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LG Chocolate VX8550 User's Manual

1. 84 0 USB Auto Detection 85 Memory 85 1 Save Options 86 2 Phone Memory 86 3 Card Memory 86 Phone Info 87 1 My Number 87 2 SW HW Version 87 3 Icon Glossary 87 Safety 88 TIA Safety Information 88 Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal 88 Antenna Care 88 Phone Operation 88 Tips on Efficient Operation 89 Driving 89 Electronic Devices 89 Pacemakers 89 Hearing Aids 90 Other Medical Devices 90 Health Care Facilities 90 Vehicles 90 Posted Facilities 90 Aircraft 90 Blasting Areas 90 Potentially Explosive Atmosphere 90 For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag 91
2. 74 6 Phone Settings 74 6 1 Standalone Mode 75 6 2 Set Shortcut Keys 75 6 3 Slide Auto Lock 75 6 4 Voice Commands 76 6 5 Language 76 6 6 Location 76 6 7 Security 77 6 7 1 Edit Codes 77 6 7 2 Restrictions 77 6 7 3 Phone Lock 78 6 7 4 Lock Phone Now 78 6 7 5 Reset Default 79 6 7 6 Restore Phone 79 6 8 System Select 79 6 9 NAM Select 80 6 0 Auto NAM 80 7 Call Settings 80 7 1 Answer Options 80 7 2 End Call Options 81 7 3 Auto Retry 81 7 4 TTY Mode 81 7 5 One Touch Dial 83 7 7 6 Voice Privacy 83 8 Touch Keypad 83 9 Navigation Wheel 84 9 1 Speed 84 9 2 Sound 84 9 3 Light
3. 19 Turning the Phone On and Off 19 Turning the Phone On 19 Turning the Phone Off 19 Making Calls 19 Correcting Dialing Mistakes 20 Redialing Calls 20 Receiving Calls 20 Screen Icons 20 Quick Access to Convenient Features 21 Vibrate Mode 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 Text Input Modes 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 26 Speed Dialing
4. 42 1 New Message 42 1 1 TXT Message 42 1 2 Picture Message 44 1 3 Video Message 46 2 Inbox 47 3 Sent 48 4 Drafts 49 5 Voicemail 50 6 Mobile IM 50 7 Email 50 8 Chat 51 MSG Settings 51 1 Entry Mode Word Abc ABC 123 51 2 Auto Save On Off Prompt 51 3 Auto Erase On Off 51 4 TXT Auto View On Off 51 5 TXT Auto Play On Off 51 6 Pic Video Auto Receive On Off 52 7 Quick Text 52 8 Voicemail 52 9 Callback 52 0 Signature None Custom 52 Erasing Messages 52 CONTACTS 53 1 New Contact 53 2 Contact List 53 3 Groups 54 4 Speed
5. 1 Touch the Right Soft Key Contacts then use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to an entry 2 Touch the Left Soft Key Edit 3 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a phone number then touch the Right Soft Key Options 4 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Set Speed Dial then press the OK Key 5 Enter a Speed Dial digit Use the keypad then press the OK Key Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the Speed Dial digit then press the OK Key 6 Press the OK Key Yes then press the OK Key to save Contacts in Your Phone s Memory 24 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 touch 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 Enter the number then touch the Right Soft Key Options 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to 2 Sec Pause Wait then press the OK Key 3 Enter additional number s e g pin number credit card number etc 4 Touch the Left Soft Key Save 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Add New Contact or Update Existing and press the OK Key 6 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Mobile 1 Home Work Mobile 2 Fax
6. 63 2 8 Ez Tip Calc 63 3 Bluetooth Menu 64 3 1 Add New Device 65 My Phone Name 66 Set On 67 Discovery Mode 67 Supported Profiles 67 Last Search 68 Auto Pair Handsfree 68 Transferring Audio 68 4 Sounds Settings 70 4 1 Master Volume 70 4 2 Call Sounds 70 4 2 1 Call Ringtone 70 4 2 2 Call Vibrate 70 4 3 Alert Sounds 71 4 4 Keypad Volume 71 4 5 Service Alerts 71 4 6 Power On Off 72 5 Display Settings 72 5 1 Banner 72 5 1 1 Personal Banner 72 5 1 2 ERI Banner 72 5 2 Backlight 73 5 3 Wallpaper 73 5 4 Display Themes 73 5 5 Clip Board 74 5 6 Dial Fonts 74 5 7 Clock Format
7. International Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection http www icnirp de World Health Organization WHO International EMF Project http www who int emf National Radiological Protection Board UK http www nrpb org uk 10 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere anytime An important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones one that every user must uphold When operating a car driving is your first responsibility When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most phones offer including automatic redial and memory Also work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the road 2 When available use a hands free device A number of hands free wireless phone accessories are readily available today Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your 105 wireless phone or a speaker phone accessory take advantage of these devices if available to you 3 Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach and where you can reach it without removing your eyes from the road If you get an in
8. Safety Information 91 Charger and Adapter Safety 92 Battery Information and Care 92 Explosion Shock and Fire Hazards 93 General Notice 93 Caution Avoid potential hearing loss 95 FDA Consumer Update 97 10 Driver Safety Tips 104 Consumer Information on SAR 107 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 108 Accessories 111 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 112 Glossary 115 Terminology 115 Acronyms and Abbreviations 115 Index 117 8 Welcome Thank you for choosing the Chocolate 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 V CASTSM Music and Video Capability microSD expansion slot Built in 1 3 Megapixel digital camera Mobile Web 2 0 Sleek and Compact Design Large easy to read 8 line backlit LCD with status icons Get It Now ca
9. 4 Press Slide Auto Lock 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key On Off 76 SETTINGS amp TOOLS 6 4 Voice Commands 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 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 5 Language Allows you to set the bilingual feature according to your preference Choose either English or Espa ol 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Settings 4 Press Language 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key English Espa ol 6 6 Location Allows you to set GPS Global Positioning System Satellite assisted location information system mode 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Settings 4 Press Location 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key Location On E911 Only NOTES GPS satellite signals are not always received by
10. Video 6 Press the OK Key REC to begin recording and again to stop 39 7 Touch the Left Soft Key Save The recorded video is stored in My Videos 2 7 PIX Place Use to access the Online Album PIX Place 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Picture amp Video 4 Press PIX Place 3 Games Allows you to download games and applications from the Get It Now server Choose the software you want from the list displayed on the screen 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Games 4 Press the OK Key Get New Applications 4 News amp Info The News amp Info 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 News amp Info access through your phone contact your service provider SHORTCUT Pressing the Navigation Wheel up is the shortcut to accessing Mobile Web 2 0 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press News amp Info Ending a Browser Session End a Browser session by pressing Navigating Through the Browser On screen items appear in one of the following ways Numb
11. 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 The Stereo profile supported by Chocolate provides you with the ability to use the integrated music player and optional Bluetooth stereo headset to listen to WMA and MP3 music providing you with lots of listening fun Object Push Profile allows you to transfer a Contact entry vCard and or transfer a calendar event vCal to another OPP enabled Bluetooth device PhoneBook Access Profile allows your car kit and your phone to share information By pairing the devices and connecting with this profile you can access and use your phone book data while in your vehicle Image transfer of user generated content is available via the Basic Imaging Profile Basic Printing Profile is a profile to transfer user generated images to a printer and print them out The steps are 1 Press MENU gt use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key gt press Picture amp Video gt press My Pictures 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the picture you want to print 3 Touch the Right Soft Key Options 4 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Print via Bluetooth a
12. 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 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to RECENT CALLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Missed 4 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to an entry then Press the OK Key to view the entry Press to place a call to the number Touch the Right Soft Key Options to select Save Details Erase Lock Unlock Erase All View Timers 57 Touch the Left Soft Key Message to select New TXT Message New Picture Message New Video Message 2 Received Allows you to view the list of incoming calls up to 90 entries 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to RECENT CALLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Received 4 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to an entry then Press the OK Key to view the entry Press to place a call to the number Touch the Right Soft Key Options to select Save Details Erase Lock Unlock Erase All View Timers Touch the Left Soft Key Message to select New TXT Message New Picture Message New Video Message 3 Dialed Allows you to view the list of outgoing calls up to 90 entries 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Us
13. has developed a rating system for wireless phones to assist hearing device users to find phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices Not all phones 109 have been rated Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box The ratings are not guarantees Results will vary depending on the user s hearing device and hearing loss If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs M Ratings Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled M4 is the better higher of the two ratings Hearing devices may also be rated Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use A sum of 6 is considered for best use In the above example if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level rating the sum of the two values equal M5 This should provide the hearing aid user with normal usage while using their hearing aid with the particular wirele
14. 26 GET IT NOW 27 1 Music amp Tones 27 1 1 V CAST Music 27 1 2 Get New Ringtones 28 1 3 My Ringtones 28 1 4 My Music 28 Playing Your Music 29 Background Mode 30 Changing Songs 30 Play Song Settings 31 Sound Effect 31 Music Only 32 5 Exit From the Music Player 32 1 5 My Sounds 32 1 6 Sync Music 32 2 Picture amp Video 33 2 1 V CAST Videos 33 2 2 Get New Pictures 35 2 3 My Pictures 36 2 4 My Videos 36 2 5 Take Picture 37 2 6 Record Video 38 2 7 PIX Place 39 3 Games 39 4 News amp Info 39 5 Tools on the Go 41 6 Extras 41 MESSAGING
15. 71 4 3 Alert Sounds Allows you to select the alert type for a new message 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Sounds Settings 4 Press Alert Sounds 5 Select TXT Message Pic Video Message Voicemail 6 Each Alert Sounds menu has the following options Tone Vibrate Reminder 4 4 Keypad Volume Allows you to set the keypad volume 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Sounds Settings 4 Press Keypad Volume 5 Adjust the volume with the Navigation Wheel then press the OK Key to save the setting 4 5 Service Alerts Allows you to set any of the four Alert options to either On or Off 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Sounds Settings 4 Press Service Alerts 5 Select an alert option ERI Alerts you to the status of cellular service ERI Enhanced Roaming Indicator 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 Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key 72 SETTINGS amp TOOLS 4 6 Power On Off
16. Allows you to set the phone to sound a tone when the phone is powered on off 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Sounds Settings 4 Press Power On Off 5 Select Power On Power Off 6 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key On Off 5 Display Settings Provides options to customize the phone s display screen 5 1 Banner Allows you to enter a string of up to 23 characters which displays on the LCD screen 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Display Settings 4 Press Banner 5 1 1 Personal Banner 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Display Settings 4 Press Banner 5 Press Personal Banner 6 Create your own banner text then press the OK Key SAVE 5 1 2 ERI Banner If you use ERI Service ERI Text is shown on the sub banner 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Display Settings 4 Press Banner 5 Press ERI Banner 73 6 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key On Off 5 2 Backlight Allows you to set the
17. Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to CONTACTS and press the OK Key 3 Press New Contact 4 Enter the name and press the Navigation Wheel downward 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the phone number type 6 Enter the number and press the OK Key NOTE For more detailed information see page 23 2 Contact List Allows you to view your Contacts List 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to CONTACTS and press the OK Key 3 Press Contact List 4 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll through your Contacts alphabetically Touch the Right Soft Key Options to select one of the following Call New Contact Erase New TXT Message New Picture Message New Video Message Set As ICE Contact Erase All Send Name Card Touch the Left Soft Key Edit to edit Press the OK Key VIEW to view the Contact information CONTACTS 54 CONTACTS 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 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to CONTACTS and press the OK Key 3 Press Groups 4 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a group to view then press the OK Key Touch the Left Soft Key New to add a new group to the list Use the Navigation Wheel
18. Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Navigation Wheel 4 Press Sound 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key On Off 9 3 Light Allows you to customize the light of wheel according to Trace Motion Power On Off and Call 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Navigation Wheel 4 Press Light 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key Trace Motion Power On Off Incoming Call 85 0 USB Auto Detection Your phone automatically detects a USB device when it is connected to your phone for Sync Music or Sync Data operation If the option is set to Ask On Plug you are asked to confirm whenever the connection is made 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press USB Auto Detection 4 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key Sync Music Sync Data Ask On Plug Memory Allows you to check your Chocolate internal phone memory as well as the microSD external memory The Chocolate can access the following file types stored on the removable microSD card My Pictures png jpg bmp gif My Sounds mid qcp used for MMS cannot be set as
19. Key to view video 35 11 The video clip will be automatically saved in My Clips and in My Videos NOTE Not all videos are downloadable Only videos that have the option to save can be downloaded Additional charges for each video clip viewed may apply Video Clips service is not available in all areas Check www verizonwireless com getitnow website for details Deleting Video Clips 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Picture amp Video 4 Press V CAST Videos 5 Touch the Left Soft Key My Videos 6 Scroll to the Video to delete using the Navigation Wheel 7 Touch the Left Soft Key Options and press Erase 8 Press the OK Key Yes to erase Video Configure Alerts for New Video Clips 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Picture amp Video 4 Press V CAST Videos 5 From Video Clips Catalog select a category 6 Select Content Provider 7 Touch the Right Soft Key Options 8 Select Alerts 9 Select Configure Alerts 10 Select content for alerts desired and press the OK Key to save 2 2 Get New Pictures Allows you to connect to Get It Now and download a variety of images for My Pictures 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press th
20. OK Key 6 Login or enter your email address and password 51 8 Chat Allows you to chat with Internet Messenger users 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to MESSAGING and press the OK Key 3 Press Chat 4 A Mobile Web Browser session starts 5 Scroll to a Chat provider and press the OK Key NOTE This feature may require a subscription by a Chat service provider MSG Settings Allows you to configure settings for your messages 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to MESSAGING and press the OK Key 3 Touch the Left Soft Key Settings 4 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to one of the settings and press the OK Key to select it Message Settings Sub Menu Descriptions 1 Entry Mode Word Abc ABC 123 Allows you to select the default input method including Word Abc ABC 123 2 Auto Save On Off Prompt With this feature on messages are automatically saved in the Sent folder when transmitted 3 Auto Erase On Off With this feature on read messages are automatically deleted when you exceed the storage limit 4 TXT Auto View On Off Allows you to directly display the content when receiving a message 5 TXT Auto Play On Off Allows the display to automatically scroll down while viewing messages 52 MESSAGING 6 Pic Video Auto Receive On Off Allows you to dire
21. Picture and Video and pages Each message has a destination Address and information Message These are dependent upon the type of message you want to send 1 1 TXT Message The Basics of Sending a Message 1 Touch 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 43 5 Press the Navigation Wheel downward 6 Type your message text or email 7 Press the OK Key SEND Customizing the Message Using Options Editing the To field 1 With the To Field highlighted touch the Right Soft Key Add 2 Select the option s to customize From Contacts Recent Calls Groups To Contacts Editing Text 1 With the To Field highlighted touch the Right Soft Key Options 2 Select the option s to customize Save As Draft Saves the message into the Drafts folder Add Allows you to add Graphic Animation Sound Quick Text Signature Name Card or Address From Contacts 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 define phrases for Quick Text Cancel Message Cance
22. Press Picture amp Video 4 Press Take Picture 5 Set the brightness by pressing 38 GET IT NOW the Navigation Wheel zoom by pressing the Navigation Wheel and touch the Right Soft Key Options to change other settings Select the option s to customize RESOLUTION 1280X960 640X480 320X240 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 COLOR EFFECTS Normal Negative Solari Sepia Black amp White NIGHT MODE On Off SAVE OPTION Internal External PHOTOMETRY Average Spot PREVIEW Actual view Full screen CAPTURE Camera Video 6 Take a picture by pressing the OK Key TAKE 7 Touch the Left Soft Key Save The picture is stored in My Pictures 2 6 Record Video Lets you record a video message with sound 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Picture amp Video 4 Press Record Video 5 Set the brightness by pressing the Navigation Wheel zoom by pressing the Navigation Wheel and touch the Right Soft Key Options to change other settings RECORDING TIME For Send For Save SAVE OPTION Internal External COLOR EFFECTS Normal Negative Solari Sepia Black amp White WHITE BALANCE Auto Sunny Cloudy Fluorescent Glow CAPTURE Camera
23. 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 90 Safety 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 A
24. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 5 HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service please call or fax to the following telephone numbers from anywhere in the continental United States Tel 1 800 793 8896 or Fax 1 800 448 4026 Or visit http us lgservice com Correspondence may also be mailed to LG Electronics Service Mobile Handsets P O Box 240007 Huntsville AL 35824 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims 115 Terminology EZ Tip Calc Feature for easy bill calculation using the total cost tip and number of people as variables Advanced Voice Recognition Feature that allows you to perform a wide range of verbal commands by training the phone to recognize your individual speech patterns Bluetooth wireless technology Technology used to allow mobile phones computers and other personal devices to be easily coordinated and interconnected using a short range wireless connection Get It Now Feature that accesses the Internet to provide the ability to access and even download a wide variety of software information music video and more right on your LG Verizon wireless phone microSDTM Additional external memory for your mobile phone V CASTSM F
25. 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
26. 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 Caution 92 Safety 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 batte
27. and paired devices are found the following icons are displayed 66 SETTINGS amp TOOLS Icon References When a Bluetooth Wireless Connection is Searched neither connected nor paired Icon References When Successfully Connected My Phone Name Allows you to edit the name of the Bluetooth device when Add New Device menu is highlighted 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Bluetooth Menu 4 Touch the Right Soft Key Options 5 Press My Phone Name 6 Touch to clear the existing name 7 Use the numeric keypad to enter a new custom name 8 Press the OK Key to save and exit TIP Bluetooth wireless connection is dependent on your Blueooth stereo device Even though you want to connect with a headset that supports both stereo and handsfree profiles you may only be able to connect with one When an only mono headset is connected with your Chocolate device When an only stereo headset is connected with your Chocolate device When stereo headsets and mono headsets are all connected with your Chocolate device When an audio device is searched by your Chocolate device When a PC is searched by your Chocolate device When a PDA is searched by your Chocolate device When another phone device is searched by your Chocolate device When a printer is found by your Chocolate
28. and press the OK Key Exit From the Music Player 1 Display the Music Player 2 Press the Right Soft Key Options 3 Press Exit Player NOTE You can also press the end to exit the Music Player 1 5 My Sounds Allows you to select a desired sound or record a new sound 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Music amp Tones 4 Press My Sounds 5 Press Record New or scroll and select a sound using the Navigation Wheel Options from here Touch the Left Soft Key Erase Press the OK Key PLAY Touch the Right Soft Key Options to select Send To PIX Place Rename Lock Erase All File Info 1 6 Sync Music Allows you to synchronize music from a PC to your phone Verify that the transfer was successful on the confirmation screen Sync your music from your PC to your V CAST Music wireless device 1 Use a USB cable to connect your phone to your PC 2 Press the OK Key MENU 3 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 4 Press Music amp Tones 5 Press Sync Music 6 Open Windows Media Player 33 10 on your PC and select the Sync tab 7 Select Edit Playlist and select the songs from your library that you want to sync 8 In Windows Media Player 10 select V CAST Mobile Phone Removable Storage Card unless
29. are available such as current hits pop hip hop and more Access and Options 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Music amp Tones 4 Select a submenu by pressing the number that corresponds with the submenu 1 1 V CAST Music Allows you to download a variety of music via V CAST whenever and wherever you are 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Music amp Tones 4 Press V CAST Music NOTE Additional charges for music may apply V CAST Music service is not available in all areas Check www verizonwireless com getitnow website for details 28 GET IT NOW 1 2 Get New Ringtones Allows you to connect to Get It Now and download various ringtones 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Music amp Tones 4 Press Get New Ringtones VZW Tones Deluxe VZW Tones Deluxe has all the best sound clips of your favorite songs that you can use as ring tones for your Chocolate phone Preview download and manage all the latest and greatest ringtones right from your Chocolate phone To find all the latest hits check out our What s New category If you are looking for the hottest tones check out What s Hot NOTE Additional fee
30. 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 103 Frequency RF energy the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all For example the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000 They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists 11 What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment Radio Frequency RF energy from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices For this reason the FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure Electro Magnetic Interference EMI of implanted card
31. can be used On Power Up The phone is locked when it is turned on 6 7 4 Lock Phone Now 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Settings 4 Press Security 5 Enter the four digit lock code 6 Press Lock Phone Now 79 6 7 5 Reset Default Allows you to reset your phone to the factory default settings 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Settings 4 Press Security 5 Enter the four digit lock code 6 Press Reset Default 7 Press the OK Key after reading the warning message 8 Select Revert by pressing the OK Key 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 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Settings 4 Press Security 5 Enter the four digit lock code 6 Press Restore Phone 7 Press the OK Key after reading the warning message 8 Enter the four digit lock code 6 8 System Select Allows you to set up the phone management environment Leave this setting as the default u
32. device When other undefined devices are found by your Chocolate device 67 Set On Allows you to set the phone s Bluetooth power On Off 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Bluetooth Menu 4 Touch the Left Soft Key Set On NOTE By default your device s Bluetooth functionality is turned off Discovery Mode Allows you to set whether your device is able to be searched by other Bluetooth devices in the area 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Bluetooth Menu 4 Touch the Right Soft Key Options 5 Press Discovery Mode 6 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key On Off NOTE If you choose On for Discovery Mode your device is able to be searched by other in range Bluetooth devices Supported Profiles Allows you to see profiles that your Chocolate phone can support 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Bluetooth Menu 4 Touch the Right Soft Key Options 5 Press Supported Profiles Dial up Networking In order to start a dial up networking session 1 Start the Bluetooth service application or program present on the Client device 2 Find your
