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USER GUIDE LG 5 50 Pl ea se r ead this manual car e fu ll y bef or e op er ating y o u r mobile phone. Reta in i t f or fut ure r e f er enc e. ENGLISH P/N : M M B B 0 22 950 1 ( 1.
Important Safety Precautions 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. WA RN I N G! Violation of the instructions may cause serious injur y or death.
Important Safety Precautions 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.
3 Important Safety Precautions 1. Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire. 2. Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call. 3. Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal’ s teeth or nails, come into contact with the battery .
T able of Contents T able of Contents 4 Important Safe t y Pr ecautions 1 T able of Cont ents 4 W elcome 8 Important Informa tion 8 FCC P ar t 1 5 Cla ss B Compliance 8 Industry Canada Compliance 8 T .
5 T able of Contents M ed ia P laye r 2 4 1. Channel Listing 2 5 2. Memory Car d 2 5 Bluet ooth 2 6 1. Add De vice 2 7 2. T rust ed Devices 2 7 3. Ex change F older 28 4. Support ed Services 2 8 5. Set tings 2 9 5.1 On/Off 2 9 5.2 V isibilit y 2 9 5.3 Ex change F olders 2 9 5.
T able of Contents T able of Contents 6 Pic/V ideo 5 1 1. Camer a 5 1 2. Camcor der 5 3 3. Pic/V ideo Msg 5 4 4. My Pics/V ideos 5 4 5. PictBridge Print 5 5 6. Set tings & Info 5 5 Con tacts 5 6 1. Find/Add Entry 5 6 2. Gr oups 5 7 3. Speed Dials 5 8 4.
T able of Contents 7 9.2 V ersion 7 1 9.3 Icon Glossary 7 1 9.4 Adv anced 7 1 Safet y 7 2 TIA (T elecommunications Industry Association) Safe ty Information 7 2 Exposur e t o Radio F requency Signal 7.
8 Welcome W elcome Thank you for choosing the advanced and compact LG 550 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 phone offers: 1.
T echnical Details T echnical Details 9 T echnical Details The LG 550 is an all digital phone that operates on both Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) frequencies: cellular services at 800 Mhz and Personal Communication Services (PCS) at 1.
10 T echnical Details T echnical Details FCC RF Exposure Information WAR N IN G! Read this information befor e operating the phone. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.
Phone Overview 11 Phone Overview 1. Earpiece Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. 2. Flip Open the case to answer an incoming call and close to end the call. 3. L CD Screen Displays messages and indicator icons. 4. Na vigation K e y Scrolls through the phone’ s menu options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode.
Phone Overview 12 Phone Overview 8. T ALK K e y Allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call W aiting, or activate V oice Control. 9. V oice Contr ol K e y Allows you to dial by speaking a Contacts entry's name or to record voice memos. This key also turns the flash on/off while in camera or camcorder mode.
Menus Overview Menus Overview 13 1. W eb 2. Call History 1. Missed Calls 2. Incoming Calls 3. Outgoing Calls 4. Recent Calls 5. Delete History 1. Missed Calls 2. Incoming Calls 3. Outgoing Calls 4. Recent Calls 5. All Calls 3. Media Player 1 . Channel Listing 2.
14 Menus Overview *. Pic/Video 1. Camera 2. Camcorder 3. Pic/Video Msg 4. My Pics/Videos 5. PictBridge Print 6. Settings & Info 0. Contacts 1. Find/Add Entry 2. Groups 3. Speed Dials 4. My Name Card 5. Services # . Settings 1. Display 1. Greeting 2.
Getting Started with Y our Phone Getting Started with Y our Phone 15 The B attery The phone comes with a rechargeable battery . Keep the battery charged while not in use in order to maximize talk and standby time. The battery charge level is shown at the top of the LCD screen.
Charging the Battery T o use the charger provided with your phone: WAR N IN G! Use only the char ger provided with the phone. Using any char ger other than the one included with the LG 5 5 0 may damage y our phone or batter y . 1. Open the cap of the charger port at the bottom of your phone.
