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USER GUIDE LG 8 50 0 Pleas e r ead this man ual car efully befor e oper a ting y ou r mobile phone. R et ain it for futur e r efer ence. ENGLISH Guide d'Utilisation LG 8 50 0 V euillez lir e at tentiv ement ce manuel avant d'utiliser v otre t éléphone portable.
1 Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Precautions Read these simple guidelines. 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 injur y or death.
2 Important Safety Precautions 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 7 Important Information 7 FCC P art 1 5 Class B Compliance 7 Industry Canada Compliance 7 T ech.
5 T able of Contents 6. Er ase all Cont acts 2 2 Call History 2 3 1. All Calls 2 3 2. Dialed Calls 2 4 3. Receiv ed Calls 2 4 4. Missed Calls 2 4 5. Call T imers 2 5 6. Dat a Connections 2 5 7 . Er ase Hist ory 2 5 Messaging 2 6 1. V oice Mail 2 7 2. T ext and Multimedia 2 7 1.
T able of Contents T able of Contents 6 2.2 W allpaper 48 2.3 Backlight 4 8 2.4 Ke ypad Light 4 8 2.5 Clock F ormat 4 9 2.6 Menu St yle 4 9 2.7 Dialing F ont 4 9 3. Games / T ools 4 9 3.1 Backlight Set tings 4 9 3.2 V olume 4 9 3.3 Notifications 5 0 3.
W elcome 7 Welcome Congratulations for choosing the advanced and compact LG 8500 cellular phone, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology , Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA).
T echnical Details The LG 8500 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.
FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! R ead this information before operating the phone. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and .
10 Phone Overview Phone Overview Earpiece Slide Slide up to answer an incoming call and slide it down to end the call. L CD Screen Displays messages and indicator icons. T ouch Ke ypad Left Soft K ey Use to access the menu assigned to the left screen of the phone.
Menus Overview Menus Overview 11 1. Contacts 1. List Entries 2. New Entry 3. Groups 4. Speed Dials 5. V oice Dials 6. Erase all Contacts 2. Call History 1. All Calls 2. Dialed Calls 3. Received Calls 4. Missed Calls 5. Call T imers 1. Last Call 2. Life T ime 6.
12 Menus Overview 6. Shop 7. Games Get New 8. T ools & Apps Get New GPS Services Calculator Alarm Clock Scheduler Notepad Ez T ip Calc World Clock V oice Memo 9. Settings 1. Sound 1. Ringers 2. Keypad 3. V olume 4. Alerts 2. Display 1. Banner 2. Wallpaper 3.
Getting Started with Y our Phone Getting Started with Y our Phone 13 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.
14 B attery Charge Level The battery charge level is shown at the top right of the LCD screen. When the battery charge level becomes low, t he l ow ba tt ery sensor alerts you in three ways: sounding an audible tone, blinking the battery icon, and displaying an warning message.
Getting Started with Y our Phone Signal Strength Call quality depends on the signal strength in your area. The signal strength is indicated on the screen as the number of bars next to the signal strength icon: the more bars, the better the signal strength.
Getting Started with Y our Phone 16 Getting Started with Y our Phone ● When your Chocolate's screen and touchpad lights are off, it is deactivated. Simply press the voice dial key on the side of your Chocolate twice to activate the screen and touch keypad.
Redialing Calls 1. T ap twice to redial the last number you dialed, received or missed in call history . The last 90 numbers are stored in the call history list and you can select one of these to redial. Receiving Calls 1. When the phone rings or vibrates, press to answer the call.
18 Quick Access to Convenient Features Quick Access to Convenient Features Vibrate Mode Sets the phone to vibrate instead of ring. T o set Vibrate Mode press and hold for 3 seconds. T o return to Normal Mode, press and hold . Lock Mode Sets your phone to require your 4-digit password in order to use the phone.
