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Summary of Contents for AX500

Page 1: ...ENGLISH P N MMBB0309801 1 0 H USER GUIDE Please read this manual carefully before operating your mobile phone Retain it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2008 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 3: ...ttery to explode 2 Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode 3 Never store your phone in temperatures less than 4 F or greater than 122 F 4 Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or flammable materials 5 When riding in a car do not leave your phone or set up the hands free kit near to the air bag If wireless equipment is improperly install...

Page 4: ...rely It may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone 4 Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generate sparks 5 Do not damage the power cord by bending twisting pulling or heating Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause a fire or electric shock 6 Do not place any heavy items on the power cord Do not allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause electric...

Page 5: ...on or suffocation resulting in serious injury or death 6 Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire 7 Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers 8 Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories Faulty installation or service may result in accidents...

Page 6: ...SD Card 19 How to Remove Your microSD Card 19 Battery Charge Level 19 Turning the Phone On and Off 20 Signal Strength 20 Screen Icons 20 Making Calls 20 Correcting Dialing Mistakes 21 Redialing Calls 21 Receiving Calls 21 Quick Access to Convenient Features 22 Lock Mode 22 Mute Function 22 Volume Quick Adjustment 22 Call Waiting 22 Caller ID 23 Speed Dialing 23 Entering and Editing Information 24 ...

Page 7: ... Memory 28 Using Phone Menus Messaging 30 Messaging 30 1 New Text Message 30 2 New Picture Message 32 3 New E mail 34 4 Inbox 34 5 Sent 36 6 Drafts 37 7 Voicemail 37 8 Templates 38 9 Settings 38 0 Delete All 40 Alltel Shop 41 1 Alltel shop 42 2 Alltel Info 42 Alltel Web 43 1 Start Browser 43 2 Web Settings 46 Multimedia 46 1 Take Photo 46 2 Record Video 47 3 Record Voice 48 4 Images 48 5 Videos 49...

Page 8: ...s 57 1 Voice Command 57 2 My Menu 58 3 Alarm Clock 58 4 Calendar 59 5 Ez Tip Calc 59 6 Notepad 60 7 Calculator 60 8 World Clock 61 9 Stopwatch 61 0 Unit Converter 61 Settings 62 1 Sound 62 1 1 Ringers 62 1 2 Volume 62 1 3 Message Alerts 62 1 4 Alert Type 63 1 5 Service Alerts 63 1 6 Power On Off Tone 63 1 7 Flip Tone 64 2 Display 64 2 1 Wallpaper 64 2 2 Banner 65 2 3 Backlight 65 2 4 Menu Style 65...

Page 9: ...e Privacy 70 4 5 Airplane Mode 70 4 6 TTY Mode 71 5 Bluetooth 71 5 1 Paired Devices 72 5 2 Power 72 5 3 My Visibility 73 5 4 My Bluetooth Name 73 5 5 My Bluetooth Info 73 6 PC Connection 73 7 System 74 7 1 Network 74 7 2 Location 75 8 Memory 75 9 Software Update 75 0 Phone Info 76 Bluetooth 76 Instant Messaging 76 Ringtones 76 Safety 77 TIA Safety Information 77 Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal ...

Page 10: ...ion 81 Charger and Adapter Safety 81 Battery Information and Care 82 Explosion Shock and Fire Hazards 82 General Notice 83 Warning Important safety information 84 FDA Consumer Update 86 10 Driver Safety Tips 96 Consumer Information on SAR 100 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 103 Accessories 106 Limited Warranty Statement 107 Index 1 1 1 Some content in this user g...

Page 11: ...l Speakerphone feature l Menu driven interface with prompts for easy operation and configuration l Any key answer auto answer auto retry one touch and speed dialing with 99 memory locations l Bilingual English and Spanish capabilities l Bluetooth wireless technology Important Information This user s guide provides important information on the use and operation of your phone Please read all the inf...

Page 12: ... GHz CDMA technology uses a feature called DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum that enables the phone to keep communication from being crossed and to use one frequency channel by multiple users in the same specific area This results in a 10 fold capacity increase when compared with analog mode In addition features such as soft softer handoff hard handoff and dynamic RF power control technologies ...

Page 13: ...rInterface MAS BS PCSC RS Intersystem operations Non signaling data comm Cellular base station Cellular mobile station PCS personal station PCS base station Speech CODEC TIA EIA IS 634 TIA EIA IS 651 TIA EIA IS 41 C TIA EIA IS 124 TIA EIA IS 97 TIA EIA IS 98 ANSI J STD 018 ANSI J STD 019 TIA EIA IS 125 TIA EIA IS 96 B TIA EIA IS 99 TIA EIA IS 637 TIA EIA IS 657 IS 801 TIA EIA IS 707 A Speech CODEC...

