LG Electronics USA VN170 Cellular/PCS CDMA Phone with Bluetooth User Manual VN170 VZW UG EN V1 0 140303
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![21VN170Turning the Phone OffWith the flip open, press and hold the PWR/END Key until the LCD screen turns off.Making Calls1. Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, open the flip and press the PWR/END Key for about three seconds. If necessary, enter the lock code.2. Enter the phone number.3. Press the SEND Key to dial the call.4. Press the PWR/END Key to end the call.NOTE Your phone has a Voice Commands feature that also lets you make calls by saying a phone number or Contact name.Correcting Dialing MistakesWhile entering a phone number, press the CLR Key once to erase the last digit entered, or hold it down for at least two seconds to delete all the digits.Redialing CallsWith the flip open, press the SEND Key twice to redial the last number dialed.Receiving Calls1. When the phone rings or vibrates, you can answer the call by simply opening the flip. NOTE If the 'Flip Open' (Menu > Settings & Tools > Call Settings > Answer Options) answer option is NOT MARKED, you can:• Open the flip and press the Left Soft Key [Quiet] to mute the ringing or vibration for that call.• Open the flip and press the Right Soft Key [Ignore] to end the call or send it directly to Voicemail.• Open the flip and press [TXT] to end the call and send a quick text message.2. Press the PWR/END Key to end the call, or simply close the flip. Screen IconsWhen the phone is on, the top line of the LCD screen displays phone status icons. To see the icon glossary, with the flip open, go to MENU > Settings & Tools > Phone Info > Icon Glossary on your phone.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-23.png)
![22 VN170Quick Access to Convenient FeaturesVibrate ModeSets the phone to vibrate instead of ringing ( is displayed). To set Vibrate Mode, with the flip open, press and hold . To return to Normal Mode, press and hold again. Sounds OffQuickly deactivate your phone's sounds when you're in a place where phone sounds would be disruptive. From standby mode with the flip open, press and hold the lower volume key for 3 seconds. To return to normal sounds mode, press and hold the upper volume key.Mute FunctionThe Mute Function prevents the transmission of your voice to the caller. To quickly activate Mute while on a call, press the Left Soft Key [Mute], then to unmute press the Left Soft Key [Unmute] again.Quick Volume AdjustmentQuickly adjust ringer and earpiece volumes by pressing the Volume Keys on the left side of the phone. Press the upper volume key to increase and lower volume key to decrease the volume.NOTE The earpiece volume can only be adjusted during a call and Keypad Volume can only be adjusted through the Sounds Settings menu.Quick Font ResizeWhen you view messages, enter phone numbers, or view sub-menus, press the Volume Keys up or down to quickly adjust the font size. 3 levels (small, medium, large) of font sizes are available. NOTE Not supported on the Main menu.Call WaitingDuring a call, one beep indicates another incoming call. Press the SEND Key to answer it and put the first call on hold. Press the SEND Key again to return to the first call. 3-way callYou can talk with two people at the same time with a three-way conversation on your wireless phone. Airtime and other charges, which may include toll or long distance charges, will apply for all simultaneous calls until you end](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-24.png)
![26 VN170Contacts in Your Phone’s MemoryStoring Basics1. With the flip open, enter a number (max. 48 digits), then press the Left Soft Key [Save].2. Use the Directional Key to highlight Add New Contact/ Update Existing, then press .3. Use the Directional Key to highlight Mobile 1/ Home/ Business/ Mobile 2/ Fax, then press .4. Enter a name (max. 32 characters), and any additional information, then press [SAVE].NOTE If you selected Update Existing after you select the number type, the contact information is automatically updated.Customizing Individual Entries1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts], then use the Directional Key to highlight an entry.2. Press the Left Soft Key [Edit].3. Use the Directional Key to highlight the information to customize.4. Change the entry as you want, then press [SAVE] to save your changes.Speed DialAllows you to set up your Speed Dials.1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts], then use the Directional Key to highlight an entry.2. Press the Left Soft Key [Edit].3. Use the Directional Key to highlight a phone number, then press the Right Soft Key [Options].4. Use the Directional Key to highlight Set Speed Dial, then press .5. Select a Speed Dial digit.Enter a digit using the keypad, then press [SET].Use the Directional Key to highlight the Speed Dial digit, then press [SET].6. Press Yes to confirm, then press [SAVE] to update your contact entry.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-28.png)
![27VN170Storing a Number with PausesPauses allow you to enter additional series of numbers to access automated systems such as Voicemail or credit billing numbers. Pause types are: Wait (W) The phone stops dialing until you press the Left Soft Key [Release] to advance to the following series of numbers. 2-Sec Pause (P) The phone waits two seconds before dialing the next string of digits.1. With the flip open, enter the phone number, then press the Right Soft Key [Options].2. Use the Directional Key to highlight Add 2-Sec Pause or Add Wait, then press .3. Enter the additional number(s) (e.g., pin number, credit card number, etc.).4. Press the Left Soft Key [Save].5. Choose Add New Contact/ Update Existing. 6. Choose Mobile 1/ Home/ Business/ Mobile 2/ Fax. 7. Continue entering information for the Contact entry as necessary.NOTE If you selected Update Existing after you select the number type, the contact information is automatically updated. You do not have the option to enter additional information.8. Press [SAVE] to update your contact entry.Adding a Pause to an Existing Contact Entry1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts].2. Use the Directional Key to highlight a Contact entry, then press the Left Soft Key [Edit].3. Use the Directional Key to highlight the number, then press the Right Soft Key [Options].4. Press Add 2-Sec Pause or Add Wait.5. Enter the additional number(s), then press [SAVE] to update your contact entry.Adding Another Phone NumberFrom standby mode1. With the flip open, enter a phone number, then press the Left Soft Key [Save]. 2. Use the Directional Key to highlight Update Existing, then](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-29.png)
![Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory28 VN170press .3. Use the Directional Key to highlight an existing entry then press [SAVE] to update your contact entry. 4. Use the Directional Key to highlight Mobile 1/ Home/ Business/ Mobile 2/ Fax, then press [SAVE] to update your contact entry.From the Contact List Screen1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts].2. Use the Directional Key to highlight an entry, then press the Left Soft Key [Edit].3. Use the Directional Key to highlight the phone number field you wish to add. Then enter the number and press [SAVE] to update your contact entry.Changing Saved InformationTo edit any information you stored, access the Edit Contact screen:1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts].2. Use the Directional Key to highlight a Contact entry, then press the Left Soft Key [Edit].3. Use the Directional Key to highlight the field you want to change.4. Make the changes, then press [SAVE] to update your contact entry.Changing the Default NumberThe Default Number is the phone number you first entered when you created the Contact. However, another number can be saved as the Default Number.1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts].2. Use the Directional Key to highlight an entry.3. Press the Left Soft Key [Edit].4. Use the Directional Key to highlight a phone number, then press the Right Soft Key [Options].5. Use the Directional Key to highlight Set As Default, then press .6. Press [Yes] to confirm the new number as the default. A confirmation message is displayed.7. Press [SAVE] to update your contact entry.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-30.png)
![29VN170DeletingDeleting a Contact Entry1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts].2. Use the Directional Key to highlight an entry.3. Press the Right Soft Key [Options]. 4. Press Erase.5. Press [Yes] to confirm.Removing a Speed Dial1. With the flip open, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts].2. Use the Directional Key to highlight a Contact entry to edit and press [VIEW].3. Highlight the phone number with the Speed Dial, then press [EDIT].4. Press the Right Soft Key [Options].5. Press Remove Speed Dial.6. Press [Yes] to confirm.7. Press [SAVE] to update your contact entry. Speed DialingAllows you to make phone calls quickly and easily to numbers stored in Contacts. NOTE Speed Dial 1 is reserved for Voicemail.Single Digit Speed DialsPress and hold the Speed Dial digit. Your phone recalls the phone number from your Contacts, displays it, and dials it for you.Multiple Digit Speed DialsWhen you press and hold a number key, it signals the phone to call a Speed Dial. To dial Speed Dials with multiple digits, press the first digit(s), then press and hold the last digit. For example, to call Speed Dial 25, press , then press and hold .NOTE You can also enter the Speed Dial digit(s) and press the SEND Key .Speed Dials 95, 96, 97, 98, and 99Speed Dials 95, 96, 97, 98, and 99 are preset to access certain phone account information: 95 (#Warranty Center), 96 (#DATA), 97 (#BAL), 98 (#MIN), 99 (#PMT) and 411 (Directory Assistance). Unlike Speed Dial 1, these can be changed if you want.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-31.png)
