LG VX8100 User Manual
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Caution
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this
user guide.
Warning
Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death.
Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause
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the battery to explode.
Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode.
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Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.
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Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal's teeth, nails, come into contact with the
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battery. There is a risk of this causing a fire.
Store the battery out of reach of children.
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Be careful that children do not swallow any parts such as rubber plugs (earphone, connection parts of
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the phone, etc.). This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation.
Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire.
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  • Page 1: 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. VX8100...
  • Page 2 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 electric shock or fire. VX8100...
  • Page 3 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 4: Table Of Contents

    2. Contact List ....31 1.8.5 Best Match ... . .39 VX8100...
  • Page 5 MSG Settings ....64 6. Clock Format ....53 4.2.3 Auto NAM ....45 VX8100...
  • Page 6 2.5 PIX Place ....73 Bag ......80 VX8100...
  • Page 7: Welcome

    Large, easy-to-read, 8-line backlight LCD with status icons. Technical Details Paging, messaging, Voicemail, and caller ID. The VX8100 is an all digital phone that operates on both 27-key keypad. Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) frequencies: Long battery standby and talk time.
  • Page 8 CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Air Interface TIA/EIA/IS-856 1xEV-DO Inter-Operability Specification for CDMA2000 Access Network TIA/EIA/IS-878 1x EV-DO Interfaces TIA/EIA/IS-866 Related interface Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Access Terminal TIA/EIA/IS-890 Test Application Specification(TAS) for High Rate Packet Data Air Interface VX8100...
  • Page 9 Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components should not be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain VX8100...
  • Page 10: Phone Overview

    17. miniSD Memory Card Slot Accommodates optional miniSD memory cards. 18. Lock Mode Key Use to set the lock function (from standby mode press and hold for about 3 seconds). 19. Microphone 20. Camera Lens 21. Flash 22. Outside Display 23. Multifunctional keys VX8100...
  • Page 11: Menus Overview

    4. Get News & Info 2.3. Alarm 3 2. Contact List 5. Get Going 3. Shortcut Key 3. Groups 6. Get Extras 4. World Clock 4. Speed Dials 5. Notepad 6. Calculator 7. Ez Tip Calc 8. Voice Command VX8100...
  • Page 12 4. My Bluetooth Name 4.3. Card Memory 1.1. Personal Banner 5. My Bluetooth Info 5. Location 1.2. ERI Banner 6. Security 2. Backlight 6.1. Lock Phone 2.1. Main Screen 6.2. Emergency #s 2.2. Front Screen 6.3. Change Code 2.3. Keypad VX8100...
  • Page 13: Getting Started With Your Phone

    Using any charger other than the one included with the The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep the VX8100 may damage your phone or battery. battery charged while not in use in order to maximize talk 1. Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone’s and standby time.
  • Page 14: Turning The Phone On And Off

    The last 90 numbers are stored in the call history list and poor, move to an open area. If you are in a building, the you can also select one of these to redial. reception may be better near a window. VX8100...
  • Page 15: Receiving Calls

    LCD screen displays icons indicating SSL.. EVDO. the status of the phone. Announce Alert. Data Session. Bluetooth Bluetooth Audio Bluetooth On. Shown To All. Device Connected. Vibrate Mode. Alarm Only. Sounds Off. Missed Calls. Schedule. Alarm On. VX8100...
  • Page 16: Features

    Your cellular service may offer Call Waiting. While a call is in Lock Mode Quick Cancellation progress, two beeps indicate another incoming call. When 1. Press Right Soft Key [Unlock] then enter your 4- Call Waiting is enabled, you may put the active call on hold digit password. VX8100...
  • Page 17: Caller Id

    Press the first digit and then press and hold the key of connected, Voice Command options are also available on the last digit. the outside display. OR Enter the first and second digits and press 1. Press the Voice Command Key ( ). VX8100...
  • Page 18: Entering And Editing Information

    “LF” which forces the text to the next line. Clear: Press to delete a single space or character. Hold to delete words. Punctuation: In T9 mode, press to insert punctuation in a word and complete a sentence. VX8100...
  • Page 19: Text Input Examples

    2. Press to highlight the text input mode you want 4. Press Left Soft Key to change to another text to use. mode. 3. Press to select the highlighted text input mode. VX8100...
  • Page 20 6. Press 1. Press is displayed. Good is displayed. 2. Press The display gives you additional choices such as: Home, Gone, Hood, etc. VX8100...
  • Page 21: Contacts In Your Phone's Memory

