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Important Safety Precautions

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Read these instructions. Breaking the rules may be dangerous orillegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide.

WARNING! Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury ordeath.

1. Never use an unapproved battery since this coulddamage the phone and/or battery and could causethe battery to explode.

2. Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it willcause the battery to explode.

3. Never store your phone in temperatures less than-4F or greater than 122F.

4. Do not dispose of your battery by fire or withhazardous or flammable materials.

5. When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or setup the hands-free kit near to the air bag. If wirelessequipment is improperly installed and the air bag is

deployed, you may be seriously injured.6. Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.

7. Do not use the phone in areas where its use isprohibited. (For example: aircraft)

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1. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to directsunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such asa bathroom.

2. Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene,

thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. Thiscould cause a fire.

3. Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. Itmay harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.

4. Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as thephone may generate sparks.

5. Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting,pulling, or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as

it may cause a fire or electric shock.6. Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do

not allow the power cord to be crimped as it maycause electric shock or fire.

7. Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it isbeing charged. It may cause an electric shock orseriously damage your phone.

8. Do not disassemble the phone.

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1. Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it mayshort-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire.

2. Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your bodyduring a call.

3. Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animals teeth ornails, come into contact with the battery. This could cause a fire.

4. Store the battery out of reach of children.5. Be careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as

rubber plugs, earphone, connection parts of the phone, etc.)This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation resulting in seriousinjury or death.

6. Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to

avoid electric shock or fire.

7. Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. Thewarranty will not be applied to products provided by othersuppliers.

8. Only authorized personnel should service the phone and itsaccessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidentsand consequently invalidate the warranty.

9. Your service provider programs one or more emergency phonenumbers, such as 911, that you can call under anycircumstances, even when your phone is locked. Your phones

preprogrammed emergency number(s) may not work in alllocations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placeddue to network, environmental, or interference issues.

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Table of Contents

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Important SafetyPrecautions 1

Table of Contents 4

Welcome 8

Technical Details 9

Phone Overview 12Installing the Battery 15

Removing the Battery 15

Menu Tree 16

Getting Started with YourPhone 18

Charging the Battery 18

Charging with USB 19

Battery Temperature Protection 19

Battery Charge Level 20

Signal Strength 20

Turning the Phone On and Off 20

Making Calls 21

Redialing Calls 21

Receiving Calls 22

Screen Icons 22

Quick Access to ConvenientFeatures 23

Vibrate Mode 23

Sounds Off 23

Mute Function 23

Volume Quick Adjustment 23Call Waiting 24

Caller ID 24

Voice Commands 24

Entering and EditingInformation 25

Contacts in Your PhonesMemory 26

Storing Basics 26

Customizing Individual Entries 26

Speed Dial 27

Storing a Number with Pauses 28

Adding Another Phone Number 29

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Changing the Default Number 31

Deleting 31

Speed Dialing 32

Contacts 34

1. New Contact 34

2. Contact List 34

3. Groups 35

4. Speed Dials 36

5. My Name Card 37

Call History 38

1. Missed Calls 38

2. Received Calls 39

3. Dialed Calls 394. All Calls 40

5. View Call Timers 40

Messaging 41

1. Voicemail 412. Create Message 42

3. Inbox 45

4. E-mail 47

5. Instant Messaging 47

6. Sent 48

7. Drafts 49

8. Web Alerts 50

9. Short Codes 50

MSG Settings 51

Erasing Messages 52Wireless Web 53

1. Launch Web 53

2. Bookmarks 55

3. Go to Site 55

Media 56

1. Ringtones & Sounds 56

1.1 Get New Ringtones 56

1.2 My Ringtones 571.3 My Sounds 58

2. Pictures 58

2.1 Get New Pictures 59

2.2 My Pictures 59

3. Camera 60

Search 62

1. Search the Web 62

2. Find Ringtones &

Wallpapers 62

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Games & Apps 63

1. Games 63

2. Apps 63

Tools 64

1. Bluetooth Menu 64

1.1 Add New Device 65

My Device Info 67

Turn On 68

Discovery Mode 68

Supported Profiles 69

Last Search 69

Auto Pair Handsfree 69

Transferring Audio 702. Voice Commands 72

2.1 Call 73

2.2 Send Msg to 73

2.3 Go to 732.4 Check 74

2.5 Lookup 74

2.6 Help 74

3. Calculator 74

4. Calendar 75

5. Alarm Clock 76

6. Stopwatch 77

7. World Clock 77

8. Notepad 78

9. Ez Tip Calc 78Settings 79

1. Sound Settings 79

1.1 Master Volume 79

1.2 Call Sounds 791.3 Alert Sounds 81

1.4 Keypad Volume 81

1.5 Service Alerts 82

1.6 Power On/Off 83

1.7 Voice Clarity 83

2. Display Settings 84

2.1 Banner 84

2.2 Backlight 84

2.3 Wallpaper 852.4 Display Themes 85

2.5 Menu Style 86

2.6 Clock Format 86

2.7 Time Format 87

3. Games & Apps 88

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3.1 Backlight Settings 88

3.2 Volume 88

3.3 Notifications 89

3.4 Others 89

3.5 Plug-Ins 904. Phone Settings 90

4.1 Airplane Mode 90

4.2 Set Shortcut Keys 91

4.3 Voice Commands 91

4.4 Language 92

4.5 Location 92

4.6 Security 93

4.7 System Select 96

4.8 NAM Select 974.9 Data/Fax 97

4.0 Serving System 98

5. Call Settings 98

5.1 Answer Options 98

5.2 Auto Retry 995.3 TTY Mode 100

5.4 One Touch Dial 102

5.5 Auto Prepend 102

5.6 International Dialing Code 103

6. Memory 103

7. Phone Info 104

7.1 My Number 104

7.2 SW/HW Version 104

8.3 Icon Glossary 105

Safety 106

TIA Safety Information 106

Safety Information 111

Warning! Important safetyinformation 115

FDA Consumer Update 117

10 Driver Safety Tips 128

Consumer Information on

SAR 131FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility(HAC) Regulations for WirelessDevices 135

Accessories 138

Limited WarrantyStatement 139

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Thank you for choosing theLG5500 cellular phone designedto operate with the latest digitalmobile communicationtechnology, Code DivisionMultiple Access (CDMA). Alongwith the many advanced featuresof the CDMA system, such asgreatly enhanced voice clarity,this compact phone offers:

G Built-in VGA Camera

G Mobile Web 2.0

G Sleek and Compact Design

G Large, easy-to-read, 8-linebacklit LCD with status icons

G Media capable for ringtone&Sounds, picture downloads

G 23-key keypad and DirectionalKey

G Long battery standby and talktime

G

Easy operation using menu-driven interface with prompts

G Messaging, Voicemail, callerID, IM and chat

G Advanced Voice Recognition

G Quick calling functions

including, auto answer, autoretry, speed dialing with 99memory locations and voicecommands

G

Flash Wallpaper with funanimations

G Bilingual (English andFranais) Capability

G Bluetooth wirelesstechnology (for certainprofiles)

Note

The Bluetooth word mark and logos

are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.and any use of such marks by LG

Electronics is under license. Other

trademarks and trade names are

those of their respective owners.

Welcome

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Welcome

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Technical Details

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Welcome

Important Information

This users guide providesimportant information on the useand operation of your phone.

Please read all the informationcarefully prior to using the phonefor the best performance and toprevent any damage to or misuseof the phone. Any unapproved

changes or modifications will voidyour warranty.

FCC Part 15 Class B

Compliance

This device and its accessoriescomply with part 15 of FCCrules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1)This device and its accessoriesmay not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this deviceand its accessories must acceptany interference received,including interference that

causes undesired operation.

Industry Canada Compliance

This phone complies with

Industry Canada RSS 133. Thisphone complies with the Class Blimits for radio noise emissions asset out in the interferencecausing standard entitled "Digital

Apparatus" (ICES-003) ofIndustry Canada.

FCC RF Exposure Information

WARNING! Read thisinformation before operating thephone.

