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Important Safety Precautions  
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal.  
Further detailed information is given in this user guide.  
Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death.  
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Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could  
cause the battery to explode.  
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Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode.  
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Never store your phone in temperatures less than -4°F or greater than 122°F.  
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Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.  
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When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the hands-free kit near to the air bag.  
If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is deployed, you may be seriously  
injured.  
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Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.  
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Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft)  
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Important Safety Precautions  
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Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high  
humidity, such as a bathroom.  
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.  
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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 a fire or electric shock.  
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Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the power cord to be crimped as  
it may cause electric shock or fire.  
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.  
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Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone  
and/or cause electric shock or fire.  
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Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call.  
Make sure that no sharp-edged items, such as animal’s teeth or nails, come into contact with  
the battery. This could cause a fire.  
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Store the battery out of reach of children.  
Be careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as earphone, connection parts of the  
phone, etc.) This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation resulting in serious injury or death.  
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Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire.  
Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to  
products provided by other suppliers.  
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Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or  
service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.  
An emergency call can be made only within a service area. For an emergency call, make sure  
that you are within a service area and that the phone is turned on.  
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Table of Contents  
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Important Safety Precautions . . . . .1  
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Menus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
GET IT NOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
1. Get Tunes & Tones . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
1.1 Get V CAST Music . . . . . . . .33  
1.2 Get New Ringtones . . . . . . .33  
1.3 My Ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
1.4 My Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
1.5 My Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
1.6 Sync Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
2. Get PIX & FLIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
2.1 Get V CAST Video . . . . . . . .36  
2.2 Get New PIX . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
2.3 My PIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
2.4 My FLIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
2.5 PIX Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
2.6 Take PIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
2.7 Record FLIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
3. Get Fun & Games . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
4. Get News & Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
5. Get Going . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
6. Get Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
MESSAGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
1. New Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
1.1 TXT Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
1.2 PIX Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
1.3 FLIX Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Entering and Editing Information . .20  
Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Text Input Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Word Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Using the NEXT Key . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Abc (Multi-tap) Text Input . . . . . . .21  
123 (Numbers) Text Input . . . . . .21  
Symbols Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Changing Letter Case . . . . . . . . . .21  
Getting Started with Your Phone . .14  
The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . .14  
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Battery Charge Level . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Turning the Phone On and Off . . . . .15  
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Correcting Dialing Mistakes . . . . .16  
Redialing Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Quick Access to Convenient  
Adding Words to the Word  
Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory .23  
Storing Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Customizing Individual Entries . . . .23  
Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Storing a Number with Pauses . . .24  
Adding Another Phone Number . .25  
Changing the Default Number . . . .26  
Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Searching Your Phone’s Memory .27  
Calling From Your Phone’s Memory .28  
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Vibrate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Mute Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Volume Quick Adjustment . . . . . . . .18  
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2.6 Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
2.7 Ez Tip Calc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
3. Sounds Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70  
3.1 Master Volume . . . . . . . . . . .70  
3.2 Call Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70  
3.2.1 Call Ringtone . . . . . . . . . .70  
3.2.2 Call Vibrate . . . . . . . . . . . .71  
3.3 Alert Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71  
3.4 Keypad Volume . . . . . . . . . . .71  
3.5 Earpiece Volume . . . . . . . . . .71  
3.6 Service Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . .71  
3.7 Power On/Off Sounds . . . . . .72  
3.8 Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . .72  
4. Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
4.1 Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
4.1.1 Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
4.1.2 ERI Banner . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
4.2 Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
4.3 Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
4.4 Display Themes . . . . . . . . . .75  
4.5 Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75  
4.6 Clock Format . . . . . . . . . . . . .75  
5. Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76  
5.1 Standalone Mode . . . . . . . . . .76  
5.2 Shortcut Key . . . . . . . . . . . . .76  
5.3 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
5.4 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
2. Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
3. Sent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
4. Drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
5. Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
6. Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
7. Mobile IM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
8. Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
MSG Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
All Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
1. Auto Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
2. Auto Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
3. Quick Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
4. Voice Mail # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
5. Entry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
6. Callback # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
7. Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
TXT Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
1. Auto View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
2. Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
3. Name Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
PIX-FLIX Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
1. Auto Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
3. Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
4. Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
5. My Name Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
RECENT CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
1. Missed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
2. Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
3. Dialed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
4. All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
5. View Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
SETTINGS & TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
1. My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
2. Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
2.1 Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . .66  
2.1.1 Call <Name or Number> .66  
2.1.2 Send Msg to <Name or  
Number> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66  
2.1.3 Go to <Menu> . . . . . . . . .67  
2.1.4 Check <Item> . . . . . . . . .67  
2.1.5 Lookup <Name> . . . . . . .67  
2.1.6 My Account . . . . . . . . . . .67  
2.1.7 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
2.2 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
2.3 Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
2.4 World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
2.5 Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
MSG Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
CONTACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
1. New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
2. Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
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5.5 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
Explosion, Shock, and Fire  
9. Phone Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88  
9.1 My Number . . . . . . . . . . . . .88  
9.2 SW Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88  
9.3 Icon Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . .88  
Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94  
5.5.1 Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
5.5.2 Edit Code . . . . . . . . . . . . .78  
5.5.3 Reset Default . . . . . . . . .78  
5.6 System Select . . . . . . . . . . . .79  
5.7 NAM Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79  
5.8 Auto NAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79  
5.9 Serving System . . . . . . . . . . .79  
6. Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80  
6.1 Answer Options . . . . . . . . . .80  
6.2 Auto Retry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81  
6.3 TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81  
6.4 One Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . . .83  
6.5 Voice Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83  
6.6 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84  
6.7 Ringer ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84  
6.8 Picture ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84  
General Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94  
FDA Consumer Update . . . . . . . . . .96  
10 Driver Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . .104  
Consumer Information on SAR . .106  
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89  
TIA Safety Information . . . . . . . .89  
Exposure to Radio Frequency  
Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89  
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility  
(HAC) Regulations for Wireless  
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108  
Antenna Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89  
Phone Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89  
Tips on Efficient Operation . . . . . . . .90  
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90  
Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90  
Pacemakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90  
Hearing Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91  
Other Medical Devices . . . . . . . . . .91  
Health Care Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . .91  
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91  
Posted Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91  
Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91  
Blasting Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91  
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere . .92  
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113  
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116  
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7. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84  
7.1 Add New Device . . . . . . . . . .85  
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86  
My Phone Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86  
Discovery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86  
Transferring Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . .86  
8. Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87  
8.1 Save Options . . . . . . . . . . . .87  
8.2 Phone Memory . . . . . . . . . .87  
8.3 Card Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . .88  
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air  
Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92  
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . .93  
Charger and Adapter Safety . . . . . .93  
Battery Information and Care . . . . .93  
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Welcome  
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NOTE The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by  
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks  
by LG is under license. Other trademarks and  
Thank you for choosing the VX8300 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:  
trade names are those of their respective owners.  
Important Information  
This user’s guide provides important information on  
the use and operation of your phone. Please read  
this guide carefully prior to using the phone to be  
able to use your phone to its greatest advantage  
and to prevent any accidental damage or misuse.  
Any unapproved changes or modifications will void  
your warranty.  
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V CAST Music capable  
MicroSD expansion slot  
Large, easy-to-read, 8-line backlight LCD with  
status icons  
23-key keypad  
Long battery standby and talk time  
Easy operation and configuration using menu-  
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driven interface with prompts  
Paging, messaging, Voicemail, and caller ID  
FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance  
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This device and its accessories comply with part 15  
of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) This device and its accessories  
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this  
device and its accessories must accept any  
interference received, including interference that  
causes undesired operation.  
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Advanced Voice Recognition  
Quick calling functions including any key answer,  
auto answer, auto retry, one-touch, and 99 speed  
dials  
Flash Wallpaper with fun animations  
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Bilingual (English and Spanish) capabilities  
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Bluetooth wireless technology  
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Technical Details  
Technical Details  
* TSB -74: Protocol between an IS-95A system and  
ANSI J-STD-008  
The VX8300 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.  
1xRTT system receives twice as many subscribers  
in the wireless section as IS-95. Its battery life is  
twice as long as IS-95. High-speed data  
transmission is also possible.  
EV-DO system is optimized for data service and is  
much faster than 1xRTT system in applicable area.  
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 following table lists some major CDMA  
standards.  
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).  
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CDMA Standard  
Designator  
Description  
CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface  
14.4kbps radio link protocol and inter-band operations  
IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency band CDMA2000 1xRTT Air  
Interface  
TIA/EIA-95A  
TSB-74  
ANSI J-STD-008  
TIA/EIA-IS2000  
Basic Air  
Interface  
TIA/EIA/IS-634  
TIA/EIA/IS/651  
TIA/EIA/IS-41-C  
TIA/EIA/IS-124  
MAS-BS  
PCSC-RS  
Network  
Service  
Intersystem operations  
Non-signaling data comm.  
TIA/EIA/IS-96-B  
TIA/EIA/IS-637  
TIA/EIA/IS-657  
IS-801  
Speech CODEC  
Short Message Service  
Packet Data  
Position Determination Service (gpsOne)  
High Speed Packet Data  
TIA/EIA/IS-707-A  
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  
TIA/EIA/IS-856  
TIA/EIA/IS-878  
TIA/EIA/IS-866  
1x EV-DO  
Related  
interface  
TIA/EIA/IS-890  
Test Application Specification (TAS) for High Rate Packet Data Air  
Interface  
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Technical Details  
FCC RF Exposure Information  
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.  
WARNING! Read this information before operating  
the phone.  
In August 1996, the Federal Communications  
Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its  
action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an  
updated safety standard for human exposure to  
Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy  
emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those  
guidelines are consistent with the safety standard  
previously set by both U.S. and international  
standards bodies. The design of this phone  
complies with the FCC guidelines and these  
international standards.  
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  
Bodily Contact During Operation  
Use only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized  
antennas (or modifications to the antenna) could  
impair call quality, damage the phone, void your  
warranty and/or violate FCC regulations.  
Don't use the phone with a damaged antenna. A  
damaged antenna could cause a minor skin burn.  
Contact your local dealer for a replacement  
antenna.  
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  
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Phone Overview  
1. Earpiece  
2. Flip Open to answer an incoming call and close to end the call.  
3. LCD Screen Displays messages and indicator icons.  
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4. Left Soft Key Use to display the function Message menu.  
5. OK Key  
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6. SEND Key Use to make or answer calls.  
7. Side Keys Use to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode and the earpiece volume during a call.  
8. Voice Commands Key Use for quick access to Voice Commands.  
9. Vibrate Mode Key Use to set the mode (from standby mode press and hold for about 3 seconds).  
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Display  
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10. Navigation Keys Use for quick access to Get PIX & FLIX, Schedule, Mobile Web, GET IT NOW .  
11. Right Soft Key Use to select an action within a menu.  
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12. PWR/END Key Use to turn the power on/off and to end a call. Also returns to the main menu display  
screen.  
13. Side Camera Key Use for quick access to Camera function (Press this key to use camera function  
when the folder is open. Press and hold for about 3 seconds to use camera function when the folder  
is closed).  
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14. CLR Key Deletes single spaces or characters with a quick press, but press and hold to delete entire  
words. Will also back you out of menus, one level at a time.  
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15. Speaker Key  
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16. MicroSD Insert microSD card for external memory. Use LG-approved microSD card.  
17. Alphanumeric Keypad Use to enter numbers and characters and select menu items.  
18. Lock Mode Key Use to lock the phone (from standby mode press and hold for about 3 seconds).  
19. Microphone Allows you to speak to the caller.  
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20. Charger Port Connects the phone to the battery charger.  
21. Camera Lens Used to take a photo. Keep it clean for optimal photo quality.  
22. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.  
23. Flash Used to add flash when taking photos.  
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Menus Overview  
GET IT NOW  
MESSAGING  
RECENT CALLS  
1. Missed  
2. Received  
3. Dialed  
4. All  
5. View Timers  
1. Get Tunes & Tones  
1. Get V CAST Music  
2. Get New Ringtones  
3. My Ringtones  
4. My Music  
1. New Msg  
2. Inbox  
3. Sent  
4. Drafts  
5. Voicemail  
6. Email  
5. My Sounds  
6. Sync Music  
7. Mobile IM  
8. Chat  
2. Get PIX & FLIX  
1. Get V CAST Video  
2. Get New PlX  
3. My PIX  
4. My FLIX  
5. PIX Place  
SETTINGS & TOOLS  
1. My Account  
2. Tools  
1. Voice Commands  
2. Calendar  
CONTACTS  
1. New Contact  
2. Contact List  
3. Groups  
4. Speed Dials  
5. My Name Card  
6. Take PIX  
3. Alarm Clock  
3.1. Alarm 1  
3.2. Alarm 2  
3.3. Alarm 3  
4. World Clock  
5. Notepad  
7. Record FLIX  
3. Get Fun & Games  
4. Get News & Info  
5. Get Going  
6. Get Extras  
6. Calculator  
7. Ez Tip Calc  
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Menus Overview  
3. Sounds Settings  
1. Master Volume  
2. Call Sounds  
2.1. Call Ringtone  
2.2. Call Vibrate  
3. Alert Sounds  
3.1. TXT Message  
3.2. PIX-FLIX Msg  
3.3. Voicemail Msg  
4. Keypad Volume  
5. Earpiece Volume  
6. Service Alerts  
6.1. ERI  
6.2. Minute Beep  
6.3. Call Connect  
7. Power On/Off Sounds  
7.1. Power On  
7.2. Power Off  
8. Alarm Sounds  
8.1. Tone  
8.2. Vibrate  
4. Display Settings  
1. Banner  
1.1. Personal  
2. Backlight  
2.1. Display  
2.2. Keypad  
3. Wallpaper  
3.1. Main Wallpaper  
3.2. Front Wallpaper  
4. Display Themes  
5. Fonts  
6. Clock Format  
5. Phone Settings  
1. Standalone Mode  
2. Shortcut Key  
3. Language  
4. One Touch Dial  
5. Voice Privacy  
6. Connections  
7. Ringer ID  
8. Picture ID  
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7. Bluetooth  
1. Add New Device  
8. Memory  
1. Save Options  
2. Phone Memory  
3. Card Memory  
9. Phone Info  
1. My Number  
2. SW Version  
4. Location  
5. Security  
3. Icon Glossary  
5.1. Lock Mode  
5.2. Edit Code  
5.3. Reset Default  
6. System Select  
7. NAM Select  
8. Auto NAM  
9. Serving System  
6. Call Settings  
1. Answer Options  
2. Auto Retry  
Some contents in this user guide may  
differ from your phone depending on  
the phone software or your service  
provider. Features and specifications  
are subject to change without prior  
notice.  
