Page 1 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Important Safety Precautions Read these instructions. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide. WARNING! Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death. 1. Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode.
Page 2: Important Safety Precautions
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Important Safety Precautions 1. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom. 2. Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. This could cause a fire.
Page 3 6. Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire. 7 . Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions Table of Contents Welcome Technical Details FCC RF Exposure Information Bodily Contact During Operation 12 Vehicle-Mounted the External Antenna FCC Notice and Cautions Caution Part 15.21 statement Part 15.19 statement Part 15.105 statement Phone Overview Menus Overview Getting Started with...
Page 5 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Using Phone Menus Contacts 1. New Contact 2. Contact List 3. Speed Dials 4. Groups 5. My Name Card Recent Calls 1. Missed Calls 2. Received Calls 3. Dialed Calls 4. All Calls 5. Call Timer 6. Data 7. Data Counter Messaging 1.
Page 6 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Table of Contents 4. Albums 5. Genres 6. My Playlists 7. Settings 7.1 Repeat 7.2 Shuffle 7.3 Background Music Radio Connect My Stuff TV on Demand Nutsie Voice Command 1. Start Command 1.1 Call <Name> or <Number> 1.2 Voicemail 1.3 Missed Calls 1.4 Messages 1.5 Time &...
Page 7 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 2. Volume 3. Message Alerts 4. Alert Type 5. Service Alerts 6. Power On/Off Tones 7. Slide Tone Display 1. Wallpaper 1.1 Screen 1.2 Shuffle 1.3 Buy Wallpaper 2. Banner 3. Backlight 4. Brightness 5. Menu Style 6. Languages 7.
Page 8 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Table of Contents 4. Memory 5. USB Connection Mode 6. Phone Info 6.1 My Number 6.2 ESN/MEID 6.3 Icon Glossary 6.4 Version 7. Alltel Web Setting 7.1 Message Notification 8. Software Update 9. Reset Settings Call Settings 1. Answer Options 2.
Page 9: Welcome
Note The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Page 9...
Page 10: Technical Details
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Technical Details Important Information This user’s guide provides important information on the use and operation of your phone. Please read all the information carefully prior to using the phone for the best performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone.
Page 11 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd * TSB-74: Protocol between an IS- 95A system and ANSI J-STD- Its battery life is twice as long as IS-95. High-speed data Designator CDMA Standard TIA/EIA-95A TSB-74 Basic Air ANSI J-STD-008 Interface TIA/EIA-IS2000 TIA/EIA/IS-634 TIA/EIA/IS/651 Network TIA/EIA/IS-41-C TIA/EIA/IS-124 TIA/EIA/IS-96-B TIA/EIA/IS-637 TIA/EIA/IS-657 Service...
Page 12: Fcc Rf Exposure Information
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Technical Details FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated...
Page 13: Vehicle-Mounted The External Antenna
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Vehicle-Mounted the External Antenna (Optional, if available.) To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm) between the user / bystander and vehicle-mounted the external antenna. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.
Page 14: Caution
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Welcome Caution Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or result in violation of FCC regulations. Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna.
Page 15 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Page 16: Phone Overview
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Phone Overview 7/29/09 4:10 PM Page 16 Allows the use of a 1.Earphone Jack headset to hear caller's voice. When close (within 2-3 2.Proximity Sensor cm) to this sensor during a call, LCD turns off allowing you to only adjust volume or end the call so that you don't inadvertently activate a feature.
Page 17: Touch Sensitive Soft Keys
™ card up to 2.Side Volume Keys 16GB.) Insert microSD ™ card for external memory. ringer volume in standby mode and Use LG-approved the earpiece volume during a call. microSD ™ card. To access the microSD card slot 3.HOLD Key Use to lock your phone ™...
Page 18 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Phone Overview 5. When the LCD screen is off, touch keys are deactivated. Press the Unlock Key ( ) to turn on the Touch Screen and touch keys. 6. The Screen Lock feature protects against accidental key presses during phone calls with the flip closed.
