LG VX8600 User Manual

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Important Safety Precautions

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

Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death.

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

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

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

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

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

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Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.

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

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

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

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

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

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Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause electric shock or fire.

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Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause electric shock or fire.

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

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Do not disassemble the phone.

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

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

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Make sure that no sharp-edged items, such as animal’s teeth or nails, come into contact with the battery. This could cause a fire.

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Store the battery out of reach of children.

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Be careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as earphone, connection parts of the phone, etc.) This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation resulting in serious injury or death.

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

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

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

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

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Precautions .1

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

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

Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Right side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Left side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Menus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Getting Started with Your

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Battery Charge Level . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Turning the Phone On and Off . . . . .16

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Correcting Dialing Mistakes . . . . . . . .17

Redialing Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Quick Access to Convenient

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Vibrate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Mute Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Volume Quick Adjustment . . . . . . . . .18

Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Entering and Editing

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Text Input Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Word Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Using the NEXT Key . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Abc (Multi-tap) Text Input . . . . . . . . .22

123 (Numbers) Text Input . . . . . . . .22

Symbols Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Changing Letter Case . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Adding Words to the Word

Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Contacts in Your Phone’s

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Storing Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Customizing Individual Entries . . . . .24

Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Storing a Number with Pauses . . . .25

Adding Another Phone Number . . .26

Changing the Default Number . . . . .27

Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Searching Your Phone’s Memory . .28 Calling From Your Phone’s

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

GET IT NOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Menu Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

1. Music & Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

1.1 V CAST Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

1.2 Get New Ringtones . . . . . . . . . .33

1.3 My Ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

1.4 My Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

1.5 My Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

1.6 Sync Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

2. Picture & Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

2.1 V CAST On Demand . . . . . . . . . .35

2.2 Get New Pictures . . . . . . . . . . .37

2.3 My Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

2.4 My Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

2.5 Picture Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

2.6 Take Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

The user guide gives navigation instructions according to the default "Arch" theme in the Display Settings menu. If other themes are set, navigating the phone's menus may be different.

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2.7 Record Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

3. Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

4. News & Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

5. Tools on the Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

6. Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

MESSAGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

1. New Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

1.1 TXT Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

1.2 Picture Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

1.3 Video Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

2. Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

3. Sent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

4. Drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

5. Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

6. Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

7. IM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

8. Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

MSG Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

All Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

1. Auto Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

2. Auto Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

3. Quick Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

4. Voice Mail # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

5. Entry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

6. Callback # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

7. Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

TXT Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

1. Auto View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

2. Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

3. Name Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Picture-Video Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

1. Auto Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Msg Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

CONTACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

1. New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

2. Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

3. Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

4. Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

5. My Name Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

RECENT CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

1. Missed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

2. Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

3. Dialed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

4. All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

5. View Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

SETTINGS & TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

1. My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

2. Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

2.1 Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

2.1.1 Call <Name or Number> . . . .65

2.1.2 Send Msg to <Name or

Number> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

2.1.3 Go to <Menu> . . . . . . . . . . . .66

2.1.4 Check <Item> . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

2.1.5 Lookup <Name> . . . . . . . . . . .66

2.1.6 My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

2.1.7 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

2.2 Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

2.3 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

2.4 Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

2.5 World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

2.6 Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

2.7 Ez Tip Calc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

3. Sounds Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

3.1 Master Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

3.2 Call Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

3.2.1 Call Ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . .69

3.2.2 Call Vibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

3.3 Alert Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

3.4 Keypad Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

3.5 Earpiece Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

3.6 Service Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

3.7 Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

3.8 Voice Commands Volume . . . . .71

4. Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

4.1 Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

4.1.1 Personal Banner . . . . . . . . .72

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4.1.2 ERI Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

4.2 Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

4.3 Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

4.4 Display Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

4.5 Dial Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

4.6 Clock Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

5. Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

5.1 Standalone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

5.2 Set Shortcut Key . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

5.3 Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

5.4 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

5.5 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

5.6 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

5.6.1 Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

5.6.2 Edit Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

5.6.3 Reset Default . . . . . . . . . . .77

5.7 Touch Sensor Level . . . . . . . . . .77

6. Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

6.1 Answer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

6.2 Auto Retry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

6.3 TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

6.4 One Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

6.5 Voice Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

6.6 PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

6.7 Ringer ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

6.8 Picture ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

7. Bluetooth Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

7.1 Add New Device . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

My Phone Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Discovery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Supported Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Transferring Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

8. Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

8.1 Save Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

8.2 Phone Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

8.3 Card Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

9. Phone Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

9.1 My Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

9.2 SW Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

9.3 Icon Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

TIA Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .90

Exposure to Radio Frequency

Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Antenna Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Phone Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Tips on Efficient Operation . . . . . . . .91

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Pacemakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Hearing Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Other Medical Devices . . . . . . . . . .92

Health Care Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Posted Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Blasting Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Potentially Explosive Atmosphere . .93 For Vehicles Equipped with an Air

Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Charger and Adapter Safety . . . . . .94

Battery Information and Care . . . . .94

Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards 95

General Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Caution:

Avoid potential hearing loss. . . . . .97

FDA Consumer Update . . . . . . . . . .99

10 Driver Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . .107

Consumer Information on SAR .109

FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless

Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

LIMITED WARRANTY

STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

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Welcome

Thank you for choosing the VX8600 cellular phone designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). Along with the many advanced features of the CDMA system, such as greatly enhanced voice clarity, this compact phone offers:

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V CASTSMMusic Capability

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MicroSDTMexpansion slot

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Built-in digital camera

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

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22-key keypad

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Long battery standby and talk time

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Easy operation and configuration using menudriven interface with prompts

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Paging, messaging, Voicemail, and caller ID

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Advanced Voice Recognition

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Quick calling functions including any key answer, auto answer, auto retry, 99 speed dials, and voice commands

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Flash Wallpaper with fun animations

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Bilingual (English and Spanish) capabilities

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Bluetooth

wireless technology

NOTE The Bluetooth

word mark and logos are owned by

the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks

by LG Electronics is under license. Other trademarks

and trade names are those of their respective

owners.

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.

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Technical Details

The VX8600 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 being crossed and to use one frequency channel by multiple users in the same specific area. This results in a 10-fold capacity increase when compared with analog mode. In addition, features such as soft / softer handoff, hard handoff, and dynamic RF power control technologies combine to reduce call interruptions.

The Cellular and PCS CDMA networks consist of MSO (Mobile Switching Office), BSC (Base Station Controller), BTS (Base Station Transmission System), and MS (Mobile Station).

* TSB -74: Protocol between an IS-95A system and

ANSI J-STD-008

1xRTT system receives twice as many subscribers in the wireless section as IS-95. Its battery life is twice as long as IS-95. High-speed data transmission is also possible.

EV-DO system is optimized for data service and is much faster than 1xRTT system in applicable area.

The following table lists some major CDMA standards.

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CDMA Standard

Basic Air Interface

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

CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface

14.4kbps radio link protocol and inter-band operations IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency band CDMA2000 1xRTT Air Interface

MAS-BS PCSC-RS Intersystem operations Non-signaling data comm.

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

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

TIA/EIA/IS-856 TIA/EIA/IS-878

TIA/EIA/IS-866

TIA/EIA/IS-890

TIA/EIA/IS-96-B TIA/EIA/IS-637 TIA/EIA/IS-657 IS-801 TIA/EIA/IS-707-A

Speech CODEC Short Message Service Packet Data Position Determination Service (gpsOne) High Speed Packet Data

Network

Service

1x EV-DO

interface

Designator

Description

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Technical Details

FCC RF Exposure Information

WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.

In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.

Bodily Contact During Operation

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

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

similar accessories containing metallic components should not be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) distance between the user’s body and the back of the phone and have not been tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure limits.

Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna

(Optional, if available.) 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 Open to answer an incoming call and close to end the call.

3. LCD Screen Displays messages and indicator icons. When the flip is open, Power

Save mode automatically dims the screen and then darkens it if no keys are pressed.

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

5. Left Soft Key Use to display the function Message menu.

6. OK Key Selects the function displayed at the bottom of the LCD between the Left

and Right Soft Key functions.

7. SEND Key Use to make or answer calls.

8. Battery Charging Port/ Headset Adapter Port Allows you to charge the battery of

your phone or plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.

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

10. Voice Commands/ Speakerphone Key * Use for quick access to Voice Commands.

During a call, use to turn on speakerphone mode.

