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User Guide
Guía del Usuario
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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:
⑴The 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.
⑵The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and
is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser/end user.
⑶The 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.
⑷The 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.
⑸Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information satisfactory
to LG to prove the date of purchase or exchange.
⑹The 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:
⑴Defects or damage resulting from use of the product in other than its normal
and customary manner.
⑵Defect 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.
⑶Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material
or workmanship.
⑷Alleged 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.
⑸Products, which have had the serial number, removed or made illegible.
⑹This 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.
⑺Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories.
⑻All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or
damaged due to normal customer use.
⑼Products operated outside published maximum ratings.
⑽Products used or obtained in a rental program.
⑾Consumables (such as fuses).
3. State Law Rights:
No 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 Warranty Service:
To 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.
Electronics Service
201 JAMES RECORD ROAD, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35824

Subject
The 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 them is the operating frequency spectrum.
Cellular uses 800 MHz and PCS uses 1.9 GHz. The VX9000 also works on
Advanced Mobile Phone Service (AMPS). We call it a tri-mode phone.
If one of the Cellular, PCS, or AMPS base stations is located nearby, the call fail
rate of the tri-mode phone is less than a dual-mode phone or a single-mode
phone.
The CDMA technology adopts DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum).
DSSS enables the phone to keep communication discreet and allows one
frequency channel to be used by multiple users in the same specific area. This
results in an increase of capacity by 10 times, compared to the analog mode
currently used. Soft/Softer Handoff, Hard Handoff, and Dynamic RF power
Control technologies are combined into this phone to reduce the call’s being
interrupted in a middle of a call.

Cellular and PCS CDMA network consists 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.
CDMA Standard Designator Description
Basic air interface TIA/EIA/IS-2000(1x) Protocol between MS and
BTS for Cellular & AMPS
Protocol between MS and
BTS for PCS
Network TIA/EIA/IS-634 MAS-BS
TIA/EIA/IS/651 PCSC-RS
TIA/EIA/IS-41-C Intersystem operations
TIA/EIA/IS-124 Nom-signaling data comm.
Service TIA/EIA/IS-96-B Speech CODEC
TIA/EIA/IS-99 Assign data and fax
TIA/EIA/IS-637 Short message service
TIA/EIA/IS-657 Packet data
Performance TIA/EIA/IS-97 Cellular base station
TIA/EIA/IS-98 Cellular mobile station
ANSI J-STD-018 PCS personal station
ANSI J-STD-019 PCS base station
TIA/EIA/IS-125 Speech CODEC

Table of Contents
Introduction 12
Highlights 12
Important Information 13
Check Accessories 13
Before You Start 13
Safety Instructions 13
Part 1. Overview 17
Chapter 1. Getting Started 17
Cautions 17
Front View of Phone - Flip Closed (Phone Mode) 18
Front View of Phone - Flip Open (PDA Mode) 19
LCD Icons 20
Using the Phone Menu 21
Common Functions in PDA Mode 22
Turning Your Phone On and Off 23
Using the Battery 24
Part 2. Phone Mode 27
Chapter 2. Basic Functions 27
Making a Call 27
Correcting Dialing Mistakes 27
Receiving Calls 28
Using Quick Mode 28
Call Waiting 29
Using 3-Way Calling 29
Mute 29
Redialing Calls 30

Pause Feature 30
Adjusting Volume 30
Power Save Mode 31
Emergency Dialing 31
Voice Dialing 31
Speed Dialing 31
Using the Speaker Phone 32
Chapter 3. Managing Call History 33
Viewing the Call History List 33
Viewing Call Details 33
Making a Call from the Recent Call History List 34
Saving a Number to the Contacts List 34
Erasing Call History Entries 34
Viewing the Air Time 35
Chapter 4. Internal Phone Books 37
Finding a Number Using a Person’s Name 37
Making a Call from the Phone Book 38
Editing a Phone Book Entry 38
Erasing a Phone Book Entry 38
Speed Dialing 38
Listening to a Voice Dial Entry 39
Viewing My Phone Number 39
Chapter 5. Phone Mode Menu Features 41
Phone Mode Menu Maps - Flip Closed 41
Messages 42
Environment 42
Touch Calibration 43
Voice Privacy 43

Part 3. PDA Mode 45
Chapter 6. Contacts 45
Adding Contacts 46
Making a Contact Secret 48
Looking Up Contacts 48
Making a Call from the Contacts 48
Erasing Contacts 49
Viewing Voice Dial 49
Assigning Voice Dial 49
Erasing Voice Dial 49
Viewing Speed Dial 50
Assigning Speed Dial 50
Making a Call from Speed Dial 50
Erasing Speed Dial 50
Chapter 7. Call History 51
Viewing Call History Item 51
Viewing Call Details 51
Making a Call from the Call History List 51
Adding Phone Numbers to Contacts 52
Finding an Alternate Phone Number in Contacts 52
Chapter 8. Schedule 53
Adding Appointments 53
Changing Alarm Settings 58
Changing the Schedule Display Form 58
Checking Today’s Schedule 60
Erasing an Appointment 60
Chapter 9. To Do 61
Adding a Task to the To Do List 61

Changing a To Do Item 62
Viewing a To Do Item 63
Erasing a To Do Item 64
Chapter 10. Memo 65
Adding a Memo 65
Finding a Memo 65
Erasing a Memo 66
Chapter 11. Sketch 67
Creating a New Sketch 67
Naming a Sketch 67
Adding Text to a Sketch 68
Erasing a Sketch 69
Chapter 12. Browser 71
Overview 71
Accessing the Browser 72
Chapter 13. Messages 79
Category 79
New Message Alert 80
Viewing an Incoming Text Message 80
Editing New Message 82
Sending a Message 85
Resending a Message 85
Inbox Settings 86
Outbox Settings 86
Erasing Messages 87
Chapter 14. Settings 89
Environment 89
Sounds 91