In August 1996, the FederalCommunications Commission

(FCC) of the United States, withits action in Report and OrderFCC 96-326, adopted anupdated safety standard forhuman exposure to Radio

Frequency (RF) electromagnetic

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Technical Details

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energy emitted by FCC regulatedtransmitters. Those guidelines areconsistent with the safetystandard previously set by bothU.S. and international standardsbodies.

The design of this phonecomplies with the FCC guidelinesand these international standards.

Bodily Contact During

Operation

This device was tested for typicaluse with the back of the phone

kept 0.9 inches (2.0 cm) fromthe body. To comply with FCCRF exposure requirements, aminimum separation distance of0.9 inches (2.0 cm) must be

maintained between the usersbody and the back of the phone,including the antenna, whetherextended or retracted. Third-party belt-clips, holsters and

similar accessories containing

metallic components should notbe used. Avoid the use ofaccessories that cannot maintain0.9 inches (2.0 cm) distancebetween the users body and theback of the phone and have notbeen tested for compliance withFCC RF exposure limits.

Vehicle-Mounted External

Antenna

(Optional, if available.)

A minimum separation distance of8 inches (20 cm) must be

maintained between the user/bystander and the vehicle-mountedexternal antenna to satisfy FCC RFexposure requirements. For moreinformation about RF exposure,

visit the FCC website atwww.fcc.gov.

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Caution

Use only the supplied andapproved antenna. Use ofunauthorized antennas or

modifications could impair callquality, damage the phone, voidyour warranty and/or result inviolation of FCC and ICregulations.

Do not use the phone with adamaged antenna. If a damagedantenna comes into contact withthe skin a minor burn may result.Contact your local dealer for areplacement antenna.

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Phone Overview

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* Standby mode is when the phone is waiting for input from you. No menu is displayed and the phoneisnt performing any action. Its the starting point for all of the instruction steps.

This User Manual gives navigation instructions according to the default "list" Main Menu Layout in the

Display Settings menu.

If other themes or menus are set, navigating the phone's menus may be different.

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1. Earpiece Lets you hear the caller andautomated prompts.

2. Flip Use to make or answer calls. Flip open toreveal the keypad to dial a number or answer

an incoming call. Close the flip to end the call.

3. Main LCD Screen Displays messages and

indicator icons.4. OK Key / Directional Key Use the OK Key

to select the function displayed at thebottom of the LCD between the Left and Right

Soft Key functions. Use the Directional Keyto scroll through the menu items and

highlight a specific field or object by moving

up, down, left or right.

5. Left Soft Key Use to access Messaging menu.

6. 2.5 mm HeadsetJack Allows you to plug in an

optional headset for convenient, hands-freeconversations.

7. Speakerphone Key Use to change to

speakerphone mode.8. Side Keys / Volume Keys Up/Down Use to

adjust the Master Volume in standby mode*

and the Earpiece Volume during a call.

9. SEND Key Use to make and answer calls.

10. Voice Commands Key Use for quick access

to Voice Commands.11. Accessory Charger Port Connects the phone

to the battery charger, or other compatibleaccessory.

12. Vibrate Mode Key Use to set Vibrate mode

(from standby mode press and hold forabout 3 seconds).

13. Camera Lens Used to take a photo. Keep itclean for optimal photo quality.

14. Front LCD Screen Display digital clock andphone status.

15. Right Soft Key Use to access Contact List.

16. CLR Key Deletes single spaces or characters

with a quick press, but press and hold todelete entire words. Also backs out of menus,one level at a time.

17. Camera Key Use for quick access to Camerafunction. Press the camera key turns the

handset in to camera mode to take pictures.

18. PWR / END Key Use to turn the poweron/off and to end a call. Also returns tostandby mode.

19. Alphanumeric Keypad Use to enter numbersand characters and select menu items.

20. Microphone Allows other callers to hear youclearly when you are speaking to them.

21. International Call Prefix Key To make an

international call, press and hold for 2or 3 seconds. + is the international callingcode is displayed.

* Standby mode is when the phone is waiting for input

from you. No menu is displayed and the phone isntperforming any action. Its the starting point for all of the

instruction steps.

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Rear view

Battery Battery Cover

Notes

Its important to fully

charge the battery before

using the phone for the

first time.

Battery life and signal

strength are significant

factors (among others) that

affect your phones ability

to send/receive calls.

Notes

Antenna equipped inside your

phone.

TIP

If you hold the phone enclosingthe lower edge, you may

interfere with the antenna's

ability to receive a clear signal

which affects call quality for

voice or data transfer.

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Installing the Battery

Remove the battery cover bysliding it downward followed bythe arrow indicator. Align the

battery with the terminals nearthe top of the phone. Align thebattery cover then slide it to theright side until it clicks into place.

Removing the Battery

Turn the phone off. Slide thebattery cover to left side andremove it. Use the opening near

the top of the battery to lift thebattery out.

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Contacts1. New Contact2. Contact List

3. Groups

4. Speed Dials5. My Name Card

Call History1. Missed Calls

2. Received Calls3. Dialed Calls

4. All Calls

5. View Call Timers

Messaging1. Voicemail

2. Create Message

3. Inbox

4. E-mail5. Instant Messaging

6. Sent

7. Drafts

8. Web Alerts

9. Short Codes

Wireless Web1. Launch Web2. Bookmarks

3. Go to Site

Media1. Ringtones &

Sounds

2. Pictures

3. Camera

Search1. Search the Web2. Find Ringtones &

Wallpapers

Games & Apps1. Games

2. Apps

Tools1. Bluetooth Menu

2. Voice Commands

3. Calculator

4. Calendar5. Alarm Clock

6. Stopwatch

7. World Clock

8. Notepad

9. Ez Tip Calc

Settings1. Sound Settings

1. Master Volume

2. Call Sounds

3. Alert Sounds

4. Keypad Volume

5. Service Alerts

6. Power On/Off7. Voice Clarity

2. Display Settings

1. Banner

2. Backlight

3. Wallpaper

Menu Tree

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4. Display Themes5. Menu Style

6. Clock Format

7. Time Format

3. Games & Apps1. BacklightSettings

2. Volume

3. Notifications

4. Others

5. Plug-Ins

4. Phone Settings

1. Airplane Mode

2. Set Shortcut

Keys3. VoiceCommands

4. Language

5. Location

6. Security

7. System Select

8. NAM Select

9. Data/Fax

0. Serving System

5. Call Settings

1. Answer Options2. Auto Retry

3. TTY Mode

4. One Touch Dial

5. Auto Prepend6. InternationalDialing Code

6. Memory

1. Memory Usage

2. My Pictures

3. My Sounds

7. Phone Info

1. My Number

2. SW/HW Version

3. Icon Glossary

Some content in this

user guide may differ

from your phonedepending on the phone

software. Features and

specifications are

subject to change

without prior notice.

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Charging the Battery

To use the charger provided withyour phone:

1. Plug the end of the ACadapter into the phones

charger port and the otherend into an electrical outlet. 2. The charge time varies

depending upon the batterylevel.

NoticePlease use only an approved

charging accessory to charge your

LG phone. Improper handling of the

charging port, as well as the use of

an incompatible charger, may cause

damage to your phone and void thewarranty.

Getting Started with Your Phone

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Notice

Please make sure that theLG logo faces down before

inserting a charger or data

cable into the charger port

of your phone.

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Charging with USB

You can use your computer to

charge your phone. Connect oneend of the USB cable to the

charging accessory port on yourphone and the other end to ahighpower USB port on your PC.

Battery TemperatureProtection

If the battery gets overheated,the phone will automatically turn

off. When you turn the phoneback on, a message pops upalerting you that the phone waspowered off for your safety.

Note

Low power USB port is notsupported, such as the USB port on

your keyboard or bus-powered USB

hub. USB driver should be installed

before charging with USB.

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Battery Charge Level

You can find the battery chargelevel at the top right of theLCD screen. When the charge

level becomes low, the batterysensor sounds a warning tone,blinks the battery icon, anddisplays a warning message. Asthe charge level approaches

empty, the phone automaticallyswitches off without saving.

