LG VX8600 User Manual
LG VX8600 User Manual

LG VX8600 User Manual

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  • Page 2 Copyright©2007 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Precautions

    ● Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. ● Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft) Important Safety Precautions VX8600...
  • Page 4 ● 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. VX8600...
  • Page 5 ● 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. ● Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    The user guide gives navigation instructions according to the default "Arch" theme in the Display Settings menu. If other themes are set, navigating the phone's menus may be different. VX8600 Vibrate Mode ....18 Lock Mode .
  • Page 7 4. Display Settings ....71 4.1 Banner ....72 4.1.1 Personal Banner ..72 VX8600...
  • Page 8 7. Bluetooth Menu ....83 7.1 Add New Device ... . .84 VX8600 My Phone Name ....84 Power .
  • Page 9: Welcome

    Thank you for choosing the VX8600 cellular phone designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). Along with the many advanced features of the CDMA system, such as greatly enhanced voice clarity, this compact phone offers: ●...
  • Page 10: Technical Details

    Technical Details Technical Details The VX8600 is an all digital phone that operates on both Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) frequencies: Cellular services at 800 MHz and Personal Communication Services (PCS) at 1.9 GHz. CDMA technology uses a feature called DSSS...
  • Page 11 High Speed Packet Data CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Air Interface 1xEV-DO Inter-Operability Specification for CDMA2000 Access Network Interfaces Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Access Terminal Test Application Specification (TAS) for High Rate Packet Data Air Interface VX8600...
  • Page 12 Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and VX8600 similar accessories containing metallic components should not be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) distance between the user’s body and the...
  • Page 13: Phone Overview

    3 seconds). 18. Camera Lens Used to take a photo. Keep it clean for optimal photo quality. 19. Touch Sensitive Music Keys 20. MicroSD™ card slot Insert microSD card for external memory. Use LG-approved microSD card. Phone Overview ®...
  • Page 14: Right Side View

    In menu: Scroll up & down ● During a call: Volume of the earpiece ● Battery Charging Port, Cable Connector, and Headset Adapter Port VX8600 NOTE It’s important to fully charge the battery Battery before using the phone for the first time. NOTE...
  • Page 15: Menus Overview

    ETTINGS & TOOLS ETTINGS & TOOLS 1. My Account 2. Tools 1. Voice Commands 2. Calculator 3. Calendar 4. Alarm Clock 4.1. Alarm 1 4.2. Alarm 2 4.3. Alarm 3 5. World Clock 6. Notepad 7. Ez Tip Calc VX8600...
  • Page 16: Phone

    7.2. Power Off 8. Voice Commands Volume 4. Display Settings 1. Banner 1.1. Personal Banner 1.2. ERI Banner 2. Backlight 2.1. Display VX8600 2.2. Keypad 3. Wallpaper 3.1. Main Screen 3.2. Front Screen 4. Display Themes 5. Dial Fonts 6. Clock Format 5.
  • Page 17: Removing The Battery

    N N O O T T I I C C E E Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone. Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
  • Page 18: Battery Charge Level

    If you’re having problems with signal quality, move to an open area or, when inside a building, try moving near a window. VX8600 Turning the Phone On and Off Turning the Phone On 1. Install a charged battery or connect the phone to an external power source.
  • Page 19: Correcting Dialing Mistakes

    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. [Quiet] while the [Ignore] while the ) to VX8600...
  • Page 20: Features

    4 digits of your phone number To quickly lock your phone press seconds. To cancel, press Right Soft Key [Unlock] and enter the password. VX8600 Mute Function The Mute Function prevents the transmission of your voice to the caller. To quickly activate Mute...
  • Page 21: Call Waiting

    Press the Voice Commands Key ( ) and follow the prompts to set up your voice command(s). NOTE Voice Commands can also be started with the designated key on your Bluetooth check the manual of the Bluetooth further instructions. ® device. Please ® device for VX8600...
  • Page 22: Speed Dialing

    For Speed Dials 1 to 9 press and hold the Speed Dial number. For Speed Dials 10 to 99 press the first digit, then press and hold the key of the last digit. NOTE Another way to Speed Dial is to enter the speed dial number(s), then press VX8600...
  • Page 23: Information

    1. Press 2. Press such as: Home, Gone, Hood, etc. to change to Word mode. to complete the word and add a is displayed. to display Good is displayed. . Additional choices are displayed VX8600...
  • Page 24: Abc (Multi-Tap) Text Input