1.2. ERI Banner  
3. TTY Mode  
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Getting Started with Your Phone  
The Battery  
Charging the Battery  
NOTE It’s important to fully charge the battery before  
To use the charger provided with your phone:  
Warning! Use only the charger provided with the  
VX8300 phone. Using any other charger could  
damage your phone or battery.  
using the phone for the first time.  
The phone comes with a rechargeable battery.  
Keep it charged even while you’re not using it so  
that it’s ready when you need it.  
1. Plug one end of the AC adapter into the phone’s  
charger port and the other into an electrical  
outlet.  
NOTE Battery life and signal strength are significant  
factors (among others) that affect your phone’s  
ability to send/receive calls.  
2. Charge time varies depending upon the battery  
level.  
NOTICE  
Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your  
LG phone.  
Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an  
incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and void  
the warranty.  
Installing the Battery  
Insert the bottom of the battery into the opening on  
the back of the phone, then push the battery down  
until the latch clicks.  
Removing the Battery  
NOTICE  
Turn the phone off. Slide the battery cover  
downward and remove it. Press the top part of the  
battery to remove it.  
Triangle symbol  
should face up.  
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Getting Started with Your Phone  
Signal Strength  
Chargers which have two grooves on the  
bottom are NOT compatible with this  
phone model. Inserting this type of charger  
into the phone may damage the charging  
port. This charger is compatible with the  
VX1000, VX3200, VX3300, VX4650,  
VX4700, VX5200, VX6100, VX7000,  
VX8000, VX8100 and VX9800.  
Call quality depends on the signal strength in your  
area. You can tell how much signal strength you  
have by the number of bars next to the signal  
strength icon: the more bars, the stronger the  
signal. If you’re having problems with signal quality,  
move to an open area or, when inside a building,  
try moving near a window.  
The correct charger has only one groove on  
the bottom. This charger will work with all of  
the above listed phones, as well as the  
VX3400, VX3450, VX5300 and VX8300.  
Turning the Phone On and Off  
Turning the Phone On  
Battery Charge Level  
1. Install a charged battery or connect the phone to  
an external power source such as a vehicle  
power charger or hands-free car kit.  
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 LOW  
BATTERY WARNING! As the charge level  
approaches empty, the phone automatically  
switches off without saving.  
2. Press  
until the LCD screen lights up.  
NOTE Like any other radio device, avoid contact with the  
antenna while your phone is on.  
Turning the Phone Off  
1. Press and hold  
until the display turns off.  
Fully Charged  
Empty  
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Getting Started with Your Phone  
Making Calls  
Redialing Calls  
1. Make sure the phone is turned on.  
1. Press  
twice to redial the last number dialed.  
If not, press  
If necessary, enter the lock code.  
for about three seconds.  
Receiving Calls  
1. To answer a call, press  
or open the flip.  
2. Enter the phone number.  
3. Press  
4. Press  
.
NOTE If you press Left Soft Key  
[Quiet] while the  
phone is ringing, the ringing or vibration is muted  
for that call.  
to end the call.  
NOTE Your phone has a Voice Commands feature that  
also lets you make calls by phone number, name,  
or location.  
NOTE If you press Right Soft Key  
[Ignore] while the  
phone is ringing, the call will end.  
2. Press  
to end the call.  
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.  
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Screen Icons  
When the phone is on, the top line of the LCD screen displays phone status icons.  
To see the icon glossary, go to Menu -> SETTINGS & TOOLS -> Phone Info -> Icon Glossary on your phone.  
EVDO & Digital.  
EVDO & 1X.  
1X Only.  
Digital Only.  
EVDO Only.  
Battery Strength. Indicates battery charge level.  
Standalone Mode.  
In Call State No icon indicates the phone is in standby mode.  
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Data Session.  
No Service indicator. The phone is not receiving a system signal.  
Roaming indicator. The phone is outside of the home service area.  
TTY.  
Location On Mode.  
SSL.  
Voice Privacy.  
All Sounds Off.  
E911 Only Mode.  
AVR Listening.  
Vibrate Mode.  
New Messages.  
AVR Active.  
Alarm Only.  
Missed Calls.  
Schedule.  
Speaker Phone.  
New Voicemails.  
Bluetooth On.  
Alarm On.  
Bluetooth Shown To All.  
Bluetooth Device Connected.  
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Quick Access to Convenient Features  
Vibrate Mode  
Volume Quick Adjustment  
Sets the phone to vibrate instead of ring (  
displayed). To set Vibrate Mode press and hold  
is  
Quickly adjust ringer and earpiece volumes by  
pressing the upper side key to increase and lower  
key to decrease.  
. To return to Normal Mode, press and hold  
.
NOTE The earpiece volume can only be adjusted during  
a call and Key Beep volume can only be adjusted  
through the Menu.  
Lock Mode  
Sets your phone to require your 4-digit password in  
order to use the phone.  
NOTE To turn off sounds, press and hold the lower side  
key for 3 seconds when the flip is open, then  
press and hold the upper side key to return to  
normal sounds mode.  
NOTE Until you change it, the lock code/password is the  
last 4 digits of your phone number.  
To quickly lock your phone press  
seconds. To cancel, press Right Soft Key  
[Unlock] and enter the password.  
for three  
Call Waiting  
During a call, one beep indicates another incoming  
call. Check with your cellular service provider for  
information about this function. Press  
receive the waiting call then press  
switch between calls.  
to  
Mute Function  
The Mute Function prevents the transmission of  
your voice to the caller. To quickly activate Mute  
again to  
press Left Soft Key  
press Left Soft Key  
[Mute], then to cancel  
[Unmute].  
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Caller ID  
Speed Dialing  
Speed Dialing allows you to make phone calls  
quickly and easily with a few keystrokes. Speed  
Dial number 1 is set to call your Voicemail.  
Caller ID displays the number and/or name of the  
person calling when your phone rings.  
Voice Commands  
To dial Speed Dials  
Voice Commands allow you to do things by verbal  
command (e.g., make calls, confirm Voicemail,  
etc.). Press the Voice Command Key [ ] and  
follow the prompts to set up your voice  
command(s).  
For Speed Dials 1 to 9 press and hold the Speed  
Dial number.  
For Speed Dials 10 to 99 press the first digit, then  
press and hold the key of the last digit.  
NOTE Another way to Speed Dial is to enter the speed  
NOTE Voice Commands can also be started with the  
dial number(s), then press  
.
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designated button on your Bluetooth device.  
Please check the manual of the Bluetooth device  
for further instructions.  
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Entering and Editing Information  
Word Mode  
Text Input  
Type text using one keystroke per letter. Keystroke  
combinations are translated into common words  
using the letters on each key and a compressed  
database.  
The following key functions are available to help  
with text entry:  
Left Soft Key: Press to change text input  
mode.  
1. Press Left Soft Key  
2. Press  
to change to Word mode.  
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Shift: Press to change case (initial cap,  
caps lock, lowercase).  
3. Press  
space.  
to complete the word and add a  
Next: Press to display other matching  
words in the database.  
4. Press  
Space: Press to complete a word and insert  
.
a space.  
Call the Office. is displayed.  
Clear: Press to delete a single space or  
character. Hold to delete words.  
Using the NEXT Key  
Punctuation: Press to insert punctuation.  
After entering keystrokes, if the word displayed  
isn’t the one you want, press  
additional word choices from the database.  
to display  
Text Input Modes  
In a text field, press Left Soft Key  
modes.  
to display text  
1. Press  
2. Press  
. Good is displayed.  
. Additional choices are displayed  
such as: Home, Gone, Hood, etc.  
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Abc (Multi-tap) Text Input  
2. Press Right Soft Key  
symbols or Left Soft Key  
previous 12.  
[Next] to view next 12  
Type text pressing keys multiple times for words  
not in the phone’s database.  
[Prev] to view  
1. Press Left Soft Key  
to change to Abc mode.  
3. Use  
to highlight the special character you  
want to insert and press  
to select it.  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to change to ABC Caps Lock.  
4. Press Left Soft Key  
mode.  
to change to another text  
.
LG is displayed.  
Changing Letter Case  
123 (Numbers) Text Input  
Type numbers pressing each key only once.  
Set capitalization before typing. Press  
choose Initial Cap (Word / Abc), Caps Lock (WORD  
/ ABC), and lowercase (word / abc).  
to  
1. Press Left Soft Key  
2. Press  
to change to 123 mode.  
.
Adding Words to the Word Database  
If a word is not in the Word database, add it using  
Abc (Multi-tap) mode text entry.  
5551212 is displayed.  
Symbols Mode  
Insert special characters into your text. Choose  
from 36 special characters including “SP” to insert  
a space and “LF” to force text to the next line.  
1. Press Left Soft Key  
tap) mode.  
to change to Abc (multi-  
2. Press  
.
1. Press Left Soft Key  
mode.  
to change to Symbols  
Bop is displayed.  
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Entering and Editing Information  
3. Press Left Soft Key  
to change to Word  
mode to add the word Bop to the Word  
database.  
4. Press  
to erase the existing word.  
.
5. Press  
cop is displayed.  
6. Press  
.
Bop is displayed.  
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Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory  
Store up to 500 entries with up to 5 phone numbers  
each.  
Customizing Individual Entries  
1. Press Right Soft Key  
to select an entry.  
[Contacts], then use  
Storing Basics  
2. Press Left Soft Key  
[Edit].  
1. Enter a number (max. 48 digits), then press Left  
Soft Key  
[Save].  
3. Use  
to select the information to customize.  
2. Use  
to select Create New / Update  
4. Change the entry as you want, then press  
save your changes.  
to  
Existing, then press  
3. Use to select Mobile 1 / Mobile 2 / Home /  
Work / Fax, then press  
.
Group  
.
Allows you to organize your Contacts into groups.  
4. Enter a name (max. 22 characters), then press  
.
Call Ringtone  
Sets the phone to play a specific ringtone when  
the Contact calls your phone.  
5. Press  
[Options].  
to exit,  
to call, or Right Soft Key  
TXT Msg Alert  
Sets the phone to play a specific ringtone when a  
message arrives.  
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Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory  
Picture ID  
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Use  
to select the Speed Dial digit, then  
Sets a picture to display to identify the caller when  
they call your phone.  
press  
.
6. Press  
Yes, then press  
to save.  
Email  
Allows you to enter an email address to the  
Contact entry.  
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  
Speed Dial  
Allows you to set up your Speed Dials.  
press Left Soft Key  
next number.  
[Release] to advance to the  
1. Press Right Soft Key  
to select an entry.  
[Contacts], then use  
2-Sec Pause(P) The phone waits 2 seconds before  
sending the next string of digits.  
1. Enter the number, then press Right Soft Key  
2. Press Left Soft Key  
[Edit].  
[Options].  
3. Use  
to select a phone number, then press  
2. Use  
press  
to select 2-Sec Pause / Wait, then  
.
Right Soft Key  
[Options].  
4. Use  
to select Set Speed Dial, then press  
3. Enter additional number(s) (e.g., pin number,  
credit card number, etc.).  
.
5. Enter a Speed Dial digit.  
4. Press Left Soft Key  
[Save].  
G
Use the keypad, then press  
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From the Contact List Screen  
1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts].  
to select an entry, then press Left Soft  
5. Use  
Existing and press  
to select Create New or Update  
.
6. Use  
Work / Fax, then press  
to select Mobile 1 / Mobile 2 / Home /  
2. Use  
Key  
.
[Edit].  
7. Enter a name, then press  
.
3. Use  
to select the phone number field to add,  
then enter the number and press  
to save.  
Adding Another Phone Number  
Changing Saved Information  
From Standby Mode  
To edit any information you stored, access the Edit  
Contacts screen:  
1. Enter a phone number, then press Left Soft Key  
[Save].  
1. Press Right Soft Key  
[Contacts].  
2. Use  
.
to select Update Existing, then press  
to select an existing entry, then press  
to select Mobile 1 / Mobile 2 / Home /  
2. Use  
Key  
to select an entry, then press Left Soft  
[Edit].  
