LG Electronics VX5300 User Manual

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User Guide  
G E T I T A N D O E W  
T O G R Á F I C  
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Important Safety Precautions  
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed  
information is given in this user guide.  
Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death.  
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Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and  
could cause the battery to explode.  
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Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode.  
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Never store your phone in temperatures less than -4°F or greater than 122°F.  
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Do not dispose of your battery near fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.  
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When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the hands-free kit near the air bag.  
If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is deployed, you may be  
seriously injured.  
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Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.  
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Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft)  
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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.  
Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generate sparks.  
Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating. Do not use the  
plug if it is loose as it may cause electric shock or fire.  
Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the power cord to be  
crimped as it may cause electric shock or fire.  
Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may cause an  
electric shock or seriously damage your phone.  
Do not disassemble the phone.  
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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 rubber plugs, 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  
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Saved Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Default Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Deleting a Phone Number . . . . . . . .24  
Deleting a Contact Entry . . . . . . . . .25  
Deleting a Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Searching Your Phone’s Memory . .25  
Scrolling Through Your Contacts . . .25  
Searching by Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Calling From Your Phone’s Memory 26  
From Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
From Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Important Safety Precautions . . . . .1  
Quick Access to Convenient  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Vibrate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Mute Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Volume Quick Adjustment . . . . . . . . .17  
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance . . . .7  
Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
FCC RF Exposure Information . . . . . . .9  
Bodily Contact During Operation . . . . .9  
Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna  
(Optional, if available) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Entering and Editing Information . .19  
Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Text Input Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Word Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Using the NEXT Key . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Abc (Multi-tap) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
123 (Numbers) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Symbols Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Changing Letter Case . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Menus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Getting Started with Your Phone . .13  
GET IT NOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Menu Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
1. Get Tunes & Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Battery Charge Level . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Turning the Phone On and Off . . . . .14  
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Redialing Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
1.1 Get New Ringtones . . . . . . . . . .29  
1.2 My Ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
1.3 My Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
2. Get PIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
2.1 Get New PIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
2.2 My PIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
2.3 PIX Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
2.4 Take PIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
3. Get Fun & Games . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
4. Get News & Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory .21  
Storing Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Customizing Individual Entries . . . . .21  
Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Storing a Number with a Pause . . .22  
Adding Another Phone Number . . .23  
From Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
From the Contact List Screen . . . . .23  
Adding a Pause to a Contact Entry .23  
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7. Signature (None/Custom) . . . . .47  
TXT MSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
1. Auto View (On / Off) . . . . . . . .47  
2. Auto Play (On / Off) . . . . . . . . .47  
3. Name Card (On / Off) . . . . . . . .48  
PIX MSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
1. Auto Receive (On / Off) . . . . .48  
Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
2.1.1 Call <Name or Number> . . . .56  
5. Get Going . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
6. Get Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
2.1.2 Send Msg to <Name or  
Number> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
MESSAGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
1. New Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
2.1.3 Go to <Menu> . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
2.1.4 Check <Item> . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
2.1.5 Lookup <Name> . . . . . . . . . . .57  
2.1.6 My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
2.1.7 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
2.2 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
2.3 Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
2.4 World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
2.5 Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
2.6 Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
2.7 Ez Tip Calc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
2.8 Unit Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
3. Sounds Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
3.1 Master Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
3.2 Call Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
3.2.1 Call Ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
3.2.2 Call Vibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
3.3 Alert Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
3.4 Keypad Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
3.5 Earpiece Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
3.6 Service Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
3.6.1 ERI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
3.6.2 Minute Beep . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
3.6.3 Call Connect . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
3.7 Power On/Off Sounds . . . . . . . . .62  
3.8 Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
1.1 TXT Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
1.2 PIX Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
2. Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Message Icon Reference . . . . . . . . .44  
3. Sent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Message Icon Reference . . . . . . . . .45  
4. Drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Message Icon Reference . . . . . . . . .45  
5. Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
6. Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
7. Mobile IM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
8. Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
MSG Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
CONTACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
1. New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
2. Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
3. Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
4. Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
5. My Name Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
RECENT CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
1. Missed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
2. Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
3. Dialed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
4. All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
5. View Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
Message Settings Sub-Menu  
Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
All MSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
1. Auto Save (On / Off / Prompt) .47  
2. Auto Erase (On / Off) . . . . . . . .47  
3. Quick Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
4. Voice Mail # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
5. Entry Mode (Word / Abc / ABC /  
123) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
6. Callback # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
SETTINGS & TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
1. My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
2. Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
2.1 Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
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6.7 Ringer ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72  
Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79  
Blasting Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79  
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere . .79  
Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag .80  
4. Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
6.8 Picture ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72  
4.1 Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
4.1.1 Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
4.1.2 ERI Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
4.2 Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
4.3 Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
4.4 Display Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
4.5 Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
4.6 Clock Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
5. Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
5.1 Standalone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .66  
5.2 Shortcut Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66  
5.3 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66  
5.4 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66  
5.5 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
5.5.1 Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
5.5.2 Edit Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
5.5.3 Reset Default . . . . . . . . . . .68  
5.6 System Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
5.7 NAM Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
5.8 Auto NAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
6. Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
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7. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
7.1 Add New Device . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
My Phone Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
Discovery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
Transferring Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75  
8. Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76  
9. Phone Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76  
9.1 My Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76  
9.2 SW Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76  
9.3 Icon Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76  
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80  
Charger and Adapter Safety . . . . . .80  
Battery Information and Care . . . . .81  
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards 81  
General Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82  
Caution:  
Avoid potential hearing loss. . . . . .83  
FDA Consumer Update . . . . . . . . . .85  
10 Driver Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . .93  
Consumer Information on SAR . . .95  
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
TIA Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .77  
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility  
(HAC) Regulations for Wireless  
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97  
Exposure to Radio Frequency  
Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
Antenna Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
Phone Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
Tips on Efficient Operation . . . . . . . .78  
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78  
Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78  
Pacemakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78  
Hearing Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78  
Other Medical Devices . . . . . . . . . .79  
Health Care Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . .79  
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79  
Posted Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79  
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100  
6.1 Answer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
6.2 Auto Retry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70  
6.3 TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70  
6.4 One Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72  
6.5 Voice Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72  
6.6 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72  
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102  
Acronyms and Abbreviations . . . . .102  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104  
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Welcome  
Congratulations for choosing the advanced and  
compact VX5300 cellular phone designed to operate  
with the latest digital mobile communication  
technology, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)  
and Advanced Mobile Phone Service (AMPS).  
Along with the many advanced features of the  
CDMA system, such as greatly enhanced voice  
clarity, this phone offers:  
G Advanced Voice Recognition (AVR).  
G Large, easy-to-read, 7-line backlit LCD with status  
icons.  
G Paging, messaging, voicemail, and caller ID.  
G 23-key keypad.  
G Speakerphone feature.  
G Menu-driven interface with prompts for easy  
operation and configuration.  
Important Information  
This user’s guide provides important information on  
the use and operation of your phone. Please read  
all the information carefully prior to using the phone  
for the best performance and to prevent any  
accidental damage or misuse. Any unapproved  
changes or modifications will void your warranty.  
FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance  
This device and its accessories comply with part 15  
of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) This device and its accessories  
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this  
device and its accessories must accept any  
interference received, including interference that  
causes undesired operation.  
Technical Details  
G Any key answer, auto answer, auto retry, one-  
touch and speed dialing with 99 memory  
locations.  
The VX5300 is a tri-mode phone that operates on  
Cellular, PCS, and AMPS services. It operates on  
both Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)  
frequencies: cellular services at 800 Mhz and  
Personal Communication Services (PCS) at 1.9 Ghz,  
as well as on Advanced Mobile Phone Service  
(AMPS). As a result, the call fail rate is less than on  
a conventional dual-mode or single-mode phone.  
G Bilingual (English and Spanish) capabilities.  
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G Bluetooth wireless technology.  
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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 Electronics is under license. Other  
trademarks and trade names are those of their  
respective owners.  
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Welcome  
CDMA technology uses a feature called DSSS  
(Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) that enables  
the phone to keep communication from being  
crossed and to use one frequency channel by  
multiple users in the same specific area. This  
results in a 10-fold capacity increase when  
compared with analog mode. In addition, features  
such as soft / softer handoff, hard Handoff, and  
dynamic RF power control technologies combine  
to reduce call interruptions.  
The Cellular and PCS CDMA networks consist of  
MSO (Mobile Switching Office), BSC (Base Station  
Controller), BTS (Base Station Transmission  
System), and MS (Mobile Station).  
CDMA  
Designator  
Description  
Standard  
TIA/EIA-95A  
TSB-74  
CDMA Tri-Mode Air Interface  
14.4kbps radio link protocol and  
inter-band operations  
IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency band  
CDMA2000 1xRTT AirInterface  
Advanced Mobile Phone Service  
Basic Air  
Interface  
ANSI J-STD-008  
TIA/EIA-IS2000  
ANSI TIA/EIA 553A  
MAS-BS  
PCSC-RS  
TIA/EIA/IS-634  
TIA/EIA/IS/651  
TIA/EIA/IS-41-C  
TIA/EIA/IS-124  
Network  
Service  
Intersystem operations  
Non-signaling data comm.  
TIA/EIA/IS-96-B Speech CODEC  
TIA/EIA/IS-637  
TIA/EIA/IS-657  
IS-801  
Short Message Service  
Packet Data  
Position Determination Service  
(gpsOne)  
TSB-74: Protocol between an IS-95A system and  
ANSI J-STD-008  
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TIA/EIA/IS-707-A High Speed Packet Data  
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.  
CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Air  
TIA/EIA/IS-856  
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-878  
TIA/EIA/IS-866  
1x EV-DO  
Related  
The following table lists some major CDMA  
standards.  
interface  
Test Application Specification (TAS) for  
High Rate Packet Data Air Interface  
TIA/EIA/IS-890  
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components should not be used.  
FCC RF Exposure Information  
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)  
A minimum distance of 8 inches (20 cm) must be  
maintained between the user / bystander and the  
vehicle-mounted external antenna to satisfy FCC  
RF exposure requirements. For more information  
about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at  
www.fcc.gov.  
Caution  
Bodily Contact During Operation  
Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use  
of unauthorized antennas or modifications could  
impair call quality, damage the phone, void your  
warranty and/or violate of FCC regulations.  
Don't use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a  
damaged antenna contacts skin, a minor burn may  
result. 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  
similar accessories containing metallic  
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Phone Overview  
1. Earpiece Lets you hear callers.  
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2. Flip Open to answer an incoming call and close to end the call.  
3. LCD Screen Displays messages and indicator icons.  
4. Headset Jack Connect it to hear callers or listen to music or  
sounds through the headset.  
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5. Left Soft Key Use to get quick access to the Messaging menu.  
6. Side Keys Use to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode and  
the earpiece volume during a call.  
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7. SEND Key Use to make or answer calls.  
8. Voice Commands Key Use for quick access to Voice Commands.  
9. Speakerphone Key Use to set the Speaker Phone Mode.  
10. Vibrate Mode Use to set the Vibrate Mode (from standby mode  
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press and hold  
for about 3 seconds).  
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11. Navigation Keys Use for quick access to GET PIX, GET IT NOW ,  
Schedule, and Mobile Web (by default).  
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12. Right Soft Key Use for quick access to your Contacts from standby  
mode. While in a menu, use to select an action.  
13. Camera Key Use for quick access to Camera function.  
14. END/PWR Key Use to turn the power on/off and to end a call. Also  
returns you to standby mode.  
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5
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15. CLR Key Deletes single spaces or characters with a quick press,  
but press and hold to delete entire words. Will also back you out  
of menus, one level at a time.  
16. Alphanumeric Keypad Use to enter numbers and characters and  
select menu items.  
17. Lock Mode Key Use to lock the phone (from standby mode press  
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15  
16  
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and hold  
for about 3 seconds).  
