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1/22/07
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Phone User Guide
Fusic™ by LG®
www.sprint.com
© 2006 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in
part without prior written approval. SPRINT, the "Going Forward"logo,
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  • Page 1 1/22/07 10:19 AM Page A Phone User Guide Fusic™ by LG® www.sprint.com © 2006 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. SPRINT, the “Going Forward”logo, and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint ....... . .i Introduction .
  • Page 3 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security ..... .62 Accessing the Security Menu ....... .63 Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature .
  • Page 4 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 2G. Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools ....92 Using Your Phone’s Calendar ....... .93 Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock .
  • Page 5 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features ... . .139 3A. Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics ... . .140 Using Voicemail .
  • Page 6 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 1/22/07 10:19 AM Page F...

  • Page 7: Welcome To Sprint

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 1/22/07 10:19 AM Page i Welcome to Sprint Sprint and Nextel have come together offering you more choice and flexibility to do whatever you want, whenever you want. This powerful combination brings you access to more products, more services, and more of what you need to do more of what you want.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Introduction This Phone Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Phone Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.

  • Page 9: Your Phone's Menu

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Your Phone’s Menu The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For more information about using your phone’s menus, see “Navigating Through Phone Menus”on page 23. 1. Missed Alerts 2. Call History 1. Missed Calls 2. Incoming Calls 3.
  • Page 10 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 5. On Demand 6. Pictures 1. Camera 2. Camcorder 3. Picture Mail 4. My Albums 5. PictBridge 6. Order Prints 7. Settings & Info 7. My Content Games Themes Ringers Screen Savers Applications IM & Email Call Tones <Options>...
  • Page 11 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 3. Music Transmitter 4. Alarm Clock 5. Calculator 6. Bluetooth 7. Voice Control 8. Scheduler 9. Voice Memo 0. Notepad . World Clock #. USB Flash Drive #. Settings 1. Display 1. Greeting 2. Incoming Calls 3. Screen Saver 4.
  • Page 12 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 5. Power On/Off 4. Alerts 1. Voicemail Alerts 2. Message Alerts 3. Picture Mail Alerts Silent/Vib once/Vib & Sound/Custom/ 4. Service Change 5. Minute Beep 6. Call Connect 7. Signal Fade 3. Power Vision 1. Enable Power Vision (Disable Vision) 2.
  • Page 13 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 3. Change Lock Code 4. Special Numbers 5. Delete Contacts 6. Limit Calls 7. Selective Call Block 8. Reset Favorites 9. Reset Phone 0. Setup/Others 1. Auto Keyguard 2. Shortcuts 3. Answer Call 4. Auto-Answer 5. Dialing Match 6.
  • Page 14 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 1/22/07 10:19 AM Page viii viii...

  • Page 15: Section 1: Getting Started

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 1/22/07 10:19 AM Page 1 Section 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 16: Setting Up Service

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service (page 3) Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4) Sprint PCS Account Passwords (page 5) Getting Help (page 6) Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy.This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.

  • Page 17: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Service

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated, unlocked, and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail, it probably has been activated; all you need to do is unlock it.

  • Page 18: Setting Upyour Voicemail

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Setting UpYour Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To set up your voicemail: From standby mode, press and hold Follow the system prompts to:...

  • Page 19: Sprint Pcs Account Passwords

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Sprint PCS Account Passwords As a Sprint PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your Sprint PCS Vision® account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.

  • Page 20: Getting Help

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Getting Help Visit www.sprint.com You can go online to: Access your account information Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint PCS Service Plan) View and pay your bill Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint PCS online billing and automatic payment Purchase accessories Shop for the latest phones...
  • Page 21 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Receiving Automated Invoicing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing information on your Sprint PCS account. This information includes balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle, and an estimate of the number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. To access automated invoicing information: Press Note:...
  • Page 22 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 1/22/07 10:19 AM Page 8 Sprint PCS Operator Services Sprint PCS Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. To access Sprint PCS Operator Services: Press For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at...

  • Page 23: Section 2: Your Phone

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 1/22/07 10:19 AM Page 9 Section 2 Your Phone...

  • Page 24: Your Phone: The Basics

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Your Phone: The Basics In This Section FrontView of Your Phone (page 11) Viewing the Display Screen (page 14) Features of Your Phone (page 16) Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 18) Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger (page 19) Removing and Installing the Faceplate (page 22) Navigating Through Phone Menus (page 23) Displaying Your Phone Number (page 24)

  • Page 25: Front View Of Your Phone

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Front View of Your Phone 1. Signal Strength Indicator 2. Softkey Buttons 3. microSD Memory Card Slot 4. Speaker Key 5. Volume Control 6. Voice Services Key 7. TALK 8. Back (Clear) 10. External Navigation Pad 1/22/07 10:19 AM 22.

  • Page 26: Key Functions

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Key Functions Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength. Softkey Buttons let you select softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left and right lines on the display screen.
  • Page 27 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Flash allows you to take pictures indoors or at night and also functions as a Message Waiting Indicator (MWI). Digital Camera allows you to take sharp, high-resolution digital pictures. Charger Jack connects the phone to the battery charger. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.

