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USER GUIDE
LG 8550
ENGLISH
LG 8550 USER GUIDE
Please read this manual carefully before operating your
mobile phone. Retain it for future reference.
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P/N : MMBB0266601 1.0
FRANÇAIS
Guide d'utilisation
LG 8550
Veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel avant d'utiliser votre
téléphone portable. Maintenez-le pour la référence future.
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P/N : MMBB0266601 1.0
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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 proper- ty of their respective owners.
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Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Precautions Read these instructions. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide. WARNING! Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death. 1. Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode. 2. Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode. 3. Never store your p
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Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Precautions 1. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom. 2. Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. This could cause a fire. 3. Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. 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
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Impor tant Safety Precautions 1. Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire. 2. Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call. 3. 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. 4. Store the battery out of reach of children. 5. Be careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as rubber plugs, earph
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Installing the Battery 18 Important Safety Removing the Battery 18 Precautions 1 Charging the Battery 19 Table of Contents 4 Battery Charge Level 19 Turning the Phone Welcome 9 On and Off 19 Turning the Phone On 19 Technical Details 10 Turning the Phone Off 20 FCC RF Exposure Information 12 Signal Strength 20 Phone Overview 14 Screen Icons 20 Touch Sensitive Keys 20 Right side view 15 Left side view15 Navigation Wheel 21 Key Guard 21 Rear view 15 Making Call
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Table of Contents Call History 29 Quick Access to Convenient Features 24 1. Missed Calls 30 Vibrate Mode 24 2. Received Calls 30 Lock Mode 24 3. Dialed Calls 30 Mute Function 24 4. Blocked Calls 31 5. All Calls 31 Volume Quick Adjustment 24 6. View Call Timers 31 Call Waiting 24 Caller ID 25 Messaging 32 Speed Dialing 25 1. Voicemail 32 Using Phone Menus 2. Create Message 33 Contacts26 3. Inbox 35 4. Sent 36 Contacts 26 5. Drafts 36 1. New Contact 26 6. Web Alerts 37 2. Contact List 27 7. E-mai
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 2. TV & Radio 42 Settings 60 3. Ringtones & Sounds 42 1. Bluetooth Menu 60 4. Pictures & Videos 44 1.1 Add New Device 61 5. Memory Info 50 2. Sound Settings 62 Shop 50 2.1 Master Volume 62 2.2 Call Sounds 63 Games & Apps 51 2.3 Alert Sounds 64 1. Games 51 2.4 Keypad Volume 64 2. Tools 51 2.5 Service Alerts 64 3. GPS Services 52 2.6 Power On/Off 65 3. Display Settings 65 Tools 52 3.1 Banner 65 1. Voice Commands 53 3.2 Backlight 66 2. Calculator 55 3.3 Wallpaper
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Table of Contents 4.1 Backlight Settings 69 6.3 Auto Retry 80 4.2 Volume 70 6.4 TTY Mode 81 4.3. Notifications 70 6.5 One Touch Dial 83 4.4 Others 71 6.6 Auto Prepend 83 5. Phone Settings 71 6.7 Do Not Disturb 83 5.1 Airplane Mode 71 7. Touch Keypad 84 5.2 Set Shortcut Keys 71 8. Navigaton Wheel 85 8.1 Speed 85 5.3 Slide Auto Lock 72 8.2 Sound 85 5.4 Voice Commands 72 5.5 Language 73 8.3 Light 85 9. Memory 86 5.6 Location 73 9.1 Save Options 86 5.7 Security 74 9.2 Phone Memory 87 5.8 System Se
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Potentially Explosive Safety 89 Atmosphere 92 TIA (Telecommunications For Vehicles Equipped with an Industry Association) Air Bag 93 Safety Information 89 Charger and Adapter Exposure to Radio Frequency Safety 93 Signal 89 Battery Information and Antenna Care 89 Care93 Phone Operation 90 Safety Information 94 Tips on Efficient Operation 90 Explosion, Shock, and Fire Driving 90 Hazards 94 Electronic Devices 90 General Warnings and Cautions 96 Pacemakers
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Welcome Welcome Thank you for choosing the advanced and compact LG 8550 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 phone offers: TM l microSD expansion slot. l Large, easy-to-read, 11-line backlit LCD with status icons. l Paging, messaging, voicemail and caller ID. l 24-key keypad and navigation wheel. l Men
