Page 1: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions Read these instructions. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide. WARNING! Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death. 1. Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode.
Page 2 Important Safety Precautions 1. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom. 2. Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. This could cause a fire.
Page 3 6. Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire. 7 . Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Redialing Calls Receiving Calls Precautions Screen Icons Table of Contents Quick Access to Convenient Features Welcome Vibrate Mode Technical Details Sounds Off Mute Function Phone Overview Volume Quick Adjustment Installing the Battery Call Waiting Removing the Battery Caller ID Voice Commands Menu Tree...
Page 5 Changing the Default Number 31 7. Drafts 8. Web Alerts Deleting 9. Short Codes Speed Dialing Contacts MSG Settings Erasing Messages 1. New Contact Wireless Web 2. Contact List 1. Launch Web 3. Groups 2. Bookmarks 4. Speed Dials 3. Go to Site 5.
Page 6 Table of Contents Games & Apps 5. Alarm Clock 6. Stopwatch 1. Games 7. World Clock 2. Apps Tools 8. Notepad 9. Ez Tip Calc Settings 1. Bluetooth Menu 1.1 Add New Device 1. Sound Settings My Device Info 1.1 Master Volume Turn On 1.2 Call Sounds Discovery Mode...
Page 7 3.1 Backlight Settings 6. Memory 7. Phone Info 3.2 Volume 7.1 My Number 3.3 Notifications 7.2 SW/HW Version 3.4 Others 3.5 Plug-Ins 8.3 Icon Glossary 4. Phone Settings Safety 4.1 Airplane Mode TIA Safety Information 4.2 Set Shortcut Keys Safety Information 1 1 1 4.3 Voice Commands Warning! Important safety...
Page 8: Welcome
® word mark and logos 23-key keypad and Directional are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license. Other Long battery standby and talk trademarks and trade names are time those of their respective owners.
Page 9: Technical Details
Technical Details Important Information causes undesired operation. Industry Canada Compliance This user’s guide provides important information on the use This phone complies with and operation of your phone. Industry Canada RSS 133. This Please read all the information phone complies with the Class B carefully prior to using the phone limits for radio noise emissions as for the best performance and to...
Page 10 Technical Details energy emitted by FCC regulated metallic components should not transmitters. Those guidelines are be used. Avoid the use of consistent with the safety accessories that cannot maintain standard previously set by both 0.9 inches (2.0 cm) distance U.S. and international standards between the user’s body and the bodies.
Page 11 Caution Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or result in violation of FCC and IC regulations. Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna.
Page 12: Phone Overview
Phone Overview * Standby mode is when the phone is waiting for input from you. No menu is displayed and the phone isn’t performing any action. It’s the starting point for all of the instruction steps. This User Manual gives navigation instructions according to the default "list" Main Menu Layout in the Display Settings menu.
Page 13 Earpiece Camera Lens Lets you hear the caller and Used to take a photo. Keep it automated prompts. clean for optimal photo quality. Flip Front LCD Screen Use to make or answer calls. Flip open to Display digital clock and reveal the keypad to dial a number or answer phone status.
Page 14: Rear View
Phone Overview Rear view Battery Cover Battery Notes Notes • It’s important to fully Antenna equipped inside your charge the battery before phone. using the phone for the first time. If you hold the phone enclosing • Battery life and signal the lower edge, you may strength are significant interfere with the antenna's...
Page 15: Installing The Battery
Installing the Battery Removing the Battery Remove the battery cover by Turn the phone off. Slide the sliding it downward followed by battery cover to left side and the arrow indicator. Align the remove it. Use the opening near battery with the terminals near the top of the battery to lift the the top of the phone.
Page 16: Menu Tree
Menu Tree Contacts Wireless Web Tools 1. Bluetooth Menu 1. New Contact 1. Launch Web 2. Contact List 2. Bookmarks 2. Voice Commands 3. Groups 3. Go to Site 3. Calculator 4. Speed Dials 4. Calendar Media 5. My Name Card 5.
Page 17 4. Display Themes 1. Answer Options 5. Menu Style 2. Auto Retry 6. Clock Format 3. TTY Mode 7. Time Format 4. One Touch Dial 3. Games & Apps 5. Auto Prepend 1. Backlight 6. International Settings Dialing Code 2. Volume 6.
Page 18: Getting Started With Your Phone
To use the charger provided with your phone: Notice Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone. Improper handling of the Notice charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause Please make sure that the...
Page 19: Charging With Usb
Charging with USB Battery Temperature Protection You can use your computer to If the battery gets overheated, charge your phone. Connect one the phone will automatically turn end of the USB cable to the off. When you turn the phone charging accessory port on your back on, a message pops up phone and the other end to a...