  • Page 28: Viewing The Display Screen

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Battery Strength Indicator represents the amount of remaining battery charge currently available in your phone. When all bars are displayed in the battery icon, the phone’s battery is fully charged. When no bars are displayed, the phone’s battery is completely discharged or empty. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
  • Page 29 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd indicates you have new messages. indicates your phone’s location feature is on. indicates your phone’s location feature is off. indicates your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active. (Data is being transferred.) indicates ringer volume is set to vibrate. indicates ringer/vibrate mode is set.

  • Page 30: Features Of Your Phone

    Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The Fusic™ by LG® is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those features and provides page...
  • Page 31 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two keypresses (see page 34). You can wirelessly pair your Bluetooth-enabled phone to certain Bluetooth devices, including headsets and hands- free devices. You may also use a personal computer or hand-held device to pair with the phone for dial-up networking, using the phone as a wireless modem (page 130).

  • Page 32: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press and hold Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching for Service,” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode –...

  • Page 33: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger WARNING: Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers with your phone. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
  • Page 34 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Installing the Battery To install the Lithium Polymer battery: To install, insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone and gently press down until the latch snaps into place. Removing the Battery WARNING: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Polymer battery as you can be burned.
  • Page 35 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Charging the Battery Your phone’s Lithium Polymer battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you will lose all the information you were just working on.

  • Page 36: Removing And Installing The Faceplate

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Removing and Installing the Faceplate Removing the Faceplate To remove the faceplate, follow the sequence shown below. Note: Faceplates are fragile. Use care when removing them and follow the sequence above. Installing the Faceplate You can personalize your phone with a replaceable faceplate.

  • Page 37: Navigating Through Phone Menus

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Navigating Through Phone Menus The navigation key on your phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down.

  • Page 38: Displayingyour Phone Number

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press To return to standby mode: Press DisplayingYour Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Select Menu >...

  • Page 39: Dialing Options

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press a time. Press and hold Press Call Guard is enabled, highlight Roam Call and press . See “Using Call Guard”on page 74.) Press Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, press TALK twice.

  • Page 40: Answering Calls

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Contact Match allows you to find a contact match for the displayed number. (When more than 3 numbers are entered, this option is displayed.) Save allows you to enter a seven- or ten-digit number (phone number and area code) and press Save to save the phone number in your Contacts.
  • Page 41 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry’s name is displayed. The caller’s phone number may also be displayed, if available. If Call Answer is set to TALK only, the following options are also displayed.

  • Page 42: Missed Call Notification

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is displayed on your screen. To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen: Highlight the entry and press number, press To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode: Select Menu >...

  • Page 43: In-Call Options

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd To exit Emergency mode: Press Highlight Exit and press Note: When you are in Emergency mode, you can exit only from the options menu. Enhanced 911 (E911) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available.

  • Page 44: End-Of-Call Options

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Select Speaker On to route the phone’s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume keys on the side of the phone.) Select Speaker Off to use the phone’s earpiece. Warning! Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use.

  • Page 45: Finding A Phone Number

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Saving a Phone Number Your phone can store up to five phone numbers in each of 500 Contacts entries. Each entry’s name can contain up to 32 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. (For more information, see Section 2F: Using Contacts on page 82.) To save a number from standby mode: Enter a phone number.

  • Page 46: Dialing And Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd To dial the number, scroll to Call and press Tip: You can also dial the number by highlighting it and pressing TALK during step 3 above. Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers.
  • Page 47 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing international calls, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls made from the United States). To make a call using Plus Code Dialing: Press and hold display.

  • Page 48: Using Speed Dialing

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using Speed Dialing You can store up to 99 numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial speed dial entries using one keypress for locations 1-9 or two keypresses for locations 10-99.

  • Page 49: Entering Text

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging). To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, press the right softkey to change the character input...

  • Page 50: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9Word mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 35.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word.
  • Page 51 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Adding a Word to the T9 Database If a word you want to enter is not displayed as an option when you are using T9 Text Input, you can add it to the database. To add a word to the T9 Text Input database: Select the Abc character input mode.

  • Page 52: Entering Characters By Tapping The Keypad

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad: Select the Abc mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 35.) Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,” press three times again.) (If you make a mistake, press...
  • Page 53 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys, and Preset Messages To enter numbers: Select the 123 mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 35). To enter symbols: Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 35.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.

  • Page 54: Playing Music Using The External Navigation Pad

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Playing Music Using the External Navigation Pad You can also select and listen to music by simply touching the external navigation pad. To deactivate the keyguard: Press and hold displays the message “Key Guard Off.” To launch the Music menu: Press and hold Select either Media Player or Music Store.
  • Page 55 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd To play music: Press and hold Select Music to play music downloaded from the Sprint Music Store. Select Memory Card to play music from your memory card's media folder. External Navigation Controls While Playing Music Files 1/22/07 10:19 AM Pause / Resume Next song (short press) Fast Forward (long press)

  • Page 56: Controlling Your Phone's Settings

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings (page 43) Display Settings (page 46) Location Settings (page 52) Messaging Settings (page 53) Airplane Mode (page 56) TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service (page 57) Phone Setup Options (page 59) Using the menu options available on your phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to.