    Mobile1 / Home / Work / Mobile2 / Fax N N O O T T E E Use Update Existing Contact to add another phone number to a contact already stored in memory. VX8100...
  • Page 22: Options To Customize Your

    Press Left Soft Key [Play] to listen to a highlighted [Set]. ringtone before you press 4. Use to select the Group and press No Group / Family / Friends / Colleagues / Business / 6. Press to save. School VX8100...
  • Page 23 5. Press to save. 1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts] then use highlight an entry. 2. Press Left Soft Key [Edit]. 3. Use to highlight Email 1 or Email 2. 4. Enter an Email address and press to save. VX8100...
  • Page 24: Editing Contacts Entries

    1. From standby mode, enter the phone number you want 3. Use to highlight the phone number field you want to save (up to 48 digits). to add, then enter the number and press to save. A confirmation message is displayed. VX8100...
  • Page 25 Default Number and press Right Soft Key [Options]. 4. Use to highlight Set As Default and press 5. Press to set the new number as the default. A confirmation message is displayed. 6. Press again to save. VX8100...
  • Page 26: Deleting

    A confirmation message is displayed. Deleting a Contact Entry 1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts]. 2. Use to highlight the Contact entry to be deleted. 3. Press Right Soft Key [Options]. 4. Press Erase. 5. Press Yes. VX8100...
  • Page 27: Phone Numbers With Pauses

    [Options]. 5. Press Wait or Pause. 3. Use to select pause type and press 6. Enter additional number(s) and press Wait / Pause A confirmation message is displayed. 4. Enter additional number(s) (e.g., pin number or credit card number). VX8100...
  • Page 28: Searching Your Phone's Memory

    Searching Your Phone’s Memory Making a Call From Your Phone’s Memory The VX8100 phone is able to perform a dynamic search of Once you have stored phone numbers into your Contacts, the contents in your phone’s memory. A dynamic search you can place calls to those numbers quickly and easily.
  • Page 29 For Speed Dials From 2 to 9 1. Press and hold the Speed Dial digit. Press the Speed Dial digit, and then press 2. Your phone recalls the phone number from your Contacts, displays it briefly, and then dials it. VX8100...
  • Page 30: Using Phone Menus

    Contact List. to select it. N N O O T T E E Press to go back one step while accessing the menu or selecting a setting. N N O O T T E E Press to cancel without saving. VX8100...
  • Page 31: New Contact

    Press Left Soft Key [Edit] to edit. 4. Enter the number and press N N O O T T E E Press [VIEW] to view the contact information. For more detailed information, see page 21. VX8100...
  • Page 32: Groups

    Soft Key [Options] to change the name of the A confirmation message is displayed. group or delete the group. Send TXT MSG / Send PIX MSG / Rename / Erase / Add Press [VIEW] to view the contact information. VX8100...
  • Page 33: Recent Calls

    3. Dialed 1. Press the Center Key ( ) to view the list of missed 4. All calls on the outside display. 5. View Timer 2. Press the Left Key ( ) to view later. VX8100...
  • Page 34: Received

    S S h h o o r r t t C C u u t t To view a quick list of all your recent calls, Press to view the entry. press from standby mode. VX8100...
  • Page 35: View Timer

    KB / Last Reset / Lifetime Calls / Lifetime KB 2. Press 2 times to select [Settings & Tools]. 3. Select a submenu. 1. Tools 2. Sounds 3. Display 4. System 5. Call Settings 6. Clock Format 7. Ringer ID 8. Picture ID 9. PC Connection 0. Bluetooth VX8100...
  • Page 36: Tools

    Allows you to keep your agenda convenient and easy to 7. Press [SAVE] after setting all of the Calendar fields access. Simply store your appointments and your phone as necessary. will alert you with a reminder of your appointments. VX8100...
  • Page 37: Alarm Clock

    When an alarm goes off, pressing does not work. Allows you to read, add, edit, and erase notes to yourself. Can only press 1. Press [Menu], 2 times, 2. Press Left Soft Key [Add] to write a new note. VX8100...
  • Page 38: Calculator

    2 times, 1. Press [Menu], 2 times, 2. Select Voice Command / Answer / Digit Dial then 2. When prompted, say “Please say a command”. press 3. When prompted, say the name of the Contact you 3. Follow the prompts. VX8100...
  • Page 39: Best Match

