LG Electronics VX8700 manual

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VX8700 1 Important Safety Precautions Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide. 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 the batter[...]

2 VX8700 Important Safety Precautions ● Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity , such as a bathroom. ● Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. This could cause a fire. ● Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone seve[...]

VX8700 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. ● Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call. ● Make sure that no sharp-edged items, such as animal’ s teeth or nails, come into contact with the battery . This could cause [...]

4 VX8700 T able of Contents Important Safety Precautions .1 W elcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 T echnical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Right side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Left side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

VX8700 5 2.5 T ake Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 2.6 Record Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 2.7 PIX Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 3. Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 4. News & Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 5. T ools on the Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 6. Extra[...]

6 VX8700 T able of Contents 4.4 Keypad V olume . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 4.5 Service Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 4.6 Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 5. Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 5.1 Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 5.1.1 Personal Banner . . . . . . . . .73 5.1.2 ERI Banner . . . .[...]

VX8700 7 Welcome Thank you for choosing the VX8700 cellular phone designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology , Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). Along with the many advanced features of the CDMA system, such as greatly enhanced voice clarity , this compact phone offers: ● V CAST SM Music and Video Capability ?[...]

8 VX8700 T echnical Details may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device and its accessories must accept any interference received, including interference that causes undesired operation. T echnical Details The VX8700 is an all digital phone that operates on both Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) frequencies: Cellular services at 800 [...]

VX8700 9 CDMA Standard Basic Air Interface TIA/EIA-95A TSB-74 ANSI J-STD-008 TIA/EIA-IS2000 CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface 14.4kbps radio link protocol and inter -band operations IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency band CDMA2000 1xRTT Air Interface MAS-BS PCSC-RS Intersystem operations Non-signaling data comm. CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Air Interface[...]

10 VX8700 T echnical 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 emi[...]

VX8700 11 Phone Overview 1. Earpiece 2. Flip Open to answer an incoming call and close to end the call. 3. LCD Screen Displays messages and indicator icons. When the flip is open, Power Save mode automatically dims the screen and then darkens it if no keys are pressed. 4. Left Soft Key Use to select an action within a menu. 5. Side Keys Use to adju[...]

12 VX8700 Phone Overview Rear view Battery terminals Camera Key microSD™ Slot Battery Cover Side keys Battery latch ● In the standby mode (opened) : Controls ringer volume Battery Charging Port, Cable Connector , and Headset Adapter Port Camera key V oice Commands Key NOTES • It’s important to fully charge the battery before using the phone[...]

VX8700 13 How to Install Y our microSD™ Card 1. T o install a microSD™ card, remove the battery cover from the back of the phone as illustrated. 2. Remove the battery from the opening on the back of the phone and you will see a graphic indicating the microSD insertion point. 3. Insert the microSD™ card into the correct direction until the slo[...]

14 VX8700 Menus Overview G G ET ET I I T T N N OW OW 1. Music & T ones 1. V CAST Music 2. Get New Ringtones 3. My Ringtones 4. My Music 5. My Sounds 6. Sync Music 2. Picture & Video 1. V CAST Videos 2. Get New Pictures 3. My Pictures 4. My Videos 5. T ake Picture 6. Record Video 7. PIX Place 3. Games 4. News & Info 5. T ools on the Go 6[...]

VX8700 15 3. Bluetooth Menu 1. Add New Device 4. Sounds Settings 1. Master V olume 2. Call Sounds 2.1. Call Ringtone 2.2. Call Vibrate 3. Alert Sounds 3.1. TXT Message 3.2. Pic-Video Message 3.3. V oicemail 4. Keypad V olume 5. Service Alerts 5.1. ERI 5.2. Minute Beep 5.3. Call Connect 5.4. Charge Complete 6. Power On/Off 6.1. Power On 6.2. Power O[...]

16 VX8700 Getting Started with Y our Phone Installing the Battery 1. Place the edge of the battery that has the battery terminals into the opening on the back of the phone [1], then press it into place [2]. 2. Align the tabs on the battery cover with the slots on the back of the phone [3], then press the cover down until it clicks [4]. Removing the[...]