19 Quick Access to Convenient Features Call Waiting Y our cellular service provider may offer call waiting. While a call is in progress, one beep indicates another incoming call. When call waiting is enabled, you may put the active call on hold while you answer the other incoming call.
Using Phone Menus Contacts 20 Contacts Menu Access T ap Left Soft Key [Menu] to have access to nine phone menus. There are two methods of accessing menus and submenus: ● Use the navigation key to highlight and select, or ● Press the number key that corresponds to the submenu.
2. New Entry Allows you to add a new number to your Contacts. 1. T ap and press ,, . 2. Enter the name and press . 3. Use to select the phone number types such as Mobile 1 / Home / Work / Mobile 2 / Fax . 4. Enter the numbers as necessary and enter other information such as Email 1 / Group / Picture / Ringtone / Email 2 .
4. Speed Dials Allows you to view your list of Speed Dials or designate Speed Dials for numbers entered in your Contacts. 1. T ap and press ,, . 2. Use to highlight the Speed Dial position, and press .
Call History 23 Call History Call History The Call History menu is a list of the last phone numbers or Contact entries for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
2. Dialed Calls Allows you to view the list of outgoing calls; up to 90 entries. 1. T ap and press ,, . 2. Use to highlight an entry , then ● T ap to view the entry. ● T ap to place a call to the number . ● T ap Right Soft Key [Options] to select: Save / Dial 1 + Number / Erase / Erase All ● T ap to view the contact information.
Call History 25 Call History 5. Call T imers Allows you to view the duration of last call and all calls made. 1. T ap and press , , . 2. Use to highlight a list. Last Call / Life Time 6. Data Connections Allows you to view the list of received and transmitted data calls.
Messaging Access and Options 1. T ap Left Soft Key [Menu] . 2. T ap Messaging . 3. Select a sub-menu. 1. V oice Mail 2. T ext and Multimedia 3. Web Alerts 4. E-mail 5. IM & Chat 6. Short Codes T ext messages, multimedia messages, and the voice mail box become available as soon as the phone is powered on.
Messaging 27 Messaging 1. V oice Mail Allows you to view new voice messages recorded in the V oice Mail box. When you have a new voice message, your phone will alert you. Checking Y our Voice Mail Box 1. T ap and press , , . 2. Options from here: ● T ap Right Soft Key [Clear] to delete information, and then press Ye s .
5. T ype your message in the text field. T ap Right Soft Key [Options] . ● Add to select Quick T ext or Signature . ● Save As to select Draft or T emplate . ● Settings to select Priority Level or Callback Number . ● Save Quick T ext to save your message as quick template for future use.
Messaging 29 Messaging Out of Memory Warning If the memory is full, no more messages can be received until enough memory space becomes available. The warning message is displayed and new messages are not accepted. Viewing Y our Inbox 1. T ap and press , , , .
Lock/Unlock Locks or unlocks the selected message. 4. T emplates Allows you to create, save and set a template to be used as text in your messages. 1. T ap and press , , , . 2. T ap Left Soft Key [Add] to create a new template. ● When you create a template at first, the options are: Add/ Save As/ Settings/ Save Quick T ext 3.
Messaging 31 Messaging Forward Forwards a message to other destination address(es). Detail Allows you to check the selected message information. Lock/Unlock Locks or unlocks the selected message. 4. T ap to view the message. 7. Erase Messages Allows you to erase all messages stored in your Inbox, Outbox, T emplates, Drafts or Saved messages.
Auto Delete Inbox (On/ Off) Allows you to automatically delete read messages when you exceed the storage limit. Quick T ext Allows you to display , edit and add text phrases.
Messaging / Wireless W eb 33 Messaging / Wireless Web 4. E-mail Allows you to send and receive a text email by Get New or by Online e-mail after connecting to the W AP page of the service provider and logging on. Contact your service provider for availability .
Overview The Wireless W eb allows the user to use a variety of Internet services. Using the Wireless W eb on the phone allows you to: Send and receive Internet e-mail. ● Browse and search the W orld Wide Web via web pages especially designed for wireless phone customers.
