timers
Press the Left Soft Key
[Message] to select: TXT Message/ Picture Message/ Voice Message
4. All
Allows you to view the list of all calls; up to 270 entries.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Recent Calls.
3. Press
4. Use the Directional Key to highlight an entry, then
SHORTCUT
All.
Press to open the entry. Press to place a call to
the number. Press the Right Soft Key
[Options] to select: Save to Contacts(Details)/ Erase/ Lock(Unlock)/ Erase All/ View Timers
Press the Left Soft Key
[Message] to select: TXT Message/ Picture Message/ Voice Message
To view a quick list of all your recent calls, press from standby mode.
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5. View Timers
Allows you to view the duration of selected calls.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Recent Calls.
3. Press
4. Use the Directional Key to highlight a call list.
Last Call/ All Calls/ Received Calls/ Dialed Calls/ Roaming Calls/ Transmit Data/ Received Data/ Total Data/ Last Reset/ Lifetime Calls/ Lifetime Data
5. Press the Left Soft Key [Reset] to reset the highlighted timer.
6. Reset all the recorded timers by pressing the Right Soft Key [Reset All].
NOTE
View Timers.
Lifetime Calls and Lifetime Data cannot be reset.
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SSEETTTTIINNGGSS && TTOOOOLLS
S
1. My Verizon
Check your subscription information ranging from your payment plan to your software upgrade or other available service.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press
My Verizon.
2. Tools
Your phone tools include Voice Commands, Calculator, Ez Tip Calculator, Calendar, Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, World Clock, and Notepad.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press
Tools.
2.1 Voice Commands
This feature provides you with the following options equipped with AVR (Advanced Voice Recognition) technology. Each option has its detailed information on the phone and you can check it out by pressing the Left Soft Key [Info].
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Tools.
4. Press Voice Commands.
Access and Options
1. With the flip open, press the Voice Command Key (on the left side of the phone).
The Voice Commands feature has several settings which allow you to customize how you want to use it. Access Voice Commands, then press the Right Soft Key [Settings].
Digit Dial Readout Choice List Automatic/ Always Off
Settings & Tools.
On/ Off
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Sensitivity Control the sensitivity as
Reject More/ Automatic/ Reject Less.
Train Voice If the phone often asks
you to repeat voice command, train the phone to recognize your voice patterns.
Train Words/ Train Digits
Prompts Mode/ Audio Playback/
Timeout For Mode, set Prompts/ Readout + Alerts/ Readout/ Tones Only. For
Audio Playback, set Speakerphone or Earpiece. For Timeout, set 5 seconds or 10 seconds.
Call Alert Ring Only/ Caller ID +
Ring/ Name Repeat
2.1.1 Call <Name or Number>
Say "Call" and then call someone simply by saying the name or phone number. Please speak clearly and say the name or number exactly as it is entered in your Contact List. When you have more than one contact number, you can state the name and number type of the contact (for example, 'Call John Work').
2.1.2 Send Msg to <Name or
Number>
Say "Send Message" and the command will prompt you for the type of message. After choosing the message type, you will be prompted for the contact name, number or group. It will automatically start a message. If you say a full-sentence command, such as 'Send Message to Bob', it will automatically start a text message without asking for the message type. When using 'Send Message' command, speak clearly and say the name, number or group exactly as it is entered in your Contact List.
2.1.3 Go to <Menu>
The 'Go to' command allows you to access a menu within the phone (for example, 'Go to Calendar'). If no menu option is stated, a list of options will be provided.
2.1.4 Check <Item>
The ‘Check’ command allows you to check out a wide range of items such as Phone Status, Voicemail, Messages, Missed Calls, Time, Signal Strength, Battery and Volume.
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2.1.5 Contacts <Name>
You can look up names in your Contacts (for example, 'Contacts John') as well as manage your Contact List including creating, erasing or modifying.
Read out/ Create New/ Erase/ Modify
2.1.6 My Verizon
The 'My Verizon' command provides you with direct access to your Verizon Wireless account information.
2.1.7 Help
Provides a general guideline to using Voice Commands.
2.2 Calculator
Allows you to perform simple mathematical calculations. You can enter numbers up to eight digits and the sixth decimal place. Calculations can be made with up to 4 lines at one time.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press
4. Press Calculator.
Tools.
5. Enter the numbers to get the value you want. To cancel a number, press the Left Soft Key
[Clear].
6. Use the Right Soft Key [Operators] to add parenthesis or power among numbers for calculation.
7. Use the Directional Key to enter operation between numbers and press [ = ] for the result.
NOTE
To insert a decimal, press . To insert ±, press .