VX8700 17 Battery T emperature Protection If the battery gets overheated, the phone will automatically turn off. When you turn the phone back on, a message pops up alerting you that the phone was powered off for your safety . Battery Charge Level Y ou can find the battery charge level at the top right of the LCD screen. When the charge level become[...]

18 VX8700 Getting Started with Y our Phone NOTE Y our phone has a V oice Commands feature that also lets you make calls by phone number , name, or location. Correcting Dialing Mistakes Press once to erase the last digit entered, or hold it down for at least two seconds to delete all the digits. Redialing Calls 1. Press twice to redial the last numb[...]

VX8700 19 Quick Access to Convenient Features Vibrate Mode Sets the phone to vibrate instead of ring ( is displayed). T o set Vibrate Mode press and hold . T o return to Normal Mode, press and hold . Mute Function The Mute Function prevents the transmission of your voice to the caller . T o quickly activate Mute press Left Soft Key [Mute] , then to[...]

20 VX8700 Quick Access to Convenient Features V oice Commands V oice Commands allow you to do things by verbal command (e.g., make calls, confirm V oicemail, etc.). Press the V oice Commands Key and follow the prompts to set up your voice command(s). NOTE V oice Commands can also be started with the designated key on your Bluetooth ® device. Pleas[...]

VX8700 21 Entering and Editing Information T ext Input The following key functions are available to help with text entry: Left Soft Key : Press to change text input mode. Shift : Press to change case (initial cap, caps lock, lowercase). Next : Press to display other matching words in the database. Space : Press to complete a word and insert a space[...]

22 VX8700 Entering and Editing Information Abc (Multi-tap) T ext Input T ype text pressing keys multiple times for words not in the phone’ s database. 1. Press Left Soft Key to change to Abc mode. 2. Press to change to ABC Caps Lock. 3. Press . LG is displayed. 123 (Numbers) T ext Input T ype numbers pressing each key only once. 1. Press Left Sof[...]

VX8700 23 Adding Words to the W ord Database If a word is not in the W ord database, add it using Abc (Multi-tap) mode text entry . 1. Press Left Soft Key to change to Abc (multi- tap) mode. 2. Press . Bop is displayed. 3. Press Left Soft Key to change to W ord mode to add the word Bop to the W ord database. 4. Press to erase the existing word. 5. [...]

24 VX8700 Contacts in Y our Phone’ s Memory Store up to 1000 entries with up to 5 phone numbers each. Storing Basics 1. Enter a number (max. 48 digits), then press Left Soft Key [Save] . 2. Use the Navigation Key to select Add New Contact/ Update Existing , then press . 3. Use the Navigation Key to select Mobile 1 / Home/ Work / Mobile 2/ Fax , t[...]

VX8700 25 Speed Dial Allows you to set up your Speed Dials. 1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts] , then use the Navigation Key to select an entry. 2. Press Left Soft Key [Edit] . 3. Use the Navigation Key to select a phone number , then press Right Soft Key [Options] . 4. Use the Navigation Key to select Set Speed Dial , then press . 5. Enter a Speed[...]

26 VX8700 Contacts in Y our Phone’ s Memory Adding Another Phone Number From the standby mode 1. Enter a phone number , then press Left Soft Key [Save] . 2. Use the Navigation Key to select Update Existing , then press . 3. Use the Navigation Key to select an existing entry , then press . 4. Use the Navigation Key to select Mobile 1 / Home / Work[...]

VX8700 27 Changing the Default Number The Default Number is the phone number you entered when you created the Contact. Another number can be saved as the Default Number . 1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts] . 2. Use the Navigation Key to select an entry. 3. While viewing a Contact, press to edit. 4. Use the Navigation Key to highlight a phone number[...]

28 VX8700 Contacts in Y our Phone’ s Memory 4. Press Right Soft Key [Options] . 5. Press Remove Speed Dial . 6. Press Ye s . Searching Y our Phone’ s Memory The VX8700 phone is able to perform a dynamic search of the contents in your phone’ s memory and display them in ascending order . Search by scrolling alphabetically or by letter . Scroll[...]