Display 94
System 96
Security 97
Features 100
Formats 102
Buttons 103
Owner 104
Stylus 104
Chapter 15. Calculator 105
Performing Simple Calculations 106
Chapter 16. Clock 107
Setting the Time 107
Viewing the Time in Another City 107
Chapter 17. Games 109
Mobile Hawk 109
Black Jack 111
Part 4. Accessories and Safety Tips 115
Chapter 18. Accessories 115
Chapter 19. Safety Guidelines 117
TIA Safety Information 117
FDA Consumer Update 122
Consumer Information on SAR(Specific Absorption Rate) 130
Index 133

Introduction
Highlights
Congratulations! Your new mobile phone will change your way of communicating
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.
▶Small phone size but 160 ×240 large backlight LCD with status icons
▶Paging, messaging, voice mail, and caller ID
▶Easy user interface by touch screen
▶15 keys on both outer and inner keypads
▶Long battery standby and talk times
▶Lots of PDA applications such as Schedule, Contacts, To Do, Memo,
Sketch, Calculator, and Clock
▶Reliable PC connection
▶Interesting Games - Comanche and Black Jack
▶Embedded mini browser (UP 4.1)
▶Tri-mode
▶Speaker Phone
▶Supporting TTY devices
▶E-mail (Browser mail and SMS mail)
▶MS Outlook compatible
▶Availability of various melodies
▶32MB Flash RAM memory capacity
▶Accessories for greater convenience and enhanced functionality
12│ Introduction

Important Information
This User’s Guide provides important information on the use and operation of
the phone. Please read all the information carefully, prior to using the phone, for
the best performance and to prevent any avoidable damage to, or misuse of, the
phone. Any unapproved change or modification will void your warranty.
Check Accessories
Your mobile phone comes with standard accessories of a one-slot desktop
charger and a rechargeable battery. Please make sure that those accessories are
included.
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℉or greater than 104℉, such as
outside during a snowstorm or in your car on a hot day. Exposure to excessive
cold or heat will result in malfunction, damage and/or catastrophic failure.
Use caution when using your phone near other electronic devices. RF emissions
from your mobile phone may affect nearby inadequately shielded electronic
equipment. 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.
VX9000 User’s Guide │13

IMPORTANT!
Please read the TIA Safety Information section on page 117 prior to using your
phone.
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,
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
replacement of the antenna.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the
phone kept ¾inch (2㎝) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, a minimum separation distance of ¾inch (2㎝) 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 ¾inch (2㎝) 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.
14│ Before You Start

Vehicle Mounted External Antenna (optional, if available)
A minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20㎝) 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.
Caution For Battery Use
▶Do not disassemble.
▶Do not short-circuit.
▶Do not expose to high temperature : 60
℃ (140 ℉ ).
▶Do not incinerate.
Disposing of the Battery
▶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.
Caution For Adapter (CHARGER) Use
▶Using the wrong battery charger may damage your phone and void your
warranty. The battery may burst, causing injury.
▶The charger or adapter is intended for indoor use only.
Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight nor use it in any
place of high humidity such as the bathroom.
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Part 1. Overview
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Cautions
▶Using the phone in proximity to 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 your warranty.
▶Do not cover the antenna while the phone is in use.
▶Do not use the phone in designated No Cellular Phone Use areas such as in
medical facilities or near blasting.
▶Do not expose the phone to high temperature or humidity.
▶Avoid getting your phone wet. If the phone does get wet, turn the power off
immediately and remove the battery pack. If the phone malfunctions, take it
to the dealer or an authorized service center.
▶Avoid shock or impact to the phone.
VX9000 User’s Guide │17
Getting Started

Front View of Phone - Flip Closed (Phone Mode)
When the flip is closed, it looks like a regular phone with some special features.
Please see the description of each special feature below.
1. Stylus Pen
Used to navigate the menu
system when the flip is open
and enter data in PDA Mode.
It is located on the back of the
phone.
2. Side Key
Allows you to adjust audio
volume or navigate menus
and lists as you turn the side
key up and down.
If you push the side key,
you can select items.
3. Flip Button Used to open the flip and change the phone to PDA
Mode.
4. SEND Key Used for making calls, receiving calls, Call Waiting, and
3-Way Call.
5. END Key Used to end a call, return to the main menu, and to turn the
phone ON/OFF (press and hold the key for 3 seconds).
6. CLR Key Used to correct mistakes when you enter data, to return
to the main menu during menu navigation, and Voice Dialing.
To use Voice Dialing, while in Phone Mode, press the key and
follow the voice prompts.
18│ Getting Started
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Front View of Phone - Flip Open (PDA Mode)
When the flip is open, your phone is in PDA Mode and provides you with a
variety of applications. Easy data entering is available, since the LCD and touch
panel are relatively bigger. Please see the description of each special feature.
Use as a Phone Book
Use as a Phone when the flip is
open
Manage Call History
(Incoming, Outgoing, Missed
Calls)
Manage your schedule
Manage your to do list
Use to take notes
Use to create drawings with
text
Simple function calculator
Use to set the clock and view time
for cities around the world
Activates the web browser
Manage Short Message
Services
Use to play Games
Use to adjust phone settings
VX9000 User’s Guide │19
Getting Started