Page 19 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd The Touch Screen is a great way to interact with the software. Take a little time to become accustomed to using it. If it doesn’t react as you expect, you can adjust the Touch Screen calibration. Keep in mind that the smaller the text appears on the screen, the smaller the area of touch activation.
Page 20 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Phone Overview Set the features and items you want on each home screen and even display different backgrounds for each one. Main 1.Message Displays the Messaging Menu. Displays the Dialing Touchpad. 2.Call 3.Menu Displays the Main Menu. 4.Contacts Displays your Contact List. 7/29/09 4:10 PM Widget...
Page 21: Menus Overview
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Communicate Contacts New Contact Contact List Speed Dials Groups My Name Card Recent Calls Missed Calls Received Calls Dialed Calls All Calls Call Timer Data Data Counter Messaging New Text Message New Picture Message New E-mail 7/29/09 4:10 PM Menus Overview Inbox Outbox...
Page 22 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Menus Overview Radio Connect My Stuff Images My Images Default Videos Audios Documents TV on Demand Nutsie Utilities Voice Command Start Command Command Mode Announce Alert 7/29/09 4:10 PM Train Word Homerun Derby Best Match Need for Speed Monopoly Collapse Alarm Clock PAC-MAN...
Page 23 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Keypad Earpiece Speaker Message Alerts Text Message Picture Message Voicemail All Messages Message Reminder Alert Type Call Alert Message Alert Schedule Alert Alarm Alert Service Alerts Minute Beep Call Connect Low Battery Power On/Off Tones Slide Tone 7/29/09 4:10 PM Display Touchscreen Wallpaper...
Page 24 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Menus Overview Security Lock Phone Restrictions Emergency Numbers Change Lock Code Memory USB Connection Mode Phone Info My Number ESN/MEID Icon Glossary Version Alltel Web Setting Menu Access Touch the MENU To access the MENU, unlock first by pressing down the unlock key on the left side of your phone.
Page 25: Getting Started With Your Phone
1. Connect the cableless wall adapter and USB data cable. When connecting as shown below, the LG logo on the USB cable should face toward you.
Page 26: Battery Charge Level
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Getting Started with Your Phone 2. Gently uncover the accessory charging port, then plug the end of the AC adapter into the phone’s charger port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Notice Please make sure that the 'B' Side faces up before inserting a charger or data cable into the charger port of your phone.
Page 27: Signal Strength
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Signal Strength Call quality depends on the signal strength in your area. The signal strength is indicated on the screen as the number of bars next to the signal strength icon . The more bars, the better the signal strength. If the signal quality is poor, move to an open area.
Page 28: Correcting Dialing Mistakes
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Getting Started with Your Phone Correcting Dialing Mistakes If you make a mistake while dialing a number, press touch once to erase the last digit entered, or hold down or touch and hold for at least 2 seconds to go to standby mode. Redialing Calls 1.
Page 29: Quick Access To Convenient Features
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Quick Access to Convenient Features Lock Mode Sets your phone to require a 4- digit password in order to use the phone. To set lock mode on, touch Menu -> Settings -> Phone Settings -> Security -> Lock Phone -> Touch When Switch On or Immediately .
Page 30: Caller Id
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Quick Access to Convenient Features 1. Press to receive a waiting call. 2. Press again to switch between calls. Caller ID Caller ID displays the phone number or name of the incoming call. If the caller’s identity is stored in Contacts, the name will appear along with the phone number.
Page 31: Text Input
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Entering and Editing Information Text Input Each time you touch a data entry field, the Touch Screen automatically displays Touch Keys allowing you to change the input. For example, in a name field, alphabet Touch Keys appear, but you can touch to select and enter numbers instead.
Page 32: Contacts In Your Phone's Memory
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory The Basics of Storing Contacts Entries 1. Open the slide to reveal the keypad and enter the phone number you want to save (up to 48 digits). 2. Touch 3. Touch Save and select either Add New Contact or Update Existing on the pop-up screen.