VX8700 29 From Recent Calls 1. Press [MENU] . 2. Press the Navigation Key downward to select RECENT CALLS , and press . 3. Use the Navigation Key to select Missed / Received / Dialed / All , then press . 4. Use the Navigation Key to select the phone number . 5. Press to place the call. Speed Dialing Allows you to make phone calls quickly and easily[...]

30 VX8700 GET IT NOW G G E E T T I I T T N N O O W W Get It Now ® allows you to do more than just talk on your phone. Get It Now is a technology and service that allows you to download and use applications on your phone. With Get It Now , it’ s quick and easy to personalize your phone to your lifestyle and tastes. Just download the applications [...]

VX8700 31 GET IT NOW Access and Options 1. Press [MENU] . 2. Press the Navigation Key to select GET IT NOW and press . 3. Press Music & T ones 4. Select a submenu by pressing the number that corresponds with the submenu. 1.1 V CAST Music Allows you to download a variety of music via V CAST whenever and wherever you are. 1. Press [MENU] -> pr[...]

32 VX8700 GET IT NOW ● Alert Sounds : Press the corresponding number key to set the ringtone for one of the following: All Messages / TXT Message / Picture-Video Message / Voicemail 1.4 My Music Allows you to store and to listen to music right from your phone. Connect to V CAST to download a variety of music, transfer music between your phone and[...]

VX8700 33 GET IT NOW 1.6 Sync Music Allows you to synchronize the music clips from a PC to your phone. V erify that the transfer was successful on the confirmation screen. 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key upward to select GET IT NOW and press -> press [Music & T ones] -> press [Sync Music] . Sync your music from your PC to y[...]

34 VX8700 GET IT NOW 2. Press the Navigation Key upward to select GET IT NOW and press . 3. Press Picture & Video . 4. Select a submenu. 2.1 V CAST Videos V CAST brings the world to your mobile phone with full-motion video and sound. Catch up with what’ s happening with video clips from news, sports, entertainment, or weather (must be in VCAS[...]

VX8700 35 GET IT NOW 4. The video clip will begin playback shortly after being selected. T o download a Video Clip 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key upward to select GET IT NOW and press -> press [Picture & Video] -> press [V CAST Videos] . 2. Read the description of the video clip and press Right Soft Key [Options] . 3. Pres[...]

36 VX8700 GET IT NOW 2. From Video Clips Catalog, select a category . 3. Select Content Provider . 4. Press Right Soft Key [Options] . 5. Select Alerts . 6. Select Configure Alerts and press . 7. Select content for alerts desired and press to save. 2.2 Get New Pictures Allows you to connect to Get It Now and download a variety of images for My Pict[...]

VX8700 37 GET IT NOW Bluetooth picture via Bluetooth. Send via Allows you to send a selected Bluetooth picture via Bluetooth. Supported only when a BIP (Bluetooth Imaging Profile)- equipped device is available. Mark Multiple Y ou can mark multiple pictures. NOTE The option 'Send via Bluetooth' is not displayed when you select pictures pro[...]

● the Navigation Key : Stop ● the Navigation Key : FF ● the Navigation Key : Rewind 4. Press Right Soft Key [Options] to select one of the following options: Set As Wallpaper/ File Info 2.5 T ake Picture Lets you to take digital pictures. 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key upward to select GET IT NOW and press -> press [Picture[...]

VX8700 39 GET IT NOW 4. Press Left Soft Key [Save] . The picture is stored in My Pictures . 2.6 Record Video Lets you record a video message with sound. 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key upward to select GET IT NOW and press -> press [Picture & Video] -> press [Record Video . 2. Set the brightness the Navigation Key , zoom th[...]

40 VX8700 GET IT NOW 3. Games Allows you to download games and applications from the Get It Now server . Choose the software you want from the list displayed on the screen. 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key upward to select GET IT NOW and press -> press [Games] . 2. Press [Get New Applications] . 4. News & Info The News & In[...]

VX8700 41 ● T ext or numbers Y ou can select the items by moving the cursor and pressing the appropriate Soft Keys. Scrolling Use the Navigation Key to scroll through the content. A cursor lets you know which item is currently selected. Fast Scrolling Press and hold the Navigation Key to quickly move the cursor up and down on the current screen. [...]

