LG VX8800 User Manual

Tips, hints & shortcuts

for your device and service

Consultas, consejos

y soluciones rápidas

para tu aparato y servicio

Welcome to Verizon Wireless.

It’s the Network.

móvil, ve a verizonwireless.com/espanol. Para una guía interactiva de tu nuevo aparato

For an interactive guide to your new wireless device, go to verizonwireless.com.

Es la Compañía.

Bienvenido a Verizon Wireless.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The basics................................................................................3

Getting started ............................................................4

Using Bluetooth®..........................................................6

Placing and receiving calls............................................7

Setting up and accessing Voice Mail ............................9

Locking/Unlocking your wireless device ....................10

Using speakerphone ..................................................11

Changing Ringtones ..................................................11

Using TXT Messaging ................................................12

Assistance ............................................................................13

May we help you? ......................................................14

EZ Move® (if you move)..............................................19

Loss or theft ..............................................................19

Toll-free calls and emergency services ......................19

Fraud prevention ........................................................19

Assistive communication devices ..............................20

Mobile entertainment ..........................................................21

Messaging & chat ......................................................22

News & information ..................................................28

Get It Now® ................................................................31

V CAST ........................................................................33

Optional services ..................................................................39

Safety and protection ................................................40

Wireless device protection..........................................40

Voice services..............................................................40

International services ................................................40

Other products and services........................................41

More information ..................................................................42

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Thank you for choosing Verizon Wireless

You’re now connected to the power of America’s most reliable wireless network. This guide will help you understand your new wireless device and all the things you can do with it. So let’s get started.

For more details, please refer to the User Guide that came with your wireless device.

Welcome

THE BASICS

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• Getting started

• Using Bluetooth®

• Placing and receiving calls

• Setting up and accessing Voice Mail

• Locking/Unlocking your wireless device

• Using speakerphone

• Changing Ringtones

• Using TXT Messaging

The basics

THE BASICS

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Getting started

5. Message Key Use to access the Messaging menu.

Side Volume Keys Use to adjust the ringer volume in

standby mode and the earpiece volume during a call.

All Calls Key Displays the list of all calls.

Voice Features Key Use for quick access to Voice Commands

and Voice Recorder feature.

Accessory Charger Port Connects the phone to the battery

charger, or other compatible accessory.

10.

SEND Key Use to make or answer calls.

11.

Vibrate Mode Key Press and hold for about 3 seconds.

12.

MENU/OK Key Selects the function displayed at the bottom

of the LCD between the Left and Right Soft Key functions.

13.

Contacts Key Use to access Contacts menu.

14.

Shortcut Key Use for quick access to assigned menus by

simply touching the menu you want.

15.

PWR/END Key Use to turn the power on/off and to end a

call.

16.

Alphanumeric Keypad Use to enter numbers and

characters and select menu items.

17.

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.

18.

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

optimal photo quality.

19.

microSD™ Slot Accommodates optional microSD cards.

Supports up to 4GB.

20. Music Shortcut Key Activates Music Player. Enjoy sweet music from your VENUS™! Use this key to unlock touch keypad when the slide is closed.

21. Side Camera Key Use for quick access to Camera function.

22.

Touch KeysYour VENUS™ has a Touch Screen below the

LCD screen which illuminates a variety of individual Touch Keys. To use them, lightly touch your selection with your finger.

Just the basics; we’ll get into the fun stuff later on.

Earpiece

2. Slide Slide up to answer an incoming call and slide it down to end the call.

LCD Screen Displays messages and

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

2.5mm Headset Port Allows you to

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

NOTE: The Quick Reference Guide gives navigation instructions according to the default settings.

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THE BASICS

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Installing the battery

1: Place the edge of the battery that has the battery terminals into the opening

on the back of the phone [1], then press it into place [2].

2: Align the tabs on the battery cover with the slots on the back of the phone [3],

then press the cover down until it clicks [4].

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.

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.

Powering your wireless device on for the first time

It’s important to fully charge the battery before turning on your wireless device.

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

2: Press until the LCD screen lights up.

Powering your wireless device off

Press and hold until the display turns off.

NOTICE

Triangle symbol should face up.

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Using Bluetooth®

How to turn on Bluetooth®

1: Open the slide and touch the Touch Key.

2: Touch the Down Arrow Touch Key to scroll to Settings & Tools menu

and touch the Touch Key.

3: Press Bluetooth Menu.

4: Touch the Touch Key.

How to pair your Bluetooth headset with your wireless device

1: Touch the Touch Key.