Page 14: ...this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards Bodily Contact During Operation This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0 79 inches 2 0 cm from the body To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements a minimum separation distance of 0 79 inches 2 0 cm must be maintained between the user s body and the back of the phone including the antenna...

Page 15: ... 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 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this user guide could void your warranty for this equipment Use only the supplied antenna Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications to the ant...

Page 16: ... mode press and hold for about 1 5 seconds 8 Navigation Key Use for quick access to Contact List Ringers Browser and Alltel Shop 9 Right Soft Key Use to access Messaging 10 Menu OK Key Selects the function displayed at the bottom of the LCD between the Left and Right Soft Key functions 1 1 Start Command Use to access Start Command 12 PWR END Key Use to turn the power on off and to end a call Also ...

Page 17: ... accessories 5 Side Camera Key Use for quick access to Camera function 6 microSD Slot Accommodates optional microSD cards up to 8GB 7 Camera Lens Keep it clean for optimal photo quality 8 Front Music Control Keys Use to control your music 9 Speaker Lets you hear the different ringers and sounds 10 Email Key Use to access Email menu 1 1 Alltel Navigation Key Use to access Alltel Navigation 12 Alarm...

Page 18: ...eb Settings Multimedia 1 Take Photo 2 Record Video 3 Record Voice 4 Images 5 Videos 6 Audios 7 Shuffle Contacts 1 New Contact 2 Contact List 3 Groups 4 Speed Dials 5 My Name Card Recent Calls 1 All Calls 2 Missed Calls 3 Received Calls 4 Dialed Calls 5 Call Timer 6 Data 7 Data Counter Music 1 All Songs 2 Playlists 3 Recently Played 4 Artists 5 Genres 6 Albums Tools 1 Voice Command 2 My Menu 3 Alar...

Page 19: ...nswer Options 2 Auto Retry 3 One Touch Dial 4 Voice Privacy 5 Airplane Mode 6 TTY Mode 5 Bluetooth 1 Paired Devices 2 Power 3 My Visibility 4 My Bluetooth Name 5 My Bluetooth Info 6 PC Connection 7 System 1 Network 2 Location 8 Memory 1 Save Options 2 Phone Memory 3 Card Memory 9 Software Update 0 Phone Info Bluetooth Instant Messaging Ringtones Menu Access Press Menu to access twelve phone menus ...

Page 20: ... side until it clicks into place Removing the Battery Turn the phone off Slide the battery cover downward to remove Use the opening near the bottom of the battery to lift the battery out Charging the Battery To use the charger provided with your phone Warning Use only the charger provided with the phone Using any charger other than the one included with the may damage your phone or battery 1 Plug ...

Page 21: ... microSD Card 1 Gently press and release the exposed edge of the microSD card to eject it 2 Remove the microSD card from the slot and replace the cover Battery Charge Level The battery charge level is shown at the top right of the LCD screen When the battery charge level becomes low the low battery sensor alerts you in three ways sounding an audible tone blinking the battery icon and displaying a ...

Page 22: ...ext to the signal strength icon the more bars the better the signal strength If the signal quality is poor move to an open area If you are in a building the reception may be better near a window Screen Icons To see the icon glossary go to Menu Settings Phone Info Icon Glossary on your phone Making Calls 1 Make sure the phone is turned on If not press for about 3 seconds 2 Enter the phone number in...

Page 23: ...d you can also select any of these to redial Receiving Calls 1 When the phone rings or vibrates press to answer 2 Press to end the call Tip To choose answer options Menu Settings Call Settings Answer Options Choose from the following options Flip Open Any Key TALK Key Only Auto Answer Note If the phone is restricted you can only dial phone numbers saved in the Emergency Numbers or your Contact Lis...

Page 24: ...de keys to adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode and the earpiece volume during a phone call The upper key increases the volume and the lower key decreases the volume Call Waiting Your cellular service may offer call waiting While a call is in progress two beeps indicate another incoming call When call waiting is enabled you may put the active call on hold while you answer the other incom...

Page 25: ...make phone calls quickly A number key can be assigned to a specific phone number By pressing and holding down a number key your phone will recall the phone number associated from the Contact List and display it briefly while simultaneously dialing that phone number for you Speed Dial Number 1 is set to Voice Mailbox by default and is unchangeable Dialing Single Digit Speed Dials from 2 to 9 Press ...