3. Use  
.
3. Use  
to select the field you want to change.  
4. Make the changes, then press  
.
4. Use  
Work / Fax, then press  
.
5. Press  
to save.  
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Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory  
Adding a Pause to a Contact Entry  
1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts].  
2. Use to select a Contact entry, then press  
Left Soft Key  
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.  
[Edit].  
1. Select an entry.  
3. Use  
Soft Key  
to select the number, then press Right  
2. While viewing a contact, press  
to edit.  
[Options].  
3. Use  
Right Soft Key  
to highlight a phone number, then press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
Add Pause.  
[Options].  
Wait or  
2-Sec Pause.  
4. Use  
to highlight Set As Default, then press  
6. Enter additional number(s), then press  
.
.
5. Press  
to set the new number as the default.  
A confirmation message is displayed.  
6. Press again to save.  
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4. Press Right Soft Key  
[Remove].  
Deleting  
Deleting a Phone Number  
5. Use to select Yes, then press  
.
1. Select an entry to edit.  
2. Use  
to select a phone number.  
Searching Your Phone’s Memory  
3. Press and hold  
to delete it.  
The VX8300 phone is able to perform a dynamic  
search of the contents in your phone’s memory and  
display them in ascending order. Search by  
scrolling alphabetically or by letter.  
4. Press  
.
Deleting a Contact Entry  
1. Press Contacts and use  
entry.  
to highlight an  
Scrolling through Your Contacts  
2. Press Right Soft Key  
[Options], then press  
1. Press Right Soft Key  
Contacts display alphabetically.  
2. Use to scroll through the list.  
Searching by Letter  
1. Press Right Soft Key  
[Contacts].  
[Erase].  
3. Press  
Yes.  
Deleting a Speed Dial  
[Contacts].  
1. Press  
2. Use  
3. Use  
[MENU].  
Contacts display alphabetically.  
to select Speed Dials, then press  
.
2. Press (or press repeatedly) the key on the  
keypad that corresponds with the search letter.  
to select the Speed Dial number.  
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Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory  
Calling From Your Phone’s Memory  
Place calls quickly and easily to numbers stored in  
your phone.  
4. Use  
to select the phone number.  
to place the call.  
5. Press  
From Contacts  
Speed Dialing  
1. Press Right Soft Key  
[Contacts].  
Allows you to make phone calls quickly and easily  
to numbers stored in Contacts. You need to set  
Speed Dials in your Contacts before using this  
feature.  
2. Use  
to select a Contact entry, then press  
.
3. Use  
to select the phone number.  
to place the call.  
4. Press  
NOTE Speed Dial 1 is for Voicemail.  
NOTE When you press  
the Default Number is  
Speed Dials From 2 to 9  
dialed. If multiple numbers are saved in the entry,  
select the one you want to call.  
Press and hold the Speed Dial digit.  
Your phone recalls the phone number from your  
Contacts, displays it briefly, and then dials it.  
From Recent Calls  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Use  
[MENU].  
to select RECENT CALLS.  
to select Missed / Received / Dialed /  
All, then press  
.
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Speed Dials From 10 to 99  
Press the first Speed Dial digit, then press and hold  
the key of the last Speed Dial digit.  
NOTE You can also enter the Speed Dial digit(s), then  
press  
.
Speed Dials 97, 98, and 99  
Speed Dials 97, 98, and 99 are preset to access  
certain phone account information: 97 (#BAL), 98  
(#MIN), and 99 (#PMT). Unlike Speed Dial 1, these  
can be changed if you want.  
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GET IT NOW  
Menu Access  
GET IT NOW  
Press  
[MENU] to have access to five phone  
GET IT NOW allows you to do more than just talk  
on your phone. GET IT NOW is a technology and  
service that allows you to download and use  
applications on your phone. With GET IT NOW, it’s  
quick and easy to personalize your phone to your  
lifestyle and tastes. Just download the applications  
that appeal to you. With a wide range of software  
available, from ringtones to games to productivity  
tools, you can be assured that you can find  
menus. There are two methods of accessing  
menus and submenus:  
G
Use  
to highlight and select, or  
G
Press the number key that corresponds to the  
submenu.  
For example:  
something useful, practical, or entertaining.  
1. Press  
[MENU].  
Five menu items are displayed horizontally  
across the top of the screen.  
NOTE If the Application name is too long, the download is  
not fully successful and won't run as expected.  
2. Use  
3. Use  
press  
to scroll through the list of menus.  
Downloading Applications  
to highlight your preferred setting and  
to select it.  
You can use GET IT NOW and download  
applications anywhere on the Verizon Wireless  
network, as long as your phone is receiving a  
digital signal.  
NOTE Press  
to go back one step. This will cancel  
without saving.  
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1. Get Tunes & Tones:  
Incoming Calls  
Download and play various  
ringtones or sounds anytime.  
While downloading an application, incoming calls  
automatically go to your Voicemail, if available. If  
you don’t have Voicemail, the caller will receive a  
busy signal during the download.  
When using applications, an incoming call will  
automatically pause the application and allow you  
to answer the call. When you complete your call,  
you can resume using the application.  
2. Get PIX & FLIX: View your  
digital pictures and video right  
on your wireless phone. Take  
and trade pictures with your  
friends instantly.  
3. Get Fun & Games: Turn your  
phone into a handheld arcade  
with exciting and challenging  
Shortcut You can access the GET IT NOW feature  
directly by pressing  
.
®
games like Tetris, EverQuest  
Access and Options  
TM  
and EA SPORTS Tiger  
®
Woods PGA TOUR Golf.  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU].  
2 times to select [GET IT NOW].  
4. Get News & Info: Get the  
latest news, stock quotes, and  
movie listings on the Internet.  
To start, just launch your  
phone’s Web Browser.  
3. Select a submenu.  
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5. Get Going: Find places and  
things while you're on the go.  
Look for a great restaurant,  
nearest ATM, etc.  
1. Get Tunes & Tones  
Personalize your phone with ringtones. A large  
variety of choices are available to choose from  
current hits, pop, hip-hop, and more.  
6. Get Extras  
Anything Unclear?  
Press the Right Soft Key  
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.  
Access and Options  
[Info] to see your  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
[MENU].  
2 times to select [GET IT NOW].  
Get Tunes & Tones.  
4. Select a submenu.  
1. Get V CAST Music  
2. Get New Ringtones  
3. My Ringtones  
4. My Music  
5. My Sounds  
6. Sync Music  
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1.1 Get V CAST Music  
1.3 My Ringtones  
Allows you to download a variety of music via  
V CAST whenever and wherever you are.  
Allows you to select a desired ringtone, download  
a new ringtone.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
.
2. Use  
Key  
to highlight ringtone and press Left Soft  
[Set As].  
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.  
G
Ringtone: Press the corresponding number  
key to set the ringtone for one of the following:  
Caller ID / No caller ID / Restricted Calls / All  
Calls  
G
G
1.2 Get New Ringtones  
Allows you to connect to GET IT NOW and  
download various ringtones.  
Contact ID: Press the corresponding  
number key to set the ringtone for one of the  
following:  
Ringtone / Message  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
.
,
Alert Sounds: Press the corresponding  
number key to set the ringtone for one of the  
following:  
.
TXT Message / PIX-FLIX Msg / Voicemail Msg  
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NOTE To view the file list during play, press the up/down  
1.4 My Music  
Allows you to connect to V CAST and download a  
variety of music.  
navigation key.  
NOTE This feature will only work if you have downloaded  
one or more audio files. To download a music clip,  
connect to V CAST Music.  
1. Press  
times,  
[MENU],  
2
,
.
2. The file Viewer Menu displays  
the files you have stored on  
your microSD card and internal  
memory.  
1.5 My Sounds  
Allows you to select a desired sound or record a  
new sound.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
3. Select the tune you want to  
2. Use  
Key  
to highlight sound and press Right Soft  
[Options].  
play and press  
.
G
To PIX Place / Rename / Move / Lock / Erase /  
Erase All / Sound Info  
G Press  
to send the selected sound.  
G
Record New: You can record and save  
desired sounds.  
Volume  
Control  
Previous/  
Rewind  
Next/ Fast  
Forward  
Play/Pause  
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1.6 Sync Music  
2. Get PIX & FLIX  
Allows you to synchronize the music clips from a  
PC to your phone. Verify that the transfer was  
successful on the confirmation screen.  
View, take, and trade your digital pictures and  
video right from your wireless phone.  
Shortcut Pressing  
is a hot key to  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
GET PIX & FLIX.  
Access and Options  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
[MENU].  
2 times.  
Get PIX & FLIX.  
4. Select a submenu.  
1. Get V CAST Video  
2. Get New PIX  
3. My PIX  
4. My FLIX  
5. PIX Place  
6. Take PIX  
7. Record FLIX  
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To view a Streaming Video  
2.1 Get V CAST Video  
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,  
1. Read the description of the video clip, and  
press  
to view.  
2. Select Yes to accept charges, press  
and  
entertainment, sports, or weather.  
the Video Clip will initiate transfer.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
3. The video clip will begin playback shortly after  
being selected.  
2. Press  
to view Video Clip categories  
including News, Entertainment, Sports, and  
Weather.  
To download a Video Clip  
3. Select brand and Video Clip you want to view.  
1. Read the description of the video clip and  
press Right Soft Key  
2. Press for Save Video, and press  
3. Select Yes to accept charges, press  
the Video Clip will initiate downloading of  
video.  
[Options].  
Browsing, Selecting, and V CAST Video  
.
1. Press  
for Get V CAST Video to open Video  
and  
Clips Catalog.  
2. Press  
to view Video Clip categories.  
3. Select content provider then press  
.
4. Once video is downloaded a message will  
appear on your phone, “Download Complete.  
Play video now?”.  
4. If applicable, select sub-category then press  
.
5. Select Yes and press  
to view video.  
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Configure Alerts for New Video Clips  
6. The Video clip will be automatically saved in  
My Clips and the FLIX Gallery.  
1. From Video Clips Catalog, select a category.  
2. Select Content Provider.  
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.  
3. Press Right Soft Key  
[Options].  
4. Select Alerts.  
5. Select Configure Alerts and press  
.
6. Select content for alerts desired and press  
to save.  
Deleting Video Clips  
1. Select My FLIX and press  
2. Select Video to delete.  
3. Press the Right Soft Key  
.
[Options].  
to erase Video.  
4. Press  
[Erase].  
5. Select Yes and press  
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Lock/Unlock Locks the selected PIX. Check out  
the key signal on the image.  
Cancel the lock by pressing the  
option again.  
2.2 Get New PIX  
Allows you to connect to GET IT NOW and  
download a variety of images for My PIX.  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
.
Erase  
Yes / No  
.
Erase All  
PIX Info  
From Phone / From Card  
Name / Date / Time / Resolution /  
File Size / File Format  
2.3 My PIX  
Allows you to view photos stored in the phone.  
1. Press [MENU], 2 times,  
2. Select a picture with  
Key [Options].  
3. Select one of the following options:  
Send Sends a PIX message.  
Zoom View You can zoom in or out the  
selected PIX.  
,
By pressing Left Soft Key  
[Camera], you are  
and press Right Soft  
able to take a pictue and create your own PIX.  
On the My PIX list, see the selected picture in the  
exploded view by pressing the Center Navigation  
Key.  
To PIX Place Accesses the Online Album (PIX  
Place).  
2.4 My FLIX  
Allows you to view Videos stored in the phone.  
Get New  
Set As  
Downloads various PIX.  
Wallpaper / Picture ID  
Renames selected PIX.  
Yes / No  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Select your desired Video with  
to play.  
and press  
Rename  
Move  
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to choose an installation type (Minimum,  
Recommended or Custom) select Minimum for a  
quicker download.  
NOTE You can store up to 1,500 files in Phone Memory  
and Card Memory each, so long as they don't  
exceed the storage limit.  
G
: Adjust the volume.  
2.5 PIX Place  
G
Left Soft Key  
Unmute.  
: Mute /  
Use to access the Online Album (PIX Place).  
1. Press [MENU], 2 times,  
,
.
G
G
G
G
G
: Pause / Play.  
: Shows the full screen.  
2.6 Take PIX  
: Stop  
: FF  
Lets you to take digital pictures.  
1. Press  
times,  
[MENU],  
2
: Rewind  
,
.
3. Press Right Soft Key  
of the following options:  
[Options] to select one  
Shortcut Pressing the Camera Key  
from standby mode is  
a hot key to Take PIX.  
Set As Wallpaper / FLIX Info  
NOTE To play Video Messages sent to email, please  
download Apple's QuickTime 6.5. Go to  
NOTE You can select Flash On/Off pressing Voice  
Commands Key ( ).  
www.apple.com/quicktime/download to download  
the free player or upgrade your existing QuickTime  
Player. During the download process, when asked  
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3. Take a picture by pressing  
[TAKE] .  
2. Set the brightness  
press Right Soft Key  
other settings.  
, zoom  
[Options] to change  
, flash , and  
4. Press Left Soft Key  
[Save]. The picture is  
stored in My PIX.  
G
Select the option(s) to customize.  
Using the Side Camera Key  
Resolution  
1280X960 / 640X480 / 320X240 /  
You can use the Side Camera Key to use the  
sub menu list when the flip is closed. The picture is  
shown on the outside display.  
