LG LGAX5550 User manual

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Important Safety Precautions
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detalied 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.
●Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.
●Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal’s teeth, nails, come into contact with the
battery. There is a risk of this causing a fire.
●Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.
●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.
●Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire.
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●When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the hands-free kit near to the air bag. If
wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is activated, 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).
● Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity,
such as a bathroom.
●Never store your phone in temperatures less than -4°F or greater than 122°F.
●Do not use harsh chemicals(such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your
phone. There is a risk of this causing a fire.
●Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. Such actions 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 a fire or electric shock.
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●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.
●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 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.
●Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause
electric shock or fire.
●Only use the batteries, antennas, 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.
●Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call.
●An emergency call can be made only within a service area. For an emergency call, make sure that you
are within a service area and that the phone is turned on.
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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Check Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Important Information . . . . . . . . . 7
FCC RF Exposure Information . . 9
Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Menus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Getting Your Phone Started . . . . . 13
The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning the Phone On and Off . 14
Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Quick Access to Convenient
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Manner Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Silence All Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mute Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Volume Quick Adjustment . . . . . 18
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Entering and Editing Information 20
Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Text Input Examples . . . . . . . . . . 21
Contacts in Your Phone’s
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
The Basics of Storing Contacts
Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Options to Customize Your Contacts 25
Adding or Changing the Group . 25
Changing the Call Ringer . . . . . 25
Changing the Message Ringer . 26
Adding or Changing the Memo 26
Adding or Changing the
Picture ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing the Secret Setting . . . 27
Adding or Changing the URL . . 27
Adding Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Editing Contacts Entries . . . . . . . 28
Adding Another Phone Number 28
Default Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Editing Stored Phone Numbers 29
Editing Stored Names . . . . . . . . 29
Editing Customized Options . . . 29
Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Deleting a Phone Number from
a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Deleting a Contact Entry . . . . . 30
Deleting a Speed Dial . . . . . . . . 30
Phone Numbers With Pauses . 31
Searching Your Phone’s Memory 32
Making a Call From Your Phone’s
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
From Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
From Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using Phone Menus . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Menu Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
1. List Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2. New Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3. New E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4. Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5. Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6. My Contact Info . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
1. Dialed Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2. Received Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3. Missed Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4. Erase Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5. Call Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6. 1x Packet Counter . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
1. Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2. New Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2.1 The Basics of Sending
a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
2.2 Customizing the Message Using
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
2.3 Using Contacts to Send
a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
2.4 Text Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
2.5 Message Icon Reference . . 43
3. Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.1 Out of Memory Warning . . 43
3.2 Viewing Your Inbox . . . . . . . 43
4. Outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5. Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6. Msg Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.1 Auto Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.2 Auto Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.3 Callback # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.4 Msg Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.5 Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.6 Direct View . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.7 Entry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.8 Edit Voice Mailbox # . . . . . . 46
6.9 Quick-Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.0 Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.* Font Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7. Erase All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
1. Start Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
2. Voice Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3. Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4. Voice Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.1 Voice Commands . . . . . . . . 49
4.2 Announce Alerts . . . . . . . . . 49
4.3 Best Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.4 Train Commands . . . . . . . . . .50
4.5 Train Digits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5. Driving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6. Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Axcess Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
1. Axcess Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
2. Axcess Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Mobile Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
1. Start Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
2. Web Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
3. Web Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
My Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
1. Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
2. Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
3. Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
1. Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
2. Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
3. Ez Tip Calc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
4. Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5. World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
1. Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
1.1 Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
1.2 Key Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
1.3 Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
1.4 Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
1.4.1 Service Change . . . . . . . . 60
1.4.2 Minute Beep . . . . . . . . . . 60
1.4.3 Call Connect . . . . . . . . . . . 60
1.4.4 Back To Top . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
1.5 Power On/Off Tone . . . . . . 60
2. Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
2.1 Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
2.2 Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
2.3 Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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2.4 Menu Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
2.5 Clocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
2.6 Theme Colors . . . . . . . . . . . 62
2.7 Status LED Colors . . . . . . . . 62
2.8 Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
2.9 Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
2.0 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
3. System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.1 Select System . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.2 Set NAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.3 Auto NAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.4 Serving System . . . . . . . . . . 63
4. Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4.1 Lock Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4.2 Restrict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
4.3 Emergency #s . . . . . . . . . . . 64
4.4 Change Code . . . . . . . . . . . 64
4.5 Erase Contacts . . . . . . . . . . 65
4.6 Reset Default . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5. Call Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.1 Auto Retry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.2 Answer Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.3 Auto-Answer . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.4 One-Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . . 66
5.5 Auto Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
5.6 TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6. 1x Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.1 Data/Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.2 Select Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.3 Port Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.4 Mode(1X/QNC) . . . . . . . . . . 68
6.5 PAP ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
6.6 PAP Password . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7. Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
8. Phone Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.1 My Phone Number . . . . . . . 68
8.2 S/W Version . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.3 Icon Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.4 Shortcut Help . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
TIA Safety Information . . . . . . . . 69
Exposure to Radio Frequency
Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Antenna Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Phone Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Tips on Efficient Operation . . . . 69
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Pacemakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Hearing Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Other Medical Devices . . . . . . . 70
Health Care Facilities . . . . . . . . . 71
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Posted Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Blasting Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Potentially Explosive
Atmosphere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
For Vehicles Equipped with
an Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Charger and Adapter Safety . . . 72
Battery Information and Care . . 72
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Consumer Information on SAR . 81
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . 84
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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Welcome
Congratulations for choosing the advanced and compact
LX5550 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.