Page 26: ...lowing text input modes T9Word T9WORD T9Word T9word Abc ABC Abc abc 123 Symbols Shift Press to change case T9 text T9Word T9WORD T9word Abc text Abc ABC abc Next In T9 mode press to display other matching words Space Press to complete a word if text is in T9 mode or insert a space Clear Press to delete a single space or character Hold to delete the whole message Punctuation In T9 mode press to ins...

Page 27: ...fly Phone Numbers With Pauses When you call automated systems such as voice mail or credit billing numbers you often have to enter a series of numbers to navigate through the system Instead of entering these numbers by hand you can store the numbers in your Contacts separated by special pause characters W P There are two different types of pauses you can use when storing a number Wait W The phone ...

Page 28: ...ny of the text fields presented Mobile 1 Home Work Mobile 2 6 Press Wait or Pause 7 Enter additional number s then press Adding a Pause to an Existing Number 1 Press Contact List to display your Contacts alphabetically 2 Use to highlight the Contact entry to edit then press 3 Press Left Soft Key Edit 4 Use to highlight the number 5 Press Right Soft Key Options 6 Press Wait or Pause 7 Enter additio...

Page 29: ...dit Scrolling Through Your Contacts 1 Press Contact List to display your Contacts alphabetically 2 Use to scroll through the list Searching by Letter 1 Press Contact List to display your Contacts alphabetically 2 Press or press repeatedly the key on the keypad that corresponds with the search letter Searching Options 1 Press Contact List and highlight a Contact Entry 2 Press Right Soft Key Options...

Page 30: ...n a notice pops up to turn Bluetooth on Set Speed Dial Remove Speed Dial Set a speed dial or remove the speed dial Making a Call From Your Phone s Memory Once you have stored phone numbers in your Contacts you can place calls to those numbers quickly and easily l By pressing Talk Key after searching for a phone number in Contacts or Recent Calls and highlighting it l By using Speed Dialing From Co...

Page 31: ...then press All Calls Missed Calls Received Calls Dialed Calls 4 Use to highlight the phone number 5 Press to place the call Speed Dialing For a single digit Speed Dial press and hold the digit or press the digit then press For a double digit Speed Dial press the first digit and hold the second digit or press the first and second digits then press ...

Page 32: ...xt Message Allows you to send text messages pages and e mail transmissions Each message will be formatted and sent according to the destination address The Basics of Sending a Text Message 1 Press 2 Enter the recipient s address 3 Press to access the message screen 4 Type your message text or e mail 5 Press Send A confirmation message is displayed Select Recipient s Using Options 1 Press 2 Press R...

Page 33: ...le you are composing the text of a message you can insert customized text 1 Press 2 Enter the recipient s address 3 Use or press to highlight the Message window 4 Press Right Soft Key Options 5 Use to highlight an option and press Add Graphic Animation Sound Templates Signature Text Format Alignment Font Size Font Style Text Color Background Save As Draft Templates Priority Level Normal High Callb...

Page 34: ...e Messages in transfer Text Picture Message delivered Multiple Messages delivered Drafts Draft Text Message Draft Picture Message 2 New Picture Message Allows you to send messages with Text Image Video and Audio 1 Press 2 Enter the recipient s address or press Right Soft Key Options to search Contacts and press to select the desired contact 3 Press to access the message screen 4 Type your message ...

Page 35: ... Text Preview Shows your message before sending Add Templates Signature Slide Go to Previous Slide Next Slide Save As Draft Templates Priority Level Normal High Delivery Notice Informs you that the message has been successfully delivered to the recipient Enhanced Normal Remove Image Video Audio Slide Cancel Cancels the contents of message field Editing Audio Preview Add Slide Go to Save As Draft P...

Page 36: ...e searched and the contents viewed Received messages are displayed from newest to oldest Viewing Your Inbox Up to 300 received messages can be stored in the Inbox 1 Press 2 Use to highlight an inbox message 3 Press Left Soft Key Reply to reply Chat to start a chat session with the sender or Right Soft Key Options to view the message and access additional options For text messages View Change View ...

Page 37: ...in the received message into your Contacts Save as Templates Stores the message as a template for future messages Call Back Calls the number in the received message Go to website Accesses the website by starting Alltel Web Lock Unlock Locks or unlocks the selected message Message Info Shows the message type priority and status Note At a session of chat press the Left Soft Reply to respond or press...