176X144 / 160X120  
3 seconds / 5 seconds / 10  
seconds  
On / Off  
EV -9 to +9  
Self Timer  
1. Press the Side Camera Key for about 3  
seconds to enter the Take PIX mode.  
Flash  
Brightness  
White Balance Auto / Sunny / Cloudy /  
Tungsten / Fluorescent  
2. Set the brightness using Key.  
Shutter Sound Shutter / Silent / Say "Cheeze"  
/ Ready! 1 2 3  
3. Take a picture by pressing Side Camera Key  
4. Press the Side Camera Key once more for  
.
Color Effects  
Normal / Sepia / Black&White  
/ Negative / Solari / Vivid  
On / Off  
about 3 seconds to enter the Record FLIX mode.  
Night Mode  
Front Display  
5. Start recording a clip by pressing the Side  
Camera Key and the photo is saved to the  
phone.  
On / Off  
NOTE When the Flash is On, take the photo within 12  
inches of the subject.  
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15' for FLIX Msg /  
Available Memory  
On / Off  
NOTE Make sure that you don't eject the memory card  
while storing data. Don't remove it out of the phone  
while storing or moving data. It may cause  
damage.  
Time Limit  
Front Display  
3. Press  
to begin recording, and again to stop.  
2.7 Record FLIX  
4. Press Left Soft Key  
[Save]. The recorded  
video is stored in My FLIX.  
Lets you record a video  
message with sound.  
NOTE Make sure that you don't eject the memory card  
while storing some data. Don't remove it while  
storing or moving data. It may cause damage.  
1. Press  
2 times,  
[MENU],  
,
.
Shortcut Press Side Camera Key  
twice when the flip  
is closed.  
2. Set the brightness  
Right Soft Key  
settings.  
, zoom  
[Options] to change other  
or press  
G
Select the option(s) to customize.  
Brightness EV -9 to +9  
White Balance Auto / Sunny / Cloudy /  
Tungsten / Fluorescent  
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3. Get Fun & 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.  
Ending a Browser Session  
End a Browser session by pressing  
.
Navigating Through the Browser  
On-screen items appear in one of the following ways:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
.
G
Numbered options  
[Get New App.].  
You can use your numeric keypad or you can  
select the items by moving the cursor and  
pressing the appropriate Soft Keys.  
4. Get News & Info  
The Get News & 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 Get News & Info  
access through your phone, contact your service  
provider.  
G
Links embedded in content  
You can act on the options or the links using the  
Soft Keys just below the display screen.  
G
Text or numbers  
You can select the items by moving the cursor  
and pressing the appropriate Soft Keys.  
Scrolling  
Quick Access to News & Info Feature  
Use  
to scroll through the content. A cursor  
Get the latest news, stock quotes, and movie  
listings. TXT Alerts allow you to have access to the  
information you want to know.  
lets you know which item is currently selected.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
.
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Fast Scrolling  
Soft Keys  
Press and hold  
and down on the current screen.  
to quickly move the cursor up  
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.  
Scrolling by Page  
Press the Side Keys to move up and down a page  
at a time.  
Left Soft Key  
Left Soft Key  
or selecting an item but its function may change,  
depending on the content displayed.  
is used primarily for first options  
Home Page  
To go to the Home Page, press and hold  
.
or  
Right Soft Key  
View Browser Menu  
Right Soft Key  
options or a menu of secondary options.  
is used primarily for secondary  
Press Voice Commands key ( ) to use the  
Browser menu.  
Entering Text, Numbers or Symbols  
View Browser Inbox  
When prompted to enter text, the current text entry  
method appears above the Left Soft Key  
Word, Abc, ABC, 123 or Symbols.  
To change the input mode, press the Left Soft Key  
To create an upper case character, press  
If there are any browser messages, the list is  
displayed from newest to oldest.  
Your list of Web messages are displayed.  
Go to Inbox in Messaging to view Browser  
messages.  
as  
.
.
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Deleting Text/Number Entered  
When entering text or numbers, press  
the last number, letter, or symbol. Press and hold  
to clear the input field completely.  
5. Get Going  
Everything you need to know while you’re on the  
go.  
to clear  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
.
[Get New App.].  
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 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.  
6. Get Extras  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
.
[Get New App.].  
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6. Email: Read and send emails  
from your email accounts.  
MESSAGING  
Shortcut Pressing Left Soft Key  
is a hot key to your  
7. Mobile IM: Instant messages  
MESSAGING.  
®
with your friends with MSN  
®
Messenger and Yahoo  
Access and Options  
Messenger.  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU].  
to select [MESSAGING].  
8. Chat: Chat with Internet  
Messenger users.  
Text messages, PIX messages, and the Voicemail  
box become available as soon as the phone is  
powered on.  
3. Select a submenu.  
1. New Msg: Sends a TXT  
message, PIX message, FLIX  
message and Email message.  
G
Check types of messages by pressing Left Soft  
Key  
[Message].  
2. Inbox: Shows the list of  
received messages.  
G
Make a call to the callback number by pressing  
during a message check.  
3. Sent: Shows the list of sent  
messages.  
The phone can store up to 386 messages (1 voice  
message, 50 inbox text messages - including  
Browser messages, 100 inbox PIX messages, 100  
inbox PIX notification messages, 50 sent text  
messages, 50 sent PIX messages, 15 draft text  
messages, 20 draft PIX messages). The information  
4. Drafts: Shows the list of draft  
messages.  
5. Voicemail: Shows the number  
of messages in the Voicemail  
box.  
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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.  
1. New Msg  
Allows you to send text messages and pages. Each  
message has a destination (Address) and  
information (Message). These are dependent upon  
the type of message you want to send.  
New Message Alert  
1.1 TXT Msg  
There are two ways your phone alerts you to new  
messages.  
The Basics of Sending a Message  
1. Press Left Soft Key , press  
,
.
1. The phone displays a message on the screen.  
2. 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.  
2. The message icon ( ) is displayed on the  
display screen. In the case of a high priority  
message, the icon will flash and NEW TEXT  
MESSAGE is displayed.  
3. Press  
.
NOTE To send a page, press  
[SEND].  
NOTE If you receive the same message twice, your  
phone deletes the older one and the new one is  
stored as a DUPLICATE.  
4. Type your message (text or email).  
5. Press [SEND].  
A sending screen is displayed.  
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Customizing the Message Using Options  
Editing Text  
*
2. Press Right Soft Key  
[Options].  
1. Create a new message.  
3. Select the option(s) to customize.  
Save As Draft  
Add  
Saves the message into the  
Drafts folder.  
Allows you to add Graphic,  
Animation, Sound, Quick Text  
or Signature.  
Editing Address  
Editing Text  
Format Text  
Allows you to change the look  
of the text.  
Alignment / Font Size / Font  
Style / Text Color / Background  
Gives priority to the message.  
High / Normal  
Inserts a pre-programmed  
callback number with your  
message.  
On / Off / Edit  
Allows you to define phrases  
for Insert Quick Text.  
Editing Address  
2. Press Right Soft Key  
3. Select the option(s) to customize.  
*
[Add].  
From Contacts  
Recent Calls  
Groups  
You can enter phone numbers  
stored in the Contacts.  
Priority Level  
Callback #  
Select the recently dialed  
phone numbers.  
You can input phone numbers  
saved as Group in Contacts.  
Save Quick Text  
Cancel Msg  
To Contacts  
Stores the entered address to  
Contacts.  
Cancels message editing and  
goes to Message menu.  
4. Complete and then send or save the message.  
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Using Contacts to Send a Message  
1.2 PIX Msg  
You can designate an entry saved in your Contacts  
as the address instead of manually entering the  
destination.  
The Basics of Sending a Message  
1. Press Left Soft Key  
,
,
.
2. Enter the cellular phone number or e-mail  
address of the recipient.  
1. Press Left Soft Key , select  
2. Press Right Soft Key [Add].  
,
.
G
Picture phone number for a PIX message.  
3. Use  
.
to highlight From Contacts and press  
G
Email address for an e-mail message.  
3. Press  
.
4. Use  
to highlight the Contact entry  
4. Type your message (text or e-mail).  
containing the destination and press  
.
5. Press Left Soft Key  
[Done].  
5. Use  
Key  
to highlight the PIX and press Left Soft  
[My PIX]. Use to select the My PIX .  
to select the image you want to send,  
NOTE The Address feature allows multi-sending of up to  
Use  
10 total addresses.  
then press  
.
6. Complete the message as necessary.  
6. Use  
to highlight the Sounds, then press Left  
Soft Key  
[Sounds].  
Use  
to select the audio file you want to  
send then press  
7. Use to highlight Subject and enter the  
subject.  
.
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To PIX Place Select To PIX Place and then the  
message is sent to PIX Place.  
8. Press  
displayed.  
[SEND]. A confirmation message is  
To Contacts  
Stores the entered address to  
Contacts.  
Customizing the Message Using Options  
1. Create a new message.  
Editing Text  
*
2. Press Right Soft Key  
3. Select the option(s) to customize.  
Preview Displays the PIX message as it  
would be seen by the recipient.  
Add Quick Text Inserts predefined phrases.  
[Options].  
Editing Address  
Editing Text  
Editing PIX  
Editing Subject  
Editing Address  
*
2. Press Right Soft Key  
3. Select the option(s) to customize.  
[Add].  
Save As Draft  
Priority Level  
Remove PIX  
Saves the message into the Drafts  
folder.  
Gives priority to the message.  
High / Normal  
Removes a PIX from your  
message.  
From Contacts You can enter phone numbers  
stored in the Contacts.  
Groups  
You can input phone numbers  
saved as Group in Contacts.  
Remove Sound Removes a Sound from your  
message.  
Add Slide  
Recent Calls  
Select the recently dialed phone  
numbers.  
Add To Contacts  
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Editing PIX  
1.3 FLIX Msg  
*
2. Press Right Soft Key  
3. Select the option(s) to customize.  
[Options].  
The Basics of Sending a Message  
1. Press Left Soft Key , press  
,
.
Preview / Save As Draft / Priority Level /  
Remove PIX / Remove Sound / Add Slide /  
Add To Contacts  
2. Enter the cellular phone number or e-mail  
address of the recipient.  
G
Picture phone number for a FLIX message.  
Editing Sounds  
*
G
Email address for an e-mail message.  
2. Press Right Soft Key  
3. Select the option(s) to customize.  
[Options].  
3. Press  
.
4. Type your message (text or e-mail).  
Preview / Save As Draft / Priority Level /  
Remove PIX / Remove Sound / Add Slide /  
Add To Contacts  
5. Use  
Key  
to highlight the FLIX and press Left Soft  
[My FLIX].  
Use  
to select the My FLIX .  
Editing Subject  
*
Select the MY FLIX, then press  
.
2. Press Right Soft Key  
3. Select the option(s) to customize.  
[Options].  
6. Use  
subject.  
to highlight Subject and enter the  
Preview / Add Quick Text / Save As Draft /  
Priority Level / Remove PIX / Remove Sound /  
Add Slide / Add To Contacts  
7. Press  
[SEND].  
A confirmation message is displayed.  
4. Complete and then send or save the message.  
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Customizing the Message Using Options  
Editing Text  
*
2. Press Right Soft Key  
[Options].  
1. Create a new message.  
3. Select the option(s) to customize.  
Preview  
Displays the PIX message as it  
would be seen by the recipient.  
Add Quick Text Inserts predefined phrases.  
Save As Draft  
Priority Level  
Remove FLIX  
Add To Contacts  
Saves the message into the Drafts  
folder.  
Gives priority to the message.  
High / Normal  
Removes a FLIX from your  
message.  
Editing Address  
Editing Text  
Editing FLIX  
Editing Subject  
Editing Address  
*
2. Press Right Soft Key  
[Add].  
3. Select the option(s) to customize.  
From Contacts You can enter phone numbers  
stored in the Contacts.  
Groups  
You can input phone numbers  
saved as Group in Contacts.  
Editing FLIX  
*
2. Press Right Soft Key  
[Options].  
Recent Calls  
Select the recently dialed phone  
numbers.  
3. Select the option(s) to customize.  
To PIX Place Select To PIX Place and then the  
message is sent to PIX Place.  
Preview / Save As Draft / Priority Level /  
Remove FLIX / Add To Contacts  
To Contacts  
Stores the entered address to  
Contacts.  
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Editing Subject  
*
2. Inbox  
2. Press Right Soft Key  
[Options].  
The phone alerts you in 3 ways when you receive a  
new message:  
3. Select the option(s) to customize.  
G
By displaying a message notification on the  
screen.  
Preview / Add Quick Text / Save As Draft /  
Priority Level / Remove FLIX / Add To Contacts  
G
By sounding a beep or vibration, if set.  
4. Complete and then send or save the message.  
G
By blinking  
. (only when you get a high  
priority message)  
Received text messages, Browser messages,  
picture messages, and email lists may be searched  
and the contents viewed.  
Received messages are displayed from newest to  
oldest.  
Out of Memory Warning  
If the memory is full, no more messages can be  
received until enough memory space becomes  
available. The message TXT/PIX/NOTI 100% FULL  
is displayed and new messages are not accepted.  