![30 VN170ContactsContactsThe Contacts menu allows you to store names, phone numbers and other information in your phone’s memory. Shortcut The Right Soft Key is a shortcut key to the Contact List.1. New ContactAllows you to add a new contact to your Contact List.NOTE Using this submenu, the number is saved as a new Contact, not into an existing Contact.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Contacts.3. Press New Contact.4. Enter the name and press the Directional Key downward until the phone number type you want is highlighted.5. Enter the number and any additional contact information and press [SAVE] to update your contact entry.NOTE For more detailed information, see page 26.2. Contact ListAllows you to view your Contact List.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Contacts.3. Press Contact List.4. Use the Directional Key to scroll through your Contacts alphabetically.Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to select one of the following:New Contact/ Erase/ New TXT Message/ New Picture Message/ New Voice Message/ Set As ICE Contact/ Call/ Manage Contacts/ Set As Favorite/ Search Entry ModePress the Left Soft Key [Edit] to edit.Press [VIEW] to view the entry details.TIP Use the Go To field, for quick access to an entry without scrolling. For example, to go to "Vet", enter the letter V.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-32.png)
![31VN1703. Backup AssistantBackup Assistant safeguards your mobile phone's address book and automatically saves a copy of the names, phone numbers, and email addresses stored in your phone. You can also view, print, add, delete, and edit your Contacts online. If you lose, damage, or upgrade your phone, Backup Assistant will restore your Contact List to a new or replacement phone.Additional fees may apply. See your service provider for details.NOTE To use the Backup Assistant service, you are required to activate the service from your phone.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Contacts.3. Press Backup Assistant.4. Follow the instructions to download the application.4. FavoritesAllows you to add Contact entries or Contact groups to your list of Favorites to easily view, call, or send messages.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Contacts.3. Press Favorites.4. Press [ADD].TIP You can add up to 10 Contacts and/or Contact groups as Favorites to easily make calls, send messages, and view messages.5. Select whether you want to add a favorite from your Contacts or Group.6. Use the Directional Key to scroll through your Contacts or Groups alphabetically and press [MARK].7. Press the Left Soft Key [Done]. Once you have added Contacts to the Favorites list, the following options will become available in the Favorites menu:Left Soft Key : View OK Key : New Message/ View MessagesRight Soft Key : OptionsMove Position/ Remove/ Remove All/ Set As ICE Contact](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-33.png)
![Contacts32 VN1705. GroupsAllows you to view your grouped Contacts, add a new group, change the name of a group, delete a group, or send a message to everyone in the selected group.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Contacts.3. Press Groups.4. View a GroupUse the Directional Key to highlight a group, then press [VIEW].Add a New GroupPress the Left Soft Key [New] to add a new group to the list. Select Enter new name/Picture and press [SAVE]. Group's optionsPress the Right Soft Key [Options] to select one of the following:New TXT Message/ New Picture Message/ New Voice Message/ Edit Group Name & ID/ Edit Members / Erase Group/ Set As Favorite/ Send Name Card/ Search Entry ModeAdding Contacts to a Group1. From Groups submenu, press [VIEW] and press [ADD] again.2. Highlight a desired contact list and press [MARK].3. Press Left Soft Key [Done] to add contact to a group. 6. Speed DialsAllows you to view your list of Speed Dials or designate Speed Dials for numbers entered in your Contacts.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Contacts.3. Press Speed Dials.4. Use the Directional Key to highlight the Speed Dial position, or enter the Speed Dial digit and press [SET].5. Use the Directional Key to highlight the Contact then press . (For Contacts with multiple numbers, highlight the number for the Speed Dial, then press .)6. Press [Yes] to confirm.A confirmation message is displayed.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-34.png)
![33VN1707. In Case of Emergency (ICE)This menu allows you to store names, phone numbers and other information, which will be very helpful in case of emergency.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Contacts.3. Press In Case of Emergency.4. Use the Directional Key to highlight Contact 1, 2, or 3, then press [ADD].5. Press From Contacts or From Favorites to add a Contact from your Contact List.Highlight the Contact, then press . ORPress New Contact to enter information not stored in your Contact List.6. Select the contact and press .7. The Contact label changes to the specified name. Entering Your ICE Personal Info1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Contacts.3. Press In Case of Emergency.4. Use the Directional Key to highlight Personal Info, then press [VIEW].5. Use the Directional Key to highlight one of the Note entries, then press [ADD].6. Enter information that would be helpful in an emergency (e.g., your medical record number), then press [SAVE]. The note label changes to the text entered.TIP When you've assigned ICE Contacts and your phone is locked, the Left Soft Key appears as [ICE] allowing the emergency information to be viewed without unlocking the phone.To unassign an ICE ContactsFrom the ICE Contacts menu, press the Right Soft Key [Options], then press Unassign. Then press [Yes].To delete Personal Info entryFrom the Personal Info menu, press the Right Soft Key [Erase]. Then press [Yes].](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-35.png)
![Contacts34 VN1708. My Name CardAllows you to create, edit, and view your own personal Contact information including name, phone numbers, and email address in one entry.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Contacts.3. Press My Name Card.4. Press [EDIT] to enter your personal Contact information.5. Use the Directional Key to scroll to the information you want to enter.6. Enter your information as necessary, then press [SAVE].NOTE Press the Right Soft Key [Send] to send your name card.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-36.png)
![35VN170MessagingMessagingSHORTCUTFrom standby mode, pressing the Left Soft Key is a shortcut to your Messaging.Depending on the content and size of your messages, the phone can store up to 500 messages (including a max. of 300 SMS , 100 emergency alerts and 100 MMS messages in the Inbox). Content stored in the message may be limited by phone model and service capability. Other limits to available characters per message may exist. Please check with your service provider for system features and capabilities.When viewing a received message, you can call the sender back by pressing the SEND Key .New Message AlertYour phone can alert you when you have new messages. Options include:1. The phone displays a message on the screen.2. The message icon () is displayed on the display screen. In the case of a high priority message, the icon() will flash.1. New MessageAllows you to send messages (Text, Picture, and Voice). Each message has a destination (Address) and information (Message). Depending on the type of message you choose to send, you can also attach files to your messages including pictures, sounds, and name cards.1.1 TXT MessageThe Basics of Sending a Text Message1. Open the flip and press the Left Soft Key [Message].2. Press New Message.3. Press TXT Message.4. Enter the phone number of the recipient or the email address for an email message. You can enter up to 20 addresses for a single message.NOTE If you enter a phone number or email address saved in your contacts, the contact name will appear in the To field.5. Press the Directional Key downward to access the text field.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-37.png)
![Messaging36 VN1706. Type your message in the Text field.7. Press [SEND].Using Messaging Options'To' Field Options1. With the 'To' field highlighted, press the Right Soft Key [Add].2. Select from the following add option(s).From Contacts/ From Recent Calls/ Favorites/ Groups/ Social Networks/ To ContactsText Field Options1. With the Text field highlighted, press the Right Soft Key [Options].2. Select from the following option(s).Insert Quick Text Allows you to add Quick Text.Save As Draft Saves the message into the Drafts folder. Add Allows you to add Graphic, Animation, Sound, Name Card, or Contact Number/Email.Copy Text Allows you to copy text.Paste Allows you to paste the text you last copied into a text field.Format Text Allows you to change the look of the text. Alignment/ Font Size/ Font Style/ Text Color/ BackgroundPriority Level Allows you to set the priority level for the message. High/ NormalCallback # Inserts a pre-programmed callback number with your message. On/ Off/ EditSave Quick Text Allows you to save the message as a Quick Text. Cancel Message Cancels message editing and goes to the previous menu. 3. Complete and then press [SEND] to send the message.NOTE Refer to page 25 for the Left Soft Key [Abc] options when in a text field.Using Contacts to Send a MessageYou can designate an entry saved in your Contacts as the address instead of manually entering the destination.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-38.png)
![37VN1701. Open the flip and press the the Left Soft Key [Message].2. Press New Message.3. Press TXT Message.4. Press the Right Soft Key [Add].5. Use the to highlight From Contacts and press .6. Use the Directional Key to highlight the Contact entry containing the destination and press [MARK].7. Press the Left Soft Key [Done].NOTE The Address feature allows a maximum of 20 total addresses.8. Complete the message as necessary. 1.2 Picture MessageThe Basics of Sending a Picture Message1. Open the flip and press the Left Soft Key [Message].2. Press New Message.3. Press Picture Message.4. Enter the cellular phone number or email address of the recipient.5. Press the Directional Key downward to access the text field.6. Type your message in the Text field.7. Use the Directional Key to highlight the Picture field and press the Left Soft Key [My Pics]. Use the Directional Key to highlight the image you want to send, then press .8. Use the Directional Key to highlight Sound, then press the Left Soft Key [Sounds]. Use the Directional Key to highlight the audio file you want to send and press .9. Use the Directional Key to highlight Name Card, then press the Left Soft Key [Add]. Use the Directional Key to choose My Name Card or From Contacts and select an entry.10. Use the Directional Key to highlight Subject and enter the subject.11. Press [SEND]. A confirmation message is displayed.'To' Field Options1. With the To field highlighted, press the Right Soft Key [Add].](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-39.png)