    On/Off Sound. one in the list, and so on, up to the fourth result. 2.1 Master Volume Allows you to set volume settings. 1. Press [Menu], 2 times, 2. Adjust the volume with then press to save the setting. VX8100...
  • Page 40: Call Sounds

    2.5 Earpiece Volume 1. Press [Menu], 2 times, Allows you to set the earpiece volume. 1. Press [Menu], 2 times, to select a setting, then press On / Off 2. Adjust the volume with then press to save the setting. VX8100...
  • Page 41: Service Alerts

    Alerts you when the call is connected. Back To Top Alerts you when you scroll through the end of a menu list. 3. Select an option and press 4. Use to select a setting, then press On / Off VX8100...
  • Page 42: Display

    Display Themes, Fonts and 3.1.2 ERI Banner Power On/Off Anim. 1. Press [Menu], 2 times, 2. Use to select a setting, then press On / Off If you use ERI Service, ERI Text is Shown on the sub banner. VX8100...
  • Page 43: Backlight

    2. Use to select a setting, then press 7 Seconds Default / Business / Tropical / Blue 15 Seconds 30 Seconds Always On means that the backlight is always on. Always Off means that the backlight is never on. VX8100...
  • Page 44: Fonts

    Allows you to choose the animation. 3. Press System. 1. Press [Menu], 2 times, 4. Select a submenu. 2. Use to select a setting, then press Animation 1 / Animation 2 Standalone Mode, Network, Device Info, Manage Memory, Location, Security and Language. VX8100...
  • Page 45: Standalone Mode

    2 times, Identifies the channel number of a system that is served 2. Use to select a setting, then press and a SID Number. This information is only for technical Home Only / Automatic support. 1. Press [Menu], 2 times, VX8100...
  • Page 46: Device Info

    • • Up to 1500 per My PIX/My FLIX/My Sounds 3. If you select one of My PIX/My FLIX/My Sounds, you folder. When the maximum of 1500 files is can erase or move the file. Press Right soft Key VX8100...
  • Page 47: Card Memory

    SETTINGS & TOOLS [Options] . Using the miniSD Card The VX8100 can access the following file types stored on 4. Select Erase/Move, then press the removable miniSD card: 5. Select the file using , or press Right Soft Key My PIX: gif, png, jpg, bmp Mark All, then press Left Soft Key Done.
  • Page 48 Protected content can be copied to the Pictures received cannot be moved to Desktop. from PIX Place. miniSD Card Stored to phone. Desktop. Protected content Video Clips received from cannot be moved to PIX Place. miniSD Card or Desktop. VX8100...
  • Page 49: Location

    You can receive phone calls and still 1. Press [Menu], 2 times, make emergency calls. You can modify the lock code 2. Enter the four-digit lock code. using the New Lock code within the Security menu. 3. Press Emergency #s. 1. Press [Menu], 2 times, VX8100...
  • Page 50: Change Code

    English / Spanish 3. Press Erase Contacts. 4. Press Yes. N N o o t t e e There is no confirmation message before all of your Contacts are erased? As soon as Yes is selected, they are gone! VX8100...
  • Page 51: Call Settings

    Voice Privacy, Auto Volume. When Silence All / All Sounds Off / Alarm Only is set or individual contact Ringer ID is set to No Ring / Silence. When Ringer is set to mute with side key or "Quiet". VX8100...
  • Page 52: Auto Retry

    3. Use to select a setting, then press of the sending and receiving voice across different levels TTY Full / TTY + TALK / TTY + HEAR / TTY Off of speaker and environments. 1. Press [Menu], 2 times, VX8100...
  • Page 53: Clock Format

    PC, the PC or PDA should be paired with the phone. rings. If it's not, you can not use bluetooth PC connection, 1. Press [Menu], 2 times, even if Bluetooth port is selected. 2. Use to select a setting, then press On / Off VX8100...
  • Page 54: Paired Devices

    Using Phone Menus 0. Bluetooth 0.1 Paired Devices The VX8100 is compatible with devices that support the Pairing is the process that allows the handset to locate, Bluetooth headset and hands-free profile(s) * . You may establish and register 1-to-1 connection with the target create and store 20 pairings within the VX8100 and device.
  • Page 55: Power