Page 33 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 2-Sec Pause (P) The phone waits 2 seconds before sending the next string of digits. Storing a Number with Pauses 1. Touch 2. Touch Contacts . 3. Touch New Contact . 4. Enter a name (up to 32 characters) and touch the number field to enter a number.
Page 34: Searching Your Phone's Memory
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory Searching Your Phone’s Memory phone is able to perform a dynamic search of the Contacts in your phone’s memory. A dynamic search compares entered letters or numbers against the entry names in your Contacts. A matching list is displayed in descending order.
Page 35 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Delete All Delete all Contacts in the list. Making a Call From Your Phone’s Memory Once you have stored phone numbers in your Contacts, you can place calls to those numbers quickly and easily. By highlighting a phone number in Contacts or Recent Calls, and pressing touching By using Speed Dialing.
Page 36: Using Phone Menus
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Using Phone Menus Contacts The Contacts Menu allows you to store names, phone numbers and other information in your phone’s memory. 1. New Contact Allows you to add a new contact to your Contact List. Note Using this submenu, the number is saved as a new Contact.
Page 37: Speed Dials
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Touch to select one of the following: Send Message/ Delete/ Sort By/ Send via Bluetooth/ Delete All Touch New Contact to store new contact information. Alltel Services Alltel Customer Service: Dial *61 1 or touch Alltel Payment: Dial #729 or touch Alltel Minutes of Use: Dial #668 or touch Alltel Road Side Help:...
Page 38: Groups
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Communicate 4. Groups Allows you to view your grouped Contacts, add a new group, change the name of a group, or delete a whole group. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Groups . 4. Choose from the following options: Touch a group to view.
Page 39: Recent Calls
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Recent Calls The Recent Calls Menu is a list of phone numbers or Contact entries for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. 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 40: Received Calls
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Communicate 2. Received Calls Allows you to view the list of incoming calls; up to 50 entries. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Received Calls . 4. Touch the entry. 3. Dialed Calls Allows you to view the list of outgoing calls;...
Page 41: Data
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 6. Data Allows you to view the list of data calls; up to 50 entries. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Data . 4. Touch the entry. 7. Data Counter Allows you to view the list of received and transmitted data calls.
Page 42 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Communicate The Basics of Sending a Text Message 1. Touch Messaging New Text Message . 2. Touch Enter Number enter the recipient's address Contacts 3. Touch the Text field to access the message screen. 4. Type your message (text or e-mail).
Page 43 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 3. Touch 4. Touch the option(s) to customize. Insert Graphic/ Animation/ Sound/ Templates/ Signature/ Name & Number Text Format Alignment/ Font Size/ Font Style/ Text Color/ Background Message Icon Reference Text Message Single Address Description Normal Sent Fail Pending Unread Delivery Acknowledgement Read...
Page 44: New Picture Message
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Communicate 2. New Picture Message Allows you to send messages with Text, Image/ Video, and Audio. 1. Touch Messaging New Picture Message . 2. Touch Enter Number enter the recipient's address Contacts 3. Touch the corresponding field to add Text, Image/ Video, and Audio to your message.
Page 45: New E-Mail
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 3. New E-mail Allows you to send new text message. 1. Touch Messaging New E-Mail . 2. Touch Enter Number enter the recipient's address to add contact. Contacts 3. Touch the text field to enter text. 4. After entering text, touch Done Send send message.
Page 46: Outbox
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Communicate Touch Chat conversation in Chat view mode. Touch to choose from the following options: Forward Forwards a received message to other destination address(es). Save Contact Stores the callback number, e-mail address, and numbers in the received message into your Contacts. Accesses the Go to website website by starting Browser.
Page 47 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 1. Touch Messaging Outbox . 2. Touch an Outbox message. While viewing the selected Outbox message, touch Resend Edit , or view the following options: Play Again Allows you to play the sound or the picture. Delete Deletes the selected message.
Page 48: Drafts
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Communicate 6. Drafts Displays saved messages and draft messages. 1. Touch Messaging Drafts . 2. Touch to choose from the following options: Delete Deletes the selected message from the Drafts. Lock/Unlock Locks a message so that it is not erased if the Erase Saved or Erase All feature is used.
