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Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is
given in this user guide.
WARNING!
Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death.
1. Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could
cause the battery to explode.
2. Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode.
3. Never store your phone in temperatures less than -4°F or greater than 122°F.
4. Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.
5. 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 deployed, you may be seriously
injured.
6. Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
7. Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft, hospital)
Important Safety Precautions
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  • Page 1 Important Safety Precautions Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide. WARNING! Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death. 1. Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions 1. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom. 2. Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone.
  • Page 3 6. Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire. 7. Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Getting Started with Your Quick Access to Convenient Precautions Phone Features The Battery Vibrate Mode Table of Contents Installing the Battery Lock Mode Welcome Removing the Battery Mute Function Charging the Battery Important Information Volume Quick Adjustment Battery Charge Level Call Waiting FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance 8...
  • Page 5 Call History 6. Short Codes Shop 1. All Calls SPARK Games 2. Incoming Calls Music & Media Tools & Apps 3. Outgoing Calls 1. Music 1. Get New 4. Missed Calls 1.1 Music Player 2. GPS Services 5. Erase History 1.2 My Music List 3.
  • Page 6 Table of Contents 2.3 Backlight 6.5 Data Setup Posted Facilities 2.4 Keypad Light 6.6 Memory Info Aircraft 2.5 Clock Format Blasting Areas 7. System 2.6 Menu Style Potentially Explosive Atmosphere 7.1 Phone Info 2.7 Dialing Font For Vehicles Equipped with an air Bag 64 7.2 System 3.

  • Page 7: Welcome

    Welcome We're very pleased to offer LG 8600 handset with the state-of-the-art technology and service, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). Please review the following cool features of your phone and make use of them when you carry this phone. ●...

  • Page 8: Important Information

    Important Information Industry Canada Compliance This user’s guide provides important information on This phone complies with Industry Canada RSS 133. the use and operation of your phone. Please read all This phone complies with the Class B limits for radio the information carefully prior to using the phone for noise emissions as set out in the interference the best performance and to prevent any damage to...

  • Page 9: Phone Overview

    Use for quick access to Camera function. You can access the camera with a long key press while the flip is closed. Voice Dial Key Use for quick access to Voice Dialing. microSD card slot Insert microSD card for external memory. Use LG-approved microSD card. Camera Lens Keep it clean for optimal photo quality.

  • Page 10: Technical Details

    Technical Details Technical Details CDMA Standard Designator Description LG 8600 is an all digital phone that operates on both TIA/EIA/IS-95A CDMA Dual-mode Air Interface Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) frequencies: TSB-74 14.4kbps radio link protocol and Basic Air cellular services at 800 Mhz and Personal...

  • Page 11: Fcc Rf Exposure Information

    Technical Details FCC RF Exposure Information be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) distance between the user’s body and the back of the phone and have not been WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.

  • Page 12: Menus Overview

    Menus Overview 1. Contacts 6. Call Timers 8. Settings 2. My Music List 1. List Entries 1. Last Call 9. Memory Info 3. Memory Info 2. New Entry 2. Recent Calls 3. Web Alerts 2. Ringtones 3. Groups 3. Life Time 4.
  • Page 13 Menus Overview 6. Shop 9. Settings 1. Sound 3. Games / Tools 6. Others 7. Games 1. Ringers 1. Backlight Settings 1. Nav. Key Shortcuts Get New 2. Keypad 2. Volume 2. Call Setup 3. Volume 3. Notifications 3. Language 8.

  • Page 14: Getting Started With Your Phone

    To install the battery, phone. Using any charger other than the one included insert the battery into the with LG 8600 may damage your phone or battery. opening on the back of 1. Plug the end of the adapter into the phone's charger the phone.

  • Page 15: Battery Charge Level

    Battery Charge Level Battery Temperature Protection The battery charge level is shown at the top right of If the battery gets overheated, the phone will the LCD screen. When the battery charge level automatically turn off. When you turn the phone back becomes low, the low battery sensor alerts you in on, a message pops up alerting you that the phone three ways: sounding an audible tone, blinking the...