●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 standard Li-Ion battery,
standard charger, and holster. 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 LX5550 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
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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 table lists some major CDMA
standards.
* 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.
CDMA
Standard
Basic Air
Interface
TIA/EIA-95A
TSB-74
ANSI J-STD-008
TIA/EIA-IS2000
ANSI TIA/EIA
553A
CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface
14.4kbps radio link protocol and
inter-band operations
IS-95 adapted for PCS
frequency band cdma2000
1xRTT AirInterface
Advanced Mobile Phone
Service
MAS-BS
PCSC-RS
Intersystem operations
Nom-signaling data comm.
Cellular base station
Cellular mobile station
PCS personal station
PCS base station
Speech CODEC
TIA/EIA/IS-634
TIA/EIA/IS/651
TIA/EIA/IS-41-C
TIA/EIA/IS-124
TIA/EIA/IS-97
TIA/EIA/IS-98
ANSI J-STD-018
ANSI J-STD-019
TIA/EIA/IS-125
TIA/EIA/IS-96-B
TIA/EIA/IS-99
TIA/EIA/IS-637
TIA/EIA/IS-657
IS-801
TIA/EIA/IS-707-A
Speech CODEC
Async Data and Fax
Short message service
Packet Data
Position Determination
Service (gpsOne)
High Speed Packet Data
Network
Service
Performance
Designator Description
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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.
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Phone Overview
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1. Earpiece
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.
4. Headset Jack
5. Left Soft Key Use to display the function setting menu.
6. Side Key Use to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode and the
earpiece volume during a call.
7. TALK Key Use to place or answer calls.
8. Voice Command Key Use for quick access to Voice Commands and
Driving Mode.
9. Manner/Silence All Mode Key Use to set the mode (from standby mode
press and hold for about 3 seconds).
10. Right Soft Key Use to select an action within a menu.
11. Navigation Key Use for quick access to Messages, Voice Scheduler,
Start Browser, Axcess Apps.
12. Message Key Use to retrieve or send voice and text messages.
13. END Key Use to turn the power on/off and to end a call. Also return to
the main menu display screen.
14. BACK 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.
Use for quick access to Shortcut Help.
15. Alphanumeric Keypad Use to enter numbers and characters and select
menu items.
16. Lock Mode Key Use in standby mode to set the lock function by
pressing and holding the key for about 3 seconds.
17. Microphone
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Menus Overview
Contacts
1. List Contacts
2. New Number
3. New E-mail
4. Groups
5. Speed Dials
6. My Contact Info
Recent Calls
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
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
Voice
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
Axcess Apps
1. Axcess Apps
2. Axcess Info
Mobile Web
1. Start Browser
2. Web Messages
3. Web Settings
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Menus Overview
My Media
1. Graphics
2. Music
3. Objects
1. Small Pictures
2. Large Pictures
3. My Pictures
4. Sounds
5. My Melodies
6. Animations
7. My Animations
Tools
1. Alarm Clock
2. Notepad
3. Ez Tip Calc
4. Calculator
5. World Clock
Settings
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. Auto Volume
6. TTY Mode
6. 1x Data
1. Data/Fax
2. Select Port
3. Port Speed
4. Mode(1X/QNC)
5. PAP ID
6. PAP Password
7. Location
8. Phone Info
1. My Phone Number
2. S/W Version
3. Icon Glossary
4. Shortcut Help
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Getting Your Phone Started
The Battery
NNOOTTEE
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
Warning! Use only the charger provided with the phone. Using
any charger other than the one included with the LX5550 may
damage your phone or battery.