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Technical Details Technical Details Important Information Industry Canada Compliance This user’s guide provides This phone complies with important information on the use Industry Canada RSS 133. This and operation of your phone. phone complies with the Class B Please read all the information limits for radio noise emissions as carefully prior to using the phone set out in the interference for the best performance and to causing standard entitled "Digital prevent any damage to or misuse Appara
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Technical Details users in the same specific area. dynamic RF power control This results in a 10-fold capacity technologies combine to reduce increase when compared with call interruptions. analog mode. In addition, The following table lists some features such as soft/ softer major CDMA standards. handoff, hard handoff, and CDMA Standard Designator Description CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface TIA/EIA-95A 14.4kbps radio link protocol and inter- Basic Air TSB-74 band operations ANSI J-STD-008 Interfac
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Technical Details Technical Details The Cellular and PCS CDMA FCC RF Exposure Information networks consist of MSO (Mobile Switching Office), BSC (Base WARNING! Read this information before operating the Station Controller), BTS (Base phone. station Transmission System), and MS (Mobile Station). In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission * TSB -74: Protocol between an (FCC) of the United States, with IS-95A system and ANSI J- its action in Report and Order STD-008 FCC 96-326, adopted a
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Technical Details use with the back of the phone 8 inches (20 cm) must be kept 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) from maintained between the user/ the body. To comply with FCC bystander and the vehicle-mounted RF exposure requirements, a external antenna to satisfy FCC RF minimum separation distance of exposure requirements. For more 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must be information about RF exposure, maintained between the user’s visit the FCC website at body and the back of the phone, www.fcc.gov. including the anten
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Phone Ov Phone Overvie erview w Phone Overview 1. Earpiece 2. Slide Slide up to answer an incoming call and slide down to end the call. 3. LCD Screen Displays messages and indicator icons. 4. Left Soft Key Use to access corresponding command. 5. Speakerphone Key Use to change to speakerphone mode. 6. SEND Key Use to make or answer calls. 7. Vibrate Mode Key Use to set the mode (from the standby mode press and hold for about 3 seconds). 8. OK Key Used to access main menus and accept commands. 9
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Phone Overview Rear view Notes • It’s important to fully Battery latch Battery charge the battery Slide this latch up to before using the phone remove the battery cover. for the first time. Holes for a • Battery life and signal carrying strap strength are significant factors (among others) that affect your phone’s ability to send/receive calls. Camera Lens ™ microSD Slot Lock Key Music Key Battery terminals Left side view Right side view Note Antenna equipped inside your phone. Side keys ™ Tip
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Menus Overview Menus Overview 5. Drafts 2. My Ringtones 1. Contacts 6. Web Alerts 3. My Sounds 1. New Contact 7. E-mail 4. Pictures & Videos 2. Contact List 8. IM & Chat 1. Get New Pictures 3. Groups Get New 2. Get New Videos 4. Speed Dials Online IM 3. My Pictures 5. My Name Card Messenger 4. My Videos 9. Short Codes 5. Take Picture 2. Call History 6. Record Video 1. Missed Calls 5. Memory Info 4. Wireless Web 2. Received Calls 3. Dialed Calls 6. Shop 5. Music & Media 4. Blocked Calls 1. TELUS
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Menus Overview 2. Calculator 5. Clip Board 2. End Call Options 3. Calendar 6. Dial Fonts 3. Auto Retry 4. Alarm Clock 7. Clock Format 4. TTY Mode 5. Stopwatch 8. Time Format 5. One Touch Dial 6. World Clock 4. Games & Apps 6. Auto Prepend 7. Notepad 1. Backlight Settings 7. Do Not Disturb 8. Ez tip Calc 2. Volume 7. Touch Keypad 9. USB Mass Storage* 3. Notifications 1. Sensor Level 4. Others 2. Vibration 5. Phone Settings 3. Sound 9 . Settings 1. Airplane Mode 8. Navigation Wheel 1. Bluetooth
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Ge Get tting St ting Star art ted with Y ed with Your Phone our Phone Getting Started with Your Phone Removing the Battery The Battery The phone comes with a Move the battery latch up, and rechargeable battery. Keep the lift the battery from the battery battery charged while not in use compartment. in order to maximize talk and standby time. The battery charge level is shown at the top of the LCD screen. Installing the Battery Insert the bottom of the battery into the opening on the back of the