42 VX8700 GET IT NOW T o change the input mode, press the Right Soft Key . T o create an upper case character , press . Deleting T ext/Number Entered When entering text or numbers, press to clear the last number , letter , or symbol. Press and hold to clear the input field completely. Initiating a Phone Call From the Browser Y ou can make a phone c[...]

VX8700 43 MESSAGING M M E E S S S S A A G G I I N N G G SHORT CUT From the standby mode, pressing Left Soft Key is a hot key to your MESSAGING. T ext messages, Picture messages, and the V oicemail box become available as soon as the phone is powered on. ● Check types of messages by pressing Left Soft Key [Message] . ● Make a call to the callbac[...]

44 VX8700 MESSAGING 1.1 TXT Message The Basics of Sending a Message 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key upward to select MESSAGING , and press -> press [New Message] -> press [TXT Message] . 2. Enter the phone number of the recipient or the email address for an email message. Y ou can enter up to 10 addresses for a single message. [...]

VX8700 45 MESSAGING of the text. Alignment / Font Size / Font Style / T ext Color / Background Priority Level Gives priority to the message. High / Normal Callback # Inserts a pre-programmed callback number with your message. On / Off / Edit Save Quick T ext Allows you to define phrases for Quick T ext. Cancel Message Cancels message editing and go[...]

46 VX8700 MESSAGING 5. Use the Navigation Key to highlight Picture and press Left Soft Key [My Pics] . Use the Navigation Key to select the image you want to send, then press . 6. Use the Navigation Key to highlight Sound , then press Left Soft Key [Sounds] . Use the Navigation Key to select the audio file you want to send then press . 7. Use the N[...]

VX8700 47 MESSAGING Priority Level Gives priority to the message. High / Normal Cancel Message ● Editing Picture 3. Press Right Soft Key [Options] . 4. Select the option(s) to customize. Preview/ Save As Draft/ Add Slide/ Priority Level/ Remove Picture/ Cancel Message ● Editing Sounds 3. Press Right Soft Key [Options] . 4. Select the option(s) [...]

48 VX8700 MESSAGING ● Editing Address 2. Press Right Soft Key [Add] . 3. Select the option(s) to customize. From Contacts Y ou can enter phone numbers stored in the Contacts. Recent Calls Select from recently dialed phone numbers. Group Y ou can enter phone numbers saved as Group in Contacts. T o PIX Place Sends the message to PIX Place. T o Cont[...]

VX8700 49 MESSAGING 2. Inbox The phone alerts you in 3 ways when you receive a new message: ● By displaying a message notification on the screen. ● By sounding a sound or vibration, if set. ● By blinking (only when you get a high priority message). Viewing Y our Inbox 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key upward to select MESSAGING a[...]

50 VX8700 MESSAGING 3. Sent Up to 100 sent messages can be stored in Sent lists and contents of sent messages verify whether the transmission was successful or not. 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key upward to select MESSAGING and press -> press [Sent] . 2. Options from here: ● Press Left Soft Key [Erase] . ● Press Right Soft Key[...]

VX8700 51 MESSAGING 4. Drafts Displays draft messages. 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key upward to select MESSAGING and press -> press [Drafts] . 2. Options from here: ● Press Left Soft Key [Erase] . ● Press Right Soft Key [Options] . Send Sends the selected message. Lock/Unlock Locked messages cannot be deleted by the Erase Dra[...]

52 VX8700 MESSAGING 2. When the recorded announcement begins, press # to interrupt (if applicable) 3. An easy-to-follow setup tutorial will begin. Follow the instructions to set up your new password and record a greeting. 6. Mobile IM Allows you to send and receive an Instant Message at any time. 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key upwar[...]

VX8700 53 MESSAGING All Messages 1. Auto Save (On/ Off/ Prompt) With this feature on, messages are automatically saved in the Sent folder when transmitted. 2. Auto Erase (On/ Off) With this feature on, read messages are automatically deleted when you exceed the storage limit. 3. Quick T ext Allows you to display , edit, and add text phrases. These [...]