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Viewing Your Inbox  
1. Press [MENU],  
Message Icon Reference  
[MESSAGING],  
.
New/Unread TXT Messages  
2. Options from here:  
Opened/Read TXT Messages  
Priority High  
G
Press Left Soft Key  
[Erase].  
G
Press Right Soft Key  
[Options].  
Locked  
Reply  
Replies to the sender's address  
of the received message.  
New/Unread Browser Messages  
Opened/Read Browser Messages  
Opened/Read PIX/FLIX Messages  
Downloaded PIX/FLIX Messages  
New/Unread PIX/FLIX Notifications  
Opened/Read PIX/FLIX Notifications  
Forward  
Lock/Unlock  
Forwards a received message to  
other destination address(es).  
Locks or unlocks the selected  
message. Locked messages  
cannot be deleted by the Erase  
Inbox and Erase All functions.  
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 messages stored in the  
Inbox.  
Message Info  
Allows you to check the received  
message information.  
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Contacts.  
3. Sent  
Erase Sent  
Erase all messages stored in the  
Sent messages.  
Up to 100 sent messages can be stored in Sent lists  
and contents of sent messages verify whether the  
transmission was successful or not.  
Message Info  
Allows you to check the sent  
message information.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
[MESSAGING],  
.
2. Options from here:  
Message Icon Reference  
G
Press Left Soft Key  
[Erase].  
TXT/PIX/FLIX Messages sent  
G
Press Right Soft Key  
[Options].  
Message delivered  
Forward  
Forwards a sent message to  
TXT/PIX/FLIX Messages failed  
Message pending  
other destination address(es).  
Resend  
Allows you to retransmit the  
selected message.  
Multiple Messages sent  
Multiple Messages delivered  
Multiple Messages failed  
Multiple Messages pending  
Multiple Messages incomplete  
Priority High  
Lock/Unlock  
Locks or unlocks 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  
received message into your  
Locked  
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Message Icon Reference  
4. Drafts  
Displays draft messages.  
Draft TXT  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
[MESSAGING],  
.
Draft PIX/FLIX  
2. Options from here:  
G
Press Left Soft Key  
[Erase].  
G
Press Right Soft Key  
[Options].  
5. Voicemail  
Send  
Sends the selected message.  
Allows you to view 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.  
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  
Draft message into your  
Checking Your Voicemail Box  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
[MESSAGING],  
.
Contacts.  
2. Options from here:  
Erase Drafts  
Erases all Draft messages.  
G
Press Left Soft Key  
[Clear] to delete  
information, and then press  
Yes.  
G
Press  
to listen to the message(s).  
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MESSAGING  
6. Email  
MSG Settings  
Allows you to configure 11 settings for received  
messages.  
Allows you to send an email via Mobile Web.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
[MESSAGING],  
.
G
Launch Browser.  
1. Press  
Left Soft Key  
2. Select All Msg / TXT Msg / PIX-FLIX Msg then  
[MENU],  
[MESSAGING], press  
[Settings].  
7. Mobile IM  
Allows you to add new applications, to send and  
receive an Instant Message at any time.  
press  
.
3. Use  
press  
to highlight one of the settings and  
to select it.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
[MESSAGING],  
.
G
Select from the options by pressing  
.
Auto Save  
Auto Erase  
Quick Text  
Voice Mail #  
Entry Mode  
Callback #  
On / Off / Prompt  
On / Off  
8. Chat  
Insert quick text.  
Allows you to chat with Internet Messenger users.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
[MESSAGING],  
.
Word / Abc / ABC / 123  
G
Launch Browser.  
Input the callback number in the  
message.  
Signature  
Auto View  
None / Custom  
On / Off  
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Auto Play  
On / Off  
On / Off  
On / Off  
4. Voice Mail #  
Name Card  
Auto Receive  
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.  
NOTE If Entry Mode is set, it's also applied to Notepad  
and Calendar Menu.  
Message Settings Sub-Menu Descriptions  
5. Entry Mode  
Allows you to select the default input method  
including Word, Abc, ABC, 123.  
All Msg  
1. Auto Save  
With this feature on, messages are  
automatically saved in Sent when transmitted.  
6. Callback #  
Allows you to automatically send a designated  
callback number when you send a message.  
2. Auto Erase  
With this feature on, read messages are  
automatically deleted when you exceed the  
storage limit.  
7. Signature  
Allows you make/edit a signature to  
automatically send with your messages.  
3. Quick Text  
Allows you to display, edit, and add text phrases.  
These text strings allow you to reduce manual  
text input into messages.  
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TXT Msg  
1. Auto View  
MSG Erase  
Allows you to erase all messages stored in your  
Inbox, Sent or Drafts folders. You can also erase all  
messages at the same time.  
Allows you to directly display the content when  
receiving a message.  
1. Press  
[Options].  
Press  
messages stored in the Inbox.  
[MENU],  
, press Right Soft Key  
2. Auto Play  
Allows the display to automatically scroll down  
while viewing messages.  
G
G
G
G
[Erase Inbox] to erase all  
3. Name Card  
Press  
[Erase Sent] to erase all  
Allows you to insert a name card to  
automatically send with your messages.  
messages stored in the Sent folder.  
Press  
[Erase Drafts] to erase all  
messages stored in the Drafts folder.  
Press  
[Erase All] to erase all messages  
PIX-FLIX Msg  
stored in the Inbox, Sent, and Drafts folder.  
1. Auto Receive  
2. Select Yes to erase the messages selected.  
Allows you to directly download the content  
when receiving a PIX message.  
A confirmation message is displayed.  
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CONTACTS  
1. New Contact  
Allows you to add a new number to your Contacts  
List.  
CONTACTS  
The Contacts menu allows you to store names,  
phone numbers and other information in your  
phone’s memory.  
NOTE Using this submenu, the number is saved as a  
new Contact. To save the number into an existing  
Contact, edit the Contact entry.  
Shortcut Pressing Right Soft Key  
is a hot key to  
Contacts List.  
1. Press  
2. Enter the name and press  
3. Use to select the phone number type.  
4. Enter the number and press  
[MENU],  
.
Access and Options  
.
1. Press  
2. Select a submenu.  
1. New Contact  
[MENU].  
.
NOTE For more detailed information, see page 23.  
2. Contact List  
3. Groups  
4. Speed Dials  
5. My Name Card  
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2. Contact List  
3. Groups  
Allows you to view your Contacts List.  
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  
[MENU],  
.
2. Press  
to scroll through your Contacts  
alphabetically.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
.
G
Press Right Soft Key  
one of the following:  
[Options] to select  
2. Use  
.
to highlight a group to view then press  
New Contact / Erase / Send TXT Msg / Send  
PIX Msg / Send FLIX Msg / Call / Erase All  
G
Press Left Soft Key  
group to the list.  
[New] to add a new  
G
G
Press Left Soft Key  
Press [VIEW] to view the Contact  
information.  
[Edit] to edit.  
G
Use  
to highlight a group then press Right  
Soft Key  
following.  
[Options] to select one of the  
Send TXT Msg / Send PIX Msg / Send FLIX  
Msg / Rename / Erase / Add  
G
Press  
[VIEW] to view the Contact  
information.  
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4. Speed Dials  
5. My Name Card  
Allows you to view your list of Speed Dials or  
designate Speed Dials for numbers entered in your  
Contacts.  
Allows you to view all of your personal Contact  
information including name, phone numbers, and  
email address.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
to highlight the information you want to  
[EDIT].  
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
.
2. Use  
enter, then press  
2. Use  
to highlight the Speed Dial position, or  
enter the Speed Dial digit and press  
.
to highlight the Contact then press  
to highlight the number then press  
Yes.  
3. Enter your information as necessary, then press  
.
3. Use  
4. Use  
5. Press  
.
.
4. Send your name card using the Right Soft Key  
[Options].  
Let's take an example:  
A confirmation message is displayed.  
Á
Á
Á
Á
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RECENT CALLS  
1. Missed  
2. Received  
3. Dialed  
RECENT CALLS  
The Recent Calls menu is a list of the last phone  
numbers or Contact entries for calls you placed,  
accepted, or missed. It's continually updated as  
new numbers are added to the beginning of the list  
and the oldest entries are removed from the  
bottom of the list.  
4. All  
5. View Timers  
1. Missed  
G
Allows you to view the list of missed calls; up to 30  
entries.  
indicates a dialed call.  
G
indicates a received call.  
1. Press  
2. Use  
G
[MENU],  
[RECENT CALLS],  
.
G
indicates a missed call.  
to highlight an entry, then  
to view the entry.  
Shortcut To view a quick list of all your recent calls,  
Press  
press  
from the standby mode.  
G
G
Press  
to place a call to the number.  
Access and Options  
Press Right Soft Key  
Save(Details) / Erase / Lock(Unlock) / Erase All /  
View Timers  
[Options] to select:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU].  
to select [RECENT CALLS].  
3. Select a submenu.  
G
Press Left Soft Key  
TXT Msg PIX Msg  
[Message] to select:  
FLIX Msg  
/
/
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2. Received  
3. Dialed  
Allows you to view the list of incoming calls; up to 30  
entries.  
Allows you to view the list of outgoing calls; up to  
30 entries.  
1. Press  
2. Use  
G
[MENU],  
,
.
1. Press  
2. Use  
G
[MENU],  
,
.
to highlight an entry, then  
to view the entry.  
to highlight an entry, then  
to view the entry.  
Press  
Press  
G
G
G
G
Press  
to place a call to the number.  
Press  
to place a call to the number.  
Press Right Soft Key  
Save(Details) / Erase / Lock(Unlock) / Erase All /  
View Timers  
[Options] to select:  
Press Right Soft Key  
Save(Details) / Erase / Lock(Unlock) / Erase All /  
View Timers  
[Options] to select:  
G
Press Left Soft Key  
TXT Msg PIX Msg  
[Message] to select:  
FLIX Msg  
G
Press Left Soft Key  
TXT Msg PIX Msg  
[Message] to select:  
FLIX Msg  
/
/
/
/
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4. All  
5. View Timers  
Allows you to view the list of all calls; up to 90  
entries.  
Allows you to view the duration of selected calls.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
to highlight a call list.  
All Calls Received Calls  
Roaming Calls Transmit Kb  
Total Kb Last Reset Lifetime Calls  
Lifetime Data Counter  
3. Reset all the recorded timers by pressing Right  
Soft Key if you want to reset.  
,
.
1. Press  
2. Use  
G
[MENU],  
,
.
2. Use  
to highlight an entry, then  
to view the entry.  
Last Call  
Calls  
Kb  
/
/
/
Dialed  
/
/
/
Received  
Press  
/
/
/
/
G
G
Press  
to place a call to the number.  
Press Right Soft Key  
[Options] to select:  
Save(Details) / Erase / Lock(Unlock) / Erase All /  
View Timers  
G
Press Left Soft Key  
TXT Msg PIX Msg  
[Message] to select:  
FLIX Msg  
/
/
Shortcut To view a quick list of all your recent calls,  
press from standby mode.  
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SETTINGS & TOOLS  
1. My Account  
Connects to the operator's server and you can get  
your account's information.  
SETTINGS & TOOLS  
The SETTINGS & TOOLS menu has options to  
customize your phone.  
2. Tools  
Access and Options  
Your phone tools include Voice Commands,  
Calendar, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Notepad,  
Calculator, and Ez Tip Calc.  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[SETTINGS & TOOLS].  
3. Select a submenu.  
1. My Account  
[MENU].  
2 times to select  
Access and Options  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU].  
2. Tools  
2 times to select  
3. Sounds Settings  
4. Display Settings  
5. Phone Settings  
6. Call Settings  
7. Bluetooth  
[SETTINGS & TOOLS].  
3. Press  
Tools.  
4. Select a submenu.  
Voice Commands, Calendar,  
Alarm Clock, World Clock,  
Notepad, Calculator and Ez Tip  
Calc.  
8. Memory  
9. Phone Info  
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Tones Only. For Timeout, set  
5 seconds or 10 seconds.  
2.1 Voice Commands  
This feature provides you with the following  
awesome options equipped with AVR (Advanced  
Voice Recognition) technology. Each option has its  
detailed information on the phone and you can  
check it out by pressing Left Soft Key [Info].  
Call Alert  
Ring Only / Name + Ring /  
Name Repeat  
2.1.1 Call <Name or Number>  
Say "Call" and then call someone simply by saying  
the phone number and name. Please speak clearly  
and exactly as in your Contacts list. When you  
have more than one contact numbers, you can  
state the name and number type of the contact (for  
example, 'Call John Work').  
Access and Options  
1. Press  
Settings to Optimize the Voice Commands Feature  
by pressing the Right Soft Key [Settings]  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
Choice List Always On / Always Off  
2.1.2 Send Msg to <Name or Number>  
Train Voice If the phone often asks you to  
repeat voice command, train the  
phone to recognize your voice  
patterns.  
Say a voice command, then a prompt message will  
pop up to ask you the type of message. Select the  
type, choose contact name, number or group in turn.  
A message will get automatically start. If you say in  
full sentence format, the message will go directly.  
For ‘Send Message’ command, use speak up clearly  
with exact information stored in your Contact list.  
You don’t have to include symbols, punctuation or  
Sensitivity  
Control the sensitivity as High /  
Medium / Low.  