Page 20: Battery Charge Level
Getting Started with Your Phone Battery Charge Level Turning the Phone On and You can find the battery charge Turning the Phone On level at the top right of the LCD screen. When the charge level becomes low, the battery 1.
Page 21: Making Calls
Making Calls Correcting Dialing Mistakes With the flip open, press 1. Make sure the phone is once to erase the last digit turned on. entered, or hold it down for at If not, open the flip and press least two seconds to delete all for about three seconds.
Page 22: Receiving Calls
Getting Started with Your Phone Receiving Calls Screen Icons When the phone is on, the top 1. When the phone rings or line of the LCD screen displays vibrates, you can answer the phone status icons. call by simply opening the flip. Note To see the icon glossary, with the flip open, go to MENU ->...
Page 23: Quick Access To Convenient Features
Quick Access to Convenient Features Vibrate Mode Mute Function Sets the phone to vibrate instead The Mute Function prevents the of ring ( is displayed). To transmission of your voice to the set Vibrate Mode, with the flip caller. To quickly activate Mute open, press and hold .
Page 24: Call Waiting
Quick Access to Convenient Features Call Waiting Voice Commands During a call, one beep indicates Voice Commands allow you to another incoming call. do things by verbal command (e.g., make calls, confirm Press to answer it and put Voicemail, etc.). With the flip the first call on hold.
Page 25: Entering And Editing Information
Entering and Editing Information Text Input Text Input Modes The following key functions are In a text field, press the Left Soft available to help with text entry: to display text modes. Left Soft Key : Press to Word / Abc / ABC / 123 / Symbols change text input mode.
Page 26: Contacts In Your Phone's Memory
Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory Storing Basics Customizing Individual Entries 1. With the flip open, enter a 1. With the flip open, press the number (max. 48 digits), then [Contacts] , Right Soft Key press the Left Soft Key [Save] . then use the Directional Key to highlight an entry.
Page 27: Speed Dial
Speed Dial 5. Enter a Speed Dial digit. Allows you to set up your Speed Use the keypad, then press Dials. 1. With the flip open, press the [Contacts] , Use the Directional Key Right Soft Key to highlight the Speed Dial then use the Directional Key digit, then press 6.
Page 28: Storing A Number With Pauses
Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory Storing a Number with [Save] . Pauses 5. Choose Add New Contact/ Update Existing . Pauses allow you to enter 6. Choose M obile 1/ Home/ additional series of numbers to Work/ Mobile 2/ Fax . access automated systems such as Voicemail or credit billing numbers.
Page 29: Adding Another Phone Number
Adding Another Phone From the Contact List Screen Number 1. With the flip open, press the [Contacts] . From standby mode Right Soft Key 2. Use the Directional Key 1. With the flip open, enter a to highlight an entry, then phone number, then press the [Save] .
Page 30 Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory Changing Saved Information Adding a Pause to a Contact Entry To edit any information you stored, access the Edit Contacts 1. With the flip open, press the [Contacts] . screen: Right Soft Key 1. With the flip open, press the [Contacts] .
Page 31: Changing The Default Number
Changing the Default Yes to set the new Number 6. Press number as the default. A confirmation message is The Default Number is the displayed. phone number you entered when you created the Contact. 7. Press again to save. Deleting Another number can be saved as the Default Number.
Page 32: Speed Dialing
Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory Speed Dialing Deleting a Speed Dial Allows you to make phone calls 1. With the flip open, press the [Contacts] . quickly and easily to numbers Right Soft Key stored in Contacts. 2. Use the Directional Key Note to highlight a Contact entry to [VIEW] .
Page 33 Multiple Digit Speed Dials When you press and hold a number key, it signals the phone to attempt a Speed Dial transmission. To dial Speed Dials with multiple digits, press the first digit(s) as necessary, then press and hold the last digit. For example, to Speed Dial 25, press , then press and hold Note...
Page 34: Contacts
Contacts Contacts 4. Enter the name and press the Directional Key downward. The Contacts Menu allows you 5. Use the Directional Key to store names, phone numbers and other information in your to highlight the phone phone’s memory. number type. Note 6.
Page 35: Groups
3. Groups 4. Use the Directional Key to scroll through your Allows you to view your grouped Contacts alphabetically. Contacts, add a new group, change the name of a group, Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to select delete a group, or send a message to everyone in the one of the following: New Contact / Dial 1 +...
