LG VN251S User's Guide

User GuideMFL67786801 (1.0) MWUser GuideGuía del Usuario This booklet is made from 60% post-consumer recycled paper. This booklet is printed with soy

88Phone FeaturesQuick MenuWhen you open the QWERTYkeyboard from standby mode, theQuick Menu is displayed, giving youquick access to Messaging,Favorite

9898Important Safety Precautions lDo not place or answer calls while charging the phone asit may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shockor

Safety9999HACThis phone has been tested andrated for use with hearing aids forsome of the wireless technologiesthat it uses. However, there may besome

Safety100100safety standard previously set byboth U.S. and internationalstandards bodies. The design ofthis phone complies with the FCCguidelines and

101101harmful interference.(2) This device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may causeundesired operation.Part 15.21 st

Safety102102Consumer InformationAbout Radio FrequencyEmissionsYour wireless phone, whichcontains a radio transmitter andreceiver, emits radio frequenc

103103What does “SAR” mean?In 1996, the FCC, working with theFDA, the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency, and otheragencies, established RF exposures

Safety104104head because the phone, which isthe source of the RF emissions, willnot be placed against the head. Onthe other hand, if the phone ismount

105105following additional resources(websites current as of April 2005):U.S. Food and DrugAdministrationFDA Consumer magazineNovember-December 2000Tel

Safety106106Washington, D.C. 20036Telephone: (202) 293-8020http://www.ansi.orgNational Council on RadiationProtection and Measurements7910 Woodmont Av

107107Tests for SAR are conducted usingstandard operating positionsspecified by the FCC with thephone transmitting at its highestcertified power level

9Main Menu OverviewCContontactactss1. New Contact2. Contact List3. Backup Assistant4. Favorites5. Groups6. Speed Dials7. In Case ofEmergency8. My Name

Safety108108(W/kg) averaged over one gramof tissue. The standardincorporates a substantial marginof safety to give additionalprotection for the public

109109likely to generate less interferenceto hearing devices than phonesthat are not labeled. T4 is thebetter/ higher of the two ratings.Hearing devic

Safety110110cochlear implant, to determine ifyou hear any interfering noise.Consult your service provider orthe manufacturer of this phone forinformat

111111you or if the person sitting nextto you can hear what you arelistening to.lDo not turn the volume up toblock out noisy surroundings. Ifyou choos

Safety112112Those standards were based oncomprehensive and periodicevaluations of the relevant scientificliterature. For example, over 120scientists,

113113turned ON;lShould not carry the phone in abreast pocket;lShould use the ear opposite thepacemaker to minimize thepotential for interference;lSho

Safety114114Blasting AreasTo avoid interfering with blastingoperations, turn your phone OFFwhen in a “blasting area” or in areasposted: “Turn off two-

115115present the risk of fire orexplosion.lOnly use the battery for thesystem for which it is specified.lOnly use the battery with acharging system t

Safety116116Battery Information and CarelAlways unplug the charger fromthe wall socket after the phoneis fully charged to saveunnecessary power consum

117117of recommended range mightcause the generating heat orserious damage of battery. Andalso, it might cause thedeterioration of battery'schara

10Main Menu Overview10AppsAppsMy PicturMy PictureessSSeetttingstings& T& Toolsools1. My Verizon2. Master Volume3. Tools1. VoiceCommands2. Calc

Safety118118lUse the correct adapter for yourphone when using the batterypack charger abroad.lTalking on your phone for a longperiod of time may reduc

119119and may cause an explosion.Always cover the receptaclewhen not in use.lDon’t short-circuit the battery.Metallic articles such as a coin,papercli

Safety120120messages, voice messages,pictures, and videos could alsobe deleted.) The manufacturer isnot liable for damage due to theloss of data.lWhen

121121or medical devices. However, theagency has authority to take actionif wireless phones are shown toemit Radio Frequency (RF) energyat a level tha

Safety122122networks rely upon. While thesebase stations operate at higherpower than do the wireless phonesthemselves, the RF exposures thatpeople get