  • Page 16: Signal Strength

    The LG 8600's unique touchpad looks great and is fun If the signal quality is poor, move to an open area. to use. Get the most out of your LG 8600 touch keys If you are in a building, the reception may be better by following these tips.

  • Page 17: Making Calls

    ● During a call, the touchpad is automatically Making Calls deactivated to prevent accidental key presses. 1. Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, press To access phone content while in a call press for about 3 seconds. Right Soft Key twice to reactivate the keys.

  • Page 18: Redialing Calls

    Getting Started with Your Phone Redialing Calls 1. Press twice to redial the last number you dialed, received or missed in call history. The last 90 numbers are stored in the call history list and you can select one of these to redial. Receiving Calls 1.

  • Page 19: Quick Access To Convenient 19

    Quick Access to Convenient Features Vibrate Mode Mute Function The Mute function prevents the other party from Sets the phone to vibrate instead of ring. To set hearing your voice, but allows you to hear the other Vibrate Mode press and hold for 3 seconds.

  • Page 20: Call Waiting

    Quick Access to Convenient Features Call Waiting Speed Dialing Speed Dialing allows you to make phone calls Your cellular service provider may offer call waiting. quickly and easily with a few key presses. Speed Dial While a call is in progress, one beep indicates number 1 is set to call your Voice Mail.

  • Page 21: Using Phone Menus

    Using Phone Menus Contacts Contacts 1. List Entries Allows you to view your Contacts list. The Contacts menu allows you to store names, phone numbers and other information in your phone’s 1. Press memory. 2. Options from here: Access and Options ●...

  • Page 22: New Entry

    Contacts 2. New Entry 3. Groups Allows you to add a new number to your Contacts. Allows you to view your grouped Contacts, add a new group, change the name of a group, delete a Note group, or send a message to everyone in the Using this submenu, the number is saved as a new Contact.

  • Page 23: Speed Dials

    Contacts 4. Speed Dials ● Select if you want to start recording when the pop up message is displayed. Allows you to view your list of Speed Dials or designate Speed Dials for numbers entered in your Note Contacts. Recordings should be made in a normal use position 1.

  • Page 24: Call History

    Call History Call History Shortcut The Call History menu is a list of the last phone To view a quick list of all your recent calls, press from numbers or Contact entries for calls you placed, the standby mode. accepted, or missed. It is continually updated as new 1.

  • Page 25: Incoming Calls

    Call History 2. Incoming Calls ● Press Right Soft Key [Options] to select: Allows you to view the list of incoming calls; up to 30 Save Contact/ Dial 1 + Number/ Delete/ Delete All entries. ● Press Left Soft Key [Message] to send a message.

  • Page 26: Erase History

    Call History 5. Erase History 6. Call Timers Allows you to erase selected call list(s). Allows you to view the duration of last call and all calls made. 1. Press 1. Press 2. Use to highlight the list of calls to erase, then 2.

  • Page 27: Messaging

    Messaging Messaging The phone can store up 571 messages (for example, 1 voice mail, 50 inbox text messages, 100 inbox multimedia messages, 100 inbox multimedia notification messages, 50 Access and Options outbox/sent text messages, 100 outbox/sent multimedia 1. Press Left Soft Key [Menu].

  • Page 28: Voice Mail

    Messaging 1. Voice Mail The Basics of Sending a Message Allows you to view new voice messages recorded in 1. Press the Voice Mail box. When you have a new voice 2. Enter the phone number of the recipient or the message, your phone will alert you.

  • Page 29: Inbox

    Messaging 5. Type your message in the text field. Press Right Soft Key [Options]. Press Right Soft Key [Options]. For Record New option, you can control Quality of ● Add to select Quick Text or Signature. the sound you record with the options High/ Medium/Low.

  • Page 30: Outbox/Sent

    Messaging Out of Memory Warning Lock/Unlock Locks or unlocks the selected message. If the memory is full, no more messages can be received until enough memory space becomes 3. Outbox/Sent available. The warning message is displayed and new messages are not accepted. Up to 100 sent messages can be stored in Outbox/Sent View lists and contents of sent messages and verify Viewing Your Inbox...

