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LG The V User Manual

LG The V User Manual

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  • Page 1 U U s s e e r r G G u u i i d d e e T T h h e e V V...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    Be careful that children do not swallow any parts such as rubber plugs (earphone, connection parts of the phone, etc.). This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation. ● Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire. Important Safety Precautions The V...
  • Page 3 Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generate sparks. ● Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause a fire or electric shock. The V...
  • Page 4 Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire. ● Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers. ●...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Key Guard Mode ....18 The V Mute Function ....18 Volume Quick Adjustment .
  • Page 6 5.2.2 Set NAM ....66 5.2.3 Auto NAM ....66 5.2.4 Serving System ..66 The V...
  • Page 7 6.4 One-Touch Dial ....73 6.5 Voice Privacy ....73 The V 6.6 Auto Volume .

  • Page 8: Welcome

    Technical Details The V is an all digital phone that operates on both Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) frequencies: cellular services at 800 MHz and Personal Communication Services (PCS) at 1.9 GHz.
  • Page 9 IS-95. Its battery life is twice as long as IS-95. High-speed data transmission is also possible. EV-DO system is optimized for data service and is much faster than 1xRTT system in applicable area. The V CDMA Designator Standard...

  • Page 10: Fcc Rf Exposure Information

    FCC regulations. Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin a minor burn may result. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna. The V...

  • Page 11: Phone Overview

    Phone Overview The V Earpiece Side Camera Key Use for quick access to Camera function (Press and hold for about 3 seconds to use camera function on the outside/inside display). Side Keys Use to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode and the earpiece volume during a call.
  • Page 12 11. SEND,END/PWR Key Use to turn the power on/off and to end a call. Also use to return to the main menu display screen. 12. Right Soft Key Use to select Contacts menu. 13. Speaker 14. Microphone 15. Close-up shot, Normal/Portrait shot 16. Camera Lens 17. Flash The V...
  • Page 13 3. Get Fun & Games* 1. Get New App. 4. Get News & Info* 5. Get Going* 1. Get New App. 6. Get Extras* 1. Get New App. The V ESSAGING ESSAGING 1. New Msg 1. TXT Msg 2. PIX Msg 3. FLIX Msg 4.
  • Page 14 6. Auto Volume 7. Ringer ID 8. Picture ID 7. Clock Format* 1. Main Clock 2. Front Clock 8. PC Connection* 9. Bluetooth 1. Paired Devices 2. Power 3. My Visibility 4. My Bluetooth Name 5. My Bluetooth Info The V...

  • Page 15: The Battery

    To use the charger provided with your phone: Warning! Use only the charger provided with the phone. Using any charger other than the one included with The V may damage your phone or battery. 1. Plug the end of the AC adapter into the phone’s charger jack and the other end into an electrical outlet.

  • Page 16: Turning The Phone On And Off

    The more bars, the better the signal strength. If the signal quality is poor, move to an open area. If you are in a building, the reception may be better near a window. The V...

  • Page 17: Screen Icons

    When the phone is powered on, the top line of the LCD screen displays icons indicating the status of the phone. The V In use indicator. A call is in progress. * No icon indicates the phone is in standby mode.

  • Page 18: Making Calls

    NOTE If you press Right Soft Key phone is ringing, the call will end. 2. Press to end the call. [Quiet] while the [Ignore] while the The V...

  • Page 19: Quick Access To Convenient Features

    1. From standby mode, press for 3 seconds. Lock Mode Quick Cancellation 1. Press Right Soft Key [Unlock] then enter your 4-digit password. The V Key Guard Mode Key Guard Mode Quick Activation 1. Press MENU when the flip is closed.

  • Page 20: Volume Quick Adjustment

    Enter the speed dial number and press Dialing Double Digit Speed Dials (from 10 to 99) Press the first digit and then press and hold the key of the last digit. Enter the first and second digits and press The V...

  • Page 21: Entering And Editing Information

    Hold to delete words. Punctuation : In T9 mode, press to insert punctuation in a word and complete a sentence. The V Text Input Modes There are five modes for entering text, numbers, special characters, and punctuation. In a text entry field, pressing Right Soft Key displays a pop-up list of text modes.

