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Important Safety Precautions

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Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Furtherdetailed 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 phoneand/or battery and could cause the battery to explode.

2. Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the batteryto explode.

3. Never store your phone in temperatures less than -4°F or greater than122°F.

4. Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or flammablematerials.

5. When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the hands-free kitnear to the air bag. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and theair bag is deployed, you may be seriously injured.

6. Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.

7. Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example:aircraft)


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portant Safety Precautions

1. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it inplaces with high humidity, such as a bathroom.

2. Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) ordetergents to clean your phone. This could cause a fire.

3. Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. It may harm the internalcircuit boards of the phone.

4. Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generatesparks.

5. Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating. Donot use the plug if it is loose as it may cause a fire or electric shock.

6. Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the powercord to be crimped as it may cause electric shock or fire.

7. Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It maycause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone.

8. Do not disassemble the phone.

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9. Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire.

10. Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during acall.

11. Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal’s teeth or nails,come into contact with the battery. This could cause a fire.

12. Store the battery out of reach of children.

13. Be careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as rubber plugs,earphone, connection parts of the phone, etc.) This could causeasphyxiation or suffocation resulting in serious injury or death.

14. Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoidelectric shock or fire.

15. Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will notbe applied to products provided by other suppliers.

16. Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories.Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequentlyinvalidate the warranty.

17. An emergency call can be made only within a service area. For anemergency call, make sure that you are within a service area and that thephone is turned on.

Table of Contents

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Important SafetyPrecautions 1

Table of Contents 4

Welcome 7

Important Information 7

FCC RF Exposure

Information 9

Phone Overview 10

Menus Overview 12

Getting Started withYour Phone 14

Find Your Phone's SerialNumber 14

The Battery 14

Installing the Battery 14

Removing the Battery 14

Charging the Battery 14

Battery Charge Level 15

Activate Your Virgin MobileAccount 15

Turning the Phone On and Off 15

Turning the Phone On 15

Turning the Phone Off 15

Program Your Virgin MobilePhone 16

Signal Strength 16

Screen Icons 17

Making Calls 17

Correcting Dialing Mistakes 17

Redialing Calls 17

Receiving Calls 17

Quick Access toConvenient Features 18

Call Waiting 18

Caller ID 18

Speed Dialing 18

Entering and EditingInformation 19

Text Input 19

Text Input Examples 20

Using Phone Menus 22

Menu Access 22

My Stuff 23

1. My ringtones 23

2. My graphics 23

3. My games 24

4. My themes 24

5. My other stuff 24

6. Available memory 24

My Account 25

Settings 27

1. Display 27

1.1 Main screen 27

1.1.1 Wallpaper 27

1.1.2 Screensaver 27

1.1.3 Backlight 28

1.1.4 Menu styles 28

1.1.5 Foregrounds 28

1.1.6 Received calls 29

1.2 Font size 29

1.3 Keypad light 29

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1.4 Power save mode 29

1.5 Status light 29

2. Sounds 30

2.1 Volume 30

2.2 Ringtones 30

2.3 Alerts 30

2.4 Keytones 31

2.4.1 Tone length 31

2.4.2 Tone volume 31

3. Bluetooth 31

4. Messaging 31

5. Text entry 31

5.1 Auto-capital (On/ Off) 31

5.2 Auto-space (On/ Off) 31

5.3 Word choice list (On/ Off)31

5.4 Word prediction (On/ Off) 32

5.5 Word completion (On/ Off) 32

5.6 Use my words (On/ Off) 32

5.7 My words (Add new) 32

5.8 Help 32

6. Phone information 32

6.1 Phone number 32

6.2 Icon glossary 32

6.3 Version 32

6.4 Advanced 33

7. Language 33

8. More… 33

8.1 Airplane mode 33

8.2 Call setup 33

8.2.1 Auto-answer 33

8.2.2 Abbreviated dialing 34

8.2.3 Call answer 34

8.2.4 Contacts match 34

8.3 Location 34

8.4 Restrict and lock 35

8.4.1 Restrict voice 35

8.4.2 Lock data 35

8.4.3 Lock my phone 35

8.5 Security 36

8.5.1 Lock my phone 36

8.5.2 Change lock code 36

8.5.3 Special numbers 37

8.5.4 Edit contacts list 37

8.5.5 Erase/reset 37

8.6 TTY mode 39

Contacts 40

1. Find/Add entry 40

2. Groups 41

3. Speed dial 41

4. Voice dials 42

5. Information 42

VirginXL 43

Messaging 44

1. Send message 45

2. Inbox 46

3. Virgin Alerts 47

4. Voicemail 47

4.1 Call voicemail 47

4.2 Voicemail details 47

4.3 Clear icon 47

5. Sent 48

6. Saved 48

7. Draft 49

8. Settings 49

8.1 Notification 49

8.2 Alerts 49

8.3 Message reminder 50

8.4 Auto-erase 50

8.5 Signature 50

8.6 Auto text 50

9. Erase messages 51

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Tools 52

1. Scheduler 52

2. Alarm clock 53

3. Ez tip calculator 54

4. Calculator 54

5. Bluetooth 54

Settings 55

1. On/Off 56

2. Visibility 56

3. Device name 56

4. Device Info 56

6. World clock 57

7. Voice memo 57

8. Notepad 58

Recent calls 59

1. Missed calls 59

2. Received calls 59

3. Outgoing calls 60

4. All calls 60

5. Erase history 60

Surf The Web 61

Safety 62

TIA Safety Information 62

Exposure to Radio FrequencySignal 62

Antenna Care 62

Phone Operation 62

Tips on Efficient Operation 63

Driving 63

Electronic Devices 63

Pacemakers 63

Persons with pacemakers: 63

Hearing Aids 64

Other Medical Devices 64

Health Care Facilities 64

Vehicles 64

Posted Facilities 64

Aircraft 64

Blasting Areas 64

Potentially Explosive Atmosphere 65

For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag 65

Safety Information 65

Charger and Adapter Safety 65

Battery Information and Care 65

Explosion, Shock, and FireHazards 66

General Notice 67

Avoid damage to your hearing 68

FDA Consumer Update 68

10 Driver Safety Tips 76

Consumer Information on

SAR 79

FCC Hearing-Aid

Compatibility (HAC)

Regulations for Wireless

Devices 80

Accessories 83

Warranty Information84

Index 87

Congratulations for choosing theadvanced and compact Flare cellularphone, designed to operate with CodeDivision Multiple Access (CDMA). Alongwith the many advanced features of theCDMA system, such as greatly enhancedvoice clarity, this phone offers:

1. Large, easy-to-read, 7-line backlit LCDwith status icons.

2. Paging, messaging, voicemail, andcaller ID.

3. 24-key keypad.

4. Speakerphone feature.

5. Menu-driven interface with prompts foreasy operation and configuration.

6. Any key answer, Auto answer, one-touch and speed dialing with 99memory locations.

Important InformationThis user’s guide provides importantinformation on the use and operation ofyour phone. Please read all theinformation carefully prior to using thephone for the best performance and toprevent any damage to or misuse of thephone. Any unapproved changes ormodifications will void your warranty.

FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance

This device and its accessories complywith part 15 of FCC rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1)This device and its accessories may notcause harmful interference, and (2) Thisdevice and its accessories must acceptany interference received, includinginterference that causes undesiredoperation.

Technical Details

The Flare is a PCS only phone thatoperates on Code Division MultipleAccess (CDMA) frequencies: cellularservices at 1900 Mhz.

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CDMA technology uses a feature calledDSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)that enables the phone to keepcommunication from being crossed and touse one frequency channel by multipleusers in the same specific area. This resultsin a 10-fold capacity increase whencompared with analog mode. In addition,features such as soft / softer handoff, hardhandoff, and dynamic RF power controltechnologies combine to reduce callinterruptions.

The Cellular and PCS CDMA networksconsist of MSO (Mobile Switching Office),BSC (Base Station Controller), BTS (BaseStation Transmission System), and MS(Mobile Station). The following table listssome major CDMA standards.

* TSB-74: Protocol between an IS-95Asystem and ANSI J-STD-008

1xRTT system receives twice as manysubscribers in the wireless section as IS-95. Its battery life is twice as long as IS-95. High-speed data transmission is alsopossible.

CDMAStandard

Basic AirInterface

ANSI J-STD-008

TIA/EIA-IS2000

IS-95 adapted forPCS frequencyband

cdma2000 1xRTTAirInterface

MAS-BSPCSC-RSIntersystemoperationsNon-signalingdata comm.

Cellular basestation

Cellular mobilestation

PCS personalstation

PCS base station

Speech CODEC

TIA/EIA/IS-634TIA/EIA/IS/651TIA/EIA/IS-41-C

TIA/EIA/IS-124

TIA/EIA/IS-97

TIA/EIA/IS-98

ANSI J-STD-018

ANSI J-STD-019

TIA/EIA/IS-125

TIA/EIA/IS-96-BTIA/EIA/IS-637

TIA/EIA/IS-657IS-801

Speech CODEC

Short messageservice

Packet Data

PositionDeterminationService (gpsOne)

Network

Service

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Designator Description

FCC RF Exposure Information

WARNING! Read this information beforeoperating the phone.

In August 1996, the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) of the United States, withits action in Report and Order FCC 96-326,adopted an updated safety standard forhuman exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)electromagnetic energy emitted by FCCregulated transmitters. Those guidelines areconsistent with the safety standardpreviously set by both U.S. and internationalstandards bodies.

The design of this phone complies with theFCC guidelines and these internationalstandards.

Bodily Contact During Operation

This device was tested for typical use with theback of the phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5 cm)from the body. To comply with FCC RFexposure requirements, a minimum separationdistance of 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must bemaintained between the user’s body and theback of the phone, including the antenna,whether extended or retracted. Third-partybelt-clips, holsters and similar accessoriescontaining metallic components should not be

used. Avoid the use of accessories thatcannot maintain 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) distancebetween the user’s body and the back of thephone and have not been tested forcompliance with FCC RF exposure limits.

Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna

(Optional, if available.)A minimum separation distance of 8 inches(20 cm) must be maintained between the user/ bystander and the vehicle-mounted externalantenna to satisfy FCC RF exposurerequirements. For more information about RFexposure, visit the FCC website atwww.fcc.gov.

Caution

Use only the supplied and approved antenna.Use of unauthorized antennas ormodifications could impair call quality,damage the phone, void your warrantyand/or result in violation of FCC and ICregulations.

Do not use the phone with a damagedantenna. If a damaged antenna comes intocontact with the skin a minor burn mayresult. Contact your local dealer for areplacement antenna.

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1. Earpiece Lets you hear the caller andautomated prompts.

2. Flip Open the phone to answer an incomingcall.

3. Internal screen Displays messages andindicator icons.

4. Left option button Use to display the MainMenu.

5. Headset Jack Allows you to plug in anoptional headset for convenient, hands-freeconversations. CAUTION! Inserting anaccessory into the incorrect jack maydamage the phone.

6. Speaker Key Use to set the speakerphonemode.

7. Volume Control Allows you to adjust theringtone volume in standby mode (with theflip open) or adjust the voice volume duringa call. The volume key can also be used toscroll up or down to navigate through thedifferent menu options. To mute the ringtoneduring an incoming call, press the volumekey up or down.