123123chemicals so as to be pre-disposedto develop cancer in the absence ofRF exposure. Other studiesexposed the animals to RF for up to22 hours per d

Safety1241246. What is the FDA doing to findout more about the possiblehealth effects of wireless phoneRF?The FDA is working with the U.S.National Tox

125125phones is set at a SpecificAbsorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 wattsper kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCClimit is consistent with the safetystandards develo

Safety126126with safety guidelines. 9. What steps can I take toreduce my exposure to RadioFrequency energy from mywireless phone?If there is a risk fr

127127wireless phone causes brain tumorsor other ill effects. Theirrecommendation to limit wirelessphone use by children was strictlyprecautionary; it

118. Main MenuSettings1. Menu Layout2. ReplaceMenu Items3. PositionMenu Items4. Reset MenuSettings9. Font Type10. Font Size1. Dial Digits2. Menu &

Safety128128Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) RF SafetyProgram(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation

129129device. A number of hands-freewireless phone accessories arereadily available today. Whetheryou choose an installed mounteddevice for your wirel

Safety130130conversations which have thepotential to divert your attentionfrom the road.8. Use your wireless phone to callfor help. Your wireless phon

1311317.11 Warranty LawsThe following laws governwarranties that arise in retail salesof consumer goods:lThe California Song-BeverlyConsumer Warranty

132132LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 1321. WHAT THIS WARRANTYCOVERS:LG offers you a limited warrantythat the enclosed subscriber unitand its enclosed acce

133133133connections, unauthorized repair,misuse, neglect, abuse, accident,alteration, improper installation,or other acts which are not thefault of L

134134LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 1344. STATE LAW RIGHTS:No other express warranty isapplicable to this product. THEDURATION OF ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTIES,

135Important InformationThis user’s guide providesimportant information on the useand operation of your phone.Please read this guide carefullyprior to

136136136Technical DetailsModifications not expresslyapproved by the manufacturercould void the user’s authority tooperated the equipment under FCCrul

137FCC RF Exposure InformationWARNING! Read this informationbefore operating the phone.In August 1996, the FederalCommunications Commission(FCC) of th

12Getting Started with Your Phone12Setting Up Your PhoneStep 1. Remove the BackCover1. Hold the phone securely withboth hands.2. Use the fingertip cut

138138138Technical Detailsof accessories that cannot maintain0.78 inches (2.0 cm) distancebetween the user’s body and theback of the phone and have no

139139Glossary139TerminologyEz Tip CalculatorFeature for easy bill calculationusing the total cost, tip, andnumber of people as variables.Advanced Voi

140140Glossary140IS 2000Type of digital signaling. It's thesecond generation of CDMA digitalcellular, an extension of IS-95.Differences between s

141141Index14112 310 Driver Safety Tips 128AAcronyms and Abbreviations139Add New Device 68Adding Another PhoneNumber 25Airplane Mode 80Alarm Clock 65A

142142Index142HHelp 62How to Install YourmicroSDTMCard 15How to Remove YourmicroSDTMCard 16IIcon Glossary 93Icon Reference in AddingNew Device 68In Ca

Signal Strength 16Social Networks 8, 42Sounds Off 19Sounds Settings 72Speed Dial 23Speed Dialing 27Speed Dials 31Stopwatch 65Storing a Number withPaus

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1313Step 4. Charge the PhoneYour device comes with a Wall/USBcharger and a USB cable whichconnect together to charge yourphone. To charge your phone:N

14Getting Started with Your Phone14Removing the Battery1. Turn the phone off and removethe back cover.2. Remove the battery from thebattery compartmen

152. Gently uncover the Accessory/Charger Port, then plug the USBcable into it and the other endinto an electrical outlet.The charge time variesdepend

16Getting Started with Your Phone16How to Remove YourmicroSD™CardRemove the back cover from thephone. Gently press the exposededge of the microSDTMcar

17Making CallsUsing the external keys1. Press to unlock the screen(and keys).2. Enter the phone number usingthe keypad.3. Press to dial the number.4

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18Getting Started with Your PhoneScreen IconsWhen the phone is on, the top lineof the LCD screen displays phonestatus icons. To view the icons and the