    N N O O T T E E By default, your device’s Bluetooth functionality is 2. Press to clear the existing name. turned off. 3. Use the numeric keypad to enter a new custom name. 4. Press to save and exit. VX8100...
  • Page 56: My Bluetooth Info

    Use Phone When this option is selected from the menu, sound comes from the handset. N N O O T T E E Phone does not support Bluetooth OBEX Profiles. * For vehicle/accessory compatibility go to www.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchart VX8100...
  • Page 57: Messaging

    The message and the Yahoo ® Messenger. options from the menu are shown on the outside display. 9. Chat: Chat with Internet Messenger 1. Press the "Center Key( )" to view new received users. message on the outside display. VX8100...
  • Page 58: New Txt Msg

    New TXT MSG. Save As Draft Saves the message into the Draft folder. 2. Enter the phone number of the recipient or the email Priority Level Gives priority to the message. address for an email message. Normal / High 3. Press VX8100...
  • Page 59: New Pix Msg

    N N O O T T E E Select My PIX or My FLIX and press The Address feature allows multi-sending of up to 10 total addresses. 6. Use to highlight Sounds and Left Soft Key 6. Complete the message as necessary. [Sounds]. VX8100...
  • Page 60: Inbox

    If the memory is full, no more messages can be received Remove Picture Removes a PIX or FLIX from your until enough memory space becomes available. The message. message TEXT MSG 100% FULL is displayed and new Remove Sound Removes a Sound from your messages are not accepted. message. VX8100...
  • Page 61: Message Icon Reference

    Erase Inbox and Erase All functions. 2. Options from here: Message Info Allows you to check the received message Press Left Soft Key [Erase]. information. Press Right Soft Key [Options]. Forward Forwards a sent message to other destination address(es). VX8100...
  • Page 62: Message Icon Reference

    Lock/Unlock Locks or unlocks the selected Sent PIX/TXTt Messages message. Locked messages cannot be Message delivered deleted by the Erase Drafts and Erase Sent Failed PIX/TXT Messagess All functions. Incomplete delivery/Pending Message Icon Reference Priority Draft Text Draft PIX VX8100...
  • Page 63: Voice Mail

    Press Left Soft Key [Clear] to delete information, Launch Browser. and then press Y Y e e s s . Press to listen to the message(s). 7. Email Allows you to send an email. 1. Press [Menu], Launch Browser. VX8100...
  • Page 64: Msg Settings

    Allows you to automatically send a designated callback TXT-Auto Play On / Off number when you send a message. TXT-Signature None / Custom N N O O T T E E If Entry Mode is set, it is also applied to Notepad, and Calendar Menu. VX8100...
  • Page 65: Edit Voice Mail

    Allows the display to automatically scroll down while in the Inbox, Sent, and Drafts folder. viewing messages. 2. Select Yes to erase the messages selected. A confirmation message is displayed. 0. TXT-Signature Allows you make/edit a signature to automatically send with your messages. VX8100...
  • Page 66: Get It Now

    Voicemail, downloading will not be interrupted exciting and challenging games by an incoming call, and the caller will receive a busy like Tetris, EverQuest ® and EA signal. SPORTS Tiger Woods PGA TOUR ® Golf. VX8100...
  • Page 67: Get Tunes & Tones

    Ringtone Memory / View Log / 1. Get New Ringtones Help 2. My Ringtones S S h h o o r r t t c c u u t t You can access the GET IT NOW feature 3. My Sounds directly by pressing VX8100...
  • Page 68: Get New Ringtones

    Ringtone / Msg Set As Msg Tones: Press the corresponding number key to set the ringtone for one of the following: PIX / TXT / Voice / Email / Page VX8100...
  • Page 69: Get Pix & Flix

    S S h h o o r r t t C C u u t t Pressing is a hot key to 3. Press to view Video Clip categories including Get PIX & FLIX. News, Entertainment, Sports, and Weather. VX8100...
  • Page 70 6. Select Yes and press to erase Video. Video Clip will initiate download of video. 4. Once video is downloaded a message will appear on your phone, “Download Complete. Play video now?” 5. Select Yes and press to view video. VX8100...
  • Page 71: Get New Pix

    Allows you to connect to Get It Now and download a Erase Yes / No variety of PIX (images). Erase All Yes / No 1. Press [Menu], 2 times, Move 2. Press PIX Info Name / Date / Time / Resolution / File Size / File Format Zoom View VX8100...
  • Page 72: My Flix

