Owner's Manual
Page 3
.../or battery and could cause the battery to explode. Violation of your phone or set up the hands-free kit near fire or with hazardous or flammable materials. G... be seriously injured. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is prohibited. (For example: aircraft) VX5500 1 G Never place your phone in a car, do not leave your battery near the air bag. G Do not use is deployed, you may... death. G Never use an unapproved battery since this user guide. G Do not use the phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode. G Never store your...
.../or battery and could cause the battery to explode. Violation of your phone or set up the hands-free kit near fire or with hazardous or flammable materials. G... be seriously injured. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is prohibited. (For example: aircraft) VX5500 1 G Never place your phone in a car, do not leave your battery near the air bag. G Do not use is deployed, you may... death. G Never use an unapproved battery since this user guide. G Do not use the phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode. G Never store your...
Owner's Manual
Page 4
...plug if it is being charged. G Do not use your phone. G Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating. G Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. G Do not disassemble the phone. 2 VX5500 Important Safety Precautions G Do not expose the battery charger or... adapter to direct sunlight or use it in high explosive areas as the phone may generate sparks. It may harm the internal circuit boards of the...
...plug if it is being charged. G Do not use your phone. G Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating. G Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. G Do not disassemble the phone. 2 VX5500 Important Safety Precautions G Do not expose the battery charger or... adapter to direct sunlight or use it in high explosive areas as the phone may generate sparks. It may harm the internal circuit boards of the...
Owner's Manual
Page 5
...Only use the batteries and chargers provided by other suppliers. G Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. The warranty will not be made only within a service area and that you ...For an emergency call can be applied to avoid electric shock or fire. VX5500 3 G Do not hold or let the antenna come into contact with your body during lightning storms ...to products provided by LG. This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation resulting in serious injury or death. G Be...
...Only use the batteries and chargers provided by other suppliers. G Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. The warranty will not be made only within a service area and that you ...For an emergency call can be applied to avoid electric shock or fire. VX5500 3 G Do not hold or let the antenna come into contact with your body during lightning storms ...to products provided by LG. This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation resulting in serious injury or death. G Be...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
... the Battery 18 Charging with USB 18 Battery Temperature Protection . . .18 Battery Charge Level 19 Signal Strength 19 Turning the Phone On and Off . . . .19 Turning the Phone On 19 Turning the Phone Off 19 Making Calls 19 Correcting Dialing Mistakes . . . . . .19 Redialing Calls 19 Receiving Calls 20 Screen Icons... MEDIA CENTER 27 1. Tunes & Tones 27 1.1 Get New Ringtones 27 1.2 My Ringtones 28 1.3 My Sounds 28 2. New Message 35 1.1 TXT Message 36 4 VX5500 Games 31 4. Pictures 29 2.1 Get New Pictures 29 2.2 My Pictures 29 2.3 Take Picture 30 2.4 Online Album 31 3.
... the Battery 18 Charging with USB 18 Battery Temperature Protection . . .18 Battery Charge Level 19 Signal Strength 19 Turning the Phone On and Off . . . .19 Turning the Phone On 19 Turning the Phone Off 19 Making Calls 19 Correcting Dialing Mistakes . . . . . .19 Redialing Calls 19 Receiving Calls 20 Screen Icons... MEDIA CENTER 27 1. Tunes & Tones 27 1.1 Get New Ringtones 27 1.2 My Ringtones 28 1.3 My Sounds 28 2. New Message 35 1.1 TXT Message 36 4 VX5500 Games 31 4. Pictures 29 2.1 Get New Pictures 29 2.2 My Pictures 29 2.3 Take Picture 30 2.4 Online Album 31 3.