Page 36: Speed Dials
Contacts Options Using a Group 4. Use the Directional Key to highlight the Speed Dial Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to select one of position, or enter the Speed [Set] . Dial digit and press the following: Send Message / Rename / 5.
Page 37: My Name Card
5. My Name Card Allows you to view all of your personal Contact information including name, phone numbers, and email address in one entry. 1. With the flip open, press [MENU] . Contacts . 2. Press My Name Card . 3.
Page 38: Missed Calls
Call History Call History Press the Right Soft Key [ Options ] to select: Details(Save To Contacts) The Contacts Menu allows you / Dial 1 + Number / Erase to store names, phone numbers / Lock(Unlock) / Erase All and other information in your / View Call Timers phone’s memory.
Page 39: Received Calls
2. Received Calls 3. Dialed Calls Allows you to view the list of Allows you to view the list of incoming calls; up to 90 entries. outgoing calls; up to 90 entries. 1. With the flip open, press 1. With the flip open, press [MENU] .
Page 40: All Calls
Call History 4. All Calls 5. View Call Timers Allows you to view the list of all Allows you to view the duration calls; up to 270 entries. of selected calls. 1. With the flip open, press 1. With the flip open, press [MENU] .
Page 41: Voicemail
Messaging Messaging 1. Voicemail Allows you to view the number of The phone can store over 350 new voice messages recorded in messages. The information the Voicemail box. Once you stored in the message is exceed the storage limit, old determined by phone mode and messages are overwritten.
Page 42: Create Message
Messaging 2. Create Message 4. Press the Directional Key downward. Allows you to create a message with Text, Picture and Sound and 5. Type your message in the text send it. The limit number of field. receivers and subject length of [SEND] .
Page 43 Editing Text Editing Picture 1. With the flip open, press the 1. With the flip open, press the [Options] . [Options] . Right Soft Key Right Soft Key 2. Select the options to 2. Select the options to customize. customize. [In case of SMS] Add Quick Text Allows you to...
Page 44 Messaging Editing Sound Editing Name Card 1. With the flip open, press the 1. With the flip open, press the [Options] . [Options] . Right Soft Key Right Soft Key 2. Select the options to 2. Select the options to customize.
Page 45: Inbox
3. Inbox Editing Subject 1. With the flip open, press the [Options] . Your phone will alert you when Right Soft Key you have new messages. By displaying a message 2. Select the options to notification on the screen. customize. [In case of SMS] By sounding a sound or Preview/ Save As Draft/ Add...
Page 46: Messaging 41
Messaging 4. Options from here: Add To Contacts Stores the callback number, email [ Erase ]. Press the Left Soft Key address, and numbers from the address of the received Press the OK Key [ OPEN ] to open the message into your Contacts.
Page 47: E-Mail
Open/ Read Multimedia works with many providers. Message 1. With the flip open, press the New/Unread Browser Directional Key [Messaging] . Messages E-mail . Opened/Read Browser 2. Press Messages 3. A Mobile Web Browser session New/Unread starts. Notification Messages 4. Highlight an email provider Open/Read Notification and press Messagesd...
Page 48: Sent
Messaging Instant Messaging . Press the Right Soft Key [Options] . 2. Press 6. Sent Forward Forwards a sent message to other destination Up to 200 sent messages can be address(es). stored in Outbox lists and contents of sent messages verify Resend Allows you to whether the transmission was...
Page 49: Drafts
7. Drafts Message Icon Reference Displays draft messages. Text/Picture/Voice Messages sent 1. With the flip open, press the Directional Key [Messaging] . Message delivered Drafts . Text/Picture/Voice 2. Press Messages failed 3. Options from here with a Multiple Messages message highlighted: sent Press the OK Key [EDIT] .
Page 50: Web Alerts
Messaging 8. Web Alerts Lock/Unlock Locked messages cannot be deleted Get alerts from your phone when by the Erase Drafts and Erase Web Messages has arrived. All functions. 1. With the flip open, press the Add To Contacts Stores the Directional Key [Messaging] .
Page 51: Msg Settings
MSG Settings 2. Auto Save (On/ Off/ Prompt) With this feature on, messages Allows you to configure settings are automatically saved in the for your messages. Outbox when transmitted. 1. With the flip open, press the 3. Auto Erase (On/ Off) Directional Key [Messaging] .
Page 52: Erasing Messages
Messaging 6. Callback # (On/ Off) unread) or only read messages in the Inbox. Erase Sent to Allows you to make your Press number displayed when you erase all unlocked messages send message. 7. Signature (None/ Custom) stored in the Outbox folder. Erase Drafts to Press Allows you make/edit a...