1. Plug the round end of the adapter into the phone’s charger
jack and the other end into an electrical outlet.
2. The charge time varies depending upon the battery level. The
maximum charge time for a fully discharged battery is 3.5
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 DischargedFully Charged
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Getting Your Phone Started
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 for a few seconds until the LCD screen
lights up.
NNOOTTEE
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 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.
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Screen Icons
When the phone is powered on, the top line of the LCD screen displays icons indicating the status of the phone.
Signal strength indicator. The strength of the signal
received by the phone is indicated by the number
of bars displayed.
Battery indicator. Indicates battery charge level.
In use indicator. A call is in progress.
* No icon indicates the phone is in standby mode.
No service indicator. The phone is not receiving a
system signal.
New text message indicator or Browser message.
New voice mail indicator.
New text and voice message indicator.
IS-2000.
Vibration mode. Silence All mode.
Analog. Digital.
SSL TTY
Location on. E911 only.
Driving mode. Announce Alerts.
Roaming indicator. The phone is outside of the
home service area.
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Getting Your Phone Started
Making Calls
1. Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, press .
2. Enter the phone number (include the area code if
needed).
3. Press .
lf the phone is locked, enter the lock code.
Call Failed indicates the call did not go through.
Restricted indicates outgoing calls are in
restricted mode.
NNOOTTEE
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 -> Settings -> Security-> Enter
Lock Code -> Restrict -> Off -> OK
4. Press or Side Key ( ) twice to end the call.
Correcting Dialing Mistakes
If you make a mistake while dialing a number, press
once to erase the last digit entered or hold down for
at least 2 seconds to delete all digits.
Redialing Calls
1. Press 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 to answer.
NNOOTTEE
If you press or the side keys while the phone
is ringing, the ringing or vibration is muted for that call.
2. Press or Side Key ( ) twice to end the call.
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Quick Access to Convenient Features
Manner Mode
Use Manner Mode in public places. When Manner Mode
is set, 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 for 3 seconds.
NNOOTTEE
The phone remains in Manner Mode even if you turn
it off and back on.
Manner Mode Quick Cancellation
1. Press to switch to Silence All Mode or Normal
Mode.
NNOOTTEE
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, 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. From Manner Mode press for 3 seconds.
Silence All Mode Quick Cancellation
1. Press to switch to Silence Normal Mode or
Manner Mode.
Lock Mode
Use Lock Mode to prevent others from using your phone.
When Lock Mode is set, your 4-digit password is required
to use the phone.
NNOOTTEE
The lock code/password is 0000 by default.
Lock Mode Quick Activation
1. From standby mode, press for 3 seconds.
Lock Mode Quick Cancellation
1. Press Right Soft Key Unlock then enter your 4-digit
password.
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Quick Access to Convenient Features
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.
NNOOTTEE
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 to receive a waiting call.
2. Press 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
Contacts, the name appears with the number.
Check with your service provider to ensure they offer this
feature.
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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 then dials it. Speed Dial number 1 is
always for Voice mail.
Dialing Speed Dials from 2 to 9
Press and hold the Speed Dial number.
OR
Enter the Speed Dial number and press .
Dialing Speed Dials from 10 to 99
Press the first digit and then press and hold the key of
the last digit.
OR
Enter the first and second digits and press .
Voice Command
Voice Command 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. Save the recorded Voice Command.
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Entering and Editing Information
Text Input
You can input and edit your Banner, Schedule, Contacts,
and Messages.
Key Functions
Right Soft Key: Press to scroll through the
following text input modes:
T9Word -> Abc -> 123 -> Symbols -> Smiley.
Shift: Press to change case.
T9 text: T9Word -> T9WORD -> T9word
Abc text: Abc -> ABC -> abc
Next: In T9 mode, press to display other
matching words.
Space: Press to complete a word and insert a
space.
Back: Press to delete a single space or
character. Hold to delete words.
Punctuation: In T9 mode, press 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 (or Left Soft Key ) displays a pop-up
list of text modes.
T9Word (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.
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