    1. Press Left Soft Key to change to 123 mode. 2. Press 5551212 is displayed. VX8600 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.
  • Page 25: Adding Words To The Word Database

    2. Press is displayed. 3. Press Left Soft Key to change to Word mode to add the word to the Word database. 4. Press to erase the existing word. 5. Press is displayed. 6. Press is displayed. VX8600...
  • Page 26: Memory

    1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts], then use to select an entry. 2. Press Left Soft Key [Edit]. VX8600 3. Use 4. Change the entry as you want, then press to save your changes. Email Allows you to enter an email address to the Contact entry.
  • Page 27: Speed Dial

    Mobile 2 / Fax, then press 7. Enter a name, then press [Release] to advance to the to select 2-Sec Pause / Wait, then [Save]. to select Create New Contact or to select Mobile 1 / Home / Work / VX8600...
  • Page 28: Adding Another Phone Number

    [Edit]. 3. Use to select the phone number field to add, then enter the number and press save. VX8600 Changing Saved Information To edit any information you stored, access the Edit Contacts screen: 1. Press Right Soft Key 2. Use 3.
  • Page 29: Changing The Default Number

    3. Press Deleting a Speed Dial 1. Edit the Contact entry, select the phone number with the Speed Dial, then press Right Soft Key [Options]. 2. Press 3. Press to delete it. [Options], then press Yes. Remove Speed Dial. Yes. VX8600...
  • Page 30: Searching Your Phone's Memory

    Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory Searching Your Phone’s Memory The VX8600 phone is able to perform a dynamic search of the contents in your phone’s memory and display them in ascending order. Search by scrolling alphabetically or by letter. Scrolling through Your Contacts 1.
  • Page 31: Speed Dialing

    Speed Dials 97, 98, and 99 Speed Dials 97, 98, and 99 are preset to access certain phone account information: 97 (#BAL), 98 (#MIN), and 99 (#PMT). Unlike Speed Dial 1, these can be changed if you want. VX8600...
  • Page 32: Get It Now

    NOTE Press to go back one step. This will cancel without saving. VX8600 G G E E T T I I T T N N O O W W GET IT NOW ® allows you to do more than just talk on your phone.
  • Page 33: Access And Options

    Tetris, EverQuest ® and EA SPORTS Tiger Woods PGA TOUR ® Golf. 4. News & Info: Get the latest news, stock quotes, and movie listings on the Internet. To start, just launch your phone’s Web Browser. VX8600...
  • Page 34: Music & Tones

    GET IT NOW status. Use the Help option to view information from buying new applications to expired applications. VX8600 1. Music & Tones Personalize your phone with ringtones. A wide variety of choices are available to choose from current hits, pop, hip-hop, and more.
  • Page 35: Cast Music

    ● Alert Sounds: Press the corresponding number key to set the ringtone for one of the following: All Messages / TXT Message / Picture-Video Message / Voicemail GET IT NOW 2 times , VX8600...
  • Page 36: My Music

    1. Press [MENU], 2 times, 2. Use to select a submenu, then press VX8600 1.5 My Sounds Allows you to select a desired sound or record a new sound. 1. Press [MENU], 2.
  • Page 37: Picture & Video

    Browsing, Selecting, and V CAST On Demand 1. Press for V CAST On Demand to open Video Clips Catalog. 2. Press to view video clip categories. 3. Select content provider then press 4. If applicable, select sub-category then press GET IT NOW VX8600...
  • Page 38 4. Once video is downloaded a message will appear on your phone, “Download Complete. Play video now?”. 5. Select Yes and press VX8600 6. The video clip will be automatically saved in My Clips and the My Videos. NOTE Deleting Video Clips 1.
  • Page 39: Get New Pictures

    Yes / No Locks the selected picture. Key icon on the image lets you know it's locked. Select option again to cancel. From Phone / From Card Name / Date / Time / Resolution / File Size / File Format VX8600...
  • Page 40: My Videos

    : Shows the full screen. ● : Stop ● : FF ● : Rewind VX8600 3. Press Right Soft Key of the following options: Set As Wallpaper NOTE To play Video Messages sent to email, please download Apple's QuickTime 6.5. Go to and press www.apple.com/quicktime/download to download...
  • Page 41: Take Picture