18. Microphone Allows you to speak to the caller.  
19. Antenna  
10  
17  
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20. Camera Lens Displays the image to be taken using the Camera  
key.  
21. Flash Brings flash effect when taking a picture.  
22. Outside Display Shows the sub LCD screen.  
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Menus Overview  
GET IT NOW  
MESSAGING  
1. New Msg  
2. Inbox  
3. Sent  
4. Drafts  
5. Voicemail  
6. Email  
7. Mobile IM  
8. Chat  
RECENT CALLS  
1. Get Tunes & Tones  
1. Get New Ringtones  
2. My Ringtones  
3. My Sounds  
2. Get PIX  
1. Get New PlX  
2. My PIX  
1. Missed  
2. Received  
3. Dialed  
4. All  
5. View Timers  
3. PIX Place  
4. Take PIX  
SETTINGS & TOOLS  
1. My Account  
3. Get Fun & Games  
1. Get New App.  
4. Get News & Info  
5. Get Going  
1. Get New App.  
6. Get Extras  
CONTACTS  
2. Tools  
1. Voice Commands  
2. Calendar  
3. Alarm Clock  
3.1. Alarm 1  
3.2. Alarm 2  
3.3. Alarm 3  
4. World Clock  
5. Notepad  
1. New Contact  
2. Contact List  
3. Groups  
4. Speed Dials  
5. My Name Card  
1. Get New App.  
6. Calculator  
7. Ez Tip Calc  
8. Unit Converter  
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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 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  
8. Alarm Sounds  
8.1. Tone  
8.2. Vibrate  
4. Display Settings  
1. Banner  
2. Backlight  
2.1. Display  
2.2. Keypad  
3. Wallpaper  
6. Call Settings  
1. Answer Options  
2. Auto Retry  
3. TTY Mode  
4. One Touch Dial  
5. Voice Privacy  
6. Connection  
7. Ringer ID  
3.1. Main Wallpaper  
3.2. Front Wallpaper  
4. Display Themes  
5. Fonts  
6. Clock Format  
6.1 Main Clock  
6.2 Front Clock  
5. Phone Settings  
1. Standalone Mode  
2. Shortcut Key  
3. Language  
8. Picture ID  
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7. Bluetooth  
1. Add New Device  
8. Memory  
1. Memory Usage  
2. My PIX  
3. My Sounds  
9. Phone Info  
1. My Number  
2. SW Version  
3. Icon Glossary  
4. Location  
5. Security  
5.1. Lock Mode  
5.2. Edit Code  
5.3. Reset Default  
6. System Select  
7. NAM Select  
8. Auto NAM  
1.1. Personal  
1.2. ERI Banner  
Some content 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.  
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Getting Started with Your Phone  
The Battery  
Charging the Battery  
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.  
To use the charger provided with your phone:  
1. Plug one end of the AC adapter into the phone’s  
charger port and the other into an electrical  
outlet.  
NOTE  
It’s important to fully charge the battery before  
using the phone for the first time.  
2. Charge time varies depending upon the battery  
level.  
NOTE  
Battery life and signal strength are significant  
factors (among others) that affect your phone’s  
ability to send/receive calls.  
NOTICE  
Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your  
LG phone.  
Installing the Battery  
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.  
Insert the bottom of the battery into the opening on  
the back of the phone, then push the battery down  
until the latch clicks. Align the battery cover over  
the battery then slide it slightly upward until it  
clicks into place.  
NOTICE  
Triangle symbol  
should face up.  
Removing the Battery  
Turn the phone off. Slide the battery cover  
downward and remove it. Use the opening near the  
top of the battery to lift the battery out.  
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Getting Started with Your Phone  
Chargers which have two grooves on the  
bottom are NOT compatible with this  
Signal Strength  
phone model. Inserting this type of charger  
Call quality depends on the signal strength in your  
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.  
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  
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 BATTERY LOW.  
As the charge level approaches empty, the phone  
automatically switches off and anything you’re  
doing is not saved.  
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.  
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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Making Calls  
Redialing Calls  
1. Press  
twice to redial the last call.  
1. Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, press  
for about three seconds. If necessary, enter  
the lock code.  
NOTE  
The first time you press  
your phone lists a  
history of the last 90 phone calls. You can select  
any of these to redial, too.  
2. Enter the phone number.  
Receiving Calls  
3. Press  
4. Press  
.
1. To answer a call, open the flip or press  
.
to end the call.  
NOTE  
If you press Left Soft Key  
[Quiet] while the  
phone is ringing, the ringing or vibration is muted  
for that call.  
Correcting Dialing Mistakes  
Press  
once to erase the last digit entered, or  
NOTE  
If you press Right Soft Key  
the phone is ringing, the call will end.  
[Ignore] while  
hold it down for at least two seconds to delete all  
the digits.  
2. Press  
to end the call.  
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Getting Started with Your Phone  
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.  
Analog Only.  
1X Only.  
Digital Only.  
Battery indicator. Indicates battery charge level.  
Standalone Mode.  
In Call State indicator. A call is in progress. 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.  
Location On Mode.  
AVR Active.  
TTY.  
SSL.  
E911 Only Mode.  
AVR Listening.  
Shown To All.  
Vibrate Mode.  
New Messages.  
Voice Privacy.  
Bluetooth Connected.  
Alarm Only.  
Bluetooth On.  
All Sounds Off.  
Speaker Phone.  
New Voicemails.  
Missed Calls.  
Schedule.  
Alarm On.  
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Quick Access to Convenient Features  
Vibrate Mode  
Mute Function  
Sets the phone to vibrate instead of ring. To quickly  
The Mute Function prevents the transmission of  
your voice to the caller. To quickly activate Mute  
set Vibrate Mode press and hold  
Normal Mode, press and hold  
. To return to  
.
press Left Soft Key  
press Left Soft Key  
[Mute], then to unmute  
[Unmute].  
Lock Mode  
Sets your phone to require your 4-digit password in  
order to use the phone.  
Volume Quick Adjustment  
Quickly adjust ringer and earpiece volumes by  
pressing the upper side key to increase and lower  
key to decrease.  
NOTE  
Until you change it, the lock code/ password is  
the last 4 digits of your phone number.  
NOTE  
The earpiece volume can only be adjusted during  
a call and Key Beep volume can only be  
adjusted through the Menu.  
To quickly lock your phone press  
for three  
seconds. To unlock, press Right Soft Key  
[Unlock] and enter the password.  
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Quick Access to Convenient Features  
Call Waiting  
Speed Dialing  
During a call, one beep indicates another incoming  
call. Press to receive the waiting call then  
press again to switch between calls.  
Speed Dialing allows you to make phone calls  
quickly and easily with a few key presses. Speed  
Dial number 1 is set to call your Voicemail.  
To dial Speed Dials  
Caller ID  
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.  
Caller ID displays the number and/or name of the  
person calling when your phone rings. Check with  
your service provider to ensure they offer this  
feature.  
NOTE  
Another way to Speed Dial is to enter the speed  
dial number(s), then press  
.
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Entering and Editing Information  
Text Input  
The following key functions are available to help  
with text entry:  
Text Input Modes  
In a text field, press Left Soft Key  
text modes.  
to display  
Key Functions  
Left Soft Key: Press to change text input  
mode.  
Word Mode  
Type text pressing one key per letter. Combinations  
are translated into common words using the letters  
on each key and a compressed database.  
Shift: Press to change case (initial cap,  
caps lock, lowercase).  
Next: Press to display other matching  
words in the database.  
1. Press Left Soft Key  
mode.  
to change to [Word]  
Space: Press to complete a word and  
insert a space.  
2. Press  
.
3. Press  
space.  
to complete the word and add a  
Clear: Press to delete a single space or  
character. Hold to delete words.  
4. Press  
.
Punctuation: Press to insert punctuation.  
Call the office is displayed.  
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Entering and Editing Information  
Using the NEXT Key  
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.  
After entering a word, if the word displayed is not  
the one you want, press  
words from the database.  
to display additional  
1. Press  
.
1. Press Left Soft Key  
mode.  
to change to Symbols  
Good is displayed.  
2. Press  
to display additional choices such as  
2. Press Right Soft Key  
symbols or Left Soft Key  
previous 12.  
[Next] to view next 12  
Home, Gone, Hood, etc.  
[Prev] to view  
Abc (Multi-tap) Mode  
Type text pressing keys multiple times for words  
not in the phone’s database.  
3. Use  
want to insert and press  
to highlight the special character you  
to select it.  
1. Press Left Soft Key  
to change to Abc mode.  
4. Press Left Soft Key  
text mode.  
to change to another  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to change to ABC Caps Lock.  
.
Changing Letter Case  
LG is displayed.  
Set capitalization before typing. Press  
choose Initial Cap (Word / Abc), Caps Lock (WORD  
/ ABC), and lowercase (word / abc).  
to  
123 (Numbers) Mode  
Type numbers pressing each key only once.  
1. Press Left Soft Key  
to change to 123 mode.  
2. Press  
.
5551212 is displayed.  
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Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory  
Store up to 500 entries with up to 5 phone numbers  
each.  
3. Use  
to select the information to customize.  
4. Change the entry as you want, then press  
save your changes.  
to  
Storing Basics  
Email  
1. Enter a number (max. 48 digits), then press Left  
Soft Key  
[Save].  
Allows you to enter an email address to the  
Contact entry.  
2. Use  
to select where to save, then press  
.
Group  
Create New/ Update Existing  
3. Use to select a Label and press  
Mobile 1 / Home / Work / Mobile 2 / Fax  
Allows you to organize your Contacts into groups.  
.
Picture  
4. Enter a name (max. 22 characters), then press  
.
Sets a picture that will display to identify the caller  
when they call your phone.  
5. Press  
[SAVE] to save and exit.  
Ringtone  
Sets a specific ringtone that will play to identify the  
caller when they call your phone.  
Customizing Individual Entries  
1. Press Right Soft Key  
[Contacts].  
TXT Msg Alert  
Sets a specific ringtone that will play when they  
send a message to your phone.  
2. Use  
Key  
to select an entry, then press Left Soft  
[Edit].  
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Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory  
Speed Dial  
Storing a Number with a Pause  
Allows you to set up your Speed Dials.  
Pauses allow you to enter additional series of  
numbers to access automated systems such as  
Voicemail or credit billing numbers. Pause types  
are: Wait (W) The phone stops dialing until you  
press Left Soft Key [Release] to send the next  
string of digits. 2-Sec Pause (P) The phone waits 2  
seconds before sending the next string of digits.  
1. Press Right Soft Key  
to select an entry.  
[Contacts], then use  
2. Press Left Soft Key  
[Edit].  
3. Use  
to select a phone number, then press  
Right Soft Key  
[Options].  
1. Enter the number, then press Right Soft Key  
[Options].  
4. Use  
to select Set Speed Dial, then press  
.
2. Use  
press  
to select 2-Sec Pause / Wait , then  
.
5. Enter a Speed Dial digit.  
G
Use the keypad, then press  
.
3. Enter additional number(s) (e.g., pin number,  
credit card number, etc.).  
G
Use  
press  
to select the Speed Dial digit, then  
.
4. Press Left Soft Key  
saving the Contact entry as needed.  
[Save] and continue  
6. Press  
Yes, then press  
to save.  
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Adding Another Phone Number  
Adding a Pause to a Contact Entry  
1. Press Right Soft Key  
[Contacts].  
From Standby Mode  
2. Use  
Left Soft Key  
to select a Contact entry, then press  
1. Enter a phone number, then press Left Soft Key  
[Edit].  
[Save].  
3. Use  
to select the phone number that you  
2. Use  
3. Use  
to select Update Existing, then press  
want to add a pause to, then press Right Soft  
Key  
.
[Options].  
Add Pause.  
Wait or  
to select an existing entry, then press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
.