Page 53: Wireless Web
Wireless Web 1. Launch Web Browser Navigating Links embedded in content The Web feature allows you to view internet content especially designed for the mobile phone Flip Open: Select items or links interface. For specific information by moving the cursor with the on Web access through your Directional Key and pressing the phone, contact your service...
Page 54 Wireless Web Return to Home Page History Displays list of visited Web pages. Search Allows you to search Press and hold Using the Browser Menu various topics through the Web. Snapshots Take snapshot. Press the Right Soft Key [Menu] to view Browser choices. Reload Allows you to reload Items of Browser Menu the current Web page.
Page 55: Bookmarks
Entering/Deleting Text, Send Referrer Customize Numbers or Symbols HTTP Send Referrer Header. Connection Timeout Press to delete. Customize Request Timeout. 2. Bookmarks Key press Timeout Set the duration of each key press or List bookmarks to directly access connection. Security Displays the your favorite sites.
Page 56: Ringtones & Sounds
Media Media 1. Ringtones & Sounds Music Only Mode allows you to listen exclusively to your music (as you do with MP3 players). Set Personalize your phone with Music Only Mode to On if you don't want your listening enjoyment ringtones.
Page 57: My Ringtones
1.2 My Ringtones Alert Sounds: Press the corresponding number Allows you to select a desired key to set the ringtone for ringtone. one of the following: All Messages/ TXT 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] . Message/ Multimedia OK Key Media .
Page 58: My Sounds
Media 1.3 My Sounds Press the Right Soft Key [ Options ] to scroll to: Send/ Upload Online Allows you to select a desired Album/ Rename/ Lock/ sound or record a new sound. Erase All/ File Info/ Send via Bluetooth 1.
Page 59: Get New Pictures
2.1 Get New Pictures 6. Select the options to customize. Allows you to get new pictures Send a message. Send from the server connection. Wallpaper/ Picture ID Set As 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] . OK Key Take Picture Turns on the Media .
Page 60: Camera
Media 3. Camera Lock(Unlock) Lock(unlock) the selected picture. Print via Bluetooth/ Take pictures straight from your Print Print Preferences phone. Tips Name/ Date/ Time/ File Info Resolution/ Size of the To take a clear picture, set the proper brightness level and selected picture zoom before taking the picture.
Page 61 Note PHOTOMETRY Average/ Spot/ Spot Multiple Zooming is not available on the highest resolution. PREVIEW Actual view/ Full screen Select the option(s) to 6. Take a picture by pressing [TAKE] . customize. RESOLUTION 640x480 / 7. Press the Left Soft Key [Save] .
Page 62: Search The Web
Search 2. Find Ringtones & Wallpapers Allows you to search and purchase from a variety of content provided by your service Allows you to search and provider. Search download various Ringtones and Wallpapers via the Web. 1. Search the Web 1.
Page 63: Games & Apps
Games & Apps Games & Apps 2. Apps 1. Games Allows you to download applications, if available, once Get New is selected Launch Web Allows you to download games and you've connected to the once Get New is selected and browser.
Page 64: Bluetooth Menu
Tools Tools Note 1. Bluetooth Menu Your phone is based on the Bluetooth ® specification, but it is not guaranteed to work with all devices The LG5500 is compatible with enabled with Bluetooth ® wireless devices that support the technology. Phone does not support ALL Headset, Handsfree, Phonebook Bluetooth...
Page 65: Add New Device
For pairing with a new Phonebook Access: Allows sharing Bluetooth device ® of your name card, phonebook entries, and call history with a compatible Bluetooth device. 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] . OK Key Basic Printing: Allows Printing of Tools .
Page 66 Tools Enter the passcode and press Icon References When a the OK Key Bluetooth ® Wireless Connection is Searched 8. Once pairing is successful, (neither connected nor select either Always Ask or paired). Always Connect and press the OK Key .
Page 67: My Device Info
My Device Info Icon References When Successfully Connected Allows you to edit the name of the Bluetooth ® device when Add When an only mono New Device menu is highlighted. headset is connected with your LG5500 device 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] .
Page 68: Turn On
Tools Turn On Discovery Mode Allows you to set the phone's Allows you to set whether your Bluetooth ® power On/Off. device is able to be searched by other Bluetooth devices in the 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] .
Page 69: Supported Profiles
Supported Profiles Last Search Allows you to see profiles that Allows you to view the your LG5500 phone can information of the devices you support. have at least once tried to search. 1. Open the flip and press the Auto Pair Handsfree [MENU] .