33. device instead Print Picture allows you to print to devices that support BPP profiles 70 SETTINGS amp TOOLS 4 Sounds Settings Provides options to customize the phone s sounds 4 1 Master Volume Allows you to set volume settings 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Sounds Settings 4 Press Master Volume 5 Adjust the volume with the Navigation Wheel then press the OK Key to save the setting 4 2 Call Sounds Allows you to set how the phone alerts you for types of incoming calls 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Sounds Settings 4 Press Call Sounds 4 2 1 Call Ringtone 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Sounds Settings 4 Press Call Sounds 5 Press Call Ringtone 6 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a ringtone then press the OK Key to save the sound 4 2 2 Call Vibrate 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Sounds Settings 4 Press Call Sounds 5 Press Call Vibrate 6 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key On Off
34. 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 102 Safety 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 o
35. 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 94 Safety 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
36. key to Calendar by default 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Tools 4 Press Calendar 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the scheduled day Left Previous Day Right Next Day Up Previous Week Down Next Week 6 Touch the Left Soft Key Add 7 Enter Subject then scroll down to set remaining settings 8 Highlight a Calendar setting field then touch the Left Soft Key Set For each Calendar event 62 SETTINGS amp TOOLS you can set Start Time End Time Repeat Until Alerts Tones 9 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting 10 Press the OK Key SAVE when Calendar information is complete 2 4 Alarm Clock Allows you to set one of 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 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Tools 4 Press Alarm Clock 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to an Alarm 1 2 or 3 then press the OK Key 6 Enter the alarm information including Turn On Off Set Time Repeat Ringtone 7 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the information you want to set then touch the Left Soft Key Set to view your setting ch
37. no memory card is available Start the sync process in Windows Media Player 10 or higher by clicking on Start Sync Remember your phone must be in Sync Music mode 9 When syncing completes disconnect the cable from your phone and exit Sync Music 10 Under the Music amp Tones menu open My Music to view and play your music NOTE A compatible USB cable sold separately is required for syncing 2 Picture amp Video View take and trade your digital pictures and videos right from your wireless phone SHORTCUT Using the Navigation Wheel to the Left is a hot key to Picture amp Video Access and Options 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Picture amp Video 4 Select a submenu 2 1 V CAST Videos V CAST brings the world to your mobile phone with full motion video and sound Catch up with what s happening with video clips from news sports entertainment or weather must be in V CAST coverage area Additional fees may apply 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Picture amp Video 4 Press V CAST Videos Browsing Selecting and Playing Video Clips 1 Press the Navigation Wheel to the Left for Picture amp Video 2 Press V CAST Videos to 34 GET IT NOW open Video Clips Catalog 3 Press the Navi
38. of your finger to touch the center of a touch key If you touch off center it may activate the nearby function instead 4 The touch sensor level can be adjusted to your preference 5 When both the home screen and touch key lights are off touch keys are deactivated Push down and release the Lock Key to turn on the home screen and touch key lights 6 If the slide is closed and the Touch Protection function is on during calls the Touch Protection feature is automatically enabled 7 Keep metal and other conductive material away from the surface of touch keys because contact may cause electronic interference Navigation Wheel Slowly spin the navigation wheel with your finger tip to highlight menu options When the correct menu option is highlighted press the OK Key to select that option You can also use the navigation wheel as a 4 way directional key to navigate the menus Key Guard The touch keypad and navigation wheel are automatically locked when The slide is closed The phone is inactive for 17 sec default or 25 sec if display backlight is set at 15 sec To unlock the touch keypad and navigation wheel Slide Closed Slide the Lock Key located on the right side of the phone downwards and release or Press the OK Key twice Slide Open press any key except touch keys 15 MY MUSIC MY MUSIC 1 Songs 2 Playlists 3 Artists 4 Genres 5 Albums
39. 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 95 Caution Avoid potential hearing loss Prolonged exposure to loud sounds including music is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss Some scientific research suggests that using porta
40. 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 100 Safety 5 What research is
41. ringtones My Videos 3gp 3g2 My Music wma mp3 Store on Chocolate Store on microSD Card Transfer Phone to PC via Card Transfer PC to Phone via Card V CAST Music WMA Songs W W W W Ringtones W Sound W W W W V CAST Video Clips W Downloaded Picture Video W Picture Video user generated or received via MMS W W W W 86 SETTINGS amp TOOLS 1 Save Options Allows you to select which memory phone or memory card to use to save your files 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Memory 4 Press Save Options 5 Scroll to Pictures Videos Sounds then press the OK Key 6 Scroll to Phone Memory Card Memory then press the OK Key 2 Phone Memory Shows the memory information saved in your phone 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Memory 4 Press Phone Memory 5 Scroll to Memory Usage My Pictures My Videos My Music My Sounds then press the OK Key to view the memory used for each item 3 Card Memory Shows the memory information saved in the card 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Memory 4 Press Card Memory 5 Scroll to Memor
42. the Go 41 Touch Keypad 83 TTY Mode 81 TXT Message 42 U USB Auto Detection 85 V V CAST Music 27 V CAST Videos 33 Vibrate Mode 21 Video Message 46 View Timers 58 Voice Commands 21 59 76 Voice Privacy 83 Voicemail 50 Volume Quick Adjustment 21 W Wallpaper 73 World Clock 63 118 Index MEMO MEMO MEMO
43. 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 amp 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 101 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
44. 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 Standalone Mode 77 services supporting Location On functionality such as Chaperone will be suspended 6 7 Security The Security menu allows you to secure the phone electronically 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 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 four digit lock code 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Settings 4 Press Security 5 Enter the four digit lock code 6 Press Edit Codes 7 Enter your new four digit lock code 8 For confirmation it will ask you to enter the new lock code again NOTE The lock codes are divided into two Phone Only Calls amp Services 6 7 2 Restrictions Al
45. 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 cases other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results 2 What is the FDA s role concerning the safety of wireless phones Under the law the FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting 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 regulato
46. 1 Ez Tip Calc 63 F FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 108 FDA Consumer Update 97 G Games 39 GET IT NOW 27 Get New Pictures 35 Get New Ringtones 28 Glossary 115 Groups 54 I Icon Glossary 87 Important Safety Precautions 1 In Case of Emergency 55 Inbox 47 K Keypad Volume 71 L Language 76 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 112 Location 76 M Making Calls 19 Master Volume 70 Memory 85 Menus Overview 15 MESSAGING 42 Missed 56 Mobile IM 50 MSG Settings 51 Music amp Tones 27 Mute Function 21 My Account 59 My Music 28 My Name Card 56 My Number 87 My Pictures 36 My Ringtones 28 My Sounds 32 My Videos 36 N NAM Select 80 Navigation Wheel 84 New Contact 53 New Message 42 News amp Info 39 Notepad 63 117 Index O One Touch Dial 83 P Phone Info 87 Phone Memory 86 Phone Overview 12 Phone Settings 74 Picture amp Video 33 Picture Message 44 PIX Place 39 Power On Off 72 R Received 57 Receiving Calls 20 RECENT CALLS 56 Record Video 38 Redialing Calls 20 Removing the Battery 18 S Safety Information 91 Save Options 86 Screen Icons 20 Security 77 Sent 48 Service Alerts 71 Set Shortcut Keys 75 SETTINGS amp TOOLS 59 Signal Strength 19 Slide Auto Lock 75 Sounds Settings 70 Speed Dials 54 Standalone Mode 75 Stopwatch 62 SW HW Version 87 Sync Music 32 System Select 79 T Take Picture 37 Technical Details 9 TIA Safety Information 88 Tools 59 Tools on
47. 1 With the To Field highlighted touch 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 To Field highlighted touch the Right Soft Key Options 2 Select the option s to customize Preview Save As Draft Add Quick Text Add Slide Priority Level Cancel Message 3 Complete and then send or save the message 46 MESSAGING 1 3 Video Message The Basics of Sending a Message 1 Touch the Left Soft Key Message 2 Press New Message 3 Press Video Message 4 Enter the cellular phone number or email address of the recipient 5 Press the Navigation Wheel downward 6 Type your message text or email 7 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Video and touch the Left Soft Key Videos Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the video file you want to send then press the OK Key 8 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Name Card then touch the Left Soft Key Contacts Use the Navigation Wheel to select the Name Card you want to send then press the OK Key 9 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Subject and enter the subject 10 Press the OK Key SEND A confirmation message is displayed Customizing the Message Using Options Editing the To field 1 With the To Field highlighted touch the Right Soft Key Add 2 Sele
48. 6 Settings 7 Music Alerts G The same menu with GET IT NOW gt Music amp Tones gt My Music GGET ET IITT NNOW OW 1 Music amp Tones 1 V CAST Music 2 Get New Ringtones 3 My Ringtones 4 My Music 5 My Sounds 6 Sync Music 2 Picture amp Video 1 V CAST Videos 2 Get New Pictures 3 My Pictures 4 My Videos 5 Take Picture 6 Record Video 7 PIX Place 3 Games 4 News amp Info 5 Tools on the Go 6 Extras M MESSAGING ESSAGING 1 New Message 2 Inbox 3 Sent 4 Drafts 5 Voicemail 6 Mobile IM 7 Email 8 Chat CCONT ONTACTS ACTS 1 New Contact 2 Contact List 3 Groups 4 Speed Dials 5 In Case of Emergency 6 My Name Card RRECENT CALLS ECENT CALLS 1 Missed 2 Received 3 Dialed 4 All 5 View Timers Menus Overview 16 Menus Overview SSETTINGS amp TOOLS ETTINGS amp TOOLS 1 My Account 2 Tools 1 Voice Commands 2 Calculator 3 Calendar 4 Alarm Clock 1 Alarm 1 2 Alarm 2 3 Alarm 3 5 Stopwatch 6 World Clock 7 Notepad 8 Ez Tip Calc 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 Pic Video Message 3 Voicemail 4 Keypad Volume 5 Service Alerts 1 ERI 2 Minute Beep 3 Call Connect 4 Charge Complete 6 Power On Off 1 Power On 2 Power Off 5 Display Settings 1 Banner 1 Personal Banner 2 ERI Banner 2 Backlight 1 Disp
49. 9 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Name Card then touch the Left Soft Key Contacts Use the Navigation Wheel to select the Name Card you want to send then press the OK Key 10 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Subject and enter the subject 11 Press the OK Key SEND A confirmation message is displayed Editing the To field 1 With the To Field highlighted touch the Right Soft Key Add 45 2 Select the option s to customize From Contacts Recent Calls Groups To PIX Place To Contacts Editing Text 1 With the To Field highlighted touch the Right Soft Key Options 2 Select the option s to customize Preview Displays the Picture message as it would be seen by the recipient Save As Draft Saves the message into the Drafts folder Add Quick Text Inserts predefined phrases Add Slide Insert multiple pictures into a picture message Priority Level Gives priority to the message High Normal Cancel Message Editing Picture 1 With the To Field highlighted touch 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 To Field highlighted touch 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
50. Dials 54 5 In Case of Emergency ICE 55 6 My Name Card 56 RECENT CALLS 56 1 Missed 56 2 Received 57 3 Dialed 57 4 All 58 5 View Timers 58 SETTINGS amp TOOLS 59 1 My Account 59 2 Tools 59 2 1 Voice Commands 59 2 1 1 Call lt Name or Number gt 60 2 1 2 Send Msg to lt Name or Number gt 60 2 1 3 Go to lt Menu gt 60 2 1 4 Check lt Item gt 60 6 Table of Contents 2 1 5 Lookup lt Name gt 60 2 1 6 Play 60 2 1 7 My Account 60 2 1 8 Help 61 2 2 Calculator 61 2 3 Calendar 61 2 4 Alarm Clock 62 2 5 Stopwatch 62 2 6 World Clock 63 2 7 Notepad
51. IA 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 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 89