19Quick Access to Convenient FeaturesVibrate ModeSets the phone to vibrate instead ofringing ( is displayed). To set Vibrate mode using theexternal ke

2020displayed in graphics, thereforetext cannot be scaled.Events MenuThe Events menu keeps track ofrecent phone events, such asmissed calls, messages,

2121Favorites KeyQuickly and easily call, message,and/or view ten of your Contactsyou set as your Favorites. Thedevice can add "Group" as me

22Entering and Editing InformationText InputThe following key functions areavailable to help with text entrywhen you are using the externalkeypad:Left

2323Contacts in Your Phone’s MemoryStoring BasicsYou can store new phone numbersinto your Contacts from either theexternal keypad or the QWERTYkeyboar

24Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory243. Use the Directional Key tohighlight a phone number, thenpress the Right Soft Key [Options].4. Use the Direction

25Adding Another PhoneNumberFrom standby mode1. With the QWERTY keyboardopen or closed, enter a phonenumber, then press the Left SoftKey [Save]. 2. Us

26Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory264. Press Add 2-Sec PauseorAdd Wait.5. Enter the additional number(s),then press .Changing the Default NumberThe de

274. Press the Right Soft Key [Options].5. Press Remove Speed Dial.6. Press [Yes]to confirm.7. Press again to save. Speed DialingAllows you to make p

1Table of ContentsTable of Contents . . . . . . . . . .1Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .5Using the QWERTY Keyboard . . . . . . .7Quick Menu .

2828ContactsContactsThe Contacts menu allows you tostore names, phone numbers andother information in your phone’smemory. SHORTCUTPressing the Right S

29TIPUse the Go To search field, for quickaccess to an entry without scrolling. Forexample, to go to "Vet", enter the letter V.3. Backup As

3030Contacts7. Press the Left Soft Key [Done]. Once you have addedContacts to the Favorites list, thefollowing options will becomeavailable in the Fav

316. Speed DialsAllows you to view your list ofSpeed Dials or designate SpeedDials for numbers entered in yourContacts.1. From standby mode, press [ME

3232Contacts6. The generic Contact labelchanges to the specified name. Entering Your ICE Personal Info1. From standby mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press Con

33MessagingMessagingSHORTCUTFrom standby mode, pressing the LeftSoft Key [Message]is a shortcut toyour Messaging menu.Depending on the content and siz

34341. New MessageAllows you to send messages (Text,Picture, and Voice). Each messagecan have multiple destinationaddresses and can contain variousite

35Copy Text Allows you to copytext.Paste Allows you to paste thetext you last copied into a textfield.Format Text Allows you tochange the look of the

36361.2 Picture MessageThe Basics of Sending a PictureMessage1. From standby mode, slide openthe QWERTY keyboard andselect Messaging.2. Highlight New

37Preview Displays the Picturemessage as it would be seen bythe recipient.Save As Draft Saves themessage into the Drafts folder.Insert Quick Text Allo

Table of Contents2Storing a Number with Pauses . . . . . .24Adding Another Phone Number . . . . .25Changing the Default Number . . . . . .26Deleting

3838lEditing a Subject1. With the Subjectfieldhighlighted, press the Right SoftKey [Options].2. Select from the followingoption(s):Preview/ Save As Dr

39If you don’t respond to thenotification within a few minutes,the notification message disappearsand the New Message icon isdisplayed on the Notific

4040Inbox View sorted by Time:lPress the Left Soft Key [Erase]to erase the message.lPress [OPEN]to view themessage.lPress the Right Soft Key [Options]

41lPress [EDIT] to continueediting the message.lPress the Left Soft Key [Erase].lPress the Right Soft Key [Options] for the optionsbelow.Send Sends th

42422. When the recordedannouncement begins, pressto interrupt (if applicable).3. When prompted, enter yourpassword, then press .5. Mobile Email1. Fr

43Message Settings Sub-MenuDescriptions1. Inbox ViewSelect Timeto display messageschronologically in Inbox and Sentfolders. Select Contactto sort allm