![Messaging38 VN1702. Select from the following add option(s). From Contacts/ From Recent Calls/ Favorites/ Groups/ To Online Album/ Social NetworksText Field Options1. With the Text field highlighted, press the Right Soft Key [Options].2. Select from the following option(s).Preview Displays the Picture message as it would be seen by the recipient.Save As Draft Saves the message into the Drafts folder.Insert Quick Text Allows you to add Quick Text.Copy Text Allows you to copy already-entered text.Paste Allows you to paste the text you last copied into a text field.Add Slide Insert multiple pictures into a picture message.Priority Level Allows you to set the priority level for the message. High/ NormalCallback # Inserts a preprogrammed callback number with your message.On/ Off/ EditCancel Message Cancels message editing and returns to the Messaging menu.Picture Field Options1. With the Picture field highlighted, press the Right Soft Key [Options].2. Select from the following option(s). Preview/ Save As Draft/ Add Slide/ Priority Level/ Remove Picture/ Cancel MessageSound Field Options1. With the Sound field highlighted, press the Right Soft Key [Options].2. Select from the following option(s). Preview/ Save As Draft/ Add Slide/ Priority Level/ Remove Sound/ Cancel MessageName Card Field Options 1. With the Name Card field highlighted, press the Right Soft Key [Options].2. Select from the following option(s). Preview/ Save As Draft/ Add](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-40.png)
![39VN170Slide/ Priority Level/ Remove Name Card/ Cancel MessageSubject Field Options1. With the Subject field highlighted, press the Right Soft Key [Options].2. Select from the following option(s). Preview/ Save As Draft/ Insert Quick Text/ Copy Text/ Paste/ Add Slide/ Priority Level/ Cancel Message1.3 Voice MessageThe Basics of Sending a Voice Message 1. Open the flip and press the Left Soft Key [Message].2. Press New Message.3. Press Voice Message.4. Press to start recording.5. Record your voice message.6. Press [STOP] to end recording.7. Enter the cellular phone number or email address of the recipient.8. Press the Directional Key downward to access the text field.9. Type your message.10. Use the Directional Key to highlight Name Card, then press the Left Soft Key [Add]. Use the Directional Key to choose My Name Card or From Contacts and select an entry.11. Use the Directional Key to highlight Subject and enter the subject.12. Press [SEND] to send.Voice MemoThe voice memo can be activated by long pressing the CLR Key .The saved Voice messages are saved as memo.The voice memo allows you to record voice and sounds.Once recording has started, the following options are available: stop/pause.Once the recording has stopped, the audio file will be automatically saved.You are allowed to record up to 1 Minute or 60 Minutes by pressing the Right Soft Key Options > 1. Recording Time.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-41.png)
![Messaging40 VN1702. Inbox The phone alerts you in up to 3 ways when you receive a new message:By displaying a notification message on the screen.By sounding a tone or vibration, if set.By displaying (The icon will be when you get a high priority message.)Viewing Your Inbox1. Open the flip and press the Left Soft Key [Message].2. Press Inbox.3. Highlight a message. The following options are available.Press [OPEN] to view the message.Press the Left Soft Key [Erase] to erase the highlighted message.Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to access the following options:Reply Replies to the sender's address of the received message.Reply With Copy Replies to the sender's address with a copy of the original message text included.Forward Forwards the message to other destination address(es).Add To Contacts Stores the callback number, email address, and numbers from the address of the received message into your Contacts.Extract Addresses Allows you to extract addresses.Sort By Sender/Time Allows you to sort messages alphabetically by sender's name or by time received.Settings Refer to Messaging settings.Manage Inbox Allows you to manage (lock, erase and more) multiple messages.Message Info Allows you to check the received message information.Message Icon Reference New/ TXT Message TXT Message Read New Media Message New Media Message Received](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-42.png)
![41VN170 Media Message Unread Media Message Read Message Delivered Message Failed Pending Message Message Sent New Webmail Webmail Read Multiple Messaages Delivered Multiple Messaages Failed Multiple Messaages Delivered Incomplete Multiple Pending Messages Multiple Messages Sent TXT Message Draft Media Message Draft Namecard High Priority Lock Unlock Mobile Web Mail* Multimedia Message indicates Picture/ Voice Message.3. Sent Depending on the content and size of your messages, you can save up to 150 messages (100 SMS/50 MMS). This menu lists your Sent messages. Content stored in the message may be limited by phone model and service capability. Other limits, such as available characters per message, may exist. Please check with your service provider for system features and capabilities. Use it to verify whether the transmission was successful or not and view message contents.1. Open the flip and press the Left Soft Key [Message].2. Press Sent.3. Highlight a message. The following options are available.Press [OPEN] to view the message.Press the Left Soft Key [Erase] to erase highlighted message.Press the Right Soft Key [Options].Forward Forwards a sent message to other destination address(es).](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-43.png)
![Messaging42 VN170Reply To All Replies to all recipients of the selected message.Send/Resend Allows you to retransmit the selected message.Add To Contacts Stores the callback number, email address, and numbers from the address of the message into your Contacts.Sort By Recipient/Time Allows you to sort alphabetically by recipient's name or by time sent.Settings Refer to Messaging settings.Manage Sent Allows you to manage (erase or lock) multiple messages.Message Info Allows you to check the sent message information.4. Drafts Saved message drafts are stored here.1. Open the flip and press the Left Soft Key [Message].2. Press Drafts.3. Highlight a message. The following options are available.Press [EDIT] to continue editing the message.Press the Left Soft Key [Erase].Press the Right Soft Key [Options].Send Sends the selected message.Add To Contacts Stores the number, email address, and numbers from the address included in the message into your Contacts.Manage Drafts Allows you to manage (erase or lock) messages.Message Icon Reference Draft Text Message Draft Multimedia Message5. Voicemail Allows you to view the number of new voice messages recorded in the Voicemail box. Once you exceed the storage limit, old messages are overwritten. When you have a new voice message, your phone will alert you.Checking Your Voicemail Box](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-44.png)
![43VN1701. Open the flip and press the Left Soft Key [Message].2. Press Voicemail.3. The following options are available.Press the Left Soft Key [Clear] to clear the Voicemail Counter, then then press [Yes].Press the SEND Key or [CALL] to listen to the message(s).OR1. Enter (*VM) and press the SEND Key from your phone or dial your wireless phone number from any touch-tone phone. OR Press and hold from your phone, as a speed dial to your voicemail.2. When the recorded announcement begins, press to interrupt (if applicable).3. When prompted, enter your password, then .6. Mobile EmailAllows you to send an email via Mobile Web. You can also send and receive emails through Mobile Email after downloading the application.1. Press the Left Soft Key [Message].2. Press Mobile Email.3. Subscribe to the service (if necessary).4. Accept the Terms of Service.5. Highlight an email provider and press .6. Follow the instructions to set up your account(s).7. Social NetworksThe upgraded "Text based SNS" that allow user to update "Wall" and "Message" on the social network site.1. Open the flip and press the Left Soft Key [Message].2. Press Social Networks.3. Select one of the social networking service providers.4. Update your information as desired.Messaging SettingsAllows you to configure settings for your messages.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-45.png)
![Messaging44 VN1701. With the flip open, press the Left Soft Key [Message].2. Press the Left Soft Key [Settings]. 3. Use the Directional Key to highlight one of the settings and press to select it.Message Settings Sub-Menu Descriptions1. Inbox ViewSelect Time to display messages chronologically in Inbox and Sent folders. Select Contact to sort all messages alphabetically by Contact in one message folder.NOTE By default, Time is set as the Inbox View setting. If changed to Contact, the Messaging menu will appear differently.2. Entry ModeSelect T9 Word , Abc , ABC, 123, T9 Palabra, Simplified Chinese or Korean to be your default input method.3. Auto Save SentSelect On to automatically save your Sent messages. Select Off if you don't want to save automatically. Select Prompt to be asked to save.4. Auto Erase InboxSelect On to automatically delete read messages when you exceed the storage limit. Or, select Off.5. Messaging Font SizeSelect Resizable, Small, Normal or Large for the size of the Messaging characters.6. TXT Auto ViewSelect On to automatically display message content on the screen. Select On + Readout to automatically display content and read it aloud.Select Off for more security and privacy by requiring the message to be opened to view it.7. TXT Instant ReplySelect On to text a reply instantly. Or, select Off.8. TXT Auto ScrollSelect On to automatically scroll text down while viewing messages. Or, select Off.9. Multimedia Auto ReceiveSelect On to automatically download attachments to Multimedia messages. Or, select Off.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-46.png)