Owner's Manual
Page 8
...Options 77 7.2 Auto Retry 78 7.3 TTY Mode 78 7.4 One Touch Dial 80 7.5 Voice Privacy 80 7.6 DTMF Tones 80 7.7 Assisted Dialing 80 8. Phone Settings 71 6.1 Airplane Mode 71 6.2 Set Shortcuts 72 6.2.1 Set My Shortcuts 72 6.2.2 Set Directional Keys 72 6.3 Voice Commands 73 6.4 Language 73 6.5... Memory 81 9. Phone Info 81 9.1 My Number 82 9.3 Icon Glossary 82 9.4 Software Update 82 Safety 84 TIA Safety Information 84 Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal 84 Antenna Care 84 Phone Operation 84 Tips on Efficient Operation 85 Driving 85 6 VX5500 Table of Contents ...
...Options 77 7.2 Auto Retry 78 7.3 TTY Mode 78 7.4 One Touch Dial 80 7.5 Voice Privacy 80 7.6 DTMF Tones 80 7.7 Assisted Dialing 80 8. Phone Settings 71 6.1 Airplane Mode 71 6.2 Set Shortcuts 72 6.2.1 Set My Shortcuts 72 6.2.2 Set Directional Keys 72 6.3 Voice Commands 73 6.4 Language 73 6.5... Memory 81 9. Phone Info 81 9.1 My Number 82 9.3 Icon Glossary 82 9.4 Software Update 82 Safety 84 TIA Safety Information 84 Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal 84 Antenna Care 84 Phone Operation 84 Tips on Efficient Operation 85 Driving 85 6 VX5500 Table of Contents ...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
and any use your phone step-by LG Electronics is under license. NOTE Find the interactive user guide on the web for your convenience where you for certain profiles) NOTE The... commands G Flash Wallpaper with fun animations G Bilingual (English and Spanish) Capability G Bluetooth® wireless technology (for choosing the VX5500 cellular phone designed to http://www.verizonwireless.com -> Support -> Phones & Devices -> then choose your phone model -> then select Equipment Guide. 8 VX5500 Along with the latest digital mobile communication technology, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA).
and any use your phone step-by LG Electronics is under license. NOTE Find the interactive user guide on the web for your convenience where you for certain profiles) NOTE The... commands G Flash Wallpaper with fun animations G Bilingual (English and Spanish) Capability G Bluetooth® wireless technology (for choosing the VX5500 cellular phone designed to http://www.verizonwireless.com -> Support -> Phones & Devices -> then choose your phone model -> then select Equipment Guide. 8 VX5500 Along with the latest digital mobile communication technology, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA).
Owner's Manual
Page 11
...'s authority to operated the equipment under FCC rules. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver - Technical Details The VX5500 is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of your warranty. Any unapproved changes or modifications will...installation. However, there is connected. - Technical Details Important Information This user's guide provides important information on the use your phone to its accessories may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Please read this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or ...
...'s authority to operated the equipment under FCC rules. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver - Technical Details The VX5500 is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of your warranty. Any unapproved changes or modifications will...installation. However, there is connected. - Technical Details Important Information This user's guide provides important information on the use your phone to its accessories may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Please read this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or ...
Owner's Manual
Page 12
...frequency channel by multiple users in the wireless section as IS-95. FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone. Those guidelines are consistent with analog mode. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of MSO (Mobile Switching Office), BSC...-801 TIA/EIA/IS-707-A Speech CODEC Short Message Service Packet Data Position Determination Service (gpsOne) High Speed Packet Data 10 VX5500 The following table lists some major CDMA standards. This results in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard...
...frequency channel by multiple users in the wireless section as IS-95. FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone. Those guidelines are consistent with analog mode. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of MSO (Mobile Switching Office), BSC...-801 TIA/EIA/IS-707-A Speech CODEC Short Message Service Packet Data Position Determination Service (gpsOne) High Speed Packet Data 10 VX5500 The following table lists some major CDMA standards. This results in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard...