8. TALK Key Allows you to place orreceive calls, answer Call Waiting, oractivate Voice Dial.

9. Voice Dial/Voice Memo Key Use forquick access to Voice Dial and VoiceMemo. Press and hold for about 3seconds for quick access to VoiceMemo.

10.Receiver Allows callers to hear you.

11. Keypad Use to enter numbers andcharacters and select menu items.

12.BACK Key Deletes characters fromthe display in text entry mode. Whenin a menu, press the key to return tothe previous menu.

13.END Key Ends a call. Press and holdthis key for two seconds to turn yourphone on or off. While in the mainmenu, it returns the phone to standbymode and cancels your input.

14.WEB Key Allows you to surf the web.

15.Menu/OK Key Displays the phone'smain menu from standby mode. It also

selects the highlighted choice whennavigating through a menu.

16.Right option button Use to displayyour Contacts. Also use to viewmissed calls, new voicemail, or newmessages when the word "Event" isdisplayed above this key.

17. Navigation Key Use for quick accessto Messages, Recent Calls, MyAccount and VirginXL.

18.Status light Shows the status of yourphone by displaying a light above theexternal screen (located on the frontof your phone when the flip is closed).

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1. My Stuff1. My ringtones2. My graphics3. My games4. My themes 5. My other stuff6. Available memory

2. My Account1. Launch

3. Settings1. Display

1. Main screen2. Font size3. Keypad light4. Power save mode5. Status light

2. Sounds1. Volume2. Ringtones3. Alerts4. Keytones

3. Bluetooth1. On/off2. Visibility3. Device name4. Device info

4. Messaging1. Notification2. Alerts3. Message reminder4. Auto-erase5. Signature6. Auto text

5. Text entry1. Auto-capital2. Auto-space3. Word choice list

4. Word prediction5. Word completion 6. Use my words7. My words8. Help

6. Phone information1. Phone number2. Icon glossary3. Version4. Advanced

7. Language8. More…

1. Airplane mode2. Call setup3. Location4. Restrict and lock5. Security6. TTY mode

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4. Contacts1. Find/Add entry2. Groups3. Speed dial4. Voice dials5. Information

5. VirginXL1. Launch

6. Messaging 1. Send message2. Inbox3. Virgin alerts4. Voicemail

1. Call voicemail2. Voicemail details3. Clear icon

5. Sent6. Saved7. Draft8. Settings

1. Notification2. Alerts3. Message reminder4. Auto-erase5. Signature6. Auto text

9. Erase messages

7. Tools1. Scheduler2. Alarm clock

1. Alarm 12. Alarm 23. Alarm 34. Quick alarm5. Reset all

3. Ez tip calculator4. Calculator5. Bluetooth6. World clock7. Voice memo8. Notepad

8. Recent calls1. Missed calls2. Received calls3. Outgoing calls4. All calls5. Erase history

1. Missed calls2. Received calls3. Outgoing calls4. All calls

Note Shortcuts in this guide may

not line up while in List View.

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Getting Started with Your Phone

Find Your Phone's Serial NumberYou need your phone's serial number inorder to activate your Virgin Mobileaccount. Here's how to find it:

Menu > Settings > Phone information >Phone number.

The serial number is below the wordsMEID DEC. It has 18 digits. Write down theserial number.

The Battery

The phone comes with a rechargeablebattery. Keep the battery charged whilenot in use in order to maximize talk andstandby time. The battery charge level isshown at the top of the internal screen.

Installing the Battery

To install the battery, insert the battery intothe opening on the back of the phone. Putthe battery cover on the battery and pushit slightly downward.

Removing the Battery

Turn the power off. Pull the battery coverdownward and remove it. Then remove thebattery by pushing it upward from thebottom.

Charging the BatteryTo use the charger provided with yourphone:

Warning! Use only the charger providedwith the phone. Using any charger otherthan the one included with the Flare maydamage your phone or battery.

1. Plug the end of the adapter into thephone’s charger port and the other endinto an electrical outlet.

2. The charge time varies depending uponthe battery level.

Note It is important to fully charge the battery

before initial use of the phone.

Note You can also find your 18-digit serial numbernext to the words MEID DEC on the label onthe back of the phone, underneath the battery.

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Battery Charge LevelThe battery charge level is shown at thetop right of the internal screen. When thebattery charge level becomes low, the lowbattery sensor alerts you in three ways:sounding an audible tone, blinking thebattery icon, and displaying Low Battery. Ifthe battery charge level becomesexceedingly low, the phone automaticallyswitches off and any function in progressis not saved.

Activate Your Virgin MobileAccountBefore you can start talking, messaging, ordownloading, you need to activate servicewith Virgin Mobile. You need your phone'sserial number to activate your VirginMobile account (see "Find Your Phone'sSerial Number" on page 14). Activate youraccount online by going to

www.virginmobileusa.com and clicking onActivate.

Turning the Phone On and Off

Turning the Phone On

1. Install a charged battery or connect thephone to an external power sourcesuch as a vehicle power charger orhands-free car kit.

2. Press for a few seconds until theinternal screen lights up.

Turning the Phone Off

1. Press and hold until the displayturns off.

Note Like any other radio device, avoid any

unnecessary contact with the antenna while

your phone is on.

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Program Your Virgin MobilePhoneOnce your account is activated, you needto program your new Virgin Mobile phonenumber into your phone.

1. Turn on your phone.

2. Dial ##VIRGIN# (that's #-#-8-4-7-4-4-6-#)

3. You are now in the Programming menu.Scroll down to "Activate Phone" and hit"OK”.

4. Your screen will say, "Do you want toactivate your phone now ?" Select"Yes".

5. Your phone will connect to the network,and then the screen will say “Hi. PressStart to continue the activationprocess”. Scroll down to “Start” andhit “OK”.

6. Your phone will say “We’re getting yourphone number for you,” then yourphone will display your new VirginMobile phone number. Write it down.

7. Scroll down to “Finish” and hit “OK” tocomplete the activation process. Yourphone will turn off and back on by itself.

That's it, you're done! It might take acouple of hours to get you set up on ournetwork, but we will send a text messageto your phone to let you know you canstart talking. Also, it may take up to 4 hoursfor VirginXL, Voicemail, and Top-Upfeatures to come online.

Signal StrengthCall quality depends on the signal strengthin your area. The signal strength isindicated on the screen as the number ofbars next to the signal strength icon the more bars, the better the signalstrength. If the signal quality is poor, move to anopen area. If you are in a building, thereception may be better near a window.

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Screen IconsWhen the phone is powered on, the topline of the internal screen displays iconsindicating the status of the phone.

To see the icons, go to Menu -> Settings -> Phone information -> Icon glossary.

Making Calls

1. Make sure the phone is turned on. Ifnot, press for about 3 seconds.

2. Enter the phone number (include thearea code if needed).

3. Press .

4. Press to end the call.

Correcting Dialing Mistakes

If you make a mistake while dialing anumber, press once to erase the lastdigit entered or hold down for atleast 2 seconds to delete all digits.

Redialing Calls

1. Press twice to redial the lastnumber you dialed. The last 50 numbersare stored in the call history list and youcan also select one of these to redial.

Receiving Calls

1. When the phone rings or vibrates pressto answer.

2. Press twice to end the call.

Note If you press while the phone is ringing,

the ringing or vibration is muted for that call.

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Quick Access to Convenient Features

Quick Access to Convenient Features

Call WaitingYour service provider may offer callwaiting. While a call is in progress, twobeeps indicate another incoming call.When call waiting is enabled, you may putthe active call on hold while you answerthe other incoming call.

1. Press to receive a waiting call.

2. Press again to switch betweencalls.

Caller IDCaller ID displays the phone number orname of the incoming call. If the caller’sidentity is stored in Contacts, the nameappears with the number.

Speed DialingSpeed dialing is a convenient feature thatallows you to make phone calls quicklyand easily with a few keystrokes. Yourphone recalls the number from yourContacts, displays it briefly, and then dialsit. Speed Dial Number 1 is assigned tovoicemail by default.

Dialing Single Digit Speed Dials (from 1 to9)

Press and hold the Speed Dial number.

OR Enter the Speed Dial number and press

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Dialing Double Digit Speed Dials (from 10to 99)

Press the first digit and then press andhold the key of the second digit.

OR Enter the first and second digits and press

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Text Input

Text Input Modes

There are five modes for entering text,numbers, special characters, andpunctuation. In a text entry field, pressingright option button displays a pop-uplist of text modes.

Key Functions

Right option button : Press to scrollthrough the following text inputmodes:

T9Word -> Abc -> 123 -> Symbols -> Smileys

Shift : Press to changecapitalization.T9 text : Word -> WORD -> wordAbc text : Abc -> ABC -> abc

Next : In T9 mode, press to displayother matching words.

Space : Press to complete a wordand insert a space.

BACK : Press to delete a singlespace or character. Hold to deletewords.

Punctuation : In T9 mode, press toinsert punctuation in a word andcomplete a sentence.

WWoorrdd ((TT99)) MMooddeeUse to type text using one keystroke perletter. The phone translates keystrokes intocommon words by using the letters on eachkey and a compressed database.

AAbbcc ((MMuullttii--ttaapp)) MMooddeeUse to add words to the T9 database.

112233 ((NNuummbbeerrss)) MMooddeeUse to type numbers using one keystrokeper number.

SSyymmbboollss MMooddeeUse to insert special characters orpunctuation. There are 35 specialcharacters including “ ” which insertsa space and “ ” which forces the textto the next line.

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SSmmiilleeyyss MMooddee Use to insert smiley graphics. There are 36smiley characters.

Changing Letter Capitalization

Using T9 and Abc text input modes youcan set the capitalization. Press tocycle through the following.

IInniittiiaall CCaapp ((TT99WWoorrdd // AAbbcc))Only the first letter is capitalized. Allsubsequent letters are lower case.

CCaappss LLoocckk ((TT99WWOORRDD // AABBCC))

All letters are capitalized.

LLoowweerr CCaassee ((TT99wwoorrdd // aabbcc))

All letters are in lower case.

Text Input ExamplesDisplay the text modes and select a textmode:

1. In a text entry field, press right optionbutton to display text modes.

2. Press to highlight the text inputmode you want to use.

3. Press to select the highlighted textinput mode.

Using Abc (Multi-tap) Text Input

1. Press right option button to changeto Abc mode.

2. Press to change to ABC CapsLock.

3. Press .

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Using T9 Mode Text Input

1. Press right option button to changeto T9Word mode.

2. Press .

3. Press to complete the word andadd a space.

4. Press.

Please call me is displayed.

Using the NEXT Key

After you have finished entering a word, ifthe word displayed is not the one youwant, press to display additionalchoices of words from the database.

1. Press .Good is displayed.

2. Press .The display gives you additionalchoices such as: Home, Gone, Hood,etc.

Adding Words to the T9 Database

If a word is not in the T9 database, add itby using Abc (Multi-tap) text entry mode.

1. Press right option button to changeto Abc (Multi-tap) mode.

2. Press .Bop is displayed.

3. Press right option button to changeto T9 mode to add the word Bop to theT9 database.

4. Press to erase the existing word.

5. Press . Select Bop.

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Menu AccessPress or left option button to haveaccess to 9 phone menus. There are twomethods to access menus and submenus:

� Use the navigation key to highlight andselect, or

� Press the number key that correspondsto the menu or submenu.