Signal Strength

Call quality depends on the

signal strength in your area. Youcan tell how much signal strengthyou have by the number of barsnext to the signal strength icon:

the more bars, the

stronger the signal. If yourehaving problems with signalquality, move to an open area or,when inside a building, trymoving near a window.

Turning the Phone On andOff

Turning the Phone On

1. Install a charged battery orconnect the phone to anexternal power source.

2. With the flip open, press

(located above the keyon the keypad) until the LCDscreen lights up.

Turning the Phone Off

With the flip open, press andhold until the display turnsoff.

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Making Calls

1. Make sure the phone isturned on.If not, open the flip and press

for about three seconds.If necessary, enter the lockcode.

2. Enter the phone number.

3. Press .

4. Press to end the call.

Correcting Dialing Mistakes

With the flip open, pressonce to erase the last digitentered, or hold it down for at

least two seconds to delete allthe digits.

Redialing Calls

With the flip open, press

twice to redial the last numberdialed.

Note

Your phone has a Voice Commandsfeature that also lets you make calls

by saying a phone number, name, or

location.

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Receiving Calls

1. When the phone rings orvibrates, you can answer thecall by simply opening the flip.

2. Press to end the call, orsimply close the flip.

Screen Icons

When the phone is on, the topline of the LCD screen displaysphone status icons.

To see the icon glossary, withthe flip open, go to MENU ->Settings -> Phone Info -> IconGlossary on your phone.

Note

If the Answer Options setting is set

to Any Key, you can:

Open the flip and press the Left

Soft Key [Quiet] to mute theringing or vibration for that call.

Open the flip and press the Right

Soft Key [Ignore] to end the

call or send it directly to

Voicemail.

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Quick Access to Convenient Features

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Vibrate Mode

Sets the phone to vibrate insteadof ring ( is displayed). Toset Vibrate Mode, with the flip

open, press and hold . Toreturn to Normal Mode, pressand hold .

Sounds Off

Quickly deactivate your phone'ssounds when you're in a placewhere phone sounds would bedisruptive.

From standby mode with the flipopen, press and hold the lowerside volume key for 3 seconds.To return to normal soundsmode, press and hold the upperside key.

Mute Function

The Mute Function prevents thetransmission of your voice to thecaller. To quickly activate Mute

while in a call, press the Left SoftKey [Mute], then tounmute press the Left Soft Key

[Unmute].

Volume Quick AdjustmentQuickly adjust ringer andearpiece volumes by pressing theupper side volume key on theleft side of the phone to

increase and lower volume sidekey to decrease.

Note

The earpiece volume can only be

adjusted during a call and Key Beep

volume can only be adjusted

through the Menu.

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Call Waiting

During a call, one beep indicatesanother incoming call.

Press to answer it and put

the first call on hold. Pressagain to return to the first call.

Caller ID

Caller ID displays the numberand/or name and/or picture ifapplicable of the person callingwhen your phone rings.

Voice Commands

Voice Commands allow you todo things by verbal command(e.g., make calls, confirm

Voicemail, etc.). With the flipopen, press the Voice CommandsKey (on the left side of thephone) and follow the prompts.

Note

Voice Commands can also be

started with the designated key on

your Bluetooth device. Please

check the manual of the Bluetooth

device for further instructions.

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Text Input

The following key functions areavailable to help with text entry:

Left Soft Key: Press to

change text input mode.Shift: Press to changecapitalization (initial cap,caps lock, lowercase).

Next: Press to displayother matching words inthe database in Wordmode.

Space: Press to

complete a word andinsert a space.

Clear: Press to delete asingle space or character.

Hold to delete words.Punctuation: Press toinsert punctuation.

Text Input Modes

In a text field, press the Left SoftKey to display text modes.

Word / Abc / ABC / 123 /

Symbols

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Contacts in Your Phones Memory

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Storing Basics

1. With the flip open, enter anumber (max. 48 digits), thenpress the Left Soft Key

[Save].

2. Use the Directional Keyto highlight Add NewContact/ Update Existing,

then press .3. Use the Directional Key

to highlight Mobile 1/ Home/Work/ Mobile 2/ Fax, then

press .4. Enter a name (max. 32

characters), then press .

5. Press to exit, to call,

or the Right Soft Key[Options].New Contact/ Dial 1 +Number/ Erase/ SendMessage/ Call/ Erase All/

Send Name Card

Customizing IndividualEntries

1. With the flip open, press theRight Soft Key [Contacts],

then use the Directional Keyto highlight an entry.

2. Press the Left Soft Key[Edit].

3. Use the Directional Keyto highlight the information tocustomize.

4. Change the entry as you want,

then press to save yourchanges.

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Speed DialAllows you to set up your SpeedDials.

1. With the flip open, press the

Right Soft Key [Contacts],then use the Directional Key

to highlight an entry.

2. Press the Left Soft Key

[Edit].

3. Use the Directional Keyto highlight a phone number,then press the Right Soft Key

[Options].

4. Use the Directional Keyto highlight Set Speed Dial,then press .

5. Enter a Speed Dial digit.

G Use the keypad, then press.

G Use the Directional Keyto highlight the Speed Dialdigit, then press .

6. Press Yes to confirm, thenpress to save.

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Storing a Number withPauses

Pauses allow you to enteradditional series of numbers to

access automated systems suchas Voicemail or credit billingnumbers. Pause types are: Pause(P) The phone stops dialing untilyou press the Left Soft Key

[Release] to advance to the nextnumber. Wait (T) The phonewaits two seconds before sendingthe next string of digits.

1. With the flip open, enter the

number, then press the RightSoft Key [Options].

2. Use the Directional Keyto highlight Pause orWait,

then press .

3. Enter additional number(s)(e.g., pin number, credit cardnumber, etc.).


[Save].

5. Choose Add New Contact/Update Existing.

6. Choose Mobile 1/ Home/Work/ Mobile 2/ Fax.

7. Continue entering informationfor the Contact entry asnecessary.

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Adding Another PhoneNumber

From standby mode

1. With the flip open, enter aphone number, then press theLeft Soft Key [Save].

2. Use the Directional Key

to highlight Update Existing,then press .

3. Use the Directional Keyto highlight an existing entry,then press .

4. Use the Directional Keyto highlight Mobile 1/ Home/Work/ Mobile 2/ Fax, thenpress to save.

From the Contact List Screen

1. With the flip open, press theRight Soft Key [Contacts].

2. Use the Directional Keyto highlight an entry, thenpress the Left Soft Key[Edit].


to highlight the phone numberfield to add, then enter thenumber and press to save.

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Changing Saved Information

To edit any information youstored, access the Edit Contactsscreen:


2. Use the Directional Keyto highlight a Contact entry,

then press the Left Soft Key[Edit].

3. Use the Directional Keyto highlight the field you want

to change.4. Make the changes, then press

.

Adding a Pause to a ContactEntry


2. Use the Directional Keyto highlight a Contact entry,then press the Left Soft Key

[Edit].

3. Use the Directional Keyto highlight the number, thenpress the Right Soft Key[Options].

4. Press Wait orPause.

5. Enter additional number(s),then press .

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Changing the DefaultNumber

The Default Number is thephone number you entered when

you created the Contact.Another number can be saved asthe Default Number.


2. Use the Directional Keyto highlight an entry.


[Edit].4. Use the Directional Key

to highlight a phone number,then press the Right Soft Key

[Options].

5. Use the Directional Keyto highlight Set As Default,then press .

6. Press Yes to set the newnumber as the default.A confirmation message isdisplayed.

7. Press again to save.

Deleting

Deleting a Contact Entry

1. With the flip open, press theRight Soft Key[Contacts].


to highlight an entry.

3. Press the Right Soft Key[Options].

4. Press Erase.

5. Press Yes to confirm.

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2. Use the Directional Keyto highlight a Contact entry toedit and press [VIEW].

3. Select the phone number withthe Speed Dial, then press

[EDIT].


5. Press Remove SpeedDial.

6. Press Yes to confirm.

7. Press again to save.

Speed DialingAllows you to make phone callsquickly and easily to numbersstored in Contacts.

Single Digit Speed Dials

Press and hold the Speed Dialdigit. Your phone recalls thephone number from your

Contacts, displays it, and dials itfor you.