  • Page 31: Templates

    Messaging Lock/Unlock Locks or unlocks the selected 5. Drafts message. Displays draft messages. 4. Templates 1. Press Allows you to create, save and set a template to be 2. Use to highlight a message. used as text in your messages. 3.

  • Page 32: Erase Messages

    Messaging Forward Forwards a received message ● Press [Drafts] to erase all messages to other destination stored in Drafts. address(es). ● Press [Saved] to erase all messages Detail Allows you to check the stored in Saved messages. received message information. ●...

  • Page 33: Memory Info

    Messaging Auto Delete Inbox (On/ Off) Read Report (On/ Off) Allows you to automatically delete read messages Set read report, and you can check out if your when you exceed the storage limit. message has been read by the recipient. Callback # Quick Text Allows you to automatically send a designated...

  • Page 34: E-Mail

    Messaging / SPARK 4. E-mail SPARK Allows you to send and receive a text email by Get The SPARK feature allows you to view Internet New, Online E-mail, or with the integrated My Email content, especially designed for your mobile phone. application after connecting to the WAP page of the Access and selections within this feature are service provider and logging on.
  • Page 35 SPARK Overview Navigating through the Browser The Wireless Web allows the user to use a variety of While using the Wireless Web, you will find the Internet services. Using the Wireless Web on the following content: phone allows you to: ●...

  • Page 36: Music & Media

    Music & Media 1. Music Allows you to download ringtones or wallpapers Transform your LG 8600 into a portable music player. once the Get New is executed and connected to Expand your collection with the TELUS music library Browser. In the application homepage, the and even set a music alarm using your favourite downloaded ringtones are located under Music &...

  • Page 37: Music Player

    Music & Media 1.1 Music Player 2. Press [Get New]. : my vault 3. When connected to the application homepage and : play you download ringtones, the downloaded files are located under Music & Media -> Ringtones. : settings : shop 4.

  • Page 38: Video

    Music & Media 4. The following options are available: 2. Set the brightness , zoom , and press ● Set As Main Wallpaper/ Sub Wallpaper/ Right Soft Key [Options] to change other Picture ID settings. ● Delete Deletes the selected file. ●...

  • Page 39: Take Video

    Music & Media Memory in Use SD Memory/ Phone* You can use the Side Camera Key to take a *Available only when a microSD card is inserted. picture when the flip is closed. The picture is shown 3. Press to begin recording, and again to stop. on the outside display.

  • Page 40: Video Album

    Music & Media Send Message Sends a message. Move Yes/ No Delete Yes/ No Copy Yes/ No Delete All Yes/ No Rename Rename the selected picture. Details Name/ Size/ Resolution/ Type Move Yes/ No Set As Wallpaper Copy Yes/ No Upload Online Album Accesses the Online Album.

  • Page 41: Tv & Radio

    Music & Media / Shop 7. TV & Radio Shop Allows you to access and enjoy the service Allows you to search and purchase from a variety of provider’s contents. TELUS mobile radio is a content provided by your service provider. preloaded application and provides TELUS specialized programs.

  • Page 42: Games

    Games / Tools & Apps Games Tools & Apps Allows you to make use of various tools and applications. Allows you to download ringtones or wallpapers once the Get New is executed and connected to Browser. Access and Options In the application homepage, the downloaded MIDlet (type of JAVA application) files are located under 1.

  • Page 43: Gps Services

    Tools & Apps 2. GPS Services 3. Enter data. ● Use keypad to enter numbers. You can get services using the global positioning ● to enter decimals. system. GPS Services is a preloaded application and ● to enter brackets. provides TELUS specialized programs. Additional ●...

  • Page 44: Scheduler

    Tools & Apps ● Repeat (Once/ Daily/ Mon~Fri/ Weekly/ Month 7. Use to highlight Alarm Tone (ring type (4th Sat)/ Month (24th)/ Year (4th SaofFeb)/ Year setting), press Left Soft Key List, and select (24th of Feb) your desired ring. ●...