52. NU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Call Settings 4 Press Answer Options 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key Slide Up OK Key Auto with Handsfree NOTE Auto with Handsfree is available only when any external device is connected to your phone When Ringer is set to mute such as the following settings Ringer is not activated When All Sounds Off Alarm Only is set or individual Contact 81 Ringer ID is set to No Ring Silence When Ringer is set to mute with side key or Quiet 7 2 End Call Options Allows you to determine how the phone will disconnect a call 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Call Settings 4 Press End Call Options 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key Slide Down OK Key 7 3 Auto Retry Allows you to set the length of time the phone waits before automatically redialing a number when the attempted call fails 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Call Settings 4 Press Auto Retry 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key Off Every 10 Seconds Every 30 Seconds Every 60 Secon
53. SB Cable Bluetooth Stereo Lanyard Headset with Music Controller Bluetooth Stereo Headset Music Essentials Kit Holster 112 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 1 WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship according to the following terms and conditions 1 The limited warranty for the product extends for TWELVE 12 MONTHS beginning on the date of purchase of the product with valid proof of purchase or absent valid proof of purchase FIFTEEN 15 MONTHS from date of manufacture as determined by the unit s manufacture date code 2 The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser end user 3 This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in the U S including Alaska Hawaii U S Territories and Canada 4 The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be free of defects at the time of shipment and therefore shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms 5 Upon request from LG the consumer must provide information to reasonably prove the date of purchase 6 The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Department of LG LG shall bear the cost of shipping the produc
54. USER GUIDE MMBB0236701 1 0 H VX8550_New_cover qxd 5 18 07 10 23 AM Page 1 Copyright 2007 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 VX8550_New_cover qxd 5 18 07 10 23 AM Page 4 1 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 temperatures 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 Important Safety Precautions 2 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 bathr
55. aled Calls Roaming Calls Transmit Data Received Data Total Data Last Reset Lifetime Calls Lifetime Data Counter 5 Reset all the recorded timers by pressing Right Soft Key Reset All if you want to reset 59 SETTINGS amp TOOLS 1 My Account Check your subscription information ranging from your payment plan to your software upgrade or other available service 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press My Account 2 Tools Your phone tools include Voice Commands Calculator Calendar Alarm Clock Stopwatch World Clock Notepad and Ez Tip Calc 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 touching the Left Soft Key Info Access and Options 1 Press the Voice Command Key located on the left side of the phone Settings to Optimize the Voice Commands Feature by touching the Right Soft Key Settings Digit Dial Readout On Off Choice List Automatic Always Off 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 Prompts Mode Audio Playback Timeout For Mode set Prompts Readout Alerts R
56. ble 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 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 noise cancelling 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 extreme
57. ccuracy and completeness of information is not guaranteed information about location of device will be used to deliver service 6 Extras 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Extras 4 Press the OK Key Get New Applications 42 MESSAGING MESSAGING SHORTCUT From the standby mode touching 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 touching the Left Soft Key Message Make a call to the callback number in Inbox by pressing during a message check The phone can store over 400 messages The information stored in the message is determined by phone mode 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 There are ways your phone alerts you to 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 flash and a warning message is displayed NOTE If you receive the same message twice your phone deletes the older one and the new one is stored as a DUPLICATE 1 New Message Allows you to send messages Text
58. coming call at an inconvenient time if possible let your voicemail answer it for you 4 Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving if necessary suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Rain sleet snow and ice can be hazardous but so is heavy traffic As a driver your first responsibility is to pay attention to the road 5 Don t take notes or look up phone numbers while driving If you are reading an address book or business card or writing a to do list while driving a car you are not watching where you are going It is common sense Do not get caught in a dangerous situation because you are reading or writing and not paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles 6 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic if possible place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign red light or otherwise stationary But if you need to dial while driving follow this simple tip dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue 7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the wh
59. cons To see the icon glossary go to MENU gt SETTINGS amp TOOLS gt Phone Info gt Icon Glossary on your phone 21 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 Mute Function The Mute Function prevents the transmission of your voice to the caller To quickly activate Mute while in a call touch the Left Soft Key Mute then to unmute touch the Left Soft Key Unmute Volume Quick Adjustment Quickly adjust ringer and earpiece volumes by pressing the upper side key on the left side of the phone to increase and lower key to decrease NOTES The earpiece volume can only be adjusted during a call and Key Beep volume can only be adjusted through the Menu To turn off sounds press and hold the lower side key for 3 seconds when the slide is up then press and hold the upper side key to return to normal sounds mode Call Waiting During a call one beep indicates another incoming call 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 NOTE Voice Commands can also be started with the designated key on your Bluetooth device Please check the ma
60. ct the option s to customize From Contacts Recent Calls Groups To PIX Place To Contacts Editing Text 1 With the To Field highlighted touch the Right Soft Key Options 2 Select the option s to customize Preview Displays the Video message as it would be seen by the recipient Save As Draft Saves the message into the Drafts folder Add Quick Text Inserts predefined phrases Priority Level Gives priority to the message High Normal Cancel Message 47 Editing Video 1 With the To Field highlighted touch the Right Soft Key Options 2 Select the option s to customize Preview Save As Draft Remove Video Priority Level Cancel Message Editing Name Card 1 With the To Field highlighted touch 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 the Subject 1 With the To Field highlighted touch the Right Soft Key Options 2 Select the option s to customize Preview Save As Draft Add Quick Text Priority Level Cancel Message 3 Complete and then send or save the message 2 Inbox The phone alerts you in 3 ways when you receive a new message By displaying a message notification on the screen By sounding a sound or vibration if set By blinking only when you get a high priority message Viewing Your Inbox 1 Pr
61. ctly download the content when receiving a Picture message 7 Quick Text Allows you to display edit and add text phrases These text strings allow you to reduce manual text input into messages 8 Voicemail Allows you to manually enter the access number for Voicemail Service This number should be only used when a VMS Voicemail Service access number is not provided from the network 9 Callback Allows you to automatically send a designated callback number when you send a message 0 Signature None Custom Allows you make edit a signature to automatically send with your messages Erasing Messages Allows you to erase all messages stored in your Inbox Sent or Drafts folders You can also erase all messages at the same time 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to MESSAGING and press the OK Key 3 Touch the Right Soft Key Options Erase Inbox Erase Sent Erase Drafts Erase All 4 Press the OK Key to erase the messages selected A confirmation message is displayed 53 CONTACTS The Contacts Menu allows you to store names phone numbers and other information in your phone s memory SHORTCUT Touching the Right Soft Key is a hot key to Contacts List 1 New Contact Allows you to add a new number to your Contacts List NOTE Using this submenu the number is saved as a new Contact not into an existing Contact 1 Press the OK
62. d Abc ABC 123 or Symbols To change the input mode touch the Right Soft Key To create an upper case character press Deleting Text Number Entered When entering text or numbers touch to clear the last number letter or symbol Touch and hold 41 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 5 Tools on the Go Everything you need to know while you re on the go 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Tools on the Go 4 Press the OK Key Get New Applications VZ NavigatorSM 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 NOTES To use VZ Navigator you must turn location on See page 76 Download subscription and airtime required for use only in National Enhanced Service Coverage Area a
63. delines SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http www fcc gov oet fccid after searching on FCC ID BEJVX8550 Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates SAR can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association CTIA website at http www ctia org In the United States and Canada the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1 6 watts kg W kg averaged over one gram of tissue The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices On July 10 2003 the U S Federal Communications Commission FCC Report and Order in WT Docket 01 309 modified the exception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 HAC Act to require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing aids The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to telecommunications services for persons with hearing disabilities While some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices hearing aids and cochlear implants users may detect a buzzing humming or whining noise Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate The wireless telephone industry
64. ds 7 4 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 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Call Settings 4 Press TTY Mode An explanation message is displayed 5 Press the OK Key to continue 6 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key 82 SETTINGS amp TOOLS TTY Full TTY Talk TTY Hear TTY Off TTY Full Users who cannot talk and 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 Normal users send and receive without TTY equipment 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 up 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 th
65. duration for illuminating the backlight Display and Keypad are set separately 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Display Settings 4 Press Backlight 5 Scroll to a Backlight submenu and press the OK Key Display Keypad 1 Display 7 Seconds 15 Seconds 30 Seconds Always On Always Off 2 Keypad 7 Seconds 15 Seconds 30 Seconds Always On Always Off 5 3 Wallpaper Allows you to choose the kind of background to be displayed on the phone 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Display Settings 4 Press Wallpaper 5 Choose a submenu and press the OK Key My Pictures My Videos Fun Animations 6 Select from available screens then press the OK Key 5 4 Display Themes Allows you to choose the color of the background screen 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Display Settings 4 Press Display Themes 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key Classic Rhythm amp Blues Rock amp Roll 6 Touch the Left Soft Key View to preview the selected display theme 74 SETTINGS amp TOOLS 5 5 Clip Board Allows you to set clip board to be displayed in
66. e desired number 6 When connection is made use the TTY equipment to type in and send a text message or send voice 7 The voice or text message from the receiver end displays on the TTY equipment display Menu User Feature Transmission Receiving Mode When making communications with a normal terminal TTY Full For hearing verbally impaired text message transmission text message receiving Operator required TTY Talk For hearing impaired able to talk voice transmission text message receiving Operator required TTY Hear For verbally impaired audible text message transmission voice receiving Operator required TTY Off For regular users voice transmission voice receiving TTY Mode Tele Type writer 83 7 5 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 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Call Settings 4 Press One Touch Dial 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key On Off 7 6 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 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use th