  • Page 22: Text Input Examples

    4. Press Left Soft Key mode. to change to Abc mode. is displayed. to change to 123 mode. to change to Symbols mode. [Next] to view the next 12 [Prev] to view the to select it. to change to another text The V...
  • Page 23 Additional choices are displayed each time you press such as: Home, Gone, Hood, etc. The V Adding Words to the T9 Database If a word is not in the T9 database, add it by using Abc (Multi-tap) mode text entry.

  • Page 24: Contacts In Your Phone's Memory

    [Save]. to 22 characters) and press A confirmation message is displayed briefly. NOTE To skip name entry, press to go to the next step. NOTE If the information is complete, press to return to the Main Menu screen. The V...

  • Page 25: Options To Customize Your Contacts

    No Group / Family / Friends / Colleagues / Business / School 5. Press to save. The V Changing the Call Ringer Allows you to identify who is calling by setting different ringers for different phone numbers in your Contacts. It is automatically set to the default ringer when the Contact is saved.
  • Page 26 1. Press Right Soft Key highlight an entry. 2. Press Left Soft Key 3. Use to highlight Email 1 or Email 2. 4. Enter an Email address and press [Contacts] and use [Edit]. [Contacts] and use [Edit]. to save. The V...

  • Page 27: Editing Contacts Entries

    Use the Keypad and press , or use highlight the Speed Dial digit and press 6. Press to save. The V Editing Contacts Entries Adding Another Phone Number From the Main Menu Screen 1. From standby mode, enter the phone number you want to save (up to 48 digits).
  • Page 28 Set As Default to Set the new number as the Default [Contacts]. to highlight the Contact entry you want to [Edit]. to highlight the phone number. [Contacts]. to highlight the Contact entry you want to [Edit]. The V...

  • Page 29: Deleting

    [Options]. 4. Press Erase. 5. Use to highlight Yes. 6. Press A confirmation message is displayed. The V Deleting a Speed Dial 1. From standby mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use to highlight Speed Dials, then press 3. Use to highlight the Speed Dial number.

  • Page 30: Phone Numbers With Pauses

    Contact entry to edit, then press Left Soft Key [Edit]. 3. Use to highlight the number. 4. Press Right Soft Key 5. Press Wait or 6. Enter additional number(s) and press A confirmation message is displayed. [Options]. Pause. The V...

  • Page 31: Searching Your Phone's Memory

    Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory Searching Your Phone’s Memory The V phone is able to perform a dynamic search of the contents in your phone’s memory. A dynamic search compares entered letters or numbers against the entries in your Contacts. A matching list is displayed in descending order.
  • Page 32 1. Press the first digit, then press and hold the key of the last digit. Press the first Speed Dial digit, press the second Speed Dial digit, and then press 2. Your phone recalls the phone number from your Contacts, displays it briefly, and then dials it. The V...

  • Page 33: Using Phone Menus

    NOTE Press to cancel without saving. The V GET IT NOW [Message] to have GET IT NOW allows you to do more than just talk on your phone. GET IT NOW is a technology and service that allows you to download and use applications on your phone.
  • Page 34 Look for a great restaurant, the nearest ATM, etc. Press Right Soft Key [Info]* Memory / PIX Memory / Ringtone Memory / View Log / Help * Shown only on the inner LCD Screen. The V...

  • Page 35: Get Tunes & Tones

    3D Sound. 1. Open the folder and press [MENU], 2. Press The V 1.2 My Ringtones Allows you to select a desired ringtone, download a new ringtone or rename a downloaded ringtone or use Info menu for the downloaded ringtone.

  • Page 36: My Sounds

    1. Get V CAST Video* 2. Get New PIX* 3. My PIX 4. My FLIX 5. PIX Place* 6. Take PIX 7. Take FLIX (* Shown only on the inner LCD Screen.) [MENU]. is a hot key to The V...

  • Page 37: Get V Cast Video

    1. Open the folder and press for GET PIX & FLIX. 2. Press for Get V CAST Video to open Video Clips Catalog. The V 3. Press to view Video Clip categories including News, Entertainment, Sports, and Weather. 4. Select content provider, then press 5.

  • Page 38: Get New Pix

    6. Select content for alerts desired and press 2.2 Get New PIX* (* Shown only on the inner LCD Screen.) Allows you to connect to GET IT NOW and download various PIX. 1. Press [MENU], 2. Press Options . to save. 2 times, The V...

  • Page 39: My Pix

    PIX Info Name / Date / Time / Resolution / File Size / File Format Zoom View The V 2.4 My FLIX Allows you to view Videos that are stored in the phone. 2 times, 1. Open the folder and press and press Right 2.