Page 49: Templates
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 8. Templates Allows you to display, edit, and add text phrases. These text strings allow you to reduce manual text input into messages. 1. Touch Messaging Templates . 2. Touch New to add new template. 3. After adding new template, touch Save to save it.
Page 50: Alltel Web
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Communicate Alltel Web The Alltel Web feature allows you to view Internet content. Accessibility and selections within this feature are dependent upon your service provider. For specific information on Alltel Web contact your service provider. Start Browser Starting an Alltel Web session. 1.
Page 51 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Command Bar icons: The Command Bar provides the following toolbar buttons. Back to go back to the previous page. Forward (if available) takes you back to the next page. Refresh Allows you to reload the current Web page. Home Returns to Home Page.
Page 52 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Communicate Standard Displays a standard Browser screen with vertical and horizontal page navigation. Screen Optimized vertically aligned contents of the Web page which fit the size of the screen. Allows vertical navigation only. Text Only Displays only text and excludes images used in the Web page.
Page 53 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Information Show URL Redisplays current Web page. About Displays the current browser information. Thumbnail Option in Browser Menu This option displays the entire outline of the Web page in the screen corner, which is helpful to find out where you are on the page and move to where you want to go on the Web page.
Page 54 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Communicate Entering/Deleting Text, Numbers or Symbols When text, numbers or symbols need to be entered on the screen, a Touch Keypad will pop up when you touch the text field, on the screen. Simply touch the characters you want and touch to delete.
Page 55 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Using Tabbed Browsing Pages management / Count icon [Pages management Screen] Using RSS reader RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries, news headlines or podcasts. An RSS document, which is called a feed, web feed, or channel, contains either a 7/29/09...
Page 56 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Communicate To add an RSS feed You must first be on a website that supports RSS. The RSS registration indicator will show the RSS icon if the site has RSS. Opening a saved RSS Feed [Step 1: Touch Bookmarks] RSS registration indicator NOTE This example uses a demo web site.
Page 57 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Fit To Width A browser function that resizes the current webpage to fit better with the width of the screen. [Before Fit To Width] Fit To Width icon: Allows you to adjust zoom level of Browser screen. To configure the Fit To Width settings, follow the steps below: Browser Menu >...
Page 58: Email
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Communicate Email Allows you to mobile email. Select an email service. Mobile Email is an application downloadable from the Messaging Menu. Don't miss an important email. Thanks to Mobile Email, you can get your emails on your phone, while you're on the go.
Page 59: Alltel Shop
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Downloading Applications You can download applications and use Alltel Shop anywhere on the network, as long as your handset has a digital signal available. Most applications do not use a network connection while in use. Incoming Calls While downloading an application, incoming calls will automatically be sent to your voice mail, if available.
Page 60: Settings
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Communicate 2. Settings Allows you to Manage, Move and Remove the Alltel Apps in your phone. 1. Touch 2. Touch Alltel Shop 3. Touch Settings for the following options: Move Apps/ Manage Apps/ View Log Removing Applications Only removing an application deletes it completely from the memory of the phone.
Page 61: Help
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 3. Help Gives information about several applications. 1. Touch 2. Touch Alltel Shop 3. Touch Help . 7/29/09 4:10 PM Page 61 Alltel Navigation Alltel Navigation is an application downloadable from the Alltel Navigation menu. Now you can find the address of a great restaurant or the nearest ATM.
Page 62: Take Photo
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Entertainment Take Photo 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Take Photo the one of the following options to customize your settings: Back Record Video Camera mode to Video mode. Zoom (not available at highest resolution). Brightness Shot Mode Templates Back Record Video Zoom...
Page 63: Record Video
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Others Tab Settings Memory Storage External Auto Focus On/ Off View Option Actual View/ Full Screen Shutter Sound Shutter/ No Sound/ Say “Cheese”/ Ready! 1 2 3 Auto Save On/ Off AlltelMyPics Reminder On/ Off Reset On/ Off 4. Take a picture by pressing the Camera button Photo .