Page 38: ...ons Delete Forward Save Contact Lock Message Info Delete Multiple 3 While viewing the selected sent message press Left Soft Key Resend to resend the message to the recipient or Right Soft Key Options to access additional options Delete Deletes the selected message Forward Forwards a received message to other destination address es Save Contact Stores the callback number e mail address and numbers ...

Page 39: ...or update an existing contact already stored in memory Lock Unlock Locks a message so that it is not erased if the Erase Saved or Erase All feature is used Delete Multiple Select Selective All to delete multiple messages at one time 7 Voicemail Allows you to view new voice messages recorded in your voice mail box Your phone will alert you when you receive a new voice message Checking Your Voicemai...

Page 40: ... input into messages 1 Press 2 Press Left Soft Key New to create a new template Enter text and press to save the template 3 Use to highlight a template and press Right Soft Key Options then highlight an option and press to select Delete Edit 9 Settings Allows you to configure 4 settings for messages 1 Press 2 Use to highlight All Messages Text Message Picture Message Edit Voicemail then press 3 Us...

Page 41: ... On Off Edit Allows you to make edit a signature to automatically send with your messages 5 Speed Messaging On Off This feature allows you to speed dial text and picture messages For example 1 Assign the number 2 as a speed dial for one of your contacts 2 Compose a new text or picture message In the destination address window hold down the number 2 key instead of entering the address and the messa...

Page 42: ...tomatically download when a new picture message is received Edit Voicemail Allows you to manually enter the access number for Voicemail Service This feature should only be used when a VMS Voicemail Service access number is not provided from the network 0 Delete All Allows you to erase the messages stored in your Inbox Sent or Saved message folders You can also erase all messages at the same time 1...

Page 43: ...ng useful practical or down right entertaining Downloading Applications You can download applications and use Alltel Shop anywhere on the network as long as your handset has a digital signal available Most applications do not use a network connection while in use Incoming Calls While downloading an application incoming calls will automatically be sent to your voice mail if available If you do not ...

Page 44: ... set the Airtime Charge Warning message that pops up when Alltel Apps is started to ON or OFF 1 Press 2 Press Yes or No Note If you try to download an application when the file memory is full the following message will be displayed File Memory is full To make enough storage space to install this app the following app s will be temporarily disabled You can restore disabled apps by simply starting t...

Page 45: ...ou wish to delete and press Left Soft Key Options 3 Use to highlight Delete and press 4 Press Left Soft Key Yes Alltel Web The Alltel Web feature allows you to view Internet content Access and selections within this feature are dependent upon your service provider For specific information on Alltel Web access through your phone contact your service provider 1 Start Browser Allows you to initiate a...

Page 46: ...rs You can select the items by moving the cursor and pressing the appropriate Soft Keys Scrolling Use to scroll through the content if the current page does not fit on one screen The currently selected item is indicated by a cursor on the screen Fast Scrolling Press and hold to quickly move the cursor up and down on the current screen Scrolling by Page Press the Side Keys to move up or down one pa...

Page 47: ...e Right Soft Key as ABC abc Sym 123 WORD word To change the input mode press Right Soft Key use to highlight an option then press Clearing Out Text Number Entered When entering text or numbers press to clear the last number letter or symbol Press and hold to clear the input field completely Initiating a Phone Call From Mobile Web You can make a phone call from Mobile Web if the site you are using ...

Page 48: ...ns l Prompt Use to highlight an option and press At Start At End Both None l Alert Beep Use to highlight an option and press Mute 2 Beeps 4 Beeps Multimedia View take and trade your digital pictures right from your wireless phone 1 Take Photo 1 Press 2 Set the brightness zoom and press Right Soft Key Options to change other settings l Use to highlight an option and press Switch to Camcorder Allows...

Page 49: ...ound 3 Say Cheese Multishot Off 3 shots 6 shots Memory Storage Phone Memory Card Memory AlltelMyPics Reminder Enable Disable 3 Take a picture by pressing 4 Press Right Soft Key Delete Send or Left Soft Key Save Choose from the following save options l Save to phone l Save to Card Memory l Set As 1 Main Screen 2 Front Screen 3 Picture ID l Save to AlltelMyPics net Only The picture is stored in Gall...

Page 50: ... Memory Card Memory AlltelMyPics Reminder Enable Disable 3 Record Voice Allows you to add listen to and erase short verbal reminders 1 Press 2 Press Record to record a new voice memo 3 Talk into the microphone then press Stop 4 Press Left Soft Key to save The default memo title is the date and time of recording 5 While the highlight is still on the recording press Right Soft Key Options to access ...