For example:

1. Press . Nine menu items are displayed.Use to scroll through the list ofmenus.

2. Press the appropriate number keycorresponding to the menu item youwant to select. The sub-menu list will be displayed.

3. Press the appropriate number keycorresponding to the sub-menu youwant to access.

4. Use to highlight your preferredsetting and press to select it.

Note Press to go back one step (whileaccessing a menu or selecting a setting).Changes to settings will not be saved.

My StuffMy stuff lets you preview, assign &download graphics, ringtones, and more.Charges apply for most downloads.Additional charges may apply for multiplebalance checks in one day. Seewww.virginmobileusa.com for pricingdetails.

Access and Options

1. Press Menu.

2. Press My Stuff.

3. Select a sub-menu.

1. My ringtones2. My graphics3. My games4. My themes5. My other stuff6. Available memory

1. My ringtonesThe My ringtones folder stores yourpreloaded and downloaded ringtones. Youcan download the latest ringtones atwww.virginmobileusa.com or directly fromyour phone using VirginXL.

1. Press , , .

2. Highlight Get more ringtones and press(VirginXL will launch and take you

to the Ringers download menu).

2. My graphicsThe My graphics folder stores yourpreloaded and downloaded graphics.Download the latest wallpapers atwww.virginmobileusa.com or directly fromyour phone using VirginXL.

1. Press , , .

2. Highlight Get more graphics and press(VirginXL will launch and take you

to the Graphics download menu).

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3. My gamesYou can play some preloaded gamesavailable on your phone.

1. Press , , .

2. Highlight Get more games and press(VirginXL will launch and take you

to the games download menu).

4. My themesYou can customize the color displayed onLCD.

1. Press , , .

Theme1/ Theme2/ Theme3

2. Use to highlight a theme, thenpress .

5. My other stuffAllows you to connect data service.

1. Press , , .

2. Highlight Get more stuff and press (VirginXL will launch).

6. Available memoryYou can check the available memory inyour phone.

1. Press , , .

Shortcut Press the left option button while in the MainMenu to access My themes.

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My AccountThe My Account menu allows you tomanage your Virgin Mobile services.Check your balance and Top-Up here.

Access and Options

1. Press .

2. Press MyAccount or Press in standby mode.

Top-Up

Top-Up is how you add money to yourVirgin Mobile account. You can Top-Upyour Virgin Mobile account right from yourphone. First, buy a Top-Up card at thethousands of retailers that carry them; orregister your debit card, credit card, orPayPal account atwww.virginmobileusa.com.

When your balance is low, you can Top-Upyour account from your phone.

Top-Up with a Top-Up card

1. Press the left option button to select"Menu" from standby mode.

2. Using the Navigation key, scroll to MyAccount" and press .

3. Scroll down to select the "Top-Up" linkand press .

4. Enter your Account PIN and press .

5. Scroll down to select "Login" and press.

6. Enter your Top-Up card's PIN numberand press .

7. Scroll down to select “Top-Up Now”and press .

8. At the confirmation screen, select “Yes”by pressing .

9. At the “Approved” screen scroll to OK

Note You can tell it's selected because it's

highlighted.

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and press the button.

11. Press to exit.

Top-Up with a Debit Card, Credit Card, orPayPal account

Before you can Top-Up from your phonewith a debit card, credit card, or PayPalaccount, you need to register the card orPayPal account atwww.virginmobileusa.com.

1. Press the left option button to select"Menu" from standby mode.

2. Using the Navigation key, scroll to "MyAccount" and press .

3. Scroll down to select the "Top-Up" linkand press .

4. Enter your Account PIN and press .

5. Scroll down to "Login" and press .

6. Scroll down to select "Credit Card" andpress .

7. Enter the amount for Top-Up and press.

8. Scroll down to select "Top-Up Now" andpress .

9. Your phone will validate the amount youwant to Top-Up. Scroll down to select"Yes" and press .

10. That’s it. Your phone will announce that"You’re Topped-Up." Press .

11. Press to exit.

You can also Top-Up on the web atwww.virginmobileusa.com.

Note You can tell it's selected because it's

highlighted.

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Settings

SettingsThe Settings Menu has options tocustomize your phone.

Access and Options

1. Press Menu.

2. Press Settings.


1. Display 2. Sounds3. Bluetooth4. Messaging5. Text entry6. Phone information7. Language8. More…

1. DisplayProvides you with options to customize thephone’s display screen.

1.1 Main screen

1.1.1 Wallpaper

Allows you to choose the kind ofbackground to be displayed on the phone.

1. Press , , , , .

2. Select Preloaded to view preloadedimages.

3. Select VMU wallpaper/ Streak/ Frog/Boombox, then press .

4. Press left option button Assign.

1.1.2 Screensaver

Allows you to choose the kind ofScreensaver to be displayed on yourphone while not in use.

1. Press , , , , .

2. Select On, then press .


4. Select Strobe/ Dance/ Party, then press.


1.1.3 Backlight

Allows you to set the duration forilluminating the backlight. Main LCD andKeypad are set separately.

1. Press , , , , .

2. Choose a setting, then press .Dim only/ 8 seconds/ 15 seconds/ Always on

1.1.4 Menu styles

Allows you to view the Menu as Grid orList.

1. Press , , , , .

2. Select Grid or List, then press .

1.1.5 Foregrounds

1.1.5.1 Clock/calendar

Allows you to choose the kind of clock tobe displayed on the internal screen.

1. Press , , , , ,.

2. Select an option.Normal clock/ Analog clock/ Digitalclock/ Dual clock/ Calendar

3. Press .

1.1.5.2 Greeting

Allows you to enter a greeting of up to 15characters to be displayed on the internalscreen.

1. Press , , , , ,.

Shortcut Press the right option button while in the Main

Menu to access Menu styles.

Note If an amount of time is set for the backlight,

the timer starts after the last key was pressed.

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2. Select a setting.Custom/ Off

3. If you set to Custom enter your greetingwords and press .

1.1.6 Received calls

Allows you to set a specific screen to bedisplayed when you receive incomingcalls.

1. Press , , , , .


3. Select VMU animation/ Streak/ Frog/Boombox, then press .


1.2 Font size

Allows you to set the size of the font forMessage, Browser and Notepad.

1. Press , , , .

2. Select an option to set the font size.Messaging/ Browser/ Notepad

3. Select a font size. Small/ Medium/ Large

1.3 Keypad light

1. Press , , , .

2. Choose a setting and then press .

Always off/ 8 seconds/ 15 seconds/ 30 seconds

1.4 Power save mode

Internal screen and keypad are lit for adesignated length of time, and then thescreen and keypad darken to save yourphone's battery power.

1. Press , , , .

2. Use to select Off/ 30 seconds/ 60 seconds/ 90 seconds, then press .

1.5 Status light

Shows the status of your phone bydisplaying a light above the externalscreen (located on the front of your phonewhen the flip is closed).

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1. Press , , , .

2. Use to set to On or Off, then press.

2. SoundsProvides options to customize the phone’ssounds.

2.1 Volume

Allows you to set various volume settings.

1. Press , , , .

2. Select Ringtone/ Earpiece/Speakerphone/ Power on/off/Applications.

3. Use to adjust the volume of theringtone, then press .

2.2 Ringtones

You can set your phone to play a specificringtone when you receive incoming calls.(To set a specific ringtone to a contactentry, see page 41.)

1. Press , , , .

2. Use to select a ringtone, thenpress .

2.3 Alerts

Allows you to set the alert types forVoicemail, Messages, Missed calls,Service changes, Minute beep, Callconnect, Signal fade, and Reminders.

1. Press , , , .

2. Select Voicemail alerts/ Message alerts/Missed call alerts/ Beep each minute/Out of service/ Connect/ Signal fade/Calldrop.

3. Use to select a setting, then press.

Voicemail alerts/ Message alerts/Missed call alerts: Select a ringtone.

Beep each minute / Out of service/Connect/ Signal fade/Call drop: On/ Off

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2.4 Keytones

2.4.1 Tone length

Allows you to select the keytone lengthtype.

1. Press , , , , .

2. Select a tone style, then press . Short tones/ Long tones

2.4.2 Tone volume

Allows you to select the keytone volume.

1. Press , , , , .

2. Use to adjust the volume of thekeytone, then press .

3. BluetoothAllows you to pair your phone withwireless Bluetooth devices. See page 53for instructions on connecting Bluetoothdevices.

1. Press , , .

2. Select On/Off/ Visibility/ Device name/Device info, then press .

4. MessagingAllows you to configure 6 settings formessages.

See Settings on page 49.

5. Text entryAllows you to configure settings for textentry.

1. Press , , .

2. Use to highlight one of thesettings and press to select it.

5.1 Auto-capital (On/ Off)

Allows you to automatically capitalizeletters when necessary.

5.2 Auto-space (On/ Off)

Allows you to give space between lettersor words as necessary.

5.3 Word choice list (On/ Off)Allows you to view the list ofrecommended word choices whileentering text.

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5.4 Word prediction (On/ Off)Allows you to set your phone to predictthe words you are typing when you entertext.

5.5 Word completion (On/ Off)

Allows you to set your phone toautomatically complete words for youwhen entering text.

5.6 Use my words (On/ Off)Allows you to get word recommendationsfrom your word database.

5.7 My words (Add new)Allows you to store your words in adatabase for future use.

5.8 HelpShows you the usefulness of modifyingword options for your convenience.

6. Phone informationThe Phone info Menu provides you withspecific information pertaining to yourphone model.

6.1 Phone number

Allows you to view your phone numberand MEID DEC.

1. Press , , , .

6.2 Icon glossary

Allows you to view all the icons and theirmeanings.

1. Press , , , .

6.3 Version

Allows you to view the versions of theS/W, H/W, PRL, and the name and versionof the Browser.

1. Press , , , .

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6.4 Advanced

Allows you to view information about yourphone's SID, Channel, Frequency, andTechnology.

1. Press , , , .

7. LanguageAllows you to set the bilingual featureaccording to your preference. Choosebetween English and Spanish.

1. Press , , .

2. Use to select English or Spanish,then press .

8. More…

8.1 Airplane mode

Airplane mode allows you to use many ofyour phone’s features, such as My games,Notepad, Voice memo, etc., when you arein an airplane or in any other area wheremaking or receiving calls or data isprohibited. When your phone is in Airplanemode, it cannot send or receive any callsor access online information.

1. Press , , , .

2. Read the disclaimer, then press .


On/ Off

8.2 Call setup

8.2.1 Auto-answer

Allows you to automatically answer a call.This feature is intended for use with handsfree devices, but is an independent featureof the phone and must be manually turnedon/off when connected or disconnectedfrom the device.

1. Press , , , , .


● Off

● Headset When your phone isconnected to a headset, the phoneautomatically responds to a call.

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8.2.2 Abbreviated dialing

This allows you to dial a number usingonly five or six digits.

1. Press , , , , .

2. Select On and enter a five- or six-digitnumber (for example, area code andprefix) and press .

8.2.3 Call answer

Allows you to customize how you answerincoming calls.

1. Press , , , , .


Flip open/ TALK only

8.2.4 Contacts match

This allows you to turn the contactsmatching feature on or off.

1. Press , , , , .


On/ Off

8.3 Location

Menu for GPS (Global Positioning System:Satellite assisted location informationsystem) mode.