    Auto / Sunny / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent Shutter / Silent / Say "Cheeze" / Ready! 123 Normal / Sepia / Black&White / Negative / Solari / Vivid On / Off On / Off [TAKE] . [Save]. The picture is VX8600...
  • Page 42: Record Video

    Make sure that you don't eject the memory card while storing data. Removing the memory card from the phone while it's storing or moving data may damage it. VX8600 2.7 Record Video to use the Lets you record a video message with sound.
  • Page 43: Games

    Soft Keys. ● Links embedded in content You can act on the options or the links using the Soft Keys just below the display screen. GET IT NOW is the shortcut to accessing 2 times, VX8600...
  • Page 44 View Browser Menu Press Voice Commands key ( ) to use the Browser menu. VX8600 Soft Keys To navigate to different screens or select special functions, use the Soft Keys. The function associated with the Soft Keys can change for each page and depends on each highlighted item.
  • Page 45: Tools On The Go

    5. Tools on the Go Everything you need to know while you’re on the 1. Press [MENU], 2. Press Get New App.. 6. Extras to clear 1. Press [MENU], 2. Press Get New App.. GET IT NOW 2 times, 2 times, VX8600...
  • Page 46: Messaging

    4. Drafts: Shows the list of draft messages. 5. Voicemail: Shows the number of messages in the Voicemail box. VX8600 is a hot key to your Text messages, Picture messages, and the Voicemail box become available as soon as the phone is powered on.
  • Page 47: New Msg

    You can enter up to 10 addresses for a single message. 3. Press 4. Type your message (text or email). 5. Press A sending screen is displayed. MESSAGING [MENU], [MESSAGING], TXT Msg. [SEND]. VX8600...
  • Page 48 Group You can enter phone numbers saved as Group in Contacts. To Contacts Stores the entered address to Contacts. VX8600 ● Editing Text 2. Press Right Soft Key [Options]. 3. Select the option(s) to customize. Save As Draft Saves the message into the Drafts folder.
  • Page 49: Picture Msg

    Soft Key audio file you want to send then press 7. Use to highlight Subject and enter the subject. 8. Press A confirmation message is displayed. MESSAGING [MENU], [MESSAGING], to select the image you [Sounds]. Use to select the [SEND]. VX8600...
  • Page 50 To Picture Place Sends the message to Picture Place. To Contacts Stores the entered address to Contacts. VX8600 ● Editing Text 2. Press Right Soft Key 3. Select the option(s) to customize. Preview Save As Draft Add Quick Text...
  • Page 51: Video Msg

    5. Use to highlight Video and press Left Soft [Videos]. to select the video file you want to send, then press 6. Use to highlight Subject and enter the subject. 7. Press [SEND]. A confirmation message is displayed. MESSAGING VX8600...
  • Page 52 Select from recently dialed phone numbers. To Picture Place Sends the message to Picture Place. To Contacts Stores the entered address to Contacts. VX8600 ● Editing Text 2. Press Right Soft Key 3. Select the option(s) to customize. Preview Save As Draft Editing Subject...
  • Page 53: Inbox

    Received messages are displayed from newest to oldest. Out of Memory Warning If the memory is full, no more messages can be received until enough memory space becomes available. The message TXT/PIC/NOTI 100% FULL is displayed and new messages are not accepted. MESSAGING VX8600...
  • Page 54 Contacts. Erase Inbox Erases all read, unlocked messages stored in the Inbox. Message Info Allows you to check the received message information. VX8600 Message Icon Reference New/Unread TXT Messages Opened/Read TXT Messages Priority High Locked New/Unread Picture/Video Messages...
  • Page 55: Sent

    Text/Picture/Video Messages sent Message delivered Text/Picture/Video Messages failed Multiple Messages sent Multiple Messages delivered Multiple Messages failed Multiple Messages incomplete Priority High Locked MESSAGING Erase all unlocked messages stored in the Sent messages. Allows you to check the sent message information. VX8600...
  • Page 56: Drafts

    Draft message into your Contacts. Erase Drafts Erases all unlocked Draft messages. VX8600 Message Icon Reference Draft Text Draft Picture/Video 5. Voicemail Allows you to view the number of new voice messages recorded in the Voicemail box. Once you exceed the storage limit, old messages are overwritten.
  • Page 57: Email

    Callback # Signature Auto View MESSAGING [MESSAGING], [Settings]. On / Off / Prompt On / Off Insert quick text. Word / Abc / ABC / 123 Input the callback number in the message. None / Custom On / Off VX8600...
  • Page 58: All Msg