17 Getting Started with Y our Phone Installing the Faceplate Y ou can personalize your phone with a replaceable faceplate. T o install a new faceplate, simply follow the reverse of the sequence shown above. T urning the Phone On and Off T urning the Phone On 1.
18 Making Calls 1. Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, press for about 3 seconds. 2. Enter the phone number (include the area code if needed). 3. Press . If the phone is locked, enter the lock code. Call Failed - indicates the call did not go through.
Quick Access to Convenient Features 19 Quick Access to Convenient Features Lock Mode Sets your phone to require your 4-digit password in order to use the phone. Mute Function The Mute Function does not transmit your voice to the caller . T o quickly activate Mute highlight the Mute and press .
20 Speed Dialing Speed dialing is a convenient feature that allows you to make phone calls quickly and easily with a few keystrokes. Y our phone recalls the number from your Contacts, displays it briefly and then dials it. Speed Dial number 1 is for V oicemail.
We b The W eb feature allows you to view Internet content especially designed for the mobile phone interface. For specific information on W eb access through your phone, contact Bell Mobility . Access and Options Allows you to initiate a Wireless W eb session.
Ending the W eb Session Y ou can end a Web session by pressing . Navigating through the Browser While using the W eb, you will find the following: Numbered options (some options may not be numbered); Links (embedded in content); T ext or numeric input; Simple text.
1. Missed Calls Allows you to view the list of missed calls; up to 50 entries. 1. Press , , . 2. Use to highlight an entry , then Press to view the entry . Press to place a call to the number . Y ou can select from the following options: Call/ Save(Phone Book Info)/ Send Message/ Prepend/ Delete/ Next/ Previous 2.
5. Delete History Allows you to erase selected call list(s). 1. Press ,, . 2. Use to highlight the list of calls to erase, then press . Missed Calls/ Incoming Calls/ Outgoing Calls/ Recent Calls/ All Calls 3.
1. Channel Listing It's easy to access and view the multimedia Channel Listings on your LG 550 by LG from the phone's main menu. 1. Press , , .
Bluetooth The LG 550 is compatible with devices that support the Bluetooth ® headset and hands-free profile(s). Y ou may create and store 20 pairings within the LG 550 and connect to one device at a time. The approximate communication range for Bluetooth ® wireless technology is up to 30 feet (10 meters).
1. Add Device Pairing is the process that allows the handset to locate, establish and register 1-to-1 connection with the target device. 1. Press , , . For pairing new Bluetooth ® device 1. Press , , . 2. Follow the Bluetooth accessory instructions to set the device to pairing mode.
3. Exchange Folder When your phone has a FTP connection, you can upload, download or delete files in the handset from your PC. However , you may not access files in your PC from your handset. For the setting of this menu, go to Settings -> Bluetooth -> Exchange Folders .
Printing(BPP) to print pictures in your phone without copying the pictures to other PC’ s. This service is available with BPP profile enabled printers. The menu for “Printing via Bluetooth” is under “Pictures”. File T ransfer (FTP) : Allows the capability to receive nonprotected data files to a compatible Bluetooth device.
5.4 Bluetooth Info Allows you to select a Bluetooth name for your phone. Y our phone’ s Bluetooth name will appear to other in-range Bluetooth devices, depending on your visibility settings. 1. Press , , , . 2. Press Left Soft Key Rename . 3. Press to clear the current name.
Music Lets you use your phone as a portable personal jukebox. From the Music Store to a variety of streaming music options, you’re bound to find the music you want, when you want it.
Downloads Y ou have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below . Access and Options 1.
Screen Savers T o download an available Screen Saver to your phone: 1. Press , . 2. Scroll to Screen Savers and press . 3. Highlight Get New and press (The browser will launch and take you to the Screen Savers download menu). Applications T o download an available Application to your phone: 1.