Music & Media Allows you to download ringtones or wallpapers once the Get New is executed and connected to Browser . In the application homepage, the downloaded ringtones are located under Music & Media -> Ringtones . For the wallpapers, Music & Media -> Wallpaper .
Music & Media 36 Music & Media 1.3 Memory Info Provides the memory info of the music files. 1. T ap and press , , , . 2. Ringtones Allows you to download new ringtones.
4. Video Allows you to download new Video clips. 1. T ap and press , , . 2. T ap [Get New] . 5. Camera 5.1 T ake Photo View , take, and trade your digital pictures right from your wireless phone. 1. T ap and press , , , . 2. Set the brightness , zoom , and tap Right Soft Key [Options] to change other settings.
3. Press the Side Camera Key for about 3 seconds to save the photo to your phone. 4. T ap to exit the camera mode. 5.2 T ake Video 1. T ap and press , , , . 2. Set the brightness , zoom , and tap Right Soft Key [Options] to change other settings. ● Select the option(s) to customize.
Erase All Y es/ No Icon View(List V iew) Details Name/ Date/ T ime/ Resolution/ File size/ T ype Set As Main W allpaper/ Picture Id Upload Online Album Accesses the Online Album. 6.3 Video Album Allows you to view videos stored in the phone. 1. T ap and press , , , .
7. TV & Radio Allows you to access and enjoy the service provider’ s contents. 1. T ap and press , , . 2. T ap to launch Get New . After a few seconds, you can see the Home Page. 3. T ap to access TELUS mobile TV . 8. Memory Info Provides the memory information.
Games / T ools & Apps 41 Games / T ools & Apps Games Allows you to download ringtones or wallpapers once the Get New is executed and connected to Browser . In the application homepage, the downloaded MIDlet (type of JA VA application) files are located under Games menu.
T ools & Apps 42 T ools & Apps 2. GPS Services Y ou can get services about global positioning system. 1. T ap and press , . 2. Scroll to GPS Services and press . 3. T ap Get New . After a few seconds, you will see the Home Page. 3. Calculator Y ou can enter numbers up to the third decimal place.
T ools & Apps 43 T ools & Apps 5. Scheduler Allows you to conveniently keep and access your agenda(s). Simply store your appointments and your phone will alert you with a reminder of your appointment. 1. T ap and press , . 2. Scroll to Scheduler and press .
T ools & Apps 44 T ools & Apps 4. If you’re splitting the check, highlight Split and enter the number of people in your party (An equal split of the bill will be calculated and displayed). 8. World Clock Allows you to determine the current time in another time zone or country .
T ools & Apps / Settings 45 T ools & Apps / Settings Options from here: Select your desired V oice Memo with and tap Right Soft Key [Options] . Send Message Sends a message. Erase Y es/ No Rename Rename the selected Sound. Move Y es/ No Copy Y es/ No Erase All Y es/ No Details Name/ File size/ T ype Upload Online Accesses the Online Album.
Settings 46 Settings 1. Sound Allows you to customize various sounds emitted from the phone. 1.1 Ringers 1.1.1 V oice Calls Allows you to set ringtones for different types of incoming calls. 1. T ap and press , , , , . 2. Select an incoming call type.
Settings 47 Settings 2. Use to select a length, then . Short Sends out a tone for a fixed period of time even if you keep the key pressed. Long Sends out a continuous tone for as long as you keep the key pressed. 1.3 V olume 1.3.1 Ringer Allows you to set ringer volume settings.
1.4.4 Call Lost Alerts you when the call is disconnected. (On/Off) 1.4.5 No Service Alerts you when there is no service. (On/Off) 2. Display Options to customize the phone's display screen. 2.1 Banner Allows you to enter a string of up to 13 characters which display on the LCD screen.