  • Page 57: Sound Settings

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages. You can select Ringer Types among Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, Voice Memo, My Content, My Albums, Assigned Media, My Melodies, Get New, and Take New Video.
  • Page 58 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Press to assign the desired ringer. – or – Select Options > My Content and scroll through the list of downloaded ringers. Assign the desired ringer by pressing Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Select Menu >...

  • Page 59: Alert Notification

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings You can adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. To adjust your phone’s volume settings: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Volume. Select Ringer, Earpiece, Key Beep, Application, or Power On/Off.

  • Page 60: Display Settings

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Silence All There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off. To activate Silence All: With the phone open, press and hold the volume key down in standby mode.

  • Page 61: Changing The Display Screen

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Changing the BacklightTime Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any keypress is made. To change the backlight setting: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight. Select Display or Keypad. Select a time setting and press Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times.

  • Page 62: Changing The Display Screen For Incoming Calls

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Changing the Display Screen for Incoming Calls You can set the color or downloaded image (screen saver) to be shown on the Incoming Calls display. To set the incoming calls display: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Incoming Calls. Select Caller ID, No Caller ID, or Roaming .

  • Page 63: Slide Show

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Slide Show You can create a slide show screen saver of up to nine images that will change continuously on your standby screen. To create a slide show: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Slide Show. Select a slide from 1 to 9 and press Select Preloaded, In Phone, Assigned Media, or My Content.

  • Page 64: Changing The Theme Color

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Changing the Theme Color You can customize your phone’s display appearance by selecting a color scheme to reflect your personality. To change the display’s theme color: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Themes & Skins > Skins . Select Silver, Blue, Green, or Pink and press Changing the Theme You can customize your phone’s display theme.

  • Page 65: Changing The Text Input Font

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Changing the Text Input Font This setting allows you to adjust the display appearance when entering text (for example, when using the notepad or when adding a Contacts entry). To change the text input font: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Font Size. Select Message, Browser or Notepad.

  • Page 66: Location Settings

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Location Settings Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911.

  • Page 67: Messaging Settings

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Messaging Settings Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. (For more information, see “Using SMS Text Messaging”on page 149.) Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to...
  • Page 68 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Callback Number Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Callback Number. Select None, My Phone Number, or Other and press (If you select Other, enter a number and press Deleting Old Messages You can delete messages that you’ve already read whenever you like, or you can have your phone delete them automatically for you.
  • Page 69 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Managing Preset Messages Your phone is loaded with 20 preset messages to help make sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such as “Where are you?”, “Let’s get lunch.”, and “Meet me at”, can be customized or deleted to suit your needs. You can even add your own preset messages to the list.

  • Page 70: Airplane Mode

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd SMS Voice Options Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your SMS Voice messages. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > VoiceSMS Options. Select Speakerphone or From Name and press Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Notepad, and Voice Memos, when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.

  • Page 71: Tty Use With Sprint Pcs Service

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 1/22/07 10:19 AM Page 57 TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service TTY (also known as a TDD or TextTelephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices.
  • Page 72 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd To turn TTY Mode on or off: Press mode. (An informational message is displayed.) Press Select Enable TTY and press – or – Select Disable TTY and press Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon. Note: If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack may be impaired.

  • Page 73: Phone Setup Options

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Phone Setup Options Shortcuts Your phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key to a favorite or often-used function. Pressing the navigation key to the left in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcut. To assign your shortcut key: Select Menu >...

  • Page 74: Auto Answer Mode

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Auto Answer Mode You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit. To set Auto Answer mode: Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Auto-Answer. To select an option, highlight it and press Off to disable Auto Answer.

  • Page 75: Text Entry

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Text Entry Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Text Entry. Read the information and press Select Auto-Capital, Word Choice List, Word Prediction, Word Completion, or Help and press Display Language You can choose to display your phone’s onscreen menus in English or in Spanish.

  • Page 76: Setting Your Phone's Security

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu (page 63) Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature (page 63) Using Special Numbers (page 65) Erasing the Contacts List (page 65) Restricting Your Phone (page 66) Resetting Your Phone (page 67) Updating Your Picture Mail Profile (page 67) Selective Call Block (page 68) By using the security settings on your phone, you receive...

  • Page 77: Accessing The Security Menu

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Accessing the Security Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.

  • Page 78: Locking Pictures

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Locking Pictures To turn picture lock on or off : From the Security menu, scroll to Picture Mail and press . Scroll to Lock Pictures and press Highlight Lock and press Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: Select Menu >...

  • Page 79: Using Special Numbers

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available”. You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to 10 special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries.

  • Page 80: Restricting Your Phone

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Restricting Your Phone There may be occasions when you want to limit the numbers your phone can call. You can use the Limit Calls setting to do just that. (The Limit Calls setting does not apply to incoming calls, calls made to 911, or calls made to Sprint Customer Service.) To restrict your phone:...

  • Page 81: Resetting Your Phone

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Contacts, Call History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected. To reset your phone: Select Menu > Settings > Security, and then enter your lock code.