Messaging 34 Messaging Messaging Access and Options 1. Press Menu . 2. Press Messaging . 3. Select a sub-menu. 1. Send Message 2. T ext Messages 3. Pic/V ideo Msg 4. W ebAlerts 5. V oicemail 6. Settings T ext messages, pages, and the voicemail box become available as soon as the phone is powered on.
1. Send Message Allows you to send text messages, picture messages, pages, and e-mail transmissions. Each message has a destination (up to 25 recipients per message) and information (Message). These are dependent upon the type of message you want to send.
Message Icon Reference Indicates a text message is saved as draft. Indicates the text message is duplicated. Indicates the text message is duplicated and locked. Indicates a text message is failed in transmission. Indicates the text message is locked.
37 Messaging Viewing Y our Inbox Up to 100 received messages can be stored in the Inbox. 1. Press , , , . 2. Use to highlight an Inbox message. Left Soft Key Reply . Right Soft Key Options . Lock(Unlock)/ Delete/ Delete Read Msgs/ Delete All 3.
erased if the Erase Outbox or Erase All feature is used. Delete Deletes the selected message from the Outbox. Delete all 3. Press . Options from here: Call(Go to List)/ Edit/ Lock(Unlock)/ Save Quick Msg/ Compose new/ Delete/ Delete All 2.4 Draft Displays draft messages.
39 Messaging 3. Pic/V ideo Msg Allows you to store the received picture messages in a separate folder . 1. Press , , . 4. W ebAlerts Allows you to store the received web messages in a separate folder . 1. Press , , . 5. V oicemail Allows you to view new voice messages recorded in the voicemail box.
6. Settings Allows you to configure 9 settings for messages. 6.1 Notification When you receive a text message, your phone notifies you by displaying an icon on your display screen. Y ou can also choose to be notified with a larger pop-up message on your display screen.
41 Messaging 6.5 Signature Each message you send can have a customized signature to reflect your personality . 1. Press , , , . 2. Select Custom and press . (If you do not wish to attach a signature to your outgoing messages, select None .) 3. Enter your signature and press .
T ools 42 T ools 6.7 Edit V oicemail # Y ou can edit your voicemail # and there are following options as well. 1. Press , , , . 2. Use to select a setting, then press . Save/ Hard Pause/ 2-sec Pause/ Cancel 6.8 W ebAlerts Automatically connects you to W ebAlerts when available.
1. Memory Card Y our phone is equipped with a 64MB microSD (Secure Digital) memory card and its adapter to expand the phone’ s available memory space. It allows you to easily store images, videos, music, and voice data in your phone. Inserting the microSD Card 1.
Viewing Memory in the microSD Card 1. Press , , . 2. Press Right Soft Key Options and select Memory Info (The used and available memory space will be displayed). Formatting the microSD Card 1. Press , , . 2. Press Right Soft Key Options and select Format Memory Card .
2. Music T ransmitter The FM transmitter lets you broadcast your Music Store or audio media player files to a car stereo or other FM receiver . A distance of five feet or less is recommended to minimize interference and provide the strongest signal. FM frequency range: 88.
7. Use to highlight a tone or an alert and press . 8. Use to select one of the available alarm ring types and press . 9. Press Left Soft Key Save . 4. Calculator 4.1 Calculator Allows you to perform simple mathematical calculations. Y ou can enter numbers up to the fifth decimal place.
5. V oice Control V oice Control is a convenient feature that allows you to make phone calls quickly and easily by saying a voice command that you have recorded in your Contacts.
T ools 48 T ools When to ring the alarm reminder On time/ 5 minutes/ 10 minutes/ 1 hour/ 1 day/ 2 days/ None Which ring alarm to sound Single T ones (Alert 1~Alert 5, T one 1~T one 9, Farewell)/ Ring T ones/ Melodies/ Downloads/ Get New 5. Press Left Soft Key Save .