11. Side Camera Key Use for quick access to Camera function (When the flip is open).

12. Navigation Keys Use for quick access to Get Picture & Video, Schedule, Mobile

Web, GET IT NOW

(by default).

13. Right Soft Key Use to select an action within a menu.

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

main menu display screen.

15. CLR Key Deletes single spaces or characters with a quick press, but press and

hold to delete entire words. Will also back you out of menus, one level at a time.

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

items.

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

about 3 seconds).

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

19. Touch Sensitive Music Keys

20. MicroSD™ card slot Insert microSD card for external memory. Use LG-approved

microSD card.

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* Speakerphone function is only available while a call is in progess.

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Phone Overview

Rear view

Left side view

Battery

Battery terminals

MicroSD™ Slot

Camera Key

Side keys

Battery latch

●

In standby mode (opened): Volume of key tone

●

In standby mode (closed): Displays time and system icons.

●

In menu: Scroll up & down

●

During a call: Volume of the earpiece

Battery Charging Port, Cable Connector, and Headset Adapter Port

Right side view

Camera key

Voice Commands Key

MicroSD™ Slot

NOTE It’s important to fully charge the battery

before using the phone for the first time.

NOTE Battery life and signal strength are

significant factors (among others) that affect your phone’s ability to send/receive calls.

Slide this latch to the side

to remove the battery.

Holes for a

carrying strap

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Menus Overview

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1. Music & Tones

1. V CAST Music

2. Get New Ringtones

3. My Ringtones

4. My Music

5. My Sounds

6. Sync Music

2. Picture & Video

1. V CAST On Demand

2. Get New Pictures

3. My Pictures

4. My Videos

5. Picture Place

6. Take Picture

7. Record Video

3. Games

4. News & Info

5. Tools on the Go

6. Extras

MMESSAGING

ESSAGING

1. New Msg

2. Inbox

3. Sent

4. Drafts

5. Voicemail

6. Email

7. IM

8. Chat

CCONT

ONT

ACTS

1. New Contact

2. Contact List

3. Groups

4. Speed Dials

5. My Name Card

RRECENT CALLS

ECENT CALLS

1. Missed

2. Received

3. Dialed

4. All

5. View Timers

SSETTINGS & TOOLS

ETTINGS & TOOLS

1. My Account

2. Tools

1. Voice Commands

2. Calculator

3. Calendar

4. Alarm Clock

4.1. Alarm 1

4.2. Alarm 2

4.3. Alarm 3

5. World Clock

6. Notepad

7. Ez Tip Calc

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3. Sounds Settings

1. Master Volume

2. Call Sounds

2.1. Call Ringtone

2.2. Call Vibrate

3. Alert Sounds

3.1. TXT Message

3.2. Picture-Video Message

3.3. Voicemail

4. Keypad Volume

5. Earpiece Volume

6. Service Alerts

6.1. ERI

6.2. Minute Beep

6.3. Call Connect

6.4. Charge Complete

7. Power On/Off

7.1. Power On

7.2. Power Off

8. Voice Commands Volume

4. Display Settings

1. Banner

1.1. Personal Banner

1.2. ERI Banner

2. Backlight

2.1. Display

2.2. Keypad

3. Wallpaper

3.1. Main Screen

3.2. Front Screen

4. Display Themes

5. Dial Fonts

6. Clock Format

5. Phone Settings

1. Standalone Mode

2. Set Shortcut Key

3. Voice Commands

4. Language

5. Location

6. Security

6.1. Lock Mode

6.2. Edit Code

6.3. Reset Default

7. Touch Sensor Level

6. Call Settings

1. Answer Options

2. Auto Retry

3. TTY Mode

4. One Touch Dial

5. Voice Privacy

6. PC Connections

7. Ringer ID

8. Picture ID

7. Bluetooth Menu

1. Add New Device

8. Memory

1. Save Options

2. Phone Memory

3. Card Memory

9. Phone Info

1. My Number

2. SW Version

3. Icon Glossary

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

Installing the Battery

Insert the bottom of the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, then push the battery down until the latch clicks.

Removing the Battery

Move the battery latch to left side and lift the battery from the battery compartment.