2.3 Ez Tip Calculator
Allows you to quickly and easily calculate bill amounts using the bill total, tip % and number of people as variables.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press
4. Press Ez Tip Calculator.
Tools.
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5. Enter the variable fields (Total bill, Tip (%), Split) and the corresponding calculation fields (tip and total for each person) appear automatically.
6. Press the Left Soft Key
[Reset] for another calculation.
2.4 Calendar
Allows you to keep your agenda convenient and easy to access. Simply store your appointments and your phone will alert you with a reminder you set.
SHORTCUT
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press Tools.
4. Press
Pressing the Directional Key
downward from standby mode is a hot key to Calendar by default.
Calendar.
5. Use the Directional Key to highlight the scheduled day.
Left : Previous Day Right : Next Day Up : Previous Week Down : Next Week
6. Press the Left Soft Key
[Add].
7. Enter Subject, then scroll down to set remaining settings.
8. Highlight a Calendar setting field, then press the Left Soft Key [Set]. For each Calendar event you can set:
Start Date & Time
End Date & Time
Repeat
Alerts
Vibrate
Until Tones
9. Use the Directional Key to highlight the setting you want, then press .
10. Press
[SAVE] when Calendar information is complete.
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2.5 Alarm Clock
Allows you to set up to three alarms. At the alarm time, Alarm 1 (or 2 or 3) will be displayed on the LCD screen and the alarm will sound.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Tools.
4. Press Alarm Clock.
5. Use the Directional Key to highlight an Alarm (1, 2, or 3), then press .
6. Enter the alarm information including:
7. Use the Directional Key to highlight the information you want to set, then press the Left Soft Key setting choices.
8. Press [SAVE] after setting all of the Alarm fields as necessary.
NOTE
Settings & Tools.
Turn On/Off Repeat
Set Time
Ringtone
[Set] to view your
You can also open the flip and choose Snooze or Dismiss.
2.6 Stopwatch
Allows you to use your phone as a typical stopwatch. Pressing will start and stop Stopwatch time. While measuring time, press the Left Soft Key to lap. After time has stopped, press the Right Soft Key [Reset].
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
Settings & Tools.
3. Press Tools.
4. Press Stopwatch.
2.7 World Clock
Allows you to determine the current time in another time zone or country by navigating with the Directional Key to the right or left.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press Tools.
4. Press
5. Press the Right Soft Key [Cities] for a list of available cities.
World Clock.
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6. Select a city from the list, then press . The display shows the position of the city on a global map.
7. Press again to zoom in on the city and view its date and time infomation.
NOTE
With the Left Soft Key set to daylight saving time.
[Set DST]
2.8 Notepad
Allows you to add, read, edit, and erase notes to yourself.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press Tools.
4. Press
5. Press the Left Soft Key [Add] to write a new note.
6. Press the Left Soft Key to change the entry mode.
7. After filling in the note, press to save it.
Notepad.
3. Bluetooth®Menu
The VX5500 is compatible with devices that support the Headset, Handsfree, Phonebook Access and Object Push for vCard & vCal. You may create and store 20 pairings within the VX5500 and connect to one device.
,
The approximate communication range for Bluetooth®wireless technology is up to 30 feet (10 meters).
Bluetooth®QD ID B014472
NOTE
Read the user guide of each
®
Bluetooth
accessory that you are trying to pair with your phone because the instructions may be different.
NOTE
Your phone is based on the Bluetooth specification, but it is not guaranteed to work with all devices enabled with
®
Bluetooth
wireless technology. Phone does not support ALL
®
Bluetooth
OBEX Profiles. * For vehicle/accessory compatibility go to www.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchart.
TIPS●HEADSET: Supports use of a
compatible bluetooth mono voice.
HANDSFREE: Supports Bluetooth headsets, and may also support other installed compatible Bluetooth devices with speakerphone capabilities, such as car kits or a conference room device. For Handsfree Car Kit Compatibility, refer to
®
headset for
®
®
®
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www.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchart on the Verizon Wireless website.
PHONEBOOK ACCESS: Allows sharing of your name card, phonebook entries, and call history with a compatible Bluetooth
OBJECT PUSH: Allows sending and receiving of contact name cards and calendar events.
®
device.
3.1 Add New Device
Pairing is the process that allows the handset to locate, establish, and register 1-to-1 connection with the target device.
3.1.1 For pairing with a new Bluetooth®device
1. Follow the Bluetooth®accessory
instructions to set the device to pairing mode.
2. With the flip open, press
[MENU].
3. Press Settings & Tools.
4. Press
5. Press Add New Device.
Set the desired device to pairing.