  • Page 40: Pix Place

    Keep in mind that a stored file can be deleted or ● initialized if the camera phone powers off due to low battery while taking a picture. Camera Key Change Portait/ Lanscape Mode Only when the camera feature has been activated and the flip is closed. The V...

  • Page 41: Take Flix

    3. Take a picture by pressing 4. Press Left Soft Key [Save]. The picture is stored in the Gallery. The V 2.7 Take FLIX 2 times, Lets you record a video message with sound. 1. Open the folder and press...

  • Page 42: Get Fun & Games

    2 times, does not fit on the screen. The currently selected item is indicated by a cursor on the screen. Fast Scrolling Press and hold down on the current screen. to quickly move the cursor up and The V...
  • Page 43 Soft Keys. The function associated with the Soft Keys can change for each page and depends on each highlighted item. The V Left Soft Key Left Soft Key selecting an item but its function may change, depending on the content displayed.

  • Page 44: Get Going

    2. Inbox : Shows the list of received messages. 3. Sent : Shows the list of sent messages. 4. Drafts : Shows the list of draft messages. 5. Voicemail : Shows the number of messages in the voicemail box. The V...

  • Page 45: New Msg

    Other limits to available characters per message may exist. Please check with your service provider for system features and capabilities. The V New Message Alert There are two ways your phone alerts you to new messages.
  • Page 46 Saves the message into the Draft folder. Priority Level Gives priority to the message. Normal / High Callback # Inserts a pre-programmed callback number with your message. On / Off / Edit Save Quick Text Cancel Cancels message editing and goes to Message menu. The V...
  • Page 47 [Done]. NOTE The Address 1 feature allows multi-sending of up to 10 total addresses. 6. Complete the message as necessary. The V 1.2 PIX Msg The Basics of Sending a Message 1. Press Left Soft Key New Msg 2. Enter the cellular phone number or e-mail address of the recipient.
  • Page 48 FLIX and press Left Soft Key to select the My FLIX . Select the My FLIX and press 6. Use to highlight the Subject and enter the subject. 7. Press [SEND]. A confirmation message is displayed. [SEND] [My FLIX]. The V...

  • Page 49: Inbox

    4. Complete and then send or save the message. 1.4 Email Msg 1. Open the folder and press Left Soft Key 2. Enter the cellular phone number or e-mail address of the recipient. The V ● Email address for an e-mail message. 3. Press 2.
  • Page 50 1. For text messages, press Left Soft Key for Message, select Inbox and press 2. Select a message and press 3. Once you see the icon on the screen, press the have the message read out loud. key to The V...

  • Page 51: Sent

    Stores the callback number, e-mail address, and numbers from the address included in the sent message into your Contacts. Message Info Checks the sent message information. The V Message Icon Reference Sent PIX/FLIX/TXT Messages Message delivered Sent Failed PIX/FLIX/TXT Messages Incomplete delivery/Pending Priority 4.

  • Page 52: Voicemail

    Instant Message at any time. 1. Press [MENU], ● GET MOBILE IM 9. Chat* (* Shown only on the inner LCD Screen.) Allows you to chat with Internet Messenger users. 1. Press [MENU], ● Launch Browser. The V...

  • Page 53: Contacts

    5. My Contact Info S S h h o o r r t t C C u u t t Pressing Right Soft Key a hot key to Contacts List. The V 1. New Contact Allows you to add a new number. NOTE Using this sub-menu, the number is saved as a new Contact.

  • Page 54: Groups

    Allows you to view all of your personal contact information including name, phone numbers, email address, and notes. 1. Press [MENU], 2. Use to highlight the information you want to enter, then press [EDIT]. 3. Enter your information as necessary, then press The V...

  • Page 55: Recent Calls

    Access and Options 1. Press [MENU] . 2. Press [RECENT CALLS] . 3. Select a sub-menu. The V 1. Missed 2. Received 3. Dialed 4. All 5. View Timer 1. Missed Allows you to view the list of missed calls; up to 30 entries.

  • Page 56: Received

    Save / Erase / Erase All / View Timer ● Press Left Soft Key [Message] to select: TXT Msg / PIX Msg / FLIX Msg NOTE To view a quick list of all your recent calls, press from standby mode. The V...