444411. Emergency AlertSet your configuration for receivingemergency alerts. This menu hasthree options : Receive Alerts/ AlertReminder/ Alert Vibrate

45Recent CallsThe Recent Calls menu is a list of thelast phone numbers or Contactentries for calls you placed, accepted,or missed. It's continual

4646Recent CallslPress the Right Soft Key [Options] to select from thefollowing options:Save To Contacts (ContactInfo)/ Erase/ Lock(Unlock)/Erase All/

47lPress to place a call tothe number.lPress the Right Soft Key [Options] to select from thefollowing options:Save to Contacts(ContactInfo)/ Erase/ L

33.4 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .633.5 To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .643.6 Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . .

48Mobile Web48Mobile WebThe Browser feature allows you toaccess news, sports, weather andemail from your Verizon Wirelessdevice. Access and selections

49Media CenterMedia CenterMedia Center allows you to domore than just talk on your phone.Media Center is a technology andservice that allows you to do

50Ending a Browser SessionEnd a Browser session by pressing.Navigating Through the BrowserOn-screen items appear in one ofthe following ways: lNumbere

5151Left Soft KeyThe Left Soft Key is usedprimarily for options or selecting anitem but its function may change,depending on the content displayed.Ri

524.1 My RingtonesAllows you to select a desiredringtone or download a newringtone.1. From standby mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press Media Center.3. Press

53534.3 My SoundsAllows you to record a new soundor select a desired sound.How to record a new sound1. From standby mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press Media

545. PicturesView, take, and share digital picturesright from your wireless phone. Access and Options1. From standby mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press Medi

5555Editing a PictureYou can selectively zoom, crop, androtate your pictures. 1. Access My pictures, then use theDirectional Key to highlighta pictur

565.Set the brightness by pressingthe Directional Key up and down, zoom by pressing theDirectional Key left and right , and press the Right SoftKey [O

5757lPress [SEND].lPress to exit.5.3 Online AlbumUse to access the Online Album(PIX Place).1. From standby mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press Media Center.3

Table of Contents411.1 Save Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9211.2 Phone Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9211.3 Card Memory . . . . . . .

5858AppsAppsEverything you need to know whileyou’re on the go. 1. From standby mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press Apps.3. Select SHOP APPS or highlightan ap

59To purchase City ID1. Press [MENU].2. Press Apps.3. Scroll and select City ID.4. A screen describing City IDwill be displayed. You will beasked if y

60Settings & Tools60Settings & Tools1. My VerizonCheck your subscriptioninformation ranging from yourpayment plan to your softwareupgrade or o

6161SHORTCUT From standbymode, press to accessVoice Commands.The Voice Commands feature hasseveral settings which allow you tocustomize how you want

623.1.4 Check <Item>The ‘Check’ command allows you tocheck out a wide range of itemssuch as Phone Status, Voicemail,Messages, Missed Calls, Time

63634. Press Calculator.5. Enter the numbers to get thevalue you want. To cancel anumber, press the Left Soft Key[Clear]. 6. Use the Right Soft Key [O

647. Enter the Subject, then scrolldown to set the remainingsettings.8. Highlight a Calendar settingfield, then press the Left SoftKey [Set]. For each

65653.6 Alarm ClockAllows you to add up to ten alarms. At the alarm time, any set alarm willbe displayed on the LCD screenand the alarm will sound.1.

66lPress the Right Soft Key [Reset]after time is stopped toreset the stopwatch. 3.9 World ClockAllows you to determine the currenttime in another time

67673.11 Document Viewer1. From standby mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Tools.4. Select Document Viewer.NOTE* Document View

5Phone Overview1. Earpiece Lets you hear the caller and automatedprompts.2. LCD Screen Displays digital clock, phone status,and information you choose

68* For vehicle/accessorycompatibility go towww.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchart.4.1 Add New DevicePairing is the process that allowsthe handset to

6969lIcon References When aBluetooth®WirelessConnection is Searched(neither connected nor paired).Turn OnAllows you to set the phone'sBluetooth®p