Bluetooth Menu.
6. If Bluetooth®power is set to off, you will be prompted to turn power on. Highlight Yes and press .
7. The device will appear in Add New Device menu once it has been located. Highlight the device and press .
8. The handset will prompt you for the passcode. Consult the
®
Bluetooth
accessory instructions for the appropriate passcode (typically “0000” - 4 zeroes). Enter the passcode and press . When Auto Pair Handsfree is set to On, the device will try to autopair for headset.
9. When pairing with the Computer, PC or PDA is successful, highlight either Always Ask or Always Connect and press to connect with the device.
10. Once connected, you will see
the device listed in the Bluetooth
®
Menu and Bluetooth®indicator will change to the will show up on your screen when connected to the Bluetooth®device. You can also check out the connection with a blue icon on the list.
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3.1.2 Icon Reference in Adding New Device
When the Bluetooth®wireless connection is built and paired devices are found, the following icons are displayed.
Icon References When a Bluetooth®Wireless Connection is Searched (neither connected
nor paired).
When a carkit device is found by your VX5500 device
When an audio device is found by your VX5500 device
When a PC is found by your VX5500 device
When a PDA is found by your VX5500 device
When another phone device is found by your VX5500 device
When a printer is found by your VX5500 device
When other undefined devices are found by your VX5500 device
Icon References When Successfully Connected
When an only mono headset is connected with your VX5500 device
Turn On
Allows you to set the phone's Bluetooth®power On/Off.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press
4. Press the Left Soft Key [Turn On].
NOTE
Bluetooth Menu.
By default, your device’s Bluetooth functionality is turned off.
®
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My Device Info
Allows you to edit the name of the Bluetooth®device when Add New Device menu is highlighted.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Bluetooth Menu.
4. Press the Right Soft Key [Options].
5. Press My Device Info.
6. Press to clear the existing name.
7. Use the Alphanumeric Keypad to enter a new custom name.
8. Press to save and exit.
Settings & Tools.
Discovery Mode
Allows you to set whether your device is able to be searched by other Bluetooth devices in the area.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Bluetooth Menu.
4. Press the Right Soft Key [Options].
5. Press Discovery Mode.
6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
On / Off
NOTE
Settings & Tools.
If you choose On for Discovery Mode, your device is able to be searched by other in-range Bluetooth®devices.
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Supported Profiles
Allows you to see profiles that your VX5500 phone can support.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Bluetooth Menu.
4. Press the Right Soft Key [Options].
5. Press Supported Profiles.
Settings & Tools.
Auto Pair Handsfree
Allows Bluetooth pairing with an audio device to be tried automatically with a default PIN code- 0000.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Bluetooth Menu.
4. Press the Right Soft Key [Options].
5. Press Auto Pair Handsfree.
On / Off
The following options are available in the paired device. For headset devices:
1. Remove Device: You can remove the device from the pairing list.
Rename Device: You can rename
2. the paired device.
3. Incoming Security: Allows you to set permission before connecting an incoming device.
4. Service Discovery: Allows you to search for the services that the selected device supports.
Device Info: Shows the device
5. information.
Settings & Tools.
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NOTE
When the device is connected to another handset the following extra options where found:
Send Name Card/ Get Name Card/ Exchange Name Card/ Send Calendar Event
NOTES
In the pairing list, you can disconnect the connected device with the Left Soft Key
[Turn Off]
on by pressing the Left Soft Key
On]
When an audio device is connected, then you select another device and press , both devices are connected. When connected with Phone or PC supporting OPP, the following menus are possible:
. Reversely, you can turn it
again.
Send name card: to send other device up to 1000 Contacts.
Get name card: Allows you to pull name card of other device.
Exchange name card: Allows you to exchange my name card with other device. Send Calendar Event: Allows you to send up to 300 Calendar events to other device.
Allows my contact data
[Turn
4. Sounds Settings
Provides options to customize the phone’s sounds.
4.1 Master Volume
Allows you to set volume settings.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Sounds Settings.
4. Press Master Volume.
5. Adjust the volume with the Directional Key then press
4.2 Call Sounds
Allows you to set how the phone alerts you for types of incoming calls.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press
4. Press Call Sounds.
Settings & Tools.
to save the setting.
Sounds Settings.
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4.2.1 Call Ringtone
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
Settings & Tools.
3. Press Sounds Settings.
4. Press Call Sounds.
5. Press
Call Ringtone.
6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a ringtone then press to save the sound.
TIP
To hear a ringtone before you set it, press the Left Soft Key
4.2.2 Call Vibrate
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press
Sounds Settings.