![45VN17010. Quick TextDisplays your list of Quick Text phrases to help you to reduce manual input into messages. Use this submenu to edit and add text.11. Emergency AlertSet your configuaration for receiving emergency alerts. This menu has three options : Receive Alerts/ Alert Reminder / Alert Vibrate12. Voicemail #Allows you to manually enter the access number for Voicemail Service. This number should be only used when a VMS (Voicemail Service) access number is not provided by the network.13. Callback #Select On to automatically send a designated callback number with your messages. Or, select Off.14. SignatureSelect Custom to create/edit a signature to automatically send with your messages. Select None for no signature.15. Delivery ReceiptWhen Delivery Receipt is set to On, you can see if your sent messages have been delivered. Or select Off. Erasing MessagesYou can erase messages stored in your Inbox, Sent, or Drafts folders. You can also erase all messages at the same time.1. Open the flip and press the Left Soft Key [Message].2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options] then select one of the following:Erase Inbox/ Erase Sent/ Erase Drafts/ Erase All3. Press [Yes] to confirm the deletion.A confirmation message is displayed.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-47.png)
![46 VN170Recent CallsRecent CallsThe Recent Calls menu is a list of the last phone numbers or Contact entries for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. It's continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.1. MissedAllows you to view the list of missed calls; up to 90 entries.1. Open the flip and press [MENU].2. Press Recent Calls.3. Press Missed.4. Use the Directional Key to highlight an entry, thenPress [OPEN] to open the entry.Press the SEND Key to place a call to the number.Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to select:Save To Contacts (Contact Info)/ Erase/ Lock(Unlock)/ Erase All/ View TimersPress the Left Soft Key [Message] to select:TXT Message/ Picture Message/ Voice Message2. ReceivedAllows you to view the list of incoming calls; up to 90 entries.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Recent Calls.3. Press Received.4. Use the Directional Key to highlight an entry, thenPress [OPEN] to open the entry.Press the SEND Key to place a call to the number.Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to select:Save To Contacts (Contact Info)/ Erase/ Lock(Unlock)/ Erase All/ View TimersPress the Left Soft Key [Message] to select:TXT Message/ Picture Message/ Voice Message](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-48.png)
![47VN1703. DialedAllows you to view the list of outgoing calls; up to 90 entries.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Recent Calls.3. Press Dialed.4. Use the Directional Key to highlight an entry, thenPress [OPEN] to open the entry.Press the SEND Key to place a call to the number.Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to select:Save to Contacts(Contact Info)/ Erase/ Lock(Unlock)/ Erase All/ View TimersPress the Left Soft Key [Message] to select:TXT Message/ Picture Message/ Voice Message4. AllAllows you to view the list of all calls; up to 270 entries.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Recent Calls.3. Press All.4. Use the Directional Key to highlight an entry, thenPress [OPEN] to open the entry.Press the SEND Key to place a call to the number.Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to select:Save to Contacts(Contact Info)/ Erase/ Lock(Unlock)/ Erase All/ View TimersPress the Left Soft Key [Message] to select:TXT Message/ Picture Message/ Voice MessageShortcut To view a quick list of all your recent calls, press the SEND Key from standby mode.5. View Timers Allows you to view the duration of selected call types.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Recent Calls.3. Press View Timers.4. Use the Directional Key to highlight a call list.Last Call/ All Calls/ Received](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-49.png)
![Recent call48 VN170Calls/ Dialed Calls/ Roaming Calls/ Transmit Data/ Received Data/ Total Data/ Last Reset/ Lifetime Calls/ Lifetime Data Counter 5. Press the Left Soft Key [Reset] to reset the highlighted timer. 6. Reset all the recorded timers by pressing the Right Soft Key [Reset All].NOTE Lifetime Calls and Lifetime Data Counter cannot be reset.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-50.png)
![49VN170Mobile WebMobile WebAllows you to access news, sports, weather, and email from your Verizon Wireless device. Accessibility and selections within this feature are dependent upon your service provider. For specific information on Mobile Web access through your phone, contact your service provider.Shortcut Pressing the Dirctional Key Left is the shortcut to accessing the Browser when the flip is open.1. Open the flip and press [MENU].2. Press Mobile Web.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-51.png)
![50 VN170Media CenterMedia CenterMedia Center allows you to do more than just talk on your phone. Media Center is a technology and service that allows you to use applications on your phone. With Media Center, it’s quick and easy to personalize your phone to your lifestyle and tastes. Just download the applications that appeal to you. With a wide range of software available, you can be assured that you can find something useful, practical, or entertaining. Anything Unclear?From the Media Center menu, press the Right Soft Key [Info] to see your memory status, and Media Center status. Use the Help option to view information from buying new applications to expired applications.1. Mobile WebThe Mobile Web feature allows you to access news, sports, weather and email from your Verizon Wireless device. Access and selections within this feature are dependent upon your service provider. For specific information on Mobile Web through your phone, contact your service provider.Shortcut Pressing the Dirctional Key Left is the shortcut to accessing the Browser when the flip is open.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Media Center.3. Press Mobile Web.Ending a Browser SessionEnd a Browser session by pressing the PWR/END Key .Navigating Through the Mobile WebOn-screen items appear in one of the following ways: Numbered optionsYou can use your numeric keypad or you can select the items by moving the cursor and pressing the appropriate Soft Keys.Links embedded in contentYou can act on the options or the links using the Soft Keys just below the display screen.Text or numbersYou can select the items by moving the cursor and pressing .](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-52.png)
![51VN170Scrolling Use the Directional Key . The browser's cursor will highlight currently selected items.Fast Scrolling Press and hold the Directional Key to quickly move the cursor up and down on the current screen.Scrolling by PagePress the Volume Keys to move up and down a page at a time.Home PagePress Right Soft Key [Menu] and select 1. VZW Home or press and hold to go to the Home Page.Soft KeysTo use (if available) special functions press the Soft Keys. The function, associated with the Soft Keys can change for each page and depends on each highlighted item.Entering Text, Numbers, or SymbolsWhen prompted to enter text, the current text entry method appears above the Right Soft Key as Word, Abc, ABC, 123 or Symbols.To change the input mode, press the Right Soft Key . To enter an upper case character, press .Deleting Text/Number EnteredWhen entering text or numbers, press to clear the last number, letter, or symbol. Press and hold to clear the input field completely.Initiating a Phone Call From the Mobile WebYou can make a phone call from the Mobile Web if the site you are using supports the feature (the phone number or Call can be highlighted). Highlight the link and press to place the call. The browser connection is terminated when you initiate the call. After you end the call, your phone returns to the screen from which you initiated the call.2. Tunes & TonesPersonalize your phone with ringtones. A wide variety of choices are available, such as current hits, pop, hip-hop, and more.Access and Options1. Open the flip and press [MENU].](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-53.png)
![Media Center52 VN1702. Press Media Center.3. Press Tunes & Tones.4. Select a submenu by pressing the number that corresponds with the submenu.2.1 Get New RingtonesAllows you to connect to Media Center and download various ringtones. 1. Open the flip and press [MENU].2. Press Media Center.3. Press Tunes & Tones.4. Press Get New Ringtones.5. Press Get New Applications to shop for ringtones and ringtone applications.Playing the ringtonePress [Play] you can listen to the tone prior to selecting.Removing the ringtone1. Highlight the ringtone you would like to delete.2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options].3. Highlight Erase or Erase All and press .4. Highlight Yes and press to delete the ringtone.2.2 Get Ringback TonesAllows you to select a desired ringback tone or download a new ringback tone.1. Open the flip and press [MENU].2. Press Media Center.3. Press Tunes & Tones.4. Press Get Ringback Tones. Follow the on-screen prompts.2.3 My RingtonesAllows you to select a desired ringtone.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Media Center.3. Press Tunes & Tones.4. Press My Ringtones.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a ringtone and press [PLAY] to play the ringtone or the Left Soft Key [Set As] to set the ringtone as: Ringtone Contact ID: Highlight and select the Contact to be identified by the ringtone you selected.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-54.png)
![53VN170 Alert Sounds: Press the corresponding number key to set the ringtone for one of the following:All Messages/ TXT Message/ Multimedia Message/ Voicemail 2.4 My SoundsAllows you to record a new sound or select a desired sound.How to record a new sound1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Media Center.3. Press Tunes & Tones.4. Press My Sounds.5. Press Record New and press to start recording, then press [STOP] to end recording. How to select a sound1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Media Center.3. Press Tunes & Tones.4. Press My Sounds.5. Use the Directional Key to scroll and highlight a preloaded sound.Options with a sound file highlighted:Press the Left Soft Key [Set As] to set it as the Ringtone, Contact ID or Alert Sounds.Press [PLAY].Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to select:Send/ Send via Email/ To Online Album/ File Info3. PicturesView, take, and trade digital pictures right from your wireless phone. Access and Options1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Media Center.3. Press Pictures.4. Browse the submenus.3.1 Get New PicturesAllows you to download a variety of images for My Pictures.1. Open the flip and press [MENU].2. Press Media Center.3. Press Pictures.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-55.png)