  • Page 45: World Clock

    Tools & Apps 9. Voice Memo 2. Scroll to Ez Tip Calc and press Allows you to add, listen to, and erase short verbal 3. Use your keypad and navigation key to enter the reminders. bill amount and desired tip percentage. The correct tip will be calculated instantly.

  • Page 46: Settings

    Tools & Apps / Settings Options from here: Settings Select your desired Voice Memo with The Settings menu has options to customize your press Right Soft Key [Options]. phone. Send Message Sends a message. Access and Options Delete Yes/ No 1.

  • Page 47: Sound

    Settings 1. Sound 3. Use to select a ringer, then press Left Soft Allows you to customize various sounds emitted from Set to save the sound. the phone. 1.1.3 Meeting/ Silent Mode 1.1 Ringers Allows you to set silent mode proper for specific situations such as meetings.

  • Page 48: Volume

    Settings 1.3.3 Speaker 2. Use to select a length, then Allows you to set speaker volume settings. Short Sends out a tone for a fixed period of time 1. Press even if you keep the key pressed. Long Sends out a continuous tone for as long 2.

  • Page 49: Display

    Settings 1.4.2 Minute Beep 2.2 Wallpaper Alerts you 10 seconds before the end of every minute Allows you to choose the kind of background to be during a call. (On/Off) displayed on the phone. 1. Press 1.4.3 Call Connect Alerts you when the call is connected. (On/Off) 2.

  • Page 50: Keypad Light

    Settings 2.4 Keypad Light 2. Use to select a menu format, then press Allows you to set the duration for illuminating the Icon/ List phone's keypad. 2.7 Dialing font 1. Press Allows you to set the size and color of the font for 2.

  • Page 51: Notifications

    ® headset and hands-free profile(s). You save the change. may create and store 20 pairings within the LG 8600 and connect to one device at a time. The 3.3 Notifications approximate communication range for Bluetooth ® Allows you to set notification settings.

  • Page 52: Power

    2. Follow the Bluetooth accessory instructions to set Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license. Other trademarks and trade the device to pairing mode.

  • Page 53: Discovery Mode

    Settings 4.5 Bluetooth Info 7. Once pairing is successful, select Yes to connect with the device. 1. Press 8. Once connected, you will see the device listed in the Paired Devices menu and the Bluetooth icon 5. GPS will show at the top of the LCD screen. 1.

  • Page 54: Call Setup

    Settings 6.2 Call Setup 6.2.3 Auto Prepend This option will automatically prepend 1 when dialing 6.2.1 Call Answer 10 digit numbers. However 1 will not prepend when dialing numbers that has less than 10 digits. Allows you to determine how to handle an answered call.

  • Page 55: Language

    Settings 6.3 Language 1. TTY Full: Users who cannot talk and hear send and receive Allows you to set the bilingual feature according to a text message through TTY equipment. your preference. Choose between English and Français. 2. TTY + Talk: Users who can talk but cannot hear receive a text 1.
  • Page 56 Settings Connecting TTY Equipment and a Terminal When making Transmission/ communications 1. Connect a TTY cable to TTY connection on the Menu User Feature Receiving with a normal terminal. (TTY connection location is same as the Mode terminal hands free earjack) 2.

  • Page 57: Data Setup

    The Data Connection Kit allows you to connect your PC or PDA to your LG wireless phone, freeing you from having to On/ Off locate a telephone outlet. You can send or receive an e-mail, a fax, or access the Internet anytime, anywhere.

  • Page 58: System

    Settings 7. System 7.2.2 Set NAM Allows you to select the phone's NAM (Number Options for specific system network settings. Assignment Module) if the phone is registered with 7.1 Phone Info multiple service providers. The Phone Info menu provides you with specific 1.
  • Page 59 Settings 7.3.1 Lock Phone 7.3.2 Change Lock Allows you to change to a new four-digit lock code. Keeps your phone from unauthorized use. Once the phone is locked, it is in restricted mode until the lock 1. Press code is entered. You can receive phone calls and still 2.

  • Page 60: Airplane Mode

    Settings 7.3.3 Reset Defaults 8. Airplane Mode Allows you to reset your phone to the factory default Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your settings. phone’s features, such as Games, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any 1.

