Lg 550 User Manual

USER GUIDELG 550Please read this manual carefully before operating yourmobile phone. Retain it for future reference. ENGLISHP/N : MMBB0229501(1.0)HUSE

Technical DetailsTechnical Details9Technical DetailsThe LG 550 is an all digital phone that operates onboth Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)freque

10Technical DetailsTechnical DetailsFCC RF Exposure InformationWARNING!Read this information before operatingthe phone.In August 1996, the Federal Com

Phone Overview11Phone Overview1. EarpieceLets you hear the caller and automatedprompts.2. FlipOpen the case to answer an incoming call andclose to end

Phone Overview12Phone Overview8. TALK KeyAllows you to place or receive calls,answer Call Waiting, or activate Voice Control.9. Voice Control KeyAllow

Menus OverviewMenus Overview131. Web 2. Call History1. Missed Calls2. Incoming Calls3. Outgoing Calls4. Recent Calls5. Delete History1. Missed Calls2.

14Menus Overview*. Pic/Video1. Camera2. Camcorder3. Pic/Video Msg4. My Pics/Videos5. PictBridge Print6. Settings & Info0. Contacts 1. Find/Add En

Getting Started with Your PhoneGetting Started with Your Phone15The BatteryThe phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep the battery charged while

Charging the BatteryTo use the charger provided with your phone:WARNING!Use only the charger provided with thephone. Using any charger other than the

17Getting Started with Your PhoneInstalling the FaceplateYou can personalize your phone with a replaceablefaceplate. To install a new faceplate, simpl

18Making Calls1. Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, pressfor about 3 seconds.2. Enter the phone number (include the area code ifneeded).3. Pre

Important Safety Precautions1Important Safety PrecautionsRead these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detaile

Quick Access to Convenient Features19Quick Access to Convenient FeaturesLock ModeSets your phone to require your 4-digit password inorder to use the p

20Speed DialingSpeed dialing is a convenient feature that allows youto make phone calls quickly and easily with a fewkeystrokes. Your phone recalls th

WebThe Web feature allows you to view Internet contentespecially designed for the mobile phone interface.For specific information on Web access throug

Ending the Web SessionYou can end a Web session by pressing .Navigating through the BrowserWhile using the Web, you will find the following:Numbered

1. Missed CallsAllows you to view the list of missed calls; up to 50entries.1. Press , , .2. Use to highlight an entry, thenPress to view the ent

5. Delete HistoryAllows you to erase selected call list(s).1. Press ,, .2. Use to highlight the list of calls to erase, thenpress .Missed Calls/ Inco

1. Channel ListingIt's easy to access and view the multimedia ChannelListings on your LG 550 by LG from the phone's mainmenu.1. Press , ,

BluetoothThe LG 550 is compatible with devices that supportthe Bluetooth®headset and hands-free profile(s). You may create and store 20 pairings withi

1. Add DevicePairing is the process that allows the handset tolocate, establish and register 1-to-1 connection withthe target device. 1. Press , , .Fo

3. Exchange FolderWhen your phone has a FTP connection, you canupload, download or delete files in the handset fromyour PC. However, you may not acces

Important Safety Precautions2Important Safety Precautions1. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with h

Printing(BPP) to print pictures in your phonewithout copying the pictures to other PC’s. Thisservice is available with BPP profile enabledprinters. T

5.4 Bluetooth InfoAllows you to select a Bluetoothname for yourphone. Your phone’s Bluetoothname will appear toother in-range Bluetoothdevices, depend

MusicLets you use your phone as a portable personaljukebox. From the Music Store to a variety ofstreaming music options, you’re bound to find themusic

DownloadsYou have access to a dynamic variety of PremiumService content such as downloadable Games,Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. The

Screen SaversTo download an available Screen Saver to yourphone:1. Press , .2. Scroll to Screen Savers and press .3. Highlight Get New and press (T

Messaging34MessagingMessagingAccess and Options1. Press Menu.2. Press Messaging. 3. Select a sub-menu.1. Send Message2. Text Messages3. Pic/Video

1. Send MessageAllows you to send text messages, picturemessages, pages, and e-mail transmissions. Eachmessage has a destination (up to 25 recipients

Message Icon ReferenceIndicates a text message is saved as draft.Indicates the text message is duplicated.Indicates the text message is duplicated and