Note

Speed Dial 1 is for Voicemail.

Speed Dial 411 is for Directory

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Multiple Digit Speed Dials

When you press and hold anumber key, it signals the phoneto attempt a Speed Dial

transmission. To dial Speed Dialswith multiple digits, press thefirst digit(s) as necessary, thenpress and hold the last digit. Forexample, to Speed Dial 25, press

, then press and hold .Note

You can also enter the Speed Dial

digit(s), then press .

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ContactsThe Contacts Menu allows youto store names, phone numbersand other information in your

phones memory.

1. New ContactAllows you to add a new numberto your Contact List.

1. With the flip open, press[MENU].

2. Press Contacts.

3. Press New Contact.

4. Enter the name and press theDirectional Key downward.

5. Use the Directional Keyto highlight the phone

number type.

6. Enter the number and press.

2. Contact ListAllows you to view your ContactList.


2. Press Contacts.

3. Press Contact List.

Note

For more detailed information, see

page 23.

Note

Using this submenu, the number is

saved as a new Contact, not into an

existing Contact.

Note

Pressing the Right Soft Key is a

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4. Use the Directional Keyto scroll through yourContacts alphabetically.

G Press the Right Soft Key

[Options] to selectone of the following:New Contact / Dial 1 +Number / Erase / SendMessage / Call / Erase All /

Send Name Card

G Press the Left Soft Key[Edit] to edit.

G Press to view the entrydetails.

3. GroupsAllows you to view your groupedContacts, add a new group,change the name of a group,

delete a group, or send amessage to everyone in theselected group.


2. Press Contacts.

3. Press Groups.

4. View a Group

Use the Directional Keyto highlight a group, thenpress .

Add a New Group

Press the Left Soft Key[New] to add a new group tothe list.

Note

Use the Go To field, for quick

access to an entry without scrolling.

For example, to go to "Vet", enterthe letter V.

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Options Using a Group

Press the Right Soft Key[Options] to select one ofthe following:

Send Message / Rename /Erase / Add

4. Speed Dials

Allows you to view your list ofSpeed Dials or designate SpeedDials for numbers entered inyour Contacts.


2. Press Contacts.

3. Press Speed Dials.

4. Use the Directional Keyto highlight the Speed Dialposition, or enter the SpeedDial digit and press [Set].

5. Use the Directional Keyto highlight the Contact thenpress . (For Contacts withmultiple numbers, highlightthe number for the Speed

Dial, then press .)

6. Press Yes to confirm.A confirmation message isdisplayed.

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5. My Name CardAllows you to view all of yourpersonal Contact informationincluding name, phone numbers,

and email address in one entry.1. With the flip open, press

[MENU].

2. Press Contacts.

3. Press My Name Card.

4. Press [EDIT] to enteryour personal Contactinformation.

5. Use the Directional Keyto scroll to the informationyou want to enter.

6. Enter your information asnecessary, then press .

Note

Press the Right Soft Key

[Options] to send name card.

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Call HistoryThe Contacts Menu allows youto store names, phone numbersand other information in your

phones memory.

1. Missed CallsAllows you to view the list ofmissed calls; up to 90 entries.


2. Press Call History.

3. Press Missed Calls.

4. Use the Navigation Keyto scroll to an entry, then

G Press the OK Key to

view the entry.G Press key to place a

call to the number.

G Press the Right Soft Key[Options] to select:

Details(Save To Contacts)/ Dial 1 + Number / Erase/ Lock(Unlock) / Erase All

/ View Call TimersG Press the Left Soft Key

[Message] to send amessage.

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2. Received CallsAllows you to view the list ofincoming calls; up to 90 entries.


[MENU].


3. Press Received Calls.


G Press the OK Key toview the entry.

G

Press the a call to thenumber.


Details(Save To Contacts)

/ Dial 1 + Number / Erase/ Lock(Unlock) / Erase All/ View Call Timers

G Press the Left Soft Key


3. Dialed CallsAllows you to view the list ofoutgoing calls; up to 90 entries.


[MENU].


3. Press Dialed Calls.



G

Press the key to placea call to the number.





[Message] to Send amessage.

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4. All CallsAllows you to view the list of allcalls; up to 270 entries.


[MENU].


3. Press All Calls.



G

Press key to place acall to the number.






5. View Call TimersAllows you to view the durationof selected calls.


[MENU].


3. Press View Call Timers.

4. Use the Navigation Keyto scroll to a call list.Last Call/ All Calls/ ReceivedCalls/ Dialed Calls/ RoamingCalls/ Transmit Data/

Received Data/ Total Data/Last Reset/ Lifetime Calls/Lifetime Data

5. Reset all the recorded timersby pressing the Right Soft Key

[Reset All] if you want toreset.

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MessagingThe phone can store over 350messages. The informationstored in the message is

determined by phone mode andservice capability. Other limits toavailable characters per messagemay exist. Please check with yourservice provider for system

features and capabilities.

New Message Alert

Your phone will alert you whenyou have new messages.

1. The phone displays a messageon the screen.

2. The message icon ( ) isdisplayed on screen.

1. VoicemailAllows you to view the number ofnew voice messages recorded inthe Voicemail box. Once you

exceed the storage limit, oldmessages are overwritten. Whenyou have a new voice message,your phone will alert you.


Directional Key[Messaging].

2. Press Voicemail.

3. Options from here:

G Press or [CALL]to listen to the message(s).

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2. Create MessageAllows you to create a messagewith Text, Picture and Sound andsend it. The limit number of

receivers and subject length ofyour message is displayed on thephone, but it may varydepending the type of yourmessage.

The Basics of Sending a Text

Message



2. Press Create Message.

3. Enter the phone number ofthe recipient or the emailaddress for an email message.You can enter up to 10addresses for a single

message.

4. Press the Directional Keydownward.

5. Type your message in the textfield.

6. Press [SEND].

Customizing the Message

Using Options

G Editing the To: field

1. With the flip open, press theRight Soft Key [Add].

2. Select the option(s) tocustomize.From Contacts/ Recent Call/Groups/Set as Cc/ Set asBcc/ To Contacts

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G Editing Text

1. With the flip open, press theRight Soft Key [Options].

2. Select the options to

customize.

Add Quick Text Allows you toadd the message as a QuickText.

Save As Draft Saves themessage into the Drafts folder.

Priority Level Gives priority tothe message.

High/ Normal

Callback# Allows you tomake your number displayedwhen you send message.

Save Quick Text Allows you todefine phrases for Quick Text.

Cancel Message Cancelsmessage editing and goes to

Message Menu.

G Editing Picture



customize.

[In case of SMS]Save As Draft/ Priority Level/Callback#/ Cancel Message

[In case of MMS]Preview/ Save As Draft/Add Slide/ Priority Level/Delivery Report/ Read

Report/ Slide Timer/Remove Picture/ CancelMessage

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G Editing Sound



customize.



Report/ Slide Timer/Remove Sound/ CancelMessage

G Editing Name Card



customize.



Report/ Slide Timer/Remove Name Card/ CancelMessage

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customize.

[In case of SMS]Preview/ Save As Draft/ AddQuick Text/ Add Slide/

Priority Level/ DeliveryReport/ Read Report/SlideTimer/ Cancel Message

[In case of MMS]

Preview/ Save As Draft/ AddQuick Text/ Add Slide/Priority Level/ DeliveryReport/ Read Report/ SlideTimer/ Cancel Message

4. Complete and then send orsave the message by pressing

.

3. InboxYour phone will alert you whenyou have new messages.

G By displaying a message

notification on the screen.G By sounding a sound or

vibration, if set.

G By displaying . (The icon

will blink when you get a highpriority message.)

Viewing Your Inbox

1. With the flip open, press theDirectional Key[Messaging].

2. Press Inbox.

3. Use the Navigation Keyto scroll to a message entry.

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4. Options from here:G Press the Left Soft Key

[Erase].

G Press the OK Key

[OPEN] to open themessage.

G Press the Right Soft Key[Options].

Reply Replies to theorigination address of thereceived message.