Page 64 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Entertainment White Balance Sunny/ Cloudy/ Fluorescent/ Glow Quality Fine/ Normal/ Super Fine Record Time Save Others Tab Settings Memory Storage External Mute On/ Off Auto Save On/ Off AlltelMyPics Reminder On/ Off Reset On/ Off Back Take Photo Zoom 7/29/09 4:10 PM Auto/...
Page 65: Record Voice
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Record Voice Allows you to record short verbal reminders. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Record Voice 4. Start recording by pressing Touch to stop. Touch to pause. 5. After recording, voice memo is automatically saved in your phone. Music Allows you to listen to songs stored in your memory card.
Page 66: All Songs
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Entertainment 3. Touch Music 4. Touch Now Playing or Recently Played . 5. Select the music file and touch to play. 2. All Songs Allows you to play All Songs. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Music 4. Touch All Songs . 5.
Page 67: Albums
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 4. Albums Allows you to view and listen to your music by Album. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Music 4. Touch Albums and touch the Album you want to listen to. 5. Genres Allows you to view and listen to your music by Genre.
Page 68: Shuffle
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Entertainment 3. Touch Music 4. Touch Settings . 5. Touch Repeat . Repeat One/ Repeat All/ Off 7 .2 Shuffle Allows you to set shuffle settings. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Music 4. Touch Settings . 5. Touch Shuffle . ON/ OFF 7/29/09 4:10 PM...
Page 69: My Stuff
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd My Stuff Allows you to view images, videos, audios and documents saved in phone. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch My Stuff 4. Touch Images/ Videos/ Audios/ Documents. TV on Demand This menu allows you to watch different TV channels. You can access news, entertainment, sports, and much more.
Page 70: Voice Command
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Utilities Voice Command Allows you to make phone calls quickly and easily by voice. Your phone recalls the number from your Contacts, displays it briefly, and then dials it. This menu also includes a feature for those who are driving or blind. It delivers time and date information by voice and allows you to check missed calls, messages and...
Page 71: Messages
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Voice Command 4. Touch Start Command . 5. Say Missed Calls . 1.4 Messages This voice command feature will read out information from messages received. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Voice Command 4.
Page 72: Command Mode
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Utilities 2. Command Mode Allows you to choose between Normal or Speed settings. The Speed setting allows you to access the Voice Command functions more quickly with a non-verbal prompt. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Voice Command 4. Touch Command Mode . 5.
Page 73: Best Match
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 5. Best Match Allows you to customize Best Match settings. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Voice Command 4. Touch Best match . 5. Select options. 1 Match/ 4 Matches Alarm Clock Allows you to set up to Five alarms.
Page 74: Organizer
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Utilities Organizer 1. Calendar Allows you to store and access your agenda(s). Simply store your appointments in your Calendar and your phone will alert you with a reminder. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Organizer Calendar. 4. Touch the calendar day (twice).
Page 75: Tools
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 5. Type the note, then touch Save A confirmation message displays briefly, then displays your list of notes. Viewing a Notepad Entry 1. Access Notepad and select the entry. 2. To erase, touch select list then, touch Erase To edit, touch Edit touch Erase...
Page 76: Ez Tip Calculator
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Utilities Touch the corresponding Touch Keys to enter functions ( +, -, x, / ). Touch to complete equation. 2. Ez Tip Calculator Allows you to quickly and easily estimate the tip and total amount of a bill by inputting the bill amount before tip, the tip percentage, and divide it by the number of people paying.
Page 77: Unit Converter
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 3. Unit Converter Allows you to convert units of measurement. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch 4. Touch Unit Converter . 5. Touch the unit of measurement you want to convert: Currency/ Area/ Length/ Mass/ Temperature/ Volume/ Velocity 7/29/09 4:10 PM Page 77 4.
Page 78: World Clock
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Utilities Options for a Drawing Pad Entry 1. Access Drawing Pad and select the entry. 2. To erase, touch To edit, touch To send as a Picture Message, touch Send 5. World Clock Allows you to determine the current time in another time zone or country.