2-Sec Pause.  
4. Use  
press  
to select they phone number type, then  
.
6. Enter additional number(s) as necessary.  
Mobile 1 / Home / Work / Mobile 2 / Fax  
7. Press  
[SAVE] when the number is fully  
entered with pause(s).  
5. Press  
to save.  
NOTE  
To delete a pause simply access the phone  
From the Contact List Screen  
number field then press  
to individually  
delete number(s) and pause character (P or W).  
1. Press Right Soft Key  
[Contacts].  
2. Use  
Key  
to select an entry, then press Left Soft  
[Edit].  
3. Use  
to select the phone number field to add,  
then enter the number and press  
to save.  
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Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory  
Changing  
3. Use  
to highlight the phone number you want  
to set as the Default Number and press Right Soft  
Saved Information  
Key  
[Options].  
To change any information you stored, access the  
Edit Contact screen:  
4. Press  
Set As Default then select Yes.  
A confirmation message is displayed.  
1. Press Right Soft Key  
[Contacts].  
5. Press [SAVE] to save the change, otherwise  
2. Use  
Key  
to select an entry, then press Left Soft  
[Edit].  
a pop-up screen will ask if you want to save.  
Deleting  
3. Use  
to select the information you want to  
change.  
Deleting a Phone Number  
4. Make the changes, then press  
.
1. In Contacts, select a Contact entry, then press  
Default Number  
Left Soft Key  
2. Scroll to select a phone number.  
3. Press and hold to delete it.  
[Edit].  
The Default Number is the phone number you  
entered when you created the Contact. Another  
number can be saved as the Default Number.  
4. Press  
.
1. Press Right Soft Key  
[Contacts].  
to highlight the Contact entry you want  
[Edit].  
NOTE  
Deleting a phone number only works when there  
is more than one phone number or email  
address listed for a contact.  
2. Use  
to edit, then press Left Soft Key  
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Deleting a Contact Entry  
Searching Your Phone’s Memory  
You can search for information you stored in your  
VX5300 phone. Scroll through your contents from A  
to Z, or jump directly to a specific letter of the  
alphabet.  
1. Select the entry from your Contacts.  
2. Press Right Soft Key  
[Options], then press  
Erase.  
3. Press  
to erase or  
to cancel and keep  
Scrolling Through Your Contacts  
the Contact entry.  
1. Press Right Soft Key  
Contacts list is displayed alphabetically.  
[Contacts].  
Deleting a Speed Dial  
1. Select the entry from your Contacts, then press  
Left Soft Key [Edit].  
2. Scroll to the number set as Speed Dial and press  
Right Soft Key [Options].  
2. Use to scroll through the list.  
Searching by Letter  
1. Press Right Soft Key  
[Contacts].  
Contacts list is displayed alphabetically.  
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
Remove Speed Dial.  
Yes.  
2. Press (or press repeatedly) the key on the  
keypad that corresponds with the search letter.  
to update the Contact entry.  
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Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory  
Calling From Your Phone’s Memory  
Speed Dialing  
Place calls quickly and easily to numbers stored in  
your phone.  
Allows you to make phone calls quickly and easily to  
numbers stored in Contacts. You need to set Speed  
Dials in your Contacts and enable One-Touch Dial  
before using this feature.  
From Contacts  
NOTE  
Speed Dial 1 is for Voicemail.  
1. Press Right Soft Key  
2. Use to select an entry, then press  
place the call.  
[Contacts].  
to  
Speed Dials From 1 to 9  
Press and hold the Speed Dial digit.  
Your phone recalls the phone number from your  
phone, displays it briefly, and then dials it.  
NOTE  
When you press  
dialed. If multiple numbers are saved in the entry,  
press and select the one you want to call  
before pressing  
, the Default Number is  
Speed Dials From 10 to 99  
.
Press the first Speed Dial digit, then press and hold  
the key of the last Speed Dial digit.  
From Recent Calls  
NOTE  
You can also enter the Speed Dial digit(s),  
then press  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Use  
[MENU].  
.
to select RECENT CALLS.  
Speed Dials 97, 98, and 99  
to select Missed / Received / Dialed /  
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.  
All / View Timers, then press  
.
to select the phone number.  
to place the call.  
4. Use  
5. Press  
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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 something useful,  
practical, or entertaining.  
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:  
1. Press  
[MENU].  
Five menu items are displayed horizontally  
across the top of the screen.  
Downloading Applications  
Use  
to scroll through the list of menus.  
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.  
2. Use  
press  
to highlight your preferred setting and  
to select it.  
NOTE If the Application name is too long, the  
download is not fully successful and won't run  
as expected.  
NOTE Press  
to go back one step. This will  
cancel without saving.  
You can name each downloaded file up to 36  
letters. Special characters such as + , ; = [ ]  
are not available.  
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GET IT NOW  
Incoming Calls  
2. Get PIX: View your digital pictures right on your  
wireless phone. Take and trade pictures with  
your friends instantly.  
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  
3. Get Fun & Games: Turn your phone into a  
handheld arcade with exciting and challenging  
®
games like Tetris, EverQuest and EA  
TM  
®
SPORTS Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Golf.  
4. Get News & Info: Get the lastes news, sport,  
weather, stock quotes and other information.  
using the application.  
Shortcut  
®
You can access the GET IT NOW  
feature directly by pressing  
default).  
(by  
5. Get Going: Find places and things while you're  
on the go. Look for a great restaurant, nearest  
ATM, etc.  
Access and Options  
6. Get Extras  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU].  
2 times to select [GET IT NOW].  
Anything Unclear?  
Press Right Soft Key  
[Info] to see your  
3. Select a submenu.  
1. Get Tunes & Tones:  
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.  
Download and play various  
ringtones or sounds anytime.  
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1.1 Get New Ringtones  
1. Get Tunes & Tones  
Allows you to connect to GET IT NOW and  
download various ringtones.  
Personalize your phone with ringtones. A wide  
variety of choices are available to choose from  
current hits, pop, hip-hop, and more.  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
.
Access and Options  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
[MENU].  
1.2 My Ringtones  
2 times to select [GET IT NOW].  
Get Tunes & Tones.  
Allows you to designate specific ringtone(s) to  
identify certain types of incoming calls and  
messages. You can also download new ringtones  
in this submenu.  
4. Select a submenu.  
1. Get New Ringtones  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. My Ringtones  
3. My Sounds  
2. Use  
Soft Key  
to highlight ringtone and press Left  
[Set As].  
G
G
Ringtone: Press the corresponding number  
key to set the ringtone for one of the following:  
All Calls / Caller ID / No caller ID / Restricted  
Contact ID: Press the corresponding  
number key to set the ringtone for one of the  
following: Ringtone / MSG  
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2. Get PIX  
G
Alert Sounds: Press the corresponding  
number key to set the ringtone for one of the  
following:  
View, take, and trade your digital pictures right from  
your wireless phone.  
All Msg / TXT Msg / PIX Msg / Voicemail Msg  
Access and Options  
3. Downloaded ringtones create options on Right  
Soft Key  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
[MENU].  
.
Select Erase / Rename / Ringtone Info.  
2 times to select [GET IT NOW].  
Get PIX.  
1.3 My Sounds  
4. Select a submenu:  
1. Get New PIX  
Allows you to select a desired sound or record a  
new sound.  
2. My PIX  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
3. PIX Place  
4. Take PIX  
2. Use  
Key  
to highlight sound and press Right Soft  
[Options].  
To PIX Place / Rename / Lock / Erase / Erase All  
/ Sound Info  
2.1 Get New PIX  
3. Press  
[SEND] to send the selected sound.  
Allows you to connect to Get It Now and download  
a variety of PIX (images).  
G
Record New: You can record and save  
desired sounds.  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
G Press Left Soft Key  
[Play] if you want to  
[Get New App.].  
play the selected sound.  
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2.2 My PIX  
By pressing Left Soft Key  
[Camera], you are  
Allows you to view photos stored in the phone.  
able to take a picture and create your own PIX.  
Press the Center Navigation Key [VIEW] to see a  
selected picture on My PIX list enlarged to fit the  
screen.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Select a picture with  
and press Right Soft  
Key  
[Options].  
Sends a PIX message.  
2.3 PIX Place  
Send  
Allows you to use to access the Online Album (PIX  
Place).  
To PIX Place Accesses the Online Album (PIX  
Place).  
Get New  
Set As  
Downloads various PIX.  
Wallpaper / Picture ID  
Renames selected PIX.  
1. Press  
2. Network connection is built via Mobile Web.  
3. When the connection is successful, use a lot of  
tools by pressing Right Soft Key , selecting  
Menu and navigating the options. Exit when  
finished by pressing  
4. When it's not successful, you can try again by  
pressing Left Soft Key [Retry].  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
Rename  
Lock/Unlock Locks the selected PIX to be  
protected. Check out the key icon  
on the image. Cancel the lock by  
selecting the option again.  
.
Erase  
Yes / No  
Erase All  
PIX Info  
Yes / No  
Name / Date / Time / Resolution /  
File Size / File Format  
Zoom View You can zoom in or out the selected  
PIX.  
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Flash  
On / Off  
2.4 Take PIX  
Brightness  
Use the leveled indicator to  
control brightness.  
Lets you to take digital pictures.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
White Balance Auto / Sunny / Cloudy /  
Tungsten / Fluorescent  
,
.
Shutter Sound Shutter / Silent / Say "Cheeze"/  
Ready! 123  
Shortcut Pressing the Camera Key  
from standby  
mode is a hot key to Take PIX.  
Color Effects  
Normal / Sepia / Black&White  
/ Negative / Vivid  
2. Set photo settings, if necessary.  
Night Mode  
Front Display  
On / Off  
On / Off  
G
Brightness  
Press  
press  
to access brightness setting, then  
to adjust as necessary.  
NOTE  
When the Flash is On, take the photo within 12  
inches of the subject.  
G
G
Flash  
3. Take a picture by pressing  
[TAKE] .  
Press to turn the flash on/off.  
4. Press Left Soft Key  
[Save]. The picture is  
saved to My PIX.  
Custom settings  
5. Press  
[SEND] if you want to send the picture  
Press Right Soft Key  
Options.  
to someone. The picture is saved to the phone  
and the screen goes to NEW PIX MSG. Fill in the  
fields as necessary and press  
Resolution  
Self Timer  
640X480 / 320X240 / 160X120  
3 seconds / 5 seconds / 10  
seconds  
[SEND].  
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Using the Side Camera Key with the Flip Closed  
3. Get Fun & Games  
You can use the Side Camera Key even when the  
flip is closed. The lens to faces the person(s) holding  
the phone providing the ability for self-portraits.  
Allows you to download games and applications  
from the Get It Now server. Choose the software you  
want from the list displayed on the screen.  
1. Press the Side Camera Key for about 3  
seconds to enter the Take PIX mode.  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
.
[Get New App.].  
2. Set the brightness using Key. Upper Key  
makes the view brighter and the lower key  
decreases the brightness.  
3. Take a picture by pressing Side Camera Key  
.
4. After a few seconds, the outside display shows  
a confirmation message PIX SAVED.  
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Numbered options  
4. Get News & Info  
You can use your numeric keypad or you can  
select the items by moving the cursor and  
pressing the appropriate Soft Keys.  
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
G
Links embedded in content  
You can act on the options or the links using the  
Soft Keys just below the display screen.  
Text or numbers  
You can select the items by moving the cursor  
and pressing the appropriate Soft Keys.  
Accessing News & Info Feature  
Get the latest news, stock quotes, and movie  
listings.  
Scrolling  
Use  
to scroll through the content. A cursor  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
.
lets you know which item is currently selected.  
Ending a Browser Session  
Fast Scrolling  
End a Browser session by pressing  
.