    Allows you to display, edit, and add text phrases. These text strings allow you to reduce manual text input into messages. VX8600 4. Voicemail # Allows you to manually enter the access number for Voicemail Service. This number should be...
  • Page 59: Txt Msg

    Erase Drafts to erase all messages stored in the Drafts folder. ● Press Erase All to erase all read messages stored in the Inbox, Sent, and Drafts folder. 2. Select Yes to erase the messages selected. A confirmation message is displayed. MESSAGING VX8600...
  • Page 60: Contacts

    1. New Contact 2. Contact List 3. Groups 4. Speed Dials 5. My Name Card VX8600 1. New Contact Allows you to add a new number to your Contacts List. NOTE Using this submenu, the number is saved as a new Contact.
  • Page 61: Contact List

    Video Msg / Rename / Erase / Add ● Press information. CONTACTS [MENU] 2 times to highlight a group to view then press [New] to add a new to highlight a group then press Right [Options] to select one of the [VIEW] to view the Group VX8600...
  • Page 62: Speed Dials

    4. Use to highlight the number then press 5. Press Yes. A confirmation message is displayed. VX8600 5. My Name Card Allows you to view all of your personal Contact information including name, phone numbers, and email address. 1. Press 2.
  • Page 63: Recent Calls

    ● Press Right Soft Key [Options] to select: Save(Details) / Erase / Lock(Unlock) / Erase All / View Timers ● Press Left Soft Key [Message] to select: TXT Msg / Picture Msg / Video Msg VX8600...
  • Page 64: Received

    Save(Details) / Erase / Lock(Unlock) / Erase All / View Timers ● Press Left Soft Key [Message] to select: TXT Msg / Picture Msg / Video Msg VX8600 3. Dialed Allows you to view the list of outgoing calls; up to 90 entries. 1. Press 2. Use ●...
  • Page 65: All

    Calls / Roaming Calls / Transmit Kb / Received Kb / Total Kb / Last Reset / Lifetime Calls / Lifetime Data Counter 3. Reset all the recorded timers by pressing Right Soft Key RECENT CALLS [MENU], to highlight a call list. if you want to reset. VX8600...
  • Page 66: Settings & Tools

    4. Display Settings 5. Phone Settings 6. Call Settings 7. Bluetooth Menu 8. Memory 9. Phone Info VX8600 1. My Account Connects to the operator's server and you can get your account's information. 2. Tools Your phone tools include Voice Commands, Calculator, Calendar, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Notepad, and Ez Tip Calc.
  • Page 67: Voice Commands

    The process is more direct if you use complete sentences. The only symbols you need to include are @ and &. SETTINGS & TOOLS 5 seconds or 10 seconds. For Sound Path, set Speaker / Earpiece. Ring Only / Caller ID + Ring / Name Repeat VX8600...
  • Page 68: Go To

    Readout / Create New / Erase / Modify 2.1.6 My Account The "My Account" command provides you with direct access to your Verizon Wireless account information. VX8600 2.1.7 Help Provides a general guideline to using Voice Commands. 2.2 Calculator Allows you to perform simple mathematical calculations.
  • Page 69: Calendar

    When the alarm goes off, you can turn it off by pressing SETTINGS & TOOLS [SAVE] when Calendar information is [MENU], 2 times, ● Set Time ● Ringtones [Set] to view [SAVE] after setting all of the Alarm or the side keys. VX8600...
  • Page 70: World Clock

    [Set DST], set to daylight saving time. 2. Press Right Soft Key [Cities] and you can check out a list of available cities. VX8600 2.6 Notepad Allows you to add, read, edit, and erase notes to yourself. 1. Press 2. Press Left Soft Key note.
  • Page 71: Sounds Settings

    [Play]. 3.2 Call Sounds Allows you to set ringtones for types of incoming calls. 1. Press [MENU], 2 times, 3.2.1 Call Ringtone 1. Press [MENU], 2 times, 2. Use to select a ringtone then press to save the sound. VX8600...
  • Page 72: Call Vibrate

    2. Select TXT Message / Picture-Video Message / Voicemail. 3. Each Alert Sounds menu has the following options. Tone / Vibrate / Reminder VX8600 3.4 Keypad Volume Allows you to set the keypad volume. 1. Press 2. Adjust the volume with save the setting.
  • Page 73: Power On/Off

