LG VX4400 User manual

Contents
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT.......................... 1
Subject ............................................................. 3
Introduction ................................................................... 5
Important Information ...................................... 6
Check Accessories ......................................... 6
Before You Start .......................................................... 7
Safety Instructions ........................................... 7
Safety Information ........................................... 8
FCC RF Exposure Information....................... 9
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................ 13
Cautions ........................................................ 13
Using the Battery Pack ................................. 14
Phone Components....................................... 18
Phone Overview ........................................... 19
Onscreen Icons.............................................. 21
Entering Information Using T9 Text Input..... 22
Chapter 2. Basic Functions ....................................... 27
Turning the Phone On and Off ..................... 27
Making a Call ................................................ 28
Correcting Dialing Mistakes ......................... 29
Receiving Calls ............................................. 29
Using Manner, Silence All, Lock Mode ........ 30
Call Waiting ................................................... 32

Mute ...............................................................32
Redialing Calls .............................................. 32
Adjusting the Volume ................................... 33
Power Save Mode ........................................ 33
Signal Strength .............................................. 34
Caller ID Display ........................................... 34
Speed Dialing ................................................ 35
Caller ID ......................................................... 35
Phone Book Features ................................... 36
Making a Call From Your Phone Book ........ 38
Chapter 3. Menu Features ........................................ 43
General Guidelines to MenuAccess
and Settings ........................................... 43
Call History..................................................... 44
Phone Book ................................................... 47
Messages ...................................................... 50
Mobile Web ................................................... 65
Get It Now ..................................................... 72
Fun Tools ....................................................... 76
Organizer ....................................................... 77
Settings .......................................................... 81
Phone Info ................................................... 105
Chapter 4. Functions Used During a Call .............. 107
Mute.............................................................. 107

Chapter 5. Accessories ........................................... 108
Chapter 6. Appendix ................................................ 111
Chapter 7. Safety Guidelines................................... 113
TIASafety Information ................................ 113
FDAConsumer Update .............................. 118

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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:
LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed
accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship,according to
the following terms and conditions:
(1) The limited warranty for the unit and enclosed accessories shall be a period
of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. The remaining warranty
period for the unit being repaired or replaced shall be determined by
presentation of the original sales receipt for the purchase of the unit.
(2) The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product
and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser/end user.
(3) The limited warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product
during the warranty period as long as it is in the U.S., including Alaska,
Hawaii,U.S. Territories, and all Canadian Provinces.
(4) The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be free of major defects at the
time of shipment and, therefore, shall not be covered under these limited
warranty terms.
(5) Upon request from LG,the consumer must provide information satisfactory
to LG to prove the date of purchase or exchange.
(6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer
Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product
back to the consumer after the completion of service under this limited
warranty.
2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
(1) Defects or damage resulting from use of the product in other than its normal
and customary manner.
(2) Defect or damage from abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper
storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorized modifications,
unauthorized connections, unauthorized repair, misuse, neglect, abuse,
accident,alteration,improper installation,or other acts which are not the fault
of LG, including damage caused by shipping,blown fuses,or spills of food
or liquid.
(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material
or workmanship.
(4) Alleged defects or malfunctions of the product if the Customer Service
Department at LG was not notified by the consumer during the applicable
limited warranty period.
(5) Products, which have had the serial number,removed or made illegible.

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(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied
either in fact or by operations of law,statutory or otherwise,including but not
limited to any implied warranty of marketability merchantability or fitness for
a particular use.
(7) Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories.
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or
damaged due to normal customer use.
(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.
(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).
3. STATE LAW RIGHTS:
N o other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY, IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
HEREIN. LG INFOCOMM U.S.A., INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE,LOSS
OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL,
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS
PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow the exclusive of limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so
these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state
to state.
4. HOW TO GET WARRANTYSERVICE:
T o obtain warranty service, please call the following telephone number from
anywhere in the continental United States:
Tel. [phone]
www.lgeservice.com
Please call or write for the location of the LGE authorized service center nearest
you and the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.
201 JAMES RECORD ROAD,HUNTSVILLE, AL 35824
Electronics Service