Edit T itle Edit the title of the selected V oice Memo. Save/ Edit Mode: [Abc]/ Cancel Delete Y es/ No 8. Notepad Allows you to add, read, edit, and erase notes to yourself. 1. Press , , . 2. Press on <Add New> . to write a new note then press to save.
0. Mass Storage Enabling the Mass Storage allows you to connect your phone to your computer to view and transfer files to and from the microSD memory card. T o enable the Mass Storage Mode: 1. Insert a microSD memory card into your phone. 2. Attach the USB cable to your phone and your computer .
Pic/V ideo Y our phone’ s built-in camera gives you the ability to take full-color digital pictures, view your pictures using the phone’ s display , and instantly send them to family and friends. Access and Options 1. Press Menu . 2. Press Pic/V ideo .
4. Press Right Soft Key Options for more options: Send to send the picture to up to 25 contacts at one time. Upload to upload the picture you just took to the Picture Mail W eb site. Depending on your settings, you may be prompted to accept a PCS Vision connection.
2. Camcorder In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view , and send videos to your friends and family with your phone’ s built-in video camera. 1. Press , , . 2. Video Mail or Long V ideo to activate video mode. 3. Using the phone’ s main LCD as a viewfinder , aim the camera lens at your subject.
3. Pic/V ideo Msg Allows you to store your picture/video messages. 1. Press , , . 4. My Pics/V ideos Y our phone’ s picture storage area is called My Pics/Videos. There are three types of folders that can be used separately according to your needs: In Phone / Memory Card / Online Albums 1.
55 Pic/Video Online Albums T o save your pictures to online albums: 1. Select Ye s when prompted to save to an online album. (The PCS Picture Mail W eb site will start.) 2. Select Upload and then select Uploads or an album title to save your picture(s) to your online albums.
Contacts The Contacts Menu allows you to store names, phone numbers and other information in your phone’ s memory . When you access your Contacts, the number in parentheses represents the number of entries you have stored (up to 500). Access and Options 1.
T o Find Contacts Entries by Name: 1. Press , , . 2. Scroll through all the entries using your navigation key . Or enter the full letter of a name. 3. T o display an entry , highlight it and press . 4. T o dial the entry’ s default phone number , press .
3. Speed Dials Allows you to view your Speed Dials list, designate new Speed Dials, or remove Speed Dial designations entered in your Contacts. 1. Press , , . 2. Use to highlight the Speed Dial position (or enter the Speed Dial digit), then press . 3.
Settings 59 Settings Settings The Settings Menu has options to customize your phone. Access and Options 1. Press Menu . 2. Press Settings . 3. Select a sub-menu. 1. Display 2. Sounds 3. Roaming 4. Location 5. Messaging 6. Bluetooth 7. Security 8. Setup/Others 9.
Settings 60 Settings 4. Among the choices, select your favorite and press . 1.3 Screen Saver Allows you to choose the kind of screen savers to be displayed on your phone while not in use.
1.6 Skins Changing the Skin Color Y ou can customize your phone’ s display theme. 1. Press , , , . 2. Choose a setting, then press . Silver/ Blue/ Green/ Pink 1.7 Menu Styles Allows you to view the main menus as Grid or List. 1. Press , , , . 2. Select Grid or List .
1.0 Power Save Mode Display is lit for a designated length of time, allowing your convenience to use your phone in the dark. 1. Press , , , . 2. Use to select Off / 30 seconds / 60 seconds / 90 seconds , then press . (If you select Off , a prompt will be displayed.
63 Settings 2.3 V olume Allows you to set various volume settings. 1. Press , , , . 2. Select Ringer / Earpiece / Key Beep / Application / Power On/Off . 3. Use to adjust the volume of the ringer , then press . 2.4 Alerts Allows you to select the alert type just in cases of new V oicemail, Message, Service Change, Pic/Video Msg.