![Media Center54 VN1704. Press Get New Pictures.5. Press Get New Applications.6. Select the Application you wish to use to download new pictures and press . Follow the on-screen prompts.3.2 My PicturesAllows you to view and manage photos stored in the phone.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Media Center.3. Press Pictures.4. Press My Pictures.5. Highlight a picture with the Directional Key .The following options are available:Press [VIEW] to view it. Press the Left Soft Key [Erase] to delete it.Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to select one of the following options:Send Picture Message/ To Online Album/ To Social Network/ Send via Email/ Via BluetoothSet As Wallpaper/ Picture IDTake Picture Turns on the camera function.Get New Pictures Allows you to connect to picture downloading services.Slide Show Plays all pictures as a slide show.Manage Pictures Allows you to mark multiple pictures to be erased, sent or locked/ unlocked.Rename Allows you to change the file name.*Lock (Unlock) Allows you to lock or unlock. Locked files can't be erased accidentally.File Info Name/ Date/ Time/ Resolution/ Size* Only appears when the picture is stored on the phone.Editing a PictureAccess My Pictures, then use the Directional Key to highlight a picture. Press [VIEW] and then press the Right Soft Key [Options] to access:Edit Allows you to zoom, rotate and crop the photo.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-56.png)
![55VN1703.3 Take PictureLets you to take digital pictures.Shortcut Press the Camera Key from the Home screen to open the camera function.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Media Center.3. Press Pictures.4. Press Take Picture.5. Set the brightness by pressing the Directional Key up and down , zoom by pressing the Directional Key left and right, and press the Right Soft Key [Options] to change other settings.NOTE Zooming is not available on the highest resolution.Select the option(s) to customize.RESOLUTION 1280X960/ 640X480/ 320X240SELF TIMER Off/ 3 Seconds/ 5 Seconds/ 10 SecondsWHITE BALANCE Auto/ Sunny/ Cloudy/ Fluorescent/ GlowSHUTTER SOUND Shutter/ No Sound /Say “Cheese”/ Ready! 1 2 3COLOR EFFECTS Normal/ Negative/ Aqua/ Sepia/ Black&White NIGHT MODE On/ OffNOISE REDUCTION On/ OffTurning this setting on provides improved picture quality in low-lighting shots.AUTO SAVE On/ OffPREVIEW Actual view/ Full screen6. Take a picture by pressing [TAKE]. 7. Press the Left Soft Key [Save]. The picture is stored in My Pictures. 3.4 Online AlbumUse to access the Online Album (PIX Place).1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Media Center.3. Press Pictures.4. Press Online Album.5. Login with your mobile number and password, as applicable.4. GamesAllows you to download games and applications. Games already on](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-57.png)
![Media Center56 VN170your phone are listed in this menu.1. Open the flip and press [MENU].2. Press Media Center.3. Press Games.4. Press Get New Applications. Follow the on-screen prompts. Or select one of the preloaded games.Removing a download application or game1. Highlight the application or game you would like to delete.2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options].3. Highlight Remove and press .4. Highlight Yes and press to delete the application or game.5. Browse & DownloadBrowse & Download allows you to find applications for your phone. It also allows you to use any other downloaded applications.1. Open the flip and press [MENU].2. Press Media Center.3. Press Browse & Download.4. Select one of the applications already on your phone.ORPress Get New Applications and follow the on-screen prompts.Backup AssistantBackup Assistant safeguards your mobile phone's address book and automatically saves a copy of the names, phone numbers, and email addresses stored in your phone. See page 31 for additional details.City IDCity ID is an enhanced Caller ID feature on select Verizon Wireless handsets that automatically displays the city and state of every wireless call received. City ID reads the area code and local exchange of an incoming call and displays the location associated with that number. City ID includes over 20,000 cities, towns and neighborhoods in North America and over 200 country codes from around the world - providing mobile subscribers with a remarkably accurate tool to help identify incoming callers. After the free trial period, subscribers will receive a message to purchase](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-58.png)
![57VN170the application. Subscribers are then presented with the available purchase options. If after purchasing City ID a subscriber decides to cancel the application, the subscriber can follow the standard Media Center process to cancel a subscription. Daily ScoopDaily Scoop is an application available in the Browse & Download menu. It allows you to receive interesting and valuable information and offers from restaurants and retailers in your area. You will receive exclusive discounts on products and services useful to you, when and where they are most useful. For details, visit www.verizonwireless.com.Mobile EmailMobile Email is an application downloadable from the Browse & Download Menu. Don't miss an important email. Thanks to Mobile Email, you can get your emails on your phone while you're on the go. Mobile Email works with many providers, including Yahoo!, AOL, Verizon.net and others. Get alertsfrom your Phone when new email has arrived. Additional fees may apply.VZ Navigator®Now you can find the address of a great restaurant or the nearest ATM, check movie times, discover the latest hot spots, and know exactly how to get to where you’re going. VZ Navigator® puts all the advanced features of the latest GPS devices and systems on your wireless device — at a fraction of the price.NOTES• To use VZ Navigator, you must turn Location On (see page 77)• Download and subscription required for use only in National Enhanced Service Coverage Area: accuracy and completeness of information is not guaranteed; information about the location of the device will be used to deliver service. Additional fees may apply. See brochure for details or visit www.verizonwireless.com.6. ExtrasAllows you to access extra applications.1. Open the flip and press [MENU].2. Press Media Center.3. Press Extras.4. Press Get New Applications. Follow the on-screen prompts.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-59.png)
![58 VN170Mobile Email / V CAST Tones / My PicturesMobile EmailThe Mobile Email menu allows you to set up your email account and conveniently exchange emails wirelessly using your device. To use this feature, you may need to download the application first; read the instructions on your device and follow them.1. Open the flip and press [MENU].2. Press Mobile Email. Follow the on-screen prompts.V CAST TonesDownload and use of this app (including browsing and previewing content) will be build on a per-megabyte basis, or according to any data package you may have. Content cost is displayed at time of purchase. Monthly subscription required to buy Ringback Tones, valid for one year. You may cancel your subscription at any time. Ringback Tones require voicemail. Verizon Wireless may provide a default tone and greeting with your subscription. You agree not to copy, sublicense, transfer or use tones for any unauthorized purpose. 1. Open the flip and press [MENU].2. Press V CAST Tones. Follow the on-screen prompts.My PicturesAllows you to view and manage the pictures stored in your phone. You can also take new photos and download new pictures.1. Open the flip and press [MENU].2. Press My Pictures.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-60.png)
![59VN170Settings & ToolsSettings & Tools1. My VerizonCheck your subscription information ranging from your payment plan to your software upgrade or other available service.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press My Verizon.2. Master VolumeAllows you to set the Master Volume settings.4. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 5. Press Settings & Tools.6. Press Master Volume.7. Adjust the volume with the Directional Key and press [SET] to save the setting.3. Tools Your phone tools include Voice Commands, Calculator, Ez Tip Calculator, Calendar, To Do List, Alarm Clock, Info Search, Stopwatch, World Clock, and Notepad.1. Open the flip and press [MENU].2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Tools.3.1 Voice CommandsThis feature provides you with the following options equipped with AVR (Advanced Voice Recognition) technology. Each option has its detailed information on the phone and you can check it out by pressing the Left Soft Key [Info].1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Tools.4. Press Voice Commands.Access and OptionsWith the flip open, press the Voice Command Key on the keypad.The Voice Commands feature has several settings which allow you to customize how you want to use it. Access Voice Commands, then press the Right Soft Key [Settings].Confirm Choices Automatic/ Always Confirm/ Never Confirm](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-61.png)