4. Press Call Sounds.
5. Press Call Vibrate.
6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
On/ Off
[[PPllaayy]]
4.3 Alert Sounds
Allows you to select the alert type for a new message.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Sounds Settings.
4. Press Alert Sounds.
5. Select
TXT Message/ Multimedia Message/ Voicemail/Emergency Tone
6. The Alert Sounds menu has
.
these options:
Tone/ Vibrate/ Reminder
The exception for this is the Emergency Tone menu. This menu has these options:
Alert/ Vibrate/ Off
Settings & Tools.
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4.4 Keypad Volume
Allows you to set the keypad volume.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Sounds Settings.
4. Press Keypad Volume.
5. Adjust the volume with the Directional Key then press
Settings & Tools.
to save the setting.
4.5 Service Alerts
Allows you to set any of the four Alert options to either On or Off.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press
4. Press Service Alerts.
5. Select an alert option.
ERI Alerts you to the status of
cellular service. ERI: Enhanced Roaming Indicator
Sounds Settings.
Minute Beep Alerts you 10
seconds before the end of every minute during a call.
Call Connect Alerts you when
the call is connected.
Charge Complete Alerts you
when the battery is completely charged.
6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
On/ Off
4.6 Power On/Off
Allows you to set the phone to sound a tone when the phone is powered on/off.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press Sounds Settings.
4. Press Power On/Off.
Power On/ Power Off.
5. Select
6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
On/ Off
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4.7 Voice Clarity
Allows you to set the phone to automatically adapt to noisy environments by adjusting the listening level and improving speech intelligibility.
NOTE
The Voice Clarity feature is automatically disabled when you use the speakerphone or the hands-free devices.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press Sounds Settings.
4. Press
5. Use the Directional Key to scroll to a setting, then press .
On/ Off
Voice Clarity.
5. Display Settings
Provides options to customize the phone’s display screen.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press
5.1 Banner
Allows you to enter a string of up to 23 characters which displays on the LCD screen.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Use the Directional Key to scroll to SETTINGS & TOOLS, then perss .
3. Press
4. Press Banner.
5.1.1 Personal Banner
1. With the flip open, press
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press Display Settings.
4. Press
5. Press Personal Banner.
6. Enter your own banner text.
Display Settings.
Display Settings.
[MENU].
Banner.
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NOTE
Press the Directional Key to change the color of the text. Use the
to select the color you want. Black/ White/ Yellow/ Orange/ Red/ Brown/ Blue/ Green/ Sky Blue
7. Press .
5.1.2 ERI Banner
If you use ERI Service, ERI Text is shown on the sub banner.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press Display Settings.
4. Press
5. Press ERI Banner.
6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
On/ Off
Banner.
5.2 Backlight
Allows you to set the duration for illuminating the backlight. Display and Keypad are set separately.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press
4. Press Backlight.
5. Highlight a Backlight submenu and press .
Display/ Keypad
1. Display
Keypad: 7 Seconds/ 15
2.
Seconds/ 30 Seconds/ Always On/ Always Off
Display Settings.
Main Backlight: 7 Seconds/
15 Seconds/ 30 Seconds/ Always On/ Always Off
Front Backlight: 7 Seconds/ 15 Seconds/ 30 Seconds
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5.3 Wallpaper
Allows you to choose the kind of background to be displayed on the phone's LCD in standby mode.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Display Settings.
4. Press Wallpaper.
5. Highlight a Wallpaper submenu and press .
Main Wallpaper/ Front Wallpaper
1. Main Wallpaper My Pictures/ Fun Animations
2. Front Wallpaper Highlight the desired picture and press to select.
6. Zoom in or out is available by Soft Keys and press to set.
Settings & Tools.
5.4 Display Themes
Allows you to choose the color of the background screen.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
Settings & Tools.
3. Press Display Settings.
4. Press Display Themes.
5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
Classic/Urban/Black
NOTE
Press the Left Soft Key [Preview] to preview the selected display theme.
5.5 Main Menu Settings
Allows you to choose how the Main Menu displays for menu selection.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press
4. Press Main Menu
Settings.
Display Settings.
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5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
Tab/ List/ Grid
NOTE
This User Guide gives navigation instructions according to the default "List" Main Menu Layout in the Display Settings menu. If other menus are set, navigating the phone's menus may be different.
NOTE
Press the Left Soft Key [Preview] to preview the selected menu setting.
5.6 Font Type
Allows you to set the font type.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Display Settings.
4. Press Font Type.
5. Use the Directional Key to scroll to a setting, then press .
VZW Font/ LG Edge/ LG Script
NOTE
Settings & Tools.