Settings 49 Settings 2.5 Clock Format Allows you to choose the clock format displayed on the LCD screen. 1. T ap and press , , , . 2. Use to select the clock format, then tap . Off/ Small Digital/ Big Digital/ Analog 2.6 Menu Style Allows you to view the Menus as icons or in a list format.
3.3 Notifications Allows you to set notification settings. 1. T ap and press , , , . 2. Select a sub-menu and tap . V oice Mail / Messages / Web Alerts 3. Use to set the alert setting, then tap to save the change. On/ Off 3.4 Others Displays or deletes the list of files created by downloaded JA VA contents.
Settings 51 Settings 4.2.2 Auto Answer Allows you to set the length of the time before the phone automatically answers a call. This feature is intended for use with hands free devices, but is an independent feature of the phone and must be manually turned on/off when connected or disconnected from the device.
Settings 52 Settings 4.4 TTY Mode Allows you to attach a TTY device enabling you to communicate with parties also using a TTY device. A phone with TTY support is able to translate typed characters to voice. V oice can also be translated into characters and then displayed on the TTY .
4.5 Data Setup 4.5.1 Data/Fax Allows you to use your phone to transmit data and faxes. 1. T ap and press , , , , . 2. Use to select a setting, then press . Off/ Fax In Once/ Fax In Always/ Data In Once/ Data In Always 4.5.2 PC Connection Allows you to select the data port.
4.5.3 Do Not Disturb Allows you to ignore incoming calls during the data transfer . 1. T ap and press , , , , . 2. Read the disclaimer and press . 3. Use to select a setting, then press . On/ Off 4.6 Memory Info Shows you the memory information of the phone.
5. Bluetooth ® The LG 8500 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 8500 and connect to one device at a time. The approximate communication range for Bluetooth ® wireless technology is up to 30 feet (10 meters).
5.2 Device List Pairing is the process that allows the handset to locate, establish and register 1-to-1 connection with the target device. For pairing new Bluetooth ® device 1. T ap and press , , , . 2. Follow the Bluetooth accessory instructions to set the device to pairing mode.
5.5 Bluetooth Info 1. T ap and press , , , . 6. GPS 1. T ap and press , , . 2. Use to select a setting, then press . On/ Emergency Only (E911) 7. System Options for specific system network settings. 7.1 Phone Info The Phone Info menu provides you with specific information pertaining to your phone model.
7.2 System The System menu allows you to designate specific system network settings. 7.2.1 Set Mode Allows you to set up the phone producer’ s management environment. Leave the default setting unless you want to alter the system selection as instructed by your service provider .
3. Press Lock Phone . 4. Use to select a setting, then press . Unlock The phone is never locked. Lock The phone is always locked. When locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make emergency calls. On Power Up The phone is locked when it is turned on.
8. Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’ s features, such as Games, Notepad, V oice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
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 .
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.
63 Safety 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.
Safety 64 Safety 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.
Safety 66 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.
● 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.
Safety 68 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.
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.
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 of wireless phones and primary brain cancer , glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers.
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.
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 measuring.
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.
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.
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.
Accessories 76 Accessories B at tery Char ger The battery charger allows you to charge your phone. B at tery Standard battery is available. V ehicle P o wer Char ger The vehicle power charger allows you to operate the phone and trickle charge the phone’ s battery from your vehicle.
W arranty Information 77 Warranty 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 i.
W arranty Information 78 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.
79 Index Index A Accessorie s 7 6 Airplane Mode 6 0 Alarm Clock 4 2 Alerts 4 7 All Calls 2 3 B Backlight 4 8 Backlight Set tings 4 9 Banner 4 8 Bat tery 1 3 Bat tery Char ge Lev el 1 4 Bluet ooth Info.
N Na v . Ke y Shortcuts 5 0 New Entry 2 1 Not epad 4 3 Notifications 5 0 O Online Album 3 9 Others 5 0 Outbox/Sent 2 9 P Phone Info 5 7 Phone Overvie w 1 0 Picture Album 3 8 Po w e r 5 5 R Receiv ed C.
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