67. e Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Call Settings 4 Press Voice Privacy 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key On Off 8 Touch Keypad Allows you to control the sensitivity level of the keypad keys on your phone 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Touch Keypad 4 Select Sensor Level Vibration or Sound For Sensor Level use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key Super High Medium Low For Vibration or Sound use the Navigation Wheel the OK Key to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key On Off NOTE A higher sensor level provides a larger surface area for your fingers to tap In contrast a lower touch sensitivity level has a smaller surface area 84 SETTINGS amp TOOLS 9 Navigation Wheel 9 1 Speed Allows you to determine speed at which the Navigation Wheel reacts 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Navigation Wheel 4 Press Speed 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key High Medium Low 9 2 Sound Allows you to set the phone to sound a tone when the navigating wheel is in use 1 Press the OK
68. e OK Key 3 Press Picture amp Video 36 GET IT NOW 4 Press Get New Pictures 5 Press the OK Key 2 3 My Pictures Allows you to view photos stored in the phone 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Picture amp Video 4 Press My Pictures 5 Select a picture with the Navigation Wheel and touch the Right Soft Key Options 6 Select one of the following options Send Sends a picture message Set As Wallpaper Picture ID To PIX Place Accesses the Online Album PIX Place Take Picture Turns on the camera function Get New Pictures Downloads various pictures Manage My Pics Allows you to mark the selected picture and apply options Rename Renames the selected picture Lock Unlock Lock Unlock File Info Name Date Time Resolution Size Type Print via Bluetooth Allows you to print the selected picture via Bluetooth Print Preferences Supported only by enabled devices for this option Send via Bluetooth Allows you to send a selected picture via Bluetooth Supported only when a BIP Basic Imaging Profile equipped device is available NOTE The option Send via Bluetooth is not displayed when you select pictures protected by DRM Digital Rights Management 2 4 My Videos Allows you to view videos stored in the phone 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Naviga
69. e the Navigation Wheel to scroll to RECENT CALLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Dialed 4 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to an entry then Press the OK Key to view the entry Press to place a call to the number Touch the Right Soft Key Options to select Save Details Erase Lock Unlock Erase All View Timers Touch the Left Soft Key Message to select New TXT Message New Picture Message New Video Message 58 RECENT CALLS 4 All Allows you to view the list of all calls up to 270 entries 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to RECENT CALLS and press the OK Key 3 Press All 4 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to an entry then Press the OK Key to view the entry Press to place a call to the number Touch the Right Soft Key Options to select Save Details Erase Lock Unlock Erase All View Timers Touch the Left Soft Key Message to select New TXT Message New Picture Message New Video Message SHORTCUT To view a quick list of all your recent calls press from standby mode 5 View Timers Allows you to view the duration of selected calls 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to RECENT CALLS and press the OK Key 3 Press View Timers 4 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a call list Last Call All Calls Received Calls Di
70. eadout 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 SETTINGS amp TOOLS 60 SETTINGS amp TOOLS 2 1 1 Call lt Name or Number gt Say Call and then call someone simply by saying the phone number or name Please speak clearly and exactly as in your Contacts 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 lt Name or Number gt 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 would automatically start a text message without asking for the message type When using Send Message command speak clearly and say the number group name or name exactly as it is entered in your Contact list 2 1 3 Go to lt Menu gt 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 lt Item gt The Check command allows you to check out a wide range of items from the battery level service mode signal strength GPS location network status volume number of m
71. eature that is the next generation in wireless technology which transforms your wireless phone into a portable music player and delivers an amazing streaming mobile video experience V CAST uses technology that significantly increases download capabilities to deliver better graphics sound and depth and uses the power of broadband so that you can download the hottest entertainment sports highlights news and breaking weather to your Verizon Wireless V CAST phone The new V CAST phones provide better imaging capabilities mega pixel cameras and video cameras improved audio and expandable memory storage Acronyms and Abbreviations DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency or touch tone is a method used to communicate keys pressed on the phone Pressing a key generates two simultaneous tones one for the row and one for the column to determine which key was pressed Glossary 116 Glossary ERI Enhanced Roaming Indicator is a feature to indicate whether a mobile phone is on its home system a partner network or a roaming network Many phones indicate home vs roaming as an icon but ERI capable phones can clearly indicate third partner network status EVDO Evolution Data Only or Evolution Data Optimized abbreviated as EVDO EV DO EvDO 1xEV DO or 1xEvDO provides fast wireless broadband access 3G anywhere without needing a WiFi hotspot GPS Global Positioning System is a system of satellites computer
72. ec Pause 6 Enter additional number s then press the OK Key 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 Touch the Right Soft Key Contacts 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to an entry 3 Touch the Left Soft Key Edit 4 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a phone number then touch the Right Soft Key Options 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Set As Default then press the OK Key 6 Press the OK Key to set the new number as the default A confirmation message is displayed 7 Press the OK Key again to save 26 Contacts in Your Phone s Memory Deleting Deleting a Contact Entry 1 Touch the Right Soft Key Contacts 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to an entry 3 Touch the Right Soft Key Options 4 Press Erase 5 Press the OK Key Yes Deleting a Speed Dial 1 Touch the Right Soft Key Contacts 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a Contact entry to edit and press the OK Key VIEW 3 Select the phone number with the Speed Dial then press the OK Key EDIT 4 Touch the Right Soft Key Options 5 Press Remove Speed Dial 6 Press the OK Key Yes 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
73. eel of a car Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and if necessary suspend conversations which have the potential to divert your attention from the road 8 Use your wireless phone to call for help Your wireless phone is one of the greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your 106 Safety family in dangerous situations with your phone at your side help is only three numbers away Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case of fire traffic accident road hazard or medical emergency Remember it s a free call on your wireless phone 9 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies Your wireless phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a Good Samaritan in your community If you see an auto accident crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger call 911 or other local emergency number as you would want others to do for you 10 Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non emergency assistance number when necessary Certain situations you encounter while driving may require attention but are not urgent enough to merit a call for emergency services But you can still use your wireless phone to lend a hand If you see a broken down vehicle posing no serious hazard a broken traffic signal a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen call roadside assistance or other specia
74. ered options You can use your numeric keypad or you can select the items by moving the cursor and touching the appropriate Soft Keys 40 GET IT NOW 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 touching the appropriate Soft Keys Scrolling Use the Navigation Wheel or to scroll through the content A cursor lets you know which item is currently selected Fast Scrolling Press and hold the Navigation Wheel to quickly move the cursor up and down on the current screen Scrolling by Page Press the Side Keys to move up and down a page at a time Home Page To go to the Home Page press and hold or View Browser Menu Press Voice Commands key to use 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 Wor
75. ess the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to MESSAGING and press the OK Key 3 Press Inbox 4 Options from here Touch the Left Soft Key Erase Touch the Right Soft Key Options Reply Replies to the origination address of the received message Forward Forwards a received message to other destination address es Lock Unlock Locks or unlocks the selected message Locked messages cannot be deleted by the Erase Inbox and Erase All functions 48 MESSAGING Add To Contacts Stores the callback number email address and numbers from the address of the received message into your Contacts Erase Inbox Erases all read unlocked messages stored in the Inbox 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 Picture Video Messages Open Read Picture Video Messages New Unread Browser Messages Opened Read Browser Messages New Unread Notification Messages Open Read Notification Messages 3 Sent 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 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to MESSAGING and press the OK Key 3 Press Sent 4 Options from here Touc
76. etworks 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 99 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
77. f wireless phone users The test method uses a tissue simulating 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
78. gation Wheel to select Video Clip categories including News Entertainment Sports and Weather then press the OK Key to select 4 Scroll to content provider then press the OK Key 5 If applicable scroll to a sub category then press the OK Key 6 Scroll to the video clip you want to view then press the OK Key To view a Streaming Video 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Picture amp Video 4 Press V CAST Videos 5 Select a Video Clip Category and a Video Clip and press the OK Key 6 Read the description of the video clip and press the OK Key to view 7 Select Yes to accept charges press the OK Key and the Video Clip will initiate transfer 8 The video clip will begin playback shortly after being selected To download a Video Clip 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Picture amp Video 4 Press V CAST Videos 5 Scroll to a video clip then press the OK Key 6 Read the description of the video clip and touch the Right Soft Key Options 7 Press Save Video and press the OK Key 8 Select Yes to accept charges press the OK Key and the video clip will initiate downloading of video 9 Once video is downloaded a message will appear on your phone 10 Select Yes and press the OK
79. ging 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 Charging with USB You can use your computer to charge your phone Connect one end of a USB cable to the charging accessory port on your phone and the other end to a highpower USB port on your PC commonly located on the front panel of the computer NOTE Lower USB port is not supported such as the USB port on your keyboard or bus powered USB hub 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 NOTICE Triangle symbol should face up for both your charger and USB 19 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 a
80. h the Left Soft Key Erase Touch the Right Soft Key Options Forward Forwards a sent message to other destination address es Send Allows you to retransmit the selected message Lock Unlock Locks or unlocks 49 the selected message Locked messages cannot be deleted by the Erase Sent and Erase All functions Add To Contacts Stores the callback number email address and numbers from the address of the message into your Contacts Erase Sent Erase all unlocked messages stored in the Sent messages Message Info Allows you to check the sent message information Message Icon Reference Text Picture Video Messages sent Message delivered Text Picture Video Messages failed Multiple Messages sent Multiple Messages delivered Multiple Messages failed Multiple Messages incomplete Priority High Locked 4 Drafts Displays draft messages 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to MESSAGING and press the OK Key 3 Press Drafts 4 Options from here Touch the Left Soft Key Erase Touch the Right Soft Key Options Send Sends the selected message Lock Unlock Locked messages cannot be deleted by the Erase Drafts and Erase All functions Add To Contacts Stores the callback number email address and numbers from the address included in the message into your Contacts Erase Drafts Erases all unlocked Draft messages Me