Charging the Battery

1. Attach the charger to the phone. Make sure that the triangle symbol faces up when inserting the plug into the charger port.

2. Plug the charger into a wall outlet.

NNOO TT IICCEE

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.

NOTICE

Triangle symbol should face up.

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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. Press until the LCD screen lights up.

Turning the Phone Off

1. Press and hold until the display turns off.

Making Calls

1. Make sure the phone is turned on.

If not, press for about three seconds. If necessary, enter the lock code.

2. Enter the phone number.

3. Press .

4. Press to end the call.

NOTE Your phone has a Voice Commands feature that

also lets you make calls by phone number, name,

or location.

EmptyFully Charged

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Correcting Dialing Mistakes

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

Redialing Calls

1. Press twice to redial the last number dialed.

Receiving Calls

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

NOTE If you press Left Soft Key [Quiet] while the

phone is ringing, the ringing or vibration is muted

for that call.

NOTE If you press Right Soft Key [Ignore] while the

phone is ringing, the call will end.

2. Press to end the call.

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During a call, use Voice Command Key ( ) to turn on speakerphone mode. Speakerphone function is only available while a call is in progress.

Screen Icons

When the phone is on, the top line of the LCD screen displays phone status icons. To see the icon glossary, go to Menu -> SETTINGS & TOOLS -> Phone Info -> Icon Glossary on your phone.

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Quick Access to Convenient Features

Vibrate Mode

Sets the phone to vibrate instead of ring ( is displayed). To set Vibrate Mode press and hold

. To return to Normal Mode, press and hold .

Lock Mode

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

NOTE Until you change it, the lock code/password is the

last 4 digits of your phone number

To quickly lock your phone press for three seconds. To cancel, press Right Soft Key

[Unlock] and enter the password.

Mute Function

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

Volume Quick Adjustment

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

NOTE The earpiece volume can only be adjusted during

a call and Key Beep volume can only be adjusted

through the Menu.

NOTE To turn off sounds, press and hold the lower side

key for 3 seconds when the flip is open, then

press and hold the upper side key to return to

normal sounds mode.

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Call Waiting

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

Caller ID

Caller ID displays the number and/or name of the person calling when your phone rings.

Voice Commands

Voice Commands allow you to do things by verbal command (e.g., make calls, confirm Voicemail, etc.). Press the Voice Commands Key ( ) and follow the prompts to set up your voice command(s).

NOTE Voice 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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Quick Access to Convenient Features

Speed Dialing

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

To dial Speed Dials

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

NOTE Another way to Speed Dial is to enter the speed

dial number(s), then press .

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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 case (initial cap, caps lock, lowercase).

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

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

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

Punctuation: Press to insert punctuation.

Text Input Modes

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

Word Mode

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

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

2. Press .

3. Press to complete the word and add a

space.

4. Press

Call the office is displayed.

Using the NEXT Key

After entering keystrokes, if the word displayed isn’t the one you want, press to display additional word choices from the database.

1. Press . Good is displayed.

2. Press . Additional choices are displayed

such as: Home, Gone, Hood, etc.

Entering and Editing Information

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Abc (Multi-tap) Text Input

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

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

2. Press to change to ABC Caps Lock.

3. Press .

LG is displayed.

123 (Numbers) Text Input

Type numbers pressing each key only once.

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

2. Press .

5551212 is displayed.

Symbols Mode

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

1. Press Left Soft Key to change to Symbols

mode.

2. Press Right Soft Key [Next] to view next 12

symbols or Left Soft Key [Prev] to view previous 12.

3. Use to highlight the special character you

want to insert and press to select it.

4. Press Left Soft Key to change to another text

mode.

Changing Letter Case

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

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Adding Words to the Word Database

If a word is not in the Word database, add it using Abc (Multi-tap) mode text entry.

1. Press Left Soft Key to change to Abc (multitap) mode.

2. Press .

Bop is displayed.

3. Press Left Soft Key to change to Word mode to add the word Bop to the Word database.

4. Press to erase the existing word.

5. Press .

Cop is displayed.

6. Press .

Bop is displayed.

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Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

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

Storing Basics

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

2. Use to select Create New Contact / Update Existing, then press .

3. Use to select Mobile 1 / Home / Work / Mobile 2 / Fax, then press .

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

5. Press to exit, to call, or Right Soft Key

[Options].

