LG VX6000 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
VX6000 Cellular Phone

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WARNING! To reduce the possibility of electric
shock, do not expose your phone to high
humidity areas, such as a bathroom,
swimming area, etc.
Caution: Use only LG-approved batteries and
desktop chargers to avoid the damage to the
phone. Using other batteries or chargers
voids your warranty and may cause an
explosion.
Caution: Do not use batteries and desktop
chargers for other than the intended
purposes.
Never store your phone in temperatures less
than -4° F or greater than 122° F, such as
outside during a snowstorm or in your car on
a hot day. Exposure to excessive cold or heat
may result in phone malfunction, damage
and/or failure.
Use caution when using your phone near
other electronic devices. RF emissions from
your mobile phone may affect nearby
inadequately shielded electronic equipment.
Consult 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.
IMPORTANT! Please read the TIA safety
information in chapter 5 before using your phone.

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VX6000
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Check Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Bodily Contact During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . .9
FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Battery Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Charger and Adapter Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Phone Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Battery Charge Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the Desktop Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Battery Information and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Phone Menu Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Desktop Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Cigarette Lighter Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Hands-Free Car Kit (Portable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Holster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards . . . . . . . . . .23
General Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Basic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Turning the Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Turning the Phone On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Turning the Phone Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Correcting Dialing Mistakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Using Manner, Silence All, and Lock Mode . . . . . . . .31
Manner Mode (Quick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Silence All Mode (Quick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Lock Mode (Quick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Redialing Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Power Save Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Entering information using T9 Text Input . . . . . . . . . .37
Input mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Changing Letter Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Example: Using T9 Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using the NEXTKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Adding Words to the T9 Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Examples Using Abc (Multi-tap) Text input . . . . .42
Phone Book Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Personal Phone Book Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Saving Numbers in Your Phone Book . . . . . . . . .43
Retrieving Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Making a call from Your Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Advanced Phone Book Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Storing a number with pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Prepending a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Dynamic Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Menu Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Take Pix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

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Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Send Pix Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Pix Msg Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Pix Msg Outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Saved Msgs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Pix Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Erase All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
List Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
New Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
New E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Voice Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
My contact Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Dialed Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Received Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Missed Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Erase Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Call Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Message Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
New Message Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
New Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Out of Memory Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Message Status Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Msg Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Erase All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Get It Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Get Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Get Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Mobile web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Start Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

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Web Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Web Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
My Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
My Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Ez Tip Calc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Call Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
1X Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Phone Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
TIA Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal . . . . . . . .113
FDAConsumer Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Consumer Information on SAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . .132
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

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Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced
and compact VX6000 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:
lLarge, easy-to-read, 8-line backlight LCD with
status icons.
lPaging, messaging, voice mail, and caller ID.
l19-key keypad.
lLong battery stand-by and talk time.
lMenu-driven interface with prompts for easy
operation and configuration.
lAny key answer, auto answer, auto retry, one-
touch and speed dialing with 199 memory
locations.
lBilingual (English and Spanish).
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
the best performance and to prevent any damage to or
misuse of the phone. Any unapproved changes or
modifications void your warranty.
Check Accessories
Your mobile phone comes with a one-slot desktop
charger and a rechargeable battery. Please verify
that these accessories are included.
Introduction

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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.
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.
Bodily Contact During Operation
This device was tested for typical use with the back
of the phone kept 3/4 in (2 cm) from the body. To
comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a
minimum separation distance of 3/4 inches (2 cm)
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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 in (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.)
Aminimum distance of 8 in (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.
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.
Battery Safety
lDo not disassemble.
lDo not short-circuit.
lDo not expose to high temperatures :60 °C (140 °F)
lDo not incinerate.

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Battery Disposal
lPlease dispose of your battery properly or take
it to your local wireless carrier for recycling.
lDo not dispose of your battery in fire or with
hazardous or flammable materials.
Charger and Adapter Safety
lUsing the wrong battery charger could damage
your phone and void your warranty.
lThe charger and adapter are intended for
indoor use only.
lDo not expose the battery charger or adapter to
direct sunlight or use it in places with high
humidity, such as a bathroom.

Phone Components
The following shows key components of your mobile
phone.
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1 Getting Started
Soft Key 2
Lamp
Navigation Key
END/POWER
CLR
Alphanumeric
Keypad
Lock Mode Key
Earpiece
Headset Jack
SEND
Voice Dial
Side Key
Manner/Silence
All Mode Key Microphone
LCD screen
Left Soft Key
Camera Key

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Phone Overview
1. Earpiece
2. Flip Design Flip open the case to answer an
incoming call and close to end the call.
3. Message Key Use to retrieve or send voice
and text messages.
4. SEND Use to place or answer calls.
5. Side Keys Use to adjust the key beep volume
in standby mode and the earpiece volume
during a call.
6. Headset Jack
7. Manner Mode/Silence All Mode Key Use to
set the Manner Mode by pressing and holding
the key for about 3 seconds while in
standby mode.
Note: The manner mode you select remains in
effect even when you turn the phone off and
back on.
8. LCD Screen Displays messages and indicator
icons.
9. Soft Keys
Left Soft Key
Use to display the function setting menu.
Right Soft Key
Use to select an action within a menu.
10. Lamp The red light illuminates when you turn
the power on and when you have an incoming
call or message.

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11. Navigation Key Use for quick access to phone
functions:
Text and voice mail notification messages.
Schedule
Mini Browser
Get It Now.
12. END/PWR Use to turn the power on/off and to
end a call. Using this key, you can return to the
main menu display screen.
13. Clear Key Press to delete a single space or
character. Press and hold to delete entire
words. Press this key once in a menu to go
back one level.
14. Alphanumeric Keypad Use to enter numbers
and characters and choose menu items.
15. Lock Mode Key Use in standby mode to set
the lock function by pressing and holding the
key for about 3 seconds.
16. Microphone
17. Camera Key Use to take pictures.