    Provides options to customize the phone’s display screen. Access and Options 1. Press 2. Press [SETTINGS & TOOLS]. 3. Press 4. Select a submenu. SETTINGS & TOOLS [MENU]. 2 times, to select Display Settings. Banner, Backlight, Wallpaper, Display Themes, Dial Fonts and Clock Format. VX8600...
  • Page 74: Personal Banner

    [MENU], 2 times, 2. Use to select a setting, then press On / Off VX8600 4.2 Backlight Allows you to set the duration for illuminating the backlight. Screen and Keypad are set separately. 1. Press 2. Choose a Backlight submenu and press Display / Keypad 1.
  • Page 75: Display Themes

    Normal / Digital / Analog / Dual / Off ● For Front Clock: Digital / Analog / Minimize / Off SETTINGS & TOOLS [MENU], 2 times, to select a setting, then press [MENU], 2 times, Main Clock or Front Clock. to select a setting, then press VX8600...
  • Page 76: Phone Settings

    Phone Settings. 4. Select a submenu. Standalone Mode, Set Shortcut Key, Voice Commands, Language, Location, Security, and Touch Sensor Level. VX8600 5.1 Standalone Mode Allows you to use the menu functions except making calls, Bluetooth ® feature, and web accessing, when radio transmission is restricted.
  • Page 77: Voice Commands

    When in Standalone Mode, services supporting Location On functionality (such as Chaperone) will be suspended. If the lock mode is deactivated, you don't have to enter the lock code to access the location menu. SETTINGS & TOOLS [MENU], 2 times, VX8600...
  • Page 78: Security

    1. Press [MENU], 2 times, 2. Enter the four-digit lock code. 3. Press Lock Mode. 4. Select an option then press Device / Location VX8600 Device Lock Unlock On Power Up Location Lock Unlock The phone is always locked. When locked, you can receive incoming calls and only make emergency calls.
  • Page 79: Edit Code

    Super / High / Medium / Low Play/Pause Key Touch Sensitive Music Keys When the flip is closed, press any side key to unlock the touch sensitive keys. SETTINGS & TOOLS 2 times, Keys to unlock VX8600...
  • Page 80: Call Settings

    4. Select a submenu. Answer Options, Auto Retry, TTY Mode, One Touch Dial, Voice Privacy, PC Connections, Ringer ID, and Picture ID. VX8600 6.1 Answer Options Allows you to determine how the phone will answer an incoming call. 1. Press...
  • Page 81: Auto Retry

    TTY equipment. TTY + Hear: - Users who can hear but cannot talk send a text message and receive voice through TTY equipment. TTY Off: - Normal users send and receive without TTY equipment. SETTINGS & TOOLS VX8600...
  • Page 82 /verbally- impaired For hearing- TTY + Talk impaired For verbally- TTY + Hear impaired TTY Off For regular users VX8600 Transmission/Receiving Feature Mode text message transmission, text message receiving voice transmission, text able to talk message receiving text message transmission,...
  • Page 83: One Touch Dial

    Allows you to set the voice privacy feature for CDMA calls. CDMA offers inherent voice privacy. Check with your service provider for availability. 1. Press [MENU], 2 times, 2. Use to select a setting, then press On / Off VX8600...
  • Page 84: Pc Connections

    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. VX8600 6.7 Ringer ID Allows you to set a designated ringer ID when the phone rings.
  • Page 85: Bluetooth Menu

    (OPP) for vCard, Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP) and File Transfer (FTP) Profile(s).* You may create and store 20 pairings within the VX8600 and connect to one device at a time. The approximate communication range for Bluetooth technology is up to 30 feet (10 meters).
  • Page 86: Add New Device

    ® accessory instructions for the appropriate passcode (typically “0000” - 4 zeroes). Enter the passcode and press VX8600 6. Once pairing is successful, select press to connect with the device. 7. Once connected, you will see the device listed in...
  • Page 87 Connection is Searched (neither connected nor paired). When an audio device is searched by your VX8600 device When a PC is searched by your VX8600 device When a PDA is searched by your VX8600 device When another phone device is searched by your VX8600 device ●...
  • Page 88: Power

    If you choose Visible for Discovery Mode, your device is able to be searched by other in-range Bluetooth devices. ® functionality is Supported Profiles Allows you to see profiles that your VX8600 phone can support. 1. Press 2. Press Right Soft Key 3. Press [MENU], 2 times, [Options].
  • Page 89: Transferring Audio