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Subject
The VX4400 phone has been designed to operate on the
latest digital mobile communication technology, Code
Division Multiple Access (CDMA). This CDMA digital
technology has greatly enhanced voice clarity and can
provide a variety of advanced features. Currently,CDMA
mobile communication technology has been
commercially used in Cellular and Personal
Communication Service (PCS).
The difference between Cellular and PCS is operating
frequency. Cellular uses 800Mhz and PCS uses 1.9Ghz.
Also, the VX4400 works onAdvanced Mobile Phone
Service (AMPS). We call it a tri-mode phone. Since the
phone operates on Cellular, PCS andAMPS, the call fail
rate is less than on a conventional dual-mode or single-
mode phone.
CDMA technology adopts DSSS (Direct Sequence
Spread Spectrum). DSSS enables the phone to keep
communication from being crossed and enables multiple
users in the same specific area to use one frequency
channel,resulting in a 10 fold increase in capacity when
compared with the analog mode currently used.
Soft/Softer Handoff, Hard Handoff, and Dynamic RF
power Control technologies are combined into this phone
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 subscribers in wireless
sections twice as much as IS-95. Its battery life is twice
as long as IS-95. High-speed data transmission is also
possible.
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CDMA Standard
Basic air interface TIA/EIA/IS-95-A
ANSI J-STD-008
Protocol between MS and BTS
for Cellular &AMPS
Protocol between MS and BTS
for PCS
MAS-BS
PCSC-RS
Intersystem operations
Nom-signaling data comm.
Speech CODEC
Assign data and fax
Short message service
Packet data
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
Network
Service
Performance
Designator Description