Page 79: Stopwatch
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Stopwatch Allows you to use your phone as a Stopwatch. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Stopwatch 4. Touch Start to start, and touch to stop. Stop You can use the Lap function by pressing touch to record up to 20 laps and lap times.
Page 80: Sound
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Settings Sound Options to customize the phone’s sounds. 1. Ringers Allows you to assign ringtones for incoming calls. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Sound Ringers . 4. Touch All Calls / Caller ID / No Caller ID / Restricted Calls / Shuffle/ Buy Ringtones .
Page 81: Alert Type
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 3. Touch Sound Message Alerts . 4. Touch Text Message / Picture Message / Voicemail / All Messages / Message Reminder. 5. Touch a ringtone. For the Message Reminder option, choose from the following settings: Once/ Every 2 Minutes/ Every 15 Minutes/ Off 4.
Page 82: Power On/Off Tones
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Settings Minute Beep Alerts you 10 seconds before the end of every minute during a call. Call Connect Alerts you when the call is connected. Low Battery Alerts you when the battery charge level is low. Announce / Tone 6.
Page 83: Display
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Display Options to customize your phone's display screen. 1. Wallpaper Allows you to choose the kind of background to be displayed on the phone. 1.1 Screen 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Display Wallpaper then Screen. 4. Touch a submenu. Main/ Widget/ Contacts/ Multimedia/ Lock Screen 5.
Page 84: Buy Wallpaper
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Settings Every 5 Sec/ Every 1 Min/ Every 1 hour/ Every 1 Day 1.3 Buy Wallpaper 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Display Wallpaper and Buy Wallpaper. 2. Banner Allows you to enter a string of characters which display on the Main Home Screen and Lock screen.
Page 85: Brightness
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 4. Brightness 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Display Bightness . 4. Touch a setting for Auto Brightness. On / Off (If Auto Brightness is off, you can set the brightness level to: Dimmer/ Middle/ Brighter ) 5. Menu Style Allows you to choose the style in which the Main Menu displays.
Page 86: Font Settings
Font Settings . 4. Touch a sub-menu. Font Type/ Dial Font Size 7/29/09 4:10 PM Options for Font Type LG Gothic/ LG Serif/ LG Joy/ LG Script Options for Dial Font Size Normal/ Large 9. Name Match for Dialing Matches a saved Contact entry with the corresponding letters entered on the Dialpad.
Page 87: Touch
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Touch 1. Touchscreen Calibration Allows you to calibrate the Touch Screen to ensure it is working properly. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Touch Touchscreen Calibration . 4. Touch the screen to start calibration, then touch the target each time it appears. 7/29/09 4:10 PM Page 87...
Page 88: Thumbpad Effect
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Settings 3. Thumbpad Effect Allows you to customize the Thumbpad Calibration and Thumbpad Sensitivity. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Touch Thumbpad Effect . 4. Touch a sub-menu. Thumbpad Calibration/ Thumbpad Sensitivity Note Do not touch the Thumbpad during Thumbpad Calibration. 7/29/09 4:10 PM Bluetooth...
Page 89: Power
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 1. Power Allows you to set the power On/Off. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Bluetooth 4. Touch a setting. On/ Off Note By default, your device’s functionality is turned off. 2. Add New Pairing is the process that allows the handset to locate, establish and register a 1-to-1 connection with the target device.
Page 90: Paired Devices
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Settings 8. Once pairing is successful, you will be asked to choose Always Ask or Always Connect before connecting with the Paired Device. 9. Once connected, you will see the device listed in the Paired Devices menu. 3. Paired Devices Allows you to view the list of paired devices with your phone.
Page 91: Device Name
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 4.2 Device Name Allows you to edit the name of the Bluetooth ® device. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Bluetooth and My Bluetooth Info. Rename Device 4. Touch 5. Hold down to clear the existing name. 6. Enter a new alias. Save 7.