![61VN170Messages, Missed Calls, Time, Signal Strength, Battery Level, Volume, Balance, Minutes, Payment and My Number.3.1.5 Contacts <Name>You can look up names in your Contacts (for example, 'Contacts John') as well as manage your Contact List including creating, erasing or modifying. Call/ Read out/ Create New/ Modify/ Erase3.1.6 RedialSay "Redial" and the phone will redial the last phone number.3.1.7 My VerizonThe 'My Verizon' command provides you with direct access to your Verizon Wireless account information.3.1.8 HelpProvides a general guideline to using Voice Commands.3.2 Calculator Allows you to perform simple mathematical calculations. 1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Tools. 4. Press Calculator.5. Enter the numbers to get the value you want. To clear entered items, press the Left Soft Key [Clear]. 6. Use the Right Soft Key [Operators] to add other operators.7. Use the Directional Key to enter an operation between numbers and press [ = ] for the result.NOTE To insert a decimal, press . To insert + and -, press .Press the Directional Key Up for + (addition).Press the Directional Key Down for - (subtraction).Press the Directional Key Left for ÷ (division).Press the Directional Key Right for x (multiplication).3.3 Ez Tip CalculatorAllows you to quickly and easily calculate bill amounts using the bill total, tip % and number of people as variables.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-63.png)
![Settings & Tools62 VN1701. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Tools. 4. Press Ez Tip Calculator.5. Enter the variable fields (Total Bill, Tip (%), Split) and the corresponding calculation fields (tip and total for each person) appear automatically.6. Press the Left Soft Key [Reset] for another calculation.3.4 CalendarAllows you to keep your agenda convenient and easy to access. Simply store your appointments and your phone will alert you with a reminder you set.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Tools. 4. Press Calendar.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight the scheduled day.Left : Previous DayRight : Next DayUp : Previous Week Down : Next Week6. Press the Left Soft Key [Add].7. Enter the Subject, then scroll down to set the remaining settings.8. Highlight a Calendar setting field, then press the Left Soft Key [Set]. For each Calendar event you can set: • Subject • Start Date • Start Time • End Date • End Time • Repeat • Until • Alerts • Tones • Vibrate9. Use the Directional Key to highlight the setting you want, then press .10. Press [SAVE] when Calendar information is complete.Editing and Deleting calendar entries1. From the calendar entry list, press [VIEW].2. Press [EDIT] to edit the calendar entry or press the Left Soft Key [Erase] to delete the calendar entry.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-64.png)
![63VN1703.5 To Do ListAllows you to add tasks to a To Do List.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Tools. 4. Press To Do List.5. Press the Left Soft Key [Add].6. Enter the subject in the Subject field, then press the Directional Key Down to highlight Due Date.7. Press the Left Soft Key [Date]. 8. Enter the due date using numeric keypad. (For example, press the key , for NOV.) And use the Directional Key to move the cursor to the date or year.ORPress the Right Soft Key [More] to enter more specific information such as Subject, Start Date, Due Date, Priority, Alert, Alert Date, Alert Time, or Tones.9. Press [SAVE] when completed.3.6 Alarm ClockAllows you to set up to 10 alarms. At the alarm time, your alarm will be displayed on the LCD screen and the alarm will sound.1. Open the flip and press [MENU].2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Tools. 4. Press Alarm Clock.5. Press the Left Soft Key [Add].6. Use the Directional Key to highlight the information you want to set, then press the Left Soft Key [Set] to view your setting choices.Enter the alarm information including: • Turn On/Off • Set Time • Repeat • Ringtone7. Press [SAVE] after setting all of the Alarm fields as necessary.NOTE Snooze or Dismiss the alarm using the Soft Keys (flip open).How to delete alarms1. From the Alarm Clock list, press the Right Soft Key [Options] to view the available](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-65.png)
![Settings & Tools64 VN170options.2. Press Erase to delete an alarm or Erase All to delete all alarm entries.3. Press [Yes].How to edit alarms1. From the Alarm Clock list, press [VIEW] and then press [EDIT].3.7 Info SearchAllows you to search items stored on the phone. 1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Tools. 4. Press Info Search.5. Enter two or more characters in the search field and press [SEARCH]. 6. By default, the phone will search all the categories. To specify the categories, highlight All and press the Left Soft Key [Set]. Use the Directional Key to highlight a category and press [MARK] to mark/unmark the category. After specifying the categories, press the Left Soft Key [DONE].7. To view a search result, highlight the desired results and press [VIEW]. If you want to retry the search, press the Right Soft Key [Retry]. If you want to start a new search, press the Left Soft Key [Search], enter your key word, then press .8. If no results are found, you will be prompted to try again. Choose Yes to try again or No to return to the Tools menu.3.8 StopwatchAllows you to use your phone as a typical stopwatch. 1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Tools. 4. Press Stopwatch.5. Press [START].6. Pressing [STOP] will stop or resume Stopwatch time. 7. While measuring time, press the Left Soft Key [Lap] to record a lap. 8. After time has stopped, press the Right Soft Key [Reset].](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-66.png)
![65VN1703.9 World Clock Allows you to determine the current time in another time zone or country. 1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Tools. 4. Press World Clock.5. Press the Right Soft Key [Cities] for a list of available cities.6. Highlight a city from the list, then press .7. The display shows the position of the city on a global map. 8. Press again to zoom in on the city and view its date and time infomation.NOTE Press the Left Soft Key [Set DST], to set daylight saving time. Select Yes and press to set DST.3.10 Notepad Allows you to add, read, edit, and erase notes to yourself.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Tools. 4. Select 10. Notepad.5. Press the Left Soft Key [Add] to write a new note.6. Press the Left Soft Key to change the entry mode. Or press the Right Soft Key [Options] to copy and paste text or to cancel the notepad entry.7. After filling in the note, press [SAVE] to save it.4. Bluetooth® MenuThe VN170 is compatible with devices that support the Headset, Handsfree, Phonebook Access, Object Push for vCard and vCalendar, File Transfer, and Message Access profiles. You may create and store 20 pairings within the VN170 and connect to one device. The approximate communication range for Bluetooth® wireless technology is up to 30 feet (10 meters).NOTE Read the user guide of each Bluetooth® accessory that you are trying to pair with your phone because the instructions may be different. NOTE Your phone is based on the Bluetooth® specification, but it is not guaranteed to work with all devices](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-67.png)
![Settings & Tools66 VN170enabled with Bluetooth® wireless technology. Phone does not support ALL Bluetooth® OBEX Profiles. * For vehicle/accessory compatibility go to www.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchartTurn On BluetoothAllows you to set the phone's Bluetooth® power On/Off.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Bluetooth.4. Press the Left Soft Key [Turn On].NOTE By default, your device’s Bluetooth® functionality is turned off. 4.1. Add New DevicePairing is the process that allows the handset to locate, establish, and register 1-to-1 connection with the target device. For pairing with a new Bluetooth® device1. Follow the Bluetooth® accessory instructions to set the device to pairing mode.2. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 3. Press Settings & Tools.4. Press Bluetooth Menu.5. Press Add New Device.6. Set the desired device to discovery mode.7. The device will appear in Add New Device menu once it has been located. Highlight the device and press [PAIR].8. The handset will prompt you for the passcode. Consult the Bluetooth® accessory instructions for the appropriate passcode (typically “0000” - 4 zeroes). Enter the passcode and press . When Auto Pair Handsfree is set to On, the device will try to autopair for headsets.9. When pairing with the PC or PDA is successful, highlight either Always Ask or Always Connect and press to connect with the device.10. Once connected, you will see the device listed in the Bluetooth® Menu and when the pair is transferring information the Bluetooth® indicator will show up on your screen.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-68.png)
![67VN170Icon Reference in Adding New DeviceWhen the Bluetooth® wireless connection is built and paired devices are found, the following icons are displayed.Icon References When a Bluetooth® Wireless Connection is Searched (neither connected nor paired).When a carkit device is found by your VN170 deviceWhen an audio device is found by your VN170 deviceWhen a PC is found by your VN170 deviceWhen a PDA is found by your VN170 deviceWhen another phone device is found by your VN170 deviceWhen a printer is found by your VN170 deviceWhen other undefined devices are found by your VN170 deviceIcon References When Successfully ConnectedThe following options are available in the paired device.1. Remove Device: You can remove the device from the pairing list. 2. Rename Device: You can rename the paired device. 3. Incoming Security: Allows you to set permission before connecting an incoming device.4. Service Discovery: Allows you to search for the services that the selected device supports.5. Device Info: Shows the device information. NOTES While in the Bluetooth Menu, you can turn the Bluetooth functionality off by pressing the Left Soft Key [Turn Off]. Reversely, you can turn it on by pressing the Left Soft Key [Turn On] again.When connected with a Phone or PC supporting OPP, the following menus are possible: • Send Name Card: Allows my contact data to send other device up to 1000 Contacts. • Get Name Card: Allows you to pull name card of other device. • Exchange Name Card: Allows you to exchange the handset's name card with other device. • Send Calendar Event: Allows you to send Calendar events to other devices. My Device InfoAllows you to view and/ or edit the name of the Bluetooth® device.1. Open the flip and press [MENU].](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-69.png)