Page 51: ...etooth Send to AlltelMyPics net l Press View to view the selected image l Press Left Soft Key Send to send the selected image to somebody else This option is only available in My Images 5 Videos Allows you to choose video clips 1 Press 2 Use to highlight the desired video 3 Press Left Soft Key to send it to somebody else press to play or press Right Soft Key to choose from the following options Se...

Page 52: ... save the audio clip Send to send the audio clip to somebody else or Right Soft Key Options to access additional options Use to highlight Rename Delete and press 3 Use to highlight My Ringers and press 4 Use to highlight the audio clip l Press Left Soft Key Send to send the selected audio clip to somebody else l Press Play to play the selected audio clip l Press Right Soft Key Options to access ad...

Page 53: ...wish to add 6 In shuffle screen press Right Soft Key Options and select Set Ringtone or Set Wallpaper to set Contacts The Contacts Menu allows you to store names phone numbers and other information in your phone s memory When you access your Contacts the number in parentheses represents the number of entries you have stored up to 1000 1 New Contact Allows you to add a new contact to your Contact L...

Page 54: ...mation press Save to save the entry into your Contact List 2 Contact List Allows you to view your Contact List 1 Press 2 Choose from the following options l Press to scroll through your Contacts alphabetically l Press Right Soft Key Options to select one of the following Send Message Delete Edit Delete Multiple Send via Bluetooth Set Remove Speed Dial l Press View to view the contact s information...

Page 55: ...up l Use to highlight a group then press Right Soft Key Options to choose from the following options Delete Send Message Rename Group Set Ringtone Delete All 4 Speed Dials Allows you to view your Speed Dials list designate new Speed Dials or remove Speed Dial designations entered in your Contacts 1 Press 2 Use to highlight the desired Speed Dial location or enter the Speed Dial digit and press Ass...

Page 56: ... list of the last phone numbers or Contacts entries for calls you placed accepted or missed It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list 1 All Calls Allows you to view the list of missed received and dialed calls up to 120 entries 1 Press 2 The history of all calls are displayed Note You cannot edit p...

Page 57: ...tries 1 Press 2 Use to highlight an entry 4 Dialed Calls Allows you to view the list of outgoing calls up to 40 entries 1 Press 2 Use to highlight an entry 5 Call Timer Allows you to view the duration of selected calls 1 Press 2 Use to highlight a call list then press Last Call Home Calls Roam Calls All Calls 6 Data Allows you to view the list of data calls up to 40 entries 1 Press 2 Use to highli...

Page 58: ...ta calls 1 Press 2 Use to highlight a data call list then press Received Data Sent Data All Data Music Allows you to transfer songs stored in your memory card To access this feature there should be stored music in your memory card 1 Press 2 You can view the list of All Songs Playlists Recently Played Artists Genres and Albums ...

Page 59: ...es When MP3 Bitrate is over 128kbps play may not be supported WMA format is not supported Check with microSDTM card is inserted into your phone microSDTM card slot is located with right side of the phone Be sure to use only recommended microSDTM cards Using non recommended microSDTM cards could cause data loss and damage your phone The microSDTM card and its adapter can be easily damaged by improp...

Page 60: ...tion of your choice by using then press 3 Select the menu you wish to add to My Menu by using then press 3 Alarm Clock Allows you to set up to five alarms At the alarm time any set alarm will sound the tone of your choice and an alarm message will be displayed on the LCD screen 1 Press 2 Use to highlight the alarm you wish to set then press to select it 3 Press Left Soft Key Set to set the alarm t...

Page 61: ...r to the left Moves cursor to the right Moves to the previous week Moves to the next week 3 Press Left Soft Key New 4 Use to highlight the field you wish to edit then press Left Soft Key Set to edit your schedule information l Set Time l Subject l Reminder l Repeat l Repeat End l Ringtone 5 Press Save 5 Ez Tip Calc Allows you to quickly and easily estimate the tip and total amount of a bill by inp...

Page 62: ...ss Right Soft Key Options l Delete l Edit l Delete All To edit a note highlight the entry then press View and press Left Soft Key Edit Or press Right Soft Key Options and Edit 7 Calculator Allows you to perform simple mathematical calculations You can enter numbers up to the sixth decimal place 1 Press 2 Enter data l Use keypad to enter numbers l Use to enter decimals l Press Left Soft Key Clear t...