1. Press , , , .The Location disclaimer is displayed.

2. Read the disclaimer and press .


On/ Off

NoteGPS satellite signals are not always transmitted,especially under bad atmospheric andenvironmental conditions, indoors etc.

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8.4 Restrict and lock

8.4.1 Restrict voice

Allows you to restrict calls of incoming oroutgoing.

1. Press , , , .

2. Enter the four-digit lock code.The default lock code is commonly thelast 4 digits of your phone number.

3. Press Restrict voice.

4. Select Incoming calls or Outgoing callsand press .

5. Select Contacts only, Special #'s only,or Unlock and press .

� Contacts only allows you to call only theentries saved in the Contacts list.

� Special #'s only allows you to call onlythe 10 numbers stored in the SpecialNumber section in the Security Menu.

� Unlock allows all calls to be madewithout any restrictions (defaultsetting).

8.4.2 Lock data

Allows you to customize locking data.

1. Press , , , .


3. Press Lock data.

4. Select Unlock or Lock and press .

8.4.3 Lock my phone

Keeps your phone from unauthorized use.Once the phone is locked, it is in restrictedmode until the lock code is entered. Youcan still receive phone calls and makeemergency calls.

You can modify the lock code by using theChange lock code feature in the Securitymenu.

NoteLock Code is displayed when your restriction isset to Contacts Only and you make a call to asaved number or try to edit an existing entry.

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IMPORTANT: Be sure to write down yourlock code if you change it. Virgin Mobilecannot unlock your phone for you if youforget your lock code.

1. Press , , , .


3. Press Lock my phone.

4. Use to select an option, then press.

Unlock The phone is never locked (Lockmode can still be used).

Lock now The phone is always locked.When locked, you can receive incomingcalls and make only emergency calls.

On power up The phone is locked whenit is turned on.

8.5 Security

The Security Menu allows you to securethe phone electronically.

8.5.1 Lock my phone

See “Lock my phone” on page 35.

8.5.2 Change lock code

Allows you to change your lock code. Toenter this menu, you're asked to enter anew lock code. You will be asked to enterthe new code once more to confirm it.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to write down yourlock code if you change it. Virgin Mobilecannot unlock your phone for you if youforget your lock code.

1. Press , , , .

2. Enter the four-digit lock code.

3. Press Change lock code.

4. Enter a new lock code.

5. Enter the new lock code once more toconfirm it.

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8.5.3 Special numbers

Allows you to set special phone numbers.

1. Press , , , .


3. Press Special numbers.

4. Select a location for your entry.

5. Enter a phone number then press .

8.5.4 Edit contacts list

Allows you to edit contact list.

1. Press , , , .


3. Press Edit contacts list.

4. Existing contacts will be displayed.Select the contact you wish to edit,then press .

5. Select Edit entry, then press .

8.5.5 Erase/reset

8.5.5.1 Erase contacts

Allows you to erase all of your contacts atonce.

1. Press , , , .


3. Press Erase/reset.

4. Press Erase Contacts.

5. Select Yes or No.

8.5.5.2 Erase voicetags

This will erase voicetags saved in yourphone.

1. Press , , , .



4. Press Erase Voicetags.


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8.5.5.3 Erase my stuff

This will delete all data in My stuff.

1. Press , , , .



4. Press Erase My Stuff. (A disclaimer appears.)



8.5.5.4 Reset all Settings

Resetting the current default settingsrestores all the factory defaults, includingthe ringtone types and display settings.The Contacts, Call History, Scheduler, andMessaging are not affected.

1. Press , , , .



4. Press Reset all Settings.

(A disclaimer appears.)


6. If you are certain that you would like torestore all the factory settings, selectYes.

8.5.5.5 Reset phone

Resetting the phone resets all settings anderases all data on your phone.

1. Press , , , .



4. Press Reset phone. (A disclaimer appears.)


6. If you are certain that you would like toerase all the data and reset yoursettings, select Yes.

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8.6 TTY mode

Allows you to attach a TTY (TeletypeWriter) device enabling you tocommunicate with parties also using a TTYdevice. A phone with TTY support is ableto translate typed characters to voice.Voice can also be translated intocharacters and then displayed on the TTY.

1. Press , , , .

2. Read the disclaimer, then press .


On/ Off

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ContactsThe Contacts Menu allows you to storenames, phone numbers and otherinformation in your phone’s memory. Whenyou access your Contacts, the number inparentheses represents the number ofentries you have stored (up to 500).

Access and Options

1. Press Menu.

2. Press Contacts.


1. Find/Add entry2. Groups3. Speed dial4. Voice dials5. Information

1. Find/Add entryYour phone can store up to 500 Contactsentries. Contacts entries can store up to atotal of five phone numbers, and eachentry’s name can contain 32 characters.

1. Press , , .

2. Scroll to <New entry> and press .

3. Enter a name for the new entry andpress .

4. Scroll to [Add number], enter the phonenumber, and then press .

5. Select a phone label and press .

Mobile/ Home/ Office/ Pager/ Fax/ None

6. Scroll down to additional fields andenter or edit information as desired.

7. Press left option button Done.

1.1 To find contacts entries by name:

1. Press , , .

2. Scroll through all the entries using yournavigation key.

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-or-Enter the full name or part of the name.

3. To display an entry, highlight it andpress .

4. To dial the entry’s default phone number,press .

Or to display additional Contactsentries, press .

1.2 To select a ringtone type for an entry:

1. From standby mode, press Contacts(right option button).

2. Select the entry for which you want toset the incoming ringtone and press

.

3. Scroll down to <Edit entry> and press.

4. Scroll down to the ringtone option and press .Select Preloaded / Downloaded.

5. Select the desired ringtone and pressAssign (left option button).

6. Press Done (left option button) to savethe ringtone type.

2. GroupsAllows you to view your grouped Contacts,add a new group, change the name of agroup, or delete a whole group.

1. Press , , .

2. Choose from the following options:

● Use to highlight a group to view,then press .

● Select <Add group> to add a new groupto the list.

● Use to highlight a group, thenpress to change the name of thegroup or delete the group. <Add members>/ <Edit group>/ <Erasegroup>

3. Speed dialAllows you to view your Speed dial list,designate new Speed dials, or removeSpeed dial designations entered in yourContacts.

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1. Press , , .

2. Use to highlight the Speed dialposition (or enter the Speed dial digit),then press .

3. Highlight Set speed dial and press .

4. Use to highlight a contact entry,then press .A confirmation message is displayed.

● While viewing a Speed dial entry,choose from the following options:

Set speed dial/ Next empty/ Erase speed dial/ Erase all

4. Voice dialsAllows you to view the list of numbersprogrammed with voice dialing or add aVoice dial command to a number stored inyour Contacts.

1. Press , , .

2. Scroll to <Record new> and press .

3. Enter or highlight the entry (name) inthe Contacts and press .

4. After you are prompted to say the nameyou wish to program, wait for the beepand then say the name into yourphone’s receiver.

5. Respond to the prompt by repeating thename after the beep.

5. InformationAllows you to check contacts information.

1. Press , , .

Note Recordings should be made in a normal use

position (speaker by your ear and receiver near

your mouth) while using a clear voice. Hands-

free car kits or headsets should be used if the

phone is primarily used with them.Note Speed Dial #1 is reserved for Voicemail.

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VirginXLAccessing VirginXL

With VirginXL, you can access a variety ofmusic, entertainment, and informationservices from your phone. Check VirginMobile’s Web site atwww.virginmobileusa.com for availabilityand pricing, or check directly from yourphone through the VirginXL menu. Chargesapply.

Access and Options

1. Press .

2. Select VirginXL orpress . Or you can accessdirectly by pressing

.

Here are just a few of the things that youcan do with VirginXL on your phone:� Download ringtones and graphics� Meet new people & chat with friends

� Sign up for text alerts� Surf the Web

Ending VirginXL Session

You can end a VirginXL session bypressing .

Navigating through VirginXL

While using VirginXL, you will find thefollowing:

� Numbered options (some options maynot be numbered);

� Links (embedded in content);� Text or numeric input;� Simple text;You can act on the options or the links byusing the option buttons.

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Messaging

Access and Options

1. Press .

2. Press Messaging.

Or you can quicklysend a message bypressing .

3. Select a sub-menu.1. Send message2. Inbox 3. Virgin alerts4. Voicemail 5. Sent 6. Saved7. Draft8. Settings9. Erase messages

Text messages, pages, and the voicemailbox become available as soon as thephone is powered on.

● Make a call to the callback number bypressing during an Inbox messagecheck.

● Read and edit messages saved in theSent folder after transmission andresend them.

The phone can store up to 215 messages(For example, 50 Inbox text messages, 50Sent text messages, 15 Draft textmessages, 50 Saved text messages, 50Virgin Alerts messages). The informationstored in the message is determined byphone mode and service capability. Otherlimits to available characters per messagemay exist. Please check with your serviceprovider for system features andcapabilities.

New Message Alert

There are three ways your phone alertsyou to new messages.1. The phone displays a message on the

screen.

2. The phone makes a sound, if this optionis selected.

3. The message icon ( ) is displayedon the screen. In case of an urgentmessage, the icon will flash and Urgentmessage is displayed.

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1. Send messageAllows you to send text messages, pages,and e-mail transmissions. Each messagehas a destination (up to 10 recipients permessage) and information (Message).These are dependent upon the type ofmessage you want to send.

Sending a Text Message

1. Press OR

Press , , .

2. Enter the recipient's address, thenpress .

Or press right option button Optionsto select From contacts/ From group/Recent list and press .

Press left option button Next toaccess the message screen.

3. Type your message (text or e-mail), thenpress .

Using Text Input Modes

Right option button ( ) To chooseT9Word/ Abc/ 123/ Symbols/ Smileys/Settings/ Add recipient/ Auto text/ Presetsuffix.

4. Press left option button Send.A confirmation message is displayed.

NoteIf you receive the same message twice, your

phone deletes the older one and the new one

is stored as a Duplicate.

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SHIFT Key To change capitalization.

SPACE Key To insert a space.

BACK KeyTo delete the previouscharacter; hold it to deleteentire words.

Punctuation Key

To insert punctuation in aword or to complete asentence in T9 Mode.

Message Icon Reference

Voicemail

MULTIPLE MESSAGES

Message CANCEL

Message DUPLICATE

Message DUPLICATE LOCK

Message FAIL

Message PENDING

Message READ

Message SENT

Message UNREAD

Message WP READ

Message WP UNREAD

Virgin Alert read

Virgin Alert unread

Virgin Alert

2. Inbox

1. Press , , .

The phone alerts you in 3 ways when youreceive a new message by:● Displaying a message notification on

the screen.● The phone makes a sound or vibrates, if

this option is selected.● Displaying the message icon .

Received text messages and pagemessages may be searched and thecontents viewed. Received messages aredisplayed from newest to oldest.

Out of Memory Warning

If the memory is full, no more messagescan be received until enough memoryspace becomes available. A disclaimer isdisplayed and new messages are notaccepted.

Viewing Your Inbox

Up to 50 received messages can be storedin the Inbox.

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1. Press , , .

2. Use to highlight an Inbox message.

● left option button Reply.● right option button Options.