Press and hold  
to quickly move the cursor up  
Navigating Through the Browser  
and down on the current screen.  
On-screen items appear in one of the following ways:  
Scrolling by Page  
Press the Side Keys to move up and down a page  
at a time.  
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Home Page  
Right Soft Key  
To go to the Home Page, press and hold  
.
or  
Right Soft Key  
options or a menu of secondary options.  
is used primarily for secondary  
View Browser Menu  
Entering Text, Numbers or Symbols  
Press Voice Commands key ( ) to use the  
Browser menu.  
When prompted to enter text, the current text  
entry method appears above the Right Soft Key  
as Alpha, Symbol, Number or Word.  
Soft Keys  
To change the input mode, press the Right Soft Key  
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.  
.
To create an upper case character, press  
.
The current text method appears above the  
Right Soft Key as ALPHA , ABC or abc and  
allows you to shift input case sensitivity.  
Left Soft Key  
Left Soft Key  
is used primarily for first options  
or selecting an item but its function may change,  
depending on the content displayed.  
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Deleting Text/Number Entered  
When entering text or numbers, press  
clear 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  
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 Select). 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  
MESSAGING.  
is a hot key to  
7. Mobile IM: Instant messages  
®
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 message, pages, and the  
voicemail box become available as soon as you  
turn the phone on.  
3. Select a submenu.  
1. New Msg: Sends a TXT  
message, PIX message.  
G
Check types of messages by pressing Left Soft  
2. Inbox: Shows the list of  
received messages.  
Key  
[Message].  
G
G
Make a call to the callback number by pressing  
during a message check.  
3. Sent: Shows the list of sent  
messages.  
Read, edit, and send messages.  
4. Drafts: Shows the list of draft  
The phone can store up to 350 messages (for  
example, 50 inbox text messages, 50 outbox text  
messages, 15 draft text messages, 100 inbox PIX  
messages, 100 inbox PIX notification messages, 50  
sent pix messages, 20 draft PIX messages). The  
messages.  
5. Voicemail: Shows the number  
of messages in the voicemail  
box. Press  
voicemail.  
or  
to dial  
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1. New Msg  
message. The information stored in the message is  
determined by phone mode and service capability.  
Other limits to available characters per message  
may exist. Please check with your service provider  
for system features and capabilities.  
Allows you to send text messages, picture  
messages or e-mail transmissions. Each message  
has a destination (Address 1) and information  
(Message). These are dependent upon the type of  
message you want to send.  
New Message Alert  
1.1 TXT Msg  
Your phone alerts you when it receives a new  
message. You'll see New Message displayed in the  
1. Press Left Soft Key  
, press  
,
.
2. Enter the phone number of the recipient or the  
email address for an email message. Allows you  
to enter multi address.  
middle of the screen and the message icon (  
on the top line. You could also hear a message  
alert, if you set one. Urgent message may be  
displayed if the sender sent it as an urgent  
message.  
)
3. Press  
or  
2 times.  
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 confirmation message 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  
Saves the message into the  
Drafts folder.  
Add  
Allows you to add a 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  
G
Editing Address  
2. Press Right Soft Key  
[Add].  
3. Select the option(s) to customize.  
From Contacts  
Recent Calls  
Group  
You can enter phone numbers  
stored in the Contacts.  
Priority Level  
Callback #  
Gives priority to the message.  
High / Normal  
Inserts a pre-programmed  
callback number with your  
message.  
Select from recently dialed  
phone numbers.  
On / Off / Edit  
You can enter phone numbers  
saved as Group in phonebook.  
Save Quick Text  
Cancel Msg  
Saves the edited phrases in  
text as quick text for future use.  
Cancels message editing and  
goes back to New Msg menu.  
To Contacts  
Stores the entered address to  
Contacts.  
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.  
1. Press Left Soft Key  
and select  
,
.
2. Enter the mobile phone number or e-mail  
address of the recipient.  
1. Press Left Soft Key  
2. Press Right Soft Key  
and select  
,
.
G
Picture phone number for a PIX message.  
Email address for an e-mail message.  
[Add].  
G
3. Use  
4. Use  
to select From Contacts and press  
.
3. Press  
or  
2 times.  
to highlight the Contact entry  
4. Type your message (text or e-mail), then press  
.
containing the destination and press  
[MARK].  
NOTE  
If the Contact entry has more than one phone  
5. Use  
to highlight the PIX and Left Soft Key  
number, use the  
to select the one you  
[MARK].  
[My PIX]. Use  
to select in My PIX.  
want before pressing  
Select the image you want to send, then  
press  
5. Press Left Soft Key  
[Done].  
.
NOTE  
The Address feature allows multi-sending of up to  
10 total addresses.  
6. Use  
to highlight the Sounds, then press  
Left Soft Key  
Use to select the audio file you want to send  
then press  
7. Use  
subject.  
[Sounds].  
6. Complete the message as necessary.  
.
to highlight Subject and enter the  
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8. Press  
[SEND].  
To Contacts  
Stores the entered address to  
Contacts.  
A confirmation message is displayed.  
G
Customizing the Message Using Options  
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].  
1. Create a new message.  
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.  
Editing Address Editing Text  
Editing PIX  
Editing Sound  
G
Editing Address  
2. Press Right Soft Key  
3. Select the option(s) to customize.  
[Add].  
Remove Sound Removes a Sound from your  
message.  
From Contacts You can enter phone numbers  
stored in the phonebook.  
Add Slide  
Use to add slide(s) to your  
message.  
Groups  
You can enter phone numbers  
saved as Group in phonebook.  
Add To Contacts  
Recent Calls  
Select from recently dialed phone  
numbers.  
To PIX Place Select To PIX Place to send the  
message to PIX Place.  
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Editing PIX  
2. Press Right Soft Key  
Priority Level  
Remove PIX  
Remove Sound  
Add Slide  
[Options].  
3. Select the option(s) to customize.  
Preview  
Shows the image before sending  
the message.  
Saves to phone as draft.  
Sets priority of your message.  
High / Normal  
Add To Contacts  
Save As Draft  
Priority Level  
G
Editing Subject  
2. Press Right Soft Key  
[Options].  
Remove PIX  
Removes the selected PIX from  
your message.  
3. Select the option(s) to customize.  
Preview  
Add Quick Text  
Save As Draft  
Remove Sound Removes the selected sound  
from your message.  
Add Slide  
Use to add slide(s) to your  
message.  
Priority Level  
Add To Contacts  
Remove PIX  
Remove Sound  
Add Slide  
Add To Contacts  
G
Editing Sounds  
2. Press Right Soft Key  
3. Select the option(s) to customize.  
Preview  
[Options].  
4. Complete and then send or save the message.  
Add Quick Text  
Save As Draft  
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Viewing Your Inbox  
1. Press [MENU],  
2. Inbox  
The phone alerts you in 3 ways when you receive a  
new message:  
,
.
2. Options from here:  
G
By displaying a message notification on the  
G
Press Left Soft Key  
[Erase].  
screen.  
G
Press Right Soft Key  
[Options].  
G
By sounding a beep or vibration, if set.  
Reply  
Replies to the sender's address  
of the received message.  
G
By blinking  
message).  
(only when you get a high priority  
Forward  
Lock/Unlock  
Forwards a received message to  
other destination address(es).  
NOTE If you receive the same message twice, you'll only  
see the most recent one and "Duplicate" appears at  
the top of the message.  
Locks or unlocks the message to  
prevent or allow deletion.  
Add To Contacts Stores the callback number,  
email address, and numbers in  
user data included in the  
Out of Memory Warning  
If the message INBOX FULL! appears on your  
display, you've filled up your allotted message  
memory and your phone won't accept any new  
messages. You'll have to delete some of your old  
messages to free up some memory space.  
received message into your  
Contacts.  
Erase Inbox  
Erases all unlocked messages in  
your Inbox.  
Message Info  
Shows the message type, priority  
and status.  
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Message Icon Reference  
3. Sent  
Up to 100 sent messages can be stored in Sent lists  
and contents of sent messages verify whether the  
transmission was successful or not.  
New/Unread TXT Messages  
Opened/Read TXT Messages  
Priority High  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
,
.
2. Options from here:  
Locked  
G
Press Left Soft Key  
[Erase].  
New/Unread Browser Messages  
Opened/Read Browser Messages  
Opened/Read PIX Messages  
Downloaded PIX Messages  
New/Unread PIX Notifications  
Opened/Read PIX Notifications  
G
Press Right Soft Key  
[Options].  
Forward  
Forwards a sent message to  
other destination address(es).  
Allows you to retransmit the  
selected message.  
Locks or unlocks the message  
to prevent or allow deletion.  
Resend  
Lock/Unlock  
Add To Contacts Stores the callback number,  
email address, and numbers in  
user data included in the  
received message into your  
Contacts.  
Erase Sent  
Erases all unlocked Sent  
messages.  
Message Info  
Shows the message type,  
priority and status.  
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Message Icon Reference  
TXT/PIX Messages sent  
4. Drafts  
Displays draft messages.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
,
.
Message delivered  
2. Options from here:  
TXT/PIX Messages failed  
Message pended  
G
Press Left Soft Key  
[Erase].  
G
Press Right Soft Key  
[Options].  
Multiple Messages sent  
Multiple Messages delivered  
Multiple Messages failed  
Multiple Messages pending  
Send  
Allows you to send the  
message to another address.  
Lock/Unlock  
Locks or unlocks the message  
to prevent or allow deletion.  
Add To Contacts Stores the callback number,  
email address, and numbers in  
user data included in the  
Multiple Messages incomplete  
Priority High  
received message into your  
Contacts.  
Erases all unlocked Draft  
messages.  
Erase Drafts  
Locked  
Message Icon Reference  
Draft TXT  
Draft PIX  
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5. Voicemail  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
,
.
Allows you to view new voice messages. Your  
phone alerts you when a new voice message is  
received.  
G
Select from the options by pressing  
.
8. Chat  
Checking Your Voicemail Box  
Allows you to chat with Internet Messenger users.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
,
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
,
.
2. Options from here:  
G
Launch Browser.  
G
Press Left Soft Key  
[Clear] to delete  
information, and then press  
Yes.  
MSG Settings  
Allows you to configure eleven settings for received  
messages.  
G
Press  
to listen to the message(s).  
6. Email  
1. Press  
[Settings].  
2. Select All MSG / TXT MSG / PIX MSG then  
press  
3. Use  
press  
[MENU],  
, Left Soft Key  
Allows you to send an email via Mobile Web.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
,
.
G
Launch Browser.  
.
to highlight one of the settings and  
7. Mobile IM  
to select it.  
Allows you to add new applications to send and  
receive an Instant Message at any time.  
NOTE  
Your Entry Mode setting will also apply to  
Notepad and Calendar menu.  
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5. Entry Mode (Word / Abc / ABC / 123)  
Message Settings Sub-Menu Descriptions  
Allows you to select the default text input method.  
All MSG  
6. Callback #  
1. Auto Save (On / Off / Prompt)  
Allows you to manually enter the callback  
number.  
Designates whether or not to save a copy of sent  
messages when transmitted.  
7. Signature (None / Custom)  
2. Auto Erase (On / Off)  
Allows you make/edit a signature to automatically  
send with your messages.  
Designates whether or not to automatically  
delete read, unlocked messages when the  
phone's memory becomes full.  
TXT MSG  
1. Auto View (On / Off)  
3. Quick Text  
Sets the phone to automatically display the  
content of received messages instead of having  
to open the message first.  
Allows you to change the pre-programmed  
quick text phrases and even add your own to  
make sending messages quick and easy.  
2. Auto Play (On / Off)  
4. Voice Mail #  
Sets the message to scroll automatically as you  
read it.  