Page 70: Transferring Audio
Tools Transferring Audio 2. Rename Device: You can rename the name of the When a Bluetooth ® audio device paired device. 3. Incoming Security: Allows you is connected, Audio To Phone/ Audio To Device is displayed in to set permission before the Options menu only during a connecting an incoming call.
Page 71 9. Send Calendar Event: You Note can transfer Calendar events When the device is connected to to other devices, except audio another handset the following extra devices. options where found: 10. Send Image: Allows you to Send Name Card/ Get Name Card/ Exchange Name Card/ Send send image saved in your Calendar Event...
Page 72: Voice Commands
Tools Get name card: Allows you to pull customized by pressing the Right [ Settings ] with the name card of other device. Soft Key flip open. Exchange name card: Allows you On/ Off to exchange my name card with Digit Dial Readout Automatic/ Always other device.
Page 73: Call
2.1 Call <Name or Number> message without asking for the message type. When using 'Send Message' command, speak Say "Call" and then call someone clearly and say the number, simply by saying the phone group name, or name exactly as number or name.

Page 74: Check
Tools 3. Calculator 2.4 Check <Item> The "Check" command allows Allows you to perform simple you to check out a wide range of mathematical calculations. You items from Phone Status/ Voicemail/ can enter numbers up to the Messages/ Missed Calls/ Time/ eighth decimal place.

Page 75: Calendar
4. Calendar 5. Press the Left Soft Key [ Add ]. Allows you to keep your agenda 6. Enter Subject, then scroll convenient and easy to access. down to the remaining Simply store your appointments settings. and your phone will alert you with a reminder you set.
Page 76: Alarm Clock
Tools 5. Alarm Clock 7. Use the Navigation Key to scroll to the information Allows you to set one of three you want to set, then press [ Set ] to alarms. At the alarm time, Alarm the Left Soft Key 1 (or 2 or 3) will be displayed view your setting choices.
Page 77: Stopwatch
6. Stopwatch 7. World Clock Allows you to use your phone as Allows you to determine the typical stopwatch. Start current time in another time measuring time and finish it zone or country by navigating pressing the OK Key with the left or right navigation keys.
Page 78: Notepad
Tools 8. Notepad 9. Ez Tip Calc Allows you to add, read, edit, Allows you to quickly and easily and erase notes. calculate bill amounts using the bill total, tip % and number of 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] .
Page 79: Sound Settings
Settings Settings 1.2 Call Sounds 1. Sound Settings Allows you to set how the phone alerts you for types of incoming calls. Provides options to customize the phone’s sounds. 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] . 1.1 Master Volume OK Key Settings.
Page 80 Settings 1.2.3 Audio Output 6. Use the Navigation Key to scroll to a ringtone then 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] . press the OK Key to save OK Key the sound. Settings. 1.2.2 Call Vibrate 2. Press Sound Settings.
Page 81: Alert Sounds
1.3 Alert Sounds 1.4 Keypad Volume Allows you to select the alert Allows you to set the keypad type for a new message. volume. 1. Open the flip and press the 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] . [MENU] .
Page 82: Service Alerts
Settings 1.5 Service Alerts Charge Complete Alerts you when the battery is completely Allows you to set any of the four charged. Alert options to either On or 6. Use the Navigation Key Off. to scroll to a setting, then 1.
Page 83: Power On/Off
1.6 Power On/Off 1.7 Voice Clarity Allows you to set the phone to 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] . sound a tone when the phone is OK Key Settings. powered on/off. 2. Press Sound Settings. 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] .
Page 84: Display Settings
Settings 2. Display Settings 2.2 Backlight Allows you to set the duration Provides options to customize for illuminating the backlight. the phone’s display screen. 2.1 Banner Screens and Keypad are set separately. Allows you to enter text to 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] .
Page 85: Wallpaper
2. Keypad: 7 Seconds/ 15 6. Select from available screens then press the OK Key Seconds/ 30 Seconds/ 2.4 Display Themes Always On/ Always Off 2.3 Wallpaper Allows you to choose the color Allows you to choose the kind of of the background screen.
Page 86: Menu Style
Settings 2.5 Menu Style 2.6 Clock Format Allows you to choose how the Allows you to choose the kind of Main Menu displays for menu clock to be displayed on the selection. front and main LCD screens. 1. With the flip open, press 1.
Page 87: Time Format
2.7 Time Format 6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then Allows you to choose the format press of time displayed on the clock of NOTE your phone. [V V i i e e w w ] Press the Left Soft Key 1.
Page 88: Games & Apps
Settings 3. Games & Apps 3.2 Volume 3.1 Backlight Settings 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] . OK Key Settings. Allows you to set the duration 2. Press for illuminationg the backlight. Games & Apps. 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] .