81. how you use your phone 75 6 1 Standalone Mode Airplane Mode Allows you to use the menu functions except making calls Bluetooth feature and web accessing when radio transmission is restricted Activating Standalone Mode will disable all wireless communications When in Standalone Mode services supporting Location On functionality such as Chaperone will be suspended 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Settings 4 Press Standalone Mode 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key On Off 6 2 Set Shortcut Keys Allows you to set a shortcut to phone menus using the down up left and right Navigation Keys 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Settings 4 Press Set Shortcut Keys 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key Left Key Up Key Right Key Down Key 6 Select the shortcut then touch the Left Soft Key Set 6 3 Slide Auto Lock Allows you to set the phone to automatically lock when the slide is closed thereby requiring you to unlock your phone before using 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Settings
82. iac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation AAMI The final draft a joint effort by the FDA medical device manufacturers and many other groups was completed in late 2000 This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000 The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices Should harmful 104 Safety interference be found to occur the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem 12 Where can I find additional information For additional information please refer to the following resources FDA web page on wireless phones http www fda gov cellphones Federal Communications Commission FCC RF Safety Program http www fcc gov oet rfsafety
83. ified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value Because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels to use only the power required to reach the network in general the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower the power output Before a phone model is available for sale to the public it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government adopted requirement for safe exposure The tests are performed in positions and locations e g at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC for each model The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for use at the ear is 1 30 W kg and when worn on the body as described in this user guide is 1 26 W kg body worn measurements differ among phone models depending upon available accessories and FCC VX8550_Eng_1 1 qxd 6 15 07 3 20 PM Page 107 108 Safety requirements While there may be differences between SAR levels of various phones and at various positions they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission gui
84. issed calls voicemail messages to time and date 2 1 5 Lookup lt Name gt You can look up names in your Contacts for example Lookup John Read out Create New Erase Modify 2 1 6 Play The Play command allows you to play songs by stating Play All Songs Play Last song To play individual music file say Play and the command system will prompt you for the music title 2 1 7 My Account The My Account command provides you with direct access to your Verizon Wireless account information 61 2 1 8 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 the sixth decimal place Calculations can be made with up to 2 lines at one time 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Tools 4 Press Calculator 5 Enter the numbers to get the value you want To cancel a number touch the Left Soft Key Clear 6 Use the Right Soft Key Operator to add parenthesis or power among numbers for calculation NOTE To insert a decimal press To insert press 2 3 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 Pressing the Navigation Wheel from standby mode is a hot
85. ity 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 Internal Antenna internal antenna described as antenna throughout this user guide 12 Phone Overview 1 Earpiece 2 Slide Slide up to answer an incoming call and slide it down to end the call 3 LCD Screen Displays messages and indicator icons 4 OK Key Use to select different options in the phone s menus 5 Headset Jack Allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient hands free conversations 6 Side Keys Use to adjust the Master Volume in standby mode and the Earpiece Volume during a call 7 Left Soft Key Use to access to Message menu 8 Voice Commands Key Use for quick access to Voice Commands 9 Speakerphone Key Use to change to speakerphone mode Prolonged touch while in a menu activates speakerphone mode 10 SEND Key Use to make calls 11 Accessory Charger Port Connects the phone to the battery charger or other compatible accessory 12 Vibrate Mode Key Use to set the mode from standby mode press and hold for about 3 seconds 13 Navigation Wheel Use to scroll to menus in the main menu screen Use for quick access to Picture amp Video News amp Info Get It Now Calendar by default 14 Right Soft Key Use to access Contacts menu 15 Lock Key Move the slide down and i
86. l non emergency wireless number The above tips are meant as general guidelines Before deciding to use your mobile device while operating a vehicle it is recommended that you consult your applicable jurisdiction s local laws or other regulations regarding such use Such laws or other regulations may prohibit or otherwise restrict the manner in which a driver may use his or her phone while operating a vehicle 107 Consumer Information on SAR Specific Absorption Rate This model phone meets the government s requirements for exposure to radio waves Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to Radio Frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1 6 W kg Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions spec
87. lay 2 Keypad 3 Wallpaper 1 My Pictures 2 My Videos 3 Fun Animations 4 Display Themes 5 Clip Board 6 Dial Fonts 7 Clock Format 6 Phone Settings 1 Standalone Mode 2 Set Shortcut Keys 3 Slide Auto Lock 4 Voice Commands 5 Language 6 Location 7 Security 1 Edit Codes 2 Restrictions 3 Phone Lock 4 Lock Phone Now 5 Reset Default 6 Restore Phone 17 8 System Select 9 NAM Select 0 Auto NAM 7 Call Settings 1 Answer Options 2 End Call Options 3 Auto Retry 4 TTY Mode 5 One Touch Dial 6 Voice Privacy 8 Touch Keypad 1 Sensor Level 2 Vibration 3 Sound 9 Navigation Wheel 1 Speed 2 Sound 3 Light 0 USB Auto Detection Sync Music Sync Data Ask On Plug Memory 1 Save Options 2 Phone Memory 3 Card Memory Phone Info 1 My Number 2 SW HW 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 Menu Access Press the OK Key MENU to have access to six phone menus 18 Getting Started with Your Phone Removing the Battery Move the battery latch up 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 NOTICE Please use only an approved char
88. lows you to set separate restrictions for Location Setting Calls Messages and Dial Up Modem 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Settings 4 Press Security 5 Enter the four digit lock code 6 Press Restrictions 7 Enter the four digit PIN code 8 Select a Restrictions menu 78 SETTINGS amp TOOLS then press the OK Key Location Setting Calls Incoming Calls Outgoing Calls Messages Incoming Messages Outgoing Messages Dial up Modem 9 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to restriction then press the OK Key Location Setting Lock Setting Unlock Setting Calls Incoming Calls Outgoing Calls Messages Incoming Messages Outgoing Messages Dial up Modem 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 receive phone calls and still make emergency calls You can modify the lock code using Edit Code submenu within the Security menu 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Settings 4 Press Security 5 Enter the four digit lock code 6 Press Phone Lock 7 Scroll to an option then press the OK Key Unlocked The phone is never locked Lock mode
89. ls message editing and goes to Message menu 3 Complete and then send or save 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 To Field highlighted touch the Left Soft Key Message 2 Press New Message 3 Press TXT Message 4 Touch the Right Soft Key Add 44 MESSAGING 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to From Contacts and press the OK Key 6 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the Contact entry containing the destination and press the OK Key 7 Touch the Left Soft Key Done NOTE The Address feature allows multi sending of up to 10 total addresses 8 Complete the message as necessary 1 2 Picture Message The Basics of Sending a Message 1 Touch 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 Navigation Wheel downward 6 Type your message text or email 7 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Picture and touch the Left Soft Key My Pics Use the Navigation Wheel to select the image you want to send then press the OK Key 8 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Sound then touch the Left Soft Key Sounds Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the audio file you want to send then press the OK Key
90. ly 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 96 Safety 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 97 FDA Consumer Update The U S Food and Drug Administration s Center 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
91. m ratings 10 Products used or obtained in a rental program 11 Consumables such as fuses 3 WHAT LG WILL DO LG will at its sole option either repair replace or refund the purchase price of any unit that does not conform to this limited warranty LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re conditioned refurbished or new units or parts or any units In addition LG will not re install or back up any data applications or software that you have added to your phone It is therefore recommended that you back up any such data or information prior to sending the unit to LG to avoid the permanent loss of such information 4 STATE LAW RIGHTS No other express warranty is applicable to this product THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY IS LIMITED TO 114 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN LG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you
92. menu Play All Songs Plays all the songs stored in My Music Songs Play the songs on air downloaded from your PC or stored in your microSD card Playlists Manage your music by creating playlists with up to 50 songs in each Artists View and listen to music by artists Genres View and listen to music by genre Albums View and listen to music by album Settings Add effects to music repeat the music shuffle or set Music Only mode Music Alert Displays the music alerts by song or artist you requested from Options in V CAST Music 6 Options from here Left Soft Key Shop OK Right Soft Key Sync 7 Press the OK Key to select a submenu 8 Scroll to an entry in the selected submenu 9 Options from here Left Soft Key Shop PLAY to start Music Player Right Soft Key Options Add Songs to Playlist Move Erase Song Info Playing Your Music My Music submenus make it easy to find and play the music you ve stored in your phone 30 GET IT NOW 1 Press the OK Key MENU twice to access My Music 2 Scroll to a submenu to play your music and press the OK Key to select it Play All Songs Songs Playlists Artists Genres Albums 3 Scroll to a song and press the OK Key to start the Music Player to play the song TIP Selecting Play All Songs begins playing all of your stored music in
93. mmediately release to lock or unlock the touch keys when the slide is down 2 Slide 6 Side Keys 15 Lock Key 14 Right Soft Key 3 LCD Screen 5 Headset Jack 4 OK Key 9 Speakerphone Key 7 Left Soft Key 8 Voice Commands Key 11 Accessory Charger Port 1 Earpiece 13 Navigation Wheel 10 SEND Key 21 microSD Slot 22 Music Shortcut Key 12 Vibrate Mode Key 20 Camera Lens 16 CLR Key 18 PWR END Key 19 Alphanumeric Keypad 17 Camera Key 23 Touch Keys and Navigation Wheel with OK Key Standby mode is when the phone is waiting for input from you No menu is displayed and the phone isn t performing any action It s the starting point for all of the instruction steps 13 16 CLR Key Deletes single spaces or characters with a quick touch but touch 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 and hold the camera key to record Video 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 Camera Lens Keep it clean for optimal photo quality 21 microSD Slot Accommodates optional microSD cards up to 4GB 22 Music Shortcut Key Activates Music Player Enjoy sweet music from your Chocolate 23 Touch Keys and Navigation Wheel with OK Key Touch Keys i
94. napproved changes or modifications will void your warranty FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device and its accessories may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device and its accessories must accept any interference received including interference that causes undesired operation Technical Details The Chocolate 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
95. nclude the Left Soft Key the Right Soft Key the Speakerphone Key and the Clear Key which are activated by the touch of your finger The Navigation Wheel allows you to scroll to and select choices Rear view TIP If you hold the phone enclosing the upper edge you may interfere with the antenna s ability to receive a clear signal which affects call quality for voice or data transfer NOTE Antenna equipped inside your phone Camera Lens microSD Slot Music Key Battery Terminals Battery latch Lock Key Holes for a carrying strap Installing the Battery Insert the top of the battery into the opening on the back of the phone then push the battery down until the latch clicks Slide this latch up to remove the battery cover 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 affect your phone s ability to send receive calls 14 Phone Overview Touch Sensitive Keys 1 Make sure your hands are clean and dry Remove moisture from the surface of your hands Don t use the touch keys in a humid environment 2 Touch key sensors are sensitive to your light touch You don t need to press them forcefully to use them Protect your phone from severe impact because touch key sensors may become damaged from harsh use 3 Use the tip
