LGvX 4500 Cell Phone Manual
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Welcome
Congratulations for choosing the advanced and compact VX4500 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:
Large, easy-to-read, 8-line backlight LCD with status icons.
Paging, messaging, voice mail, and caller ID.
18-key keypad.
Voice Commands.
Menu, List and Keypad Readout.
Announce Mode/Driving Mode.
Long battery standby and talk time.
Menu-driven interface with prompts for easy operation and configuration.
Any key answer, auto answer, auto retry, one-touch and speed dialing with
99 memory locations.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) capabilities.
Check Accessories
Your mobile phone comes with a rechargeable battery and a one-slot desktop
charger. Please verify that these accessories are included.
Important Information
This user's guide provides important information on the use and operation
of your phone. Please read all the information carefully prior to using the
phone for the best performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of
the phone. Any unapproved changes or modifications will void your warranty.
FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance
This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device and its
accessories may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device and its
accessories must accept any interference received, including interference
that causes undesired operation.
Technical Details
The VX4500 is a dual-band 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 (Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum) that enables the phone to keep communication from being crossed
and to use one frequency channel by multiple users in the same specific
area. This results in a 10-fold capacity increase when compared with analog
mode. In addition, features such as soft/softer handoff, hard Handoff, and
dynamic RF power control technologies combine to reduce call interruptions.
The Cellular and PCS CDMA networks consist of MSO (Mobile Switching
Office), BSC (Base Station Controller), BTS (Base station Transmission
System), and MS (Mobile Station). The following lists some major CDMA
standards.
|CDMA Standard: Basic Air Interface
Designator: TIA/EIA-95A; TSB-74; ANSI J-STD-008; TIA/EIA-IS2000
Designator Description: CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface 14.4kbps
radio link
protocol and inter-band operations
IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency band cdma2000 1xRTT Air Interface
|CDMA Standard: Network
Designator: TIA/EIA/IS-634; TIA/EIA/IS/651; TIA/EIA/IS-41-C;
TIA/EIA/IS-124
Designator Description: MAS-BS; PCSC-RS; Intersystem operations
Nom-
signaling data comm.
|CDMA Standard: Service
Designator:TIA/EIA/IS-96-B; TIA/EIA/IS-99; TIA/EIA/IS-637; TIA/EIA/IS-657;
IS-801; TIA/EIA/IS-707-A
Designator Description: Speech CODEC; Async Data and Fax; Short
message
service;
Packet Data; Position Determination; Service (gpsOne); High
Speed
Packet Data
|CDMA Standard: Performance
Designator: TIA/EIA/IS-97; TIA/EIA/IS-98; ANSI J-STD-018; ANSI J-STD-019;
TIA/EIA/IS-125
Designator Description: Cellular base station; Cellular mobile station; PCS
personal station; PCS base station; Speech CODEC
* TSB -74: Protocol between an IS-95A system and ANSI J-STD-008
1xRTT system receives twice as many subscribers in the wireless section as
IS-95. Its battery life is twice as long as IS-95. High-speed data
transmission is also possible.
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United
States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated
safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic
energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are
consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies. The design of this phone complies with the
FCC guidelines and these international standards.
Bodily Contact During Operation
This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 3/4
inches (2 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a
minimum separation distance of 3/4 inches (2 cm) must be maintained between
the user’s body and the back of the phone, including the antenna, whether
extended or retracted. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar
accessories containing metallic components should not be used. Avoid the
use of accessories that cannot maintain 3/4 inches (2 cm) distance between
the user’s body and the back of the phone and have not been tested for
compliance with FCC RF exposure limits.
Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna
(Optional, if available.)
A minimum distance of 8 inches (20 cm) must be maintained between the user/
bystander and the vehicle-mounted external antenna to satisfy FCC RF
exposure requirements. For more information about RF exposure, visit the
FCC website at www.fcc.gov.
Caution
Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas or
modifications could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your
warranty and/or result in violation of FCC regulations.
Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes
into contact with the skin a minor burn may result. Contact your local
dealer for a replacement of antenna.
Phone Overview
1. Earpiece: Located at the top of the phone.
2. Flip: Flip open the case to answer an incoming call and close to end the
call.
3. |LCD Screen: Displays messages and indicator icons. Located in the
center of the flip
4. Headset Jack: Located on the left side of the phone.
5. Left Soft Key: Use to display the function setting menu. First button on
the top left of the phone.
6. Side Keys: Use to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode and the
earpiece volume during a call. Located on the left side of the phone
underneath the Headset Jack.
7. SEND Key: Use to place or answer calls. Located underneath the "left
soft key"
8. Voice Command Key: Use for quick access to Voice Commands and Driving
Mode. Located on the left side of the phone underneath the "Side Keys"
9. Manner Mode Key: Use to set the mode (from standby mode press and hold
for about 3 seconds). [Star Key]: Last button on the bottom left of the
phone.
10. Speaker Key: Used to set Speaker On/Off. This key is located at the
center, between the left and right soft keys
11. Right Soft Key: Use to select an action within a menu. First button on
the top right.
12. Navigation Key: Use for quick access to messages, Mobile Web, Get It
Now. In between the "left soft key" and the "right soft key"
13. Message Key: Use to retrieve or send voice and text messages. Located
directly underneath the "Ok" button.
14. Clear Key: Press to delete a single space or character. Press and hold
to delete entire words. Press this key once in a menu to go back one
level. Located to the right of the "send" key.
15. |END/PWR Key: Use to turn the power on/off and to end a call. Also use
to return to the main menu display screen. Located to the right of the
"Clear key".
16. Alphanumeric Keypad: Use to enter numbers and characters and select
menu items. "1,2,3" is located directly underneath the "send, clear and
end" keys. "4,5,6" is located directly underneath the "1,2,3" keys.
"7,8,9" is located directly underneath the "4,5,6" keys.
17. Lock Mode Key: Use in standby mode to set the lock function by pressing
and holding the key for about 3 seconds. Located directly underneath the
number "9" key.
18. Microphone: Located at the bottom of the phone.
Menus Overview
Press Left Soft Key Menu. Press [NAVIGATION KEYS] to Scroll.
Contacts (Menu 1)
1. List Contacts
2. New Number
3. New E-mail
4. Groups
5. Speed Dials
6. My VCard
Recent Calls (Menu 2)
1. Dialed Calls
2. Received Calls
3. Missed Calls
4. Erase Calls
1. Dialed Calls
2. Received Calls
3. Missed Calls
4. All Calls
5. Call Timer
1. Last Call
2. Home Calls
3. Roam Calls
4. All Calls
6. 1x Packet Counter
1. Received
2. Transmitted
3. Total
Messages (Menu 3)
1. Voice Mail
2. New Message
3. Inbox
4. Outbox
5. Saved
6. Msg Settings
1. Auto Save
2. Auto Delete
3. Callback #
4. Msg Alerts
5. Signature
6. Direct View
7. Entry Mode
8. Edit Voice Mailbox #
9. Quick-Text
0. Auto Play
*. Font Size
7. Erase All
1. Inbox
2. Outbox
3. Saved
4. All
Get It Now (Menu 4)
1. Get Apps
2. Get Info
Mobile Web (Menu 5)
1. Start Browser
2. Web Messages
3. Alert Beep
My Media (Menu 6)
1. Graphics
2. Music
3. Message Objects
1. Small Pictures
2. Large Pictures
3. My Pictures
4. Sounds
5. My Melodies
6. Animations
7. My Animations
Voice (Menu 7)
1. Start Commands
2. Voice Scheduler
3. Voice Memos
4. Voice Settings
1. Voice Commands
2. Announce Alerts
3. Best Match
4. Train Commands
5. Train Digits
5. Driving Mode
6. Help
Tools (Menu 8)
1. Alarm Clock
2. Notepad
3. Ez Tip Calc
4. Calculator
5. World Clock
Settings (Menu 9)
1. Sounds
1. Ringers
2. Key Tone
3. Volume
4. Alerts
5. Power On/Off Tone
2. Display
1. Banner
2. Backlight
3. Screens
4. Menu Style
5. Clocks
6. Theme Colors
7. Status LED Colors
8. Contrast
9. Fonts
0. Language
3. System
1. Select System
2. Set NAM
3. Auto NAM
4. Serving System
4. Security
1. Lock Phone
2. Restrict
3. Emergency #s
4. Change Code
5. Erase Contacts
6. Reset Default
5. Call Setup
1. Auto Retry
2. Answer Call
3. Auto-Answer
4. One-Touch Dial
5. Voice Privacy
6. Auto Volume
7. TTY Mode
6. 1x Data
1. Data/Fax
2. Select Port
3. Port Speed
7. Location
8. Phone Info
1. My Phone Number
2. S/W Version
3. Icon Glossary
4. Shortcut Help
Getting your Phone Started
The Battery
NOTE: It is important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the
phone.
The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep the battery charged while
not in use in order to maximize talk and standby time. The battery charge
level is shown at the top of the LCD screen.
Installing the Battery
To install the battery, insert the bottom of the battery into the opening
on the back of the phone. Push the battery down until the latch clicks.
Removing the Battery
Turn the power off. Lift the release latch to detach the battery.
Charging the Battery
The desktop charger has a charging slot that accommodates the phone with
the battery attached or the battery by itself.
Warning! Use only the desktop charger provided with the phone. Using any
(desktop) charger other than the one included with the VX4500 may damage
your phone or battery.
1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet. The phone must be charged from a
120V AC power source.
2. Insert the phone with an installed battery, or the battery itself, into
the charging slot. The red light indicates the battery is charging and
the green light indicates the battery is fully charged. The charge time
varies depending upon the battery level. The maximum charge time for a
fully discharged battery is 3 hours.
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 LOW BATTERY WARNING! If the battery charge level becomes
exceedingly low, the phone automatically switches off and any function in
progress is not saved.
Fully Charged: 2-4 bars in the battery icon.
Fully Discharged: 1-0 bars in the battery icon.
Turning the Phone On and Off
Turning the Phone On
1. Install a charged battery or connect the phone to an external power
source such as a cigarette lighter charger or hands-free car kit.
2. Press [END] for a few seconds until the LCD screen lights up.
NOTE: Like any other radio device, avoid any unnecessary contact with the
antenna while your phone is on.
Turning the Phone Off
1. Press and hold [END] until the display turns off.
Signal Strength
Call quality depends on the signal strength in your area. The signal
strength is indicated on the screen as the number of bars next 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
When the phone is powered on, the top line of the LCD screen displays icons
indicating the status of the phone.