  • Page 82: Selective Call Block

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Selective Call Block Enabling Selective Call Block Phone numbers on the Selective Call Block list will be routed directly to your voicemail. Select Menu > Settings > Security, and then enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Selective Call Block.

  • Page 83: Controlling Your Roaming Experience

    Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.Your new dual-band Fusic™ by LG® works anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and allows you to roam on 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we’ve implemented roaming...

  • Page 84: Understanding Roaming

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Any time you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( roaming on a digital system, the roaming icon will be displayed along with the text Digital Roam.
  • Page 85 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Though callers can leave voicemail messages while you are roaming, you will not receive notification until you return to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. (See “Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming”on page 72.) Note: If you’re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and enter an area where roaming is available , your call is dropped.
  • Page 86 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you will not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended period of time.

  • Page 87: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Set Mode Choose from three different settings on your dual-band phone to control your roaming experience.

  • Page 88: Using Call Guard

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network: the onscreen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a roaming call.

  • Page 89: Using Data Roam Guard

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using Data Roam Guard You will be asked if you want to continue using your browser or other online applications when you are in a data roaming area. When Data Roam Guard is turned off, your phone will establish or maintain a data connection in a data roaming area without asking you for permission.

  • Page 90: Managing Call History

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History (page 77) Call History Options (page 78) Making a Call From Call History (page 79) Saving a Phone Number From Call History (page 79) Prepending a Phone Number From Call History (page 80) Erasing Call History (page 81) The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your phone, and missed calls.This section guides you...

  • Page 91: Viewing History

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 50 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.

  • Page 92: Call History Options

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Call History Options For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press displays the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts).

  • Page 93: Making A Call From Call History

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: Select Menu > Call History, and then select Missed Calls, Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, or Recent Calls. Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and press Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as No ID...

  • Page 94: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Use the keypad to type in the new entry name and press – or – Use your navigation key to scroll through your existing Contacts entries, highlight a name, and press Use your navigation key to select a phone number type (Mobile, Home, Office, etc.) and press Press Done (left softkey) to save the entry.

  • Page 95: Erasing Call History

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Erasing Call History To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options”on page 78. To erase Call History: Select Menu > Call History > Delete History. Select Missed Calls, Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, Recent Calls, or All Calls. (A confirmation dialog will appear.) If you are certain you want to erase the call history, select Yes.

  • Page 96: Using Contacts

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using Contacts In This Section Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 83) Finding Contacts Entries (page 84) Contacts Entry Options (page 86) Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry (page 86) Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number (page 87) Assigning Speed Dial Numbers (page 88) Editing a Contacts Entry (page 89) Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry (page 90)

  • Page 97: Adding A New Contacts Entry

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone can store up to 500 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 32 characters. To add a new entry: Select Menu >...

  • Page 98: Finding Contacts Entries

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Finding Contacts Entries There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, by speed dial number, and by group. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu. Finding Names To find Contacts entries by name: Select Menu >...
  • Page 99 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Finding Group Entries To find entries designated as part of a group: Select Menu > Contacts > Groups. Scroll through the group titles using your navigation key. To display entries belonging to a group, highlight the group and press To display an entry within the group, highlight it and press To dial the entry’s default phone number, press...

  • Page 100: Contacts Entry Options

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Contacts Entry Options To access a Contacts entry’s options, display the entry, highlight <Edit Entry>, and press highlight it and press [Add Number] to add a phone number to the entry. (See “Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry”on page 86.) [Add Email] to add an email address to the entry.

  • Page 101: Editing A Contacts Entry's Phone Number

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Use the keypad to enter the new number and press Press Done (left softkey) to save the new number. – or – Press Options (right softkey), assign a speed dial number for the number, and then press Done (left softkey) to save your new settings.

  • Page 102: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing”on page 34. Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new Contacts entry, when you add a new phone number to an existing entry, or when you edit an existing number.

  • Page 103: Editing A Contacts Entry

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Highlight Set Speed Dial and press Select an available speed dial location and press Scroll to Set Speed Dial and press will be displayed.) Press Done (left softkey) to save the new speed dial number. Note: If you attempt to assign an already in-use speed dial location to a new phone number, a dialog will appear asking if you wish to replace the existing speed dial assignment.

  • Page 104: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types”on page 43.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Display a Contacts entry.

  • Page 105: Wireless Backup

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Wireless Backup Wireless Backup allows you to back up all of your Contacts to the Sprint Web site and restore them if your phone is lost, stolen, damaged, or replaced. To subscribe to Wireless Backup from your Contacts: Select Menu >...

  • Page 106: Using The Phone's Calendar And Tools

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools In This Section Using Your Phone’s Calendar (page 93) Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock (page 96) Using Your Phone’s Notepad (page97) Using Your Phone’s Tools (page 98) Your phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle.

  • Page 107: Using Your Phone's Calendar

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using Your Phone’s Calendar Adding an Event to the Calendar Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: Select Menu > Tools > Scheduler. Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which you would like to add an event and press Add (left softkey).