54 VX8700 MESSAGING Pic-Video Message 1. Auto Receive (On/Off) Allows you to directly download the content when receiving a Picture message. 2. Signature (None/ Custom) Allows you make/edit a signature to automatically send with your messages. Erasing Messages Allows you to erase all messages stored in your Inbox, Sent, or Drafts folders. Y ou can [...]

VX8700 55 CONT ACTS C C O O N N T T A A C C T T S S The Contacts Menu allows you to store names, phone numbers and other information in your phone’ s memory. SHORT CUT Pressing Right Soft Key is a hot key to Contacts List. 1. New Contact Allows you to add a new number to your Contacts List. NOTE Using this submenu, the number is saved as a new Co[...]

CONT ACTS 56 VX8700 3. Groups Allows you to view your grouped Contacts, add a new group, change the name of a group, delete a group, or send a message to everyone in the selected group. 1. Press [MENU] -> press [CONT ACTS] -> press [Groups] . 2. Use the Navigation Key to highlight a group to view then press . ● Press Left Soft Key [New] to [...]

VX8700 57 CONT ACTS 5. In Case of Emergency (ICE) This menu allows you to store names, phone numbers and other information, which will be very helpful in case of emergency . Also, it allows you to read, add, edit, or erase the notes yourself as necessary in case an emergency takes place. 1. Press [MENU] -> press [CONT ACTS] -> press [In Case [...]

58 VX8700 RECENT CALLS 6. My Name Card Allows you to view all of your personal Contact information including name, phone numbers, and email address. 1. Press [MENU] -> press [CONT ACTS] -> press [My Name Card] . 2. Use the Navigation Key to highlight the information you want to enter , then press [EDIT] . 3. Enter your information as necessar[...]

VX8700 59 ● Press to view the entry . ● Press to place a call to the number . ● Press Right Soft Key [Options] to select: Save(Contact Details) / Erase / Lock(Unlock) / Erase All / View T imer ● Press Left Soft Key [Message] to select: TXT Message/ Picture Message/ Video Message 2. Received Allows you to view the list of incoming calls; up [...]

60 VX8700 RECENT CALLS ● Press Left Soft Key [Message] to select: TXT Message/ Picture Message/ Video Message 4. All Allows you to view the list of all calls; up to 270 entries. 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key downward to select RECENT CALLS , and press -> press [All] . 2. Use the Navigation Key to highlight an entry , then ● [...]

VX8700 61 SETTINGS & T OOLS S S E E T T T T I I N N G G S S & & T T O O O O L L S S The Settings & T ools Menu has options to customize your phone. 1. My Account Connects to the operator's server and you can get your account's information. 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key downward to select SETTINGS & TOO[...]

62 VX8700 SETTINGS & TOOLS Call Alert Ring Only / Caller ID + Ring / Name Repeat 2.1.1 Call <Name or Number> Say "Call" and then call someone simply by saying the phone number or name. Please speak clearly and exactly as in your Contacts list. When you have more than one contact numbers, you can state the name and number type of[...]

VX8700 63 SETTINGS & T OOLS 2.1.7 Help Provides a general guideline to using V oice Commands. 2.2 Calculator Allows you to perform simple mathematical calculations. Y ou can enter numbers up to the sixth decimal place. Calculations can be made with up to 3 lines at one time. 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key downward to select SETT[...]

64 VX8700 SETTINGS & TOOLS 5. Highlight a Calendar setting field, then press Left Soft Key [Set] . For each Calendar event you can set: ● Start T ime ● End T ime ● Repeat ● Until ● Alerts ● T ones 6. Use the Navigation Key to choose a setting, then press . 7. Press [SAVE] when Calendar information is complete. 2.4 Alarm Clock Allows[...]

VX8700 65 SETTINGS & T OOLS 2. Press Right Soft Key [Cities] to check out a list of available cities. 3. Select a city from the list, then press . The display shows the position of the city on a global map. 4. Press again to zoom in on the city and view its date and time infomation. 2.6 Notepad Allows you to add, read, edit, and erase notes to [...]