Page 63: ...available cities on the map 4 Press to select the highlighted city 5 Press Left Soft Key Set DST 9 Stopwatch Stopwatch is available just as common stopwatches we see and use in daily life 1 Press 2 Press Start to start and press Stop to stop l You can use the Lap function by pressing Right Soft Key Lap to record up to 20 laps and lap times 3 Press Left Soft Key Reset to reset 0 Unit Converter Allo...

Page 64: ...he ringtone 5 Press Play to play the ringtone and Left Soft Key Set to set the ringtone to your phone 1 2 Volume Allows you to set various volume settings 1 Press 2 Select Master Volume Keypad Earpiece Speaker 3 Use to adjust the volume of the ringer then press to save the setting 1 3 Message Alerts Allows you to select the alert tone for a new message 1 Press 2 Select Text Message Picture Message...

Page 65: ... Alert options to On or Off 1 Press 2 Select an alert option 1 5 1 Minute Beep Alerts you 10 seconds before the end of every minute during a call 1 5 2 Call Connect Alerts you when the call is connected 1 5 3 Back to Top Alerts you when you scroll through the end of a menu list 1 5 4 Low Battery Alerts you when the battery charge level is low 3 Use to set On Off then press for Low Battery option A...

Page 66: ...ckground to be displayed on the phone 1 Press 2 Select Main Screen Front Screen Shuffle Buy Wallpaper then press 2 1 1 Main Screen From the Main Screen select My Picture or My Videos and press View to view the image and Left Soft Key Set to set it as the wallpaper 2 1 2 Front Screen Highlight an image from My Picture or My Videos and press View to view the image and Left Soft Key Set to set it as ...

Page 67: ...ge text options Save to save or Right Soft Key Cancel to cancel editing your banner 2 3 Backlight Allows you to set the duration for illuminating the backlight 1 Press 2 Choose a submenu then press Display Keypad 3 Use to select a setting then press 2 4 Menu Style Allows you to view the Menu as an Icon or List display 1 Press 2 Select Icon or List and press 2 5 Languages Allows you to set the bili...

Page 68: ...7 Font Settings Allows you to select the type of font displayed on LCD 1 Press 2 Choose a sub menu and press Font Type Dial Font Style Dial Font Size 3 Use to highlight an option then press Options for Font Type LG Arial LG Script LG Serif Options for Dial Font Style Lawn Digital Basic Options for Dial Font Size Normal Large 2 8 Word Prediction Allows you to set the word prediction 1 Press On Off ...

Page 69: ...one number 3 Press Lock Phone 4 Use to select an option then press Unlock The phone is never locked Lock mode can be used Lock The phone is always locked When locked you can receive incoming calls and make only emergency calls On Power Up The phone is locked when it is turned on 3 2 Restrictions Allows you to restrict Calls Messaging Camera or Data 1 Press 2 Enter the four digit lock code and pres...

Page 70: ... number press Save to save or Right Soft Key Cancel to cancel editing 3 4 Change Lock Code Allows you to enter a new four digit lock code 1 Press 2 Enter the four digit lock code and press 3 Press Change Lock Code and select Phone Only Call Applications 4 Enter a new 4 digit lock code and press 5 For confirmation it will ask you to enter the new lock code again 3 5 Reset Default Allows you to rese...

Page 71: ...rt Cancel 4 Call Settings The Call Settings menu allows you to designate how the phone handles both incoming and outgoing calls 4 1 Answer Options Allows you to determine how to handle an incoming call 1 Press 2 Use to select a setting then press Flip Open Any Key TALK Key Only Auto Answer 4 2 Auto Retry Allows you to set the length of time the phone waits before automatically redialing a number w...

Page 72: ...f 4 4 Voice Privacy Allows you to set the voice privacy feature for CDMA calls as Enhanced or Standard CDMA offers inherent voice privacy Check with your service provider for availability 1 Press 2 Use to select a setting then press Enhanced Standard 4 5 Airplane Mode Only allows you to use features on your phone that do not require wireless communications 1 Press 2 Read the displayed message and ...

Page 73: ...t support the Bluetooth headset and hands free profile s You may create and store 20 pairings within the and connect to one device at a time The approximate communication range for Bluetooth wireless technology is up to 30 feet 10 meters Bluetooth QD ID B014131 Note Read user guide of each Bluetooth accessory that you are trying to pair with your phone because the instructions may be different The...