The selected font can be previewed at the bottom left side of the LCD
5.7 Font Size
Allows you to set the Dial Digits font size, Menu & Lists font size, and Message font size. This setting is helpful for those who need the text to display a little bit larger.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Display Settings.
4. Press
5. Use the Directional Key to select
Message.
6. Press the Left Soft Key [Set].
7. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press
Dial Digits: Menu & Lists: Normal/ Large Message: Normal/ Large
Settings & Tools.
Font Size.
Dial Digits/ Menu & Lists/
.
Normal/Large
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5.8 Clock Format
Allows you to choose the kind of clock to be displayed on the front and main LCD screens.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Display Settings.
4. Press Clock Format.
5. Highlight a Clock Format submenu and press .
Main Clock/ Front Clock
1. Main Clock Normal/ Analog/ Digital 12/ Large Digital 12/ Digital 24/ Large Digital 24/ Dual / Off
2. Front Clock Digital 12/ Large Digital 12/ Off
6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
NOTE
[Preview] to preview the selected clock format.
Settings & Tools.
Press the Left Soft Key
6. Phone Settings
The Phone Settings Menu allows you to designate specific settings to customize how you use your phone.
6.1 Airplane Mode
Turning on Airplane Mode will disable all wireless communications.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Phone Settings.
4. Press Airplane Mode.
5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
On/ Off
Settings & Tools.
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6.2 Set Shortcuts
Allows you to set shortcuts to phone menus using the down, up, left and right Directional Key.
6.2.1 Set My Shortcuts
To access these shortcuts open the flip, then press the Directional Key to the right from standby mode (by default) to display your four shortcuts.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Phone Settings.
4. Press Set Shortcuts.
5. Press
6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a shortcut key you want to set.
Shortcut 1/ Shortcut 2/ Shortcut 3/ Shortcut 4
7. Press to display the available shortcuts. Use the Directional Key to select one, then press .
Settings & Tools.
Set My Shortcuts.
6.2.2 Set Directional Keys
To access these shortcuts open the flip, then press the Directional Key to access the option that you configured for that specific directional key.
1. With the flip open, press
[MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press Phone Settings.
4. Press Set Shortcuts.
5. Press
6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a shortcut key you want to set.
Up Directional Key/ Left Directional Key/ Down Directional Key
7. Press to display the available shortcuts. Use the Directional Key to select one, then press .
Set Directional Keys.
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6.3 Voice Commands
Using the Internal Keypad
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press Phone Settings.
4. Press Voice Commands.
Prompts
Mode/ Audio
Playback/ Timeout
For Mode, set Prompts/ Readout + Alerts/ Readout/ Tones Only. For Audio Playback, set Speakerphone/ Earpiece. For Timeout, set 5 seconds or 10 seconds.
Call Alert Ring Only/ Caller ID +
Ring/ Name Repeat
6.4 Language
Allows you to set the bilingual (English or Spanish) feature according to your preference.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Phone Settings.
4. Press Language.
5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
English/ Español
Settings & Tools.
6.5 Location
Allows you to set GPS (Global Positioning System: Satellite assisted location information system) mode.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Phone Settings.
4. Press Location.
5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
Location On/ E911 Only
Settings & Tools.
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NOTES●GPS satellite signals are not
always received by the phone, especially under bad atmospheric and environmental conditions, indoors, etc.
When a Location Setting Restriction is activated in the Security Menu, the lock code is required when you enter location menu. The lock code is the same 4 digits you use as your device lock code; initially the last 4 digits of your phone number.
When in Airplane Mode, services supporting Location On functionality (such as Chaperone) will be suspended.
6.6 Current Country
The Current Country menu allow to select your current location.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press Phone Settings.
4. Press
5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
NOTE
Current Country.
To assure that your phone works properly while you travel, please verify the country of your current location, so the correct Country Code can be applied.
6.7 Security
The Security menu allows you to secure the phone electronically.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Phone Settings.
4. Press Security.
5. Enter the four-digit lock code. The lock code is the last 4 digits of your mobile phone number if it is set.
The lock code is the last 4 digits of your MEID if your mobile phone number is not set.
6.7.1 Edit Codes
Allows you to enter a new four­digit lock code.
1. With the flip open, press
2. Press
3. Press Phone Settings.
4. Press Security.
5. Enter the four-digit lock code.
6. Press
7. Select Phone Only or Calls &
Settings & Tools.
[MENU].
Settings & Tools.
Edit Codes.
Services.
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8. Enter your new four-digit lock code.