![Settings & Tools68 VN1702. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Bluetooth Menu.4. Press the Right Soft Key [Options].5. Press My Device Info.6. Press to clear the existing name.7. Use the keypad to enter a new custom name.8. Press to save and exit.Discovery ModeAllows you to set whether your device is able to be discovered/found by other Bluetooth® devices in the area.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Bluetooth Menu.4. Press the Right Soft Key [Options].5. Press Discovery Mode.6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .On/ OffNOTE If you choose On for Discovery Mode, your device is able to be searched by other in-range Bluetooth® devices.Supported ProfilesAllows you to see profiles that your VN170 phone can support.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Bluetooth Menu.4. Press the Right Soft Key [Options].5. Press Supported Profiles.5. Sounds SettingsProvides options to customize the phone’s sounds.5.1 Easy Set-upAllows you to quickly set the main Sounds Settings for keypad volume, incoming calls and messages (text, multimedia, and voicemail).1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Sounds Settings.4. Press Easy Set-up.5. Read each setting description. Press the Right Soft Key [Skip] to go to the next menu item. Press the Left Soft Key](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-70.png)
![69VN170[Play] to listen to the volume setting. Highlight the setting you want, then press [SET].NOTE Set each alert separately with Ring Only, Vibrate Only, Ring and Vibrate, and Be Silent.5.2 Call Sounds Allows you to set how the phone alerts you for types of incoming calls.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Sounds Settings.4. Press Call Sounds.5.2.1 Call Ringtone 1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Sounds Settings.4. Press Call Sounds.5. Press Call Ringtone.6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a ringtone then press to save the sound.TIP To hear a ringtone before you set it, press the Left Soft Key [Play].5.2.2 Call Vibrate1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Sounds Settings.4. Press Call Sounds.5. Press Call Vibrate.6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .On/ Off5.2.3 Caller ID Readout1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Sounds Settings.4. Press Call Sounds.5. Press Caller ID Readout.6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .Ring Only/ Caller ID + Ring/ Name Repeat5.3 Alert SoundsAllows you to select the alert type sounds.1. Open the flip and press [MENU].](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-71.png)
![Settings & Tools70 VN1702. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Sounds Settings.4. Press Alert Sounds.5. Select TXT Message/ Multimedia Message/ Voicemail/ Emergency Tone/ Missed Call 6. The Alert Sounds menu has these options: Tone/ Vibrate/ Reminder The exception for this is the Emergency Tone menu. This menu has these options: Alert/ Vibrate/ Off5.4 Keypad Volume Allows you to set the keypad volume.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Sounds Settings.4. Press Keypad Volume.5. Adjust the volume with the Directional Key and press [SET] to save the setting.5.5 Digit Dial ReadoutAllows you to set the Digit Dial Readout.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Sounds Settings.4. Press Digit Dial Readout.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .On/ Off5.6 Service Alerts Allows you to set any of the five Alert options to either On or Off.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Sounds Settings.4. Press Service Alerts.5. Select an alert option.ERI Alerts you to the status of cellular service. ERI: Enhanced Roaming IndicatorMinute Beep Alerts you 10 seconds before the end of every minute during a call.Call Connect Alerts you when the call is connected.Charge Complete Alerts you when the battery is completely charged.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-72.png)
![71VN170Software Update Alerts you of an OTA software update to the device. NOTE Prepay Phone does not support Software Update function.6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .On/ OffNOTE When highlighting On, you can play the alert option by pressing the Left Soft Key [Play].5.7 Power On/Off Allows you to set the phone to sound a tone when the phone is powered on/off.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Sounds Settings.4. Press Power On/Off.5. Highlight Power On or Power Off and press .6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .On/ Off5.8 Voice ClarityAllows you to set the phone to automatically adapt to noisy environments by adjusting the listening level and improving speech intelligibility.NOTE The Voice Clarity feature is automatically disabled when you use the speakerphone or the hands-free devices.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Sounds Settings.4. Press Voice Clarity.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .On/ Off6. Display SettingsProvides options to customize the phone’s display screen.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Display Settings. 6.1 Easy Set-upAllows you quickly set the main Display Settings.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-73.png)
![Settings & Tools72 VN1701. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Display Settings. 4. Press Easy Set-up.Customize the following display settings:PERSONAL BANNERAllows you to enter a string of up to18 characters which displays on the screen.DISPLAY BACKLIGHTSet Backlight duration for the Main screen.7 Seconds/ 15 Seconds/ 30 Seconds/ Always On/ Always OffKEYPAD BACKLIGHTSet Backlight duration for keypad. 7 Seconds/ 15 Seconds/ 30 Seconds/ Always On/ Always OffWALLPAPERAllows you to set the wallpaper for your phone. DISPLAY THEMESSelect your device Display Theme.Classic/ LunaMENU LAYOUTSelect your Main Menu Layout.Grid/ List/ TabFONT SIZEWhen resizable is set, you can use the side up and down keys to adjust the font size.Dial Digits/ Menu & List/ MessageINTERNAL CLOCKSelect the format of the Internal clock.Analog/ Digital 12/ Large Digital 12/ Digital 24/ Large Digital 24/ Dual City/ Off5. Read each setting description, highlight the setting you want, then press [SET]. When finished, press the Right Soft Key [Done].6.2 BannerAllows you to enter a string of up to 18 characters which displays on the LCD screen.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Display Settings.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-74.png)
![73VN1704. Press Banner.6.2.1 Personal Banner1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Display Settings. 4. Press Banner.5. Press Personal Banner.6. Enter your own banner text.NOTE Press the Directional Key to change the color of the text. Use the Directional Key to select the color you want. Black/ White/ Yellow/ Orange/ Red/ Brown/ Blue/ Green/ Sky Blue7. Press to save the setting.6.2.2 ERI BannerIf you use ERI Service, ERI Text is shown on the sub banner.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Display Settings. 4. Press Banner.5. Press ERI Banner.6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .On/ Off6.3 Backlight Allows you to set the duration for illuminating the backlight for the main display, front display, and keypad. Each is set separately.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Display Settings. 4. Press Backlight.5. Highlight a Backlight submenu and press .Display Backlight/ Keypad BacklightDisplay Backlight: 7 Seconds/ 15 Seconds/ 30 Seconds/ Always On/ Always OffKeypad Backlight: 7 Seconds/ 15 Seconds/ 30 Seconds/ Always On/ Always Off6.4 BrightnessAllows you to set the backlight levels.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Display Settings.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-75.png)
![Settings & Tools74 VN1704. Press Brightness.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .NOTE Brightness level can be 1 to 7.6.5 WallpaperAllows you to choose the kind of background to be displayed on the phone's LCD in standby mode.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Display Settings. 4. Press Wallpaper.5. Highlight a Wallpaper submenu and press .My Pictures/ Fun Animations/ Slide Show6. Press to set.6.6 Display ThemesAllows you to choose between the different themes for the phone's menus.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Display Settings. 4. Press Display Themes.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .Classic/ LunaNOTE Press the Left Soft Key [Preview] to preview the selected display theme. Default setting is Luna.6.7 Main Menu SettingsAllows you to choose how the Main Menu displays for menu selection.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Display Settings. 4. Press Main Menu Settings.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .Menu Layout/ Replace Menu Items/ Position Menu Items/ Reset Menu Settings1. Menu LayoutGrid/ List/ Tab2. Replace Menu ItemsSelect the item you want to replace then press [EDIT]. Select in the list the item you want to replace it with, then press [SET].](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-76.png)
![75VN1703. Position Menu ItemsSelect the item you want to move, then press [MOVE]. Move highlight to desired position by pressing Up, Down, Right and Left Directional Keys, then press [SET].4. Reset Menu SettingsMenu Layout/ Menu Items/ Item Positions/ AllNOTE This User Guide gives navigation instructions according to the default "List" Main Menu Layout in the Display Settings menu. If other menus are set, navigating the phone's menus may be different.NOTE Press the Left Soft Key [Preview] to preview the selected menu setting. 6.8 Font TypeAllows you to set the font type.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Display Settings. 4. Press Font Type.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .VZW Font/ LG Secret/ LG MintNOTE Press the Left Soft Key [Preview] to preview the selected font type.6.9 Font SizeAllows you to set the font size for Dial Digits, Menu & List and Message. Plus, the Volume Key Resize setting allows you to use the side Volume Keys to instantly scale screen fonts. This setting is helpful for those who need the text to display a little bit larger.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Display Settings. 4. Press Font Size.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight Dial Digits/ Menu & List/ Message.6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press [SET].Dial Digits: Resizable/ Small/ Normal/ LargeMenu & Lists: Resizable/ Small/ Normal/ LargeMessage: Resizable/ Small/ Normal/ LargeNOTE Press the Left Soft Key [Preview] to preview the selected font](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-77.png)