Page 92: Set Nam
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Settings 1.2 Set NAM Allows you to select the phone’s NAM (Number Assignment Module) if the phone is registered with multiple service providers. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch System Network and Set NAM . 4. Touch a setting. NAM1 / NAM2 1.3 Auto NAM Allows the phone to...
Page 93: Location
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 2. Location Menu for GPS (Global Positioning System: Satellite assisted location information system) mode. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch System Location . 4. Touch a setting . Location On / E91 1 Only Note GPS satellite signals are not always transmitted, especially under bad atmospheric and environmental conditions, indoors etc.
Page 94: Security
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Settings 4. Touch a setting. ON/ OFF 3. Security The Security menu allows you to secure the phone electronically. 3.1 Lock Phone Keeps your phone from unauthorized use. Once the phone is locked, it is in restricted mode until the lock code is entered.
Page 95: Emergency Numbers
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 2. Touch 3. Touch Phone Settings Security . 4. Touch a Restrictions submenu, then the setting. Incoming Calls (Allow All/ Contacts Only/ Block All) Outgoing Calls (Allow All/ Contacts Only/ Block All) Incoming Messages (Allow All/ Block All) Outgoing Messages (Allow All/ Block All) Camera (Unlock/ Lock) Data (Unlock/ Lock)
Page 96: Memory
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Settings 3. Touch Phone Settings Security . 4. Touch Change Lock Code . 5. Touch Phone Only or Call & Applications . 6. Enter the current lock code. 7. Enter a new 4-digit lock code. 8. For confirmation, it will ask you to enter the new lock code again.
Page 97: Phone Info
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 6. Phone Info The Phone Information menu provides you with specific information pertaining to your phone model. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Phone Settings Phone Info . 6.1 My Number Allows you to view your phone number. 1. Touch 2.
Page 98: Version
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Settings 6.4 Version Allows you to view the versions of various applications. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Phone Settings Phone Info and Version . 7. Alltel Web Setting 7 .1 Message Notification 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Phone Settings Alltel Web Setting .
Page 99: Call Settings
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 5. A message will pop up that says "All settings will revert to factory default." 6. Touch Revert Cancel 7. Enter the four-digit lock code, the phone will then revert to the default settings. Call Settings The Call Settings menu allows you to designate how the phone handles both incoming and outgoing calls.
Page 100: One-Touch Dial
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Settings 3. One-Touch Dial Allows you to initiate a speed dial call by pressing and holding the speed dial digit. If set to Off, Speed Dial numbers designated in your Contacts will not function. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Call Settings and One-Touch Dial .
Page 101: Airplane Mode
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 6. Airplane Mode Only allows you to use features on your phone that do not require wireless communications. 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Call Settings and Airplane Mode . 4. Read the disclaimer and touch 5. Touch a setting. ON/ OFF 7/29/09 4:10 PM...
Page 102: Message Settings
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Settings Message Settings Allows you to configure settings for Messaging: 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch Message Settings 4. Touch All Messages/ Text Messages/ Picture Messages/ Voicemail Number . Messaging Settings Sub-Menu Descriptions 1. All Messages 1. Auto Save (Auto Save/ Prompt/ Do Not Save) With this feature on, messages are automatically saved in the...
Page 103: Text Messages
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 2. Text Messages 1. Auto View (ON/ OFF) When set to On, new messages will automatically display on your screen when they are received. 2. Auto Play (ON/ OFF) Allows the display to automatically scroll down while viewing messages. 3.
Page 104: Safety
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Safety TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signals.
Page 105 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd may violate FCC regulations. Phone Operation NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use.
Page 106 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Safety separation of six (6) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers: Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their pacemaker...
Page 107 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Page 108: Safety Information
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Safety petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great...
Page 109 The battery doesn't need to be empty 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 110 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Safety Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the power plug pin when it’s dirty. When using the power plug, ensure that it’s firmly connected. If not, it may cause excessive heat or fire. If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle of the phone (power plug pin),...
Page 111 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. Do not paint your phone. The data saved in your phone...