9. For confirmation, it will ask you to enter the new lock code again.
6.7.2 Restrictions
Allows you to set separate restrictions for Location Setting, Calls and Messages.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press
4. Press Security.
5. Enter the four-digit lock code.
6. Press
7. Enter the four-digit PIN code.
8. Select a Restrictions menu then press .
Location Setting/ Calls/ Messages
Phone Settings.
Restrictions.
9. Use the Directional Key to highlight the restriction then press .
Location Setting Lock Setting/
Unlock Setting
Calls: Incoming Calls Allow
All / Contacts Only / Block All
Calls: Outgoing Calls Allow All
/ Contacts Only / Block All
Messages: Incoming Messages Allow All / Block
All
Messages: Outgoing Messages Allow All / Block
All
6.7.3 Phone Lock
Keeps your phone from unauthorized use. Once the phone is locked, it's in restricted mode until the lock code is entered. You can still receive phone calls and make emergency calls. You can modify the lock code using Edit Codes submenu within the Security menu.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Phone Settings.
Settings & Tools.
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4. Press Security.
5. Enter the four-digit lock code.
6. Press
7. Highlight an option then press
Unlocked The phone is never
locked (Lock mode can still be used).
On Power Up The phone is
locked when it is turned on.
6.7.4 Lock Phone Now
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press Phone Settings.
4. Press
5. Enter the four-digit lock code.
6. Press
6.7.5 Reset Default
Allows you to reset your phone to the factory default settings.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press
Phone Lock.
.
Security.
Lock Phone Now.
Phone Settings.
4. Press
5. Enter the four-digit lock code.
6. Press Reset Default.
7. Press after reading the warning message.
8. Select A confirmation message is
displayed briefly before the phone resets itself.
6.7.6 Restore Phone
Allows you to erase all user data and Contact information you've entered in the phone's memory so it's as if it just left the factory.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press Phone Settings.
4. Press
5. Enter the four-digit lock code.
6. Press Restore Phone.
7. Press after reading the
warning message.
8. Enter the four-digit lock code.
Security.
Revert by pressing .
Security.
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6.8 System Select
Allows you to set up the phone management environment. Leave this setting as the default unless you want to alter system selection as instructed by your service provider.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Phone Settings.
4. Press System Select.
5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
Home Only/ Automatic
Settings & Tools.
6.9 NAM Select
Allows you to select the phone’s NAM (Number Assignment Module) if the phone is registered with multiple service providers.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Phone Settings.
4. Press NAM Select.
5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
NAM1/ NAM2
Settings & Tools.
7. Call Settings
The Call Settings Menu allows you to designate how the phone handles both incoming and outgoing calls.
7.1 Answer Options
Allows you to determine how the phone will answer an incoming call.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press Call Settings.
4. Press
Answer Options.
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5. Use the Directional Key to to mark the setting(s) you want to use, then press .
Flip Open/ Any Key/ Auto with Handsfree
6. Press the Left Soft Key [Done] when you have marked the setting(s) you want.
NOTE
Auto with Handsfree is available when any external device is connected to your phone or speaker is set to on.
When the following settings are set, Ringer is not activated.
When Sounds Off / Alarm Only is set or individual Contact Ringer ID is set to No Ring/ Silence.
When Ringer is set to Sounds Off with side key or "Quiet".
7.2 Auto Retry
Allows you to set the length of time the phone waits before automatically redialing a number when the attempted call fails.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press Call Settings.
4. Press
Auto Retry.
5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
Off/ Every 10 Seconds/ Every 30 Seconds/ Every 60 Seconds
7.3 TTY Mode
Allows you to attach a TTY device enabling you to communicate with parties also using a TTY device. A phone with TTY support is able to translate typed characters to voice. Voice can also be translated into characters and then displayed on the TTY.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press
4. Press TTY Mode. An explanation message is
displayed.
5. Press to continue.
6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
TTY Full/ TTY + Talk/ TTY + Hear/ TTY Off
Call Settings.
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TTY Full: Users who cannot talk or
hear send and receive a text message through TTY equipment.
TTY + Talk: Users who can talk but
cannot hear receive a text message and send voice through TTY equipment.
TTY + Hear: Users who can hear
but cannot talk send a text message and receive voice through TTY equipment.
TTY Off: Users send and receive
without TTY equipment.