Icon is followed by description
Signal Strength Icon: Signal strength indicator. The strength of the signal
received by the phone is indicated by the number of bars displayed.
No Service Icon: No Service indicator. The phone is not receiving a system
signal.
In use Icon: In use indicator. A call is in progress. No icon indicates the
phone is in standby mode.
Digital Icon: Digital service is available.
Roaming Icon: Roaming indicator. The phone is outside of the home service
area.
1x Service Icon: 1x Service Indicator.
Car Icon: Driving Mode.
Pac Man Icon: Announce Alerts.
Tape Wheel Icon: New Voice Mail indicator.
Shaded Tape Wheel Icon: New text and voice message indicator.
Envelope Icon: New text message indicator or Browser message.
Cell Phone Vibrating Icon: Vibration Mode.
Music note with line through it Icon: Silence All mode.
E911 Icon: E911 only mode.
Location on Icon: Location on mode.
Battery Icon: Battery indicator. Indicates battery charge level.
Lock Icon: Lock indicator.
|TTY Icon: TTY.
Thick Left and Right Arrow Icon: Transmit/Receive (Packet data mode).
Narrow Left and Right Arrow Icon: Transmit/Receive (Dormant mode).
Circular arrow Icon: Transmit/Receive (Circuit data mode).
Basic Phone Operation
Making Calls
1. Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, press [END].
2. Enter the phone number (include the area code if needed).
3. Press [SEND].
If the phone is locked, enter the lock code.
Call failed- indicated the call did not go through.
Restricted - indicated outgoing calls are in restricted mode.
NOTE: If the phone is restricted, you can only dial phone numbers saved in
the Emergency Numbers or your Contacts.
To turn off this function: Menu, [9] Settings, [4] Security, Enter Lock
Code, [2] Restrict, Off, OK
4. Press [END] or Side Keys twice to end the call.
Correcting Dialing Mistakes
If you make a mistake while dialing a number, press [CLEAR] once to erase
the last digit entered or hold down [CLEAR] for at least 2 seconds to
delete all digits.
Redialing Calls
1. Press [SEND] twice to redial the last number you dialed. The last 30
numbers are stored in the call history list and you can also select one
of these to redial.
Receiving Calls
1. When the phone rings or vibrates press [SEND] to answer.
NOTE: If you press [END] or side keys while the phone is ringing or
vibration is muted for that call.
2. Press [END] or side key twice to end the call.
Quick Access to Convenient Features
Manner Mode
Use Manner Mode in public places. When Manner Mode is set, Cell phone
vibrating icon is displayed on the screen, the key tones are silent, and
the phone is set to vibrate.
Manner Mode Quick Activation
1. From standby mode press [STAR] for 3 seconds.
Note: The phone remains in Manner Mode even if you turn your phone off and
back on.
Manner Mode Quick Cancellation
1. Press [STAR] to switch to Silence All Mode or Normal Mode.
Note: When folder is closed, you can press lower side key for three seconds
to set Manner Mode.
Silence All Mode
Use Silence All Mode in public places. When Silence all Mode is set, music
note with line icon is displayed on the screen, the key tones are silent,
and the lamp blinks instead of the phone ringing or vibrating.
Silence All Mode Quick Activation
1. Set the ringers to Silent by pressing lower side key.
Silence All Mode Quick Activation
1. Press upper side key to switch to Normal Mode.
Lock Mode
Use Lock Mode to prevent others from using your phone. When Lock mode is
set, lock icon is displayed on the screen and your 4-digit password is
required to use the phone.
NOTE: The lock code/password is the last 4 digits of your phone number.
Lock Mode Quick Activation
1. From standby mode, press [POUND] for 3 seconds.
Lock Mode Quick Cancellation
1. Press Right Soft Key, Unlock than enter your 4-digit password.
Mute Function
The Mute function prevents the other party from hearing your voice, but
allows you to hear the other party.
Mute Quick Activation
1. Press Left Soft Key, Mute during a call.
Mute Quick Cancellation
1. Press Left Soft Key again.
Volume Quick Adjustment
Use the side keys to adjust the earpiece and ringer volumes. The upper key
increases the volume and the lower key decreases the volume.
Earpiece volume can be adjusted during a call.
Ringer volume can be adjusted while the phone is ringing.
NOTE: Key beep volume is adjusted through the Menu.
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 incoming call.
Check with your cellular service provider for information about this
function.
1. Press [SEND] to receive a waiting call.
2. Press [SEND] again to switch between calls.
Caller ID
Caller ID displays the number of the person calling when your phone rings.
If the caller's identity is stored in the Contacts, the name appears with
the number. Check with your service provider to ensure they offer this
feature.
Speed Dialing
Speed dialing is a convenient feature that allows you to make phone calls
quickly and easily with a few keystrokes. Your phone recalls the number
from your Contacts, displays it briefly, and than dials it. Speed Dial
number 1 is always for Voice mail.
Dialing Speed Dials from 2 to 9
1. Press and hold the Speed Dial number.
OR
Enter the speed dial number and press [SEND].
Dialing Speed Dials from 10 to 99
1. Press the first digit and than press and hold the key of the last digit.
OR
Enter the first and second digits and press [SEND].
Voice Command
Voice dialing is a convenient feature that allows you to make phone calls
quickly and easily by verbal command. Your phone recalls the number from
your Contacts, displays it briefly, and then dials it.
1. Press the Voice Command key.
2. When prompted, say "Call Someone."
3. When prompted, say the name entered in your contacts.
The phone will ask you to confirm the name, then dial the number associated
with the Contact name.
NOTE: Another way to activate Voice Command is to set Announce Mode to on.
When the flip is opened you will be asked to say a command.
Entering and Editing Information
Text Input
You can input and edit your Banner, Schedule, Contacts, and messages.
Key Functions
Right Soft Key(Left Soft Key): Press to scroll through the following text
input modes: T9WORD, Abc, 123, Symbols, Smiley.
Shift: Press [STAR] to change case.
|T9 text: T9Word, T9WORD, T9word
|Abc text: Abc, ABC, abc
Next [0]: In T9 mode, press [0] to display other matching words.
Space: Press [POUND] to complete a word and insert a space.
Clear: Press [CLR] to delete a single space or character. Hold to delete
words.
Punctuation: In T9 mode, press [1] to insert punctuation in a word and
complete a sentence.
Text Input Modes
There are five modes for entering text, numbers, special characters, and
punctuation. In a text entry field, pressing Right Soft Key displays a
pop-up list of text modes.
NOTE: It reads out the letter or the number, when the Announce Mode is On.
IT9Word (T9) Mode
Use to type text using one keystroke per letter. The phone translates
keystrokes into common words by using the letters on each key and a
compressed database.
Abc (Multi-tap) Mode
Use to add words to the T9 database.
123 (Numbers) Mode
Use to type numbers using one keystroke per number.
Symbols Mode
Use to insert special characters or punctuation. There are 39 special
characters including "SP" which inserts a space and "LF" which forces the
text to the next line.
Smiley Mode
Use to insert smiley graphics. There are 40 smiley characters.
Changing Letter Case
Using T9 and Abc text input modes you can set the capitalization. Press
[STAR] to cycle through the following:
Initial Cap (T9Word/Abc)
Only the first letter is capitalized. All subsequent letters are lower
case.
Caps Lock (T9WORD/ABC)
All letters are capitalized.
Lower Case (T9word/abc)
All letters are lower case.
Text Input Examples
Display the text modes and select a text mode:
1. In a text entry field, press Right Soft Key (or Left Soft Key) to
display text modes.
2. Press [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the text input mode you want to
use.
3. Press [OK] to select the highlighted text input mode.
Using Abc (Multi-tap) Text Input
1. Press Right Soft Key (or Left Soft Key) to change to Abc mode.
2. Press [STAR] to change to ABC Caps Lock.
3. Press [5] [5] [5] [4]. LG is displayed.
Using T9 Mode Text Input
To type the message "Call the office" follow these steps.
1. Press Right Soft Key (or Left Soft Key) to change to IT9Word mode.
2. Press [2] [2] [5] [5].
3. Press [POUND] to complete the word and add a space.
4. Press [8] [4] [3] [POUND] [6] [3] [3] [4] [2] [3]. "Call the office" is
displayed.
Using the Next Key
After you have finished entering a word, if the word displayed is not the
one you want, press [0] to display additional choices of words from the
database.
1. Press [4] [6] [6] [3]. "Good" is displayed.
2. Press [0]. The display gives you additional choices such as: "Home",
"Gone", "Hood" etc.
Adding Words to the T9 Database
If a word is not in the T9 database, add it by using Abc (Multi-tap) mode
text entry. The word is automatically added to the T9 database.
1. Press Right Soft Key (or Left Soft Key) to change to Abc (multi-tap)
mode.
2. Press [2] [2] [6] [6] [7]. Bop is displayed.
3. Press Right Soft Key (or Left Soft Key) to change to T9 mode to add the
word Bop to the T9 database.
4. Press [CLR] to erase the existing word.
5. Press [2] [6] [7]. Cop is displayed.
6. Press [0] [00]. Bop is displayed.
Contacts in Your Phone's Memory
Contacts Entries
This allows you to have easy access to your most frequently dialed phone
numbers. You may store up to 499 entries with up to 5 phone numbers each.
Each entry may be up to 22 characters. Each phone number may be up to 48
digits.
The Basics of Storing Contacts Entries
1. From standby mode enter the phone number you want to save (up to 48
digits).
2. Press Left Soft Key, Save.
3. Use [Navigation Keys] to select a Label and press [OK]. Home/Home2/
Office/Mobile/Mobile2/Pager/Fax/Fax2/None.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to select New Name or Existing and press [OK].
NOTE: Use existing to add another phone number to a contact already stored
in memory.
5. Enter a name for the phone number (up to 22 characters) and press [OK].
A confirmation message is displayed briefly.
NOTE: To skip a name entry, press [OK] to go to the next step.
NOTE: If the information is complete, press [END] to return to the Main
Menu screen.
NOTE: To further customize the Contact entry, press Left Soft Key, Done.
6. Continue saving the entry as a Speed Dial, press [OK] to select Speed
Dial.
7. Enter a Speed Dial digit (e.g., 2) Use the keypad and press [OK] or Use
[NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Speed Dial location and press [OK].
Options to Customize Your Contacts
Once basic phone number and name information is stored in your Contacts,
you can edit and/or customize the entries.