37MessagingViewing Your InboxUp to 100 received messages can be stored in theInbox.1. Press , , , .2. Use to highlight an Inbox message.Left Soft Ke

erased if the Erase Outbox orErase All feature is used. Delete Deletes the selected messagefrom the Outbox.Delete all3. Press . Options from here:Call

3Important Safety Precautions1. Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/orcause electric shock or

39Messaging3. Pic/Video MsgAllows you to store the received picture messages ina separate folder.1. Press , , .4. WebAlertsAllows you to store the r

6. SettingsAllows you to configure 9 settings for messages.6.1 NotificationWhen you receive a text message, your phonenotifies you by displaying an ic

41Messaging6.5 SignatureEach message you send can have a customizedsignature to reflect your personality.1. Press , , , .2. Select Custom and press .

Tools42Tools6.7 Edit Voicemail #You can edit your voicemail # and there are followingoptions as well. 1. Press , , , .2. Use to select a setting, the

1. Memory CardYour phone is equipped with a 64MB microSD(Secure Digital) memory card and its adapter toexpand the phone’s available memory space. It a

Viewing Memory in the microSD Card1. Press , , . 2. Press Right Soft Key Options and selectMemory Info (The used and available memoryspace will be

2. Music TransmitterThe FM transmitter lets you broadcast your MusicStore or audio media player files to a car stereo orother FM receiver. A distance

7. Use to highlight a tone or an alert and press.8. Use to select one of the available alarm ringtypes and press .9. Press Left Soft Key Save.4. C

5. Voice ControlVoice Control is a convenient feature that allows youto make phone calls quickly and easily by saying avoice command that you have rec

Tools48ToolsWhen to ring the alarm reminderOn time/ 5 minutes/ 10 minutes/ 1 hour/ 1 day/ 2 days/ NoneWhich ring alarm to soundSingle Tones (Alert 1

Table of ContentsTable of Contents4Important Safety Precautions 1Table of Contents 4Welcome 8Important Information 8FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance 8I

Edit Title Edit the title of the selected VoiceMemo. Save/ Edit Mode: [Abc]/CancelDelete Yes/ No8. NotepadAllows you to add, read, edit, and erase n

0. Mass StorageEnabling the Mass Storage allows you to connectyour phone to your computer to view and transferfiles to and from the microSD memory car

Pic/VideoYour phone’s built-in camera gives you the ability totake full-color digital pictures, view your picturesusing the phone’s display, and insta

4. Press Right Soft Key Options for more options:Send to send the picture to up to 25 contacts atone time.Upload to upload the picture you just to

2. CamcorderIn addition to taking pictures, you can also record,view, and send videos to your friends and family withyour phone’s built-in video camer

3. Pic/Video MsgAllows you to store your picture/video messages.1. Press , , .4. My Pics/VideosYour phone’s picture storage area is called MyPics/Vide

55Pic/VideoOnline AlbumsTo save your pictures to online albums:1. Select Yes when prompted to save to an onlinealbum. (The PCS Picture Mail Web site w

ContactsThe Contacts Menu allows you to store names,phone numbers and other information in your phone’smemory. When you access your Contacts, thenumbe

To Find Contacts Entries by Name:1. Press , , .2. Scroll through all the entries using your navigationkey.Or enter the full letter of a name.3. To

3. Speed DialsAllows you to view your Speed Dials list, designatenew Speed Dials, or remove Speed Dial designationsentered in your Contacts.1. Press ,

5Table of ContentsMedia Player 241. Channel Listing 252. Memory Card 25Bluetooth 261. Add Device 272. Trusted Devices 273. Exchange Folder 284. Suppor

Settings59SettingsSettingsThe Settings Menu has options to customize yourphone.Access and Options1. Press Menu.2. Press Settings.3. Select a sub-men

Settings60Settings4. Among the choices, select your favorite and press.1.3 Screen SaverAllows you to choose the kind of screen savers to bedisplayed o

1.6 SkinsChanging the Skin ColorYou can customize your phone’s display theme.1. Press , , , .2. Choose a setting, then press .Silver/ Blue/ Green/ Pi

1.0 Power Save ModeDisplay is lit for a designated length of time, allowingyour convenience to use your phone in the dark.1. Press , , , .2. Use to se