Page 74: ...e prompted to turn power on Highlight Yes and press 5 The device will appear in the Found Devices menu once it has been located Highlight the device and press 6 The handset will prompt you for the passkey Consult the Bluetooth accessory instructions for the appropriate passkey typically 0000 4 zeroes Enter the passkey and press 7 Once pairing is successful select Always Ask Always Connect 8 Once c...

Page 75: ...eypad to enter a new alias 4 Press to save and exit or Right Soft Key Cancel to cancel editing 5 5 My Bluetooth Info Allows you to view the information of the Bluetooth 1 Press 6 PC Connection Allows you to select the data port 1 Press 2 Use to select a setting then press USB Modem USB Mass Strorage Bluetooth Setting Reminder Note If you turn on My Visibility your device is able to be searched by ...

Page 76: ... as instructed by your service provider 1 Press 2 Use to highlight Home Only Automatic A Automatic B then press 7 1 2 Set NAM Allows you to select the phone s NAM Number Assignment Module if the phone is registered with multiple service providers 1 Press 2 Use to highlight NAM1 or NAM2 then press 7 1 3 Auto NAM Allows the phone to automatically switch between programmed telephone numbers correspon...

Page 77: ... mode 1 Press 2 Use to highlight a setting then press Location On E91 1 Only 8 Memory Allows you to check out the memory status of your phone 1 Press 2 Use to highlight Save Options Phone Memory Card Memory and press 9 Software Update Allows you to check the current software version and update if needed Refer to supplied service provider s brochure Note GPS satellite signals are not always transmi...

Page 78: ... model 1 Press 2 Use to highlight an option and press or press the corresponding number key My Number ESN MEID Icon Glossary Version Bluetooth Allows you to access Bluetooth menu with shortcut Refer to the page 71 for more information Instant Messaging Allows you to use instant messaging application Airtime charges may apply Start Alltel Apps Ringtones Allows you to access application and download...

Page 79: ...international standards bodies ANSI C95 1 1992 NCRP Report 86 1986 ICNIRP 1996 American National Standards Institute National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature For example over 120 scientists engineers and physicians...

Page 80: ... needed Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive and always obey them Also if using your phone while driving please observe the following l Give full attention to driving driving safely is your first responsibility l Use hands free operation if available l Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions or ...

Page 81: ...to minimize the potential for interference l Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may want to consult your service provider or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives Other Medical Devices If you use...

Page 82: ...o require Aircraft FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations turn your phone OFF when in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radio Obey all signs and instructions Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially expl...

Page 83: ...vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates serious injury could result Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage Also keep the user guide in an accessible place at all times after reading it C Ca au ut ti io on n Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to ...

Page 84: ...harge the battery after long periods of non use to maximize battery life l Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and environmental conditions l Use of extended backlighting Browser and data connectivity kits affect battery life and talk standby times l The self protection function of the battery cuts the power of the phone when its operation is in an abnormal state In this case remove the b...

Page 85: ...minal may damage the battery and cause an explosion l Do not disassemble or crush the battery It may cause a fire General Notice l Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your mouth may cause serious injury l 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 ...

Page 86: ...mbers Ring tones text messages voice messages pictures and videos could also be deleted The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data l When you use the phone in public places set the ringtone to vibration so you don t disturb others l Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear l Use accessories such as earphones and headsets with caution Ensure that cables ar...

Page 87: ...ely Use of your phone while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is illegal in some areas Be careful and attentive while driving Stop using your phone if you find it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of vehicle or performing any other activity that requires your full attention Avoiding hearing damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use your headset at a high volume S...

Page 88: ...ile operating any type of vehicle or performing any other activity that requires your full attention FDA Consumer Update The U S Food and Drug Administration s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones 1 Do wireless phones pose a health hazard The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones There i...

Page 89: ...medical devices However the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit Radio Frequency RF energy at a level that is hazardous to the user In such a case the FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists Although the existing scientific data do n...

Page 90: ...cipates in some interagency working group activities as well The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission FCC All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure The FCC relies on the FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones The FCC also regulates the...

Page 91: ...dly with increasing distance from the source The so called cordless phones which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house typically operate at far lower power levels and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits 4 What are the results of the research done already The research done thus far has produced conflicting results and many studies have suffered from fla...

Page 92: ...e brain or salivary gland leukemia or other cancers None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phone RF exposures However none of the studies can answer questions about long term exposures since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years 5 What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a ...

Page 93: ... working with the U S National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to Radio Frequency RF energy The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electro Magnetic Fields EMF Project since its inception in 1996 An...