1. Enter the phone number and name as described on the previous page.
2. Press Left Soft Key, Done to access the Edit Entry screen.
3. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the information you want to customize
and press [OK].
Adding or Changing the Group
Allows you to manage your Contacts entries by organizing them into groups.
1. Access your Contacts and use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight an entry,
then press [OK].
2. Press Left Soft Key, Edit.
3. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight No Group and press [OK].
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to select the Group and press [OK]. No Group/
Family/Friends/Colleagues/Business/School.
5. Press Left Soft Key, Done to continue editing the Contact entry.
NOTE: You can change the name of the group, add groups, and delete groups.
Changing the Call Ringer
Allows you to identify who is calling by setting different ringers for
different phone numbers in your Contacts. It is automatically set to the
default ringer when the Contact is saved.
1. Access your Contacts and use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight an entry,
then press [OK].
2. Press Left Soft Key, Edit.
3. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight Default Ringer and press [OK].
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to select the Ringer Type and press [OK].
5. Press Left Soft Key, Done to continue editing the Contact entry.
Changing the Message Ringer
Allows you to identify who is sending you a message by setting different
ringers for different phone numbers in your Contacts. It is automatically
set to the default ringer when the Contact is saved.
1. Access your Contacts and use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight an entry,
then press [OK].
2. Press Left Soft Key, Edit.
3. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight Default Text Msg Ringer and press
[OK].
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to select the Ringer Type and press [OK].
5. Press Left Soft Key, Done to continue editing the Contact entry.
Adding or Changing the Memo
Allows you to enter up to 32 characters as a memo to the Contact entry.
1. Access your Contacts and use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight an entry,
then press [OK].
2. Press Left Soft Key, Edit.
3. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight Memo and press [OK].
4. Enter text and press [OK].
5. Press Left Soft Key, Done to continue editing the Contact entry.
Adding or Changing the Picture ID
Allows the phone to display a picture to identify the caller.
1. Access your Contacts and use to highlight an entry, then press [OK].
2. Press Left Soft Key, Edit.
3. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight Default and press [OK].
4 . Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to select a graphic and press Left Soft Key,
Select.
5. Press Left Soft Key, Done to continue editing the Contact entry.
Changing the Secret Setting
Allows you to hide certain entries from being displayed when the Contacts
are searched.
1. Access your Contacts and use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight an entry,
then press [OK].
2. Press Left Soft Key, Edit.
3. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight Not Secret and press [OK].
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to select the Secret setting and press [OK].
5. Press Left Soft Key, Done to continue editing the Contact entry.
Adding or Changing the URL
Allows you to enter a Web address associated with the Contact entry.
1. Access your Contacts and use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight an entry,
then press [OK].
2. Press Left Soft Key, Edit.
3. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight URL and press [OK].
4. Enter a Web address and press [OK].
5. Press Left Soft Key, Done to continue editing the Contact entry.
Adding Speed Dial
1. Access your Contacts and use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight an entry,
then press [OK].
2. Press Left Soft Key, Edit.
3. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the phone number you want to set with
a Speed Dial and press [OK].
4. Press [NAVIGATION KEYS] to select Speed Dial.
5. Enter a Speed Dial digit. Use the Keypad and press [OK], or Use
[NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Speed Dial digit and press [OK].
6. Press Left Soft Key, Done to continue editing the Contact entry, or
Press [END] to return to the Main Menu.
Editing Contacts Entries
Adding Another Phone Number
From the Main Menu Screen
1. From standby mode, enter the phone number you want to save (up to 48
digits).
2. Press Left Soft Key, Save.
3. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight a Label and press [OK]. Home/Home2/
Office/Office2/Mobile/Mobile2/Pager/Fax/Fax2/None
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight Existing and press [OK].
5. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the existing Contact entry and press
[OK].
A confirmation message is displayed.
Through Contacts
1. From standby mode, press Right Soft Key, Contacts. Your Contacts display
alphabetically.
2. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Contact entry you want to edit,
then press [OK].
3. Press Left Soft Key, Edit.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight Add Number, then press [OK].
5. Enter the number and press [OK].
6. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight a Label, then press [OK].
A confirmation message is displayed.
Default Numbers
The phone number saved when a Contact is created is the Default Number. If
more than one number is saved in a Contact entry, another number can be
saved as the Default Number.
NOTE: The Default Number cannot be deleted by itself. The entire Contact
entry can be deleted or another number can be set as the Default Number
allowing you to delete the original saved number and keep the Contact
entry.
Changing the Default Number
1. From standby mode, press Right Soft Key, Contacts. Your Contacts display
alphabetically.
2. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Contact entry you want to edit,
then press [OK].
3. Press Left Soft Key, Edit.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the phone number you want to set as
the Default Number and press Right Soft Key, Options.
5. Press [3] Set as Default #.
A confirmation message is displayed.
Editing Stored Phone Numbers
1. From standby mode, press Right Soft Key, Contacts. Your Contacts display
alphabetically.
2. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Contact entry you want to edit,
then press [OK].
3. Press Left Soft Key, Edit.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the phone number and press [OK].
5. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the phone number and press [OK].
Editing Stored Names
1. From standby mode, press Right Soft Key, Contacts. Your Contacts display
alphabetically.
2. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Contact entry you want to edit,
then press [OK].
3. Press Left Soft Key, Edit.
4. Use to highlight the name and press [OK].
5. Edit the name as necessary and press [OK].
Editing Customized Options
Edit any of the Contacts options in the same manner as when the Contact is
created.
1. From standby mode, press Right Soft Key Contacts. Your Contacts display
alphabetically.
2. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Contact entry you want to edit,
then press [OK].
3. Press Left Soft Key, Edit.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the information you want to customize
and press [OK].
5. Edit the information as necessary and press [OK].
Deleting
Deleting a Phone Number from a Contact
1. Press Right Soft Key, Contacts.
2. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Contact entry, then press [OK].
3. Press Left Soft Key, Edit.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the phone number to be deleted.
5. Press Right Soft Key, Options.
6. Press [2] Erase Number.
7. Press [1] Erase number.
A confirmation message is displayed.
Deleting a Contact Entry
1. Press Right Soft Key, Contacts.
2. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Contact entry to be deleted, then
press [OK].
3. Press Right Soft Key, Options.
4. Press [1] Erase Entry.
5. Press [1] Erase.
A confirmation message is displayed.
Additional Ways to Delete a Contact
Once you have accessed your Contacts, pressing Right Soft Key, Options at
any point provides the option to erase the entry.
Deleting a Speed Dial
1. Press Right Soft Key, Contacts.
2. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Contact entry, then press [OK].
3. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Speed Dial number.
4. Press Left Soft Key, Edit.
5. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Speed Dial number and press [OK].
6. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Speed Dial entry and press [OK].
7. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Speed Dial location.
8. Press Right Soft Key, Options.
9. Press [2] Remove.
10. Press [1] Remove.
A confirmation message is displayed.
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. Instead of entering
these numbers by hand, you can store the numbers in your Contacts separated
by special pause characters (P, T). There are two different types of pauses
you can use when storing a number:
Hard pause (P)
The phone stops dialing until you press Left Soft Key, Release to advance
to the next number.
2-sec pause (T)
The phone waits 2 seconds before sending the next string of digits.
Storing a Number With Pauses
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [1] Contacts.
3. Press [2] New Number.
4. Enter the number.
5. Press Right Soft Key, Pause.
6. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to select pause type and press [OK]. Hard Pause/2-
sec pause
7. Enter additional number(s) (e.g., pin number or credit card number) and
press [OK].
8. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to select a Label and press [OK].
9. Enter a name (up to 22 characters).
A confirmation message is displayed.
Adding a Pause to an Existing Number
1. Press Right Soft Key, Contacts.
2. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Contact entry to edit, then press
[OK].
3. Press Left Soft Key, Edit.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the number then press [OK].
5. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the number then press [OK].
6. Press Right Soft Key, Pause.
7. Press [1] Hard Pause or [2] 2-sec Pause.
8. Enter additional number(s) and press [OK].
A confirmation message is displayed.
Searching Your Phone’s Memory
The VX4500 phone is able to perform a dynamic search of the contents in
your phone’s memory. A dynamic search compares entered letters or numbers
against the entries in your Contacts. A matching list is displayed in
descending order. You can then select a number from the list to call or
edit. There are several ways to search:
Scrolling Alphabetically
Searching by Letter
Searching by Options
- Find Name
- Find Number
- Find Speed Dial
- Find Group
- Find E-mail
- Send Message
- Erase
Scrolling Through Your Contacts
1. Press Right Soft Key, Contacts. Contacts list is displayed
alphabetically.
2. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to scroll through the list.
Searching by Letter
1. Press Right Soft Key, Contacts. Contacts list is displayed
alphabetically.
2. Press (or press repeatedly) the key on the keypad that corresponds with
the search letter.
Searching Options
1. Press Right Soft Key, Contacts.
2. Press Right Soft Key, Options.
3. Select the search criteria using (or press the corresponding number on
the keypad):
Find Name [1] - Enter the character(s) to search for (such as the first
letters of the name).
Find Number [2] - Enter the number(s) to search.
Find Speed Dial [3] - Enter the speed dial number(s) to search.
Find Group [4] - Use to highlight the group to search for and press [OK].
Find E-mail [5] - Enter the email address to search.
Send Message [6] - Enter the text and press [OK].
Erase [7] - Press Erase to erase the entry.
4. A list of matches is displayed. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight a
matched entry.
5. Press [OK] to see more information or press [SEND] to place a call.
Making a Call From Your Phone’s Memory
Once you have stored phone numbers into your Contacts, you can place calls
to those numbers quickly and easily.
Pressing after you’ve searched for a phone number in Contacts or Recent
Calls.
Using Speed Dialing (refer to "Speed Dialing")
From Contacts
1. Press Right Soft Key, Contacts.
2. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to select the Contact entry and press [OK].
3. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to select the phone number.
4. Press [SEND] to place the call.
From Recent Calls
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [2] Recent Calls.
3. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to select the type of recent call and press [OK].
Dialed Calls/Received Calls/Missed Calls
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the phone number.
5. Press [SEND] to place the call.
Voice Command
Voice Command is a convenient feature that allows you to make phone calls
quickly and easily by saying a voice command that you have recorded in your
Contacts.