  • Page 61: Safety

    Safety TIA(Telecommunications Industry Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific Association) Safety Information literature. For example, over 120 scientists, The following is the complete TIA Safety Information engineers, and physicians from universities, for wireless handheld phones. government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal...

  • Page 62: Tips On Efficient Operation

    Safety Tips on Efficient Operation Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association For your phone to operate most efficiently: recommends that a minimum separation of six inches Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the be maintained between a handheld wireless phone phone is in use.

  • Page 63: Other Medical Devices

    Other Medical Devices Aircraft If you use any other personal medical device, consult FCC and Transport Canada regulations prohibit using the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your phone adequately shielded from external RF energy.

  • Page 64: For Vehicles Equipped With An Air Bag

    An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable ● Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in phone model since they are designed to maximize the air bag deployment area.

  • Page 65: Safety Information

    ● Safety Information Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and keep the minimum required distance Please read and observe the following information between the power cord and heat sources. for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage.

  • Page 66: General Warnings And Cautions

    ● Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied service may result in accidents and consequently to products provided by other suppliers. invalidate the warranty.

  • Page 67: Important Safety Information

    ● Use accessories, such as earphones and For information about how to set a maximum volume headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables are limit on your phone, see the features guide for your tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna phone.

  • Page 68: Fda Consumer Update

    Safety FDA Consumer Update 2. What is the FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of Center for Devices and Radiological radiation-emitting consumer products such as Health Consumer Update on Mobile wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does Phones:...
  • Page 69 ● Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones The FCC also regulates the base stations that the with the best possible information on possible wireless phone networks rely upon. While these effects of wireless phone use on human health. base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that The FDA belongs to an interagency working group of people get from these base stations are typically...
  • Page 70 Safety source. The so called “cordless phones,” which such studies mean for human health. Three large have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring epidemiology studies have been published since in a house, typically operate at far lower power December 2000.
  • Page 71 is directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or that has driven the establishment of new research more years follow-up may be needed to provide programs around the world. The project has also answers about some health effects, such as cancer. helped develop a series of public information This is because the interval between the time of documents on EMF issues.
  • Page 72 Safety 7. How can I find out how much radio frequency 8. What has the FDA done to measure the radio energy exposure I can get by using my wireless frequency energy coming from wireless phones? phone? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers All phones sold in the United States must comply (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for with Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Page 73 9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to 10. What about children using wireless phones? radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and If there is a risk from these products —...
  • Page 74 Safety 11. What about wireless phone interference with continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. medical equipment? Should harmful interference be found to occur, the Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference can interact with some electronic devices.

  • Page 75: Consumer Information On Sar

    Consumer Information on SAR its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although SAR is determined at (Specific Absorption Rate) the highest certified power level, the actual SAR This Model Phone Meets the Government’s level of the phone while operating can be well Requirements for Exposure to Radio Waves.
  • Page 76 Safety government requirement for safe exposure. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID BEJVX8600.

  • Page 77: Accessories

    Accessories There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone. Consult your local dealer for availability. Optional items are sold separately. Battery Charger USB Cable The battery charger allows you Connects your phone to to charge your phone. your PC.

  • Page 78: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: (6)LG may, use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or components when repairing any product or LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed replace a product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be new product.
  • Page 79 3. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY: (5)Products which have had their serial numbers removed or made illegible. No other express warranty is applicable to this (6)Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved product. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED accessories. WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED...

  • Page 80: Index

    Index Caller ID Ez Tip Calc Camera Airplane Mode Language Charging the Battery Alarm Clock List Entries Clock Format Games Alerts Lock Mode Contacts Games / Tools All Calls Get New Making Calls Data Setup GPS Services Backlight Memory Info 33,41,51,57 Device List Groups Backlight Settings...
  • Page 81 Nav. Key Shortcuts Receiving Calls Table of Contents Wallpaper 37,49 New Entry Redialing Calls Take Video Web Alerts Notepad Ringers Templates World Clock Notifications Ringtones Text and Multimedia Tools & Apps TTY Mode Turning the Phone On and Online Album Saved Others 51,53...

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