LG Chocolate Touch VX8575 User manual

Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous
or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide.
Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death.
●Never use an unapproved battery since this could
damage the phone and/or battery and could cause
the battery to explode.
●Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will
cause the battery to explode.
●Never store your phone in temperatures less than
-4°F or greater than 122°F.
●Do not dispose of your battery near fire or with
hazardous or flammable materials.
●When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set
up the hands-free kit near the air bag. If wireless
equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is
deployed, you may be seriously injured.
●Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
●Do not use the phone in areas where its use is
prohibited. (For example: aircraft)
Important Safety Precautions
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Important Safety Precautions
●Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct
sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as
a bathroom.
●Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol,
benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your
phone. This could cause a fire.
●Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. It
may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.
●Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the
phone may generate sparks.
●Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting,
pulling, or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as
it may cause electric shock 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 electric shock or fire.
●Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is
being charged. It may cause an electric shock or
seriously damage your phone.
●Do not disassemble the phone.
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●Do not place or answer calls while charging the
phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause
electric shock or fire.
●Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with
your body during a call.
●Make sure that no sharp-edged items, such as
animal’s teeth or nails, come into contact with the
battery. This could cause a fire.
●Store the battery out of reach of children.
●Be careful that children do not swallow any parts
(such as earphone, connection parts of the phone,
etc.) This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation
resulting in serious injury or death.
●Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning
storms to avoid electric shock or fire.
●Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG.
The warranty will not be applied to products provided
by other suppliers.
●Only authorized personnel should service the phone
and its accessories. Faulty installation or service may
result in accidents and consequently invalidate the
warranty.
●Your service provider programs one or more
emergency phone numbers, such as 911, that you can
call under any circumstances, even when your phone
is locked. Your phone’s preprogrammed emergency
number(s) may not work in all locations, and
sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due
to network, environmental, or interference issues.
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Important Safety Precautions .1
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Quick Glance of Touchpad and
How to Use It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
CTouch Sensitive Soft Keys . . . . . . . .14
alibrating the Touch Screen . .15
Shortcut Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Touch Screen Shortcut Menu . . . .16
Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . .24
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Charging with USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Battery Temperature Protection . . .25
Battery Charge Level . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Turning the Phone On and Off . . . .25
Turning the Phone On . . . . . . . . . .25
Turning the Phone Off . . . . . . . . . .25
Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Correcting Dialing Mistakes . . . . . .26
Redialing Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Menu Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Shortcut Menu on the External
Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Touch Screen Shortcut Menu . . . . .29
Quick Access to Convenient
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Volume Quick Adjustment . . . . . . . .30
Vibrate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Contacts in Your Phone’s
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Storing Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Customizing Individual Entries . . . .32
Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Storing a Number with Pauses . . .33
Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . .35
3D (Three-axis-accelerometer)
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Picture Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Video Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
My Verizon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
MESSAGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
1. New Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
1.1 TXT Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
1.2 Picture Message . . . . . . . . . . . .44
1.3 Video Message . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
1.4 Voice Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
2. Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
3. Drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
4. Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
5. Visual Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
6. Mobile IM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
7. Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Table of Contents
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8. Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
9. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
10. Erase Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
CONTACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
1. New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
2. Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
3. Backup Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
4. Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
5. Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
6. Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
7. In Case of Emergency (ICE) . . . .54
8. My Name Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
RECENT CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
1. Missed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
2. Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
3. Dialed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
4. All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
5. View Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
1. Music & Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
1.1 V CAST Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
1.2 Get New Ringtones . . . . . . . . . .60
1.3 My Ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
1.4 My Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Playing Your Music . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Exit From the Music Player . . . . . .63
Touch Screen Music Controls . . . .63
Controlling the Music Player . . . . .64
1.5 My FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
1.6 My Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
1.7 Sync Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
2. Picture & Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
2.1 V CAST Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
2.2 Get New Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . .68
2.3 My Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
2.4 My Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
2.5 Take Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
2.6 Record Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
2.7 Online Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
3. Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
4. Browse & Download . . . . . . . . . .72
6. Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
My Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Ending a Browser Session . . . . . . . .78
Browser Navigating . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
1. Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
2.1.1 Call <Name or Number> . . .87
2.1.2 Send Msg to <Name or
Number> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
2.1.3 Go to <Menu> . . . . . . . . . . .88
2.1.4 Check <Item> . . . . . . . . . . . .88
2.1.5 Contacts <Name> . . . . . . . .88
2.1.6 Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
2.1.7 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
2.1.8 My Verizon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
2.1.9 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
2. Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
3. Ez Tip Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
4. Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
5. Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
6. Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
7. World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
8. Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
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Table of Contents
9. Drawing Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
10. USB Mass Storage . . . . . . . . . .92
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
1. My Verizon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
2. Bluetooth Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
2.1 Add New Device . . . . . . . . . . . .93
My Phone Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
2.2 Discovery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
2.3 Supported Profiles . . . . . . . . . . .95
3. Sounds Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
3.1 Easy Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
3.2 Master Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
3.3 Call Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
3.3.1 Call Ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . .97
3.3.2 Call Vibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
3.3.3 Caller ID Announcement . . .98
3.4 Alert Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
3.5 Keypad Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
3.6 Digit Dial Readout . . . . . . . . . . .98
3.7 Service Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
3.8 Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
4. Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
4.1 Easy Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
4.2 Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
4.2.1 Personal Banner . . . . . . . . .100
4.2.2 ERI Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
4.3 Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
4.4 Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
4.5 Charging Screen . . . . . . . . . . . .101
4.6 Display Themes . . . . . . . . . . . .101
4.7 Menu Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
4.8 Dial Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
4.9 Clock Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
4.10 Shortcut Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
411 Music Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
5. Touch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
6. Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
6.1 Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
6.2 Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . .104
6.3 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
6.4 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
6.5 Current Country . . . . . . . . . . . .105
6.6 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
6.6.1 Edit Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
6.6.2 Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
6.6.3 Phone Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
6.6.4 Lock Phone Now . . . . . . . .107
6.6.5 Reset Default . . . . . . . . . . .107
6.6.6 Restore Phone . . . . . . . . . .107
6.7 System Select . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
6.8 NAM Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
7. Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
7.1 Answer Options . . . . . . . . . . . .109
7.2 Show Dialpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
7.3 Auto Retry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
7.4 TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
7.5 One Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
7.6 Voice Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
7.7 DTMF Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
7.8 Assisted Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . .112
8. USB Auto Detection . . . . . . . . . .113
9. Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
9.1 Save Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
9.2 Phone Memory . . . . . . . . . . . .114
9.3 Card Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
10. Phone Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
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10.1 My Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
10.2 SW/HW Version . . . . . . . . . . .115
10.3 Icon Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
10.4 Software Update . . . . . . . . . .116
11. Set-Up Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Exposure to Radio Frequency
Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Antenna Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Phone Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Tips on Efficient Operation . . . . . .119
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Pacemakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Hearing Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Other Medical Devices and Health
Care Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Blasting Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere120
For Vehicles Equipped with an
Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Charger and Adapter Safety . . . .122
Battery Information and Care . . .122
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards 124
General Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Caution: Avoid potential hearing
loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
FDA Consumer Update . . . . . . . .128
10 Driver Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . .135
Consumer Information on SAR .138
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility
(HAC) Regulations for Wireless
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
LIMITED WARRANTY
STATEMENT Safety . . . . . . . .144
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Acronyms and Abbreviations . .147
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
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Thank you for choosing the
cellular phone
designed to operate with the latest
digital mobile communication
technology, Code Division Multiple
Access (CDMA). Along with the
many advanced features of the
CDMA system, such as greatly
enhanced voice clarity, this
compact phone offers:
●V CASTSM Music | Rhapsody
●V CAST Video
●Mobile IM
●VZ Navigator
●Mobile Email
●Visual Voice Mail
●Corporate Mail
●City ID
●External Touch Screen and auto
Touch Screen lock.
●Customizable display themes and
screensavers.
●Built-in 3.0 Megapixel digital
camera (with video mode).
●Large, easy-to-read, 8-line
backlit LCD with status icons.
●Messaging Voicemail, and caller
ID.
●Quick access to the HTML
Browser.
●Media Center
●Dolby Mobile
●FM Radio
●Long battery standby and talk
time.
●Easy operation; use the keypad
or Touch Screen to choose
menus and answer prompts.
●Any key answer, auto answer
with handsfree, auto retry, One
Touch and Speed Dialing (with
999 memory locations).
●Bilingual (English and Spanish)
capability.
●Bluetooth®wireless technology.
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.
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Welcome
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Important Information
This user’s guide provides important
information on the use and operation
of your phone. Please read this
guide carefully prior to using the
phone to be able to use your phone
to its greatest advantage and to
prevent any accidental damage or
misuse. Any unapproved changes or
modifications will void your
warranty.
Technical Details
The is an all
digital phone that operates on both
Code Division Multiple Access
(CDMA) frequencies: cellular
services at 800 MHz and Personal
Communication Services (PCS) at
1.9 GHz.
CDMA technology uses a feature
called DSSS (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).
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.
EV-DO system is optimized for data
service and is much faster than
1xRTT system in applicable area.
The table on the following page lists
some major CDMA standards.
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
0.79 inches (2.0 cm) from the body.
To comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, a minimum
separation distance of 0.79 inches
Technical Details
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Technical Details
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CDMA
Standard
Designator Description
Basic Air
Interface
TIA/EIA-95A
TSB-74
ANSI J-STD-008
TIA/EIA-IS2000
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
Network
TIA/EIA/IS-634
TIA/EIA/IS/651
TIA/EIA/IS-41-C
TIA/EIA/IS-124
MAS-BS
PCSC-RS
Intersystem operations
Non-signaling data comm.
Service
TIA/EIA/IS-96-B
TIA/EIA/IS-637
TIA/EIA/IS-657
IS-801
TIA/EIA/IS-707-A
Speech CODEC
Short Message Service
Packet Data
Position Determination Service (gpsOne)
High Speed Packet Data
1x EV-DO
Related
interface
TIA/EIA/IS-856
TIA/EIA/IS-878
TIA/EIA/IS-866
TIA/EIA/IS-890
CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Air Interface
1xEV-DO Inter-Operability Specification for HRPD
Access Network Interfaces
Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for
HRPD High Rate Packet Data Access Terminal
Test Application Specification(TAS) for High Rate
Packet Data Air Interface
(2.0 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
0.79 inches (2.0 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.)
To satisfy FCC RF exposure
requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm)
between the user / bystander and
vehicle-mounted the external
antenna. For more information
about RF exposure, visit the FCC
website at www.fcc.gov.
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