TTY Mode (Tele Type writer)
Menu User Feature
For hearing-/
TTY Full
TTY +
Talk
TTY +
Hear
verbally­impaired
For hearing-
impaired
For verbally-
impaired
able to talk
audible
TTY Off
Connecting TTY Equipment and a Terminal
1. Connect a TTY cable to TTY connection on the terminal (TTY connection location is the same as a headset jack).
2. Enter the phone menu and set the desired TTY mode.
3. After setting a TTY mode, check the LCD screen of the phone for the TTY icon.
4. Connect the TTY equipment to the power source and turn it on.
5. Make a phone connection to the desired number.
6. When connection is made, use the TTY equipment to type in and send a text message or send voice.
Transmission/
Receiving Mode
text message transmission,
text message receiving
voice transmission, text
message receiving
text message transmission,
voice receiving
voice transmission, voice
receiving
communications with a
When making
normal terminal
Operator required
Operator required
Operator required
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7. The voice or text message from the receiver end displays on the TTY equipment display.
7.4 One Touch Dial
Allows you to initiate a speed dial call by pressing and holding the speed dial digit. If set to Off, Speed Dial numbers designated in your Contacts will not function.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press
4. Press One Touch Dial.
5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
On/ Off
Call Settings.
7.5 Voice Privacy
Allows you to set the voice privacy feature for CDMA calls. CDMA offers inherent voice privacy. Check with your service provider for availability.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Call Settings.
4. Press Voice Privacy.
Settings & Tools.
5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
On/ Off
7.6 DTMF Tones
Allows you to set the DTMF tone length.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press
4. Press DTMF Tones.
5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
Short/ Long
Call Settings.
7.7 Assisted Dialing
Allows you to allows easy dialing of international calls while roaming in another country. If Set to On, Assisted Dialing is displayed in calling screen.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Call Settings.
4. Press Assisted Dialing.
Settings & Tools.
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5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .
On/ Off
6. Highlight the Reference Country and press Left Soft Key Set to select country.
7. Use the Directional Key to scroll to the desired country.
8. Press Left Soft Key
Details
to edit and save the country code, IDD Prefix(International Direct Dial), NDD Prefix(National Direct Dial), Area/City Code and Length(Length of Phone Number), then press to set.
NOTE
Ex.> A device in a China is trying to reach a U.S. number, 201-555-5555 (Reference Country is U.S.A.) replace '+' code with IDD prefix for China. User Enters: +1-201-555-5555 , Assisted Dialing : 00-1-201-555-5555
8. Memory
Allows you to check your VX5500 internal phone memory. Shows the memory information saved in your phone.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press
Memory.
4. Use the Directional Key to select file storage type in the VX5500, then press to view the memory used.
Memory Usage / My Pictures / My Sounds
9. Phone Info
Allows you to view the information specific to your phone and software.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press Phone Info.
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9.1 My Number
Allows you to view your phone number.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Phone Info.
4. Press My Number.
Settings & Tools.
9.2 SW/HW Version
Allows you to view the versions of various applications such as SW, PRL, ERI, Browser, Media Center, AVR, MMS, Bluetooth®, OTADM Version, MSUI, HW, MEID Version, and Warranty Date Code.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press Phone Info.
4. Press
SW/HW Version.
9.3 Icon Glossary
Allows you to view all the icons and their meanings.
1. With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press
3. Press Phone Info.
4. Press Icon Glossary.
Settings & Tools.
9.4 Software Update
This feature gives your phone the ability to upgrade to the latest software and keeps your phone operating with the latest features without visiting a Verizon Wireless Communications Store for the upgrade. You can either be notified automatically that there is an updated version of software available for your phone, or you can manually check to see if there are any updates available for you to download.
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Automatic Update
Your phone will receive a notification that there is an updated version of software available to be downloaded. You can press when notified that a download is available or it can happen automatically. Once the download is complete you may, depending on the nature of the update, have three options available: Accept the update, Defer the update, or Reject the update.
NOTE
During the update you cannot make or receive phone calls, including 91 calls, or text messages.
Manual Update
1.
With the flip open, press [MENU].
2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Press Phone Info.
4. Press
Software Update
.
The two options shown will be Status and Check New.
Press Status to see the status of a download or update and see information on the last successful update. If updates have not yet been performed, status information will be unavailable.
Press
Check New to check if any new software updates are available to download. If a newer software version is available, it will automatically begin downloading after 30 seconds or you can begin the download immediately by pressing . To stop the software download press the Right Soft Key
[Quit].
1
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Safety
TTIIAA SSaaffeetty IInnffoorrmmaattiioon
The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal
Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signals. In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:
ANSI C95.1 (1992) * NCRP Report 86 (1986) ICNIRP (1996)
* American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
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Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.
Phone Operation
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.
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Tips on Efficient Operation
For your phone to operate most efficiently: Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive and always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please observe the following:
Give full attention to driving -­driving safely is your first responsibility;
Use hands-free operation, if available;
Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions or the law require it.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded
against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;
Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;
Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference;
Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.