Owner's Manual
Page 13
...for compliance with a damaged antenna. Caution Use only the supplied antenna. Contact your warranty and/or violate FCC regulations. Avoid the use the phone with FCC RF exposure limits. Don't use of accessories that cannot maintain 0.78 inches (2 cm) distance between the user's body and ...RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm) between the user's body and the back of the phone kept 0.78 inches (2 cm) from the body. VX5500 11 The design of the phone and have not been tested for a replacement antenna. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC ...
...for compliance with a damaged antenna. Caution Use only the supplied antenna. Contact your warranty and/or violate FCC regulations. Avoid the use the phone with FCC RF exposure limits. Don't use of accessories that cannot maintain 0.78 inches (2 cm) distance between the user's body and ...RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm) between the user's body and the back of the phone kept 0.78 inches (2 cm) from the body. VX5500 11 The design of the phone and have not been tested for a replacement antenna. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC ...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
... left or right. 5. No menu is waiting for input from you. Earpiece 2. Camera Key 18. Microphone 8. Accessory Charger Port Connects the phone to plug in the Display Settings menu. It's the starting point for convenient, hands-free conversations. 20. Flip 3. OK Key / Directional ... International Call Prefix Key 1. Earpiece Lets you to the battery charger, or other themes or menus are set, navigating the phone's menus may be different. 12 VX5500 Speakerphone Key Use to change to speakerphone mode. 7. 2.5 mm Headset Jack Allows you hear the caller and automated prompts. ...
... left or right. 5. No menu is waiting for input from you. Earpiece 2. Camera Key 18. Microphone 8. Accessory Charger Port Connects the phone to plug in the Display Settings menu. It's the starting point for convenient, hands-free conversations. 20. Flip 3. OK Key / Directional ... International Call Prefix Key 1. Earpiece Lets you to the battery charger, or other themes or menus are set, navigating the phone's menus may be different. 12 VX5500 Speakerphone Key Use to change to speakerphone mode. 7. 2.5 mm Headset Jack Allows you hear the caller and automated prompts. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 15
... the handset in to camera mode to delete entire words. NOTE Antenna equipped inside your phone's ability to end a call quality for voice or data transfer. VX5500 13 Front LCD Screen Display digital clock and phone status. 15. Right Soft Key Use to Camera function. Camera Key Use for about .../off and to send/receive calls. Rear view Battery Battery Cover NOTES • It's important to fully charge the battery before using the phone for optimal photo quality. 14. Microphone Allows other callers to hear you clearly when you may interfere with a quick press, but press and...
... the handset in to camera mode to delete entire words. NOTE Antenna equipped inside your phone's ability to end a call quality for voice or data transfer. VX5500 13 Front LCD Screen Display digital clock and phone status. 15. Right Soft Key Use to Camera function. Camera Key Use for about .../off and to send/receive calls. Rear view Battery Battery Cover NOTES • It's important to fully charge the battery before using the phone for optimal photo quality. 14. Microphone Allows other callers to hear you clearly when you may interfere with a quick press, but press and...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
Slide the battery cover to left side and remove it clicks into place. Use the opening near the top of the battery to the right side until it . Align the battery with the terminals near the top of the phone. Removing the Battery Turn the phone off. Align the battery cover then slide it to lift the battery out. 14 VX5500 Phone Overview Installing the Battery Remove the battery cover by sliding it downward followed by the arrow indicator.
Slide the battery cover to left side and remove it clicks into place. Use the opening near the top of the battery to the right side until it . Align the battery with the terminals near the top of the phone. Removing the Battery Turn the phone off. Align the battery cover then slide it to lift the battery out. 14 VX5500 Phone Overview Installing the Battery Remove the battery cover by sliding it downward followed by the arrow indicator.