Options from Inbox view:Call(go to list)/ Lock(Unlock)/ Save/Erase/ Erase read messages/ Erase all

3. Press .

Options from Message view:

1. Call (go to list)/ 2. Forward/ 3. Save/ 4. Lock (Unlock)/ 5. Save number/ 6. Erase/ 7. Erase all

Options from Message view (for messagesincluding a url):

1. Go / 2. Call (go to list) / 3. Forward/ 4. Save / 5. Lock (Unlock) / 6. Savenumber/ 7. Save URL / 8. Erase / 9. Erase all

3. Virgin AlertsFree system messages provide informationfrom time to time to let you know about

your account.

1. Press , , .

4. VoicemailAllows you to view new voice messagesrecorded in the voicemail box. Your phonewill alert you when you receive a newvoice message.

4.1 Call voicemail

Checking your voicemail box.

1. Press and hold .

4.2 Voicemail details

Allows you to check voicemail details.

1. Press , , , .

4.3 Clear icon

Allows you to clear new voicemail iconfrom the area of icon indicator.

1. Press , , , .

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5. SentUp to 50 sent messages can be stored inthe Sent folder. View lists and contents ofsent messages and verify whether thetransmission was successful or not.

1. Press , , .

2. Use to highlight a sent message.

● Press left option button Send.● Press right option button

Options.

Options from Sent view:

Call(go to list)/ Forward/ Edit/Lock(Unlock)/ Save/ Save number/Erase/ Erase all

Options from Sent view (for messagesincluding a URL):

Go/ Call(go to list)/ Forward/ Edit/Lock(Unlock)/ Save/ Save number/ Erase

3. Press .


1. Call(go to list)/ 2. Forward/ 3. Edit/ 4. Save/ 5. Lock(Unlock)/ 6. Save autotext/ 7. Compose new/ 8. Save number/ 9. Erase

Options from Message view (for messagesincluding a URL):

1. Go/ 2. Call(go to list)/ 3. Forward/ 4.Edit/ 5. Save/ 6. Lock/ 7. Save auto text/8. Compose new/ 9. Save number/ 0. Erase

6. SavedDisplays saved messages.

1. Press , , .

2. Use to highlight a message.

● left option button Reply.● right option button Options.

Options from Saved view:

Call(go to list)/ Lock/ Erase/ Erase readmessages/ Erase all

3. Press .

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1. Call(go to list)/ 2. Forward/ 3. Lock/ 4. Save number/ 5. Erase/ 6. Erase all

Options from Message view (for messagesincluding a URL):

1. Go/ 2. Call(go to list)/ 3. Forward/ 4. Lock(Unlock)/ 5. Save number/ 6. Save URL/ 7. Erase/ 8. Erase all

7. DraftDisplays draft messages.

1. Press , , .

2. Use to highlight a message.

● Press left option button Edit.● Press right option button

Options.

Send/ Compose new/ Erase/ Erase all

8. SettingsAllows you to configure 6 settings formessages.

1. Press , , ,

8.1 Notification

When you receive a text message, yourphone notifies you by displaying an iconon your display screen. You can alsochoose to be notified with a larger pop-upmessage on your display screen.

1. Press , , , .


Msg & icon/ Icon only

8.2 Alerts

Allows you to set the alert types forVoicemail, Messages, and Missed calls.

1. Press , , , .

2. Select Voicemail alerts/ Message alerts/Missed call alerts.

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3. Use to select a ringtone, thenpress .

8.3 Message reminder

When new messages arrive, you canchoose to have your phone notify you byplaying an audible alert.

1. Press , , , .


On/ Off

8.4 Auto-erase

You can delete messages that you’vealready read whenever you like, or youcan have your phone delete themautomatically for you.

1. Press , , , .


On/ Off

8.5 Signature

Each message you send can have acustomized signature to reflect yourpersonality.

1. Press , , , .

2. Select Custom and press .

(If you do not wish to attach a signatureto your outgoing messages, selectNone.)

3. Enter your signature and press .

8.6 Auto text

Your phone is loaded with 20 Auto Textmessages to help make sending textmessages faster and easier.

1. Press , , , .The list of Auto Text messages isdisplayed.

2. To edit or delete an Auto Text message,highlight it and press .

3. Use to select and option, thenpress .

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Edit/ Send message/ Erase/ Erase all

To add a new Auto Text message:

1. Press , , , .

2. To add a new Auto Text message, select<Add new>.

3. Enter your message and press .Your new message will be added to thebeginning of the list.

9. Erase messagesAllows you to erase the messages storedin your Inbox, Sent, Saved, or Draftmessage folders. You can also erase allmessages at the same time.

1. Press , , .

2. Select Inbox/ Sent/ Saved/ Draft/ Eraseall then press .

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enus

ToolsAllows you to make use of various toolsand applications.

Access and Options

1. Press Menu.

2. Press Tools.


1. Scheduler2. Alarm clock 3. Ez tip calculator4. Calculator5. Bluetooth6. World clock7. Voice memo8. Notepad

1. SchedulerAllows you to store and access youragenda(s). Simply enter your appointmentsin the Scheduler, and your phone will alertyou with a reminder.

1. Press , , .

2. Use to highlight the scheduledday.

Moves cursor to the left.Moves cursor to the right.Moves to the previous week.Moves to the next week.

3. Press left option button Add.

4. Enter your schedule informationincluding:

● Date

● Time Press to set specific timeor press right option button AllDay.

● Content● Recurring event

None/ Daily/ Mon-Fri/ Weekly/Monthly/ Yearly

● When to ring the alarm reminderNone/ On time/ 5 minutes/ 10 minutes/1 hour/ 1 day/ 2 days

● Which ring alarm to sound

5. Press left option button Save.

When you exit without saving, you'reasked to select Return to edit/ Save andexit/ Exit in a pop up message.

2. Alarm clockAllows you to set up to four alarms. At thealarm time, any set alarm will sound thetone of your choice, and an alarmmessage will be displayed on the internalscreen.

1. Press , , .

2. Select the alarm you want to edit.

Alarm 1/ Alarm 2/ Alarm 3/ Quick alarm/Reset all

3. Use to highlight the alarm timethen press .

4. Set the time for alarm and press .

5. Use to highlight Once (recurringsetting) and press .

6. Press to select one of thefollowing and press .

Once/ Daily/ Mon - Fri/ Weekends

For Quick alarm option, set Off/ 1 min later/ 10 min later/ 30 minlater/ 1 hour later

7. Use to highlight the tone optionand press .

8. Use to select one of the availablealarm ring types and press .

9. Press left option button Save.

Note Scheduler will not alert you during a call or

during SMS transmission. It will sound the

reminder after you exit a call.

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3. Ez tip calculatorAllows you to quickly and easily estimatethe tip and total amount of a bill byinputting the bill amount before tip, the tippercentage, and dividing it by the numberof people paying.

1. Press , , .

2. Press left option button Reset ifnecessary.

3. Press right option button Close toexit this menu.

4. CalculatorAllows you to perform simplemathematical calculations. You can enternumbers up to the sixth decimal place.

1. Press , , .

2. Enter data.

● Use to enter plus, minus, slash andmultiply calculations.

● Press to enter period and toenter plus or minus.

● Press to delete digits or symbols.● Press left option button Reset to

reset the calculation.● Press right option button Close to

end the calculation.

5. BluetoothThe Flare is compatible with devices thatsupport the Bluetooth® headset andhands-free profile(s). You may create andstore 20 pairings within the Flare andconnect to one device at a time. Theapproximate communication range forBluetooth® wireless technology is up to 30feet (10 meters). Bluetooth QD ID: B012711

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Pairing a new Bluetooth® device

Pairing is the process that allows thephone to locate, establish and register 1-to-1 connection with the target device.

1. Press , , .

2. Scroll to <Add new> and press .

3. Follow the Bluetooth accessoryinstructions to set the device to pairingmode.

4. Scroll to Search and press .

5. If Bluetooth device is set to off, you willbe prompted to turn power on. Select

Yes.

6. The device will appear in the FoundDevices menu once it has been located.Highlight the device and press .

7. The phone will prompt you for the PINCode. Consult the Bluetooth accessoryinstructions for the appropriate PINCode (typically “0000”). Enter the PINCode and press .

8. Once pairing is successful, select Pair to connect with the device.

9. Once connected, you will see thedevice listed in the Paired Devicesmenu and the Bluetooth icons (

) will show at thetop of the internal screen.

Settings

Allows you to customize your phone'sBluetooth settings.

Notes� Read user guide of each Bluetooth accessory

that you are trying to pair with your phone

because the instructions may be different.

� The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are

owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use

of such marks by LG Electronics is under

license. Other trademarks and trade names are

those of their respective owners.

� Your phone is based on the Bluetooth®

specification, but it is not guaranteed to work

with all devices enabled with Bluetooth®

wireless technology.

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1. On/Off

Allows you to set the Bluetooth powerOn/Off.

1. Press , , .

2. Scroll to <Settings> and press .

3. Press On/Off.


On/ Off

2. Visibility

Allows you to manage your phone'savailability to other Bluetooth devices.

1. Press , , .


3. Press Visibility.

4. Turn on Bluetooth if not set to on.


Hidden/ Visible for 3 mins/ Alwaysvisible

3. Device name

Allows you to select a Bluetooth name foryour phone. Your phone’s Bluetooth namewill appear to other in-range Bluetoothdevices, depending on your visibilitysettings.

1. Press , , .


3. Press Device name.

4. Press to clear the current name.

5. Use your keypad to enter a new nameand press to save and exit.

4. Device Info

1. Press , , .


3. Press Device Info.

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6. World clockAllows you to determine the current timein another time zone or country.

1. Press , , .

2. Press right option button Cities toselect a specific city, and press toview the city's current date and time.

3. Use to scroll through the availablecities on the map.

4. Press left option button Set DST todisplay Daylight Savings Time in theselected location.

7. Voice memoAllows you to add, listen to, and eraseshort verbal reminders. The recordedvoice memos are listed in the Voice memofolder. You can select <Record new>,<Erase all>, <Memory info>.

1. Press , , .

2. Scroll to <Record new> and press .

3. Talk into the receiver after the tone,then press Stop. The default memotitle is the date and time of recording.

To Playback a Voice memo

1. To access a recorded voice memo,highlight the Voice memo you want tohear, then press .

In the selected Voice memo, the followingoptions are available:

● Play Play the selected Voice Memo. Pause (Resume)/ Stop

● View details Title/ Recorded on/ Play time

● Edit title Edit the title of the selectedVoice memo. Save/ Mode : [Abc]/ Cancel

● Erase Yes/ No

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8. NotepadAllows you to add, read, edit, and erasenotes to yourself.

1. Press , , .

2. Press on <Add new> to write anew note then press to save.

While entering a note, use text input modewith right option button Mode.

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Recent callsThe Recent calls Menu is a list of the lastphone numbers or Contact entries for callsyou placed, accepted, or missed. It iscontinually updated as new numbers areadded to the beginning of the list and theoldest entries are removed from thebottom of the list.

Access and Options

1. Press Menu.

2. Press Recentcalls.Or you can accessdirectly by pressing

.


1. Missed calls2. Received calls3. Outgoing calls4. All calls5. Erase history

1. Missed callsAllows 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.● You can select from the following

options:Call/ Save/ Send message/ Prepend/Erase/ Next/ Prev

● Press to place a call to the number.