Page 89: Notifications
3.3 Notifications 3.4 Others 1. Open the flip and press the 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] . [MENU] . OK Key OK Key Settings. Settings. 2. Press 2. Press Games & Apps. Games & Apps. 3. Press 3.
Page 90: Plug-Ins
Settings 4. Phone Settings 3.5 Plug-Ins The Phone Settings Menu allows 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] . you to designate specific settings OK Key Settings. to customize how you use your 2. Press phone. Games & Apps. 4.1 Airplane Mode 3.
Page 91: Set Shortcut Keys
4.2 Set Shortcut Keys 4.3 Voice Commands Allows you to set a shortcut to 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] . phone menus using the down, OK Key Settings. up, left and right Navigation 2. Press Keys. Phone Settings. 3.
Page 92: Language
Settings 4.4 Language 4.5 Location Allows you to set the bilingual Allows you to set GPS (Global feature according to your Positioning System: Satellite preference. Choose either assisted location information English or French. system) mode. 1. Open the flip and press the 1.
Page 93: Security
4.6 Security 5. Enter the four-digit lock code. Edit Codes. 6. Press The Security menu allows you to 7. Choose Phone Only or Calls secure the phone electronically. & Services , then enter your 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] .
Page 94 Settings 4.6.3 Phone Lock 8. Scroll to a Restrictions submenu then press the OK Protects your phone from Location Setting/ Calls/ unauthorized use. Once the Messages phone is locked, it's in restricted mode until the lock code is 9. Use the Navigation Key entered.
Page 95 4.6.5 Lock Phone Now 7. Scroll to an option then press the OK Key Unlocked The phone is not 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] . OK Key Settings. locked (Lock code can be 2. Press used). On Power Up The phone is Phone Settings.
Page 96: System Select
Settings 4.7 System Select 7. Press the OK Key after reading the warning message. Allows you to set up the phone management environment. Leave 8. Press the OK Key this setting as the default unless select Revert. you want to alter system A confirmation message is selection as instructed by your displayed briefly before the...
Page 97: Nam Select
4.8 NAM Select 4.9 Data/Fax Allows you to set up the phone 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] . management environment. Leave OK Key Settings. this setting as the default unless 2. Press you want to alter system Phone Settings.
Page 98: Serving System
Settings 5. Call Settings 4.0 Serving System Allows you to set up the phone The Call Settings Menu allows management environment. Leave you to designate how the phone this setting as the default unless handles both incoming and you want to alter system outgoing calls.
Page 99: Auto Retry
5.2 Auto Retry 5. Use the Navigation Key to scroll to a setting, then Allows you to set the time the press the OK Key Flip Open/ Any Key/ Auto phone waits before automatically with Handsfree redialing a number when the attempted call fails.
Page 100: Tty Mode
Settings 5.3 TTY Mode 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] . OK Key Allows you to attach a TTY Settings. device enabling you to 2. Press Call Settings. communicate with parties also 3. Press using a TTY device. A phone TTY Mode.
Page 101 Connecting TTY Equipment TTY Full Users who cannot and a Terminal talk and hear send and receive a text message through TTY 1. Connect a TTY cable to TTY equipment. TTY + Talk connection on the terminal Users who can (TTY connection location is talk but cannot hear receive a the same as a headset jack).
Page 102: One Touch Dial
Settings 5.5 Auto Prepend 7. The voice or text message from the receiver end displays Allows you to initiate a speed on the TTY equipment display. dial call by pressing and holding 5.4 One Touch Dial the speed dial digit. If set to Off, designated Speed Dial numbers Allows you to initiate a speed will not function.
Page 103: International Dialing Code
6. Memory 5.6 International Dialing Code Allows you to check your Allows you to initiate a speed LG5500 internal phone memory. dial call by pressing and holding Shows the memory information the speed dial digit. If set to Off, saved in your phone. designated Speed Dial numbers 1.
Page 104: Phone Info
Settings 7. Phone Info 7 .2 SW/HW Version Allows you to view the versions Allows you to check My Number, of SW, PRL, Browser, AVR, MMS, SW/HW Version, and Icon Bluetooth ® , HW, MEID. Glossary. 7 .1 My Number 1.
Page 105: Icon Glossary
8.3 Icon Glossary Allows you to view all the icons and their meanings. 1. Open the flip and press the [MENU] . OK Key Settings. 2. Press Phone Info. 3. Press Icon Glossary. 4. Press...