Owner's Manual
Page 18
... Message 3. Service Alerts 1. Backlight 1. Wallpaper 1. Front Wallpaper 4. Font Size 8. Location 6. Edit Codes 2. Lock Phone Now 5. System Select 9. NAM Select 7. Answer Options Voice Commands 2. Calendar 5. Alarm 2 3. Alarm 3 6. Bluetooth... Security 1. Phone Lock 4. Power Off 7. Personal Banner 2. My Pictures 2. Display Themes 5. Airplane Mode 2. Restore Phone 8. Call Settings 1. Banner 1. Current Country 7. Charge Complete 6. Phone Settings 1. Voice Commands 4. Restrictions 3. Minute Beep 3. Power On 16 VX5500 2. Sounds Settings...
... Message 3. Service Alerts 1. Backlight 1. Wallpaper 1. Front Wallpaper 4. Font Size 8. Location 6. Edit Codes 2. Lock Phone Now 5. System Select 9. NAM Select 7. Answer Options Voice Commands 2. Calendar 5. Alarm 2 3. Alarm 3 6. Bluetooth... Security 1. Phone Lock 4. Power Off 7. Personal Banner 2. My Pictures 2. Display Themes 5. Airplane Mode 2. Restore Phone 8. Call Settings 1. Banner 1. Current Country 7. Charge Complete 6. Phone Settings 1. Voice Commands 4. Restrictions 3. Minute Beep 3. Power On 16 VX5500 2. Sounds Settings...
Owner's Manual
Page 19
One Touch Dial 5. Assisted Dialing 8. Software Update Some content in this user guide may differ from your phone depending on the phone software. Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. SW/HW Version 3. Memory 9. Auto Retry 3. My Number 2. Icon Glossary 4. VX5500 17 TTY Mode 4. Phone Info 1. Voice Privacy 6. DTMF Tones 7. 2.
One Touch Dial 5. Assisted Dialing 8. Software Update Some content in this user guide may differ from your phone depending on the phone software. Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. SW/HW Version 3. Memory 9. Auto Retry 3. My Number 2. Icon Glossary 4. VX5500 17 TTY Mode 4. Phone Info 1. Voice Privacy 6. DTMF Tones 7. 2.
Owner's Manual
Page 20
... SUPPORT > Click DOWNLOAD and search for your safety. 18 VX5500 When you turn off for LG USB Driver. Getting Started with Your Phone Charging the Battery To use the charger provided with your phone: NOTICE Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your phone. Improper handling of an incompatible charger, may cause damage...
... SUPPORT > Click DOWNLOAD and search for your safety. 18 VX5500 When you turn off for LG USB Driver. Getting Started with Your Phone Charging the Battery To use the charger provided with your phone: NOTICE Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your phone. Improper handling of an incompatible charger, may cause damage...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
... , press once to erase the last digit entered, or hold until the LCD screen lights up. Enter the phone number. 3. VX5500 19 As the charge level approaches empty, the phone automatically switches off . If not, open , press twice to redial the last number dialed. If necessary, enter... Press to an external power source. 2. Make sure the phone is turned on the signal strength in your area. Turning the Phone On and Off Turning the Phone On 1. Making Calls 1. Press . 4. Install a charged battery or connect the phone to end the call. You can find the battery charge...
... , press once to erase the last digit entered, or hold until the LCD screen lights up. Enter the phone number. 3. VX5500 19 As the charge level approaches empty, the phone automatically switches off . If not, open , press twice to redial the last number dialed. If necessary, enter... Press to an external power source. 2. Make sure the phone is turned on the signal strength in your area. Turning the Phone On and Off Turning the Phone On 1. Making Calls 1. Press . 4. Install a charged battery or connect the phone to end the call. You can find the battery charge...
Owner's Manual
Page 22
... the flip open, go to Voicemail. 2. NOTE If the Answer Options setting is on your phone. 20 VX5500 Press to mute the ringing or vibration for that call , or simply close the flip. Screen Icons When the phone is set to Any Key, you can : G Open the flip and press the Left Soft...] to end the call . G Open the flip and press the Right Soft Key [Ignore] to end the call by simply opening the flip. When the phone rings or vibrates, you can answer the call or send it directly to MENU -> Settings & Tools...