2: Touch the Down Arrow Touch Key to scroll to Settings & Tools menu

and touch the Touch Key.

3: Press Bluetooth Menu, then press Add New Device.

4: Follow the Bluetooth® accessory* instructions to set the device to pairing

mode.

5: If Bluetooth® power is set to off, you will be prompted to turn power on.

Scroll to Yes and touch the Touch Key.

6: The device will appear in Add New Device menu once it has been located.

Highlight the device and Touch the Touch Key.

* Accessory sold separately.

PAI R

Turn On

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7: 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 touch the Touch Key.

8: Once pairing is successful, select Always Ask or Always Connect and touch

the Touch Key to connect with the device.

9: Once connected, you will see the device listed in the Bluetooth® Menu and the

Bluetooth® device connected icon will show up on your enunciator when connected to the Bluetooth® device. You can also check out the connection with a blue icon on the list.

Placing and receiving calls

Placing calls

1: Make sure the phone is turned on.

If not, press for about three seconds. If necessary, enter the lock code. The lock code is the last 4 digits of your mobile phone number if it is set.

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.

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Receiving calls

1. When the phone rings (and/or vibrates) answer the call by either opening the

slide and/or touching the Touch Key, depending on the Call Answer setting.

NOTE: When the slide is open and unlocked, touch the Touch Key to immediately stop the

ringing or vibration. Then, you can choose to touch the Touch Key to answer the call or touch the Touch Key to send it to voicemail.

2: Press to end the call.

Standard features included as part of your Calling Plan

With our Calling Plans, you can enjoy the value and convenience of these features at no extra monthly access charge:

• Basic Voice Mail • Caller ID

• Caller ID Blocking • 3-Way Calling

• Call Forwarding

Please note that some of these features may incur usage charges and/or depend on digital service, so they may not be available in all areas.

For step-by-step instructions on some of these calling features, please refer to your Wireless Device Manual, or go to verizonwireless.com/welcome and select “Where can I find help with features on my wireless device?” in the “Frequently Asked Questions” section.

Ignore

Answer

Quiet

Answer

THE BASICS

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Setting up and accessing Voice Mail

How to set up your Voice Mail

1: Press *86 (*VM) and . If you hear a system greeting, press to

interrupt it.

2: Follow the setup tutorial.

3: Select a password.

4: Record a voice signature and greeting for your Voice Mailbox.

How to access your Voice Mail from your wireless device

1: Press *86 (*VM) and .

If you hear a system greeting or your own greeting when you press *86 and , press immediately to interrupt the greeting (if applicable) and follow the prompts.

2: Follow the prompts to enter your password and retrieve your messages.

How to access your Voice Mail from any phone to save your minutes

1: Dial your wireless number.

2: Once you hear the system greeting or your own greeting, press

immediately to interrupt the greeting and follow the prompts.

How to reset your Voice Mail password

1: Press *611 and (airtime-free) from your wireless device or call

1-800-922-0204 (toll-free) from any phone to reach the easy-to-use

automated Customer Service menu.

2: Enter your 10-digit wireless number. 3: Select Option 2, and then press when prompted for the password reset

menu.

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4: Enter your 5-digit billing zip code. Then follow the prompts for security

verification and resetting your password.

Once you have registered for My Account, you will have the ability to reset your Voice Mail password online or via your Mobile Web 2.0-capable wireless device. For more information on how to register for My Account, go to page 29.

NOTE: Voice Mail may not be available in some areas. Voice Mailboxes not set up within 45 days will be cancelled. Your Verizon Wireless Voice Mailbox is not password protected until you create a password by following the setup tutorial. Airtime and other charges will be incurred when using Voice Mail from your wireless phone. IN Calling minutes do not apply to Voice Mail retrievals; you will be charged to maintain your connection to Voice Mail. Verizon Wireless is not liable for missed messages, or deletions of messages from your Voice Mailbox, even if you have saved them.

Locking/Unlocking your wireless device

Keeps your phone from unauthorized use. Once the phone is locked, it's in restricted mode until the lock code is entered. You can receive phone calls and still make emergency calls. You can modify the lock code using the Edit Codes submenu within the Security menu.

Open the slide and touch the Touch Key then touch the Down Arrow

Touch Key to scroll to Settings & Tools, and touch the Touch Key.

2: Press Phone Settings.

3: Press Security then enter the four-digit lock code.

4: Press Phone Lock.

5: Select an option then touch the Touch Key.

Unlocked The phone is not locked (Lock mode can be used). On Power Up The phone is locked when it is turned on.

NOTE: Your lock code is typically the last 4 digits of your phone number.