66 VX8700 SETTINGS & TOOLS and press -> press [T ools] -> press [USB Mass Storage] . 3. Bluetooth Menu The VX8700 is compatible with devices that support the Bluetooth ® headset, hands-free, serial port, dial-up networking, object push for vCard and vCal, Advanced Audio Distribution (Stereo), File T ransfer Profile(s), PhoneBook Access P[...]

VX8700 67 SETTINGS & T OOLS 3.1 Add New Device Pairing is the process that allows the handset to locate, establish, and register 1-to-1 connection with the target device. For pairing with a new Bluetooth ® device 1. Follow the Bluetooth ® accessory instructions to set the device to pairing mode. 2. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key [...]

68 VX8700 SETTINGS & TOOLS ● Icon References When a Bluetooth ® Wireless Connection is Searched (neither connected nor paired). ● Icon References When Successfully Connected My Phone Name Allows you to edit the name of the Bluetooth ® device when Add New Device menu is highlighted. 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key downward t[...]

VX8700 69 6. Press to save and exit. TIP Bluetooth ® wireless connection is dependent on your Blueooth stereo device. Even though you want to connect with a headset that supports both HFP and A2DP , you may only be able to connect with one. Set On Allows you to set the phone's Bluetooth ® power On/Off. 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigat[...]

T ransferring Audio When a Bluetooth ® audio device is connected, Audio T o Phone/ Audio T o Device is displayed in the Options menu. Audio T o Phone Sound comes from the Bluetooth ® audio device. Audio T o Device Sound comes from the handset. Y ou have the following options in the paired device. ● For devices that support OBEX profiles: 1. Rem[...]

VX8700 71 SETTINGS & T OOLS ● In case your search fails to find any pairing device, select found device instead. ● Print Picture allows you to print to devices that support BPP profiles. 4. Sounds Settings Provides options to customize the phone’ s sounds. 4.1 Master V olume Allows you to set volume settings. 1. Press [MENU] -> press t[...]

72 VX8700 SETTINGS & TOOLS Settings] -> press [Call Sounds] -> press [Call Vibrate] . 2. Use the Navigation Key to select a setting, then press . On / Off 4.3 Alert Sounds Allows you to select the alert type for a new message. 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key downward to select SETTINGS & TOOLS and press -> press [Sou[...]

VX8700 73 SETTINGS & T OOLS end of every minute during a call. Call Connect Alerts you when the call is connected. Charge Complete Alerts you when the battery is completely charged. 3. Use the Navigation Key to select a setting, then press . 4.6 Power On/Off Allows you to set the phone to sound a tone when the phone is powered on/off. 1. Press [...]

74 VX8700 SETTINGS & TOOLS 5.1.2 ERI Banner If you use ERI Service, ERI T ext is shown on the sub banner . 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key downward to select SETTINGS & TOOLS and press -> press [Display Settings] -> press [Banner] -> press [ERI Banner] . 2. Use the Navigation Key to select a setting, then press . On [...]

VX8700 75 SETTINGS & T OOLS 3. Select from available screens then press . 5.4 Display Themes Allows you to choose the color of the background screen. 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key downward to select SETTINGS & TOOLS and press -> press [Display Settings] -> press [Display Themes] . 2. Use the Navigation Key to select a[...]

76 VX8700 SETTINGS & TOOLS World Clock) / Off ● For Front Clock: Normal(Blue)/ Normal(Red)/ Normal(Water)/ Analog/ Horizontal Digital/ V ertical Digital 4. Press Left Soft Key [View] to preview the selected clock format. 5.7 Front Alignment Allows you to choose either Left alignment or Right alignment for the text on the external LCD on your [...]

VX8700 77 SETTINGS & T OOLS 6.2 Set Shortcut Keys Allows you to set a shortcut to phone menus using the down, up, left and right Navigation Keys. 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key downward to select SETTINGS & TOOLS and press -> press [Phone Settings] -> press [Set Shortcut Keys] . 2. Use the Navigation Key to select a se[...]