Prompts  
Mode / Timeout  
For Mode, set Prompts / Readout /  
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characters when you say a name, other than & or  
@.  
2.1.7 Help  
Provides a general guideline to using Voice  
Commands.  
2.1.3 Go to <Menu>  
If you say "Go to" command, the phone will display  
the commanded menu and a list of options will be  
provided (for example, 'Go to Bluetooth').  
2.2 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.  
2.1.4 Check <Item>  
Allows you to check out a wide range of items  
from Phone Status, Voicemail, Messages, Missed  
Calls, Time, Signal Strength. Battery to Volume level  
of your phone (for example, 'Check Phone Status').  
1. Press  
2. Use  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
to highlight the scheduled day.  
Moves cursor to the left.  
Moves cursor to the right.  
Moves to the previous week.  
Moves to the next week.  
2.1.5 Lookup <Name>  
You can look up names in your contacts with  
options like (for example, 'Lookup John'):  
Read out / Create New / Erase / Modify  
3. Press Left Soft Key  
4. Press Left Soft Key  
calendar event information including:  
[Add].  
2.1.6 My Account  
You can get access to your Verizon Wireless  
account information also by using voice  
commands.  
[Set] to enter or edit your  
G
G
Subject  
Start Date & Time  
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G
G
G
G
G
G
End Date & Time  
Repeat Until  
Tones  
Repeat  
Reminder Alerts  
Recurrence  
4. Use to highlight the information you want to  
set, then press Left Soft Key  
your choices.  
Ringer  
G
[Set] to view  
5. To enter your schedule information, use  
highlight the information field, then press Left  
Soft Key  
6. Use  
7. Press  
to  
.
5. Press  
[SAVE] after setting all of the Alarm  
[Set] to view your choices.  
to highlight a setting, then press  
[SAVE] after setting all of the  
fields as necessary.  
When the alarm goes off, you can turn it off by  
pressing or the side keys.  
Calendar fields as necessary.  
2.3 Alarm Clock  
2.4 World Clock  
Allows you to set one of three alarms. The current  
time is displayed at the top of the screen when you  
select an alarm to set. At the alarm time, Alarm 1  
(or 2 or 3, as applicable) will be displayed on the  
LCD screen and the alarm will sound.  
Allows you to determine the current time in  
another time zone or country by navigating with the  
left or right navigation keys.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
NOTE With Left Soft Key  
[Set DST], set to daylight  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
saving time.  
2. Use  
press  
to highlight an Alarm (1, 2, or 3), then  
.
2. Press Right Soft Key  
check out a list of available cities.  
[Cities] and you can  
3. Enter the alarm information including:  
G
G
Turn On/Off  
Set Time  
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2.5 Notepad  
NOTE To insert a decimal, press  
. To insert  
,
press  
.
Allows you to add, read, edit, and erase notes to  
yourself.  
2.7 Ez Tip Calc  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
Allows you to quickly and easily calculate bill  
amounts using the bill total, tip, and number of  
people as variables.  
2. Press Left Soft Key  
note.  
[Add] to write a new  
3. Use Right Soft Key  
mode.  
to change the entry  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
4. After filling in the note, press  
to save it.  
2.6 Calculator  
Allows you to perform simple mathematical  
calculations. You can enter numbers up to the fifth  
decimal place. Calculations can be made with up  
to 3 lines at one time.  
1. Press  
2. Enter the numbers to get the value you want. To  
cancel a number, press Left Soft Key [Clear].  
3. Use Right Soft Key [Operator] to add  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
paranthesis or power among numbers for  
calculation.  
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3.1 Master Volume  
3. Sounds Settings  
Allows you to set volume settings.  
Provides options to customize the phone’s sounds.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
Access and Options  
2. Adjust the volume with  
save the setting.  
then press  
to  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[SETTINGS & TOOLS].  
[MENU].  
2 times to select  
3. You can try playing each master volume with Left  
Soft Key [Play].  
3. Press  
Sounds Settings.  
3.2 Call Sounds  
4. Select a submenu.  
Master Volume, Call Sounds,  
Allows you to set ringtones for types of incoming  
calls.  
Alert Sounds, Keypad Volume,  
Earpiece Volume, Service  
Alerts, Power On/Off Sounds  
and Alarm Sounds.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
3.2.1 Call Ringtone  
1. Press [MENU],  
2 times,  
,
,
.
2. Select Caller ID / No Caller ID / Restricted  
Calls / All Calls.  
3. Use  
to select a ringtone then press  
to save the sound.  
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3.2.2 Call Vibrate  
1. Press [MENU],  
3.4 Keypad Volume  
Allows you to set the keypad volume.  
1. Press [MENU], 2 times,  
then press  
2 times,  
,
,
.
,
.
2. Use  
On / Off  
to select a setting, then press  
.
2. Adjust the volume with  
save the setting.  
to  
3.5 Earpiece Volume  
3.3 Alert Sounds  
Allows you to set the earpiece volume.  
1. Press [MENU], 2 times,  
then press  
Allows you to select the alert type for a new  
message.  
,
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Adjust the volume with  
save the setting.  
to  
2. Select TXT Message / PIX-FLIX Msg / Voicemail  
Msg.  
3.6 Service Alerts  
Use  
sound.  
to select then press  
to save the  
Allows you to set any of the four Alert options to  
either On or Off.  
3. Each Alert Sounds menu has the following  
options.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Select an alert option.  
Tone / Vibrate / Reminder  
ERI  
Alerts you to the status of cellular  
service.  
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Minute Beep Alerts you 10 seconds before the  
3.8 Alarm Sounds  
end of every minute during a call.  
Allows you to set sounds for types of alarm.  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Use  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
Call Connect Alerts you when the call is  
connected.  
Tone or  
Vibrate.  
3. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
to select a setting, then press  
.
3.7 Power On/Off Sounds  
Allows you to set the phone to sound a tone when  
the phone is powered on/off.  
1. Press  
2. Select Power On / Power Off.  
3. Use to select a setting, then press  
On / Off  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
.
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4.1 Banner  
4. Display Settings  
Allows you to enter a string of up to 23 characters  
which displays on the LCD screen.  
Provides options to customize the phone’s display  
screen.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
Access and Options  
4.1.1 Personal  
1. Press [MENU],  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU].  
2 times,  
,
,
2 times to select  
.
[SETTINGS & TOOLS].  
2. Choose a Banner submenu and press  
.
3. Press  
Display Settings.  
Main Banner / Front Banner  
4. Select a submenu.  
Banner, Backlight, Wallpaper,  
3. Create your own banner text then press  
[SAVE].  
Display Themes, Fonts and  
Clock Format.  
4.1.2 ERI Banner  
If you use ERI Service, ERI Text is shown on the  
sub banner.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
,
.
2. Use  
On / Off  
to select a setting, then press  
.
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4.2 Backlight  
4.3 Wallpaper  
Allows you to choose the kind of background to be  
displayed on the phone. The possibilities are  
endless, but Fun Animations, in particular, provide  
you with cute flash screens for your background  
wallpaper.  
Allows you to set the duration for illuminating the  
backlight. Main Screen, Front Screen and Keypad  
are set separately.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Choose a Backlight submenu and press  
Display / Keypad  
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Choose a Wallpaper submenu and press  
Main Wallpaper / Front Wallpaper  
.
1. Display  
1.1 Main Backlight  
3. Choose a submenu and press  
.
G
G
G
G
G
5 Seconds 15 Seconds 30 Seconds  
Always On  
Always Off  
My PIX / My FLIX / Fun Animations  
4. Select from available screens then press  
.
1.2 Front Backlight  
G
G
G
5 Seconds 15 Seconds 30 Seconds  
2. Keypad  
G
G
G
5 Seconds 15 Seconds 30 Seconds  
G
G
Always On  
Always Off  
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4.4 Display Themes  
4.6 Clock Format  
Allows you to choose the color of the background  
screen.  
Allows you to choose the kind of clock to be  
displayed on the LCD screen.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
Main Clock or  
Front Clock.  
Default / Silver Spin / Pulse / Business /  
Tropical / Blue  
3. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
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For Main Clock:  
Normal / Digital / Analog / Dual / Off  
For Front Clock:  
Tip Silver Spin and Pulse are state-of-the-art features of  
this phone. Enjoy the flash themes by simply choosing  
Silver Spin and Pulse options.  
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Digital / Minimize / Off  
4.5 Fonts  
Allows you to set the font size. This setting is  
helpful for those who need the text to display a  
little bit larger.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
Normal / Large  
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5.1 Standalone Mode  
5. Phone Settings  
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 as noted in the  
disclaimer on the phone.  
The Phone Settings menu allows you to designate  
specific settings to customize how you use your  
phone.  
®
Access and Options  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU].  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2 times to select  
[SETTINGS & TOOLS].  
2. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
On / Off  
3. Press  
Phone Settings.  
4. Select a submenu.  
Standalone Mode, Shortcut Key,  
5.2 Shortcut Key  
Allows you to set a shortcut to phone menus using  
the down, up, left and right Navigation Keys.  
Language, Location, Security,  
System Select, NAM Select,  
Auto NAM and Serving System.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times  
,
.
2. Select the shortcut, then press  
.
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5.3 Language  
5.5 Security  
Allows you to set the bilingual feature according to  
your preference. Choose either English or Spanish.  
The Security menu allows you to secure the phone  
electronically.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
2. Enter the four-digit lock code.  
The lock code is: the last 4 digits of your mobile  
phone number if it is set.  
English / Spanish  
5.4 Location  
Allows you to set GPS (Global Positioning  
System: Satellite assisted location information  
system) mode.  
The last 4 digits of ESN DEC if your mobile phone  
number is not set.  
5.5.1 Lock Mode  
1. Press  
2. Use  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
Keeps your phone from unauthorized use. Once  
the phone is locked, it's in restricted mode until  
the lock code is entered. You can receive phone  
calls and still make emergency calls. You can  
modify the lock code using the New Lock code  
within the Security menu.  
to select a setting, then press  
.
Location On / E911 Only  
NOTE GPS satellite signals are not always transmitted,  
especially under bad atmospheric and  
environmental conditions, indoors, etc.  
1. Press  
2. Enter the four-digit lock code.  
3. Press Lock Mode.  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
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5.5.2 Edit Code  
4. Select an option then press  
.
Allows you to enter a new four-digit lock code.  
Lock  
The phone is always locked.  
When locked, you can  
receive incoming calls and  
only make emergency calls.  
1. Press  
2. Enter the four-digit lock code.  
3. Press Edit Code.  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
Unlock  
The phone is never locked  
(Lock mode can be used).  
4. For confirmation, it will ask you to enter the  
new lock code again.  
On Power Up The phone is locked when it  
is turned on.  
5.5.3 Reset Default  
Allows you to reset your phone to the factory  
default settings.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Enter the four-digit lock code.  
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
Reset Default.  
after reading the warning message.  
Revert.  
A confirmation message is displayed briefly  
before the phone resets itself.  
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5.6 System Select  
5.8 Auto NAM  
Allows you to set up the phone producer’s  
management environment. Leave this setting as  
the default unless you want to alter system  
selection as instructed by your service provider.  
Allows the phone to automatically switch between  
programmed telephone numbers corresponding to  
the service provider area.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
2. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
On / Off  
Home Only / Automatic  
5.9 Serving System  
5.7 NAM Select  
Identifies the channel number of a system that is  
served and a SID Number. This information is only  
for technical support.  
Allows you to select the phone’s NAM (Number  
Assignment Module) if the phone is registered with  
multiple service providers.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
NAM1 / NAM2  
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6.1 Answer Options  
6. Call Settings  
Allows you to determine how the phone will  
answer an incoming call.  
The Call Settings menu allows you to designate  
how the phone handles both incoming and  
outgoing calls.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
Access and Options  
Flip Open / Any Key / Send Only / Auto Answer  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[SETTINGS & TOOLS].  
[MENU].  
NOTE Auto Answer is available only when the  
speakerphone is on with the flip open, or any  
external device is connected to your phone.  
2 times to select  
3. Press  
Call Settings.  
When Ringer is set to mute such as the settings  
below, Ringer is not activated.  
4. Select a submenu.  
Answer Options, Auto Retry,  
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When All Sounds Off / Alarm Only is set or  
TTY Mode, One Touch Dial,  
Voice Privacy, Connections,  
Ringer ID and Picture ID.  
individual Contact Ringer ID is set to No Ring /  
Silence.  
G
When Ringer is set to mute with side key or  
"Quiet".  
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TTY Full:  
6.2 Auto Retry  
- Users who cannot talk and hear send and  
receive a text message through TTY equipment.  
Allows you to set the length of time the phone  
waits before automatically redialing a number  
when the attempted call fails.  
TTY + Talk:  
- Users who can talk but cannot hear receive a  
text message and send voice through TTY  
equipment.  
1. Press  
2. Use  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
to select a setting, then press  
.
Off / Every 10 Seconds / Every 30 Seconds /  
Every 60 Seconds  
TTY + Hear:  
- Users who can hear but cannot talk send a text  
message and receive voice through TTY  
equipment.  
6.3 TTY Mode  
Allows you to attach a TTY device enabling you to  
communicate with parties also using a TTY device.  
A phone with TTY support is able to translate typed  
characters to voice. Voice can also be translated  
into characters and then displayed on the TTY.  