Customizing Individual Entries

1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts], then use

to select an entry.

2. Press Left Soft Key [Edit].

3. Use to select the information to customize.

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

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

Group

Allows you to organize your Contacts into groups.

Picture

Sets the phone to display a designated picture to identify the caller calling your phone.

Ringtone

Sets the phone to play a designated ringtone to identify the caller calling your phone.

Fax

Allows you to enter a fax number to the Contact entry.

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Speed Dial

Allows you to set up your Speed Dials.

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

2. Press Left Soft Key [Edit].

3. Use to select a phone number, then press

Right Soft Key [Options].

4. Use to select Set Speed Dial, then press .

5. Enter a Speed Dial digit.

●

Use the keypad, then press .

●

Use to select the Speed Dial digit, then press .

6. Press Yes , then press to save.

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

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

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

4. Press Left Soft Key [Save].

5. Use to select Create New Contact or Update Existing and press .

6. Use to select Mobile 1 / Home / Work / Mobile 2 / Fax, then press .

7. Enter a name, then press .

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Adding Another Phone Number

From Standby Mode

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

2. Use to select Update Existing, then press

3. Use to select an existing entry, then press

4. Use to select Mobile 1 / Home / Work /

Mobile 2 / Fax, then press .

5. Press to save.

From the Contact List Screen

1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts].

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

Key [Edit].

3. Use to select the phone number field to

add, then enter the number and press to save.

Changing Saved Information

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

1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts].

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

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

4. Make the changes, then press .

Adding a Pause to a Contact Entry

1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts].

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

3. Use to select the number, then press Right Soft Key [Options].

4. Press Add Pause.

5. Press Wait or Pause.

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

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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. Access Contacts, select an entry.

2. While viewing a Contact, press to edit.

3. Use to highlight a phone number, then press Right Soft Key [Options].

4. Use to highlight Set As Default, then press

5. Press to set the new number as the default. A confirmation message is displayed.

6. Press again to save.

Deleting

Deleting a Phone Number

1. Access Contacts, select an entry.

2. Use to select a phone number.

3. Press and hold to delete it.

4. Press .

Deleting a Contact Entry

1. Access Contacts, and select an entry.

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

3. Press Ye s.

Deleting a Speed Dial

1. Edit the Contact entry, select the phone number

with the Speed Dial, then press Right Soft Key

[Options].

2. Press Remove Speed Dial.

3. Press Yes .

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Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

Searching Your Phone’s Memory

The VX8600 phone is able to perform a dynamic search of the contents in your phone’s memory and display them in ascending order. Search by scrolling alphabetically or by letter.

Scrolling through Your Contacts

1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts]. Contacts display alphabetically.

2. Use to scroll through the list.

Searching by Letter

1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts]. Contacts display alphabetically.

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

Calling From Your Phone’s Memory

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

From Contacts

Press Right Soft Key [Contacts].

2. Use to select the Contact entry.

3. Press to place the call to the Default Number.

NOTE If multiple numbers are saved in the entry and you

don't want to call the Default Number, before

pressing , use to scroll through the

available phone numbers.

From Recent Calls

1. Press [MENU].

2. Press to select RECENT CALLS, and press .

3. Use to select Missed / Received / Dialed /

All, then press .

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4. Use to select the phone number.

5. Press to place the call.

Speed Dialing

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

NOTE Speed Dial 1 is for Voicemail.

Speed Dials From 1 to 9

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

Speed Dials From 10 to 99

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

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

press .

Speed Dials 97, 98, and 99

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

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Menu Access

Press [MENU] to have access to five phone menus.

For example:

1. Press [MENU]. Five menu items are displayed in an arc that rotates across the screen.

2. Use to scroll through the list of menus, then press to select the one you want to access.

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

NOTE Press to go back one step. This will cancel

without saving.

GGEETT IITT NNOOWW

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

NOTE If the Application name is too long, the download

is not fully successful and won't run as expected.

Downloading Applications

You can use GET IT NOW and download applications anywhere on the Verizon Wireless network, as long as your phone is receiving a digital 1X signal.

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