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Using speakerphone

To activate or cancel the speaker functionality while in a call touch the Touch Key. Once activated, the speaker icon is displayed on the screen, and the on-screen instruction reads it is turned off after 1 minute of inactivity.

Changing Ringtones

Your wireless device comes with a selection of Ringtones. Here’s how to manage your Ringtone preferences:

Selecting a Ringtone

Open the slide and touch the Touch Key then touch the Down Arrow

Touch Key to scroll to Settings & Tools, and touch the Touch Key.

2: Press Sounds Settings.

3: Press Call Sounds then press Call Ringtone.

4: Touch the Up/Down Arrow Touch Key / to scroll to a ringtone then

touch the Touch Key to save the sound.

Adjusting Ringtone volume

With the phone slide open, press Side Volume Keys up and down.

Setting Ringtone to vibrate

1: Press for 3 seconds.

2: To reset, press and hold .

Speaker

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Using TXT Messaging

Sending a new TXT Message to a wireless device

1: Open the slide and touch the Touch Key.

2: Press New Message, then press TXT Message.

3: Enter the phone number or e-mail address of the recipient and touch the

Touch Key.

4: Enter the message up to 160 characters, and touch the Touch Key to send

the message. For text options, touch the Left Soft Key for Word, Abc, ABC, 123, Symbols and Quick Text. You can also press to change the case of a letter. Fees apply for text messages/alerts both sent and received.

TXT Messages are charged in accordance with your Messaging Plan.

Sending a new TXT Message to a landline number

Follow these steps, and the recipient will hear your TXT Message as a voice recording:

1: Open the slide and touch the Touch Key.

2: Press New Message, then press TXT Message.

3: Enter the landline number.

4: Type out the message.

5: Press .

6: Opt-in message will appear.

7: Reply Y for yes and N for no.

NOTE: Only one opt-in is required for each landline number.

THE BASICS

ASSISTANCE

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• May we help you?

• If you move

• Loss or theft

• Toll-free calls and emergency services

• Fraud prevention

• Assistive communication devices

Assistance

ASSISTANCE

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May we help you?

Online assistance

Main website:

verizonwireless.com

Other helpful websites and information:

verizonwireless.com/welcome

• Information on your wireless device, coverage, Calling Plan, billing and

payment information

• FAQs, interactive demos for your wireless device and how to read your bill

• My Account registration for online account management verizonwireless.com/myaccount Use My Account to:

• Check your balance, minutes or make payments

• Add or remove features

• Reset Voice Mail passwords and more

The My Account Advantage

Get these added benefits for registering for My Account:

• You’ll receive free Back-Up Assistant so you never have to worry about losing your wireless device contact list.

As a My Account member, Back-Up Assistant will let you automatically retain a copy of your saved wireless device numbers to a secure website, so they’re always available if you lose or upgrade your wireless device.

• You can get a new wireless device every year with Annual Upgrade.

Sign up for a 2-year agreement on a Calling Plan of at least $49.99 and you can purchase a new wireless device at its promotional price through My Account every year with a 2-year renewal (upgrade fee applies).

• If you’re using more minutes than your Calling Plan includes, we’ll let you know with Minute Check.

Minute Check will periodically notify you through My Account if you’re exceeding your plan allowance and let you know of other Calling Plan

ASSISTANCE

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options that may save you money.

See verizonwireless.com/myaccount for details. Back-Up Assistant, Annual Upgrade and Minute Check are available for accounts with up to 10 lines that are enrolled in My Account.

verizonwireless.com/data

• Demos and tutorials on products and services

• Online technical support for products and services

Customer Service assistance

Customer Service Representatives are also available at your local Verizon Wireless Communications Store during normal business hours. For Customer Service, call 1-800-922-0204 (toll-free in the U.S., 6am–11pm).

Our Worry Free Guarantee® to you

• You’ll enjoy America’s most reliable wireless network.

• You can change your calling plan at any time.

As your needs change, you can change to any current calling plan. You won’t pay any additional fees and you won’t have to extend your contract.

• If you ever have a problem, it becomes our problem the first time you call.

No run-around, no hassles. If your issue can’t be resolved during the course of your first call, we’ll get back to you with an answer.

• Your satisfaction is guaranteed with our Test Drive program.

Now you can Test Drive our network; make calls and even try out a cool new device. Every device you purchase from Verizon Wireless comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. And if you don’t love us, take your number to someone else within 30 days. You won’t have to pay an early termination fee, and we’ll pay for any calls you’ve made.

• You can get a free phone every two years with New Every Two.

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