  • Page 57: View Timer

    2 times [SETTINGS & TOOLS]. 3. Select a sub-menu. 1. My Account* 2. Tools 3. Sounds* 4. Display* 5. System* The V 6. Call Settings* 7. Clock Format* 8. PC Connection* 9. Bluetooth * Shown only on the inner LCD Screen.

  • Page 58: Voice Command

    If you do not get consistently good results with the commands, perform this brief, one-time session. 1. Press 2. Select Voice Command / Answer / Digit Dial then press [MENU], 2 times, [MENU], 2 times, [MENU], 2 times, The V...

  • Page 59: Best Match

    1. Press [MENU], 2 times, 2. Use to highlight the scheduled day. The V Moves cursor to the left. Moves cursor to the right. Moves to the previous week. Moves to the next week. 3. Press Left Soft Key 4.

  • Page 60: Alarm Clock

    Navigation Key. 3. Press Left Soft Key [Set] to select the shortcut . 4. Press then the menu is stored as shortcut. [Set]. Play (* Shown only on the inner LCD Screen.) [MENU]. 2 times, or press The V...

  • Page 61: World Clock

    [Add] to write a new note. 3. Enter the text, then press [SAVE]. The V Text to speech mode reads the text out loud. 1. After writing the new note press 2. Press the Space key to hear the message.

  • Page 62: The Inner Lcd Screen.)

    Close-up shot and set the camera focus/angle as indicated in the illustrations to the left. (* Shown only on the inner LCD Screen.) [MENU]. 2 times [SETTINGS & TOOLS]. Sounds. The V...

  • Page 63: Master Volume

    Allows you to set the phone to vibrate for incoming calls. 1. Press [MENU], 2 times, 2. Use to select On / Off then press The V 3.3 Alert Sounds Allows you to select the alert type for a new message. 1. Press [MENU], to save 2.

  • Page 64: Service Alerts

    4. Select a sub-menu. Banner / Backlight / Wallpaper / Display Themes / Fonts / Power On/Off Anim. [MENU], 2 times, then press (* Shown only on the inner LCD Screen.) [MENU]. 2 times [SETTINGS & TOOLS]. Display. The V...

  • Page 65: Personal Banner

    2. Select On / Off with then press If you use ERI service, ERI text is Shown on the sub banner. The V 4.2 Backlight Allows you to set the duration for illuminating the backlight. Main Screen, Front Screen, and Keypad are set separately.

  • Page 66: Wallpaper

    Memory / Location / Security / Language 5.1 Standalone Mode 1. Press 2. Set On / Off with [MENU], 2 times, (* Shown only on the inner LCD Screen.) [MENU]. 2 times [SETTINGS & TOOLS]. System. [MENU], 2 times, then press The V...

  • Page 67: Network

    1. Press [MENU], 2 times, 2. Select On / Off then press The V 5.2.4 Serving System Identifies the channel number of a system that is served and a SID Number. This information is only for technical support. 1. Press 5.3 Device Info...

  • Page 68: Manage Memory

    2. Select Memory Usage / My PIX / My FLIX / My Sounds then press Using the miniSD Card The V can access the following file types stored on the removable miniSD card: My PIX: gif, png, jpg, bmp My Sounds: qcp, mid...
  • Page 69 Stored to phone. Protected content Pictures received cannot be moved to from PIX Place. miniSD Card or Desktop. The V FLIX Memory Usage Video Clips received from other users. Video Clips downloaded via GET IT NOW. Video Clips downloaded via VCAST application.

  • Page 70: Location

    NOTE Prior to downloading files from your PC to the miniSD card you must power the phone on, insert the miniSD card into The V's miniSD memory card slot & press the play/stop button. 5.5 Location* (* Shown only on the inner LCD Screen.) Menu for GPS (Global Positioning System: Satellite assisted location information system) mode.

  • Page 71: Emergency #S

    4. For confirmation, it will ask you to enter the new lock code again. 5.6.4 Erase Contacts* (* Shown only on the inner LCD Screen.) Allows you to erase all of your Contacts at once. The V 1. Press 2. Enter the four-digit lock code. 3. Press 4.