96. nd press the OK Key 65 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 For pairing with a new Bluetooth device 1 Follow the Bluetooth accessory instructions to set the device to pairing mode 2 Press the OK Key MENU 3 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 4 Press Bluetooth Menu 5 Press Add New Device Set the desired device to pairing 6 If Bluetooth power is set to off you will be prompted to turn power on Scroll to Yes and press the OK Key 7 The device will appear in Add New Device menu once it has been located Scroll to the device and press the OK Key 8 The handset will prompt you for the passcode Consult the Bluetooth accessory instructions for the appropriate passcode typically 0000 zeroes Enter the passcode and press the OK Key 9 Once pairing is successful scroll to either Always Ask or Always Connect and press the OK Key to connect with the device 10 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 Icon Reference in Adding New Device When the Bluetooth wireless connection is built
97. 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
98. nless you want to alter system selection as instructed by your service provider 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Settings 4 Press System Select 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key Home Only Automatic 80 SETTINGS amp 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 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Settings 4 Press NAM Select 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key NAM1 NAM2 6 0 Auto NAM Allows the phone to automatically switch between programmed telephone numbers corresponding to the service provider area 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Settings 4 Press Auto NAM 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key On Off 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 Press the OK Key ME
99. nual of the Bluetooth device for further instructions Quick Access to Convenient Features 22 Entering and Editing Information Text Input The following key functions are available to help with text entry Left Soft Key Touch 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 Touch to delete a single space or character Hold to delete words Punctuation Press to insert punctuation Text Input Modes In a text field touch the Left Soft Key to display text modes 23 Storing Basics 1 Enter a number max 48 digits then touch the Left Soft Key Save 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Add New Contact Update Existing then press 3 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Mobile 1 Home Work Mobile 2 Fax then press the OK Key 4 Enter a name max 32 characters then press the OK Key 5 Press to exit to call or the Right Soft Key Options Customizing Individual Entries 1 Touch the Right Soft Key Contacts then use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to an entry 2 Touch the Left Soft Key Edit 3 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the information to customize 4 Change the entry as you want then press to save your changes Speed Dial Allows you to set up your Speed Dials
100. oices 8 Press the OK Key SAVE after setting all of the Alarm fields as necessary When the alarm goes off you can turn it off by pressing the OK Key or the side keys 2 5 Stopwatch Allows you to use your phone as typical stopwatch Start measuring time and finish it pressing the OK Key Touch the Left Soft Key to lap Touch the Right Soft Key Reset 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Tools 4 Press Stopwatch 63 2 6 World Clock Allows you to determine the current time in another time zone or country by navigating with the left or right navigation keys 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Tools 4 Press World Clock 5 Touch the Right Soft Key Cities to check out a list of available cities 6 Select a city from the list then press the OK Key The display shows the position of the city on a global map 7 Press the OK Key again to zoom in on the city and view its date and time infomation NOTE With Left Soft Key Set DST set to daylight saving time 2 7 Notepad Allows you to add read edit and erase notes to yourself 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Tools 4 Press N
101. oom 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 Do not disassemble the phone 3 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
102. otepad 5 Touch the Left Soft Key Add to write a new note 6 Touch the Left Soft Key to change the entry mode 7 After filling in the note press the OK Key to save it 2 8 Ez Tip Calc Allows you to quickly and easily calculate bill amounts using the bill total tip and number of people as variables 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Tools 4 Press Ez Tip Calc 5 Enter the variable fields Total bill Tip Split and the corresponding calculation fields tip and total for each person appear automatically 6 Touch the Left Soft Key Reset for another calculation 64 SETTINGS amp TOOLS 3 Bluetooth Menu The Chocolate is compatible with devices that support the Bluetooth headset hands free dial up networking object push for Contacts including name cards and Calendar events Advanced Audio Distribution Stereo File Transfer Profile s PhoneBook Access Profile Basic Printing Profile and Basic Imaging Profile You may create and store 20 pairings within the Chocolate and connect to one device at a time The approximate communication range for Bluetooth wireless technology is up to 30 feet 10 meters Bluetooth QD ID B012732 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
103. ou have the following options in the paired device For devices that support OBEX profiles 1 Remove Device You can remove the device from the pairing list 2 Rename Device You can rename the name of the paired device 69 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 5 Device Info Shows the device information 6 Send Name Card You can transfer Contacts list to other devices 7 Send Calendar Event You can transfer Calendar events to other devices 8 Send Image You can transfer images to a device that supports Basic Imaging Profile BIP profiles For headset devices 1 Remove Device You can remove the device from the pairing list 2 Rename Device You can rename the name of the paired device 3 Service Discovery Allows you to search for the services that the selected device supports 4 Device Info Shows the device information NOTES In the pairing list you can disconnect the connected device with the blue arrow signal by pressing Reversely you can turn it on by pressing again When an audio device is connected then you select another device and press the connection is transferred from the audio device to the other one In case your search fails to find any pairing device select found
104. pable for game wallpaper and ringtone downloads Music Player for MP3 and WMA songs 24 key keypad and navigation wheel Long battery standby and talk time Easy operation using menu driven interface with prompts Paging messaging Voicemail caller ID IM and chat Advanced Voice Recognition Touch Key Protection Quick calling functions including any key answer auto answer auto retry 99 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 verizonwireless com gt Support gt Phones amp Devices gt then choose your phone model gt then select Equipment Guide 9 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 u
105. phone s name from the list of available devices 3 From the list of available services or menu select dial up networking 4 Connect To dialog box appears with dialog boxes that require information such as ID 68 SETTINGS amp TOOLS password and phone number 5 Press the Dial button to initiate the call Once the connection is established you can start using the Internet File Transfer In order to start a file transfer session 1 Start the Bluetooth service application or program present on the Client device 2 Find your phone s name from the list of available devices 3 From the list of available services or menu select file transfer service 4 A separate window appears with the directory structure of your phone You are now able to transfer files to and from the Client device Phonebook Access Please refer to your handsfree device or car audio system manual for further instructions Last Search Allows you to view the information of the devices you have at least once tried to search Auto Pair Handsfree Allows the Bluetooth pairing with an audio device to be tried automatically with a default PIN code 0000 Transferring Audio When a Bluetooth audio device is connected Audio To Phone Audio To Device is displayed in the Options menu during a call Audio To Phone Sound comes from the Bluetooth audio device Audio To Device Sound comes from the handset Y
106. rea 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 located above the on the keypad 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 20 Getting Started with Your Phone 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 When the phone rings or vibrates answer the call by either pressing the OK Key twice or opening the slide NOTE If you touch the Left Soft Key Quiet while the phone is ringing and unlocked the ringing or vibration is muted for that call NOTE If you touch the Right Soft Key Ignore while the phone is ringing and unlocked the call will end or go to voicemail 2 Press to end the call Screen Icons When the phone is on the top line of the LCD screen displays phone status i
107. reas 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 91 always marked clearly Potential 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 Safety Information 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
108. ry 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 98 Safety 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 n
109. ry 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 short circuit the battery Keep the battery s metal contacts clean Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable 93 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
110. s and receivers able to determine the latitude and longitude of a specific receiver on Earth Position is calculated using time and distance IS 2000 Type of digital signaling It s the second generation of CDMA digital cellular an extension of IS 95 Differences between signaling types have to do with pilot signal and links to provide more traffic channels and control protocols NAM Number Assignment Module is how the phone stores the phone number and its electronic serial number SSL Secure Sockets Layer Protocol used to encrypt data sent over the air TTY Teletypewriter An electromechanical typewriter that either transmits or receives messages coded in electrical signals A phone with TTY support is able to translate typed characters to voice or translate voice into characters to display on the TTY 10 Driver Safety Tips 104 A Accessories 111 Alarm Clock 62 Alert Sounds 71 All 58 Answer Options 80 Auto NAM 80 Auto Retry 81 B Backlight 73 Banner 72 Battery Charge Level 19 Battery Temperature Protection 18 Bluetooth Menu 64 C Calculator 61 Calendar 61 Call Settings 80 Call Sounds 70 Call Waiting 21 Caller ID 21 Card Memory 86 Charging the Battery 18 Chat 51 Clip Board 74 Clock Format 74 Consumer Information on SAR 107 Contact List 53 CONTACTS 53 D Dial Fonts 74 Dialed 57 Display Settings 72 Display Themes 73 Drafts 49 E Email 50 End Call Options 81 Erasing Messages 52 Extras 4
111. s the OK Key ICE CONTACT ASSIGNED is displayed OR Press to enter information not stored in your Contacts List 6 The generic Contact label changes to the specified name Entering Your ICE Personal Info 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to CONTACTS and press the OK Key 3 Press In Case of Emergency 4 Scroll to Personal Info then press the OK Key 5 Scroll to one of the Note entries then press the OK Key 6 Enter information that would be helpful in an emergency e g your medical record number then press the OK Key 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 56 RECENT CALLS 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 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to CONTACTS and press the OK Key 3 Press My Name Card 4 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the information you want to enter then press the OK Key EDIT 5 Enter your information as necessary then press the OK Key 6 Send your name card using the Right Soft Key Options RECENT CALLS The Recent Calls Menu is a list of the last phone numbers or Contact entries for calls you placed
112. s 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 27 GET IT NOW 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 you can be assured that you can find something useful practical or entertaining SHORTCUT You can access the Get It Now feature directly by pressing the Navigation Wheel to the right Anything Unclear From the Get It Now menu touch the Right Soft Key Info to see your memory status activity log help text and Get It Now status Use the Help option to view information from buying new applications to expired applications 1 Music amp Tones Personalize your phone with ringtones A wide variety of choices
113. s apply VZW SONG ID Access SONG ID from the Get New Ringtones menu then use it to identify songs when you re on the go and then download them as songs Ringtones and Ringback Tones 1 3 My Ringtones Allows you to select a desired ringtone download a new ringtone 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Music amp Tones 4 Press My Ringtones 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a ringtone and touch the Left Soft Key Set As Ringtone Contact ID Scroll and select the Contact to be identified by the ringtone you selected Alert Sounds Press the corresponding number key to set the ringtone for one of the following All Messages TXT Message Picture Video Message Voicemail 1 4 My Music Allows you to store and to listen to music right from your phone Shop for and download a variety of music transfer music between your 29 phone and computer manage and organize your music files and more NOTE File storage varies according to the size of each file as well as memory allocation of other applications SHORTCUT Press the OK Key MENU twice to quickly access My Music 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Music amp Tones 4 Press My Music 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a sub