  • Page 108: Event Alerts

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the ringer field and pressing To select a ringer menu, select Options > Single Tones, Ring Tone, or Melodies for preprogrammed ringers or Options > My Content for downloaded ringers. Press Save (left softkey) to save the event.
  • Page 109 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Tip: In the calendar view, days with events scheduled are underlined. To display the details of an event listed in the schedule, highlight it and press Going to Today’s Calendar Menu To go to the Calendar menu for today’s date: Select Menu >...

  • Page 110: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Purging Events To delete events scheduled before a specific time and date: Select Menu > Tools > Scheduler > Options > Delete Old. Select the option to erase events older than One week, One month, One year, or One day. (A dialog will be displayed to inform you how many old events have been erased.) Purging All Events To delete all scheduled events:...

  • Page 111: Using Your Phone's Notepad

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Select a repeating status for the alarm by highlighting the repeat field and pressing Highlight Once, Daily, Mon - Fri, or Weekends and press Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the ringer field and pressing To select a ringer menu, select Options >...

  • Page 112: Using Your Phone's Tools

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping your be more efficient and organized, your phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Using EZ Tips To quickly and easily calculate tip amounts: Select Menu > Tools > Calculator > Ez Tip Calculator. Use your keypad and navigation key to enter the bill amount and desired tip percentage.

  • Page 113: World Clock

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd World Clock To view the time in over 52 different locations: Select Menu > Tools > World Clock. Press Cities (right softkey) to select a city. – or – Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through different time zones.

  • Page 114: Using Your Phone's Voice Services

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 1/22/07 10:19 AM Page 100 Section 2H Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Managing Voice Memos (page 101) Using Voice Service (page 103) Your phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice-activated dialing and managing voice memos.

  • Page 115: Managing Voice Memos

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Managing Voice Memos You can use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: Select Menu > Tools > Voice Memo. Scroll to <Record New>...

  • Page 116: Voice Memo Options

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Voice Memo Options To play the voice memos you have recorded: Press Menu > Tools > Voice Memo. Scroll to the voice memo you wish to hear and press Play to play the selected voice memo. Set As to assign the recording as a default ringer, a voicemail alert, a message alert, or a Contacts ringer.

  • Page 117: Using Voice Services

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using Voice Services To access Voice Control through Menu: Select Menu > Tools > Voice Control. To access Voice Control by pressing the button on the side of the handset. With the phone open, press the Voice Services key ( After hearing the message “Call: please say a command,”simply say, in a natural voice, “Call”and the name of the person or the number you'd like to call.

  • Page 118: Using The Microsd Card

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using the microSD Card In This Section Using Your Phone’s microSD Card and Adapter (page 105) microSD Settings (page 107) microSD Folders (page 109) Your phone allows you to use the microSD card and its adapter to expand the available memory space. This highly secure digital card enables images, music, and voice data to quickly and easily be exchanged among SD-compatible devices.

  • Page 119: Using Your Phone's Microsd Card And Adapter

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using Your Phone’s microSD Card and Adapter Using the microSD Card Your phone is equipped with a 64 MB microSD (Secure Digital) memory card and its adapter to expand the phone’s available memory space. It allows you to easily store images, videos, music, and voice data in your phone.

  • Page 120: Using The Microsd Adapter

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd microSD Icon Indicators The following icons will appear on your phone’s display screen when a microSD card is properly inserted into the microSD card slot: Indicates that a microSD memory card has been inserted into your phone. Note: DO NOT remove a microSD card while files are being accessed or transferred.

  • Page 121: Microsd Settings

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using the phone as a USB Flash Drive You can use the supplied USB cable to load files from your computer onto the microSD inserted into your phone. Voice calls will be disabled during the USB connection. To view the microSD card contents from your computer: Select Menu >...

  • Page 122: Viewing Memory In The Microsd Card

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Viewing Memory in the microSD Card To view the used and available memory in the inserted microSD card: With the microSD inserted, select Menu > Tools > Memory Card. Press Options (right softkey) and select Memory Info. (The used and available memory space will be displayed.) Formatting the microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files...

  • Page 123: Microsd Folders

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd microSD Folders Displaying Your microSD Folders All the files stored in your microSD are accessible through your microSD card folders. To access the microSD card folders: With the microSD card inserted, select Menu > Tools > Memory Card. Select your desired folder (dcim, media &...

  • Page 124: Using The Music Composer And Fm Transmitter

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using the Music Composer and FM Transmitter In This Section Composing a Melody (page 111) Music Transmitter (page 113) The Music Composer lets you use your phone to compose a melody and then use the tune on your phone. You can whistle or hum a tune into the phone and let it convert it into music, or you can use the phone’s score or keyboard modes to create your own soundtrack.

  • Page 125: Composing A Melody

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Composing a Melody The Music Composer lets you compose your own music or transpose your own vocal tune, complete with background beats, then convert it into your own customized ringer. To compose a melody: Select Menu > Tools > Music Composer > Compose Melody to activate music composer.
  • Page 126 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Insert a Note: Insert a note into your melody. Reset: Reset your melody. Exit: Exit your melody and go back to menu. Help: Score Mode information. To check My Melody: Select Menu > Tools > Music Composer. Highlight My Melody and select the desired melody list. To customize My Melody settings: Select Menu >...