    When an audio device is connected, then you ● select another device and press connection is transferred from the audio device to the other one. In case your search fails to find for any pairing ● device, select found device instead. SETTINGS & TOOLS , the VX8600...
  • Page 90: Memory

    SETTINGS & TOOLS 8. Memory Allows you to check your VX8600 internal phone memory as well as the microSD external memory. 8.1 Save Options Allows you to select which memory (phone or memory card) to use to save your files.
  • Page 91: Phone Info

    Browser, Get It Now, AVR, MMS, Bluetooth Lib Version, and Warranty Date Code. 1. Press [MENU], 2 times, 9.3 Icon Glossary Allows you to view all the icons and their meanings. 1. Press [MENU], 2 times, SETTINGS & TOOLS VX8600...
  • Page 92: Safety

    ICNIRP (1996) * American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection VX8600 Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists,...
  • Page 93: Tips On Efficient Operation

    Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket; ● Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference; ● Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. VX8600...
  • Page 94: Hearing Aids

    Hospitals or health care facilities may use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. VX8600 Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles.
  • Page 95: Potentially Explosive Atmosphere

    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. VX8600...
  • Page 96: Safety Information

    ● The battery doesn’t need to be empty before recharging. ● Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your phone model since they are designed to maximize battery life. ● Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
  • Page 97: Explosion, Shock, And Fire Hazards

    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. VX8600...
  • Page 98 ● Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna. ● Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, turn it off immediately and remove the battery.
  • Page 99: Avoid Potential Hearing Loss

    If you choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, use noise-cancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise. • Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time is required before your hearing could be affected. VX8600...
  • Page 100 American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Voice: (800) 222-2336 Email: info@audiology.org Internet: www.audiology.org VX8600 National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320 Voice: (301) 496-7243 Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov...
  • Page 101: Fda Consumer Update

    Although the existing scientific data does not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: VX8600 VX8600...
  • Page 102 Occupational Safety and Health Administration ● National Telecommunications and Information ● Administration VX8600 The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities, as well. The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure.
  • Page 103 Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we do not know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human VX8600...
  • Page 104 Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years. However, very large numbers of animals would be needed to VX8600 provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect, if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide...
  • Page 105 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. VX8600...
  • Page 106 It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is VX8600 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 —...
  • Page 107 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 VX8600...
  • Page 108 Should harmful interference be found to occur, the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem. VX8600 12. Where can I find additional information? For additional information, please refer to the following resources: FDA web page on wireless phones (http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/)
  • Page 109: Driver Safety Tips

    5. Don’t take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are reading an address book or business card, or writing a “to-do” list while driving a car, you are not watching where you VX8600...
  • Page 110 VX8600 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.
  • Page 111 The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set VX8600...
  • Page 112 0.769 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 0.780 W/kg (body-worn measurements differ VX8600 among phone models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements). While there...
  • Page 113: Devices

    Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise. The hearing aid and wireless VX8600...
  • Page 114 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 BT ( Bluetooth ) mode off for HAC.
  • Page 115: Accessories

    1866 VZ GOT IT (894 6848) or visit one of our Verizon Wireless Communication Stores. Chargers Batteries Portable Stereo Speakers Stereo Headset Adapter with Charging Port Accessories Portable Battery Charger Bluetooth Stereo Lanyard Headset with Music Controller Holster VX8600...
  • Page 116: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 117 LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.
  • Page 118: Glossary

    Get It Now ® Feature that accesses the Internet to provide the ability to access and even download a wide variety of software, information, music, video, and more right on your LG Verizon wireless phone. VX8600 MicroSD Additional external memory for your mobile phone.
  • Page 119 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. VX8600...
  • Page 120: Index

    Entry Mode 56 Calculator 66 ERI Banner 72 Calendar 67 Ez Tip Calc 68 Call Settings 78 Call Sounds 69 VX8600 FCC Hearing-Aid Language 75 Compatibility (HAC) Lock Mode 18 Regulations for Wireless Devices 111 FCC Part 15 Class B...
  • Page 121 Using the NEXT Key 21 Screen Icons 17 Security 76 Sent 53 Vibrate Mode 18 View Timers 63 Voice Commands 19 Voice Mail # 56 Voice Privacy 81 Voicemail 56 Volume Quick Adjustment Wallpaper 72 Word Mode 21 World Clock 68 VX8600...

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