To make a Voice Command:
1. From standby mode, press the Voice Command key (side key).
2. When prompted, say "Call someone."
3. When prompted, say the name of the Contact you want to call.
The phone confirms and dials the phone number associated with the Contact.
Prepending a Stored Number
Prepend can be used if you are out of your home system area and need to add
the area code to an existing number. When a Contacts entry or message
callback number shows up on the display, you can add to the beginning of
the original number. However, you cannot edit the original number.
1. Recall a number in your Recent Calls.
2. Press Right Soft Key, Options.
3. Press [3] Prepend.
4. Enter the prepend digits to the phone number.
5. Press [SEND] to place the call.
Using Phone Menus
Menu Access
Press Left Soft Key Menu to have access to nine phone menus. There are two
methods to access menus and submenus:
Use the navigation key to highlight and select, or
Press the number key that corresponds to the menu or submenu.
For example:
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu. Nine menu items are displayed. Use
[NAVIGATION KEYS] to scroll through the list of menus.
2. Press the appropriate number key corresponding to the menu item you want
to select. The sub-menu list will be displayed.
3. Press the appropriate number key corresponding to the sub-menu you want
to access.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight your preferred setting and press [OK]
to select it.
NOTE: Press [CLR] to go back one step while accessing the menu or selecting
a setting.
NOTE: Press [CLR] to cancel without saving.
Contacts (Menu [1])
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 parenthesis represents the number of entries you have stored (up
to 499).
Access and Options
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [1] Contacts.
3. Select a sub-menu.
List Contacts [1]
New Number [2]
New E-mail [3]
Groups [4]
Speed Dials [5]
My VCard [6]
List Contacts (Menu [1] [1])
Allows you to view your Contacts list.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [1] Contacts.
3. Press [1] List Contacts.
4. Options from here:
Press [NAVIGATION KEYS] to scroll through your Contacts alphabetically.
Press Right Soft Key, Options to select one of the following:
Find Name/
Find Number/Find Speed Dial/Find Group/Find E-mail/Send Message/Erase
Press Left Soft Key, New to store a new phone number or new e-mail.
New Number (Menu [1] [2])
Allows you to add a new number.
NOTE: Using this sub-menu, the number is saved as a new Contact.
To save
the number into an existing Contact, edit the Contact entry.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [1] Contacts.
3. Press [3] New Number.
4. Enter the number and press [OK].
5. Select the label you want and press [OK].
6. Enter the name and press [OK].
7. Continue saving the entry as necessary.
New E-mail (Menu [1] [3])
Allows you to save a new e-mail address.
NOTE: Using this sub-menu, the e-mail is saved as a new Contact.
To save
the number into an existing Contact, edit the Contact entry.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [1] Contacts.
3. Press [3] New E-mail.
4. Enter the e-mail address and press [OK].
5. Enter the name and press [OK].
6. Continue saving the entry as necessary.
Groups (Menu [1] [4])
Allows you to view your grouped Contacts, add a new group, change the name
of a group, or delete a whole group.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [1] Contacts.
3. Press [3] Groups.
4. Options from here:
Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight a group to view and press [OK].
Press Left Soft Key, Add to add a new group to the list.
Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight a group and press Right Soft Key,
Options to change the name of the group or delete the group.
Speed Dials (Menu [1] [5])
Allows you to view your list of Speed Dials or designate Speed Dial for
numbers entered in your Contacts.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [1] Contacts.
3. Press [5] Speed Dials.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Speed Dial position, or enter the
Speed Dial digit and press [OK].
5. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Contact and press [OK].
6. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the number and press [OK].
A confirmation message is displayed.
My VCard (Menu [1] [6])
Allows you to enter your own virtual business card to be used in e-mails or
SMS messages.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [1] Contacts.
3. Press [6] My VCard.
4. Select the feature you want to edit by highlighting it and pressing
[OK].
Recent Calls (Menu [2])
The Recent Calls Menu is a list of the last phone numbers or Contact
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.
NOTE: To view a quick list of all your recent calls, press [SEND] from the
Main Menu.
indicates a dialed call.
indicates a received call.
indicates a missed call.
Access and Options
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [2] Recent Calls.
3. Select a sub-menu.
Dialed Calls [1]
Received Calls [2]
Missed Calls [3]
Erase Calls [4]
Call Timer [5]
1x Packet Counter [6]
Dialed Calls (Menu [2] [1])
Allows you to view the list of outgoing calls; up to 30 entries.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [2] Recent Calls.
3. Press [1] Dialed Calls.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight an entry, then
Press [OK] to view the entry.
Press [SEND] to place a call to the number.
Press Right Soft Key, Options to select: Save/Send Msg./Prepend/Erase/
Erase all
Received Calls (Menu [2] [2])
Allows you to view the list of incoming calls; up to 30 entries.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [2] Recent Calls.
3. Press [1] Received Calls.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight an entry, then
Press [OK] to view the entry.
Press [SEND] to place a call to the number.
Press Right Soft Key, Options to select: Save/Send Msg./Prepend/Erase/
Erase all
Missed Calls (Menu [2] [3])
Allows you to view the list of missed calls; up to 30 entries.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [2] Recent Calls.
3. Press [3] Missed Calls.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight an entry, then
Press [OK] to view the entry.
Press [SEND] to place a call to the number.
Press Right Soft Key, Options to select: Erase/Erase all
Erase Calls (Menu [2] [4])
Allows you to erase selected call list(s).
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [2] Recent Calls.
3. Press [4] Erase Calls.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the list of calls to erase and press
[OK]. Dialed Calls/Received Calls/Missed Calls/All Calls
5. Press [1] Erase or [2] Cancel.
Call Timer (Menu [2] [5])
Allows you to view the duration of selected calls.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [2] Recent Calls.
3. Press [5] Call Timer.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight a call list and press [OK]. Last
Call/Home Calls/Roam Calls/All Calls
1x Packet Counter (Menu [2] [6])
Allows you to view the list of received and transmitted data
calls.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [2] Recent Calls.
3. Press [6] 1x Packet Counter.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight a data call list and press [OK].
Received/Transmitted/Total
Messages (Menu [3])
Text messages, pages, and the voice mail box become available as soon as
the phone is powered on.
Check types of messages by pressing the message key [DOWN Navigation
KEY].
Make a call to the callback number by pressing [SEND] during a message
check.
Read and edit messages saved in the outbox during transmission and send
them.
The phone can store up to 116 messages (for example, 1 voice message, 50
inbox text messages, 50 outbox text messages, 15 saved text messages). The
VX4500 supports up to 160 characters per message including header
information. The information stored in the message is determined by phone
mode and service capability. Other limits to available characters per
message may exist. Please check with your service provider for system
features and capabilities.
New Message Alert
There are three ways your phone alerts you to new messages.
1. The phone displays the message on the screen.
2. One of five ring types is heard, if selected.
3. The message icon [SEALED ENVELOPE] is displayed on the display screen.
In the case of an urgent message, the icon will flash and "Urgent
message" is displayed.
NOTE: If you receive the same message twice, your phone deletes the older
one and the new one is stored as a DUPLICATE.
Access and Options
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [3] Messages.
3. Select a sub-menu.
Voice Mail [1]: Shows the number of messages in voice mail box.
New Message [2]: Sends a message.
Inbox [3]: Shows the list of received messages.
Outbox [4]: Shows the list of sent messages.
Saved [5]: Shows the list of saved and draft messages.
Msg Settings [6]: Selects alert type for new messages.
Erase All [7]: Deletes all stored messages.
Voice Mail (Menu [3] [1])
Allows you to view new voice messages recorded in the voice mail box. Once
you exceed the storage limit, old messages are overwritten. When you have a
new voice message, your phone alerts you.
Checking Your Voice Mail Box
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [3] Messages.
3. Select [1] Voice Mail.
4. Options from here:
Press Left Soft Key, Clear to delete information, and then select Clear.
Press [SEND] to listen to the message(s).
New Message (Menu [3] [2])
Allows you to send text messages, pages, and e-mail transmissions. Each
message has a destination (Address 1) and information (Message). These are
dependent upon the type of message you want to send.
The Basics of Sending a Message
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [3] Messages.
3. Press [2] New Message.
4. Enter the message destination in Address 1.
SMS phone number for a text message.
SMS phone number for a page.
E-mail address for an e-mail message.
5. Press [OK].
NOTE: To send a page, press Left Soft Key, Send now.
6. Press [OK] to access the message screen.
7. Type your message (text or e-mail) then press [OK].
8. Press Left Soft Key, Send. A confirmation message is displayed.
NOTE: If you send an SMS message to a phone without SMS, you will still be
notified that the message was sent, however the message will not be
received.
Customizing the Message Using Options
1. Create a new message.
2. Press Right Soft Key, Options.
3. Select the option(s) to customize.
Send: Sends the message.
Priority: Gives priority to the message. Normal/Urgent
Callback #: Inserts a pre-programmed callback number with your message.
On/Off/Edit
Deferred: Delays sending the message until the programmed time frame.
Immediate/After 3 days/After 2 days/After 1 day/After 12 hours/After 2
hours/After 1 hour/After 30 minutes
Validity: Validates delivery to the Short Message Center (SMC) without
being transmitted to the destination address for certain periods of time.
Those messages will be deleted within the programmed time frame. Default/30
minutes/1 hour / 2 hours/12 hours/1 day/2 days/3 days
Delivery Notice: Enhanced/On
Save: Saves the message into the saved folder.
Erase Field: Deletes address or contents of message field.
4. Complete and send the message.
Using Contacts to Send a Message
You can designate an entry saved in your Contacts as Address 1 instead of
manually entering the destination.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [3] Message.
3. Select [2] New Message.
4. Press Left Soft Key, Contacts.
5. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the Contact entry containing the
destination and press [OK].
6. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the SMS phone number or e-mail
address and press [OK].
NOTE: The Address 1 feature allows multisending of up to 10 total
addresses.
7. Complete the message as necessary.
Text Options
While you are composing the text of a message you can insert customized
text.
1. Create a new message.
2. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight Message then press [OK].
3. Press Right Soft Key, Options.
4. Select the option(s) to customize.
Insert Quick-Text: Inserts predefined phrases. Yes/No/Call Me/Need
Directions/Where Are You?/Will Call Later/Busy/On My Way/Will Arrive 15
Minutes/Thank You/Love You
Insert Object: Inserts objects into the message. Small Pictures/Large
Pictures/My Pictures/Sounds/My Melodies/Animations/ My Animations
Format Text: Allows you to change the look of the text.
