Summary of the content on the page No. 1
MMBB0236701(1.0) H
USER GUIDE
VX8550_New_cover.qxd 5/18/07 10:23 AM Page 1
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
VX8550_New_cover.qxd 5/18/07 10:23 AM Page 4 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.
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
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. ● Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode. ● Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode. ● Never store your phone in temperatures less than -4°F or
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Important Safety Precautions ● Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a 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 pow
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
● Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire. ● Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call. ● Make sure that no sharp-edged items, such as animal’s teeth or nails, come into contact with the battery. This could cause a fire. ● Store the battery out of reach of children. ● Be careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as earphone, connection parts of the phone, etc.) This co
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Table of Contents Mute Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Important Safety Precautions .1 Volume Quick Adjustment . . . . . . . .21 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Enter
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Exit From the Music Player . . . . . . .32 3. Auto Erase (On/ Off) . . . . . . . . . .51 1.5 My Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 4. TXT Auto View (On/Off) . . . . . . .51 1.6 Sync Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 5. TXT Auto Play (On/Off) . . . . . . . .51 2. Picture & Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 6. Pic-Video Auto Receive (On/Off) 52 2.1 V CAST Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 7. Quick Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 2.2 Get New Pictures . . . . . . .
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Table of Contents 2.1.5 Lookup . . . . . . . . . .60 5.1.1 Personal Banner . . . . . . . . .72 2.1.6 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 5.1.2 ERI Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 2.1.7 My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 5.2 Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 2.1.8 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 5.3 Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 2.2 Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 5.4 Display Themes . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
7.6 Voice Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Blasting Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Potentially Explosive Atmosphere .90 8. Touch Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 For Vehicles Equipped with an 9. Navigation Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 9.1 Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 9.2 Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Charger and Adapt
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Welcome ● Thank you for choosing the Paging, messaging, Voicemail, Chocolate cellular phone designed caller ID, IM and chat to operate with the latest digital ● Advanced Voice Recognition mobile communication technology, ● Touch Key Protection Code Division Multiple Access ● Quick calling functions including (CDMA). Along with the many any key answer, auto answer, advanced features of the CDMA auto retry, 99 speed dials, and system, such as greatly enhanced voice commands voice clarity, this co
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Technical Details called DSSS (Direct Sequence Important Information Spread Spectrum) that enables the This user’s guide provides important phone to keep communication from information on the use and being crossed and to use one operation of your phone. Please frequency channel by multiple read this guide carefully prior to users in the same specific area. using the phone to be able to use This results in a 10-fold capacity your phone to its greatest increase when compared with advantage and to
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Technical Details CDMA Designator Description Standard CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface TIA/EIA-95A 14.4kbps radio link protocol and TSB-74 Basic Air inter-band operations Interface ANSI J-STD-008 IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency band CDMA2000 TIA/EIA-IS2000 1xRTT AirInterface TIA/EIA/IS-634 MAS-BS TIA/EIA/IS/651 PCSC-RS Network TIA/EIA/IS-41-C Intersystem operations TIA/EIA/IS-124 Non-signaling data comm. Speech CODEC TIA/EIA/IS-96-B Short Message Service TIA/EIA/IS-637 Service TIA/EIA/IS-657 Packe
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
FCC RF Exposure Information should not be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain WARNING! Read this information 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) distance before operating the phone. between the user’s body and the In August 1996, the Federal back of the phone and have not Communications Commission (FCC) been tested for compliance with of the United States, with its action FCC RF exposure limits. in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard Vehicle-Mounted External Anten
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Phone Overview 1. Earpiece 20. Camera Lens 2. Slide 21. microSD™ Slot 3. LCD Screen 4. OK Key 5. Headset Jack 13. Navigation Wheel 6. Side Keys 14. Right Soft Key 7. Left Soft Key 15. Lock Key 8. Voice Commands 16. CLR Key 23. Touch Keys and Key 17. Camera Key Navigation Wheel 9. Speakerphone Key 18. PWR/END Key with OK Key 22. Music Shortcut Key 10. SEND Key 11. Accessory 19. Alphanumeric Keypad 12. Vibrate Mode Key Charger Port 1. Earpiece 10. SEND Key Use to make calls. 2. Slide Slide up to a
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
16. CLR Key Deletes single spaces or characters 20. Camera Lens Keep it clean for optimal photo with a quick touch, but touch and hold to quality. delete entire words. Also backs out of menus, 21. microSD™ Slot Accommodates optional one level at a time. microSD cards up to 4GB. 17. Camera Key Use for quick access to Camera 22. Music Shortcut Key Activates Music Player. function. Press and hold the camera key to Enjoy sweet music from your Chocolate! record Video. 23. Touch Keys and Navigation W
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Phone Overview 7. Keep metal and other conductive Touch Sensitive Keys material away from the surface (,,, ) of touch keys because contact 1. Make sure your hands are clean may cause electronic interference. and dry. Remove moisture from the surface of your hands. Don't use Navigation Wheel the touch keys in a humid Slowly spin the navigation wheel environment. with your finger tip to highlight 2. Touch key sensors are sensitive menu options. When the correct to your light touch. You don't menu
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Menus Overview 4. News & Info 5. Tools on the Go MY MUSIC MY MUSIC 6. Extras 1. Songs 2. Playlists M MESSAGING ESSAGING 3. Artists 1. New Message 4. Genres 2. Inbox 5. Albums 3. Sent 4. Drafts 6. Settings 5. Voicemail 7. Music Alerts 6. Mobile IM The same menu with GET IT NOW 7. Email -> Music & Tones -> My Music. 8. Chat GET IT NOW GET IT NOW CONTACTS CONTACTS 1. Music & Tones 1. New Contact 1. V CAST Music 2. Contact List 2. Get New Ringtones 3. Groups 3. My Ringtones 4. Speed Dials 4. My Mu
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Menus Overview SETTINGS & TOOLS SETTINGS & TOOLS 1. My Account 6. Power On/Off 1. Power On 2. Tools 1. Voice Commands 2. Power Off 5. Display Settings 2. Calculator 3. Calendar 1. Banner 1. Personal Banner 4. Alarm Clock 1. Alarm 1 2. ERI Banner 2. Backlight 2. Alarm 2 3. Alarm 3 1. Display 2. Keypad 5. Stopwatch 6. World Clock 3. Wallpaper 1. My Pictures 7. Notepad 8. Ez Tip Calc 2. My Videos 3. Fun Animations 3. Bluetooth Menu 1. Add New Device 4. Display Themes 5. Clip Board 4. Sounds Setti
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
8. System Select 9. NAM Select 0. Auto NAM 7. Call Settings 1. Answer Options 2. End Call Options 3. Auto Retry 4. TTY Mode 5. One Touch Dial 6. Voice Privacy 8. Touch Keypad 1. Sensor Level 2. Vibration 3. Sound 9. Navigation Wheel 1. Speed 2. Sound 3. Light 0. USB Auto Detection Sync Music Sync Data Ask On Plug *. Memory Some content in this user guide 1. Save Options may differ from your phone 2. Phone Memory depending on the phone 3. Card Memory software. Features and #. Phone Info specific
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Getting Started with Your Phone Removing the Battery Charging with USB Move the battery latch up, and lift You can use your computer to the battery from the battery charge your phone. Connect one compartment. end of a USB cable to the charging accessory port on your phone and the other end to a highpower USB port on your PC (commonly located on the front panel of the computer). NOTE Lower USB port is not supported, such as the USB port on your keyboard or bus-powered USB hub. NOTICE Charging t