Allows you to manually enter the access number  
for Voice Mail Service if the VMS access number  
isn't provided from the network.  
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3. Name Card (On / Off)  
Erasing Messages  
Allows you to insert a name card to  
automatically send with your message.  
Allows you to erase all messages stored in your  
Inbox, Sent, or Drafts folders. You can also erase all  
messages at the same time.  
PIX MSG  
1. Press  
[Options].  
Press [Erase Inbox] to erase all Inbox  
messages except locked, unread messages.  
[MENU],  
, press Right Soft Key  
1. Auto Receive (On / Off)  
Allows you to directly download the content  
when receiving a PIX message.  
G
G
G
G
Press  
messages.  
[Erase Sent] to erase all Sent  
Press  
draft messages.  
[Erase Drafts] to erase all saved  
Press  
[Erase All] to erase all messages  
stored in the Inbox, Sent, and Drafts messages  
except locked, unread messages.  
2. Select Yes to erase the messages selected.  
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 instead.  
Shortcut Pressing Right Soft Key  
is a hot key to  
Contact List.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
.
Access and Options  
2. Enter the name and press  
3. Use to select the phone number type.  
4. Enter the number and press [SAVE].  
.
1. Press  
2. Select a submenu.  
1. New Contact  
[MENU].  
2. Contact List  
3. Groups  
NOTE  
For more detailed information, see page 22.  
4. Speed Dials  
5. My Name Card  
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CONTACTS  
2. Contact List  
3. Groups  
Allows you to view your Contact 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. Options from here:  
G
New Contact / Erase / Send TXT Msg /  
Send PIX Msg / Call / Erase All  
Use  
press  
to highlight a group to view and  
.
G
G
Press Left Soft Key  
group to the list.  
[New] to add a new  
G
G
Press Left Soft Key  
highlighted Contact entry.  
[Edit] to the  
Use  
to highlight a group and press Right  
Press  
[VIEW] to view the highlighted  
Contact information.  
Soft Key  
[Options] to change the name of  
the group or delete the group.  
Send TXT Msg / Send PIX Msg / Rename /  
Erase / Add  
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CONTACTS  
4. Speed Dials  
5. My Name Card  
Allows you to view, manage, and use your Speed  
Dials. Use this submenu to add or remove Speed  
Dial designations. While viewing a Speed Dial,  
Allows you to view all of your personal contact  
information including name, phone numbers, and  
email address.  
press Right Soft Key  
easily call or send a message.  
[Options] to quickly and  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
to highlight the information you want to  
[EDIT].  
.
2. Use  
enter, then press  
1. Press  
2. Use  
[MENU],  
.
to highlight the Speed Dial position, or  
3. Enter your information as necessary, then press  
.
enter the Speed Dial digit and press  
.
to highlight the Contact and press  
to highlight the number and press  
Yes.  
4. Attempt to send your name card using the Right  
Soft Key  
3. Use  
4. Use  
5. Press  
.
.
[Options].  
Let's take an example:  
Á
Á
Á
A confirmation message is displayed.  
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 made,  
answered, or missed. It's continually updated with  
new numbers added to the beginning of the list and  
the oldest entries removed from the bottom of the  
list.  
4. All  
5. View Timers  
1. Missed  
List of missed calls; up to 30.  
G
indicates a dialed call.  
1. Press  
2. Use  
G
[MENU],  
,
.
G
indicates a received call.  
to highlight an entry, then  
to view the entry.  
G
indicates a missed call.  
Press  
Shortcut  
G
G
To view a quick list of all your recent calls, press  
standby mode.  
from  
Press  
to call the number.  
Press Right Soft Key  
[Options] to select:  
Access and Options  
Save(Details) / Erase / Lock(Unlock) / Erase  
All / View Timers  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU].  
G
Press Left Soft Key  
TXT Msg / PIX Msg  
[Message] to select:  
to select [RECENT CALLS].  
3. Select a submenu.  
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RECENT CALLS  
2. Received  
3. Dialed  
List of incoming calls; up to 30.  
List of outgoing calls, up to 30.  
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 call the number.  
Press  
to call the number.  
Press Right Soft Key  
[Options] to select:  
Press Right Soft Key  
[Options] to select:  
Save(Details) / Erase / Lock(Unlock) / Erase  
Save(Details) / Erase / Lock(Unlock) / Erase  
All / View Timers  
All / View Timers  
G
G
Press Left Soft Key  
[Message] to select:  
Press Left Soft Key  
[Message] to select:  
TXT Msg / PIX Msg  
TXT Msg / PIX 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],  
,
.
1. Press  
2. Use  
G
[MENU],  
,
.
2. Use  
to highlight a call list and press  
.
to highlight an entry, then  
to view the entry.  
Last Call / All Calls / Received Calls / Dialed Calls  
/ Roaming Calls / Transmitted Kb / Received Kb /  
Total Kb / Last Reset / Lifetime Calls / Lifetime Kb  
Press  
G
G
Press  
to call the number.  
3. Reset all the recorded timers by pressing Right  
Soft Key  
Press Right Soft Key  
[Options] to select:  
if you want to reset.  
Save(Details) / Erase / Lock(Unlock) / Erase  
All / View Timers  
G
Press Left Soft Key  
[Message] to select:  
TXT Msg / PIX Msg  
Shortcut  
To view a quick list of all your recent calls, press  
standby mode.  
from  
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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.  
Access and Options  
2. Tools  
Your phone tools include Voice Commands,  
Calendar, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Notepad,  
Calculator, Ez Tip Calc, and Unit Converter.  
1. Press  
2. Press  
[MENU].  
2 times to select [SETTINGS & TOOLS].  
3. Select a submenu.  
1. My Account  
Access and Options  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
[MENU].  
2. Tools  
3. Sounds Settings  
4. Display Settings  
5. Phone Settings  
6. Call Settings  
7. Bluetooth  
2 times to select [SETTINGS & TOOLS].  
Tools.  
4. Select a submenu.  
Voice Commands, Calendar,  
Alarm Clock, World Clock,  
Notepad, Calculator, Ez Tip Calc,  
and Unit Converter.  
8. Memory  
9. Phone Info  
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G
Prompts  
Mode / Timeout  
2.1 Voice Commands  
For Mode, set Prompts /  
Readout / Tones Only. For  
Timeout, set 5 seconds or 10  
seconds.  
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].  
G
Call Alert  
Ring Only / Name + Ring / Name  
Repeat.  
Access and Options  
2.1.1 Call <Name or Number>  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
Say "Call" and then call someone simply by saying  
the phone number or name. Please speak clearly  
and exactly as in your Contacts List. When the  
Contact has more than one number, you can state  
the name and number type (for example, 'Call John  
Work').  
2. Press Right Soft Key  
[Settings] to select:  
G
Choice List  
Train Voice  
Always On / Always Off.  
G
G
Trains the phone to recognize  
your voice patterns so you don't  
have to repeat yourself.  
Sensitivity  
Sets the sensitivity for  
2.1.2 Send Msg to <Name or Number>  
determining potential matches  
to your verbal commands.  
High / Medium / Low  
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.  
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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 characters when you say a name,  
other than & or @.  
2.1.6 My Account  
You can get access to your Verizon Wireless  
account information also by using voice  
commands.  
2.1.7 Help  
2.1.3 Go to <Menu>  
Provides a general guideline to using Voice  
Commands.  
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').  
2.1.4 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').  
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  
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2.2 Calendar  
2.3 Alarm Clock  
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.  
Allows you to set one of three alarms. At the alarm  
time, Alarm 1 (or 2 or 3, as applicable) will be  
displayed on the LCD screen and the alarm will  
sound.  
1. Press  
2. Use  
[MENU],  
to highlight the scheduled day.  
[Add].  
2 times,  
,
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Use  
press  
to highlight an Alarm (1, 2, or 3), then  
.
3. Press Left Soft Key  
4 Enter Appointment Name, then scroll down to  
other set remaining settings.  
3. Enter Alarm information including:  
G
Turn On/Off  
G
5. Highlight a Calendar setting field, then press Left  
Set Time (Time to sound alarm)  
G
Soft Key  
can set:  
G
[Set]. For each Calendar event you  
Recurrence  
Ringtones (Ringtone to sound for alarm)  
G
G
Start Date&Time  
End Date&Time  
Repeat Until  
Tones  
4. Use  
set, then press Left Soft Key  
your choices.  
to highlight the information you want to  
G
G
G
Repeat  
[Set] to view  
G
Reminder Alerts  
6. Use  
7. Press  
complete.  
to choose a setting, then press  
.
5. Press [SAVE] after setting all of the Alarm  
fields as necessary.  
When an alarm goes off, alarm could be off with  
by pressing . Also, side keys can turn the  
alarm off.  
[SAVE] when Calendar information is  
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2.4 World Clock  
2.6 Calculator  
Allows you to determine the current time in  
another time zone or country by navigating with  
Left or Right Navigation Keys.  
Allows you to perform simple mathematical  
calculations. You can enter numbers up to the fifth  
decimal place. Calculations can be made with up  
to 2 lines at one time.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
NOTE  
Press Left Soft Key  
daylight saving time.  
[Set DST], to set to  
2. Enter the numbers for the value you want.  
G
Press Left Soft Key  
entry.  
[Clear] to cancel the  
2. Press Right Soft Key  
[Cities] to quickly and  
easily choose a specific city and display its local  
day and time.  
G
Press Right Soft Key  
[Operator] to insert  
parenthesis or power to your equation.  
2.5 Notepad  
G
G
Press  
Press  
to insert a decimal.  
to insert .  
Allows you to add, read, edit, and erase notes to  
yourself.  
3. Use Navigation Keys to enter +, -, x, ÷, = and  
complete the equation.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Press Left Soft Key  
note.  
[Add] to write a new  
3. Use Left Soft Key  
to change the entry mode.  
4. After filling in the note, press  
to save it.  
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2.7 Ez Tip Calc  
3. Sounds Settings  
Allows you to quickly and easily calculate bill  
amounts using the bill total, tip, and number of  
people as variables.  
Provides options to customize the phone’s sounds.  
Access and Options  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
[MENU].  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2 times to select [SETTINGS & TOOLS].  
Sounds Settings.  
2. Enter the total amount owed.  
3. Press Left Soft Key  
calculation.  
[Reset] for another  
4. Select a submenu.  
Master Volume, Call Sounds,  
2.8 Unit Converter  
Alert Sounds, Keypad Volume,  
Earpiece Volume, Service  
Alerts, Power On/Off Sounds,  
and Alarm Sounds.  
Allows you to convert measurements to different  
units of Length, Area, Mass, Volume and  
Temperature.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
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3.1 Master Volume  
3.3 Alert Sounds  
Allows you to set volume settings.  
Allows you to select the alert type for a new  
message.  
1. Press  
2. Adjust the volume with  
3. You can try playing each master volume with Left  
Soft Key [Play].  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
then press  
.
2. Select TXT Message / PIX Msg / Voicemail Msg.  
Use  
to select then press  
to save the  
sound.  
3.2 Call Sounds  
3. Each menu above has the options.  
Tone / Vibrate / Reminder  
Allows you to assign ringtones for incoming calls.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
3.4 Keypad Volume  
3.2.1 Call Ringtone  
Allows you to set the keypad volume.  
1. Press [MENU],  
2 times,  
,
,
.
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Select Caller ID / No Caller ID / Restrict Calls  
/ All Calls.  
2. Adjust the volume with  
save the setting.  
then press  
to  
3. Use  
to select a ringtone then press  
.
3.2.2 Call Vibrate  
1. Press [MENU],  
2 times,  
,
,
2. Set On / Off with  
then press  
.
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3.5 Earpiece Volume  
3.7 Power On/Off Sounds  
Allows you to set the earpiece volume.  