114. sequence Background Mode Enjoy your music while you use other functions of your phone Music Player to Background 1 Press the Music key to access My Music 2 Scroll to a song and press the OK Key PLAY to start the Music Player 3 Press twice to move the Music Player to the background 4 The current song title is displayed under your banner text NOTE Closing the slide will also move the Music Player to the background Return to Music Player 1 Press the Music key to redisplay the Music Player 2 Options from here Left Soft Key Mute Right Soft Key Options V V Pause G Play Short Press VFF previous song Short Press GGV next song Long Press VFF rewind Long Press GGV fast forward Changing Songs The Navigation Wheel lets you change songs easily Music Player in Background When the Music Player is playing in the background you can change songs without re opening the Music Player 1 Slide and release the unlock key on the right side of the phone 2 Lightly swipe your finger in a circular motion along the outer edge of the Navigation Wheel to display the next three songs in your music list 31 NOTE Pressing the Navigation Wheel up down left or right activates the phone s shortcut keys instead of your music list 3 Scroll to the song you want to play and press the OK Key In Mu
115. sic Player 1 Press the Navigation Wheel to activate the screen 2 Options from here Left Soft Key Mute Right Soft Key Options V V Pause G Play Short Press VFF previous song Short Press GGV next song Long Press VFF rewind Long Press GGV fast forward Play Song Settings You can set how the Music Player plays your music 1 Press the OK Key MENU twice to access My Music 2 Press Settings 3 Select a setting option Press Player Theme Blue Magenta Press Repeat Repeat One plays the first song in your music list and repeats it until you stop the Music Player Repeat All plays all of your songs and continues to repeat them Off plays songs only once Press Shuffle On shuffles the selected song list Off plays your song list in order Sound Effect Enhance your music by setting a complementary sound effect to play it 1 Start the Music Player by pressing the Music Key then selecting a song to play 2 Touch the Right Soft Key Options 3 Press Sound Effect Flat Concert Hall Rock Jazz POP Classical Acoustic Dance Piano R amp B Hip Hop Electronic 32 GET IT NOW Music Only Set the phone to play music and allow no other phone functions 1 Press the OK Key MENU twice to access My Music 2 Press Settings 3 Press Music Only 4 Scroll to On or Off
116. 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 Technical Details 10 Technical Details CDMA Standard Designator Description 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 AirInterface Network TIA EIA IS 634 TIA EIA IS 651 TIA EIA IS 41 C TIA EIA IS 124 MAS BS PCSC RS Intersystem operations Non signaling data comm Service 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 1x EV DO Related interface TIA EIA IS 856 TIA EIA IS 878 TIA EIA IS 866 TIA EIA IS 890 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 11 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 Repor
117. ss phone Normal usage in this context is defined as a signal quality that s acceptable for normal operation The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark The T mark is intended to be synonymous with the UT mark The M and T marks are recommended by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries Solutions ATIS The U and UT marks are referenced in Section 20 19 of the FCC Rules The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute ANSI C63 19 standard 110 Safety When you re talking over the cell phone it s recommended you d turn the BT Bluetooth mode off for HAC For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control http www fcc gov cgb dro hearing html Gallaudet University RERC http tap gallaudet edu DigWireless KS DigWireless htm HLAA Hearing Loss Association of America http www hearingloss org learn cellph onetech asp The Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC Order http hraunfoss fcc gov edocs_public at tachmatch FCC 03 168A1 pdf 111 Accessories There are a variety of accessories available for your phone and three easy ways to purchase them shop online anytime at www verizonwireless com call us at 1866 VZ GOT IT 894 6848 or visit one of our Verizon Wireless Communication Stores Chargers Batteries Portable Stereo Speakers Bluetooth Stereo Speakers U
118. ssage Icon Reference Draft TXT Draft Picture Video 50 MESSAGING 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 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to MESSAGING and press the OK Key 3 Press Voicemail 4 Options from here Touch the Left Soft Key Clear to delete information and then press the OK Key Yes Press or the OK Key CALL to listen to the message s OR 1 Dial 86 VM from your phone or dial your wireless phone number from any touch tone phone 2 When the recorded announcement begins press to interrupt if applicable 3 An easy to follow setup tutorial will begin Follow the instructions to set up your new password and record a greeting 6 Mobile IM Allows you to send and receive an Instant Message at any time 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to MESSAGING and press the OK Key 3 Press Mobile IM 7 Email Allows you to send an email via Mobile Web 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to MESSAGING and press the OK Key 3 Press Email 4 A Mobile Web Browser session starts 5 Scroll to an email provider and press the
119. standby mode The selected theme is displayed when spinning the navigation wheel 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Display Settings 4 Press Clip Board 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key Off Classic Diary Modern 5 6 Dial Fonts Allows you to set the dial font size This setting is helpful for those who need the text to display a little bit larger 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Display Settings 4 Press Dial Fonts 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key Normal Large 6 Touch the Left Soft Key View to preview the selected dial font 5 7 Clock Format Allows you to choose the kind of clock to be displayed on the LCD screen 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Display Settings 4 Press Clock Format 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a setting then press the OK Key Normal Analog Digital Dual Set City in World Clock Off 6 Touch the Left Soft Key View to preview the selected clock format 6 Phone Settings The Phone Settings Menu allows you to designate specific settings to customize
120. t 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 qual
121. t back to the consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty 2 WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 1 Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and customary manner 2 Defects or damages from abnormal use abnormal conditions improper storage exposure to moisture or dampness unauthorized modifications unauthorized connections unauthorized repair misuse neglect abuse accident alteration improper installation or other acts which 113 are not the fault of LG including damage caused by shipping blown fuses spills of food or liquid 3 Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship 4 That the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period 5 Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible 6 This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied either in fact or by operations of law statutory or otherwise including but not limited to any implied warranty of marketability or fitness for a particular use 7 Damage resulting from use of non LG approved accessories 8 All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal customer use 9 Products operated outside published maximu
122. then press the OK Key 7 Enter a name then press the OK Key Adding Another Phone Number From standby mode 1 Enter a phone number then touch the Left Soft Key Save 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Update Existing then press the OK Key 3 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to an existing entry then press the OK Key 4 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Mobile 1 Home Work Mobile 2 Fax then press the OK Key to save From the Contact List Screen 1 Touch the Right Soft Key Contacts 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to an entry then touch the Left Soft Key Edit 3 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the phone number 25 field to add then enter the number and press the OK Key to save Changing Saved Information To edit any information you stored access the Edit Contacts screen 1 Touch the Right Soft Key Contacts 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a Contact entry then touch the Left Soft Key Edit 3 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the field you want to change 4 Make the changes then press the OK Key Adding a Pause to a Contact Entry 1 Touch the Right Soft Key Contacts 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to a Contact entry then touch the Left Soft Key Edit 3 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the number then touch the Right Soft Key Options 4 Press Add Pause 5 Press Wait or 2 S
123. tion Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3 Press Picture amp Video 4 Press My Videos 5 Select a video with the 37 Navigation Wheel and touch the Right Soft Key Options Send Sends a video message Record Video Turns on the video camera function To PIX Place Accesses the Online Album PIX Place V CAST Videos Accesses V CAST Videos feature Manage My Videos Allows you to mark videos to be erased locked or unlocked Set As Wallpaper Displays the selected video file as the background for your phone Rename Renames the selected video Lock Unlock Locks the selected video The key icon on the image lets you know it s locked Select option again to cancel File Info Name Date Time Duration Size 6 Press the OK Key to play NOTE File storage varies according to the size of each file as well as memory allocation of other applications Adjust the volume Left Soft Key Mute Unmute Pause Play Up Navigation Wheel Shows the full screen Down Navigation Wheel Stop Right Navigation Wheel FF Left Navigation Wheel Rewind 4 Touch the Right Soft Key Options to select one of the following options Set As Wallpaper File Info 2 5 Take Picture Lets you to take digital pictures 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to GET IT NOW and press the OK Key 3
124. 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 4 Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions 1 Welcome 8 Technical Details 9 Important Information 9 Phone Overview 12 Installing the Battery 13 Rear view 13 Touch Sensitive Keys 14 Navigation Wheel 14 Key Guard 14 Menus Overview 15 Menu Access 17 Getting Started with Your Phone 18 Removing the Battery 18 Charging the Battery 18 Charging with USB 18 Battery Temperature Protection 18 Battery Charge Level 19 Signal Strength
125. to scroll to a group then touch the Right Soft Key Options to select one of the following New TXT Message New Picture Message New Video Message Rename Erase Add Press the OK Key VIEW to view the Group information 4 Speed Dials Allows you to view your list of Speed Dials or designate Speed Dials for numbers entered in your Contacts 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to CONTACTS and press the OK Key 3 Press Speed Dials 4 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the Speed Dial position or enter the Speed Dial digit and press the OK Key SET 5 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the Contact then press the OK Key 6 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to the number then press the OK Key 7 Press the OK Key Yes A confirmation message is displayed 55 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 read add edit or erase the notes yourself as necessary in case an emergency takes place 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to CONTACTS and press the OK Key 3 Press In Case of Emergency 4 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to Contact 1 2 or 3 then press the OK Key ADD 5 Press to add Contact from your Contacts List Scroll to the Contact then pres
126. y Usage My Pictures My Videos My Music My Sounds then press the OK Key NOTE The option Card Memory Usage shows the total used memory and memory space remaining NOTE Do not insert or remove the microSD while playing deleting or downloading Pictures Videos Music Sounds 87 Phone Info Allows you to view the information specific to your phone and software 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Info 1 My Number Allows you to view your phone number 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Info 4 Press My Number 2 SW HW Version Allows you to view the versions of various applications such as SW PRL ERI Browser Get It Now AVR MMS Bluetooth MSUI HW ESN Version and Warranty Date Code 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Info 4 Press SW HW Version 3 Icon Glossary Allows you to view all the icons and their meanings 1 Press the OK Key MENU 2 Use the Navigation Wheel to scroll to SETTINGS amp TOOLS and press the OK Key 3 Press Phone Info 4 Press Icon Glossary 88 Safety TIA Safety Information The following is the complete T

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