  • Page 127: Music Transmitter

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Music Transmitter The FM transmitter lets you broadcast your Sprint Music Store or audio media player files to a car stereo or other FM receiver. A distance of five feet or less is recommended to minimize interfence and provide the strongest signal. FM frequency range: 88.1 MHz - 107.9 MHz.

  • Page 128: Using Your Phone's Built-In Camera

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera In This Section Taking Pictures (page 116) Storing Pictures (page 122) Recording Videos (page 127) Storing Videos (page 130) Settings and Info (page 130) Your phone’s built-in camera gives you the ability to take full-color digital pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s display, and instantly send them to family and friends.

  • Page 129: Taking Pictures

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. You can activate the phone’s camera mode whether the phone is open or closed. To take a picture with the phone open: Select Menu >...
  • Page 130 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Press Options (right softkey) for more options: Send to send the picture to up to 25 contacts at one time. Upload to upload the picture you just took to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site www.sprint.com/picturemail settings, you may be prompted to accept a Sprint PCS Vision connection.

  • Page 131: Camera Mode Options

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Camera Mode Options When the phone is open and in camera mode, press Options (right softkey) to display additional camera options: Flash to activate the flash. (See “Setting the Flash”on page 118 for details.) Self Timer to activate the camera’s timer. (See “Setting the Self timer”on page 118 for details.) Color Tone: Press the navigation key right or left to select Normal, Black &...
  • Page 132 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Setting the Flash To activate the flash: From camera mode, select Options > Flash. Select one of the following options and press Off to deactivate the flash. On This Shot to activate the flash for one shot. Always On to activate the flash each time you take a picture.

  • Page 133: Selecting Camera Settings

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using the Zoom This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you take a picture. Depending on your resolution settings, you can adjust the zoom from 1x to 15x steps. To use the zoom: From camera mode, press the navigation key or the side volume key up or down to adjust the zoom.
  • Page 134 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 1/22/07 10:19 AM Page 120 Viewing Your Camera’s Status Area Display Option Selected Camera Options Section 2K: Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera...

  • Page 135: Storing Pictures

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Storing Pictures Your phone’s picture storage area is called My Albums. There are three types of folders that can be used separately according to your needs: In Phone Memory Card Online Albums In Phone Folder Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the In Phone folder (unless you have a microSD card inserted, in which case the picture will be automatically saved to your memory card instead).
  • Page 136 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Upload to upload pictures from the In Phone folder to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site www.sprint.com/picturemail you may be prompted to accept a Sprint PCS Vision connection. Choose from the following options: Upload Selection to upload the selected pictures. Press lower right corner will be marked.) Upload All to upload all pictures in the In Phone...
  • Page 137 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Note: Deleting pictures from the In Phone folder will free up memory space in your phone to enable you to take more pictures. Once deleted, pictures cannot be uploaded to your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail account or assigned to phone tasks.

  • Page 138: Memory Card

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Memory Card When no memory card is present the pictures will be automatically saved in the In Phone folder. To review your stored pictures in the Memory Card: Select Menu > Pictures > Settings & Info > Memory Card. Use your navigation key to view and scroll through the pictures.
  • Page 139 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd To review your online albums: Select Menu > Pictures > My Albums > Online Albums. (The Uploads folder and your albums appear.) Select Uploads or an album title and press your saved images. Online Album Options When you are viewing images in your online albums, press Options (right softkey) to display the following options: Send to send an image to another user using picture mail.

  • Page 140: Recording Videos

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Recording Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view, and send videos to your friends and family with your phone’s built-in video camera. To record a video: Select Menu > Pictures > Camcorder > Video Mail or Long Video to activate video mode.
  • Page 141 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Press Options (right softkey) for more options: Play to play the video that was just captured. Send to send the video. Upload to upload videos from the In Phone Folder to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site www.sprint.com/picturemail settings, you may be prompted to accept a Sprint PCS Vision connection.

  • Page 142: Video Mode Options

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Video Mode Options When the phone is open and in camcorder mode, press Options (right softkey) to display additional camera options: Video Light to activate the video light. Color Tone: Press the navigation key right or left to select Normal, Black &...

  • Page 143: Storingvideos

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd StoringVideos Your phone’s video storage area is called My Albums. There are three types of folders in the My Albums menu that can be used separately according to your needs: In Phone (See “In Phone Folder”on page 121.) Memory Card (See “Memory Card”on page 124.) Online Albums (See “Online Albums”on page 124.) Settings and Info...

  • Page 144: Using Bluetooth

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using Bluetooth In This Section Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 131) Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu (page 132) Bluetooth Profiles (page 134) Pairing Bluetooth Devices (page 136) Your phone features built-in Bluetooth technology, allowing you to share information more easily than ever before. Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets, hands-free car kits,...

