LG VX8000 User manual

WELCOME CD-ROM INCLUDED
WELCOME CD-ROM INCLUDED
©2004 Verizon Wireless. All Rights Reserved.
WELCOME TO VERIZON WIRELESS
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VX8000
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GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the battery
Removing the battery
Charging the battery
POWERING THE PHONE ON AND OFF . . . . . . . . . . 6
Powering the Phone On
Powering the Phone Off
PLACING AND RECEIVING CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Placing a Call
Receiving Calls
PROGRAMMING AND USING SPEED DIAL NUMBERS .... 8
Programming Speed Dialing Numbers
Using Speed Dialing
CHANGING RINGERS AND TONES . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Selecting a Ringer
Adjusting Ringer Volume
Setting Ringer to Vibrate
ACCESSING YOUR VOICE MAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
New Customer
Existing Customer
GET IT NOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Overview of Get It Now
MESSAGING & CHAt
fun & games
NEWS & INFO
FLIX & PIX
PICTURE MESSAGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Snap it. Share it.
Style it.
Store it.
VIDEO MESSAGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Share it.
Store it.
TXT MESSAGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Sending a New TXT Message
Predictive TXT Input
USING GET IT NOW ........................... 27
Accessing Get It Now
Downloading an Application
Removing an Application
USING MOBILE WEB .......................... 28
Mobile Web 2.0
Launching Mobile Web
Ending a Mobile Web Session
GET IT NOW®WITH VCAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
MAY WE HELP YOU ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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WIRELESS BASICS
GETTING STARTED
The following shows key components of your wireless phone.
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WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VERIZON WIRELESS
You’re now connected to the power of the nation’s most reliable wireless network.*
This guide will help you understand your new wireless phone and all the things you
can do with it.
For more details, please refer to the User Guide. If you ever have any questions and
would like to access an online Q&A, please visit us online at www.verizonwireless.com
and check out How to Use Your Phone.
Don’t forget to give the enclosed CD a whirl to see all the great things your new device
and service can do. You’ll also get a glimpse of all the benefits that come with using
Verizon Wireless.
WELCOME CD-ROM
Getting the most out of your wireless device couldn’t be any easier than with the
enclosed CD-ROM. You’ll learn everything you need to know about setup, Get It Now®,
available features and more.
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WIRELESS BASICS
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WORRY-FREE GUARANTEE®
1. You’ll enjoy the nation’s most reliable wireless network in the palm of your hands.*
2. You’ll have a plan that changes to fit your life. Your plan comes with the option to
change to any qualifying Calling Plan or airtime promotion, anytime you want.
Note: You won’t pay any additional fees to change plans. Some Calling Plans require specific equipment. You
become eligible to take advantage of equipment upgrades at promotional pricing during the last two months of
your contract period. If you’re upgrading equipment before the final two months of your contract, you may have to
pay full retail price. Promotional offers will require an extension of your Customer Agreement.
3. If you ever have a problem, it becomes our problem the first time you call.
No runarounds, no hassles. If your issue can’t be resolved during the course of
your first call, we’ll take the responsibility of getting back to you with an answer.
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4. Why pay for a new phone when you can get one for free every two years with New
Every Two®? Just sign up for and maintain two years of service on a digital plan of
$34.99 or higher, and you’ll be qualified for a free phone (up to a $100 value), or
$100 toward the purchase of a more expensive phone with a two-year renewal.
5. Try out your plan for 15 days. We guarantee that you’ll be happy. If for any reason
you’re not, you have 15 days to return or cancel any product or plan you get from
Verizon Wireless. You pay only for the service you use.
Note: Certain conditions and restrictions apply. See store for details. Annual Customer Agreement required.
*See www.verizonwireless.com/bestnetwork for network claim details. Also see the Worry-Free Guarantee
brochure and our Return/Exchange Policy for details.
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GETTING STARTED
Keep the power flowing. Here’s everything you need to know about your battery.
■ 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; push up the release latch to detach the battery.
■ Charging the Battery
To use the charger provided with your phone:
Warning! Use only the charger provided with the phone. Using any charger other
than the one included with the VX8000 may damage your phone or battery.
1.) Plug the end of the AC 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 standard battery is 3.5 hours.
WIRELESS BASICS
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POWERING THE PHONE ON AND OFF
Turn your phone on and get ready to start calling.
■ Powering the Phone On
1.) Install a charged battery or connect the phone to an external power source such as a vehicle
power charger or car kit.
2.) Press for a few seconds until the red light flashes.
■ Powering the Phone Off
Press and hold until the display turns off.
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PLACING AND RECEIVING CALLS
Try out your new phone by making your first call. Here’s how you do it.
■ Placing Calls
When you make a call, follow these simple steps:
1.) Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, press for a few seconds.
2.) Enter the phone number, with area code (if needed).
3.) Press . If the phone is locked, enter the lock code (The code is 0000 by default or the
last four digits of your phone number).
4.) Press to end the call.
■ Receiving Calls
1.) When the phone rings or vibrates, press to answer.
If you press or the Side Keys while the phone is ringing, the ringing or vibration is
muted for that call and the call will go to voicemail.
2.) Press or the Side Keys twice to end the call
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PROGRAMMING AND USING SPEED DIAL NUMBERS
Need a number fast? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered with Speed Dialing.
■ Programming Speed Dialing Numbers
1.) Press [Menu].
2.)
From the CONTACTS Menu, select Speed Dials and Press .
3.) Use the center navigation Key Up/Down to highlight the Speed Dial
position, or enter the Speed Dial digit and press .
4.) Select the name you want, then press .
5.) Select the number you want, then press .
6.) Press Yes to add to the speed dial.
■ Using Speed Dialing
1.) Enter a speed dialing number 02 to 99 (Number 1 is always assigned to Voice Mailbox ).
2.) Press .
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