Page 112 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Safety Warning! Important safety information Avoiding hearing damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use your phone and/or headset at a high volume. Set the volume to a safe level. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing.
Page 113 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Avoiding hearing damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use your headset at a high volume. Set the volume to a safe level. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing.
Page 114: Fda Consumer Update 1
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Safety FDA Consumer Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones: 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones.
Page 115 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd energy at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, the FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace, or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Page 116 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Safety The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. The FCC relies on the FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones.
Page 117 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits. 4. What are the results of the research done already? The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods.
Page 118 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Safety wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions about long- term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. 5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory...
Page 119 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy. The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996.
Page 120 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Safety guidelines in consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies. The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless phones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and...
Page 121 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd measuring the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissue-simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone.
Page 122 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Safety headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna. 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 to reduce your...
Page 123 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 1 1. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones.
Page 124: Driver Safety Tips
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Safety 12. Where can I find additional information? For additional information, please refer to the following resources: FDA web page on wireless phones (http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (http://www.icnirp.de) World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project...
Page 125 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd speed dial function without taking your attention off the road. 2. When available, use a hands- free device. A number of hands-free wireless phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available to you.
Page 126 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Safety 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 or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red light, or otherwise stationary.
Page 127 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 91 1 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you. 10. Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non- emergency assistance number when necessary. Certain situations you encounter while driving may require attention, but are not...
Page 128: Consumer Information On Sar
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Safety Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) This Model Phone Meets the Government’s Requirements for Exposure to Radio Waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission...
Page 129 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the 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 phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
Page 130 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Safety may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided. 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. The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for use at the ear is 0.891 W/kg...
Page 131: Fcc Hearing-Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 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. FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309...
Page 132 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Safety able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled.
Page 133 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd recommended by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT marks are referenced in 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.
Page 134: Accessories
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Accessories There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone. Consult your local dealer for availability. Optional items are sold separately. Wall/USB Charger Battery Vehicle Power Charger 7/29/09 4:11 PM Page 134 USB Cable Stereo Headset Adapter with Microphone...
Page 135: Limited Warranty Statement
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Limited Warranty Statement 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions:...
Page 136 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Limited Warranty Statement Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty. 2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: (1) Defects or damages...
Page 137 (10)Products used or obtained in a rental program. (1 1)Consumables (such as fuses). 3. WHAT LG WILL DO: “LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the 7/29/09 4:11 PM Page 137 purchase price of any unit that does not conform to this limited warranty.
Page 138 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Limited Warranty Statement LG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY...
Page 139: Index
AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd 10 Driver Safety Tips Accessing Options 34 Accessories 134 Add New 89 Airplane Mode 101 Alarm Clock 73 Albums 67 Alert Type 81 All Calls 40 All Messages 102 All Songs 66 Alltel Navigation 61 Alltel Shop 58, 59 Alltel Web 50 Alltel Web Setting 98 Announce Alert 72...
Page 140 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Index Entering and Editing Information 31 ESN/MEID 97 Ez Tip Calculator 76 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices 131 FDA Consumer Update 1 14 Font Settings 86 Games 79 Genres 67 Getting Started with Your Phone 25 Groups 38 Help 61, 71 7/29/09...
Page 141 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Notepad 74 Now Playing/ Recently Played 65 One-Touch Dial 100 Organizer 74 Outbox 46 Paired Devices 90 Phone Info 97 Phone Numbers With Pauses 32 Phone Overview 16 Phone Settings 93 Picture Messages 103 Power 89 Power On/Off Tones Power Save 93 Quick Access to 7/29/09...
Page 142 AX840_Eng_ver1.1_090729.qxd Index Contacts Entries 32 Thumbpad Effect 88 TIA Safety Information Time & Date 71 Tools 75 Touch 87 Touch Sensitive Soft Keys 17 Touchscreen Calibration 87 Touchscreen Effect 87 Train Word 72 TTY Mode 101 Turning the Phone On and Off 26 TV on Demand 69 Unit Converter 77...
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