TTY Off:  
- Normal users send and receive without TTY  
equipment.  
Connecting TTY Equipment and a Terminal  
1. Press  
An explanation message is displayed.  
2. Press to continue.  
3. Use to select a setting, then press  
TTY Full / TTY + Talk / TTY + Hear / TTY Off  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
1. Connect a TTY cable to TTY connection on the  
terminal (TTY connection location is the same as  
a hands-free ear jack).  
2. Enter the phone menu and set up the desired  
TTY mode (For a TTY mode, see the following).  
.
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TTY mode (Tele Type writer)  
When making  
communications with a  
normal terminal  
Transmission/Receiving  
Mode  
Menu  
User  
Feature  
text message  
transmission, text  
message receiving  
For hearing-  
/verbally-  
impaired  
TTY Full  
TTY + Talk  
operator required  
operator required  
For hearing-  
impaired  
voice transmission, text  
message receiving  
talkable  
audible  
For verbally-  
impaired  
text message transmission,  
voice receiving  
TTY + Hear  
TTY Off  
operator required  
voice transmission, voice  
receiving  
For normal users  
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3. After setting a TTY mode, check the LCD screen  
of the phone for the TTY icon.  
6.4 One Touch Dial  
Allows you to initiate a speed dial call by pressing  
and holding the speed dial digit. If set to Off, Speed  
Dial numbers designated in your Contacts will not  
function.  
4. Connect the TTY equipment to the power source  
and turn it on.  
5. Make a phone connection to the desired  
number.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
6. When connection is made, use the TTY  
equipment to type in and send a text message or  
send voice.  
On / Off  
6.5 Voice Privacy  
Allows you to set the voice privacy feature for  
7. The voice or text message from the receiver end  
displays on the TTY equipment display.  
CDMA calls. CDMA offers inherent voice privacy.  
Check with your service provider for availability.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
On / Off  
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6.6 Connections  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
Allows you to select the data port.  
2. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
On / Off  
2. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
®
7. Bluetooth  
USB / RS-232C (COM Port) / Bluetooth / Closed  
The VX8300 is compatible with devices that support  
the Bluetooth headset (HSP), hands-free (HFP),  
®
®
NOTE If you want to use the Bluetooth function  
connecting PC, the PC or PDA should be paired  
with the phone. If it's not, you can not use  
Bluetooth connection, even if Bluetooth port is  
selected.  
serial port (SPP), dial-up networking (DUN), object  
push (OPP) for vCard, Advanced Audio Distribution  
(A2DP), and Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP)  
profile(s). * You may create and store 20 pairings  
within the VX8300 and connect to one device at a  
time. The approximate communication range for  
6.7 Ringer ID  
Allows you to set a designated ringer ID when the  
phone rings.  
®
Bluetooth wireless technology is up to 30 feet (10  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
meters).  
®
2. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
NOTE Read the user guide of each Bluetooth accessory  
that you are trying to pair with your phone because  
the instructions may be different.  
On / Off  
®
6.8 Picture ID  
NOTE Phone does not support ALL Bluetooth OBEX  
Profiles.  
Allows you to set the phone to display the  
designated picture ID when the phone rings.  
* For vehicle/accessory compatibility go to  
www.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchart.  
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Access and Options  
2. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
or  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[SETTINGS & TOOLS].  
[MENU].  
.
Set the desired device to pairing.  
3. If Bluetooth power is set to off, you will be  
prompted to turn power on. Select Yes  
and press  
2 times to select  
3. Press  
Bluetooth.  
.
4. Select a submenu.  
Add New Device  
4. The device will appear in the found devices  
list menu once it has been located. Highlight  
the device and press  
.
5. The handset will prompt you for the passcode.  
Consult the Bluetooth accessory instructions for  
the appropriate passcode (typically “0000” - 4  
zeroes). Enter the passcode and press  
.
7.1 Add New Device  
6. Once pairing is successful, select  
Yes and  
Pairing is the process that allows the handset to  
locate, establish and register 1-to-1 connection  
with the target device.  
press  
to connect with the device.  
7. Once connected, you will see the device listed in  
the Paired Devices menu and the Bluetooth  
®
®
For pairing new Bluetooth device  
device connected icon  
will show up on  
1. Follow the Bluetooth accessory instructions to  
set the device to pairing mode.  
your enunciator when connected to the  
®
Bluetooth device. You can also check out the  
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connection with a blue icon on the list.  
Discovery Mode  
Allows you to set Hidden/Shown To All.  
Power  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
.
®
Allows you to set the Bluetooth power On/Off.  
2. Press Right Soft Key  
[Settings].  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
.
3. Press  
[Discovery Mode].  
to select a setting, then press  
2. Press Left Soft Key  
[On].  
4. Use  
.
®
NOTE By default, your device’s Bluetooth functionality is  
On / Off  
turned off.  
NOTE If you choose On (shown to all) for Discovery Mode,  
My Phone Name  
your device is able to be searched by other in-range  
®
®
Bluetooth devices.  
Allows you edit the name of the Bluetooth name.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
.
Transferring Audio  
When a Bluetooth audio device is connected,  
®
2. Press Right Soft Key  
[Settings].  
Use Bluetooth / Use Phone is displayed in the  
options menu for call state.  
Use Bluetooth Sound comes from the Bluetooth  
audio device.  
3. Press  
4. Press  
.
to clear the existing name.  
®
5. Use the numeric keypad to enter a new custom  
name.  
Use Phone  
Sound comes from the handset.  
6. Press  
to save and exit.  
You have the following options in the paired device.  
1. Remove Device: You can remove the device from  
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8. Memory  
2. Rename Device: You can rename the name of  
the paired device.  
Allows you to check your VX8300 internal phone  
memory as well as the microSD external memory.  
3. Incoming Security: Allows you to receive and  
display the permission message of Name Cards  
or not. (Audio device not included)  
8.1 Save Options  
Allows you to select which memory (phone or  
memory card) to use to save your files.  
4. Service Discovery: Displays the kinds of profiles  
provided from the device.  
1. Press  
2. Select PIX / FLIX / Sounds then press  
3. Select Phone Memory / Card Memory then  
press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
.
5. Device Info: Shows the device information.  
6. Send Name Card: You can transfer Contacts list  
if the device supports the service.  
.
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NOTE In the pairing list, you can disconnect the  
8.2 Phone Memory  
connected device with blue arrow signal by  
Shows the memory information saved in your  
phone.  
pressing  
pressing  
. Reversely, you can turn it on by  
again.  
1. Press  
2. Select Memory Usage / My PIX / My FLIX / My  
Music / My Sounds then press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
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Once audio device is connected, the connection  
is transferred to the other device when you  
.
select another one and press  
.
G
In case you fail to search for any pairing device,  
select found device instead.  
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8.3 Card Memory  
9. Phone Info  
Allows you to view the information specific to your  
phone and software.  
Shows the memory information save in the card.  
1. Press [MENU], 2 times,  
2. Select Memory Usage /My PIX / My FLIX / My  
Music / My Sounds then press  
,
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
.
.
9.1 My Number  
Allows you to view your phone number.  
1. Press [MENU], 2 times,  
NOTE The option Memory Usage shows the total used  
,
.
memory and memory space remaining.  
NOTE Do not insert or remove the microSD while  
playing, deleting or downloading  
9.2 SW Version  
Allows you to view the versions of SW, PRL, ERI,  
Browser, Get It Now, AVR, MMS and Bluetooth Lib  
Version.  
PIX/FLIX/Music/Sound.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
9.3 Icon Glossary  
Allows you to view all the icons and their  
meanings.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
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Those standards were based on comprehensive  
TIA Safety Information  
The following is the complete TIA Safety  
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).  
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.  
The design of your phone complies with the FCC  
guidelines (and those standards).  
Antenna Care  
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:  
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  
ANSI C95.1 (1992) *  
NCRP Report 86 (1986)  
ICNIRP (1996)  
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would  
any other telephone with the antenna pointed up  
and over your shoulder.  
American National Standards Institute; National Council  
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on Radiation Protection and Measurements; International  
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection  
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Tips on Efficient Operation  
equipment may not be shielded against the RF  
signals from your wireless phone.  
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.  
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.  
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:  
Persons with pacemakers:  
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Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is  
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Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six  
your first responsibility;  
Use hands-free operation, if available;  
(6) inches from their pacemaker when the phone  
is turned ON;  
Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;  
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Pull off the road and park before making or  
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answering a call if driving conditions or the law  
require it.  
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Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to  
minimize the potential for interference;  
Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there  
Electronic Devices  
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is any reason to suspect that interference is  
taking place.  
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded  
from RF signals. However, certain electronic  
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Vehicles  
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).  
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.  
Other Medical Devices  
Posted Facilities  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Blasting Areas  
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn  
your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in  
areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all  
signs and instructions.  
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Potentially Explosive Atmosphere  
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag  
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 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.  
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place  
objects, including either installed or portable  
wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or  
in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle  
wireless equipment is improperly installed and the  
air bag inflates, serious injury could result.  
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Safety Information  
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Please dispose of your battery properly or take it  
Please read and observe the following information  
for safe and proper use of your phone and to  
prevent damage. Also, keep the user guide in an  
accessible place at all times after reading it.  
to your local wireless carrier for recycling.  
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The battery doesn’t need to be empty before  
recharging.  
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Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your  
Violation of the instructions may cause  
minor or serious damage to the product.  
phone model since they are designed to maximize  
battery life.  
Caution  
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Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.  
Charger and Adapter Safety  
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Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean.  
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The charger and adapter are intended for indoor  
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Replace the battery when it no longer provides  
use only.  
acceptable performance. The battery can be  
recharged several hundred times before  
replacement.  
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Insert the battery pack charger vertically into the  
wall power socket.  
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Only use the approved battery charger.  
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Recharge the battery after long periods of non-  
use to maximize battery life.  
Otherwise, you may cause serious damage to  
your phone.  
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Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and  
environmental conditions.  
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Use the correct adaptor for your phone when  
using the battery pack charger abroad.  
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Use of extended backlighting, Browser, and data  
connectivity kits affect battery life and talk/standby  
times.  
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The self-protection function of the battery cuts the  
power of the phone when its operation is in an  
abnormal state. In this case, remove the battery  
from the phone, reinstall it, and turn the phone on.  
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  
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards  
damage the battery and cause an explosion.  
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Do not put your phone in a place subject to  
General Notice  
excessive dust and keep the minimum required  
distance between the power cord and heat  
sources.  
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Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in  
your mouth may cause serious injury.  
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Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your  
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Do not place items containing magnetic  
phone, and clean the power plug pin when it’s  
dirty.  
components such as a credit card, phone card,  
bank book, or subway ticket near your phone.  
The magnetism of the phone may damage the  
data stored in the magnetic strip.  
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When using the power plug, ensure that it’s firmly  
connected. If not, it may cause excessive heat or  
fire.  
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Talking on your phone for a long period of time  
may reduce call quality due to heat generated  
during use.  
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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.  
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When the phone is not used for a long period  
time, store it in a safe place with the power cord  
unplugged.  
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Using the phone in proximity to receiving  
equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may cause  
interference to the phone.  
When you use the phone in public places, set  
the ringtone to vibration so you don't disturb  
others.  
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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 turn your phone on or off when putting it  
to your ear.  
Use accessories, such as earphones and  
headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables are  
tucked away safely and do not touch the  
antenna unnecessarily.  
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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.  
If you are listening to music whilst out and about,  
please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable  
level so that you are aware of your surroundings.  
This is particularly imperative when attempting to  
cross the street.  
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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. (Ring tones, text  
messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos  
could also be deleted.)  
Avoid damage to your hearing  
Damage to your hearing can occur if you are  
exposed to loud sound for long periods of time. We  
therefore recommend that you do not turn on or off  
the handset close to your ear. We also recommend  
that music and call volumes are set to a reasonable  
level.  
The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to  
the loss of data.  
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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.  
FDA Consumer Update  
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s  
Center for Devices and Radiological  
Health Consumer Update on Mobile  
Phones:  
2. What is the FDA's role concerning the safety of  
wireless phones?  
1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?  
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 do not justify  
FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the  
wireless phone industry to take a number of steps,  
including the following:  
The available scientific evidence does not show that  
any health problems are associated with using  
wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that  
wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless  
phones emit low levels of Radio Frequency (RF)  
energy in the microwave range while being used.  
They also emit very low levels of RF when in standby  
mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce  
health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low  
level RF that does not produce heating effects  
causes no known adverse health effects. Many  
studies of low level RF exposures have not found  
any biological effects. Some studies have  
suggested that some biological effects may occur,  
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Support needed research into possible  
biological effects of RF of the type emitted by  
wireless phones;  
The National Institutes of Health participates in  
some interagency working group activities, as well.  
The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for  
wireless phones with the Federal Communications  
Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the  
United States must comply with FCC safety  
guidelines that limit RF exposure. The FCC relies on  
the FDA and other health agencies for safety  
questions about wireless phones.  
The FCC also regulates the base stations that the  
wireless phone networks rely upon. While these  
base stations operate at higher power than do the  
wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that  
people get from these base stations are typically  
thousands of times lower than those they can get  
from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not  
the subject of the safety questions discussed in  
this document.  