Introduction
Highlights
Congratulations! Your new mobile phone will change
the way you communicate and is a compact,
lightweight personal communication system with
added features for the person on the go. Our
advanced digital mobile communication technology
features the following:
Large,easy-to-read, 6-line, backlit LCD plus two
status lines.
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,and one-
touch dialing and speed dialing with 99 memory
locations.
Bilingual (English and Spanish menu languages are
available).
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Important Information
This user’s manual provides important information on
the use and operation of your phone. Please read all
the information carefully prior to using the phone for
best performance and to prevent any damage to or
misuse of the phone.Any unapproved change or
modification will void your warranty.
Check Accessories
Your mobile phone comes with a one-slot desktop
charger and a rechargeable battery. Please verify that
your accessories are included.
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Before You Start
Safety Instructions
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of electric shock,do
not expose your phone to high humidity areas, such as the
bathroom, swimming pool, etc.
Always store your phone away from heat. Never store your
phone in settings that may expose it to temperatures less than
32°F or greater than 104°F, such as outside during a snow
storm or in your car on a hot day. Exposure to excessive cold
or heat will result in malfunction, damage and/or catastrophic
failure.
Be careful when using your phone near other electronic
devices. RF emissions from your mobile phone may affect
inadequately shielded electronic equipment nearby. You should
consult with manufacturers of any personal medical devices,
such as pacemakers and hearing aides,to determine if they are
susceptible to interference from your mobile phone. Turn off
your phone in a medical facility or at a gas station. Never
place your phone in a microwave oven as this will cause the
battery to explode.
IMPORTANT! Please read the TIA SAFETY
INFORMATION (on page 113) before using your phone.
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Safety Information
Please read and observe the following information for the safe
and proper use of your phone and to prevent any unanticipated
damage by accident. Also, keep the user’s manual in an
accessible place at all times after reading it.
Unplug the power cord and charger during a lightning
storm to avoid electric shock or fire.
Do not use your phone in high explosive areas, as the
phone may influence high frequency devices.
Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust,
and be careful to keep the minimum required distance
between the power cord and heat sources.
Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and
clean the power plug pin when it is dirty.
Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting,
pulling, or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose, as it
may cause fire or electric shock.
Hold the power cord plug firmly to plug and unplug the
powercord. Ensure the plug is firmly connected. If it is
not firmly connected, it may cause excessive heat or fire.
Do not place any heavy item on the power cord. Do not
allow the power cord to be crimped, as it may cause fire
or electric shock.
Be careful not to let the battery contacts touch metal
conductors such as a necklace or coins. When shorted, it
may cause an explosion.
Do not disassemble or allow heavy impact to the battery as
it may cause electric shock,short-circuit, and fire. Store
the battery in a place out of reach of children.
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Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your
mouth,may cause serious injury.
Do not place items with a magnetic strip,such as a credit
card, phone card, bank book and a subway ticket, near
your phone. The magnetism of the phone may damage the
data stored in the magnetic strip.
Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your
body during a call.
Talking on your phone for a long period of time may
reduce the call quality due to heat generated during use.
Do not allow excessive vibration or impact to the phone.
When you do not use the phone for a long period time,
store it in a safe area with the power cord unplugged.
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before
operating the phone.
In August 1996,the Federal Communications (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.
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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 skin, a minor burn may result.
Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with
the back of the phone kept 3/4inch (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. Body-worn accessories that
cannot maintain 3/4inch (2 cm) separation distance between
the user’s body and the back of the phone, and have not been
tested for typical body-worn operations may not comply with
FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided.
Vehicle Mounted External Antenna
(optional, if available)
A minimum separation 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
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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
may cause undesired operation.
Cautions for Battery
Do not disassemble.
Do not short-circuit.
Do not expose to high temperature: 60°C (140°F).
Do not incinerate.
Battery Disposal
Please dispose of your battery properly or bring to your
local wireless carrier for recycling.
Do not dispose in fire or with hazardous or flammable
materials.
Adapter (Charger) Cautions
Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone
and void your warranty.
The adapter or battery charger is intended for indoor use
only.
Do not expose the adapter or battery charger to direct sunlight
or use it in places with high humidity, such as the bathroom.
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Chapter 1. Getting Started
Cautions
Using the phone near receiving equipment (i.e.,
TV or radio) may cause interference.
Keep your phone in a safe place when not in
use.
Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers
provided by LG. Using unauthorized accessories
could void your warranty.
Only authorized personnel should service the
phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or
service may result in accidents and consequently
void the warranty.
Do not hold the antenna while the phone is in
use.
Do not use the phone in designated no cellular
phone use areas.
Do not expose the phone to high temperature or
humidity.
Avoid getting your phone wet. If the phone gets
wet, turn the power off immediately and remove
the battery. If the phone is non-functional, return
it to the dealer for service.
Avoid shock or impact to the phone.
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Using the Battery Pack
Charge the battery fully 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 when using the
phone.
Installing the Battery
To install the battery,insert the bottom of the battery
into the opening on the back of the phone. Then,
push the battery down until the latch clicks.
Removing the Battery
Turn the power off. (If power is on, a loss of stored
numbers and messages may occur.)
Lifting release latch detaches the battery from the
phone.
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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 will alert you in three ways: sounding
an audible tone, blinking the battery icon outline, and
displaying LOW BATTERY WARNING! If the
battery charge level becomes exceedingly low, the
phone will automatically switch off and any function
in progress will not be saved.
Using the Desktop Charger
The desktop charger has a slot for recharging your
phone’s battery.
Warning! Use only the desktop charger provided with
the phone. Using an unauthorized charger may cause
damage to your phone or battery.
1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
The phone must be charged from a 120 V power
source only.
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2. Insert the phone with an installed battery or a
battery into the slot of the charger.
Red light indicates the battery is being charged.
Green light indicates the battery is fully charged.
Charging time will vary depending upon battery
level. Maximum charging time for a fully discharged
battery will not exceed 3 hours.
WARNING!
DO NOT charge the phone battery using desktop
charger and the travel charger simultaneously, this
may cause the battery to be altered or damaged.
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