Reply With Copy Replies tothe origination address with

the received message.Forward Forwards a receivedmessage to other destinationaddress(es).

Lock/Unlock Locks or unlocksthe selected message.

Add To Contacts Stores thecallback number, emailaddress, and numbers fromthe address of the receivedmessage into your Contacts.

Erase Inbox Erases all read,unlocked messages stored inthe Inbox.

Message Info Allows you to

check the received messageinformation.

Message Icon Reference

New/ Unread TXT

Messages

Opened/ Read TXTMessages

Priority High

Locked

New/ UnreadMultimedia Message

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Open/ Read MultimediaMessage

New/Unread BrowserMessages

Opened/Read BrowserMessages

New/UnreadNotification Messages

Open/Read NotificationMessagesd

4. E-mailAllows you to mobile email.Select an email service. Mobileemail is an application

downloadable from themessaging menu. Don't miss animportant email. Thanks toMobile Email, you can get youremails on your phone, while

your're on the go. Mobile email

works with many providers.


2. Press E-mail.

3. A Mobile Web Browser sessionstarts.

4. Highlight an email providerand press .

5. Login or enter your emailaddress and password.

5. Instant MessagingAllows you to connect to friendsand family using Messenger 2.0For more information, please

visit: www.telusmobility.com/im


* Multimedia Message indicates

Picture/ Voice Message.

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2. Press Instant Messaging.

6. SentUp to 200 sent messages can be

stored in Outbox lists andcontents of sent messages verifywhether the transmission wassuccessful or not.


2. Press Sent.

3. Options from here with amessage highlighted:

G Press [OPEN] to viewthe message.

G Press the Left Soft Key[Erase] to erase highlightedmessage.


Forward Forwards a sentmessage to other destination

address(es).Resend Allows you toretransmit the selectedmessage.

Lock/Unlock Locks or unlocksthe selected message.

Add To Contacts Stores thecallback number, emailaddress, and numbers fromthe address of the messageinto your Contacts.

Erase Sent Erase all unlockedmessages stored in the Sent

messages.Message Info Allows you tocheck the sent messageinformation.

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Text/Picture/VoiceMessages sent

Message delivered

Text/Picture/VoiceMessages failed

Multiple Messages

sentMultiple Messagesdelivered

Multiple Messages

failed

Multiple Messagesincomplete

Priority High

Locked

7. DraftsDisplays draft messages.

1. With the flip open, press theDirectional Key

[Messaging].

2. Press Drafts.

3. Options from here with amessage highlighted:

G Press the OK Key[EDIT].

G Press the Left Soft Key[Erase].


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Lock/Unlock Lockedmessages cannot be deletedby the Erase Drafts and EraseAll functions.

Add To Contacts Stores the

callback number, emailaddress, and numbers fromthe address included in theDraft message into yourContacts.

Erase Drafts Erases allunlocked Draft messages.


Draft Txt andMultimedia Message

8. Web AlertsGet alerts from your phone whenWeb Messages has arrived.



2. Press Web Alerts.

9. Short CodesUsing shortcode, the user canget useful information such as

weather, news and jokes via SMS.


2. Press Short Codes.

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MSG SettingsAllows you to configure settingsfor your messages.



2. Press the Left Soft Key[Settings].

4. Use the Navigation Keyto scroll to one of the settingsand press the OK Key toselect it.

Message Settings Sub-MenuDescriptions

1. Entry Mode (Word/ Abc/

ABC/ 123)

Allows you to select thedefault input method.

2. Auto Save (On/ Off/ Prompt)With this feature on, messagesare automatically saved in theOutbox when transmitted.

3. Auto Erase (On/ Off)

With this feature on, readmessages are automaticallydeleted when you exceed the

storage limit.4. Auto Receive (On/ Off)

With this feature on,messagesare automatically received inthe phone.

5. Quick Text

Allows you to display, edit,and add text phrases. These

text strings allow you toreduce manual text input intomessages. Editing and erasingis not availabel for preloadedtext.

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6. Callback # (On/ Off)Allows you to make yournumber displayed when yousend message.

7. Signature (None/ Custom)

Allows you make/edit asignature to automaticallysend with your messages.

Erasing MessagesAllows you to erase all messagesstored in your Inbox, Outbox, orDrafts folders. You can also erase

all messages at the same time.



G Press Erase Inbox toerase all messages (read or

unread) or only readmessages in the Inbox.

G Press Erase Sent toerase all unlocked messagesstored in the Outbox folder.

G Press Erase Drafts toerase all unlocked messagesstored in the Drafts folder.

G Press Erase All to

erase all read messagesstored in the Inbox, Sent,and Drafts folders(including unread, exceptlocked messages).

4. Select Yes to erase themessages selected and press

.

A confirmation message is

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1. Launch WebThe Web feature allows you toview internet content especiallydesigned for the mobile phoneinterface. For specific informationon Web access through yourphone, contact your serviceprovider.

1. Open the flip and press the

OK Key [MENU].

2. Press Wireless Web.

3. Press Launch Web.

Ending a Browser Session

End a Browser session bypressing .

Browser Navigating

Links embedded in content

Flip Open: Select items or linksby moving the cursor with theDirectional Key and pressing theOK key . Or, if the items arenumbered, press thecorresponding number key.

Scrolling / Fast ScrollingUse the Directional Key toscroll through the content.

Individual presses move a line at

a time, or press and hold tomove quickly up or down on thescreen.

CAUTION

Do not use a sharp item for your

pen-like stylus because it could

scratch your screen.

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Return to Home PagePress and hold .

Using the Browser Menu

Press the Right Soft Key[Menu] to view Browser choices.

Items of Browser Menu

G Home Returns to HomePage.

G Forward Forwards the nextpage.

G Bookmarks You can addbookmarks.

G Go to URL Allows entry ofWeb page to access a specific

Web page.

G History Displays list ofvisited Web pages.

G Search Allows you to searchvarious topics through theWeb.

G Snapshots Take snapshot.

G Reload Allows you to reloadthe current Web page.

G Advanced Allows you to setvalues about browser features.

Restart Browser Allows youto start browser again.

Delete Cookies Allows you

to delete cookies.

Multimedia CustomizeImages/Background Sounds/Objects Downloads.

View Title Region View TitleRegion or Wrap text in TitleRegion.

Scroll Mode Allows you to

set Scroll Mode or ScrollSpeed.

Note

You may have to scroll down to see

some of the menu items listed

below.

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Send Referrer CustomizeHTTP Send Referrer Header.

Connection TimeoutCustomize Request Timeout.

Key press Timeout Set theduration of each key press orconnection.

Security Displays theauthenticaton setting menu

and certificates in device.

G Show URL Displays URL ofthe current Web page.

G Clear Allows you to clear

History, Cache, Cookies orAuto Fill.

G Exit Exits the menu.

G Send Link Allows you to

send the link of the currentpage via a text message.

G About... Displays the currentbrowser information.

Entering/Deleting Text,Numbers or Symbols

Press to delete.

2. BookmarksList bookmarks to directly accessyour favorite sites.


OK Key [MENU].2. Press Wireless Web.

3. Press Bookmarks.

3. Go to SiteAllows you to initiate an WirelessWeb session to the URL youentered.

1. Open the flip and press theOK Key [MENU].

2. Press Wireless Web.

3. PressGo to Site

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1. Ringtones & SoundsPersonalize your phone with

ringtones. A wide variety ofchoices are available, such ascurrent hits, pop, hip-hop, andmore.


OK Key [MENU].

2. Press Media.

3. Press Ringtones &

Sounds.4. Select a submenu [Get New

Ringtones, My Ringtones, MySounds] by pressing thenumber that corresponds with

a submenu.

1.1 Get New Ringtones

Allows you to get new ringtonesfrom the server connection.


2. Press Media.

3. Press Ringtones &Sounds.

4. Press Get NewRingtones.

TipMusic Only Mode allows you to

listen exclusively to your music (as

you do with MP3 players). Set

Music Only Mode to On if you

don't want your listening enjoymentto be interrupted by calls.

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1.2 My RingtonesAllows you to select a desiredringtone.


OK Key [MENU].