2. Received callsAllows you to view the list of incomingcalls; up to 50 entries.

1. Press , , .



options:

Recent Calls

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Call/ Save/ Send message/ Prepend/Erase/ Next/ Prev


3. Outgoing callsAllows you to view the list of outgoingcalls; up to 50 entries.

1. Press , , .



options:Call/ Save/ Send message/ Prepend/Erase/ Next/ Prev


4. All callsAllows you to view the list of all calls; upto 50 entries.

1. Press , , .


● Press to view the entry.● Press to place a call to the number.● You can select from the following

options:Call/ Save (Phone book info)/ Sendmessage/ Prepend/ Erase/ Next/ Prev

5. Erase historyAllows you to erase selected call list(s).

1. Press , , .

2. Use to highlight the list of calls toerase, then press .

Missed calls/ Received calls/ Outgoingcalls/ All calls

3. Press Yes.

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Surf The Web

Access and Options

1. Press .

2. Select Surf The Webor press . Or you can accessdirectly by pressing

.

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TIA Safety InformationThe following is the complete TIA SafetyInformation for wireless handheld phones.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal

Your wireless handheld portable phone is alow power radio transmitter and receiver.When ON, it receives and sends out RadioFrequency (RF) signals.

In August, 1996, the FederalCommunications Commissions (FCC)adopted RF exposure guidelines with safetylevels for handheld wireless phones. Thoseguidelines are consistent with the safetystandards previously set by both U.S. andinternational standards bodies:

ANSI C95.1 (1992) *

NCRP Report 86 (1986)

ICNIRP (1996)

* American National Standards Institute;National Council on Radiation Protectionand Measurements; InternationalCommission on Non-Ionizing RadiationProtection.

Those standards were based oncomprehensive and periodic evaluations ofthe relevant scientific literature. Forexample, over 120 scientists, engineers,and physicians from universities,government health agencies, and industryreviewed the available body of research todevelop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).

The design of your phone complies withthe FCC guidelines (and those standards).

Antenna Care

Use only the supplied or an approvedreplacement antenna. Unauthorizedantennas, modifications, or attachmentscould damage the phone and may violateFCC regulations.

Phone Operation

NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone asyou would any other telephone with theantenna pointed up and over yourshoulder.

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Tips on Efficient Operation

For your phone to operate most efficiently:

Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarilywhen the phone is in use. Contact with theantenna affects call quality and may causethe phone to operate at a higher powerlevel than otherwise needed.

Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the useof wireless phones in the areas where youdrive and always obey them. Also, if usingyour phone while driving, please observethe following:

� Give full attention to driving -- drivingsafely is your first responsibility;

� Use hands-free operation, if available;

� Pull off the road and park before makingor answering a call if driving conditionsor the law require it.

Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment isshielded from RF signals. However, certain

electronic equipment may not be shieldedagainst the RF signals from your wirelessphone.

Pacemakers

The Health Industry ManufacturersAssociation recommends that a minimumseparation of six (6) inches be maintainedbetween a handheld wireless phone and apacemaker to avoid potential interferencewith the pacemaker. Theserecommendations are consistent with theindependent research by andrecommendations of Wireless TechnologyResearch.

Persons with pacemakers:

� Should ALWAYS keep the phone morethan six (6) inches from their pacemakerwhen the phone is turned ON;

� Should not carry the phone in a breastpocket;

� Should use the ear opposite thepacemaker to minimize the potential forinterference;

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� Should turn the phone OFF immediatelyif there is any reason to suspect thatinterference is taking place.

Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless phones may interferewith some hearing aids. In the event ofsuch interference, you may want to consultyour service provider (or call the customerservice line to discuss alternatives).

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medicaldevice, consult the manufacturer of yourdevice to determine if it is adequatelyshielded from external RF energy. Yourphysician may be able to assist you inobtaining this information.

Health Care Facilities

Turn your phone OFF in health carefacilities when any regulations posted inthese areas instruct you to do so.Hospitals or health care facilities may useequipment that could be sensitive toexternal RF energy.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installedor inadequately shielded electronic systemsin motor vehicles. Check with themanufacturer or its representativeregarding your vehicle. You should alsoconsult the manufacturer of any equipmentthat has been added to your vehicle.

Posted Facilities

Turn your phone OFF in any facility whereposted notices so require.

Aircraft

FCC regulations prohibit using your phonewhile in the air. Switch OFF your phonebefore boarding an aircraft.

Blasting Areas

To avoid interfering with blastingoperations, turn your phone OFF when in a“blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn offtwo-way radio”. Obey all signs andinstructions.

Potentially Explosive Atmosphere

Turn your phone OFF when in any areawith a potentially explosive atmosphereand obey all signs and instructions. Sparksin such areas could cause an explosion orfire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Areas with a potentially explosiveatmosphere are often, but not alwaysmarked clearly. Potential areas may include:fueling areas (such as gasoline stations);below deck on boats; fuel or chemicaltransfer or storage facilities; vehicles usingliquefied petroleum gas (such as propaneor butane); areas where the air containschemicals or particles (such as grain, dust,or metal powders); and any other areawhere you would normally be advised toturn off your vehicle engine.

For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag

An air bag inflates with great force. DONOT place objects, including eitherinstalled or portable wireless equipment, inthe area over the air bag or in the air bagdeployment area. If in-vehicle wirelessequipment is improperly installed and theair bag inflates, serious injury could result.

Safety InformationPlease read and observe the followinginformation for safe and proper use of yourphone and to prevent damage. Also, keepthe user guide in an accessible place at alltimes after reading it.

Caution! Violation of the instructionsmay cause minor or serious damage to theproduct.

Charger and Adapter Safety

� The charger and adapter are intendedfor indoor use only.

� Insert the battery pack charger verticallyinto the wall power socket.

� Use the correct adapter for your phonewhen using the battery pack chargerabroad.

� Only use the approved battery charger.Otherwise, you may cause seriousdamage to your phone.

Battery Information and Care

� Please dispose of your battery properlyor take it to your local wireless carrierfor recycling.

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� The battery doesn't need to be emptybefore recharging.

� Use only LG-approved chargers specificto your phone model since they aredesigned to maximize battery life.

� Do not disassemble or short-circuit thebattery.

� Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean.

� Replace the battery when it no longerprovides acceptable performance. Thebattery can be recharged several hundredtimes before replacement.

� Recharge the battery after long periodsof non-use to maximize battery life.

� Battery life will vary due to usagepatterns and environmental conditions.

� Use of extended backlighting, Browser,and data connectivity kits affect batterylife and talk/standby times.

� The self-protection function of thebattery cuts the power of the phonewhen its operation is in an abnormalstate. In this case, remove the batteryfrom the phone, reinstall it, and turn thephone on.

Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards

� Do not put your phone in a placesubject to excessive dust and keep theminimum required distance between thepower cord and heat sources.

� Unplug the power cord prior to cleaningyour phone, and clean the power plugpin when it’s dirty.

� When using the power plug, ensure thatit’s firmly connected. If not, it may causeexcessive heat or fire.

� If you put your phone in a pocket orbag without covering the receptacle ofthe phone (power plug pin), metallicarticles (such as a coin, paperclip orpen) may short-circuit the phone. Alwayscover the receptacle when not in use.

� Don’t short-circuit the battery. Metallicarticles such as a coin, paperclip or penin your pocket or bag may short-circuitthe + and – terminals of the battery(metal strips on the battery) uponmoving. Short-circuit of the terminal maydamage the battery and cause anexplosion.

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� Do not disassemble or crush thebattery. It may cause a fire.

General Notice

� Using a damaged battery or placing abattery in your mouth may causeserious injury.

� Do not place items containing magneticcomponents such as a credit card,phone card, bank book, or subwayticket near your phone. The magnetismof the phone may damage the datastored in the magnetic strip.

� Talking on your phone for a long periodof time may reduce call quality due toheat generated during use.

� When the phone is not used for a longperiod time, store it in a safe place withthe power cord unplugged.

� Using the phone in proximity toreceiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio)may cause interference to the phone.

� Do not use the phone if the antenna isdamaged. If a damaged antennacontacts skin, it may cause a slight burn.Please contact an LG Authorized Service

Center to replace the damaged antenna.

� Do not immerse your phone in water. Ifthis happens, turn it off immediatelyand remove the battery. If the phonedoes not work, take it to an LGAuthorized Service Center.

� Do not paint your phone.

� The data saved in your phone might bedeleted due to careless use, repair ofthe phone, or upgrade of the software.Please backup your important phonenumbers. (Ring tones, text messages,voice messages, pictures, and videoscould also be deleted.) Themanufacturer is not liable for damagedue to the loss of data.

� When you use the phone in publicplaces, set the ringtone to vibration soyou don't disturb others.

� Do not turn your phone on or off whenputting it to your ear.

� Use accessories, such as earphones andheadsets, with caution. Ensure thatcables are tucked away safely and donot touch the antenna unnecessarily.

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If you are listening to music whilst out andabout, please ensure that the volume is ata reasonable level so that you are aware ofyour surroundings. This is particularlyimperative when attempting to cross thestreet.

Avoid damage to your hearing

Damage to your hearing can occur if youare exposed to loud sound for longperiods of time. We therefore recommendthat you do not turn on or off the handsetclose to your ear. We also recommend thatmusic and call volumes are set to areasonable level.

FDA Consumer UpdateThe U.S. Food and DrugAdministration’s Center forDevices and Radiological

Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones:

1. Do wireless phones pose a healthhazard?

The available scientific evidence does notshow that any health problems areassociated with using wireless phones.There is no proof, however, that wirelessphones are absolutely safe. Wirelessphones emit low levels of Radio Frequency(RF) energy in the microwave range whilebeing used. They also emit very low levelsof RF when in standby mode. Whereashigh levels of RF can produce healtheffects (by heating tissue), exposure to lowlevel RF that does not produce heatingeffects causes no known adverse healtheffects. Many studies of low level RFexposures have not found any biologicaleffects. Some studies have suggested thatsome biological effects may occur, butsuch findings have not been confirmed byadditional research. In some cases, other

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researchers have had difficulty inreproducing those studies, or indetermining the reasons for inconsistentresults.

2. What is the FDA's role concerning thesafety of wireless phones?

Under the law, the FDA does not reviewthe safety of radiation-emitting consumerproducts such as wireless phones beforethey can be sold, as it does with new drugsor medical devices. However, the agencyhas authority to take action if wirelessphones are shown to emit Radio Frequency(RF) energy at a level that is hazardous tothe user. In such a case, the FDA couldrequire the manufacturers of wirelessphones to notify users of the healthhazard and to repair, replace, or recall thephones so that the hazard no longerexists.

Although the existing scientific data donot justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDAhas urged the wireless phone industry totake a number of steps, including thefollowing:

� Support needed research into possiblebiological effects of RF of the typeemitted by wireless phones;

� Design wireless phones in a way thatminimizes any RF exposure to the userthat is not necessary for devicefunction; and

� Cooperate in providing users of wirelessphones with the best possibleinformation on possible effects ofwireless phone use on human health.

The FDA belongs to an interagencyworking group of the federal agencies thathave responsibility for different aspects ofRF safety to ensure coordinated efforts atthe federal level. The following agenciesbelong to this working group:

� National Institute for OccupationalSafety and Health

� Environmental Protection Agency

� Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration

� National Telecommunications andInformation Administration

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The National Institutes of Healthparticipates in some interagency workinggroup activities, as well.