  • Page 145: Using The Bluetooth Settings Menu

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Turning Bluetooth On and Off By default, your device’s Bluetooth functionality is turned off. Turning Bluetooth on makes your phone “available”by other in-range Bluetooth devices. To turn Bluetooth on: Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > On/Off. Press the navigation key up or down to select On and press To turn Bluetooth off: Select Menu >...
  • Page 146 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu The Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your phone’s Bluetooth service, including: Entering or changing the name your phone uses for Bluetooth communication. Setting your phone’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 147: Bluetooth Settings: Visibility

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Bluetooth Settings: Visibility The Visibility section of the Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to manage your phone's availability to other Bluetooth devices. To configure your phone’s visibility (discoverability) to other Bluetooth devices: Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Visibility. Select your desired visibility setting and press Hidden to prevent other Bluetooth devices from detecting and identifying your phone.

  • Page 148: Bluetooth Profiles

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 1/22/07 10:19 AM Page 134 Bluetooth Profiles Different profiles can be used for specific Bluetooth functions. Headset Profile (HSP) – This profile functions as a wireless ear jack. When an incoming call is received, the ringer can be heard through the headset and a built-in alert tone can be heard through the phone.

  • Page 149: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Advanced Audio Distribution Profile / Audio / Video Remote Profile (A2DP / AVRCP) – The A2DP profile allows you to connect other A2DP-compatible accessories including Bluetooth stereo headsets.* The AVRCP profile enables you to rewind, fast forward, pause, and resume media playback with other AVRCP-compatible accessories including Bluetooth stereo headsets.
  • Page 150 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Pairing Bluetooth Devices Add Device The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your phone and another Bluetooth device. When devices are paired, a passcode is shared between devices.(Passcodes are typically four digits. Please refer to your device user guide for further passcode instructions, as passcodes may be device-specific or user- defined.) To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device:...
  • Page 151 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd To cancel pairing: Scroll to the device whose pairing you want to cancel and press If you are currently connected to a device, and delete the pairing with that device, the pairing is removed and the device connection is terminated, but the Bluetooth function remains active on the phone.
  • Page 152 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 1/22/07 10:19 AM Page 138...

  • Page 153: Section 3: Sprint Pcs Service Features

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 1/22/07 10:19 AM Page 139 Section 3 Sprint PCS Service Features...

  • Page 154: Sprint Pcs Service Features: The Basics

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail (page 143) Using SMS Text Messaging (page 149) Using SMS Voice Messaging (page 152) Using Caller ID (page 154) Responding to Call Waiting (page 155) Making a Three-Way Call (page 156) Using Call Forwarding (page 157) Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your...

  • Page 155: Using Voicemail

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using Voicemail Setting UpYour Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your Sprint PCS Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.

  • Page 156: Voicemail Notification

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message: By displaying a message on the screen. By sounding the assigned ringer type. By the LED blinking red. By displaying New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail.
  • Page 157 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd RetrievingYour Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold voicemail box.) Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your...

  • Page 158: Voicemail Options

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Voicemail Button Guide Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages. For further details and menu options, see “Voicemail Menu Key”on page 148. Date/Time Send Reply Replay Erase Cancel Voicemail Options Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail.
  • Page 159 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Press Press Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 customers. Press and hold voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press Press the system prompts. Press Press Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists.
  • Page 160 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Follow the voice prompts to record and send your voice message. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Reply to a voice message received from any other Sprint PCS Voicemail user. After listening to a voice message, press Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,”to other Sprint PCS Voicemail users.
  • Page 161 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Continue Recording When leaving a voice message, you can choose to continue recording even after you’ve stopped. Before pressing with the message you recorded, press recording. Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting.

  • Page 162: Voicemail Menu Key

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure. Listen Envelope Information Reply Advance 8 Seconds Replay Rewind Forward Message Erase...

  • Page 163: Using Sms Text Messaging

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Personal Greetings Name Announcement Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use other people's wireless phone numbers to send instant text messages from your phone to their messaging-ready phones –...
  • Page 164 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd From Contacts to select a recipient from your internal Contacts (Qualifying Contacts entries must contain a wireless phone number or an email address.) Recent List to select a recipient from your recent messages. Press to save the recipient. (To include additional recipients, input a new phone number or email address.

  • Page 165: Accessing Sms Text Messages

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Accessing SMS Text Messages To read an SMS Text message: When you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen. Use your navigation key to scroll down and view the entire message. To reply to an SMS Text message: While the message is open, select Reply (left softkey).

  • Page 166: Using Sms Voice Messaging

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using Preset Messages Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and coworkers easier than ever. To add or edit preset messages: Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Preset Messages > <Add New>. – or – Highlight a message you wish to edit and press select Edit or Delete.

  • Page 167: Playing An Sms Voice Message

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd To activate SMS Voice Messaging: When you turn on your phone, you will be prompted to register your phone to receive SMS Voice messages. Select Yes. (When activation is complete, an activation confirmation screen appears). Note: If you select No during step 2 above, you will see an alert message. If you select No after reading the message, incoming SMS Voice messages will not be downloaded to your phone.

  • Page 168: Using Caller Id

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Start recording after the beep. (You can record up to two minutes.) To finish recording, press Done (left softkey). Press Send (left softkey) to send the voice message. Accessing SMS Voice Messages To play an SMS Voice message: When you receive a voice message, a pop-up notification will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen.

  • Page 169: Responding To Call Waiting

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Press answers the second call.)