2. Press Media.


4. Press My Ringtones.

5. Use to scroll to a ringtoneand press the Left Soft Key

[Set As].

G Ringtone

G Contact ID: Scrolland select the Contact tobe identified by the

ringtone you selected.

G Alert Sounds: Pressthe corresponding numberkey to set the ringtone forone of the following:

All Messages/ TXTMessage/ MultimediaMessage/ Voicemail

Note

To scroll to ringtones not viewed on

screen, place your finger on the listand gently apply upward (or

downward) pressure. The bar along

the right side of the screen indicates

where you are in the list.

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1.3 My SoundsAllows you to select a desiredsound or record a new sound.


OK Key [MENU].

2. Press Media.


4. Press My Sounds.

5. Press Record New orselect a sound using theNavigation Key .

Options with a sound filehighlighted:

G Press the Left Soft Key[Erase].

G Press the OK Key[PLAY].

G

Press the Right Soft Key[Options] to scroll to:Send/ Upload OnlineAlbum/ Rename/ Lock/Erase All/ File Info/ Send

via Bluetooth

2. PicturesView, take, and trade your digitalpictures and videos right fromyour wireless phone.


2. Press Media.3. Press Pictures.

4. Select a submenu and pressthe OK Key .

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2.1 Get New PicturesAllows you to get new picturesfrom the server connection.


OK Key [MENU].

2. Press Media.

3. Press Pictures.

4. Press Get New Pictures.

2.2 My Pictures

Allows you to view photos storedin the phone.


2. Press Media.

3. Press Pictures.

4. Press My Pictures.

5. Select your desired picturewith and press Right SoftKey [Options].

6. Select the options tocustomize.

Send Send a message.

Set As Wallpaper/ Picture ID

Take Picture Turns on thecamera function.

Manage My Pics Allows youto mark the selected pictureand apply options.1. Erase2. Lock3. Unlock4. Mark All5. Unmark All

Rename Renames theselected picture.

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Lock(Unlock) Lock(unlock)the selected picture.

Print Print via Bluetooth/Print Preferences

File Info Name/ Date/ Time/Resolution/ Size of theselected picture

3. CameraTake pictures straight from yourphone.


2. Press Media.

3. Press Camera.

5. Set the brightness by pressingthe Directional Key up anddown , zoom by pressingthe Directional Key left andright , and press the RightSoft Key [Options] to

change other settings.

TipsG To take a clear picture, set the

proper brightness level and

zoom before taking the picture.

G Avoid jolting the camera.

G Wipe the camera lens with a softcloth.

NoteTo scroll to options not viewed on

screen, place your finger on the list

and gently apply upward (or

downward) pressure. The bar along

the right side of the screen indicates

where you are in the list.

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G Select the option(s) to

customize.

RESOLUTION 640x480 /320x240 /160x120

SELF TIMER Off/ 3 Seconds/5 Seconds/ 10 Seconds

WHITE BALANCE Auto/Sunny/ Cloudy/ Fluorescent/Glow

SHUTTER SOUND Shutter/Say Cheese/ Ready! 1 2 3

COLOR EFFECTS Normal/

Negative/ Aqua/ Sepia/Black&White

NIGHT MODE On/ Off

AUTO SAVE On/ Off

PHOTOMETRY Average/Spot/ Spot Multiple

PREVIEW Actual view/ Fullscreen

6. Take a picture by pressing[TAKE].

7. Press the Left Soft Key[Save]. The picture is stored in

My Pictures.

Note

Taking pictures with the flip closed.

Press and hold the side camera key

on the right side of the phone. Andthen press the side volume keys on

the left side of the phone.

NoteZooming is not available on the

highest resolution.

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Games & Apps

1. GamesAllows you to download games

once Get New is selected andconnected to browser.


2. Press Games & Apps.3. Press Games.

2. AppsAllows you to downloadapplications, if available, onceGet New is selected Launch Weband you've connected to the

browser.


2. PressGames & Apps

.3. Press Apps.

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1. Bluetooth MenuThe LG5500 is compatible with

devices that support theHeadset, Handsfree, PhonebookAccess and Object Push forvCard & vCal.You may create and store 20

pairings within the LG5500 andconnect to one device.The approximate communicationrange for Bluetooth wirelesstechnology is up to 30 feet (10

meters).

Bluetooth QD ID B014472

Note

Read the user guide of eachBluetooth accessory that you are

trying to pair with your phone

because the instructions may be

different.

NoteYour phone is based on the

Bluetooth specification, but it is not

guaranteed to work with all devices

enabled with Bluetooth wireless

technology.Phone does not support ALL

Bluetooth OBEX Profiles.

Tips

G Headset: Supports use of a

compatible bluetooth headset for

mono voice.

G Handsfree: Supports Bluetooth

headsets, and may also support

other installed compatible

Bluetooth devices with

speakerphone capabilities, such as

car kits or a conference room

device.

G Dial Up Networking: Allows the

phone to be used as a data modem

with a compatible Bluetooth device,

such as a laptop or PDA, over the

NationalAccess systems.

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Phonebook Access: Allows sharingof your name card, phonebook

entries, and call history with a

compatible Bluetooth device.

G Basic Printing: Allows Printing of

JPEG files to a Bluetooth enabled

printer.

G Object Push: Allows sending and

receiving of contact name cards,

calendar events, and Image Files

between devices.

G File Transfer: Allows a compatible

Bluetooth device to view a list of

files and transfer non-protected

files in either direction.

G Basic Imaging: Allows sending ofnon-protected images for storing

and printing.

1.1 Add New DevicePairing is the process that allowsthe handset to locate, establish,and register 1-to-1 connectionwith the target device.

For pairing with a newBluetooth device


2. Press Tools.

3. Press Bluetooth Menu.

4. Press Add New Device.

5. If Bluetooth power is set tooff, you will be prompted toturn power on. Select Yes andpress the OK Key thenpress OK Key again.

6. The device will appear in AddNew Device menu once it hasbeen located. Highlight thedevice and press the OK Key

.

7. The handset will prompt youfor the passcode.

instructions for theappropriate passcode

(typically 0000 - 4 zeroes).

Tools

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Enter the passcode and pressthe OK Key .

8. Once pairing is successful,select either Always Ask orAlways Connect and press the

OK Key . (except audiodevices)

10. Once connected, you will seethe device listed in the

Bluetooth

Menu and theBluetooth device connectedicon will show up onyour enunciator whenconnected to the Bluetooth

device.

Icon Reference in Adding New

Device

When the Bluetooth wireless

connection is built and paireddevices are found, the followingicons are displayed.

G

Icon References When aBluetooth WirelessConnection is Searched(neither connected norpaired).

When an audio device issearched by your LG5500device

When a PC is searched byyour LG5500 device

When a PDA is searchedby your LG5500 device

When another phonedevice is searched by your

LG5500 deviceWhen a printer is found byyour LG5500 device

When other undefineddevices are found by your

LG5500 device

When a keyboard is foundby your LG5500 device

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Icon References WhenSuccessfully Connected My Device InfoAllows you to edit the name ofthe Bluetooth device when AddNew Device menu is highlighted.


2. Press Tools.



5. Press My Device Info.

6. Press to clear the

existing name or edit it.

7. Use the keypad to enter a newcustom name.

8. Press the OK Key to save

and exit.

When an only monoheadset is connected withyour LG5500 device

When an only stereoheadset is connected withyour LG5500 device

When stereo headsets andmono headsets are allconnected with your LG5500device

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Turn OnAllows you to set the phone'sBluetooth power On/Off.


OK Key [MENU].2. Press Tools.



[Turn On].

Discovery ModeAllows you to set whether yourdevice is able to be searched byother Bluetooth devices in thearea.


2. Press Tools.

3. Press Bluetooth Menu.4. Press the Right Soft Key

[Options].

5. Press Discovery Mode.

6. Use the Navigation Keyto scroll to a setting, thenpress the OK Key .On/ Off

NoteIf you choose On for Discovery

Mode, your device is able to be

searched by other in-range

Bluetooth devices.

Note

By default, your devices Bluetooth

functionality is turned off.