The FDA shares regulatory responsibilitiesfor wireless phones with the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC). Allphones that are sold in the United Statesmust comply with FCC safety guidelinesthat limit RF exposure. The FCC relies onthe FDA and other health agencies forsafety questions about wireless phones.

The FCC also regulates the base stationsthat the wireless phone networks relyupon. While these base stations operate athigher power than do the wireless phonesthemselves, the RF exposures that peopleget from these base stations are typicallythousands of times lower than those theycan get from wireless phones. Basestations are thus not the subject of thesafety questions discussed in thisdocument.

3. What kinds of phones are the subjectof this update?

The term “wireless phone” refers here to

handheld wireless phones with built-inantennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or“PCS” phones. These types of wirelessphones can expose the user to measurableRadio Frequency (RF) energy because ofthe short distance between the phone andthe user’s head.

These RF exposures are limited by FCCsafety guidelines that were developed withthe advice of the FDA and other federalhealth and safety agencies. When thephone is located at greater distances fromthe user, the exposure to RF is drasticallylower because a person's RF exposuredecreases rapidly with increasing distancefrom the source. The so-called “cordlessphones,” which have a base unit connectedto the telephone wiring in a house,typically operate at far lower power levels,and thus produce RF exposures far belowthe FCC safety limits.

4. What are the results of the researchdone already?

The research done thus far has producedconflicting results, and many studies havesuffered from flaws in their research

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methods. Animal experiments investigatingthe effects of Radio Frequency (RF) energyexposures characteristic of wireless phoneshave yielded conflicting results that oftencannot be repeated in other laboratories. Afew animal studies, however, havesuggested that low levels of RF couldaccelerate the development of cancer inlaboratory animals. However, many of thestudies that showed increased tumordevelopment used animals that had beengenetically engineered or treated withcancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in the absenceof RF exposure. Other studies exposed theanimals to RF for up to 22 hours per day.These conditions are not similar to theconditions under which people usewireless phones, so we do not know withcertainty what the results of such studiesmean for human health. Three largeepidemiology studies have been publishedsince December 2000. Between them, thestudies investigated any possibleassociation between the use of wirelessphones and primary brain cancer, glioma,meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors

of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, orother cancers. None of the studiesdemonstrated the existence of any harmfulhealth effects from wireless phone RFexposures. However, none of the studiescan answer questions about long-termexposures, since the average period ofphone use in these studies was aroundthree years.

5. What research is needed to decidewhether RF exposure from wirelessphones poses a health risk?

A combination of laboratory studies andepidemiological studies of people actuallyusing wireless phones would provide someof the data that are needed. Lifetimeanimal exposure studies could becompleted in a few years. However, verylarge numbers of animals would be neededto provide reliable proof of a cancerpromoting effect if one exists.Epidemiological studies can provide datathat is directly applicable to humanpopulations, but ten or more years follow-up may be needed to provide answersabout some health effects, such as cancer.

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This is because the interval between thetime of exposure to a cancer-causing agentand the time tumors develop — if they do— may be many, many years. Theinterpretation of epidemiological studies ishampered by difficulties in measuringactual RF exposure during day-to-day useof wireless phones. Many factors affect thismeasurement, such as the angle at whichthe phone is held, or which model ofphone is used.

6. What is the FDA doing to find outmore about the possible health effectsof wireless phone RF?

The FDA is working with the U.S. NationalToxicology Program and with groups ofinvestigators around the world to ensurethat high priority animal studies areconducted to address important questionsabout the effects of exposure to RadioFrequency (RF) energy.

The FDA has been a leading participant inthe World Health OrganizationInternational Electro Magnetic Fields(EMF) Project since its inception in 1996.An influential result of this work has been

the development of a detailed agenda ofresearch needs that has driven theestablishment of new research programsaround the world. The project has alsohelped develop a series of publicinformation documents on EMF issues.

The FDA and the CellularTelecommunications & InternetAssociation (CTIA) have a formalCooperative Research And DevelopmentAgreement (CRADA) to do research onwireless phone safety. The FDA providesthe scientific oversight, obtaining inputfrom experts in government, industry, andacademic organizations. CTIA-fundedresearch is conducted through contractswith independent investigators. The initialresearch will include both laboratorystudies and studies of wireless phoneusers. The CRADA will also include a broadassessment of additional research needs inthe context of the latest researchdevelopments around the world.

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7. How can I find out how much RadioFrequency energy exposure I can get byusing my wireless phone?

All phones sold in the United States mustcomply with Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) guidelines that limitRadio Frequency (RF) energy exposures.The FCC established these guidelines inconsultation with the FDA and the otherfederal health and safety agencies. The FCClimit for RF exposure from wireless phonesis set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). TheFCC limit is consistent with the safetystandards developed by the Institute ofElectrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE)and the National Council on RadiationProtection and Measurement. The exposurelimit takes into consideration the body’sability to remove heat from the tissues thatabsorb energy from the wireless phone andis set well below levels known to haveeffects. Manufacturers of wireless phonesmust report the RF exposure level for eachmodel of phone to the FCC. The FCCwebsite (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)gives directions for locating the FCC

identification number on your phone soyou can find your phone’s RF exposure levelin the online listing.

8. What has the FDA done to measurethe Radio Frequency energy coming fromwireless phones?

The Institute of Electrical and ElectronicEngineers (IEEE) is developing a technicalstandard for measuring the RadioFrequency (RF) energy exposure fromwireless phones and other wirelesshandsets with the participation andleadership of FDA scientists and engineers.The standard, “Recommended Practice forDetermining the Spatial-Peak SpecificAbsorption Rate (SAR) in the Human BodyDue to Wireless Communications Devices:Experimental Techniques”, sets forth thefirst consistent test methodology formeasuring the rate at which RF isdeposited in the heads of wireless phoneusers. The test method uses a tissue-simulating model of the human head.Standardized SAR test methodology isexpected to greatly improve theconsistency of measurements made at

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different laboratories on the same phone.SAR is the measurement of the amount ofenergy absorbed in tissue, either by thewhole body or a small part of the body. Itis measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) ofmatter. This measurement is used todetermine whether a wireless phonecomplies with safety guidelines.

9. What steps can I take to reduce myexposure to Radio Frequency energyfrom my wireless phone?

If there is a risk from these products —and at this point we do not know thatthere is — it is probably very small. But ifyou are concerned about avoiding evenpotential risks, you can take a few simplesteps to minimize your exposure to RadioFrequency (RF) energy. Since time is a keyfactor in how much exposure a personreceives, reducing the amount of timespent using a wireless phone will reduce RFexposure. If you must conduct extendedconversations by wireless phone every day,you could place more distance betweenyour body and the source of the RF, sincethe exposure level drops off dramatically

with distance. For example, you could use aheadset and carry the wireless phone awayfrom your body or use a wireless phoneconnected to a remote antenna. Again, thescientific data do not demonstrate thatwireless phones are harmful. But if you areconcerned about the RF exposure fromthese products, you can use measures likethose described above to reduce your RFexposure from wireless phone use.

10. What about children using wirelessphones?

The scientific evidence does not show adanger to users of wireless phones,including children and teenagers. If youwant to take steps to lower exposure toRadio Frequency (RF) energy, themeasures described above would apply tochildren and teenagers using wirelessphones. Reducing the time of wirelessphone use and increasing the distancebetween the user and the RF source willreduce RF exposure.

Some groups sponsored by other nationalgovernments have advised that children bediscouraged from using wireless phones at

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all. For example, the government in theUnited Kingdom distributed leafletscontaining such a recommendation inDecember 2000. They noted that noevidence exists that using a wireless phonecauses brain tumors or other ill effects.Their recommendation to limit wirelessphone use by children was strictlyprecautionary; it was not based onscientific evidence that any health hazardexists.

11. What about wireless phoneinterference with medical equipment?

Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wirelessphones can interact with some electronicdevices. For this reason, the FDA helpeddevelop a detailed test method to measureElectro Magnetic Interference (EMI) ofimplanted cardiac pacemakers anddefibrillators from wireless telephones. Thistest method is now part of a standardsponsored by the Association for theAdvancement of Medical Instrumentation(AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort bythe FDA, medical device manufacturers,and many other groups, was completed in

late 2000. This standard will allowmanufacturers to ensure that cardiacpacemakers and defibrillators are safe fromwireless phone EMI.

The FDA has tested hearing aids forinterference from handheld wirelessphones and helped develop a voluntarystandard sponsored by the Institute ofElectrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).This standard specifies test methods andperformance requirements for hearing aidsand wireless phones so that nointerference occurs when a person uses a“compatible” phone and a “compatible”hearing aid at the same time. Thisstandard was approved by the IEEE in2000.

The FDA continues to monitor the use ofwireless phones for possible interactionswith other medical devices. Should harmfulinterference be found to occur, the FDAwill conduct testing to assess theinterference and work to resolve theproblem.

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12. Where can I find additionalinformation?For additional information, please refer tothe following resources:

FDA web page on wireless phones(http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/)

Federal Communications Commission(FCC) RF Safety Program(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)

International Commission on Non-lonizingRadiation Protection(http://www.icnirp.de)

World Health Organization (WHO)International EMF Project(http://www.who.int/emf)

National Radiological Protection Board(UK)(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/)

10 Driver Safety TipsYour wireless phone gives you the powerfulability to communicate by voice almostanywhere, anytime. An importantresponsibility accompanies the benefits ofwireless phones, one that every user mustuphold.

When operating a car, driving is your firstresponsibility. When using your wirelessphone behind the wheel of a car, practicegood common sense and remember thefollowing tips:

1. Get to know your wireless phone and itsfeatures such as speed dial and redial.Carefully read your instruction manualand learn to take advantage of valuablefeatures most phones offer, includingautomatic redial and memory. Also, workto memorize the phone keypad so youcan use the speed dial function withouttaking your attention off the road.

2. When available, use a hands-free device.A number of hands-free wireless phoneaccessories are readily available today.Whether you choose an installed

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mounted device for your wireless phoneor a speakerphone accessory, takeadvantage of these devices if availableto you.

3. Make sure you place your wirelessphone within easy reach and where youcan reach it without removing your eyesfrom the road. If you get an incomingcall at an inconvenient time, if possible,let your voicemail answer it for you.

4. Suspend conversations duringhazardous driving conditions orsituations. Let the person you arespeaking with know you are driving; ifnecessary, suspend the call in heavytraffic or hazardous weather conditions.Rain, sleet, snow, and ice can behazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As adriver, your first responsibility is to payattention to the road.

5. Don’t take notes or look up phonenumbers while driving. If you are readingan address book or business card, orwriting a “to-do” list while driving a car,

you are not watching where you aregoing. It is common sense. Do not getcaught in a dangerous situation becauseyou are reading or writing and notpaying attention to the road or nearbyvehicles.

6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; ifpossible, place calls when you are notmoving or before pulling into traffic. Tryto plan your calls before you begin yourtrip or attempt to coincide your callswith times you may be stopped at astop sign, red light, or otherwisestationary. But if you need to dial whiledriving, follow this simple tip -- dial onlya few numbers, check the road and yourmirrors, then continue.

7. Do not engage in stressful or emotionalconversations that may be distracting.Stressful or emotional conversationsand driving do not mix; they aredistracting and even dangerous whenyou are behind the wheel of a car. Makepeople you are talking with aware youare driving and if necessary, suspendconversations which have the potential

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to divert your attention from the road.