Alignment/Font
Size/Font Style / Text Color/Background
Save Quick-Text: Allows you to define phrases to insert as Insert Quick
Text.
Insert Signature: Inserts a predefined signature. Custom/My Contact Info
5. Complete and send or save the message
Message Icon Reference
Icon is followed by Descriptions
Sent: Messages saved in Short Message Center (SMC) have been transmitted.
Fail: Indicates a failed message transmission.
Delivery: Message has been delivered.
Cancel: After transmission to message center has occurred, messages that
have not been delivered may be canceled by transmitting cancel message.
Lock: Indicates that messages are locked.
Multi-sending: Indicates more than one designated recipient.
Pending: Transmission is unavailable in a no service area. Messages are
pending transmission. Pending messages are transmitted automatically when
digital mode becomes available.
Inbox (Menu [3] [3])
The phone alerts you in 3 ways when you receive a new message:
By displaying a message notification on the screen.
By sounding a beep or vibrating, if set.
By blinking [ENVELOPE ICON]. (Only when you get a urgent message)
Received text messages, page messages, and e-mail lists may be searched and
the contents viewed. 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 NOT ENOUGH MEMORY is displayed and new
messages are not accepted.
Viewing Your Inbox
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [3] Message.
3. Press [3] Inbox.
4. Options from here:
Left Soft Key, Reply.
Right Soft Key, Options.
Reply w copy: Replies to the SMS with the original message attached.
Forward: Forwards a received message to others destination
address(es).
Erase: Deletes the selected message from the Inbox.
Save Address: Stores the callback number, e-mail address, and numbers in
user data included in the received message into your Contacts.
Save object: Saves pictures, animations, sounds, melodies and vcard objects
in Message Objects and Contacts allowing you to use Wallpaper and Ringtone.
Save quick-text: Saves the message into the Canned message list.
Save Message: Saves Inbox message into the Saved folder.
Lock/Unlock: Locks or unlocks the selected message. Locked messages can not
be deleted by the Erase Inbox and Erase All functions.
Outbox (Menu [3] [4])
Up to 50 sent messages can be stored in the Outbox. View lists and contents
of sent messages and verify whether the transmission was successful or not.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [3] Message.
3. Press [4] Outbox.
4. Press Left Soft Key, Resend.
Press Right Soft Key, Options.
Erase: Deletes the selected message from the Outbox.
Lock/Unlock: Locks a message so that it is not erased if the Erase Outbox
or Erase All feature is used.
Saved (Menu [3] [5])
Displays saved messages and draft messages.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [3] Message.
3. Press [5] Saved.
4. Press Left Soft Key, Resume.
Press Right Soft Key, Options.
Erase: Deletes the selected message.
Lock/Unlock: Locks a message so that it is not erased if the Erase Saved or
Erase All feature is used.
Msg Settings (Menu [3] [6])
Allows you to configure ten settings for received messages.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [3] Message.
3. Press [6] Msg Settings.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight one of the settings and press [OK] to
select it.
Auto Save: Auto Save/Prompt/Do not Save
Auto Delete: On/Off
Callback #: On/Off
Msg Alerts : Voice Mail Alert/Text Msg Alert/Email Alert/Page Alert/2 MIN
Alert
Signature: None/Custom/My VCard
Direct View: On/Off
Entry Mode: T9 Word/Abc/123
Edit Voice Mailbox 3
Quick-Text
Auto Play On/Off
Font Size: Small/Normal
Message Settings Sub-Menu Descriptions
Auto Save (Menu [3] [6] [1])
With this feature on, messages are automatically saved in the Outbox when
transmitted.
Auto Delete (Menu [3] [6] [2])
With this feature on, read messages are automatically deleted when you
exceed the storage limit.
Callback # (Menu [3] [6] [3])
Allows you to automatically send a designated callback number when you send
a message.
Msg Alerts (Menu [3] [6] [4])
Allows you to select the alert type for a new message. Alert types are
Voice Mail Alert, Text Msg Alert, Page Alert, and 2 MIN Alert.
Signature (Menu [3] [6] [5])
Allows you to make/edit a signature to automatically send with your
messages.
Direct View (Menu [3] [6] [6])
Allows you to directly display the content when receiving a message.
Entry Mode (Menu [3] [6] [7])
Allows you to select the default input method including IT9Word, Abc, 123.
Edit Voice Mailbox # (Menu [3] [6] [8])
Allows you to manually enter the access number for Voice Mail Service. This
number should only be used when VMS access number is not provided from the
network.
Quick-Text (Menu [3] [6] [9])
Display automatically scrolls down while viewing messages.
Auto Play (Menu [3] [6] [0])
Displays automatically scrolls down while viewing messages.
Font Size (Menu [3] [6] [*])
Allows you to determine the font to use when entering message content or
reading text Inbox, Outbox, and Saved Msgs Folders.
Erase All (Menu [3] [7])
Allows you to erase all text messages stored in your Inbox, Outbox, or
Saved Msgs Folders. You can also erase all messages at the same time.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [3] Messages.
3. Press [7] Erase All.
Press [1] Inbox to erase all messages stored in the Inbox.
Press [2] Outbox to erase all messages stored in the Outbox.
Press [3] Saved to erase all messages stored in the Saved Msgs Folders.
Press [4] All to erase all messages stored in the Inbox, Outbox, and
Saved Msgs Folders.
4. Press [1] Erase all. Confirmation message is displayed.
Get It Now (Menu [4])
Get It Now allows you to do more than just talk on your phone. Get It Now
is a technology and service that allows you to download and use
applications on your phone. With Get It Now, it is quick and easy to
personalize your phone to your lifestyle and tastes. Just download the
applications that appeal to you. With a wide range of software available,
from Ring Tones to games to productivity tools, you can be assured that you
can find something useful, practical, or down right entertaining. There are
constantly new applications being created for your use.
Downloading Applications
You can download applications and use Get It Now anywhere on the Verizon
Wireless 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 have voice mail,
downloading will not be interrupted by an incoming call, however the caller
will receive a busy signal.
When using applications, an incoming call will automatically pause the
application and allow you to answer the call. When you complete your call,
you can resume using the application.
Access and Options
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [4] Get It Now.
3. Options from here:
[1] Get Apps: To add, delete, or disable Get It Now
applications.
[2] Get Info: To view information about Get It Now
applications.
Get Apps (Menu [4] [1])
Allows you to download selected applications while displaying the Get It
Now application list relayed from the Get It Now server connection.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [4] Get It Now.
3. Select [1] Get Apps.
4. Press [OK].
5. Select [Get It Now] Icon and press [OK].
NOTE: Pressing the right arrow key will start Get It Now.
NOTE: When the file memory is full, the message "File Memory 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
them, at no additional purchase cost. Proceed?" will be displayed. If you
select Yes, the app(s) will be disabled.
et Info (Menu [4] [2])
Gives you information about the Get It Now selection key.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [4] Get It Now.
3. Select [2]Get Info.
4. Press [OK].
Managing Your Get It Now Applications
Add new applications and remove old ones at any time.
Disabling Applications
If you need more memory, but still want to be able to access the
application later, try using Disable. Disabling keeps the application usage
and purchase information, but removes it from memory. Restore an
application when needed.
1. Access Get It Now.
2. Select Settings.
3. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight Manage Apps, than press [OK].
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the application to be disabled, than
press [OK].
5. Select Disable.
Removing Applications
Only removing an application deletes it completely from the memory of the
phone. To restore an application once it has been removed will require that
you pay and download it again.
1. Access Get It Now.
2. Select Settings.
3. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight Manage Apps, than press [OK].
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the application to be removed, than
press [OK].
5. Select remove.
Mobile Web (Menu [5])
The MiniBrowser feature allows you to view internet content, via VZW with
MSN, especially designed for your mobile phone. Access and selections
within this feature are dependent upon your service provider. For specific
information on MiniBrowser access through your phone, contact your service
provider.
Access and Options
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [5] Web.
[1] Start Browser
[2] Web Messages
[3] Alert Beep
Start Browser (Menu [5] [1])
Allows you to initiate a MiniBrowser session.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [5] Mobile Web.
3. Press [1] Start Browser.
4. A reminder of the change will appear; press [OK] Yes to launch
MiniBrowser, if required.
After a few seconds, you will see the Home Page.
Ending a MiniBrowser Session
End a MiniBrowser session by pressing [END].
Navigating Through the Browser
On-Screen items may be presented in one of the following ways:
Numbered options
You can use your numeric keypad or you can select the items by moving the
cursor and pressing the appropriate Soft Keys.
Links embedded in Content
You can act on the options or the links by using the Soft Keys just below
the display screen.
Text or numbers
You can select the items by moving the cursor and pressing the appropriate
Soft Keys.
Scrolling
Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] 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 [NAVIGATION KEYS] to quickly move the cursor up and down on
the current screen.
Scrolling by Page
Press the Slide Keys to move up and down a page at a time.
Home Page
To go to the Home Page, press and hold [SEND].
View Browser Menu
Press Voice Command Key to use the Browser Menu.
View Browser Alert Inbox
Press and hold [0] key to use the Browser Alert Inbox.
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.
Left Soft Key
Left Soft Key is used primarily for first options or selecting an item but
its function may change, depending on the content displayed.
Right Soft Key
Right Soft Key is used primarily for secondary options or a menu of
secondary options.
Entering Text, Numbers, or Symbols
When prompted to enter text, the current text entry method appears above
the Right Soft Key as Alpha, Symbol, Number, Word. To change the input
mode, press the Right Soft Key. To create an upper case character, use
[STAR].
The current text method appears above the Right Soft Key as ALPHA and
allows you to shift input case sensitivity.
Clearing Out Text/Number Entered
When entering text or numbers, press [CLR] to clear the last number, letter
or symbol. Press and hold [CLR] to clear the input field completely.
Initiating a Phone Call From Minibrowser
You can make a phone call from Minibrowser if the site you are using
supports the feature (the phone number may be highlighted and Left Soft Key
appears as Call).
The browser connection is terminated when you initiate the call. After you
end the call, your phone returns to the screen from which you initiated the
call.
Web Messages (Menu [5] [2])
Allows you to view Web messages, If there are any browser messages, the
list is displayed from newest to oldest.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [5] Mobile Web.
3. Press [2] Web Messages.
A message "Charges will apply, Start MiniBrowser?" is displayed.
4. Press [1] Yes. Your list of Web messages is displayed.
Alert beep (Menu [5] [3])
Allows you to select a browser alert sound.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [5] Mobile Web.