1. Press [MENU], 2 times,  
then press  
Allows you to set the phone to sound a tone when  
the phone is powered on/off.  
,
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Adjust the volume with  
save the setting.  
to  
2. Set On / Off with  
then press  
.
3.6 Service Alerts  
3.8 Alarm Sounds  
Allows you to set any of the three Alert options to  
either On or Off.  
Allows you to set alert sound and/or vibration for the  
alarms you set.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
1. Press  
2. Select Tone / Vibrate.  
3. Use to select a setting, then press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Select a service alert option and press  
.
3. Set On / Off with  
then press  
.
.
3.6.1 ERI  
Alerts you to the status of cellular service.  
3.6.2 Minute Beep  
Alerts you 10 seconds before the end of every  
minute during a call.  
3.6.3 Call Connect  
Alerts you when the call is connected.  
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4.1 Banner  
4. Display Settings  
Allows you to enter a string of up to 15 characters  
which displays on the LCD screen.  
Options to customize the phone’s display screen.  
Access and Options  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
[MENU].  
4.1.1 Personal  
1. Press [MENU],  
2 times to select [SETTINGS & TOOLS].  
Display Settings.  
2 times,  
,
,
.
2. Enter your banner text then press  
[SAVE].  
4. Select a submenu.  
Banner, Backlight, Wallpaper,  
4.1.2 ERI Banner  
Display Themes, Fonts, and  
Clock Format.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
,
.
2. Set On / Off with  
then press  
.
If you use ERI Service, ERI Text is shown on the  
sub banner.  
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4.2 Backlight  
4.3 Wallpaper  
Allows you to set the duration for illuminating the  
backlight. Display and Keypad are set separately.  
Allows you to choose the kind of background to be  
displayed on the phone.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
1. Press  
2. Select Main Wallpaper / Front Wallpaper, then  
press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Choose a sub-menu.  
Display /  
Keypad  
.
3. Select from different screens then press  
.
1. Display  
1.1 Main Backlight  
4.4 Display Themes  
G
5 Seconds  
G
G
G
G
Allows you to choose the color of the background  
screen.  
15 Seconds  
30 Seconds  
Always On  
Always Off  
1. Press  
2. Select Default / Business / Tropical / Blue / Red /  
Green, then press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
.
1.2 Front Backlight  
G
5 Seconds / 15 Seconds / 30 Seconds  
2. Keypad  
G
G
G
G
G
5 Seconds  
15 Seconds  
30 Seconds  
Always On  
Always Off  
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4.5 Fonts  
5. Phone Settings  
Allows you to set the font size. This setting is helpful  
for those who need the text to display a little bit  
larger.  
The Phone Settings Menu allows you to designate  
specific settings.  
Access and Options  
1. Press  
2. Use  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
[MENU].  
to select Normal / Large, then press  
.
2 times to select [SETTINGS & TOOLS].  
Phone Settings.  
4.6 Clock Format  
Allows you to choose the kind of clock displayed  
on the LCD screen.  
4. Select a submenu.  
Standalone Mode, Shortcut Key,  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
Language, Location, Security,  
System Select, NAM Select,  
and Auto NAM.  
2. Select Main Clock / Front Clock, then press  
.
3. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
G
For Main Clock:  
Normal / Analog / Digital / Dual / Off  
For Front Clock:  
G
Digital / Minimize / Off  
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5.1 Standalone Mode  
5.3 Language  
Allows you to use certain phone functions and  
features (but no calls or web access) in areas  
where radio transmission is restricted.  
Activating Standalone Mode will disable all  
wireless communications as noted in the  
disclaimer on the phone. When in Standalone  
Mode, services supporting Location  
On functionality (such as Chaperone) will be  
suspended.  
Allows you to set the language your phone displays.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Use  
.
to select English / Spanish, then press  
5.4 Location  
Allows you to set GPS (Global Positioning System:  
Satellite assisted location information system)  
mode.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Select On / Off then press  
.
2. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
Location On / E911 Only  
5.2 Shortcut Key  
Allows you to set a shortcut to phone menus using  
the down, up, left and right Navigation Keys.  
NOTE  
GPS satellite signals are not always transmitted,  
especially under bad atmospheric and environmental  
conditions, indoors, etc.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times  
,
.
NOTE When in Standalone Mode, services supporting  
Location On functionality (such as Chaperone) will  
be suspended.  
2. Select the shortcut, then press  
.
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4. Select an option then press  
.
5.5 Security  
Lock  
The phone is always locked.  
When locked, you can  
receive incoming calls or  
make only emergency calls.  
The Security Menu allows you to secure the phone  
electronically.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Enter the four-digit lock code. The lock code is  
commonly the last 4 digits of your phone number.  
Unlock  
The phone is never locked  
(Lock mode can be used).  
If you mobile phone number is not set, the lock  
code is the last for digits of the phone's ESN  
DEC.  
On Power Up  
The phone is locked when  
it's turned on.  
5.5.2 Edit Code  
5.5.1 Lock Mode  
Allows you to enter a new four-digit lock code.  
1. Press [MENU], 2 times,  
2. Enter the four-digit lock code then press  
3. Press Edit Code.  
Keeps your phone from unauthorized use. Once  
the phone is locked, it's in restricted mode. You  
can receive calls and make emergency calls, but  
the lock code needs to be entered to do anything  
else. You can change the lock code using New  
Lock Code in the Security Menu.  
,
.
.
4. Enter 4 digits you want to use as your Lock  
Code.  
1. Press  
2. Enter the four-digit lock code then press  
3. Press Lock Mode.  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
5. Enter the same 4 digits to confirm your new  
lock code.  
.
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5.5.3 Reset Default  
5.7 NAM Select  
Allows you to reset your phone to the factory  
default settings.  
Allows you to select the phone’s NAM (Number  
Assignment Module) if the phone is registered with  
multiple service providers.  
1. Press  
2. Enter the four-digit lock code then press  
3. Press Reset Default.  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
.
2. Select NAM1 / NAM2, then press  
.
4. Press , select Revert then press  
.
5.8 Auto NAM  
Allows the phone to automatically switch between  
programmed telephone numbers corresponding to  
the service provider area.  
5.6 System Select  
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.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Select On / Off, then press  
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Select Home Only / Automatic A / Automatic B,  
then press  
.
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6.1 Answer Options  
6. Call Settings  
Allows you to set how to initiate an answered call.  
1. Press [MENU], 2 times,  
2. Select Flip Open / Any Key / Send Only / Auto  
Answer, then press  
The Call Settings Menu allows you to designate  
how the phone handles both incoming and  
outgoing calls.  
,
.
.
Access and Options  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
[MENU].  
NOTE  
Auto Answer is available only in the case that the  
speakerphone is on with the flip open, or any  
external device is connected to your phone.  
2 times to select [SETTINGS & TOOLS].  
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.  
TTY Mode, One Touch Dial,  
Voice Privacy, Connection,  
Ringer ID, and Picture ID.  
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Individual contact Ringer ID is set to No Ring.  
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When Ringer is set to mute with side key or  
[Quiet] (for incoming calls only).  
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TTY Full  
Users who cannot talk and hear  
send and receive a text message  
through TTY equipment.  
6.2 Auto Retry  
Allows you to set the length of time the phone  
waits before automatically redialing a number after  
an attempted call fails.  
TTY + Talk Users who can talk but cannot hear  
receive a text message and send  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
voice through TTY equipment.  
2. Select Off / Every 10 Seconds / Every 30 Seconds  
/ Every 60 Seconds, then press  
TTY + Hear Users who can hear but cannot talk  
send a text message and receive  
.
voice through TTY equipment.  
6.3 TTY Mode  
TTY Off  
Normal users send and receive  
without TTY equipment.  
Allows you to attach a TTY (Teletypewriter) device  
enabling you to communicate with parties also  
using a TTY device. A phone with TTY support is  
able to translate typed characters to voice. Voice  
can also be translated into characters and then  
displayed on the TTY.  
1. Press  
An explanation message is displayed.  
2. Press to continue.  
3. Use to select a setting, then press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
.
TTY Full / TTY + Talk / TTY + Hear / TTY Off  
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Connecting TTY Equipment and a Terminal  
When making  
communications with a  
normal terminal  
Transmission/  
Receiving Mode  
1. Connect a TTY cable to TTY connection on the  
terminal.  
Menu User Feature  
For  
(TTY connection location the same as a  
headset jack)  
text message  
transmission,  
text message  
receiving  
2. Enter the phone menu and set up the desired  
TTY mode.  
hearing-  
/verbally-  
TTY Full  
operator required  
operator required  
operator required  
(For a TTY mode, see the chart at left)  
impaired  
3. After setting a TTY mode, check the LCD screen  
of the phone for the TTY icon.  
4. Connect the TTY equipment to the power  
source and turn it on.  
voice  
For  
TTY+Talk hearing- verbal  
impaired  
transmission,  
text message  
receiving  
5. Make a phone connection to the desired number.  
6. When connection is made, use the TTY  
equipment to type in and send a text message  
or send voice.  
For  
text message  
transmission,  
voice receiving  
audible  
TTY+Hear verbally-  
impaired  
7. The voice or text message from the receiver  
end displays on the TTY equipment display.  
For  
voice  
TTY Off  
regular  
users  
transmission,  
voice receiving  
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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 cannot use  
Bluetooth connection, even if Bluetooth port is  
selected.  
6.4 One Touch Dial  
Allows you to use the Speed Dial feature (by  
pressing and holding the speed dial digit). If set to  
Off, Speed Dial numbers designated in your  
Contacts will not function.  
6.7 Ringer ID  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
Allows you to set a designated ringer ID when the  
phone rings.  
2. Select On / Off, then press  
.
6.5 Voice Privacy  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
Allows you to set the voice privacy feature for  
CDMA calls. CDMA offers inherent voice privacy.  
Check with your service provider for availability.  
2. Select On / Off, then press  
.
6.8 Picture ID  
Allows you to set the phone to display the  
designated picture ID when the phone rings.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
2. Select On / Off, then press  
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
6.6 Connection  
2. Select On / Off, then press  
.
Allows you to select the data port.  
1. Press [MENU], 2 times,  
,
.
2. Select USB / RS-232C(COM Port) / Bluetooth /  
Closed, then press  
.
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7. Bluetooth  
Add New Device  
The VX5300 is compatible with devices that support  
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the Bluetooth headset (HSP), hands-free (HFP),  
serial port (SPP), dial-up networking (DUN), and  
object push (OPP) profile(s) for vCard.* You may  
create and store 20 pairings within the VX5300 and  
connect to one device at a time. The approximate  
communication range for Bluetooth wireless  
technology is up to 30 feet (10 meters).  
7.1 Add New Device  
Pairing is the process that allows the handset to  
locate, establish, and register 1-to-1 connection  
with the target device.  
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NOTE  
Read user guide of each Bluetooth accessory that  
you are trying to pair with your phone because the  
instructions may be different.  
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For pairing new Bluetooth device  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
®
Set the desired device to pairing.  
NOTE  
Phone does not support ALL Bluetooth OBEX  
Profiles.  
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2. Follow the Bluetooth accessory instructions to  
set the device to pairing mode.  
* For vehicle/accessory compatibility go to  
www.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchart.  
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3. If Bluetooth power is set to off, you will be  
prompted to turn power on. Select  
press  
Access and Options  
Yes and  
.
1. Press  
[MENU].  
4. The device will appear in the found devices  
list menu once it has been located. Highlight  
2. Press  
3. Press  
2 times to select [SETTINGS & TOOLS].  
Bluetooth.  
the device and press  
.
4. Select a submenu.  
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5. The handset will prompt you for the passkey.  
Consult the Bluetooth accessory instructions  
for the appropriate passkey (typically “0000” - 4  
My Phone Name  
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®
Allows you edit the name of the Bluetooth device.  