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Supported ProfilesAllows you to see profiles thatyour LG5500 phone cansupport.


2. Press Tools.



5. Press SupportedProfiles.

Last SearchAllows you to view theinformation of the devices youhave at least once tried tosearch.

Auto Pair Handsfree

If you attempt to pair a devicethat is part of thehandsfree/headset profile, thePAIR/ is selected. Yourdevice will automatically attemptto pair using a 0000 passcode.

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Transferring AudioWhen a Bluetooth audio deviceis connected, Audio To Phone/Audio To Device is displayed inthe Options menu only during a

call.

Audio To Phone Sound comesfrom the handset.

Audio To Device Sound comesfrom the Bluetooth audiodevice.

You have the following options inthe paired device.

G For devices that supportOBEX profiles:

1. Remove Device: You canremove the device from the

pairing list.

2. Rename Device: You canrename the name of thepaired device.

3. Incoming Security: Allows youto set permission before

connecting an incomingdevice.

4. Service Discovery: Allows youto search for the services thatthe selected device supports.

5. Device Info: Shows the deviceinformation.

6. Send Name Card: You cantransfer Contacts list to other

devices, except audio devices.

7. Get Name Card: Allows youto pull name card of otherdevice.

8. Exchange Name Card: Allowsyou to exchange my namecard with other device.

When the Bluetooth

function is turned onduring a call

When the Bluetooth

function is turned offduring a call

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9. Send Calendar Event: Youcan transfer Calendar eventsto other devices, except audiodevices.

10. Send Image: Allows you to

send image saved in yourphone to other device.

G For headset devices:

1. Remove Device: You can

remove the device from thepairing list.

2. Rename Device: You canrename the name of thepaired device.

3. Service Discovery: Allows youto search for the services thatthe selected device supports.

4. Device Info: Shows the device

information.

5. Send Name Card: You cantransfer Contacts list to otherdevices, except audio devices.

NoteWhen the device is connected to

another handset the following extra

options where found:

Send Name Card/ Get Name Card/

Exchange Name Card/ SendCalendar Event

Notes

In the pairing list, you can

disconnect the connected devicewith the Left Soft Key [Turn

Off]. Reversely, you can turn it on

by pressing the Left Soft Key

[Turn On] again.

When an audio device is connected,then you select another device and

press , both devices are

connected.

When connected with Phone or PC

supporting OPP, the following

menus are possible:

G Send name card: Allows my

contact data to send other device

up to 1000 Contacts.

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t i d b i th Ri htG Get name card: Allows you to pull

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2. Voice CommandsThis feature provides you withthe following options equippedwith AVR (Advanced VoiceRecognition) technology. Each

option has its detailedinformation on the phone andyou can check it out by pressingthe Left Soft Key [Info].


OK Key [MENU].

2. Press Tools.

3. Press Voice Commands.

Your Voice Commands can be

customized by pressing the RightSoft Key [Settings] with theflip open.

Digit Dial Readout On/ Off

Choice List Automatic/ AlwaysOff

Sensitivity Reject More/Automatic/ Reject Less

Train Voice If the phone often

asks you to repeat voicecommand, train the phone torecognize your voice patterns.Train Words/ Train Digits

Prompts Mode/ AudioPlayback/ TimeoutFor Mode, set Prompts/ Readout+ Alerts/ Readout/ Tones Only.ForAudio Playback,

set Speakerphone/ Earpiece.ForTimeout, set 5 seconds/10 seconds.

Call Alert Ring Only/ Caller ID +Ring/ Name Repeat

name card of other device.

G Exchange name card: Allows you

to exchange my name card with

other device. Send Calendar

Event: Allows you to send up to

300 Calendar events to other

device.

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2.1 Call

Say "Call" and then call someonesimply by saying the phonenumber or name. Please speak

clearly and exactly as in yourContacts list. When you havemore than one contact number,you can state the name andnumber type of the contact (for

example, 'Call John Work').

2.2 Send Msg to

Say 'Send Message' and thevoice command will prompt youfor the type of message. Afterchoosing the message type,system will ask you for thecontact name, number or group.It will automatically start amessage. If you say a full-sentence command, such as'Send Message to Bob', it wouldautomatically start a text

message without asking for themessage type. When using 'SendMessage' command, speakclearly and say the number,group name, or name exactly as

it is entered in your Contacts list.2.3 Go to

The 'Go to' command allows youto access a menu within the

phoneAirplane Mode/ Alarm Clock/Alert Sounds/ All Calls/ AnswerOptions/ Audio Output/ AutoPrepend/ Auto Retry/

Backlight/ Banner/...

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2 4 Check 3 Calc lator

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2.4 Check The "Check" command allowsyou to check out a wide range ofitems fromPhone Status/ Voicemail/

Messages/ Missed Calls/ Time/Signal Strength/ Battery/Volume

2.5 Lookup

You can look up names in yourContacts (for example, 'LookupJohn'):

Read out/ Create New/ Erase/

Modify

2.6 Help

Provides a general guideline tousing Voice Commands.

3. CalculatorAllows you to perform simplemathematical calculations. Youcan enter numbers up to theeighth decimal place.

Calculations can be made withup to 3 lines at one time.


2. Press Tools.

3. Press Calculator.

4. Enter the numbers to get thevalue you want. To cancel a

number, press the Left SoftKey [Clear].

5. Press the Right Soft Key[Oper] to add parenthesis or

power among numbers forcalculation.

4 Calendar 5 Press the Left Soft Key[Add]

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4. CalendarAllows you to keep your agendaconvenient and easy to access.Simply store your appointmentsand your phone will alert you

with a reminder you set.


2. Press Tools.

3. Press Calendar.

4. Use the Navigation Keyto scroll to the scheduled day.

Left Moves cursor to theprevious day.

Right Moves cursor tothe next day.

Up Moves to theprevious week.

Down Moves to the nextweek.

5. Press the Left Soft Key[Add].

6. Enter Subject, then scrolldown to the remainingsettings.

7. Scroll to a Calendar settingfield, then press the Left SoftKey [Set]. For eachCalendar event you can set:

G

SubjectG Start TimeG End TimeG RepeatG UntilG

AlertsG TonesG Vibrate

8. Use the Navigation Keyto choose a setting, then

press the OK Key .

9. Press the OK Key [SAVE]when Calendar information iscomplete.

Tools

5 Alarm Clock 7 Use the Navigation Keyto scroll to the information

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5. Alarm ClockAllows you to set one of threealarms. At the alarm time, Alarm1 (or 2 or 3) will be displayedon the LCD screen and the alarm

will sound.


2. Press Tools.

3. Press Alarm Clock.

5. Use the Navigation Keyto scroll to an Alarm (1, 2, or3), then press the OK Key .

6. Enter the alarm informationincluding:

G Turn On/Off

G Set Time

G Repeat

G Ringtone

7. Use the Navigation Keyto scroll to the informationyou want to set, then pressthe Left Soft Key [Set] toview your setting choices.

8. Press the OK Key [SAVE]after setting all of the Alarmfields as necessary.When the alarm goes off, youcan choose to "snooze" or

"dismiss" the alarm. To turn itoff, press the OK Key , theside keys, any of thealphanumeric keys, or thevibrate mode key.

6 Stopwatch 7 World Clock

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6. StopwatchAllows you to use your phone astypical stopwatch. Startmeasuring time and finish itpressing the OK Key .


2. Press Tools.

3. Press Stopwatch.4. Press the OK Key

[START], then options fromhere:

G

Press the Left Soft Key[Lap].

G Press the Right Soft Key[Reset].

7. World ClockAllows you to determine thecurrent time in another timezone or country by navigatingwith the left or right navigation

keys.


2. Press Tools.

3. Press World Clock.

4. Press the Right Soft Key[Cities] to choose from a listof available cities.

5. Select a city from the list,then press the OK Key .The display shows theposition of the city on a

global map.6. Press the OK Key again to

zoom in on the city and viewits date and time infomation.

Tools

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8. NotepadAllows you to add, read, edit,and erase notes.


OK Key [MENU].2. Press Tools.