Page 106: Safety
Safety TIA Safety Information ANSI C95.1 (1992) * NCRP Report 86 (1986) The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for ICNIRP (1996) wireless handheld phones. * American National Standards Exposure to Radio Frequency Institute; National Council on Signal Radiation Protection and Measurements;...
Page 107 Antenna Care power level than otherwise needed. Use only the supplied or an Driving approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, Check the laws and regulations modifications, or attachments on the use of wireless phones in could damage the phone and the areas where you drive and may violate FCC regulations.
Page 108 Safety Electronic Devices Persons with pacemakers: Most modern electronic Should ALWAYS keep the equipment is shielded from RF phone more than six (6) signals. However, certain inches from their pacemaker electronic equipment may not be when the phone is turned ON; shielded against the RF signals Should use the ear opposite from your wireless phone.
Page 109 Other Medical Devices motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its If you use any other personal representative regarding your medical device, consult the vehicle. You should also consult manufacturer of your device to the manufacturer of any determine if it is adequately equipment that has been added shielded from external RF energy.
Page 110 Safety Blasting Areas chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied To avoid interfering with blasting petroleum gas (such as propane or operations, turn your phone OFF butane); areas where the air when in a “blasting area” or in contains chemicals or particles areas posted: “Turn off two-way (such as grain, dust, or metal radio”.
Page 111: Safety Information
The battery doesn't need to or serious damage to the be empty before recharging. product. Charger and Adapter Safety Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your phone model since they are The charger and adapter are designed to maximize battery intended for indoor use only.
Page 112 Safety Explosion, Shock, and Fire Replace the battery when it no Hazards longer provides acceptable performance. The battery can Do not put your phone in a be recharged several hundred place subject to excessive dust times before replacement. and keep the minimum required Recharge the battery after distance between the power long periods of non-use to...
Page 113 when not in use. Do not place items containing magnetic components such as Don’t short-circuit the battery. a credit card, phone card, Metallic articles such as a bank book, or subway ticket coin, paperclip or pen in your near your phone. The pocket or bag may short- magnetism of the phone may circuit the + and –...
Page 114 Use accessories, such as the battery. If the phone does earphones and headsets, with not work, take it to an LG caution. Ensure that cables are Authorized Service Center. tucked away safely and do not Do not paint your phone.
Page 115: Warning! Important Safety Information 1
Warning! Important safety information Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings. Avoiding hearing damage Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking Permanent hearing loss may near you. occur if you use your phone For information about how to set and/or headset at a high volume.
Page 116 Safety Avoiding hearing damage Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking Permanent hearing loss may near you. occur if you use your headset at For information about how to set a high volume. Set the volume to a maximum volume limit on your a safe level.
Page 117: Fda Consumer Update 1
FDA Consumer Update level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many The U.S. Food and Drug studies of low level RF exposures Administration’s Center for have not found any biological Devices and Radiological Health effects.
Page 118 Safety authority to take action if Design wireless phones in a wireless phones are shown to way that minimizes any RF emit Radio Frequency (RF) exposure to the user that is energy at a level that is not necessary for device hazardous to the user.
Page 119 Environmental Protection stations that the wireless phone Agency networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher Occupational Safety and power than do the wireless Health Administration phones themselves, the RF National Telecommunications exposures that people get from and Information these base stations are typically Administration thousands of times lower than...
Page 120 Safety distance between the phone and produced conflicting results, and the user’s head. many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. These RF exposures are limited Animal experiments investigating by FCC safety guidelines that the effects of Radio Frequency were developed with the advice (RF) energy exposures of the FDA and other federal...
Page 121 per day. These conditions are studies was around three years. 5. What research is needed to not similar to the conditions decide whether RF exposure under which people use wireless from wireless phones poses a phones, so we do not know with health risk? certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health.
Page 122 Safety This is because the interval conducted to address important between the time of exposure to questions about the effects of a cancer-causing agent and the exposure to Radio Frequency time tumors develop — if they (RF) energy. do — may be many, many years. The FDA has been a leading The interpretation of participant in the World Health...
Page 123 (CRADA) to do research on Communications Commission wireless phone safety. The FDA (FCC) guidelines that limit Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposures. provides the scientific oversight, The FCC established these obtaining input from experts in guidelines in consultation with government, industry, and the FDA and the other federal academic organizations.
Page 124 Safety wireless phones must report the The standard, “Recommended RF exposure level for each model Practice for Determining the of phone to the FCC. The FCC Spatial-Peak Specific Absorption website Rate (SAR) in the Human Body http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety Due to Wireless Communications gives directions for locating the Devices: Experimental FCC identification number on...