1. Press  
2. Press Right Soft Key  
3. Press  
4. Use the numeric keypad to enter a new custom name.  
5. Press to save and exit.  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
.
zeroes). Enter the passkey and press  
.
[Settings],  
.
6. Once pairing is successful, select  
Yes and  
to clear the existing name.  
press  
to connect with the device.  
7. Once connected, you will see the device listed in  
®
the Paired Devices menu and the Bluetooth  
connected icon  
will show up on your  
enunciator only when connected to the audio  
device.  
Discovery Mode  
Allows you to set On/Off.  
®
NOTE  
Bluetooth functionality doesn't work on a phone  
connected to a hands-free car kit.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
.
2. Press Right Soft Key  
[Settings],  
.
Power  
3. Select On / Off, then press  
.
®
Allows you to set the Bluetooth device power  
On/Off.  
NOTE  
If you choose On, Discovery Mode, your device  
is able to be searched by other in-range  
Bluetooth devices.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
.
®
2. Press Left Soft Key  
for On.  
®
NOTE  
By default, your device’s Bluetooth functionality  
is turned off.  
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5. Device Info: Shows the device information.  
Transferring Audio  
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6. Send Name Card: You can transfer contacts list  
When a Bluetooth audio device is connected, Use  
except audio device.  
Bluetooth/ Use Phone is displayed in the options  
menu for call state.  
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For headset devices:  
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Use Bluetooth When this option is selected from  
1. Remove Device: You can remove the device from  
the pairing list.  
the menu, sound comes from the  
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Bluetooth audio device.  
2. Rename Device: You can rename the name of the  
paired device.  
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Use Phone  
When this option is selected from  
the menu, sound comes from the  
handset.  
3. Service Discovery: Allows you to search for the  
services that the selected device supports.  
You have the following options in the paired device.  
4. Device Info: Shows the device information.  
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For devices that support OBEX profiles:  
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NOTE  
In the pairing list, you can disconnect the  
1. Remove Device: You can remove the device from  
connected device with the blue arrow signal by  
the pairing list.  
pressing  
pressing  
. Reversely, you can turn it on by  
again.  
2. Rename Device: You can rename the name of the  
paired device.  
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When an audio device is connected, then you  
select another device and press , the  
connection is transferred from the audio device  
to the other one.  
3. Incoming Security: Allows you to set permission  
before connecting an incoming device.  
(Always Connect/ Always Ask)  
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In case your search fails to find any pairing  
device, select found device instead.  
4. Service Discovery: Allows you to search for the  
services that the selected device supports.  
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8. Memory  
9. Phone Info  
Shows the memory information saved in your  
phone.  
Provides you with specific information pertaining to  
your phone model.  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
.
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
.
2. Use  
to select a setting, then press  
.
9.1 My Number  
Memory Usage / My PIX / My Sounds  
Allows you to view your phone number.  
1. Press [MENU], 2 times,  
NOTE  
The option Memory Usage shows the total used  
memory available to store.  
,
.
If you're running low on phone memory, you can  
choose specific picture and sound files to delete.  
9.2 SW Version  
Allows you to view the versions of SW, PRL  
(Preferred Roaming List), ERI, Browser, Get It Now,  
AVR, MMS, and Bluetooth Version.  
1. Access phone memory and select My PIX or My  
Sounds.  
2. Mark the files to be erased using  
,
, or  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
Right Soft Key  
[Mark All].  
9.3 Icon Glossary  
3. Press Left Soft Key  
[Erase], then press  
Allows you to view phone icons and their  
meanings.  
[Yes].  
1. Press  
[MENU],  
2 times,  
,
.
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Safety  
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). The design of your  
phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those  
standards).  
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.  
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)  
American National Standards Institute; National  
Council on Radiation Protection and  
Measurements; International Commission on Non-  
Ionizing Radiation Protection  
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would  
any other telephone with the antenna pointed up  
and over your shoulder.  
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Tips on Efficient Operation  
Pacemakers  
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association  
recommends that a minimum separation of fifteen  
(15) centimeters or 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  
For your phone to operate most efficiently:  
Don't touch the antenna unnecessarily when the  
phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects  
call quality and may cause the phone to operate at  
a higher power level than otherwise needed.  
Driving  
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.  
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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Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six  
(6) inches from their pacemaker when the phone  
is turned ON.  
Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.  
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Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is  
your first responsibility.  
Use hands-free operation, if available.  
Pull off the road and park before making or  
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Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to  
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minimize the potential for interference.  
Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there  
answering a call if driving conditions or the law  
require it.  
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is any reason to suspect that interference is  
taking place.  
Electronic Devices  
Hearing Aids  
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded  
from RF signals. However, certain electronic  
equipment may not be shielded against the RF  
signals from your wireless phone.  
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with  
some hearing aids. In the event of such  
interference, you may want to consult your service  
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provider (or call the customer service line to  
discuss alternatives).  
Posted Facilities  
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted  
notices so require.  
Other Medical Devices  
If you use any other personal medical device,  
consult the manufacturer of your device to  
determine if it is adequately shielded from external  
RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist  
you in obtaining this information.  
Aircraft  
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in  
the air. Switch OFF your phone before boarding an  
aircraft.  
Blasting Areas  
Health Care Facilities  
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.  
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.  
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere  
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a  
potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs  
and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause  
an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or  
even death.  
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are  
often, but not always, marked clearly. Potential  
areas may include: fueling areas (such as gasoline  
Vehicles  
RF signals may affect improperly installed or  
inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor  
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its  
representative regarding your vehicle. You should  
also consult the manufacturer of any equipment  
that has been added to your vehicle.  
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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.  
Safety Information  
Please read and observe the following information  
for safe and proper use of your phone and to  
prevent damage. Also, keep the user guide in an  
accessible place at all the times after reading it.  
Violation of the instructions may cause  
minor or serious damage to the product.  
Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag  
Charger and Adapter Safety  
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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The charger and adapter are intended for indoor  
use only.  
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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.  
Otherwise, you may cause serious damage to  
your phone.  
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Use the correct adaptor for your phone when  
using the battery pack charger outside the U.S.  
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an abnormal state. In this case, remove the  
battery from the phone, reinstall it, and turn the  
phone on.  
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Please dispose of your battery properly or take it  
to your local wireless carrier for recycling.  
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The battery doesn't need to be empty before  
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards  
recharging.  
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Do not put your phone in a place subject to  
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Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your  
phone model since they are designed to  
maximize battery life.  
Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.  
Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean.  
excessive dust and keep the minimum required  
distance between the power cord and heat  
sources.  
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Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your  
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phone, and clean the power plug pin when it's  
dirty.  
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Replace the battery when it no longer provides  
acceptable performance. The battery can be  
recharged several hundred times before  
replacement.  
Recharge the battery after long periods of non-  
use to maximize battery life.  
Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and  
environmental conditions.  
Use of extended backlighting, and data  
connectivity kits affect battery life and  
talk/standby times.  
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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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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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Don't short-circuit circuit the + and – terminals  
of the battery (metal strips on the battery). Short-  
circuit of the terminal may damage the battery  
and cause an explosion.  
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The self-protection function of the battery cuts  
the power of the phone when its operation is in  
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General Notice  
happens, turn it off immediately and remove the  
battery. If the phone does not work, take it to an  
LG Authorized Service Center.  
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Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in  
your mouth may cause serious injury.  
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Do not paint your phone.  
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Do not place items containing magnetic  
components such as a credit card, phone card,  
bank book or subway ticket near your phone.  
The magnetism of the phone may damage the  
data stored in the magnetic strip.  
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.  
The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to  
the loss of data.  
When you use the phone in public places, set the  
ringtone to vibration so you don't disturb others.  
Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it  
to your ear.  
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Talking on your phone for a long period of time  
may reduce call quality due to heat generated  
during use.  
When the phone is not used for a long period  
time, store it in a safe place with the power cord  
unplugged.  
Using the phone in proximity to receiving  
equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may cause  
interference to the phone.  
Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged.  
If a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may  
cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG  
Authorized Service Center to replace the  
damaged antenna.  
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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  
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sound, the device, the device settings and the  
headphones. You should follow some  
commonsense recommendations when using any  
portable audio device:  
Caution:  
Avoid potential hearing loss.  
Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including  
music) is the most common cause of preventable  
hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests  
that using portable audio devices, such as portable  
music players and cellular telephones, at high  
volume settings for long durations may lead to  
permanent noise-induced hearing loss. This  
includes the use of headphones (including  
Set the volume in a quiet environment and select  
the lowest volume at which you can hear  
adequately.  
When using headphones, turn the volume down  
if you cannot hear the people speaking near you  
or if the person sitting next to you can hear what  
you are listening to.  
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headsets, earbuds and Bluetooth or other  
Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy  
surroundings. If you choose to listen to your  
portable device in a noisy environment, use  
noise-cancelling headphones to block out  
background environmental noise.  
wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound has  
also been associated in some studies with tinnitus  
(a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound and  
distorted hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise-  
induced hearing loss and other potential hearing  
problems varies.  
Limit the amount of time you listen. As the  
volume increases, less time is required before  
your hearing could be affected.  
The amount of sound produced by a portable audio  
device varies depending on the nature of the  
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Avoid using headphones after exposure to  
extremely loud noises, such as rock concerts,  
that might cause temporary hearing loss.  
Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe  
volumes to sound normal.  
National Institute on Deafness and Other  
Communication Disorders  
National Institutes of Health  
31 Center Drive, MSC 2320  
Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320  
Voice: (301) 496-7243  
Do not listen at any volume that causes you  
discomfort. If you experience ringing in your  
ears, hear muffled speech or experience any  
temporary hearing difficulty after listening to  
your portable audio device, discontinue use and  
consult your doctor.  
Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing  
National Institute for Occupational Safety and  
Health  
Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg.  
200 Independence Ave., SW  
Washington, DC 20201  
You can obtain additional information on this  
subject from the following sources:  
Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674)  
Internet:  
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html  
American Academy of Audiology  
11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300  
Reston, VA 20190  
Voice: (800) 222-2336  
Internet: www.audiology.org  
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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?  
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 energy  
(RF) in the microwave range while being used.  
They also emit very low levels of RF when in the  
Main Menu Screen. Whereas high levels of RF can  
produce health effects (by heating tissue),  
exposure to low level RF that does not produce  
heating effects causes no known adverse health  
effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures  
have not found any biological effects. Some  
studies have suggested that some biological  
effects may occur, but such findings have not been  
confirmed by additional research. In some cases,  
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 energy  
(RF) 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:  
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Support needed research into possible  
biological effects of RF of the type emitted by  
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wireless phones.  
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.  
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Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes  
any RF exposure to the user that is not  
necessary for device function.  
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:  
Base stations are thus not the subject of the safety  
questions discussed in this document.  
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and  
Health.  
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Environmental Protection Agency.  
3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this  
update?  
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration.  
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 energy (RF) because  
of the short distance between the phone and the  
user’s head.  
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National Telecommunications and Information  
Administration.  
The National Institutes of Health participates in  
some interagency working group activities, as well.  
The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for  
wireless phones with the Federal Communications  
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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.  
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 don’t know with certainty  
what the results of such studies mean for human  
health.  
Three large epidemiology studies have been  
published since December 2000. Between them,  
the studies investigated any possible association  
between the use of wireless phones and primary  
brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic  
neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland,  
leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies  
demonstrated the existence of any harmful health  
effects from wireless phone RF exposures.  
4. What are the results of the research done  
already?  
The research done thus far has produced  
conflicting results, and many studies have suffered  
from flaws in their research methods. Animal  
experiments investigating the effects of Radio  
Frequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of  
wireless phones have yielded conflicting results  
that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.  