    To PIX Place Accesses the Online Album (PIX N N O O T T E E Place) Up to 100 video files can be saved to the phone. Set As Wallpaper Main Wallpaper / Front Wallpaper Rename Rename the selected FLIX VX8100...
  • Page 73: Pix Place

    [Save]. The picture is stored in Dial Key( My PIX. 2. Set the brightness , zoom , flash , and press Right Soft Key [Options] to change other settings. Select the option(s) to customize. Resolution 1280X960 / 640X480 / 320X240 / 176X144 / 160X120 VX8100...
  • Page 74: Take Flix

    Brightness EV -9 to +9 White Balance Auto / Sunny / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent 3. Press to begin recording, and again to stop. 4. Press Left Soft Key [Save]. The recorded video is stored in My FLIX. VX8100...
  • Page 75: Get Fun & Games

    Alerts allow you to have access to the information you page does not fit on the screen. The currently selected want to know. item is indicated by a cursor on the screen. 1. Press [Menu], 2 times, VX8100...
  • Page 76 To navigate to different screens or select special last number, letter, or symbol. Press and hold to clear functions, use the Soft Keys. The function associated with the input field completely. the Soft Keys can change for each page and depends on each highlighted item. VX8100...
  • Page 77: Get Going

    5. Get Going Everything you need to know while you’re on the go. 1. Press [Menu], 2 times, 2. Press [Get New App.]. 6. Get Extras 1. Press [Menu], 2 times, 2. Press [Get New App.]. VX8100...
  • Page 78: Safety

    Contact with the antenna affects call quality and Those standards were based on comprehensive and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For than otherwise needed. example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians VX8100...
  • Page 79: Driving

    These recommendations are consistent with shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be the independent research by and recommendations of able to assist you in obtaining this information. Wireless Technology Research. VX8100...
  • Page 80: Health Care Facilities

    Blasting Areas installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions. VX8100...
  • Page 81: Safety Information

    When using the power plug, ensure that it is firmly Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your phone connected. If it is not, it may cause excessive heat or fire. model since they are designed to maximize battery life.
  • Page 82: General Notice

    If the as a coin, paperclip or pen in your pocket or bag may phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized short-circuit the + and – terminals of the battery (metal Service Center.
  • Page 83: Fda Consumer Update

    In some cases, other researchers Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in the best possible information on possible effects of determining the reasons for inconsistent results. wireless phone use on human health. VX8100...
  • Page 84 RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits. phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than VX8100...
  • Page 85 None of the which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used. VX8100...
  • Page 86 FCC identification number on independent investigators. The initial research will include your phone so you can find your phone’s RF exposure level both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone in the online listing. VX8100...
  • Page 87 (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This those described above to reduce your RF exposure from measurement is used to determine whether a wireless wireless phone use. phone complies with safety guidelines. VX8100...
  • Page 88 “compatible” phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. VX8100...
  • Page 89: Driver Safety Tips

    World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF available today. Whether you choose an installed Project mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker (http://www.who.int/emf) phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if National Radiological Protection Board (UK) available to you. (http://www.nrpb.org.uk/) VX8100...
  • Page 90 Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone! 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip VX8100...
  • Page 91: Consumer Information On Sar

    FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the VX8100...
  • Page 92 The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and VX8100...
  • Page 93: Accessories

    3.5 hours. Hands-Free Car Kit (Portable) The hands-free car kit enables you to Holster attach the phone to the power jack in your car, providing you with hands-free operation. It can charge a completely discharged battery in 5 hours. VX8100...
  • Page 94: Warranty Information

    1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: (6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free completion of service under this limited warranty.
  • Page 95 THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of (7) Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how accessories. long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or (8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts exclusions may not apply to you.
  • Page 96: Index

    Calculator 38 Important Safety Network 45 Calendar 36 Precautions 1 New Contact 31 Earpiece Volume 40 Call Connect 41 Inbox 60 New PIX MSG 59 Editing Contacts Entries 24 Call Ringtone 40 Installing the Battery 13 New TXT MSG 58 VX8100...
  • Page 97 Technical Details 7 Removing the Battery 13 Text Input 18 Reset Default 50 TIA Safety Information 78 Ringer ID 53 Tools 36 Train Words 38 TTY Mode 52 Safety Information 81 Save Options 46 Screen Icons 15 Security 49 VX8100...

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