78 VX8700 SETTINGS & TOOLS 2. Use the Navigation Key to select a setting, then press . Location On / E911 Only NOTES • GPS satellite signals are not always transmitted, especially under bad atmospheric and environmental conditions, indoors, etc. • When a location lock mode is activated in the Security Menu, the lock code is required when yo[...]

VX8700 79 SETTINGS & T OOLS 6.6.2 Restrictions Allows you to set separate restrictions for Location Setting, Calls, Messages, and Dial Up Modem. 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key downward to select SETTINGS & TOOLS and press -> press [Phone Settings] -> press [Security] . 2. Enter the four-digit lock code. 3. Press Restri[...]

80 VX8700 SETTINGS & TOOLS On Power Up The phone is locked when it is turned on. 6.6.4 Lock Phone Now 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key downward to select SETTINGS & TOOLS and press -> press [Phone Settings] -> press [Security] . 2. Enter the four-digit lock code. 3. Press Lock Phone Now . 6.6.5 Reset Default Allows you t[...]

VX8700 81 SETTINGS & T OOLS 6.8 NAM Select Allows you to select the phone’ s NAM (Number Assignment Module) if the phone is registered with multiple service providers. 1. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key downward to select SETTINGS & TOOLS and press -> press [Phone Settings] -> press [NAM Select] . 2. Use the Navigation K[...]

82 VX8700 SETTINGS & TOOLS NOTE Auto with Handsfree is available only when any external device is connected to your phone. When Ringer is set to mute, such as the settings below , Ringer is not activated. ● When 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[...]

VX8700 83 SETTINGS & T OOLS TTY + T alk: - Users who can talk but cannot hear receive a text message and send voice through TTY equipment. TTY + Hear: - Users who can hear but cannot talk send a text message and receive voice through TTY equipment. TTY Off: - Normal users send and receive without TTY equipment. Connecting TTY Equipment and a T [...]

84 VX8700 SETTINGS & TOOLS TTY Mode (T ele T ype writer) 7.4 One T ouch 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. Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key downward to select SETTINGS & TOOLS and press ->[...]

VX8700 85 SETTINGS & T OOLS 8. Memory Allows you to check your VX8700 internal phone memory as well as the microSD external memory . The VX8700 can access the following file types stored on the removable microSD card. My Pictures: png, jpg, bmp, gif My Sounds: mid, qcp (used for MMS, cannot be set as ringtones) My Videos: 3gp, 3g2 My Music: wma[...]

86 VX8700 SETTINGS & TOOLS 8.3 Card Memory Shows the memory information saved in the card. 1.Press [MENU] -> press the Navigation Key downward to select SETTINGS & TOOLS and press -> press [Memory] -> press [Card Memory]. 2. Select Memory Usage / My Pictures / My Videos/ My Music / My Sounds then press . NOTE The option Card Memory[...]

VX8700 87 Safety T T I I A A S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Y our wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver . When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequen[...]

88 VX8700 Safety T ips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phon[...]

VX8700 89 Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider (or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives). Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determi[...]

90 VX8700 Safety Potentially Explosive Atmosphere T urn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always marked clearly . [...]

VX8700 91 S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep the user guide in an accessible place at all times after reading it. Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the product. ?[...]

92 VX8700 Safety ● Only use the approved battery charger . Otherwise, you may cause serious damage to your phone. ● Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery pack charger abroad. Battery Information and Care ● Please dispose of your battery properly or take it to your local wireless carrier for recycling. ● The battery d[...]

VX8700 93 pen) may short-circuit the phone. Always cover the receptacle when not in use. ● Don’t short-circuit the battery . Metallic articles such as a coin, paperclip or pen in your pocket or bag may short-circuit the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery) upon moving. Short-circuit of the terminal may damage the bat[...]

94 VX8700 ● Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear . ● Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily . Caution! Avoid Potential Hearing Loss. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is a common cause of prevent[...]

VX8700 95 • Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises such as rock concerts that might cause temporary hearing loss. T emporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal. • Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you experience ringing in your ears, hear muffled speech or experience any temp[...]

96 VX8700 F F D D A A C C o o n n s s u u m m e e r r U U p p d d a a t t e e 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 [...]