3. Press [3] Alert Beep.
4. Select an alert option. Mute/2 Beeps/4 Beeps
My Media (Menu [6])
This menu allows you to download and use a wide variety of graphics,
sounds, and more.
Access and Options
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [6] My Media.
3. Select a sub-menu.
[1] Graphics
[2] Music
[3] Message Objects
Graphics (Menu [6] [1])
Allows you to choose the background displayed on the phone.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [6] My Media.
3. Press [1] Graphics.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight your selection than press [OK] to
select.
Music (Menu [6] [2])
Allows you to choose the ring tones heard for incoming calls.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [6], My Media.
3. Press [2], Music.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight your selection than press [OK] to
select.
Message Objects (Menu [6] [3])
Allows you to set objects to correspond with your messages.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [6] My Media.
3. Press [3] Message Objects.
4. Press the corresponding number key to select one of the following:
[1] Small Pictures
[2] Large Pictures
[3] My Pictures
[4] Sounds
[5] My Melodies
[6] Animations
[7] My Animations
5. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight your selection than press [OK].
Voice (Menu [7])
Voice Menu allows you to use your voice to activate certain features of
your phone such as the Scheduler, Memo, and Driving Mode.
Access and Options
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [7] Voice.
3. Select a sub-menu.
[1] Start Commands
[2] Voice Memos
[3] Voice Settings
[4] Help
NOTE: For voice recognition, keep surrounding area quiet and speak clearly.
NOTE: When entering names in your Contacts list, avoid symbols other than
letters (such as digits and punctuation marks).
NOTE: Pronounce phone numbers digit by digit. Do not say "1-800" as "one
eight hundred." Instead, say "One, eight, zero, zero."
Start Commands "(Menu [7] [1])
Allows you to use your voice to activate certain features of your phone.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [7] Voice.
3. Press [1] Start Commands.
1. Call Someone: Phone call is made by saying the name, saved in the
Contacts, based on List Contacts search.
2. Voicemail: Connects to *86 and Voice Mail.
3. Digit Dial: Phone call is made by saying the telephone number of 4, 7,
10 and 11 digits.
4. Service Alerts: Reads out the number of missed calls, new Voice Mails,
and new messages.
5. Missed Calls: Reads out the number of new missed calls and the list of
all missed calls.
6. Contact: Reads, creates, or erases the Contacts.
7. Driving: Switches the hands-free driving mode on and off.
8. Announce: Sets the Announce Mode On/Off.
9. Time and Date: Announces the time and date and displays it on the
phone.
10. Phone Status: Reads out the phone status.
NOTE: Voice function is recognized only in English, but Spanish is not
supported. For instance "San Jose: is not recognized as [San Hose], Spanish
pronunciation, but as [San Jose] as in English.
To voice-dial a name from your Contacts list:
1. Flip open the phone, and press the Voice Command Key( ).
2. When prompted, say "Call Someone".
3. When prompted again, say a name from your Contacts list.
4. When asked to confirm, say "Yes". The phone dials the person's number.
NOTE: You should select the phone label, if the phone numbers stored are
more then two.
To voice-dial a number:
1. Flip open the phone, and press the Voice Dial key.
2. When prompted, say "Digit Dial."
3. When prompted again, say a phone number.
4. When asked to confirm, say "Yes." The phone dials the number.
Voice Memos (Menu [7] [2])
Allows you to listen to, add, and to erase short verbal reminders.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [7] Voice.
3. Press [3] Voice Memos.
4. Press Left Soft Key, New to record a new voice memo.
5. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight your desired Voice Memo and press
Right Soft Key, Options. Edit title/Memory info/Erase/Erase all.
6. Follow the Voice Memo prompts. A confirmation message is displayed.
Voice Settings (Menu [7] [3])
Allows you to select options for voice activation, announce alerts and
recognition results; and enables you to adapt the phone to recognize your
way of saying numbers.
Voice Commands (Menu [7] [3] [1])
Allows you to set how you activate voice recognition.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [7] Voice.
3. Press [4] Voice Settings.
4. Press [1] Voice Commands.
5. Select either of the following than press [OK].
Flip open: Activates voice recognition whenever you flip open the phone.
(When the phone is already open, you activate voice recognition by
pressing the voice command key.)
Side key only: Activates voice recognition when you flip open the phone
and press the voice command key.
When the Announce Mode is on, the highlighted menu will be announced.
For example,
1) Press Left Soft Key Menu.
2) Main menu screen appears, phone announces “Main menu”.
3) Then, phone announces the first menu item that is highlighted.
4) When the cursor is moved, the highlighted menu item is announced.
5) Menu readout only to the first sub-level.
Announce Alerts (Menu [7] [4] [2])
Allows you to notify the caller ID and sender of message by voice.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [7] Voice.
3. Press [4] Voice Settings.
4. Press [2] Announce Alerts.
5. Select On/Off and press [OK].
NOTE: When Announce Alerts is set, [PAC MAN ICON] is displayed on the
screen.
Best Match (Menu [7] [4] [3])
After you say a name or a number, your phone displays the recognition
results- the name or number that best matches the one you said - and asks
you to confirm. Select the number of results that you want your phone to
display.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [7] Voice.
3. Press [4] Voice Settings.
4. Press [3] Best Match.
5. Select an option and press [OK].
1 Result: Displays the name or number that best matches the one you said.
4 Results: Displays the four names or numbers that best match the one you
said and asks you if the first one is correct. If you say "Yes" the
phone makes the call. If you say "No", the phone suggests the second
one in the list, and so on, up to the fourth result.
Train Words (Menu [7] [3] [5])
Command Train is an optional personalization feature that helps your phone
recognize the way you pronounce commands. If you do not get consistently
good results with the commands, perform this brief, one-time session.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [7] Voice.
3. Press [4] Voice Settings.
4. Press [4] Train Words.
5. Select Training On/Training Off and press [OK].
Commands/Digits/Yes, No/Contact/Phone Label
6. Select Training On/Training Off and press OV.
Help (Menu [7] [6])
Helps you to use Voice menu.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [7] Voice.
3. Press [6] Help.
Tools (Menu [8])
Your phone tools include a Alarm Clock, Notepad, EZ Tip Calculator,
Calculator, and World Clock.
Access and Options
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [8] Tools.
3. Select a sub-menu.
[1] Alarm Clock.
[2] Scheduler
[3] Notepad
[4] Ez Tip Calc
[5] Calculator
[6] World Clock
Alarm Clock (Menu [8] [1])
Allows you to set one of four alarms. The current time is displayed at the
top of the screen when you select an alarm to set. At the alarm time, Alarm
1 (or 2 or 3, as applicable) will be displayed on the LCD screen and the
alarm will sound.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [8] Tools.
3. Press [1] Alarm Clock.
4. Select the alarm you want to edit. [1] Alarm 1/[2] Alarm 2/[3] Alarm
3/[4] Quick Alarm.
Alarm 1 / Alarm 2 / Alarm 3 / Quick Alarm
5. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the alarm time then press [OK].
6. Set the time for alarm and press Left Soft Key, Save.
7. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight Once (recurring setting).
8. Press [NAVIGATION KEYS] to select one of the following: Once/Daily/Mon-
Fri/Weekends
9. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight Ring (ring type setting) and press
[OK].
10. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to select one of the available alarm ring types
and press [OK].
11. Press Left Soft Key, Save.
Scheduler (Menu [8] [2])
Allows you to conveniently keep and access your agenda(s). Simply store
your appointments and your phone will alert you with a reminder of your
appointment.
1. Press Left Soft Key Menu.
2. Press [8] Tools.
3. Press [2] Scheduler.
4. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to highlight the scheduled day.
Moves cursor to the left.
Moves cursor to the right.
Moves to the previous week.
Moves to the next week.
5. Press Left Soft Key Add.
6. Enter your schedule information including:
Date
Time
Content
Voice
Repeating event
When to ring the alarm reminder
Which ring alarm to sound
7. Press Left Soft Key Save.
Notepad (Menu [8] [2])
Allows you to read, add, edit, and erase notes to yourself.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [8] Tools.
3. Press [1] Notepad.
4. Press Left Soft Key, Add to write a new note.
Ez Tip Calc (Menu [8] [3])
Allows you to quickly and easily calculate the amounts for a bill with the
amount of the bill, the amount of the tip and the number of people as
variables.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [8] Tools.
3. Press [3] Ez Tip Calc.
Calculator (Menu [8] [4])
Allows you to calculate simple mathematical computations. You can enter
numbers up to the second decimal place.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [8] Tools.
3. Press [4] Calculator.
NOTE: Calculations can be made with up to 32 characters at one time (e.g.,
63+78-21 would be 8 characters).
World Clock (Menu [8] [5])
Allows you to determine the current time in another time zone or country.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [8] Tools.
3. Press [5] World Clock.
NOTE: Press Left Soft Key Set DST to set DST.
Settings (Menu [9])
The Setup menu has options to customize your phone.
Access and Options
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Select a sub-menu.
Sounds
Display
System
Security
Call Setup
1x Data
Location
Phone Info
Sounds (Menu [9] [1])
Options to customize the phone's sounds.
Ringers (Menu [9] [1] [1])
Sets ring tones for types of incoming calls.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [1] Sounds then press [1] Ringers.
4. Select Caller ID/No Caller ID/Restrict.
5. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to select a ringer then press [OK] to save the
sound.
key Tone (Menu [9] [1] [2])
Allows you to set the Key Tone length and touch tone playback speed.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [1] Sounds then press [2] Key Tone.
4. Select either of the following then press [OK].
Normal: Sends out a tone for a fixed period of time even if you keep the
key pressed.
Long: Sends out a continuous tone for as long as you keep the key pressed.
NOTE: Dual-Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF) Signaling by the simultaneous
transmission of two tones, one from a group of low frequencies and another
from a group of high frequencies. Each group of frequencies consists of
four frequencies. Setting the Key Beep length to Long will extend the DTMF
tone.
Volume (Menu [9] [1] [3])
Allows you to set various volume settings.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [1] Sounds then press [3] Volume.
4. Select Ringer/Earpiece/Key Beep/Speaker Phone.
5. Adjust the volume of the ringer with [NAVIGATION KEYS] then press [OK]
to save the setting.
Alerts (Menu [9] [1] [4])
Allows you to set any of the four Alert options to either On or Off.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [1] Sounds, than [4] Alerts.