63Settings2.3 VolumeAllows you to set various volume settings.1. Press , , , .2. Select Ringer/ Earpiece/ Key Beep/ Application/Power On/Off.3. Use t

3.3 Data Roam GuardYou will be asked if you want to continue using yourbrowser or other online applications when you are ina data roaming area. When D

65Settings7. SecurityThe Security Menu allows you to secure the phoneelectronically.7.1 Lock PhoneKeeps your phone from unauthorized use. Once thephon

7.2.2 Reset Pics AccountYou can quickly and easily update your PCS PictureMail profile from your phone.1. Press , , .2. Enter the four-digit lock code

67Settings4. In a pop up message, select Yes/No.7.6 Limit CallsAllows you to restrict outgoing calls. If you set thisfeature to On, you can only place

8. Setup/OthersThe Setup/Others Menu allows you to designate howthe phone handles both incoming and outgoing calls.8.1 Auto Keyguard1. Press , , , .2.

Table of ContentsTable of Contents6Pic/Video 511. Camera 512. Camcorder 533. Pic/Video Msg 544. My Pics/Videos 545. PictBridge Print 556. Settings &am

69Settings8.5 Dialing MatchYour dialing match options allow you to enable ordisable Abbreviated Dialing and Speed Dialing.1. Press , , , .2. Select Ab

8.7 LanguageAllows you to set the bilingual feature according toyour preference. Choose between English andFrench.1. Press , , , .2. Use to select En

71Settings9. Phone InfoThe Phone Info Menu provides you with specificinformation pertaining to your phone model. 9.1 My Phone NumberAllows you to view

Safety72SafetyTIA (Telecommunications IndustryAssociation) Safety InformationThe following is the complete TIA Safety Informationfor wireless handheld

73SafetyTips on Efficient OperationFor your phone to operate most efficiently:Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when thephone is in use. Contact

SafetySafety74Other Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical device, consultthe manufacturer of your device to determine if it isadequatel

For Vehicles Equipped with an Air BagAn air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT placeobjects, including either installed or portablewireless equipme

Safety InformationPlease read and observe the following informationfor safe and proper use of your phone and to preventdamage. Also, keep the user’s g

77SafetyDo not short-circuit the battery. Metallic articlessuch as a coin, paperclip or pen in your pocket orbag may short-circuit the + and – termin

78SafetySafetyUse accessories, such as earphones andheadsets, with caution. Ensure that cables aretucked away safely and do not touch the antennaunne

Table of Contents79.2 Version 719.3 Icon Glossary 719.4 Advanced 71Safety 72TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) SafetyInformation 72Exposure

79Safety2. What is the FDA's role concerning the safety ofwireless phones?Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety ofradiation-emitting

Safety80SafetyThe FCC also regulates the base stations that thewireless phone networks rely upon. While thesebase stations operate at higher power tha

81Safetysuch studies mean for human health. Three largeepidemiology studies have been published sinceDecember 2000. Between them, the studiesinvestiga

Safety82Safetythat has driven the establishment of new researchprograms around the world. The project has alsohelped develop a series of public inform

83Safety8. What has the FDA done to measure the radiofrequency energy coming from wireless phones?The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer

Safety84Safety10. What about children using wireless phones?The scientific evidence does not show a danger tousers of wireless phones, including chil

85Safetycontinues to monitor the use of wireless phones forpossible interactions with other medical devices.Should harmful interference be found to oc

Safety86Safetyits highest certified power level in all testedfrequency bands. Although SAR is determined atthe highest certified power level, the actu

87AccessoriesBattery ChargerThe battery charger allows you to charge the battery of your phone.microSDTMCard (64Mbyte)Insert the microSD Card properly

Warranty Information1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosedsubscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will b

8WelcomeWelcomeThank you for choosing the advanced and compact LG 550 cellular phone, designed to operate with thelatest digital mobile communication

89Warranty information(5) Products which have had their serial numbersremoved or made illegible.(6) Damage resulting from use of non-LG approvedaccess

AAccessories 87Add Device 27Alarm Clock 45Applications 33Avoid damage to yourhearing 78BBattery 15Battery Information andCare 75Bluetooth 26CCalculato

RReceiving Calls 18Recent Calls 23Redialing Calls 18Ringers 32Roaming 63SSafety Information 76Scheduler 47Screen Icons 17Screen Savers 33Security 65Se