VX8700 97 VX8700 97 ● Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones; ● Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and ● Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possibl[...]

98 VX8700 Safety 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable Radio Frequency (RF) energy because of the short distance [...]

VX8700 99 health. Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer , glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies demo[...]

100 VX8700 Safety The FDA has been a leading participant in the W orld Health Organization International Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world. Th[...]

VX8700 101 phone so you can find your phone’ s RF exposure level in the online listing. 8. What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy coming from wireless phones? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposure from wireless phon[...]

102 VX8700 Safety wireless phone connected to a remote antenna. Again, the scientific data does 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 RF exposure from wireless phone use. 10. What about children using wirele[...]

VX8700 103 are safe from wireless phone EMI. The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that n[...]

104 VX8700 Safety 1 1 0 0 D D r r i i v v e e r r S S a a f f e e t t y y T T i i p p s s Y our wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When operating a car , driving is your first respons[...]

VX8700 105 are going. It is common sense. Do not get caught in a dangerous situation because you are reading or writing and not paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles. 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. T ry to plan your calls before you begin your trip [...]

106 VX8700 Safety services. But you can still use your wireless phone to lend a hand. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency wireless number . The above tips a[...]

VX8700 107 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. Because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels to u[...]

108 VX8700 Safety F F C C C C H H e e a a r r i i n n g g - - A A i i d d C C o o m m p p a a t t i i b b i i l l i i t t y y ( ( H H A A C C ) ) R R e e g g u u l l a a t t i i o o n n s s f f o o r r W W i i r r e e l l e e s s s s D D e e v v i i c c e e s s On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in W[...]

VX8700 109 phone rating values are then added together . A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is considered for best use. In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equal M5. This should provide the hearing aid user with “no[...]

110 VX8700 Accessories Chargers Batteries Portable Stereo Speakers Headset Adapter with Charging Port Holster Bluetooth Stereo Lanyard Headset with Music Controller Music Essentials Kit Pouch There are a variety of accessories available for your phone and three easy ways to purchase them: shop online anytime at www .verizonwireless.com, call us at [...]

VX8700 111 LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT 1. WHA T THIS W ARRANTY 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: (1) The limited warranty for the product extends for TWELVE (12) MONTHS begin[...]

112 VX8700 LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT (8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal customer use. (9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings. (10) Products used or obtained in a rental program. (11) Consumables (such as fuses). 3. ST A TE LA W RIGHTS: No other express war[...]

VX8700 113 Glossary T T e e r r m m i i n n o o l l o o g g y y EZ T ip Calc Feature for easy bill calculation using the total cost, tip, and number of people as variables. Advanced V oice Recognition Feature that allows you to perform a wide range of verbal commands by training the phone to recognize your individual speech patterns. Bluetooth ® w[...]

114 VX8700 Glossary A A c c r r o o n n y y m m s s a a n n d d A A b b b b r r e e v v i i a a t t i i o o n n s s DTMF D ual- T one M ulti F requency (or “touch-tone”) is a method used to communicate keys pressed on the phone. Pressing a key generates two simultaneous tones, one for the row and one for the column to determine which key was pr[...]

10 Driver Safety T ips 104 A Accessories 110 Add New Device 67 Alarm Clock 64 Alert Sounds 72 All 60 Answer Options 81 Auto NAM 81 Auto Retry 82 B Backlight 74 Banner 73 Battery Charge Level 17 Bluetooth Menu 66 C Calculator 63 Calendar 63 Call Settings 81 Call Sounds 71 Call Waiting 19 Caller ID 19 Card Memory 86 Changing Letter Case 22 Charging t[...]

O One T ouch Dial 84 P Phone Info 86 Phone Memory 85 Phone Overview 11 Phone Settings 76 Picture & Video 33 Picture Message 45 PIX Place 39 Power On/Off 73 R Received 59 Receiving Calls 18 RECENT CALLS 58 Record Video 39 Redialing Calls 18 Removing the Battery 16 S Safety Information 91 Save Options 85 Screen Icons 18 Security 78 Sent 50 Servic[...]