4. Select an alert option.
Service Change (Menu [9] [1] [4] [1])
Alerts you when service changes. When you enter a service area, the phone
displays "Entering Service Area" message. When you leave a service area,
the phone displays "Leaving Service Area" message.
Minute Beep (Menu [9] [1] [4] [2])
Alerts you 10 seconds before the end of every minute during a call.
Call Connect (Menu [9] [1] [4] [3])
Alerts you when the call is connected.
Back To Top (Menu [9] [1] [4] [4])
Alerts you when you scroll through the end of a menu list.
ERI Sounds (Menu [9] [1] [4] [5])
Alerts you the status of cellular service.
5. Select an option and press [OK].
6. Set On/Off with [NAVIGATION KEYS] than press [OK].
Power On/Off Tone (Menu [9] [1] [5])
Allows you to set the phone to sound a tone when the phone is powered on,
powered off, or both.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [1] Sounds.
4. Press [5] Power On/Off Tone.
5. Set your selection with [NAVIGATION KEYS].
6. Press [OK] to save the setting.
Display (Menu [9] [2])
Options to customize the phone's display screen.
Banner (Menu [9] [2] [1])
Allows you to enter a string of up to 16 characters which display on the
LCD screen.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [2] Display.
4. Press [1] Banner.
5. Enter your banner text than press [OK].
Backlight (Menu [9] [2] [2])
Allows you to set the duration for illuminating the backlight. Main LCD,
front LCD, and Key Light are set separately.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [2] Display.
4. Press [2] Backlight.
5. Choose a Backlight sub-menu and press [OK]. [1] Main LCD/ [2] Key Light
Timer
6. Choose a setting and press [OK]. [1] Timer/[2] Brightness
If an amount of time is set for the timer option, the time starts after the
last key was pressed.
Main LCD(Menu [9] [2] [2] [1])
Timer Options
7 seconds
15 seconds
30 seconds
Always on means that the backlight is always on while flip (cellcase) is
open.
Always off means that the backlight is never on.
Brightness
Sets the brightness level of the backlight.
Key Light Timer (Menu [9] [2] [2] [2])
7 seconds
15 seconds
30 seconds
Always on means that the backlight is always on while flip (cellcase) is
open.
Always off means that the backlight is never on.
Screens (Menu [9] [2] [3])
Allows you to choose the kind of background to be displayed on the phone.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [2] Display.
4. Press [3] Screens.
5. Select Wallpaper/Power On/Power Off.
6. Select from different screens then press Left Soft Key, Save.
Menu Style (Menu [9] [2] [4])
Allows you to choose whether you want the menu to show as a list or as
icons.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [2] Display.
4. Press [4] Menu Style.
5. Select Icon or List and press [OK].
Clocks (Menu [9] [2] [5])
Allows you to choose the kind of clock to be displayed on the LCD screen.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [2] Display.
4. Press [5] Clocks.
5. Select Normal/Analog/Digital than press Left Soft Key, Save.
Theme Colors (Menu [9] [2] [6])
Allows you to choose the color of the background screen.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [2] Display.
4. Press [6] Theme Colors.
5. Select Default/Green/Violet/Orange then press [OK].
Status LED Colors (Menu [9] [2] [7])
Allows you to choose the color of the LED Status.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [2] Display.
4. Press [7] Status LED Colors.
5. Choose a sub-menu and press [OK].
[1] Incoming Calls/[2] New SMS Alerts/[3] Reminders/[4] Roaming Calls/[5]
Battery Low
6. Select the color which you want to assign.
Dynamic/Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/Magenta/Cyan/Off
Contrast(Menu [9] [2] [8])
Allows you to set the level of contrast for your LCD screen.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [2] Display.
4. Press [8] Contrast.
5. Choose a Contrast sub-menu and press [OK].
[1] Main LCD/ [2] Front LCD.
6. Use [NAVIGATION KEYS] to adjust the contrast level.
Fonts (Menu [9] [2] [9])
Allows you to set the size and color of the font.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [2] Display.
4. Press [9] Fonts.
Calling Digits (Menu [9] [2] [9] [1])
1. Select Size/Color.
2. Press [NAVIGATION KEYS] until you find the size or color you desire then
press [OK] to save.
Text Editor (Menu [9] [2] [9] [2])
1. Select Size/Color.
2. Press [NAVIGATION KEYS] until you find the size or color you desire then
press [OK] to save.
Language(Menu [9] [2] [0])
Allows you to set the bilingual feature according to your preference.
Choose between English and Spanish.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [2] Display.
4. Press [0] Language.
5. Set English/Spanish with [NAVIGATION KEYS] then press [OK].
System (Menu [9] [3])
The System menu allows you to designate specific system network settings.
Select System (Menu [9] [3] [1])
Allows you to set up the phone producer’s management environment. Leave
this setting as the default unless you want to alter system selection as
instructed by your service provider.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [3] System.
4. Press [1] Select System.
5. Select Home Only/Automatic then press [OK].
Set NAM (Menu [9 ][3] [2])
Allows you to select the phone’s NAM (Number Assignment Module) if the
phone is registered with multiple service providers.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [3] System.
4. Press [2] Set NAM.
5. Select NAM1/NAM2 then press [OK].
Auto NAM (Menu [9] [3] [3])
Allows the phone to automatically switch between programmed telephone
numbers corresponding to the service provider area.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [3] System.
4. Press [3] Auto NAM.
5. Select On/Off then press [OK].
Serving System (Menu [9] [3] [4])
Identifies the channel number of a system that is served and a SID Number.
This information is only for technical support.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [3] System.
4. Press [4] Serving System.
Security (Menu [9 [4])
The Security menu allows you to secure the phone electronically.
Lock Phone (Menu [9] [4 ][1])
Keeps your phone from unauthorized use. Once the phone is locked, it is in
restricted mode until the lock code is entered. You can receive phone calls
and still make emergency calls. You can modify the lock code using the New
Lock code within the Security menu.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [4] Security.
4. Enter the four-digit lock code. The lock code is commonly the last 4
digits of your phone number.
5. Press [1] Lock Phone.
6. Select an option then press [OK].
Unlock: The phone is never locked (Lock mode can be used).
Lock: The phone is always locked. When locked, you can receive incoming
calls or make only emergency calls.
On Power Up: The phone is locked when it is turned on.
Restrict (Menu [9] [4] [2])
Allows you to restrict outgoing calls. If you set this feature to On, you
can only place calls to emergency numbers and phone numbers stored in your
Contacts. You can still receive calls in the restrict mode.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [4] Security.
4. Enter the four-digit lock code.
5. Press [2] Restrict.
6. Select On/Off then press [OK].
Emergency #s (Menu [9] [4] [3])
Allows you to enter 3 emergency numbers. You can call these emergency
numbers and 911, even when the phone is locked or restricted.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [4] Security.
4. Enter the four-digit lock code.
5. Press [3] Emergency #s.
6. Select an emergency number using [NAVIGATION KEYS].
7. Enter an emergency phone number then press [OK].
Change Code (Menu [9] [4] [4])
Allows you to enter a new four-digit lock code.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [4] Security.
4. Enter the four-digit lock code.
5. Press [4] Change Code.
6. For confirmation, it will ask you to enter the new lock code again.
Erase Contacts (Menu [9] [4] [5])
Allows you to erase all of your Contacts at once.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [4] Security.
4. Enter the four-digit lock code.
5. Press [5] Erase Contacts.
6. Select Erase all #s then press [OK].
Reset Default (Menu [9] [4] [6])
Allows you to reset your phone to the factory default settings.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [4] Security.
4. Enter the four-digit lock code.
5. Press [6] Reset Default.
6. Press [OK], select Revert then press [OK].
Call Setup (Menu [9] [5])
The Call Setup menu allows you to designate how the phone handles both
incoming and outgoing calls.
Auto Retry (Menu [9] [5] [1])
Allows you to set the length of time the phone waits before automatically
redialing a number when the attempted call fails.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [5] Call Setup.
4. Press [1] Auto Retry.
5. Select Off/Every 10 seconds/Every 30 seconds/Every 60 seconds then press
[OK].
Answer Call (Menu [9] [5] [2])
Allows you to determine how to initiate an answered call.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [5] Call Setup.
4. Press [2] Answer Call.
5. Select Flip Open/Any Key/SEND Only then press [OK].
Auto-Answer (Menu [9] [5] [3])
Allows you to select the number of rings before the phone automatically
answers a call. This feature is intended for use with hands free devices,
but is an independent feature of the phone and must be manually turned
on/off when connected or disconnected from the device.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [5] Call Setup.
4. Press [3] Auto-Answer.
5. Select an option then press [OK].
Off
After 1 ring When you have an incoming call, the phone automatically
responds after 1 ring with the clamshell either opened or closed.
After 3 rings When you have an incoming call, the phone automatically
responds after 3 rings with the clamshell either opened or closed.
One-Touch Dial (Menu [9] [5] [4])
Allows you to initiate a speed dial call by pressing and holding the speed
dial digit. If set to Disable, Speed Dial numbers designated in your
Contacts will not function.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [5] Call Setup.
4. Press [4] One-Touch Dial.
5. Select Enable/Disable then press [OK].
Voice Privacy (Menu [9] [5] [5])
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 Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [5] Call Setup.
4. Press [5] Voice Privacy.
5. Select Enhanced/Standard then press [OK].
Auto Volume (Menu [9] [5] [6])
Provides a better audio experience by enabling the Auto Volume feature to
control the dynamic range and volume of the sending and receiving voice
across different levels of speaker and environments.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] settings.
3. Press [5] Call Setup.
4. Press [6] Auto Volume.
5. Select On/Off then press [OK].
TTY Mode (Menu [9] [5] [7])
Allows you to attach a TTY device enabling you to communicate with parties
also using a TTY device. A phone with TTY support is able to translate
typed characters to voice. Voice can also be translated into characters and
then displayed on the TTY.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [5] Call Setup.
4. Press [7] TTY Mode.
5. Press [OK].
6. Select TTY Full/TTY+TALK/TTY+HEAR/TTY Off then press [OK].
1x Data (Menu [9] [6])
This menu allows you to use wireless data communication services. Wireless
data communication services refers to the utilization of subscriber
terminals for access to the internet with personal computers or laptops at
19.2 Kbps or at a maximum of 230.4 Kbps. The connection speed depends on
your carrier’s network and other variables. Contact communication
information specifications must match the network.
Data/Fax (Menu [9] [6] [1])
Allows you to use your phone to transmit data and faxes.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [6] 1x Data.