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Using the Battery Pack
Note: It is important to charge the battery fully
before the 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. Lift the release latch to detach
the battery.
release
latch
slot

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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 alerts you in three ways: sounding an
audible tone, blinking the battery icon, and displaying
LOW BATTERYWARNING! If the battery charge level
becomes exceedingly low, the phone automatically
switches off and any function in progress is not saved.
Using the Desktop Charger
The desktop charger has a slot for recharging batteries
that accommodates the phone and battery for
charging.
Warning! Use only the desktop charger
provided with the phone. Using any charger
other than the one included with the VX6000
may damage your phone or battery.
1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet. The phone must
be charged from a 120 VAC power source.
2. Insert the phone with an installed battery or the
battery by itself into the slot of the charger.The red
light indicates the battery is charging and the green
light indicates the battery is fully charged.
The charge time varies depending upon the
battery level and the maximum charge time for a
fully discharged battery is 3 hours.
Fully Charged Fully Discharged

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Battery Information and Care
1. Never use an unapproved battery since this
could damage the phone and / or battery and
could cause the battery to explode.
2. The battery does not need to be fully
discharged before recharging.
3. Use only LG approved chargers specific to your
phone model since they are designed to
maximize battery life.
4. Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
5. Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean.
6. Replace the battery when it no longer provides
acceptable performance. The battery can be
recharged several hundred times before
replacement.
7. Recharge the battery after long periods of non-
use to maximize battery life.
8. Do not expose the battery charger to direct
sunlight or use it in areas of high humidity such
as a bathroom.
9. Battery life will decrease if exposed to extreme
hot or cold temperatures.
10. Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and
environmental conditions.
11. The use of extended backlighting, MiniBrowser,
and data connectivity kits affect battery life and
talk/standby times.

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Descriptions
Displays the strength of the signal received by the
phone and current signal strength is indicated by
the number of bars displayed on the screen.
Digital indicator
Digital service is available.
Roaming The phone is outside of the home
service area.
New voicemail.
Location on mode.
E911 only mode.
New text & voice message.
Charge level: Indicates battery charge level.
New text message.
In use. A call is in progress.
* No icon indicates the phone is in standby mode.
No service. The phone is not receiving a system
signal.
Icons
Screen Icons
1x service.
New MMS message.
Transmit/Receive(Packet data mode).
Transmit/Receive(Dormant mode).
Transmit/Receive(Circuit data mode).

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Camera
1. Take Pix
2. Gallery
3. Send Pix Msg
4. Pix Msg Inbox
5. Pix Msg Outbox
6. Saved Msgs
7. Pix Settings
1. Auto Save
2. Auto Delete
3. Auto Receive
4. Pix MsgAlert
5. Text Entry Mode
6. DeliveryAck
7. Quick-Text
8. Erase all
1. Inbox
2. Outbox
3. Saved
4.All
Contacts
1. List Contacts
2. New Number
3. New E-mail
4. Groups
5. Speed Dials
6. Voice Dials
7. 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
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. MsgAlerts
5. Signature
6. Direct View
7. Entry Mode
8. Edit Voice Mailbox #
9. Quick-Text
7. EraseAll
1. Inbox
2. Outbox
3. Saved
4.All
Get It Now
1. GetApps
2. Get Info
Press Left Soft Key Menu. Press to Scroll.
Phone Menu Reference

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Mobile Web
1. Start Browser
2. Web Messages
3. Web Settings
1. Prompt
2. Alert Beep
My Media
1. Graphics
2. Music
Tools
1. Schedule
2. Alarm Clock
1. Alarm 1
2. Alarm 2
3. Alarm 3
4. QuickAlarm
3. Voice Memo
4. My Shortcut
5. Notepad
6. Ez Tip Calc
7. Calculator
8. World Clock
Settings
1. Sounds
1. Ringers
2. Key Tone
3. Volume
4.Alerts
5.PowerOn/OffTone
2. Display
1. Banner
2. Backlight
3. Screens
4. Menu Style
5. Clocks
6. Theme Colors
7. Fonts
8. Language
3. System
1. Select System
2. Set NAM
3. Auto NAM
4. Serving System
4. Security
1. Lock Phone
2. Restrict
3. Emergency #s
4. Change Code
5. Erase Contacts
6. Reset Default
5. Call Setup
1. Auto Retry
2. Answer Call
3.Auto-Answer
4. One-Touch Dial
5. Voice Privacy
6. Auto Volume
7.TTY Mode
6. 1X Data
1. Data/Fax
2. Select Port
3. Port Speed
7. Voice Services
1. Voice Dial Prompt
2.
Answering Machine
3. Train Words
8. Location
1. Location On
2. E911 Only
9. Phone Info
1. My PhoneNumber
2. S/W Version
3. Icon Glossary
4. Shortcut Help

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Accessories
There are a variety of accessories available for
your mobile phone. You can select these options
according to your personal communication
requirements. Consult your
local dealer for availability.
Travel Charger
This charger allows you to
charge the battery while
away from home or your
office. It supports standard
U.S. AC120 Volt 60 Hz
outlets. It takes 5 hours to
charge a completely
discharged battery.
Battery
Two batteries are available
for standard and extended
battery charge.
Desktop Charger
The desktop charger allows
you to place the phone in the
stand for charging. It can
charge a completely
discharged battery in 3
hours.
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