  • Page 72: Call Settings

    TTY. 1. Press [MENU], An explanation message is displayed. 2. Press to continue. 3. Select TTY Full / TTY + TALK / TTY + HEAR / TTY Off then press 2 times, 2 times, The V...
  • Page 73 TTY Full /verbally- impaired For hearing- TTY+TALK impaired For verbally- TTY+HEAR impaired TTY Off For normal users The V Feature Transmission/Receiving Mode text message transmission, text message receiving voice transmission, text talkable message receiving text message transmission, audible voice receiving...

  • Page 74: One-Touch Dial

    Allows you to set the voice privacy feature for CDMA calls as Enhanced or Standard. CDMA offers inherent voice privacy. Check with your service provider for availability. 1. Press [MENU], 2 times, 2. Select Enhanced / Standard then press The V...

  • Page 75: Auto Volume

    2. Select USB / RS-232C(COM Port) / Bluetooth / Closed then press 9. Bluetooth The V features built-in Bluetooth technology, allowing you to share information easier 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, and Bluetooth enabled handhelds and PCs.

  • Page 76: Paired Devices

    Pairing is the registration process that permits the handset to locate and establish a 1-to-1 connection with the target device. Devices that are not paired cannot be connected. To “Pair” the V, enable the pairing mode of the target device (consult the user guide of the target device for directions). Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled in the handset and begin “Searching”...

  • Page 77: Power

    NOTE Some Bluetooth hands-free car kits have a different device class. To connect (or disconnect) these devices, press Right Soft Key [Options], then select Connect As Handsfree. The V 9.2 Power Allows you to turn Bluetooth on. 1. Press [MENU], 2 times, 2.
  • Page 78 Bluetooth / Use Phone is displayed in call state in options menu. ● Use Bluetooth Sound comes from phone now. When selecting this menu, sound comes from bluetooth headset. ● Use Phone Sound comes from Bluetooth device now. When selecting this menu, sound comes from phone. The V...

  • Page 79: Tia Safety Information

    ANSI Standard (C95.1). The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards). The V Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.

  • Page 80: Electronic Devices

    Posted Facilities Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require. Aircraft FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft. The V The V...

  • Page 81: Blasting Areas

    The battery does not need to be fully discharged before ● recharging. Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your phone ● model since they are designed to maximize battery life. Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
  • Page 82 Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna. Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, turn it ● off immediately and remove the battery. If the phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized Service Center. The V...

  • Page 83: Fda Consumer Update

    Wireless phones emit low levels of Radio Frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very The V low levels of RF when in the Main Menu Screen. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects.
  • Page 84 RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. The V...
  • Page 85 RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. The V Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.
  • Page 86 Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those described above The V...
  • Page 87 Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard The V will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI.

  • Page 88: Driver Safety Tips

    Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and if necessary, suspend conversations which have the potential to divert your attention from the road. The V...

  • Page 89: Consumer Information On Sar

    For more information, please call to 888-901-SAFE, or visit our website www.wow-com.com The V Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) This Model Phone Meets the Government’s Requirements for Exposure to Radio Waves.
  • Page 90 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. The V...

  • Page 91: Fcc Hearing-Aid Compatibility (Hac)

    Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box. The V The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user's hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully.
  • Page 92 Section 20.19 of the FCC Rules. The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard. When you're talking over the cell phone, it's recommended you'd turn the BT mode off for HAC. For information about hearing aids and...

  • Page 93: Accessories

    Mode/Silence All Mode even when connected to a headset. USB Cable Connects your phone to your PC. Mobile Charger This stylish, compact Mobile Charger allows you to have anytime, anywhere communication. 1700 mAh Li-lon Rechargeable Built-in Battery LED Indicator. Use with LG Mobile Charger or VPC.

  • Page 94: Limited Warranty Statement

    LG, including damage caused by shipping, blown fuses, spills of food or liquid. (3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship.
  • Page 95 LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.
  • Page 96 Menu Access 32 Menus Overview 12 MESSAGING 43 Important Safety Missed 54 Precautions 1 Mobile IM* 51 Inbox 48 Mobile Web Email* 51 Index 95 Mute Function 18 My Account* 56 My Bluetooth Info 77 My Bluetooth Name 76 Index The V...
  • Page 97 SETTINGS & TOOLS 56 Phone Overview 10 Shortcut Key* 59 Picture ID 74 Sounds* 61 PIX Msg 46 Speed Dialing 19 The V Speed Dials 53 Standalone Mode 65 Wallpaper 65 System* 65 Welcome 7 Wireless Sync Email* 51 World Clock* 60...

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