4. Press [1] Data/ Fax.
5. Select Off/Fax In Once/Fax In Always/Data In Once/Data In Always then
press [OK].
NOTE: The Data Connection Kit allows you to connect your PC or PDA to your
LG wireless phone, freeing you from having to locate a telephone outlet.
You can send or receive an e-mail, a fax, or access the Internet anytime,
anywhere.
Select Port (Menu [9] [6] [2])
Allows you to select the data port.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [6] 1x Data.
4. Press [2] Select Port.
5. Select RS-232C (COM Port)/Closed then press [OK].
Port Speed (Menu [9] [6] [3])
Allows you to set the port speed. Set the port speed based on your
carrier’s network. Contact your carrier to determine the maximum available
speed.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [6] 1x Data.
4. Press [3] Port Speed.
5. Select 19200/115200/230400 then press [OK].
NOTE: When using the 1X HSPD data service via an RS-232C data cable, the
port speed is set to 115,200 (230,400 is not supported). When using the 1X
HSPD data service via a USB data cable, you may get better port speed if
the port speed is set to 230,400 rather than 115,200.
Location (Menu [9] [7])
Menu for GPS (Global Positioning System: Satellite assisted location
information system) mode.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [7] Location.
4. Select Location On/E911 Only then press [OK].
NOTE: GPS satellite signals are not always transmitted, especially under
bad atmospheric and environmental conditions, indoors or otherwise.
Phone Info (Menu [9] [8])
The Phone Info menu provides you with specific information pertaining to
your phone model.
My Phone Number (Menu [9] [8][1])
Allows you to view your phone number.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [8] Phone Info.
4. Press [1] My Phone Number.
S/W Version (Menu [9] [8] [2])
Allows you to view the software, PRL, ERI, and browser version.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [8] Phone Info.
4. Press [2] S/W Version.
Icon Glossary (Menu [9] [8] [3])
Allows you to view all the icons and their meanings.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [8] Phone Info.
4. Press [3] Icon Glossary.
Shortcut Help (Menu [9] [8] [4])
Allows you to view condensed information about using the phone.
1. Press Left Soft Key, Menu.
2. Press [9] Settings.
3. Press [8] Phone Info.
4. Press [4] Shortcut Help.
From the Standby screen, press [CLR].
Safety
TIA Safety Information
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal
Antenna Care
Phone Operation
Tips on Efficient Operation
Driving
Electronic Devices
Pacemakers
Hearing Aids
Other Medical Devices
Health Care Facilities
Vehicles
Posted Facilities
Aircraft
Blasting Areas
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
Charger and Adapter Safety
Battery Information and Care
Safety Information
FDA Consumer Update
Consumer Information on SAR
10 Driving Safety Tips
Accessories
Warranty Information
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TIA Safety Information
The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld
phones.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal
Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and
receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency
(RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF
exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both
U.S. and international standards bodies:
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 from universities, government health agencies,
and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI
Standard (C95.1). The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines
(and those standards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may
violate FCC regulations.
Phone Operation
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the
antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.
Tips on Efficient Operation
For your phone to operate most efficiently: Do not touch the antenna
unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects
call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level
than otherwise needed.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the area
where you drive and always obey them. Also, if using your phone while
driving, please observe the following:
Give full attention to driving - driving safely is your first
responsibility;
Use hands-free operation, if available;
Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions or the law so require.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However,
certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals
from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum
separation of six (6) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless
phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their
pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;
Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;
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.
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.) Optional for
each phone manufacturer.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of
your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF
energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information.
Health Care Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted
in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities
may use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehicle.
You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been
added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so 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 explosive
atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could
cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always
marked clearly. Potential areas may include: fueling areas (such as
gasoline stations); below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or
storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane
or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as
grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally
be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
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.
Charger and Adapter Safety
Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone and void your
warranty.
The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only.
Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use in
places with high humidity, such as a bathroom.
Battery Information and Care
Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or
battery and could cause the battery to explode.
The battery does not need to be fully discharged 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.
Keep the battery's metal contacts clean.
Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance.
The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement.
Recharge the battery after long periods of non-use to maximize battery
life.
Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in areas
of high humidity, such as the bathroom.
Battery life will decrease if exposed to extreme hot or cold
temperatures.
Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and environmental
conditions.
Use of extended backlighting, MiniBrowser, and data connectivity kits
affect battery life and talk/standby times.
Safety Information
lease read and observe the following information for safe and proper use
of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep the user’s guide in an
accessible place at all times after reading it.
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards
Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid
electric shock or fire.
Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generate
sparks.
Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and keep the
minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources.
Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the power
plug pin when it is dirty.
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.
When using the power plug, ensure that it is firmly connected. If it is
not, it may cause excessive heat or fire.
Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the power
cord to be crimped as it may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not disassemble the phone.
Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-
circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire.
If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle
of the phone (power plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin,
paperclip or pen) may short-circuit the phone. Always cover the
receptacle when not in use.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Metallic articles such as a coin,
paperclip or pen in your pocket or bag may short-circuit the + and –
terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery) upon moving.
Short-circuit of the terminal may damage the battery and cause an
explosion.
Do not disassemble the battery as it may cause electric shock, short-
circuit, or fire.
Do not expose the phone to excessive vibration or sharp impact.
Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery
to explode.
General Warnings and Cautions
Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.
Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your mouth may cause
serious injury.
Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card,
phone card, bank book or subway ticket near your phone. The magnetism of
the phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip.
Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a
call.
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 of time, store it in a safe
place with the power cord unplugged.
Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided by LG. The
warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.
Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio)
may cause interference to the phone.
Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories.
Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently
invalidate the warranty.
Use only the antenna provided or approved by LG. Unauthorized antennas,
modifications or attachments may affect the quality of phone call, damage
the phone, or result in violation of FCC regulations.
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 use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example:
aircraft).
Do not expose the phone to high temperatures or high humidity.
Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, turn it off
immediately and remove the battery. If the phone does not work, take it
to an LG Authorized Service Center.
The power cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause (cancer, and) birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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 is no proof, however, that
wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of
radiofrequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They
also emit very low levels of RF when in the standby mode. Whereas high
levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to
low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse
health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any
biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological
effects may occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional
research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in
reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent
results.
2. What is the FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting
consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it
does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority
to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radiofrequency energy
(RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, the FDA
could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the
health hazard and to repair, replace, or recall the phones so that the
hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory
actions, the FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of
steps, including the following:
Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the
type emitted by wireless phones;
Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the
user that is not necessary for device function; and
Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible
information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human
health.
The FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies
that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure
coordinated efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belong to
this working group:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Environmental Protection Agency
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working
group activities, as well. The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for
wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All
phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety
guidelines that limit RF exposure. The FCC relies on the FDA and other
health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones.
The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks
rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the
wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these
base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can
get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the subject of the
safety questions discussed in this document.
3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?
The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones with
built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” phones. These
types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radiofrequency
energy (RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s
head.
These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety guidelines that were developed
with the advice of the FDA and other federal health and safety agencies.
When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure
to RF is drastically lower because a person's RF exposure decreases rapidly
with increasing distance from the source. The so-called “cordless phones,”
which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house,
typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures
far below the FCC safety limits.
4. What are the results of the research done already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many
studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal
experiments investigating the effects of radiofrequency energy (RF)
exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting
results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal
studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the
development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies
that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been
genetically engineered or treated with cancercausing chemicals so as to be
pre-disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure. Other studies
exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are
not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we
don’t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human
health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000.
Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the
use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or
acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other
cancers. None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful
health effects from wireless phone RF exposures. 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 health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people
actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are
needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years.
However, very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable
proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies
can provide data that is directly applicable to human populations, but 10
or more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health
effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between the time of
exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop — if they
do — may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies
is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-
day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as
the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.
6. What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects
of wireless phone RF?
The FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with
groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority
animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the
effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization
International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in
1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a
detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new
research programs around the world. The project has also helped develop a
series of public information documents on EMF issues.
The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA)
have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do
research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific
oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and
academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts
with independent investigators. The initial research will include both
laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also
include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of
the latest research developments around the world.
7. How can I find out how much radio frequency energy exposure I can get by
using my wireless phone?
All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit radio frequency
energy (RF) exposures. The FCC established these guidelines in consultation
with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies. The FCC
limit for RF exposure from wireless telephones is set at a Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit
is consistent with the safety standards developed by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National Council on
Radiation Protection and Measurement. The exposure limit takes into
consideration the body’s ability to remove heat from the tissues that
absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to
have effects. Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure
level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website (http://
www.fcc.gov/oet/ rfsafety) gives directions for locating the FCC
identification number on your phone so you can find your phone’s RF
exposure level in the online listing.
8. What has the FDA done to measure the radio frequency energy coming from
wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a
technical standard for measuring the radio frequency energy (RF) exposure
from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and
leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard, “Recommended
Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in
the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental
Techniques,” sets forth the first consistent test methodology for measuring
the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The
test method uses a tissue-simulating model of the human head. Standardized
SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of
measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the
measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole
body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or
milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a
wireless phone complies with safety guidelines.
9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy
from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we do not know
that there is — it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about
avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize
your exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in
how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent
using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure.
If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you
could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since
the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you
could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use
a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna.
Again, the scientific data 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 phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones,
including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower
exposure to radio frequency energy (RF), the measures described above would
apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of
wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF
source will reduce RF exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that
children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the
government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a
recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that
using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their
recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health
hazard exists.
11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some
electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test
method to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac
pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is
now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of
Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the FDA,
medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late
2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac
pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI.
The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless
phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute
of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test
methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones
so that no interference occurs when a person uses a “compatible” phone and
a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by
the IEEE in 2000.
The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible
interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be
found to occur, the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and
work to resolve the problem.
12. Where can I find additional information?
For additional information, please refer to the following resources:
FDA web page on wireless phones
(http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/phones/index.html)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program
(http://
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection
(http://
www.icnirp.de)
World Health Organization (WHO) international EMF Project
(http://
www.who.int/emf)
National Radiological Protection Board (UK)
(http://www.nrpb.org.uk/)
Consumer Information on SAR
(Specific Absorption Rate)
This Model Phone Meets the Government’s Requirements for Exposure to Radio
Waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is
designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to
radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of
the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and
establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general populat