8. Use your wireless phone to call for help.Your wireless phone is one of thegreatest tools you can own to protectyourself and your family in dangeroussituations -- with your phone at yourside, help is only three numbers away.Dial 911 or other local emergencynumber in the case of fire, trafficaccident, road hazard, or medicalemergency. Remember, it’s a free call onyour wireless phone!

9. Use your wireless phone to help othersin emergencies. Your wireless phoneprovides you a perfect opportunity tobe a “Good Samaritan” in yourcommunity. If you see an auto accident,crime in progress or other seriousemergency where lives are in danger, call911 or other local emergency number,as you would want others to do for you.

10. Call roadside assistance or a specialwireless non-emergency assistancenumber when necessary. Certainsituations you encounter while driving

may require attention, but are noturgent enough to merit a call foremergency services. But you can stilluse your wireless phone to lend ahand. If you see a broken-down vehicleposing no serious hazard, a brokentraffic signal, a minor traffic accidentwhere no one appears injured or avehicle you know to be stolen, callroadside assistance or other specialnon-emergency wireless number.

For more information, please call to 888-901-SAFE, or visit our websitewww.ctia.org.

Consumer Information onSAR(Specific Absorption Rate)

This model phone meets the government'srequirements for exposure to radio waves.Your wireless phone is a radio transmitterand receiver. It is designed andmanufactured not to exceed the emissionlimits for exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)energy set by the Federal CommunicationsCommission of the U.S. Government.These limits are part of comprehensiveguidelines and establish permitted levels ofRF energy for the general population. Theguidelines are based on standards thatwere developed by independent scientificorganizations through periodic andthorough evaluation of scientific studies.The standards include a substantial safetymargin designed to assure the safety of allpersons, regardless of age and health.

The exposure standard for wireless mobilephones employs a unit of measurementknown as the Specific Absorption Rate, orSAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6

W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted usingstandard operating positions specified bythe FCC with the phone transmitting at itshighest certified power level in all testedfrequency bands. Although SAR isdetermined at the highest certified powerlevel, the actual SAR level of the phonewhile operating can be well below themaximum value. Because the phone isdesigned to operate at multiple powerlevels to use only the power required toreach the network, in general, the closeryou are to a wireless base station antenna,the lower the power output.

Before a phone model is available for saleto the public, it must be tested andcertified to the FCC that it does notexceed the limit established by thegovernment-adopted requirement for safeexposure. The tests are performed inpositions and locations (e.g., at the earand worn on the body) as required by theFCC for each model.

The highest SAR value for this modelphone when tested for use at the ear is1.23 W/kg and when worn on the body,

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as described in this user guide, is 0.275W/kg (body-worn measurements differamong phone models, depending uponavailable accessories). While there may bedifferences between SAR levels of variousphones and at various positions, they allmeet the government requirement for safeexposure.

The FCC has granted an EquipmentAuthorization for this model phone with allreported SAR levels evaluated as incompliance with the FCC RF emissionguidelines. SAR information on this modelphone is on file with the FCC and can befound under the Display Grant section ofhttp://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid aftersearching on FCC ID BEJLX165. Additionalinformation on Specific Absorption Rates(SAR) can be found on the CellularTelecommunications Industry Association(CTIA) website at http://www.ctia.org.

* In the United States and Canada, the SARlimit for mobile phones used by the publicis 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over onegram of tissue. The standard incorporates asubstantial margin of safety to give

additional protection for the public and toaccount for any variations inmeasurements.

FCC Hearing-AidCompatibility (HAC)Regulations for WirelessDevices On July 10, 2003, the U.S. FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) Reportand Order in WT Docket 01-309 modifiedthe exception of wireless phones under theHearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HACAct) to require digital wireless phones becompatible with hearing-aids. The intent ofthe HAC Act is to ensure reasonableaccess to telecommunications services forpersons with hearing disabilities.

While some wireless phones are used nearsome hearing devices (hearing aids andcochlear implants), users may detect abuzzing, humming, or whining noise. Somehearing devices are more immune thanothers to this interference noise, andphones also vary in the amount of

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interference they generate.

The wireless telephone industry hasdeveloped a rating system for wirelessphones, to assist hearing device users findphones that may be compatible with theirhearing devices. Not all phones have beenrated. Phones that are rated have therating on their box or a label located on thebox.

The ratings are not guarantees. Results willvary depending on the user’s hearingdevice and hearing loss. If your hearingdevice happens to be vulnerable tointerference, you may not be able to use arated phone successfully. Trying out thephone with your hearing device is the bestway to evaluate it for your personal needs.

M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meetFCC requirements and are likely togenerate less interference to hearingdevices than phones that are not labeled.M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.Your Flare has a M4 rating.

T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCCrequirements and are likely to generate

less interference to hearing devices thanphones that are not labeled. T4 is thebetter/higher of the two ratings.

Hearing devices may also be rated. Yourhearing device manufacturer or hearinghealth professional may help you find thisrating. Higher ratings mean that thehearing device is relatively immune tointerference noise. The hearing aid andwireless phone rating values are thenadded together. A sum of 5 is consideredacceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 isconsidered for best use.

In the above example, if a hearing aidmeets the M2 level rating and the wirelessphone meets the M3 level rating, the sumof the two values equal M5. This issynonymous for T ratings. This shouldprovide the hearing aid user with “normalusage” while using their hearing aid withthe particular wireless phone. “Normal

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usage” in this context is defined as asignal quality that is acceptable for normaloperation.

The M mark is intended to be synonymouswith the U mark. The T mark is intended tobe synonymous with the UT mark. The Mand T marks are recommended by theAlliance for TelecommunicationsIndustries Solutions (ATIS). The U and UTmarks are referenced in Section 20.19 ofthe FCC Rules. The HAC rating andmeasurement procedure are described inthe American National Standards Institute(ANSI) C63.19 standard.

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For information about hearing aids anddigital wireless phones

FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and VolumeControlhttp://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/hearing.html

Gallaudet University, RERChttp://tap.Gallaudet.edu/DigWireless.KS/DigWireless.htm

Hearing Loss Association of America[HLAA]http://www.hearingloss.org/learn/cellphonetech.asp

The Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC Orderhttp://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-168A1.pdf

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Battery ChargerThe battery charger allows you to charge your phone.

Battery Standard battery is available.

Hands-free Headset

The headset connects to your phone allowing hands-free operation. Itincludes earpiece, receiver.

To purchase accessories for your new phone such as a hands-free headset, extra batterycharger, or replacement battery, please visit www.virginmobileusa.com.

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1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:

LG offers you a limited warranty that theenclosed subscriber unit and its enclosedaccessories will be free from defects inmaterial and workmanship, according tothe following terms and conditions:

(1) The limited warranty for the productextends for TWELVE (12) MONTHSbeginning on the date of purchase ofthe product with valid proof ofpurchase, or absent valid proof ofpurchase, FIFTEEN (15) MONTHSfrom date of manufacture asdetermined by the unit’s manufacturedate code.

(2) The limited warranty extends only tothe original purchaser of the productand is not assignable or transferableto any subsequent purchaser/enduser.

(3) This warranty is good only to theoriginal purchaser of the productduring the warranty period as long asit is in the U.S, including Alaska,

Hawaii, U.S. Territories and Canada.

(4) The external housing and cosmeticparts shall be free of defects at thetime of shipment and, therefore, shallnot be covered under these limitedwarranty terms.

(5) Upon request from LG, the consumermust provide information toreasonably prove the date ofpurchase.

(6) The customer shall bear the cost ofshipping the product to the CustomerService Department of LG. LG shallbear the cost of shipping the productback to the consumer after thecompletion of service under thislimited warranty.

2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOTCOVER:

(1) Defects or damages resulting fromuse of the product in other than itsnormal and customary manner.

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(2) Defects or damages from abnormaluse, abnormal conditions, improperstorage, exposure to moisture ordampness, unauthorizedmodifications, unauthorizedconnections, unauthorized repair,misuse, neglect, abuse, accident,alteration, improper installation, orother acts which are not the fault ofLG, including damage caused byshipping, blown fuses, spills of foodor liquid.

(3) Breakage or damage to antennasunless caused directly by defects inmaterial or workmanship.

(4) That the Customer ServiceDepartment at LG was not notified byconsumer of the alleged defect ormalfunction of the product during theapplicable limited warranty period.

(5) Products which have had the serialnumber removed or made illegible.

(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of allother warranties, express or implied

either in fact or by operations of law,statutory or otherwise, including, butnot limited to any implied warranty ofmarketability or fitness for a particularuse.

(7) Damage resulting from use of non-LGapproved accessories.

(8) All plastic surfaces and all otherexternally exposed parts that arescratched or damaged due to normalcustomer use.

(9) Products operated outside publishedmaximum ratings.

(10)Products used or obtained in a rentalprogram.

(11)Consumables (such as fuses).

3. STATE LAW RIGHTS:

No other express warranty is applicable tothis product. THE DURATION OF ANYIMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THEIMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY,IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE

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EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LGEMOBILECOMM USA INC. SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OFTHE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSSOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT ORCONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THEUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THISPRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OFANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY,INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OFMARKETABILITY APPLICABLE TO THISPRODUCT.

Some states do not allow the exclusivelimitation of incidental or consequentialdamages or limitations on how long animplied warranty lasts; so these limitationsor exclusions may not apply to you. Thiswarranty gives you specific legal rights andyou may also have other rights which varyfrom state to state.

4. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:

To obtain warranty service, please call orfax to the following telephone numbersfrom anywhere in the continental UnitedStates:

Tel. 1-800-793-8896 or Fax. 1-800-448-4026

Or visit http://us.lgservice.com.Correspondence may also be mailed to:

LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets

P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824

DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TOTHE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call orwrite for the location of the LG authorizedservice center nearest you and for theprocedures for obtaining warranty claims.

AAccessories 83

Activate Your VirginMobile Account 15

Alarm clock 53

All calls 60

Available memory 24

BBattery 14

Bluetooth 31, 54

CCalculator 54

Call Waiting 18

Caller ID 18

Charging the Battery14

Consumer Informationon SAR 79

Contacts 40

DDisplay 27

Draft 49

EErase history 60

Erase messages 51

Ez tip calculator 54

FFCC Hearing-Aid

Compatibility (HAC)Regulations forWireless Devices 80

FDA ConsumerUpdate 68

Find/Add entry 40

GGroups 41

IImportant Safety

Precautions 1

Inbox 46

Information 42

LLanguage 33

MMaking Calls 17

Menu Access 22

Menus Overview 12

Messaging 44

Missed calls 59

More… 33

My Account 25

My games 24

My graphics 23

My other stuff 24

My ringtones 23

My Stuff 23

My themes 24

NNotepad 58

OOutgoing calls 60

PPhone information 32

Phone Overview 10

RReceived calls 59

Receiving Calls 17

Recent calls 59

SSafety 62

Safety Information 65

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Saved 48

Scheduler 52

Screen Icons 17

Send message 45

Sent 48

Settings 27, 49

Signal Strength 16

Sounds 30

Speed dial 41

Speed Dialing 18

Surf The Web 61

TText entry 31

Text Input 19

TIA Safety Information62

Tools 52

VVirgin Alerts 47

VirginXL 43

Voice dials 42

Voice memo 57

Voicemail 47

WWarranty Information

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World clock 57

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