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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:30 AM Page 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 battery to explode. Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode. Never
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:31 AM Page 2 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 severely. It may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone. Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as th
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:31 AM Page 3 Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire. 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 a fire. Store the battery out of reach of children. Be careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as e
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:31 AM Page 4 Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions . . . . .1 Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 GET IT NOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Access and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 1. Get Tunes & Tones . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Important Inf
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:31 AM Page 5 2.6 Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 2. Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 3. Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 2.7 Ez Tip Calc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 3. Sent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 4. Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 3. Sounds Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 4. Drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 5.
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:31 AM Page 6 Table of Contents 5.5 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Explosion, Shock, and Fire 9. Phone Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 5.5.1 Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .77 9.1 My Number . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 5.5.2 Edit Code . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 9.2 SW Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 General Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 5.5.3
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:31 AM Page 7 Welcome ® Thank you for choosing the VX8300 cellular phone NOTE The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks designed to operate with the latest digital mobile by LG is under license. Other trademarks and communication technology, Code Division Multiple trade names are those of their respective owners. Access (CDMA). Along with the many advanced features of the CDMA system, such as greatly
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:31 AM Page 8 Technical Details Technical Details * TSB -74: Protocol between an IS-95A system and ANSI J-STD-008 The VX8300 is an all digital phone that operates on 1xRTT system receives twice as many subscribers both Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) in the wireless section as IS-95. Its battery life is frequencies: Cellular services at 800 MHz and twice as long as IS-95. High-speed data Personal Communication Services (PCS) at 1.9 transmission is also
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:31 AM Page 9 CDMA Standard Designator Description TIA/EIA-95A CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface Basic Air TSB-74 14.4kbps radio link protocol and inter-band operations Interface ANSI J-STD-008 IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency band CDMA2000 1xRTT Air TIA/EIA-IS2000 Interface TIA/EIA/IS-634 MAS-BS TIA/EIA/IS/651 PCSC-RS Network TIA/EIA/IS-41-C Intersystem operations TIA/EIA/IS-124 Non-signaling data comm. TIA/EIA/IS-96-B Speech CODEC TIA/EIA/IS-637 Short Message S
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:31 AM Page 10 Technical Details FCC RF Exposure Information similar accessories containing metallic components should not be used. Avoid the use of WARNING! Read this information before operating accessories that cannot maintain 0.6 inches (1.5 the phone. cm) distance between the user’s body and the In August 1996, the Federal Communications back of the phone and have not been tested for Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its compliance with FCC R
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:31 AM Page 11 Phone Overview 1. Earpiece 2. Flip Open to answer an incoming call and close to end the call. 21 3. LCD Screen Displays messages and indicator icons. 4. Left Soft Key Use to display the function Message menu. 1 22 5. OK Key 6. SEND Key Use to make or answer calls. 7. Side Keys Use to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode and the earpiece volume during a call. 23 2 8. Voice Commands Key Use for quick access to Voice Commands. Outside 9. V
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:31 AM Page 12 Menus Overview G GET ET IIT T N NOW OW MESSAGING MESSAGING R RECENT CALLS ECENT CALLS 1. Get Tunes & Tones 1. New Msg 1. Missed 1. Get V CAST Music 2. Inbox 2. Received 2. Get New Ringtones 3. Sent 3. Dialed 3. My Ringtones 4. Drafts 4. All 4. My Music 5. Voicemail 5. View Timers 5. My Sounds 6. Email 6. Sync Music 7. Mobile IM 2. Get PIX & FLIX 8. Chat SETTINGS & TOOLS SETTINGS & TOOLS 1. Get V CAST Video 1. My Account 2. Get New PlX 3.
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:31 AM Page 13 Menus Overview 3. Sounds Settings 2. Backlight 4. One Touch Dial 2.1. Display 5. Voice Privacy 1. Master Volume 2.2. Keypad 6. Connections 2. Call Sounds 7. Ringer ID 3. Wallpaper 2.1. Call Ringtone 2.2. Call Vibrate 3.1. Main Wallpaper 8. Picture ID ® 3.2. Front Wallpaper 3. Alert Sounds 7. Bluetooth 3.1. TXT Message 4. Display Themes 1. Add New Device 3.2. PIX-FLIX Msg 5. Fonts 8. Memory 3.3. Voicemail Msg 1. Save Options 6. Clock Format 4.
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:31 AM Page 14 Getting Started with Your Phone The Battery Charging the Battery NOTE It’s important to fully charge the battery before To use the charger provided with your phone: using the phone for the first time. W Wa ar rn niin ng g! ! U Us se e o on nlly y t th he e c ch ha ar rg ge er r p pr ro ov viid de ed d w wiit th h t th he e V VX X8 83 30 00 0 p ph ho on ne e.. U Us siin ng g a an ny y o ot th he er r c ch ha ar rg ge er r c co ou
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.19 5:28 PM Page 15 Getting Started with Your Phone Signal Strength Chargers which have two grooves on the bottom are NOT compatible with this Call quality depends on the signal strength in your phone model. Inserting this type of charger into the phone may damage the charging area. You can tell how much signal strength you port. This charger is compatible with the have by the number of bars next to the signal VX1000, VX3200, VX3300, VX4650, VX4700, VX5200, VX610
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:31 AM Page 16 Getting Started with Your Phone Making Calls Redialing Calls 1. Make sure the phone is turned on. 1. Press twice to redial the last number dialed. If not, press for about three seconds. Receiving Calls If necessary, enter the lock code. 2. Enter the phone number. 1. To answer a call, press or open the flip. 3. Press . NOTE If you press Left Soft Key [Quiet] while the phone is ringing, the ringing or vibration is muted 4. Press to end the ca
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:31 AM Page 17 Screen Icons When the phone is on, the top line of the LCD screen displays phone status icons. To see the icon glossary, go to Menu -> SETTINGS & TOOLS -> Phone Info -> Icon Glossary on your phone. EVDO & Digital. 1X Only. EVDO Only. EVDO & 1X. Digital Only. Battery Strength. Indicates battery charge level. Standalone Mode. In Call State No icon indicates the phone is in standby mode. * Data Session. No Service indicator. The phone is not r
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:31 AM Page 18 Quick Access to Convenient Features Vibrate Mode Volume Quick Adjustment Sets the phone to vibrate instead of ring ( is Quickly adjust ringer and earpiece volumes by displayed). To set Vibrate Mode press and hold pressing the upper side key to increase and lower . To return to Normal Mode, press and hold key to decrease. . NOTE The earpiece volume can only be adjusted during a call and Key Beep volume can only be adjusted Lock Mode through t
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VX8300_2(E)_Rev1.3.qxd 2006.10.18 10:31 AM Page 19 Caller ID Speed Dialing Speed Dialing allows you to make phone calls Caller ID displays the number and/or name of the quickly and easily with a few keystrokes. Speed person calling when your phone rings. Dial number 1 is set to call your Voicemail. Voice Commands To dial Speed Dials Voice Commands allow you to do things by verbal For Speed Dials 1 to 9 press and hold the Speed command (e.g., make calls, confirm Voicemail, Dial number. etc.).