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:  
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Health  
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Environmental Protection Agency  
Occupational Safety and Health Administration  
National Telecommunications and Information  
Administration  
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3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this  
update?  
4. What are the results of the research done  
already?  
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 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.  
The research done thus far has produced  
conflicting results, and many studies have suffered  
from flaws in their research methods. Animal  
experiments investigating the effects of Radio  
Frequency (RF) energy exposures characteristic of  
wireless phones have yielded conflicting results  
that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.  
A few animal studies, however, have suggested that  
low levels of RF could accelerate the development  
of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of  
the studies that showed increased tumor  
development used animals that had been  
genetically engineered or treated with cancer-  
causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to  
develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure.  
Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22  
hours per day. These conditions are not similar to  
the conditions under which people use wireless  
phones, so we do not know with certainty what the  
results of such studies mean for human health.  
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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.  
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.  
5. What research is needed to decide whether RF  
exposure from wireless phones poses a health  
risk?  
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.  
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  
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The FDA has been a leading participant in the  
World Health Organization International Electro  
Magnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in  
1996. An influential result of this work has been the  
development of a detailed agenda of research  
needs that has driven the establishment of new  
research programs around the world. The project  
has also helped develop a series of public  
information documents on EMF issues.  
The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications &  
Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal  
Cooperative Research And Development  
Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless  
phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific  
oversight, obtaining input from experts in  
government, industry, and academic organizations.  
CTIA-funded research is conducted through  
contracts with independent investigators. The  
initial research will include both laboratory studies  
and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA  
will also include a broad assessment of additional  
research needs in the context of the latest  
research developments around the world.  
7. How can I find out how much Radio Frequency  
energy exposure I can get by using my wireless  
phone?  
All phones sold in the United States must comply  
with Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  
guidelines that limit Radio Frequency (RF) energy  
exposures. The FCC established these guidelines in  
consultation with the FDA and the other federal  
health and safety agencies. The FCC limit for RF  
exposure from wireless phones is set at a Specific  
Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6  
W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety  
standards developed by the Institute of Electrical  
and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National  
Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement.  
The exposure limit takes into consideration the  
body’s ability to remove heat from the tissues that  
absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set  
well below levels known to have effects.  
Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF  
exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC.  
The FCC website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)  
gives directions for locating the FCC identification  
number on your phone so you can find your phone’s  
RF exposure level in the online listing.  
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8. What has the FDA done to measure the Radio  
Frequency energy coming from wireless phones?  
milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to  
determine whether a wireless phone complies with  
safety guidelines.  
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 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the  
Human Body Due to Wireless Communications  
Devices: Experimental Techniques”, sets forth the  
first consistent test methodology for measuring the  
rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of  
wireless phone users. The test method uses a  
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  
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 do not demonstrate that wireless  
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phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about  
the RF exposure from these products, you can use  
measures like those described above to reduce  
your RF exposure from wireless phone use.  
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.  
10. What about children using wireless phones?  
11. What about wireless phone interference with  
medical equipment?  
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 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  
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 cardiac 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.  
recommendation in December 2000. They noted  
that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone  
The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference  
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from handheld wireless phones and helped  
12. Where can I find additional information?  
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.  
For additional information, please refer to the  
following resources:  
FDA web page on wireless phones  
(http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/phones/index.html)  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF  
Safety Program  
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)  
The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless  
phones for possible interactions with other medical  
devices. Should harmful interference be found to  
occur, the FDA will conduct testing to assess the  
interference and work to resolve the problem.  
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/)  
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Whether you choose an installed mounted  
device for your wireless phone or a speaker  
phone accessory, take advantage of these  
devices if available to you.  
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:  
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  
incoming 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.  
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.  
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  
2. When available, use a hands-free device. A  
number of hands-free wireless phone  
accessories are readily available today.  
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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.  
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 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!  
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.  
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.  
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 wheel 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.  
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  
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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 special  
non-emergency wireless number.  
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.  
For more information, please call to 888-901-SAFE,  
or visit our website www.wow-com.com.  
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones  
employs a unit of measurement known as the  
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set  
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by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg. Tests for SAR are  
among phone models, depending upon available  
accessories and FCC 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 guidelines. 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 BEJVX8300. Additional  
information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can  
be found on the Cellular Telecommunications  
Industry Association (CTIA) website at  
conducted using standard operating positions  
specified 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 1.21 W/kg and when  
worn on the body, as described in this user guide,  
is 1.10W/kg (body-worn measurements differ  
http://www.wow-com.com.  
* 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.  
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Safety  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements  
and are likely to generate less interference to hearing  
devices than phones that are not labeled. T4 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.  
The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating  
system for wireless phones, to assist hearing device  
users find phones that may be compatible with their  
hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated.  
Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a  
label located on the box.  
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and WLAN components must be disabled during a call.  
See Page 86 for instructions to disable these components.  
For information about hearing aids and digital wireless  
phones  
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control  
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 is synonymous for T ratings. This  
should provide the hearing aid user with “normal usage” while  
using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone.  
“Normal usage” in this context is defined as a signal quality that  
is acceptable for normal operation.  
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/hearing.html  
Gallaudet University, RERC  
http://tap.Gallaudet.edu/DigWireless.KS/DigWireless.htm  
Hearing Loss Association of America [HLAA]  
http://www.hearingloss.org/learn/cellphonetech.asp  
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.  
The Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC Order  
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-  
03-168A1.pdf  
To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your  
phone is maintained, secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth  
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Accessories  
There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone. Consult your local dealer for availability.  
Optional items are sold separately.  
Adapter  
Battery  
Stereo Headset  
USB Cable  
Vehicle Power Charger  
BT(Bluetooth) Headset  
Portable Stereo Speaker  
Holster  
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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT  
1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:  
2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:  
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.  
(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 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.  
(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.  
(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.  
(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.  
(5) Products which have had the serial number removed or  
made illegible.  
(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.  
(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.  
(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 product back to the consumer  
after the completion of service under this limited warranty.  
(7) Damage resulting from use of non LG approved  
accessories.  
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts  
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that are scratched or damaged due to normal customer  
use.  
4. 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:  
(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.  
(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.  
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).  
3. STATE LAW RIGHTS:  
LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets,  
P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824  
No other express warranty is applicable to this product.  
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF  
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.  
MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE  
EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LGE MOBILECOMM,  
USA, INC. 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. This warranty gives  
you specific legal rights and you may also have other  
rights which vary from state to state.  
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Index  
®
10 Driver Safety Tips 104  
Bluetooth 84  
D
G
Dialed 63  
Get Extras 44  
Discovery Mode 86  
Display Settings 73  
Display Themes 75  
Drafts 55  
Get Fun & Games 31, 42  
Get Going 44  
GET IT NOW 30  
A
C
Abc (Multi-tap) Text Input  
21  
Calculator 69  
Calendar 67  
Call Settings 80  
Call Sounds 70  
Call Waiting 18  
Callback # 57  
Caller ID 19  
Calling From Your Phone’s  
Memory 28  
Camera Lens 11  
Card Memory 88  
Changing Letter Case 21  
Changing the Default  
Number 26  
Charger Port 11  
Charging the Battery 14  
Chat 56  
Clock Format 75  
CLR Key 11  
Connections 84  
Consumer Information on  
SAR 106  
Get New PIX 38  
Accessories 110  
Adapter 110  
Add New Device 85  
Adding Another Phone  
Number 25  
Alarm Clock 68  
Alarm Sounds 72  
Alert Sounds 71  
All 64  
Alphanumeric Keypad 11  
Answer Options 80  
Auto Erase 57  
Auto NAM 79  
Auto Play 58  
Get New Ringtones 33  
Get News & Info 31, 42  
Get PIX & FLIX 31, 35  
Get Tunes & Tones 31, 32  
Get V CAST Music 33  
Get V CAST Video 36  
Glossary 116  
E
Earpiece 11  
Earpiece Volume 71  
Email 56  
Entry Mode 57  
ERI Banner 73  
Ez Tip Calc 69  
Groups 60  
H
F
Headset Jack 11  
Holster 110  
FCC Hearing-Aid  
Compatibility (HAC)  
Regulations for Wireless  
Devices 108  
FCC Part 15 Class B  
Compliance 7  
FCC RF Exposure  
Information 10  
FDA Consumer Update 96  
Flash 11  
Auto Receive 58  
Auto Retry 81  
Auto Save 57  
Auto View 58  
I
Icon Glossary 88  
Important Information 7  
Important Safety  
Precautions 1  
Inbox 52  
B
Contact List 60  
CONTACTS 59  
Backlight 74  
Banner 73  
Installing the Battery 14  
Flip 11  
Battery 14, 110  
Battery Charge Level 15  
FLIX Msg 50  
Fonts 75  
K
Keypad Volume 71  
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My PIX 38  
My Ringtones 33  
My Sounds 34  
Sounds Settings 70  
Speaker Key 11  
Speed Dial 24  
Speed Dialing 19, 28  
Speed Dials 61  
Standalone Mode 76  
Stereo Headset 110  
Storing a Number with  
Pauses 24  
Storing Basics 23  
SW Version 88  
L
Q
Language 77  
Quick Text 57  
LCD Screen 11  
Left Soft Key 11  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
STATEMENT 111  
Lock Mode 18  
Lock Mode Key 11  
R
N
Received 63  
NAM Select 79  
Name Card 58  
Navigation Keys 11  
New Contact 59  
New Msg 46  
Notepad 69  
Receiving Calls 16  
RECENT CALLS 62  
Redialing Calls 16  
Removing the Battery 14  
Right Soft Key 11  
Ringer ID 84  
M
Making Calls 16  
Master Volume 70  
Memory 87  
Menu Access 30  
Menus Overview 13  
MESSAGING 45  
Microphone 11  
MicroSD 11  
Symbols Mode 21  
Sync Music 35  
System Select 79  
O
S
OK Key 11  
One Touch Dial 83  
Safety Information 93  
Save Options 87  
Screen Icons 17  
Searching Your Phone’s  
Memory 27  
Security 77  
SEND Key 11  
Sent 54  
Service Alerts 71  
Serving System 79  
SETTINGS & TOOLS 65  
Shortcut Key 76  
Side Camera Key 11  
Side Keys 11  
T
Take PIX 39  
Technical Details 8  
Text Input 20  
TIA Safety Information 89  
Tools 65  
Transferring Audio 86  
TTY Mode 81  
Turning the Phone Off 15  
Turning the Phone On 15  
Turning the Phone On and  
Off 15  
P
Personal 73  
Missed 62  
Mobile IM 56  
Phone Info 88  
Phone Memory 87  
Phone Settings 76  
Picture ID 84  
PIX Msg 48  
PIX Place 39  
Power 86  
Power On/Off Sounds 72  
PWR/END Key 11  
MSG Erase 58  
MSG Settings 56  
Multifunctional Keys 11  
Mute Function 18  
My Account 65  
My FLIX 38  
My Music 34  
TXT Msg 46  
My Name Card 61  
My Number 88  
My Phone Name 86  
Signal Strength 15  
Signature 57  
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U
USB Cable 110  
Using the NEXT Key 20  
V
Vibrate Mode 18  
Vibrate Mode Key 11  
View Timers 64  
Voice Commands 19, 66  
Voice Commands Key 11  
Voice Mail # 57  
Voice Privacy 83  
Voicemail 55  
Volume Quick Adjustment  
18  
W
Wallpaper 74  
Word Mode 20  
World Clock 68  
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Glossary  
TM  
MicroSD  
Terminology  
Additional external memory for your mobile phone.  
EZ Tip Calc  
Feature for easy bill calculation using the total cost, tip,  
SM  
V CAST  
and number of people as variables.  
Feature 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.  
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.  
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EVDO  
GPS  
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.  
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.  
Global Positioning System is a system of  
satellites, computers, and receivers able to  
determine the latitude and longitude of a  
specific receiver on Earth. Position is  
calculated using time and distance.  
EMS  
Enhanced Messaging Service is an  
extension to SMS for cellular phones  
available on specific networks. An EMS  
enabled phone can send and receive  
messages with special text formatting (such  
as bold or italic), animations, pictures, icons,  
sound effects, and special ring tones. EMS  
messages sent to non-EMS devices will be  
displayed as SMS transmissions.  
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. A multiple NAM  
phone can register with multiple service  
providers and be set to automatically switch  
between programmed phone numbers for  
service provider areas.  
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.  
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typed characters to voice or translate voice  
into characters to display on the TTY.  
SID  
System Identification is a number transmitted  
by base stations to identify a wireless system  
which conforms to a TIA cellular or PCS  
standard. SID is used by mobile phones to  
recognize when they are in their home  
system and can be used for billing purposes  
as a unique identification of the serving  
system.  
SMS  
Short Message Service is a service available  
on most digital mobile phones to send  
messages between phones or other devices.  
Messages are routed a Short Message  
Service Center (SMSC), which attempts to  
send the message and, if unsuccessful,  
possibly retry at a later time. Message delays  
or message loss is possible, especially when  
sending between networks. Users can  
request delivery confirmation reports.  
SSL  
TTY  
Secure Sockets Layer Protocol used to  
encrypt data sent over the air.  
Teletypewriter. An electromechanical  
typewriter that either transmits or receives  
messages coded in electrical signals. A  
phone with TTY support is able to translate  
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