... the flip open, go to Voicemail. 2. NOTE If the Answer Options setting is on your phone. 20 VX5500 Press to mute the ringing or vibration for that call , or simply close the flip. Screen Icons When the phone is set to Any Key, you can : G Open the flip and press the Left Soft...] to end the call . G Open the flip and press the Right Soft Key [Ignore] to end the call by simply opening the flip. When the phone rings or vibrates, you can answer the call or send it directly to MENU -> Settings & Tools...
Owner's Manual
Page 23
...calling when your voice to the caller. Caller ID Caller ID displays the number and/or name and/or picture if applicable of your phone rings. Sounds Off Quickly deactivate your Bluetooth® device. Volume Quick Adjustment Quickly adjust ringer and earpiece volumes by verbal command (e.g., make ...calls, confirm Voicemail, etc.). VX5500 21 NOTE Voice Commands can only be started with the flip open , press the Voice Commands Key (on the left side of the phone to increase and lower volume side key to decrease. Quick Access to ...
...calling when your voice to the caller. Caller ID Caller ID displays the number and/or name and/or picture if applicable of your phone rings. Sounds Off Quickly deactivate your Bluetooth® device. Volume Quick Adjustment Quickly adjust ringer and earpiece volumes by verbal command (e.g., make ...calls, confirm Voicemail, etc.). VX5500 21 NOTE Voice Commands can only be started with the flip open , press the Voice Commands Key (on the left side of the phone to increase and lower volume side key to decrease. Quick Access to ...
Owner's Manual
Page 25
...Soft Key [Contacts], then use the Directional Key to set up your changes. Use the Directional Key to highlight a phone number, then press the Right Soft Key [Options]. 4. With the flip open , press the Right Soft Key [...Work/ Mobile 2/ Fax, then press . 4. Enter a Speed Dial digit. G Use the keypad, then press . Contacts in Your Phone's Memory Storing Basics 1. Speed Dial Allows you want, then press to highlight the Speed Dial digit, then press . 6. Use the ...the Left Soft Key [Edit]. 3. Customizing Individual Entries 1. G Use the Directional Key to save . VX5500 23
...Soft Key [Contacts], then use the Directional Key to set up your changes. Use the Directional Key to highlight a phone number, then press the Right Soft Key [Options]. 4. With the flip open , press the Right Soft Key [...Work/ Mobile 2/ Fax, then press . 4. Enter a Speed Dial digit. G Use the keypad, then press . Contacts in Your Phone's Memory Storing Basics 1. Speed Dial Allows you want, then press to highlight the Speed Dial digit, then press . 6. Use the ...the Left Soft Key [Edit]. 3. Customizing Individual Entries 1. G Use the Directional Key to save . VX5500 23
Owner's Manual
Page 26
... the Right Soft Key [Contacts]. 2. Use the Directional Key to highlight Update Existing, then press . 3. Pause types are: Wait (W) The phone stops dialing until you to enter additional series of digits. 1. From the Contact List Screen 1. Use the Directional Key to highlight Mobile 1/ Home.../ Work/ Mobile 2/ Fax, then press to save . 24 VX5500 Enter additional number(s) (e.g., pin number, credit card number, etc.). 4. Use the Directional Key to highlight an entry, then press the Left Soft ...
... the Right Soft Key [Contacts]. 2. Use the Directional Key to highlight Update Existing, then press . 3. Pause types are: Wait (W) The phone stops dialing until you to enter additional series of digits. 1. From the Contact List Screen 1. Use the Directional Key to highlight Mobile 1/ Home.../ Work/ Mobile 2/ Fax, then press to save . 24 VX5500 Enter additional number(s) (e.g., pin number, credit card number, etc.). 4. Use the Directional Key to highlight an entry, then press the Left Soft ...