70Settings & Tools707. Slide the QWERTY keyboardopen to enter a new customname.8. Press to save and exit.TIPBluetooth®wireless connection isdepen

7171lSTEREO: Supports delivery ofstereo audio to a compatibleBluetooth device.lPHONEBOOK ACCESS: Allowssharing of your name card,phonebook entries, an

725. Keyguard SettingsAllows you to set keypad lock andunlock options.1. From standby mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Keygu

73733. Press Sounds Settings.4. Press Call Sounds.5. PressCall Ringtone.6.Use the Directional Key tohighlight a ringtone then press to save the sound

746. The Alert Sounds menu containsthe following options:Tone/ Vibrate/ ReminderThe exception for this is theEmergency Tone menu. Thismenu has these o

75756. Use the Directional Key tohighlight Onor Off, then press.6.7 Power On/OffAllows you to set the phone tosound a tone when the phone ispowered o

762. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Display Settings.4. Press Easy Set-up.5. Customize the following displaysettings:lPERSONAL BANNERAllows you t

77772. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Display Settings.4. Press Banner.7.2.1 Personal Banner1. From standby mode, press [MENU].2. Press Settings

66Phone Overview14. Clear/ Voice Commands Key Deletes singlespaces or characters with a quick press, but pressand hold to delete the entire word. Also

787. 4 BrightnessAllows you to set the backlightbrightness level.1. From standby mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Display Se

79797. 8 Main Menu SettingsAllows you to choose how the MainMenu displays for menu selection,as well as replace and move menuitems.1. From standby mod

803. Press Display Settings.4. Select Font Size.5. Use the Directional Key tohighlight Dial Digits,Menu &List, or Message.6. Use the Directional

81818.2 Set Shortcut KeysAllows you to set shortcuts tophone menus using specified keys.8.2.1 Set My ShortcutsTo access these shortcuts, pressthe Righ

828.2.3 Set Qwerty ShortcutThis shortcut allows you to initiateeither a Contact Search, New TXTMessage or New Note by simplypressing any key on the in

8383Confirm ChoicesAutomatic/Always Confirm/ Never ConfirmSensitivityMore Sensitive/Automatic/ Less SensitiveAdapt VoiceTrain Words/ TrainDigitsPrompt

84lWhen in Airplane Mode, servicessupporting Location On functionalitywill be suspended.8.6 Current CountryThe Current Country menu allowsyou to selec

85851. From standby mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press Security.5. Enter the four-digit lock code.6. P

868.7.4 Lock Phone NowAllows you to immediately lock thephone.1. From standby mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Setting

87871. From standby mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press System Select.5. Use the Directional Key tohig

7Using the QWERTY KeyboardYour phone features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, specifically designed foreasy and comfortable text entry. The QWERTY keyboa

88When the following settings are set,Ringer is not activated.lWhen All Sounds Off/ AlarmOnlyis set or individual ContactRinger ID is set to No Ring.9

89899.5 TTY ModeAllows you to attach a TTY deviceenabling you to communicate withparties also using a TTY device. Aphone with TTY support is able totr

90TTY + Hear: Users who can hearbut cannot talk send a textmessage and receive voicethrough TTY equipment.TTY Off: Users send and receivewithout TTY e

91919.8 DTMF TonesAllows you to set the DTMF tonelength.1. From standby mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Call Settings.4. Pr

9211. MemoryAllows you to check your internalphone memory, as well as themicroSDTMmemory (if applicable).The phone can access the followingfile types

93933. Select Memory.4. Press Card Memory.5. Use the Directional Key toselect a file storage type on thememory card, then press . Thefollowing optio

942. Press Settings & Tools.3. Select Phone Info.4. Press Icon Glossary.5. Select a subcategory.13. Set-up Wizard1. From standby mode, press [MENU

95953. Display ThemesSelect your device's Display Theme.White/ Surrealism/ Bookshelf4. Menu LayoutSelect how to display the MainMenu screen.Grid/

9696Important Safety Precautions Read these instructions. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal.Further detailed information is given in this

97lDo not expose the battery charger or adapter to directsunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as abathroom.lDo not use harsh chemical