WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VERIZON WIRELESS You’re now connected to the power of America’s best, most reliable wireless network. * This guide will help you understand your new wireless phone and all the things you can do with it. For more details, please refer to the User Guide.
W I R E L E S S B A S I C S HOW TO SIGN UP FOR NEW EVERY TWO You are automatically enrolled when you sign up for a 2-year agreement on a calling plan with a monthly access of $34.99 or higher. If you maintain service on a calling plan of $34.99 or higher and fulfill your 2-year term, you will qualify for a free wireless device.
GETTING STARTED The following shows key components of your wireless phone. 1. Earpiece 2. Flip 3. LCD Screen 4. Side Volume Keys 5. Left Soft Key Outside 6. OK Key Display 7. SEND Key 8. Battery Charging Port, Cable Connector, and Headset Adapter Port 9.
2.) The charge time varies depending upon the battery level. NOTICE Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone. Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
POWERING THE PHONE ON AND OFF Turn your phone on and get ready to start calling. Powering the Phone On 1.) Install a charged battery or connect the phone to an external power source. 2.) Press until the LCD screen lights up. Powering the Phone Off Press and hold until the display turns off.
W I R E L E S S B A S I C S PLACING AND RECEIVING CALLS Try out your new phone by making your first call. Here’s how you do it: Tip: During a call, use Voice Command Key ( ) to turn on speakerphone mode.
PROGRAMMING AND USING SPEED DIAL NUMBERS Need a number fast? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered with speed dialing. Programming Speed Dial Numbers Allows you to set up your Speed Dials. 1. Press Right Soft Key [Contacts], then use to select an entry. 2.
W I R E L E S S B A S I C S CHANGING RINGERS AND TONES When your phone rings, make sure you like the way it sounds. Here’s how to pick a Ringer or Tone: Selecting a Ringer or Tone 1.) Press [MENU], twice and press...
ACCESSING YOUR VOICEMAIL* When you can’t get to your phone, here’s how to check your messages: New Customer Dial (*VM) Send from your phone or dial your wireless phone number from any touch-tone phone. ● When the recorded announcement begins, press to interrupt (if applicable).
G E T I T N O W ® W I T H V C A S T Now playing on your phone. OVERVIEW OF GET IT NOW WITH V CAST Find out how fast you can get into the action with Get It Now with V CAST. Send Picture and Video Messages to friends and family.
MESSAGING & CHAT Let your thumbs do the chatting. Get It Now with V CAST gives you four EZ ways ® to talk without talking. With all these options, the next time you have something to say, save your breath and just send it. Sometimes a word is all you need to say.
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G E T I T N O W ® W I T H V C A S T Now you can talk to your friends, without actually talking. Welcome to instant messaging (IM). Choose from MSN ® Messenger Service, AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo! ®...
TONES & FUN Customize your wallpaper. Get the coolest ringtones. Or simply save the world. Now your wireless phone is packed with tons of cool stuff to keep you entertained, anywhere you go. Classic. Sports. Action. Casino. Movie. Puzzle. What’s your gaming pleasure? However you like to play, Get It Now with V CAST makes sure the fun never stops with exciting ®...
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G E T I T N O W ® W I T H V C A S T Ringback Tones Assign your friends and family preselected songs to hear instead of a ring. Now, before you pick up, they can jam out. Whether it’s golden oldies for mom and dad or that goofy theme song for your best friend, Ringback Tones will keep everyone entertained.
NEWS & INFO With Get It Now with V CAST, you’ll have access to Mobile Web 2.0, TXT Alerts and Tools on the Go. Find the news you want or have it come to you — all on your wireless phone. Now, a few seconds is all it takes to get up-to-the-minute information. Your new phone can put a world of information right at your fingertips.
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G E T I T N O W ® W I T H V C A S T Everything you need to know while you’re on the go. Find a great restaurant or the nearest ATM. Application fees may apply. Applications vary by phone model. Coverage and service not available everywhere. All brand and product names not owned by Verizon Wireless are the property of their respective owners.
GET IT NOW WITH V CAST Now Playing on Your Phone Give your gaming a third dimension. Catch the latest music videos and listen to your favorite songs. Keep up-to-date with streaming news clips from NBC News, sports updates from FOX Sports and entertainment from E! Entertainment Television.
G E T I T N O W ® W I T H V C A S T V CAST VIDEO Now you can catch up on the latest news between meetings or after class, get courtside seats wherever you’re sitting and experience a whole world of streaming video clips —...
V CAST GAMES You’re not just playing games now, you’re part of the action. With 3-D Gaming on your phone, a new dimension of excitement lives in the palm of your hand. Three Easy Steps to Start Playing: Step 1: Choose “Games”...
G E T I T N O W ® W I T H V C A S T V CAST MUSIC Verizon Wireless takes your phone to a whole new place and man, does it sound good. V CAST Music lets you transform your phone into a portable music player. Transfer the music you have already purchased.
V CAST DEMO Don’t just take our word for it; take it for a test drive and find out more about your V CAST services at www.verizonwireless.com/vcast. Experience what it feels like to have a mobile entertainment center at your command.
G E T I T N O W ® W I T H V C A S T V CAST MUSIC Formatting your memory card Step 1: Turn on your phone. Play/Pause Key Keys to unlock Step 2: Insert microSD card into microSD memory card slot.