  • Page 170: Making A Three-Way Call

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Three-Way Call: Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection, enter the second number you wish to call and press...

  • Page 171: Using Call Forwarding

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding: Press Enter the area code and phone number to which your...

  • Page 172: Sprint Pcs® Voice Command

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Sprint PCS® Voice Command In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command (page 159) Creating Your Own Address Book (page 160) Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command (page 161) Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command (page 162) With Sprint PCS Voice Command, reaching your friends, family, and coworkers has never been easier –...

  • Page 173: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Voice Command

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint PCS Voice Command: You can store all your contacts’phone numbers, so you can simply say the name of the person you want to call. There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize voicemail passwords, or try to dial while you’re driving.

  • Page 174: Creating Your Own Address Book

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Creating Your Own Address Book You can program up to 500 names into your personal address book, with each name having up to five phone numbers. That’s 2500 phone numbers, and with the advanced technology of Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can have instant access to all of them.

  • Page 175: Making A Call With Sprint Pcs Voice Command

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press After the “Ready”prompt, simply say, in a natural voice, “Call”and the name of the person or the number you’d like to call. (For example, you can say, “Call Jane Smith at work,”“Call John Baker on the mobile phone,”“Call 555- 1234,”or “Call Bob Miller.”) Your request will be repeated and you will be asked to...

  • Page 176: Accessing Information Using Sprint Pcs Voice Command

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command To access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press Say “Call the Web”and choose from a listing of information categories like news, weather, and sports. – or – Simply say “Call news room,”“Call the weather,”“Call Sports Central,”etc.

  • Page 177: Section 4: Safety And Warranty Information

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 1/22/07 10:19 AM Page 163 Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...

  • Page 178: Important Safety Information

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Important Safety Information In This Section General Precautions (page 165) Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone (page 165) Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device (page 168) Caring for the Battery (page 169) Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 170) Owner’s Record (page 172) Phone Guide Proprietary Notice (page 172) This phone guide contains important operational and safety...

  • Page 179: General Precautions

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd General Precautions There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully extended, and over your shoulder. Try not to hold, bend, or twist the phone’s antenna. Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged.
  • Page 180 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first. Tip: Purchase an optional hands-free accessory at your local Sprint Store, or call the Sprint PCS Accessory Hotline phone.
  • Page 181 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.

  • Page 182: Using Your Phone With A Hearing Aid Device

    Not all phones have been rated. Phones that have been rated have a label located on the box. Your Fusic™ by LG has an M4 rating and T4 rating. These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the level of immunity of your hearing device and degree of your hearing loss.

  • Page 183: Caring For The Battery

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Sprint Nextel further suggests you experiment with multiple phones (even those not labeled M3/T3 or M4/T4) while in the store to find the one that works best with your hearing aid device. Should you experience interference or find the quality of service unsatisfactory after purchasing your phone, promptly return it to the store within 30 days of purchase.

  • Page 184: Radiofrequency (Rf) Energy

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Buying the right batteries and accessories is the best way to ensure they’re genuine and safe. In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C). Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom.
  • Page 185 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 1/22/07 10:19 AM Page 171 Knowing Radio Frequency Safety The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below. In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals.

  • Page 186: Owner's Record

    Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Fusic™ by LG® Model: Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice...

  • Page 187: Manufacturer's Warranty

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 1/22/07 10:19 AM Page 173 Section 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 174) Your phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section.

  • Page 188: Manufacturer's Warranty

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Manufacturer’s Warranty 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.
  • Page 189 (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.
  • Page 190 Page 176 4. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: To obtain warranty service, please call the following telephone number from anywhere in the continental United States: LG Electronics Service 201 James Record Road Huntsville, AL 35824 Tel. 1-800-793-8896 Email: http://us.lgservice.com Please call or write for the location of the LGE authorized service center nearest you and the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.

  • Page 191: Index

    LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Index Airplane Mode 56 Alarm Clock 96 Answering Calls 26 Battery 19-21 Capacity 19 Charging 21 Installing 20 Bluetooth 130-137 Bluetooth Profiles 134 Bluetooth Settings Menu Pairing Bluetooth Devices Turning Bluetooth On and Off 131 Calculator 98 Calendar 93-96 Call Forwarding 157 Call History 76-81 Erasing 81...
  • Page 192 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Making Calls 24 Menu iii Messaging Settings 53 microSD Card 104-109 File Format Compatibility Folders 108 Removing 105 Settings 107 USB Flash Drive 107 Using 105 Using the microSD Adapter 106 Music Transmitter 113 Notepad 97 Phone (Illus.) 11 Phone Number Displaying 24 Finding 31...
  • Page 193 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd Videos 126-129 Recording 126-128 Settings and Info 129 Storing 129 Video Mode Options 128 Voice Command 158 Accessing Information Creating Your Own Address Book 160 Making a Call 161 Voice Memos 101-102 Voice Services 103 Voicemail Menu Key 148 Options 144 Retrieving 143 Setting Up 4, 141...
  • Page 194 LX550_Phone Guide_1.2.qxd 1/22/07 10:19 AM Page 180 Notes ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________...

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