3. Press Notepad.


[Add] to write a new note.

5. After filling in the note, pressthe OK Key to save it.

9. Ez Tip CalcAllows you to quickly and easilycalculate bill amounts using thebill total, tip % and number ofpeople as variables.


2. Press Tools.

3. Press Ez Tip Calc.5. Enter the variable fields (Total

bill, Tip (%), Split) and thecorresponding calculationfields (tip and total for each

person) appear automatically.

6. Press the Left Soft Key[Reset] for anothercalculation.

Settings

Settings 1.2 Call Soundsll h h h

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Settings1. Sound SettingsProvides options to customizethe phones sounds.

1.1 Master Volume

Allows you to set volumesettings.


2. Press Settings.

3. Press Sound Settings.

4. Press Master Volume.

5. Adjust the volume with theNavigation Key thenpress the OK Key to savethe setting.

6. You can try playing eachmaster volume with the LeftSoft Key [Play].

1.2 Call SoundsAllows you to set how the phonealerts you for types of incomingcalls.


2. Press Settings.


4. Press Call Sounds.

1.2.1 Call Ringtone


OK Key [MENU].

2. Press Settings.


4. Press Call Sounds.5. Press Call Ringtone.

Settings

6. Use the Navigation Keyto scroll to a ringtone then

1.2.3 Audio Output

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to sc o to a gto e t epress the OK Key to savethe sound.

1.2.2 Call Vibrate


2. Press Settings.



5. Press Call Vibrate.

6. Use the Navigation Keyto scroll to a setting, thenpress the OK Key .

On/ Off


2. Press Settings.



5. Press Audio Output.


Speaker/ Headset Only/Headset and Vibrate

1.3 Alert SoundsAll t l t th l t

1.4 Keypad VolumeAll t t th k d

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Allows you to select the alerttype for a new message.


OK Key [MENU].2. Press Settings.


4. Press Alert Sounds.

5. Text Message / MultimediaMessage / Voicemail menu hasthe following options.Tone/ Vibrate/ Reminder

ypAllows you to set the keypadvolume.


OK Key [MENU].2. Press Settings.


4. Press Keypad Volume.

5. Adjust the volume with theNavigation Key thenpress the OK Key to savethe setting.

Settings

1.5 Service AlertsAllows you to set any of the four

Charge Complete Alerts youwhen the battery is completely

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Allows you to set any of the fourAlert options to either On orOff.


2. Press Settings.


4. Press Service Alerts.

5. Select an alert option.

Service Change Alerts you whenservice is changed

Minute Beep Alerts you oneminute before the end of everyminute during a call.

Call Connect Alerts you when

the call is connected.

y p ycharged.

6. Use the Navigation Keyto scroll to a setting, then

press the OK Key .On/ Off

1.6 Power On/OffAllows you to set the phone to

1.7 Voice Clarity1 Open the flip and press the

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Allows you to set the phone tosound a tone when the phone ispowered on/off.


2. Press Settings.


4. Press Power On/Off.

5. Select Power On/ Power Off.


press the OK Key .

On/ Off


2. Press Settings.


4. Press Voice Clarity.


On/ Off

Settings

2. Display SettingsProvides options to customize

2.2 BacklightAllows you to set the duration

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p y gProvides options to customizethe phones display screen.

2.1 Banner

Allows you to enter text todisplay on the inner LCD andoutside LCD. You can enter up to23 characters each.


2. Press Settings.

3. Press Display Settings.

4. Press Banner.

6. Enter the banner text youwant to display on the insideLCD, then press the OK Key

to save it.

Allows you to set the durationfor illuminating the backlight.Screens and Keypad are setseparately.


2. Press Settings.

3. Press Display Settings.4. Press Backlight.

5. Choose a Backlight submenuand press the OK Key .

Display/ Keypad1. Display

G Internal Backlight:7 Seconds/ 15 Seconds/

30 Seconds/ Always On/Always Off

G External Backlight:7 Seconds/ 15 Seconds/30 Seconds

2. Keypad: 7 Seconds/ 15Seconds/ 30 Seconds/

l O / l Off

6. Select from available screensthen press the OK Key .

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Always On/ Always Off

2.3 Wallpaper

Allows you to choose the kind ofbackground to be displayed onthe phone. The possibilities areendless, but Fun Animations, inparticular, provide you with flash

screens for your backgroundwallpaper and Slide Show allowsyou to select several images todisplay in slides as wallpaper.


OK Key [MENU].

2. Press Settings.


4. Press Wallpaper.5. Choose a submenu and press

the OK Key .

My Pictures/ Fun Animations

2.4 Display Themes

Allows you to choose the color

of the background screen.1. Open the flip and press the

OK Key [MENU].

2. Press Settings.


4. Press Display Themes.


Green/ Red

Settings

2.5 Menu StyleAllows you to choose how the

2.6 Clock FormatAllows you to choose the kind of

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yMain Menu displays for menuselection.


2. Press Settings.


4. Press Menu Style.

5. Use the Directional Keyto highlight a setting, thenpress .

Grid/ List

yclock to be displayed on thefront and main LCD screens.


2. Press Settings.


4. Press Clock Format.


Normal/ Analog/ Digital/Large Digital/ Dual(Set City inWorld Clock)/ Off

Note

This User Guide gives navigation

instructions according to the default

"Grid" Main Menu Layout in the

Display Settings menu. If other

menus are set, navigating the

phone's menus may be different.

6. Use the Directional Keyto highlight a setting, then 2.7 Time Format

Allows you to choose the format

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press .y

of time displayed on the clock ofyour phone.


2. Press Settings.


4. Press Time Format.


12 Hours/ 24 Hours

NOTE

Press the Left Soft Key [V iew]

to preview the selected ClockFormat.

Settings

3. Games & Apps3 1 Backlight Settings

3.2 Volume


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3.1 Backlight Settings

Allows you to set the durationfor illuminationg the backlight.


2. Press Settings.

3. Press Games & Apps.4. Press Backlight

Settings.


7 Seconds/ 15 Seconds/ 30Seconds/ Always On/ AlwaysOff

p p pOK Key [MENU].

2. Press Settings.

3. Press Games & Apps.

4. Press Volume.

5. Adjust the volume with thethe Navigation Key then

press the OK Key to savethe setting.

3.3 Notifications


3.4 Others


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p p pOK Key [MENU].

2. Press Settings.


4. Press Notifications.Voicemail/ Messages

5. Use the Navigation Key

to scroll to a setting, thenpress the OK Key .

On/ Off

p p pOK Key [MENU].

2. Press Settings.


4. Press Others.


press the OK Key .

Settings

3.5 Plug-Ins

1. Open the flip and press the4. Phone SettingsThe Phone Settings Menu allows

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OK Key [MENU].

2. Press Settings.


4. Press Plug-Ins.


press the OK Key .

you to designate specific settingsto customize how you use yourphone.

4.1 Airplane Mode

Allows you to use the menufunctions except making calls,Bluetooth feature, when radio

transmission is restricted.Activating Airplane Mode willdisable all wirelesscommunications.


2. Press Settings.

3. Press Phone Settings.

4. Press Airplane Mode.


On/ Off

4.2 Set Shortcut Keys

Allows you to set a shortcut toh i h d

4.3 Voice Commands


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phone menus using the down,up, left and right NavigationKeys.


2. Press Settings.

3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press Set Shortcut

Keys.

5. Use the Navigation Key

to scroll to a shortcut key youwant to set.

6. Press [Set].

7. Use the Navigation Keyto scroll to the shortcut youwant, then press the OK Key

.

OK Key [MENU].

2. Press Settings.

3. Press Phone Settings.

4. Press Voice Commands.

Prompts Mode/ AudioPlayback/ Timeout

For Mode, set Prompts/Readout + Alerts/ Readout/Tones Only.For Audio Playback, setSpeakerphone or Earpiece.

For Timeout, set 5 seconds or10 seconds.

Call Alert Ring Only/ CallerID + Ring/ Name Repeat

Settings

4.4 Language

Allows you to set the bilingualf t di t

4.5 Location

Allows you to set GPS (GlobalP iti i S t S t llit

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