Page 125 matter. This measurement is used by wireless phone every day, you to determine whether a wireless could place more distance phone complies with safety between your body and the guidelines. source of the RF, since the 9. What steps can I take to exposure level drops off reduce my exposure to Radio dramatically with distance.
Page 126 Safety wireless phones, including tumors or other ill effects. Their children and teenagers. If you recommendation to limit wireless want to take steps to lower phone use by children was exposure to Radio Frequency strictly precautionary; it was not (RF) energy, the measures based on scientific evidence that described above would apply to any health hazard exists.
Page 127 final draft, a joint effort by the approved by the IEEE in 2000. FDA, medical device The FDA continues to monitor manufacturers, and many other the use of wireless phones for groups, was completed in late possible interactions with other 2000.
Page 128: Driver Safety Tips
Safety (http://www.icnirp.de) 1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as World Health Organization speed dial and redial. Carefully (WHO) International EMF read your instruction manual Project and learn to take advantage of (http://www.who.int/emf) valuable features most phones National Radiological Protection offer, including automatic redial Board (UK)
Page 129 reach and where you can reach driving a car, you are not it without removing your eyes watching where you are going. from the road. If you get an It is common sense. Do not incoming call at an inconvenient get caught in a dangerous time, if possible, let your situation because you are...
Page 130 Safety may be distracting. Stressful 9. Use your wireless phone to or emotional conversations help others in emergencies. and driving do not mix; they Your wireless phone provides are distracting and even you a perfect opportunity to dangerous when you are be a “Good Samaritan”...
Page 131: Consumer Information On Sar
Consumer Information on SAR wireless phone to lend a hand. If you see a broken- (Specific Absorption Rate) down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken This Model Phone Meets the traffic signal, a minor traffic Government’s Requirements for accident where no one Exposure to Radio Waves.
Page 132 Safety were developed by scientific and standard operating positions engineering experts drawn from specified by the FCC with the industry, government, and phone transmitting at its highest academia after extensive reviews of certified power level in all tested the scientific literature related to frequency bands.
Page 133 worn on the body) as required The FCC has granted an by the FCC for each model. Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported This device was tested for typical SAR levels evaluated as in body-worn operations with the compliance with the FCC RF back of the phone kept 0.79 emission guidelines.
Page 134 Safety To find information that pertains one gram of tissue. The standard to a particular model phone, this incorporates a substantial margin site uses the phone FCC ID of safety to give additional number which is usually printed protection for the public and to somewhere on the case of the account for any variations in phone.
Page 135: Fcc Hearing-Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are Regulations for Wireless more immune than others to this Devices interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate. On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications The wireless telephone industry Commission (FCC) Report and...
Page 136 Safety successfully. Trying out the relatively immune to interference phone with your hearing device noise. The hearing aid and is the best way to evaluate it for wireless phone rating values are your personal needs. then added together. A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or normal use.
Page 137 user with “normal usage” while marks are referenced in Section using their hearing aid with the 20.19 of the FCC Rules. The HAC particular wireless phone. rating and measurement “Normal usage” in this context is procedure are described in the defined as a signal quality that is American National Standards acceptable for normal operation.
Page 138: Accessories
Accessories There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone. Consult your local dealer for availability. Optional items are sold separately. Travel Charger The travel charger allows you to charge your phone. Car Charger Battery USB Cable...
Page 139: Limited Warranty Statement
LG ELECTRONICS manufacture whichever is less. Inc. 2. During the warranty period, 3. The warranty in respect of a LG ELECTRONICS Inc. or its repaired or replaced authorized service network will PRODUCT/part shall extend repair or replace, at LG for the remaining warranty ELECTRONICS Inc.’s option,...
Page 140 PRODUCT or replacement limited to use of thereof to the CONSUMER. unauthorized spare parts in repairs), abuse, accident, 4. Upon request from LG Acts of God, spills of food or ELECTRONICS Inc., the liquids, improper installation CONSUMER may be required...
Page 141 PRODUCTS or part thereof at broken or show evidence of its cost to the authorized tampering or the service center of LG PRODUCT’S battery has ELECTRONICS Inc. LG been used in equipment ELECTRONICS Inc. shall bear...
Page 142 7. It is hereby expressly clarified INCLUDING THE IMPLIED that all warranties (express or WARRANTY OF implied) in respect of the MARKETABILTY OR PRODUCT are provided by LG MERCHANTABILITY OR ELECTRONICS Inc. alone. FITNESS APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. THE CONSUMER UNDERSTANDS THAT LG ELECTRONICS Inc.

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