A few animal studies, however, have suggested  
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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.  
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  
A combination of laboratory studies and  
epidemiological studies of people actually using  
wireless phones would provide some of the data  
that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies  
could be completed in a few years. However, very  
large numbers of animals would be needed to  
provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect  
if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide  
data that is directly applicable to human  
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 energy (RF).  
The FDA has been a leading participant in the  
World Health Organization International  
populations, but 10 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  
Electromagnetic 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  
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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.  
consultation with the FDA and the other federal  
health and safety agencies. The FCC limit for RF  
exposure from wireless telephones 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.  
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 energy (RF)  
exposures. The FCC established these guidelines in  
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8. What has the FDA done to measure the radio  
frequency energy coming from wireless phones?  
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers  
(IEEE) is developing a technical standard for  
measuring the Radio Frequency energy (RF)  
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 milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is  
used to determine whether a wireless phone  
complies with safety guidelines.  
9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to  
radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?  
If there is a risk from these products — and at this  
point we do not know that there is — it is probably  
very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding  
even potential risks, you can take a few simple  
steps to minimize your exposure to Radio  
Frequency energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in  
how much exposure a person receives, reducing  
the amount of time spent using a wireless phone  
will reduce RF exposure. If you must conduct  
extended conversations by wireless phone every  
day, you could place more distance between your  
body and the source of the RF, since the exposure  
level drops off dramatically with distance. For  
example, you could use a headset and carry the  
wireless phone away from your body or use a  
wireless phone connected to a remote antenna.  
Again, the scientific data does not demonstrate  
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that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are  
concerned about the RF exposure from these  
products, you can use measures like those  
described above to reduce your RF exposure from  
wireless phone use.  
Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use  
by children was strictly precautionary; it was not  
based on scientific evidence that any health  
hazard exists.  
11. What about wireless phone interference with  
medical equipment?  
10. What about children using wireless phones?  
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to  
users of wireless phones, including children and  
teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower  
exposure to Radio Frequency energy (RF), the  
measures described above would apply to children  
and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing  
the time of wireless phone use and increasing the  
distance between the user and the RF source will  
reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by  
other national governments have advised that  
children be discouraged from using wireless  
phones at all. For example, the government in the  
United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing  
such a recommendation in December 2000. They  
noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless  
phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.  
Radio Frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones  
can interact with some electronic devices. For this  
reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test  
method to measure electromagnetic 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.  
The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference  
from handheld wireless phones and helped  
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develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the  
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers  
(IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and  
performance requirements for hearing aids and  
wireless phones so that no interference occurs  
when a person uses a “compatible” phone and a  
“compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This  
standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.  
The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless  
phones for possible interactions with other medical  
devices. Should harmful interference be found to  
occur, the FDA will conduct testing to assess the  
interference and work to resolve the problem.  
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/)  
12. Where can I find additional information?  
For additional information, please refer to the  
following resources:  
FDA web page on wireless phones  
(http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/phones/index.html)  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF  
Safety Program  
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)  
International Commission on Non-lonizing  
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accessories are readily available today.  
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.  
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.  
4. Suspend conversations during hazardous  
driving conditions or situations. Let the person  
you are speaking with know you are driving; if  
necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or  
hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet,  
snow and ice can be hazardous, but so is  
heavy traffic. As a driver, your first  
responsibility is to pay attention to the road.  
5. Don't take notes or look up phone numbers  
while driving. If you are reading an address  
2. When available, use a hands-free device.  
A number of hands-free wireless phone  
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book or business card, or writing a “to-do” list  
while driving a car, you are not watching  
where you are going. It's common sense. Don’t  
get caught in a dangerous situation because  
you are reading or writing and not paying  
attention to the road or nearby vehicles.  
suspend conversations which have the  
potential to divert your attention from the road.  
8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your  
wireless phone is one of the greatest tools you  
can own to protect yourself and your 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  
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.  
simple tip -- dial only a few numbers, check the  
road and your mirrors, then continue.  
7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional  
conversations that may be distracting.  
Stressful or emotional conversations and  
driving do not mix; they are distracting and  
even dangerous when you are behind the  
wheel of a car. Make people you are talking  
with aware you are driving and if necessary,  
10. Call roadside assistance or a special wireless  
non-emergency assistance number when  
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necessary. Certain situations you encounter  
while driving may require attention, but are not  
urgent enough to merit a call for emergency  
services. But you can still use your wireless  
phone to lend a hand. If you see a broken-  
down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a  
broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident  
where no one appears injured or a vehicle you  
know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or  
other special non-emergency wireless number.  
are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish  
permitted levels of RF energy for the general  
population. The guidelines are based on standards  
that were developed by independent scientific  
organizations through periodic and thorough  
evaluation of scientific studies. The standards  
include a substantial safety margin designed to  
assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age  
and health.  
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones  
employs a unit of measurement known as the  
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set  
by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg. Tests for SAR are  
For more information, please call to 888-901-SAFE,  
or visit our website www.wow-com.com  
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  
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  
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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 by 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 1.27 W/kg and when  
worn on the body, as described in this user guide,  
is 0.731 W/kg (body-worn measurements differ  
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 BEJVX5300. Additional information on  
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on  
the Cellular Telecommunications Industry  
Association (CTIA) website at 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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rating system for wireless phones, to assist hearing  
device users to 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.  
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.  
The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary  
depending on the user's hearing device and  
hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be  
vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to  
use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the  
phone with your hearing device is the best way to  
evaluate it for your personal needs.  
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC  
requirements and are likely to generate less  
interference to hearing devices than phones that  
are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two  
ratings.  
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.  
Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing  
device manufacturer or hearing health professional  
may help you find this rating. Higher ratings mean  
The wireless telephone industry has developed a  
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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.  
(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.  
When you're talking over the cell phone, it's  
recommended you'd turn the Bluetooth mode off for  
HAC.  
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 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’s acceptable for normal operation.  
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/hearing.html  
Gallaudet University, RERC  
http://tap.gallaudet.edu/DigWireless.KS/DigWireless.htm  
HLAA(Hearing Loss Association of America)  
http://www.hearingloss.org/learn/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  
The Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC Order  
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-  
03-168A1.pdf  
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Accessories  
There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone. Optional items are sold separately.  
Consult your local dealer for availability.  
Battery  
USB Cable  
Connects your phone to your PC.  
Standard battery is supplied.  
Extended battery is optional.  
Battery Pack Charger  
Battery Charger  
The battery pack charger allows  
you to charge the battery pack  
itself without the phone.  
The battery charger allows you  
to charge the battery.  
Vehicle Power Adapter  
The vehicle power adapter  
allows you to operate the phone  
and trickle charge the phone’s  
battery from your vehicle.  
Holster  
Hands-free Headset  
The hands-free headset connects  
to your phone allowing hands-  
free operation. It includes  
earpiece and microphone.  
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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.  
(2) The limited warranty extends only to the original  
purchaser of the product and is not assignable or  
transferable to any subsequent purchaser/end user.  
(3) This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of  
the product during the warranty period as long as it is in  
the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories and  
Canada.  
(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.  
(4) That the Customer Service Department at LG was not  
notified by consumer of the alleged defect or  
malfunction of the product during the applicable limited  
warranty period.  
(5) Products which have had the serial number removed  
or made illegible.  
(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,  
express or implied either in fact or by operations of  
law, statutory or otherwise, including, but not limited to  
any implied warranty of marketability or fitness for a  
particular use.  
(4) The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be free of  
defects at the time of shipment and, therefore, shall not  
be covered under these limited warranty terms.  
(5) Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide  
information to reasonably prove the date of purchase.  
(6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the  
product to the Customer Service Department of LG. LG  
shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the  
consumer after the completion of service under this  
limited warranty.  
(7) Damage resulting from use of non LG approved  
accessories.  
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parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal  
customer use.  
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ratings.  
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(11) Consumables (such as fuses).  
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Glossary  
GPS  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
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.  
programmed phone numbers for service  
provider areas.  
SID  
System Identification is a number  
transmitted by base stations to identify a  
wireless system which conforms to a  
TIA cellular or PCS standard.  
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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 to 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.  
TTY  
Teletypewriter. An electromechanical  
typewriter that either transmits or  
receives messages coded in electrical  
signals. A phone with TTY support is  
able to translate typed characters to  
voice or translate voice into characters  
to display on the TTY.  
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Index  
F
K
10 Driver Safety Tips  
93  
Charging the Battery  
FCC Hearing-Aid  
Compatibility (HAC)  
Regulations for  
Wireless Devices 97  
FDA Consumer Update  
85  
Keypad Volume 61  
13  
Chat 46  
L
A
Clock Format 65  
Connection 72  
Consumer Information  
on SAR 95  
Language 66  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
STATEMENT 100  
Location 66  
Accessories 99  
Add New Device 73  
Alarm Clock 58  
Alarm Sounds 62  
Alert Sounds 61  
All 54  
Fonts 65  
Contact List 50  
CONTACTS 49  
Lock Mode 17  
G
M
Get Extras 36  
Get Fun & Games 33  
Get Going 36  
D
Answer Options 69  
Auto NAM 68  
Auto Retry 70  
Making Calls 15  
Master Volume 61  
Memory 76  
Default Number 24  
Dialed 53  
GET IT NOW 27  
Get New PIX 30  
Get New Ringtones 29  
Get News & Info 34  
Get PIX 30  
Discovery Mode 74  
Display Settings 63  
Display Themes 64  
Drafts 45  
Menu Access 27  
Menus Overview 12  
MESSAGING 37  
Missed 52  
B
Backlight 64  
Banner 63  
Battery Charge Level  
14  
Mobile IM 46  
Get Tunes & Tones 29  
Glossary 100  
E
®
MSG Settings 46  
Mute Function 17  
My Account 55  
My Name Card 51  
My Number 76  
My Phone Name 74  
My PIX 31  
Bluetooth 73  
Earpiece Volume 62  
Email 46  
Groups 50  
C
Erasing Messages 48  
Ez Tip Calc 60  
I
Calculator 59  
Calendar 58  
Call Settings 69  
Call Sounds 61  
Call Waiting 18  
Caller ID 18  
Icon Glossary 76  
Important Safety  
Precautions 1  
Inbox 43  
My Ringtones 29  
My Sounds 30  
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N
S
TTY Mode 70  
Turning the Phone On  
and Off 14  
NAM Select 68  
New Contact 49  
New Msg 38  
Notepad 59  
Safety Information 80  
Screen Icons 16  
Security 67  
TXT Msg 38  
Sent 44  
Service Alerts 62  
SETTINGS & TOOLS  
55  
U
O
Unit Converter 60  
One Touch Dial 72  
Shortcut Key 66  
Signal Strength 14  
Sounds Settings 60  
Speed Dial 22  
Speed Dialing 18, 26  
Speed Dials 51  
Standalone Mode 66  
Storing Basics 21  
SW Version 76  
System Select 68  
V
P
Vibrate Mode 17  
View Timers 54  
Voice Commands 56  
Voice Privacy 72  
Voicemail 46  
Volume Quick  
Adjustment 17  
Pause 22  
Phone Info 76  
Phone Overview 10  
Phone Settings 65  
Picture ID 72  
PIX Msg 40  
PIX Place 31  
Power 74  
W
Power On/Off Sounds  
62  
Wallpaper 64  
Welcome 7  
World Clock 59  
T
Table of Contents 4  
Take PIX 32  
Text Input 19  
The Battery 13  
TIA Safety Information  
77  
R
Received 53  
Receiving Calls 15  
RECENT CALLS 52  
Redialing Calls 15  
Ringer ID 72  
Tools 55  
Transferring Audio 75  
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