3.3 Data Roam Guard Y ou will be asked if you want to continue using your browser or other online applications when you are in a data roaming area. When Data Roam Guard is turned off, your phone will establish or maintain a data connection in a data roaming area without asking you for permission.
65 Settings 7. Security The Security Menu allows you to secure the phone electronically . 7.1 Lock Phone Keeps your phone from unauthorized use. Once the phone is locked, it is in restricted mode until the lock code is entered. Y ou can receive phone calls and still make emergency calls.
7 .2.2 R eset Pics Account Y ou can quickly and easily update your PCS Picture Mail profile from your phone. 1. Press , , . 2. Enter the four -digit lock code. The default lock code is commonly the last 4 digits of your phone number . 3. Press , Reset Pics Account .
67 Settings 4. In a pop up message, select Ye s / No . 7.6 Limit Calls Allows you to restrict outgoing calls. If you set this feature to On, you can only place calls to emergency numbers and phone numbers stored in your Contacts. Y ou can still receive calls in restrict mode.
8. Setup/Others The Setup/Others Menu allows you to designate how the phone handles both incoming and outgoing calls. 8.1 Auto Keyguard 1. Press , , , . 2. Press . 3. Use to select a setting, then press . On/ Off 8.2 Shortcuts Y our phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key to a favorite or often-used function.
69 Settings 8.5 Dialing Match Y our dialing match options allow you to enable or disable Abbreviated Dialing and Speed Dialing. 1. Press , , , . 2. Select Abbreviated Dialing , Contacts Match , or Speed Dial and press . 3. Select Enable or Disable and press .
8.7 Language Allows you to set the bilingual feature according to your preference. Choose between English and French. 1. Press , , , . 2. Use to select English or French , then press . 8.8 TTY Mode Allows you to attach a TTY (T eletype Writer) device enabling you to communicate with parties also using a TTY device.
71 Settings 9. Phone Info The Phone Info Menu provides you with specific information pertaining to your phone model. 9.1 My Phone Number Allows you to view your phone number . 1. Press , , , . 9.2 V ersion Allows you to view the versions of S/W , H/W , PRL , Browser and MCL.
Safety 72 Safety TIA (T elecommunications Industry Association) Safety Information 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 .
73 Safety T ips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Do not 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.
Safety Safety 74 Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy . Y our physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
For V ehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep the user’ s guide in an accessible place at all the times after reading it. Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire.
77 Safety Do not 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 battery and cause an explosion.
78 Safety Safety Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily . If you are listening to music while out and about, please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings.
79 Safety 2. What is the FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Under the law , the FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices.
Safety 80 Safety The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones.
81 Safety such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use .
Safety 82 Safety that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world. The project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues.
83 Safety 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.
Safety 84 Safety 10. What about children using wireless phones? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio frequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones.
85 Safety continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur , the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem. 12.
Safety 86 Safety 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.
87 Accessories B at tery Char ger The battery charger allows you to charge the battery of your phone. micro S D TM C a r d (6 4 M b y t e ) Insert the microSD Card properly to the port on the left of your phone. The metal grooves should face up. T o eject it, remove the cap of the port and tick the end of the card with your finger .
W arranty Information 1. WHA T THIS WARRANTY COVERS: LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmansh.
89 Warranty information (5) Products which have had their serial numbers removed or made illegible. (6) Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories. (7) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.
A Accessorie s 8 7 Add De vice 2 7 Alarm Clock 4 5 Applications 3 3 Av oid damage to y our hearing 7 8 B Bat t ery 1 5 Bat t ery Information and Car e 7 5 Bluet ooth 2 6 C Calculat or 4 6 Call Hist or.
R R eceiving Calls 1 8 R ecent Calls 2 3 R edialing Calls 1 8 Ringer s 3 2 R oaming 6 3 S Safet y Information 7 6 Scheduler 4 7 Scr een Icons 1 7 Scr een Sa ver s 3 3 Securit y 6 5 Send Message 3 5 Se.
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