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How to Purchase Songs From Your Phone Step 1: Go to your phone’s “Get It Now” menu. Select “Music & Tones” and then “V CAST Music” to open the V CAST Music catalog. Step 2: Browse or search the catalog to preview and choose the songs you want. Step 3: Select the music you want to purchase.
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G E T I T N O W ® W I T H V C A S T How to Purchase Music From The V CAST Music Online Store to Your PC Use Windows Media Player 10* to access the V CAST Music Online Store. There you can browse, preview and select new songs.
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How to Play Songs With Your Phone Closed You can also start the music player while the handset is closed by pressing and holding the “Play” key. The music player will begin playing all the music stored on your phone. How to Sync Music From Your PC to Your Phone Step 1: Use the USB cable to connect your phone to your PC.
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G E T I T N O W ® W I T H V C A S T How to Create Playlists on Your Phone Step 1: Go to the “Get It Now” menu, select “Music & Tones” then select “My Music”. Step 2: After the application is open, select “Playlists”.
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V CAST Music Frequently Asked Questions Are iPod ® and iTunes ® music files compatible with my V CAST Music-capable phone? No. Only music imported from a CD via Windows Media™ Player 10, purchased from the V CAST Music service or other purchased Windows Media formatted music are compatible. What are the system requirements? To access the V CAST Music Online Store from a PC or to transfer music from your PC to a Verizon Wireless V CAST Music phone, you will need both the...
G E T I T N O W ® W I T H V C A S T PICTURE MESSAGING Snap it. Share it. Snapping and Sending a Picture 1.) Press from Standby mode. 2.) Using the phone screen as your viewfinder, press to take a picture.
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Creating Picture Caller IDs 1.) Press the center navigation Key Left. 2.) Press My Pictures. 3.) Select your desired picture with the center navigation Key press Right Soft Key [Options]. 4.) Select Set As using the center navigation Key Up/Down then press 5.) Select Picture ID and press , then select name from contact list...
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G E T I T N O W ® W I T H V C A S T Store it. Storing a Picture on Your Phone 1.) Snap the photo and press [TAKE]. Select Left Soft Key [Save]. The picture is stored in My Pictures. Sending a Message Using a Picture Stored in the Phone’s Gallery 1.) Press the center navigation Key Left.
VIDEO MESSAGING Share it. Recording and Sending a Video Message 1.) Press and hold for about 3 seconds from standby mode. 2.) Using the phone screen as your viewfinder, press to begin recording (up to 15 seconds per video) and again to stop.
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G E T I T N O W ® W I T H V C A S T Store it. Storing a Video Message on Your Phone 1.) Press and hold for about 3 seconds to enter the Video mode. 2.) Using the phone screen as your viewfinder, press to begin recording and again to stop (up to 15 seconds per video).
TXT MESSAGING Sending a New TXT Message 1.) Press Left Soft Key [Message]. 2.) Enter New Msg and select TXT Msg. 3.) Enter the phone number or e-mail address of the recipient and press 4.) Enter the message up to 160 characters, and press to send the message.
G E T I T N O W ® W I T H V C A S T Predictive TXT Input Type text using one keystroke per letter. The phone translates keystrokes into common words by using the letters on each key and a compressed database. From the text message screen, press Left Soft Key to change the case to Word Mode.
USING GET IT NOW WITH V CAST Accessing Get It Now with V CAST 1.) In standby mode, press the navigation right to directly access the Get It Now Menu. ● Options from here: Music & Tones / Pictures & Video / Games / News &...
G E T I T N O W ® W I T H V C A S T USING MOBILE WEB Mobile Web 2.0 Now you can access news, sports, weather, and email from your Verizon Wireless device. Launching Mobile Web 1.) Press to launch the Browser.
(SPP), dial-up networking (DUN), object push (OPP) for vCard, Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), and Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP) Profile(s).* You may create and store 20 pairings within the VX8600 and connect to one device at a time. The approximate communication range for Bluetooth ®...
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B L U E T O O T H ® For pairing new Bluetooth device ® 1. Follow the Bluetooth ® accessory instructions to set the device to pairing mode. 2. Press [MENU], 2 times, . Set the desired device to pairing. 3.
Discovery Mode Allows you to set whether your device is able to be searched by other Bluetooth devices in the area. 1. Press [MENU], 2 times, 2. Press Right Soft Key [Options]. 3. Press [Discovery Mode]. 4. Use to select a setting, then press Visible/ Hidden Note: If you choose Visible for Discovery Mode, your device is able to be searched by other in-range Bluetooth ®...
A C C E S S O R I E S When it comes to keeping in touch, your new phone with Verizon Wireless service is all you’ll ever need. Nonetheless, here are some great ways to accessorize your phone. BLUETOOTH STEREO LANYARD HEADSET WITH MUSIC CONTROLLER The cutting edge wireless technology meets true freedom of...
THREE WAYS TO ACCESSORIZE Adding accessories is as easy as 1, 2, 3 with three simple ways to expand your phone. 1. Visit our Communications Stores in person. verizonwireless.com 2. Go to and click on Accessories. 3. Try our Accessories Hotline at 1.866.VZ GOT IT...
A S S I S T A N C E MAY WE HELP YOU? Manage Your Account Online The key word here is “ease”. When you manage your account online, everything you need to do can be done with ease. No more phone calls. No more checks to write. No more waiting for statements.
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verizonwireless.com is open 24 hours a day for customer service, general information, even shopping. But just in case, be sure to keep these numbers handy: • Customer Service (6am –11pm): *611 SEND • 24-Hour Technical Support: *611 SEND • 411 Connect ®...