Page 94: ... Federal Communications Commission FCC guidelines that limit Radio Frequency RF energy exposures The FCC established these guidelines in consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless phones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate SAR of 1 6 watts per kilogram 1 6 W kg The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards develop...

Page 95: ...n 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 diff...

Page 96: ...use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna Again the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless 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 10 What about children using wireless p...

Page 97: ...teract with some electronic devices For this reason the FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure Electro Magnetic Interference EMI of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation AAMI The final draft a joint effort by the FDA medical device ...

Page 98: ... For additional information please refer to the following resources FDA web page on wireless phones http www fda gov cellphones Federal Communications Commission FCC RF Safety Program http www fcc gov oet rfsafety International Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection http www icnirp de World Health Organization WHO International EMF Project http www who int emf National Radiological Protec...

Page 99: ... 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 3 Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach and where you can reach it without removing your eyes from the road If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time if possible let your voicemail answer it for you 4 ...

Page 100: ... if you need to dial while driving follow this simple tip dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue 7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car Make people you are talking with aware you are drivin...

Page 101: ... 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 The above tips a...

Page 102: ...oth cases the recommendations were developed by scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry government and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy The exposure Limit for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF...

Page 103: ...sure 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 This device was tested for typical body worn operations with the back of the phone kept 0 79 inches 2 0 cm between the user s body and the back of the phone To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements a minimum separation distance of 0 79 inches 2 0 cm must be maintaine...

Page 104: ...ertains to a particular model phone this site uses the phone FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on the case of the phone Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone Additional infor...

Page 105: ...a buzzing humming or whining noise Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones to assist hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices Not all phones have been rated Phones that are ra...

Page 106: ...professional may help you find this rating Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use A sum of 6 is considered for best use In the above example if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level ra...

Page 107: ...ement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute ANSI C63 19 standard For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control http www fcc gov cgb dro hearing html Gallaudet University RERC http tap Gallaudet edu DigWireless KS DigWireless htm Hearing Loss Association of America HLAA http www hearingloss org learn ce...

Page 108: ...local dealer for availability Optional items are sold separately Battery Charger The battery charger allows you to charge your phone Battery Standard battery is available Vehicle Power Charger The vehicle power charger allows you to operate the phone and trickle charge the phone s battery from your vehicle USB Cable ...

Page 109: ...as determined by the unit s manufacture date code 2 The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser end user 3 This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in the U S including Alaska Hawaii U S Territories and Canada 4 The external housing...

Page 110: ...lteration 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 w...

Page 111: ...epair replace or refund the purchase price of any unit that does not conform to this limited warranty LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re conditioned refurbished or new units or parts or any units In addition LG will not re install or back up any data applications or software that you have added to your phone It is therefore recommended that you back up any such data or i...

Page 112: ... This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 5 HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service please call or fax to the following telephone numbers from anywhere in the continental United States Tel 1 800 793 8896 or Fax 1 800 448 4026 Or visit http us lgservice com Correspondence may also be mailed to LG Electronics Servi...

Page 113: ...22 Caller ID 23 Change Lock Code 68 Charging the Battery 18 Clocks Calendar 66 Consumer Information on SAR 100 Contact List 52 Contacts 51 Contacts in Your Phone s Memory 25 Correcting Dialing Mistakes 21 D Data 55 Data Counter 56 Delete All 40 Dialed Calls 55 Display 64 Drafts 37 E Emergency s 68 Entering and Editing Information 24 Ez Tip Calc 59 F FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations fo...

Page 114: ...ction 22 My Bluetooth Info 73 My Bluetooth Name 73 My Menu 58 My Name Card 54 My Visibility 73 N Network 74 New Contact 51 New E mail 34 New Picture Message 32 New Text Message 30 Notepad 60 O One Touch Dial 70 P Paired Devices 72 PC Connection 73 Phone Info 76 Phone Numbers With Pauses 25 Phone Overview 14 Power 72 Power On Off Tone 63 Q Quick Access to Convenient Features 22 R Received Calls 55 ...

Page 115: ...opwatch 61 System 74 T Table of Contents 4 Take Photo 46 Technical Details 10 Templates 38 Text Input 24 The Basics of Storing Contacts Entries 25 The Battery 18 TIA Safety Information 77 Tools 57 TTY Mode 71 Turning the Phone On and Off 20 U Unit Converter 61 Using Phone Menus 30 V Videos 49 Voice Command 57 Voice Privacy 70 Voicemail 37 Volume 62 Volume Quick Adjustment 22 W Wallpaper 64 Warning...

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