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Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider (or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives).
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Health Care Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative
regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.
Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions.
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not
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always marked clearly. Potential
Caution
areas may include: fueling areas (such as gasoline stations); below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
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Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep the user guide in an accessible place at all times after reading it.
Violation of the
instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the product.
Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.
Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per IEEE-Std-1725-2006. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
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Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals.
Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725-2006. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Battery usage by children should be supervised.
Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.
At least, one of the Authentication methods may be implemented. (e.g. H/W, S/W, Mechanical, Hologram, etc.)
Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.
Charger and Adapter Safety
The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only.
Insert the battery pack charger vertically into the wall power socket.
Only use the approved battery charger. Otherwise, you may cause serious damage to your phone.
Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery pack charger abroad.
Battery Information and Care
Please dispose of your battery properly or take it to your local wireless carrier for recycling.
The battery doesn’t need to be empty before recharging.
Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your phone model since they are designed to maximize battery life.
Do not disassemble or short­circuit the battery.
Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean.
Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable
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performance. The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement.
Recharge the battery after long periods of non-use to maximize battery life.
Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and environmental conditions.
Use of extended backlighting, Browser, and data connectivity kits affect battery life and talk/ standby times.
The self-protection function of the battery cuts the power of the phone when its operation is in an abnormal state. In this case, remove the battery from the phone, reinstall it, and turn the phone on.
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards
Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and keep the minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources.
Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the power plug pin when it’s dirty.
When using the power plug, ensure that it’s firmly connected. If not, it may cause excessive heat or fire.
If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle of the phone (power plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, paperclip or pen) may short-circuit the phone. Always cover the receptacle when not in use.
Don’t short-circuit the battery. Metallic articles such as a coin, paperclip or pen in your pocket or bag may short-circuit the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery) upon moving. Short-circuit of the terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion.
General Notice
Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your mouth may cause serious injury.
Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card, phone card, bank book, or subway ticket near your phone. The magnetism of the phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip.
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Talking on your phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality due to heat generated during use.
When the phone is not used for a long period time, store it in a safe place with the power cord unplugged.
Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may cause interference to the phone.
Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna.
Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, turn it off immediately and remove the battery. If the phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized Service Center.
Do not paint your phone.
The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup your important phone numbers. (Ringtones, text
messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data.
When you use the phone in public places, set the ringtone to vibration so you don't disturb others.
Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear.
Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
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Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and cellular telephones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise induced hearing loss. This includes the use of headphones (including headsets, earbuds and Bluetooth®or other wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound and distorted hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and other potential hearing problems varies. The amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sound, the device, the device settings and the headphones. You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device:
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Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can hear adequately.
When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to.
Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, use noise­cancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise.
Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time is required before your hearing could be affected.
Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal.
Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you experience ringing in your ears,
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hear muffled speech or experience any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor.
You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources:
American Academy of Audiology
11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Voice: (800) 222-2336 Email: info@audiology.org Internet: www.audiology.org
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320 Voice: (301) 496-7243 Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/he aring
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg. 200 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-
4674) Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/no ise/default.html
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The U.S. Food and Drug
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for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones:
1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of Radio Frequency (RF) energy in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in standby mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In some
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2. What is the FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of radiation­emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit Radio Frequency (RF) energy at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, the FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace, or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data does not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following:
Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;
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Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and
Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health.
The FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Environmental Protection Agency
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities, as well. The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that
are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. The FCC relies on the FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones. The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the subject of the safety questions discussed in this document.
3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?
The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable Radio Frequency (RF) energy because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head. These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety guidelines that were
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developed with the advice of the FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source. The so-called “cordless phones,” which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits.
4. What are the results of the research done already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that
showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we do not know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years.
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5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years. However, very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect, if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human populations, but ten or more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop — if they do — may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.
6. What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?
The FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy. The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world. The project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research And Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input
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from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world.
7. How can I find out how much Radio Frequency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone?
All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposures. The FCC established these guidelines in consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies. The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless phones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering (IEEE) and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement. The exposure limit takes into consideration the body’s ability to remove heat from the tissues that absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to have effects. Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives directions for locating the FCC identification number on your phone so you can find your phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing.
8. What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy coming from wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard, “Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak
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Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental Techniques”, sets forth the first consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissue­simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines.
9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency energy from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we do not know that there is — it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few
simple steps to minimize your exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure. If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna. Again, the scientific data does not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use.
10. What about children using wireless phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to Radio
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