![Settings & Tools76 VN170size. 6.10 Internal Clock Allows you to choose the kind of clock to be displayed on the front and main LCD screens.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Display Settings. 4. Select 10. Internal Clock.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .Analog/ Digital 12/ Large Digital 12/ Digital 24/ Large Digital 24/ Dual City/ OffNOTE Press the Left Soft Key [Preview] to preview the selected clock format.7. Phone Settings The Phone Settings menu allows you to designate specific settings to customize how you use your phone.7.1 Airplane Mode Turning on Airplane Mode will disable all wireless communications.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press Airplane Mode.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .On/ Off7.2 Set Shortcut KeysAllows you to set shortcuts to phone menus using the down, up, left and right Directional Keys.7.2.1 Set My ShortcutsNOTE To access these shortcuts, press the Directional Key from standby mode (by default) to display My Shortcuts.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press Set Shortcut Keys5. Press Set My Shortcuts.6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a shortcut key you want to set. Shortcut 1/ Shortcut 2/ Shortcut 3/ Shortcut 47. Press [SET] to display the](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-78.png)
![77VN170available shortcuts. Use the Directional Key to highlight one, then press .7.2.2 Set Directional KeysNOTE To access these shortcuts open the flip, then press the Directional Key in the direction (up, down, left) set from standby mode for the Shortcut you want to access.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press Set Shortcut Keys5. Press Set Directional Keys.6. Use the Directional Key to highlight a shortcut key you want to set. Up Directional Key/ Left Directional Key/ Down Directional Key7. Press [SET] to display the available shortcuts. Use the Directional Key to highlight one, then press .7.3 Voice CommandsPlease refer to page 59 for details.7.4 LanguageAllows you to set the Multi-language (English, Spanish,Chinese, Korean) feature according to your preference. 1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press Language.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then 6. Press [SET].English/ Español/Simplified Chinese/ Korean.7.5 Location Allows you to set GPS (Global Positioning System: Satellite assisted location information system) mode.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press Location.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .Location On/ E911 OnlyNOTES • GPS satellite signals are not always received by the phone, especially under bad atmospheric and environmental](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-79.png)
![Settings & Tools78 VN170conditions, indoors, etc.• When a Location Setting Restriction is activated in the Security Menu, the lock code is required when you enter location menu. The lock code is the same 4 digits you use as your device lock code; initially the last 4 digits of your phone number.• When in Airplane Mode, services supporting Location On functionality (such as Chaperone) will be suspended.7.6 Current CountryThe Current Country menu allows to select your current location.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press Current Country.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .NOTE To assure that your phone works properly while you travel, please verify the country of your current location, so the correct Country Code can be applied. Once the current country value is set, the value cannot be changed until next location change or initialization of all setting info such as 'Reset Default' or 'Restore Phone'.7.7 Security The Security menu allows you to secure the phone electronically.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press Security.5. Enter the four-digit lock code.The lock code is the last 4 digits of your mobile phone number if it is set. The lock code is the last 4 digits of your MEID if your mobile phone number is not set.7.7.1 Edit CodesAllows you to enter a new four-digit lock code.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press Security.5. Enter the four-digit lock code.6. Press Edit Codes.7. Select Phone Only or Calls & Services. 8. Enter your new four-digit lock code.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-80.png)
![79VN1709. For confirmation, it will ask you to enter the new lock code again.7.7.2 Restrictions Allows you to set separate restrictions for Location Setting, Calls and Messages.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press Security.5. Enter the four-digit lock code.6. Press Restrictions.7. Enter the four-digit service code.8. Select a Restrictions menu then press .Location Setting/ Calls/ Messages9. Use the Directional Key to highlight the restriction then press . Location Setting Lock Setting/ Unlock SettingCalls: Incoming Calls Allow All / Contacts Only / Block AllCalls: Outgoing Calls Allow All / Contacts Only / Block AllMessages: Incoming Messages Allow All / Block AllMessages: Outgoing Messages Allow All / Block All7.7.3 Phone Lock SettingKeeps your phone from unauthorized use. Once the phone is locked, it's in restricted mode until the lock code is entered. You can still receive phone calls and make emergency calls. You can modify the lock code using Edit Codes submenu within the Security menu.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press Security.5. Enter the four-digit lock code.6. Press Phone Lock Setting.7. Highlight an option and press .Unlocked remains unlocked, by default.On Power Up The phone is locked when it is turned on.7.7.4 Lock Phone Now1. Open the flip and press [MENU].](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-81.png)
![Settings & Tools80 VN1702. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press Security.5. Enter the four-digit lock code.6. Press Lock Phone Now.NOTE To unlock the phone from standby mode, press the Right Soft Key Unlock and enter the four-digit lock code. 7.7.5 Reset Default Allows you to reset your phone to the factory default settings.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press Security.5. Enter the four-digit lock code.6. Press Reset Default.7. Press after reading the warning message.8. Highlight Revert and press .A confirmation message is displayed briefly before the phone resets itself.7.7.6 Restore PhoneAllows you to erase all user data and Contact information you've entered in the phone's memory so it's as if it just left the factory.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press Security.5. Enter the four-digit lock code.6. Press Restore Phone.7. Press after reading the warning message.8. Enter the four-digit lock code.7.8 System SelectAllows you to set up the phone management environment. Leave this setting as the default unless you want to alter system selection as instructed by your service provider.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press System Select.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .Home Only/ Automatic](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-82.png)
![81VN1707.9 NAM SelectAllows you to select the phone’s NAM (Number Assignment Module) if the phone is registered with multiple service providers.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Phone Settings.4. Press NAM Select.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .NAM1/ NAM28. Call SettingsThe Call Settings menu allows you to designate how the phone handles both incoming and outgoing calls.8.1 Answer OptionsAllows you to determine how the phone will answer an incoming call.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Call Settings. 4. Press Answer Options.5. Use the Directional Key to to select the setting(s) you want to use, then press [MARK].Flip Open/ Any Key/ Auto with Handsfree6. Press the Left Soft Key [Done] when you have marked the setting(s) you want.NOTE Auto with Handsfree is available when any external device is connected to your phone or speaker is set to on. 8.2 Call ForwardingAllows an incoming call to be redirected to a mobile telephone or other telephone number.1. Open the flip and press [MENU].2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Call Settings. 4. Press Call Forwarding.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight either Forward Call or Cancel Forwarding, then press .6. After selecting Forward Call, enter the number to forward to and press [FWD]. To cancel forwarding, select Cancel Forwarding.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-83.png)
![Settings & Tools82 VN1708.3 Auto RetryAllows you to set the length of time the phone waits before automatically redialing a number when the attempted call fails.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Call Settings. 4. Press Auto Retry.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then pres .Off/ Every 10 Seconds/ Every 30 Seconds/ Every 60 Seconds8.4 TTY ModeAllows you to attach a TTY device enabling you to communicate with parties also using a TTY device. A phone with TTY support is able to translate typed characters to voice. Voice can also be translated into characters and then displayed on the TTY.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Call Settings. 4. Press TTY Mode.5. An explanation message is displayed.6. Press to continue.7. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .TTY Full/ TTY + Talk/ TTY + Hear/ TTY OffTTY Full: Users who cannot talk or hear send and receive a text message through TTY equipment.TTY + Talk: Users who can talk but cannot hear receive a text message and send voice through TTY equipment.TTY + Hear: Users who can hear but cannot talk send a text message and receive voice through TTY equipment.TTY Off: Users send and receive without TTY equipment.Connecting TTY Equipment and a Terminal1. Connect a TTY cable to TTY connection on the terminal (TTY connection location is the same as a headset jack). 2. Enter the phone menu and set the desired TTY mode.3. After setting a TTY mode, check](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-84.png)
![83VN170the LCD screen of the phone for the TTY icon.4. Connect the TTY equipment to the power source and turn it on.5. Make a phone connection to the desired number.6. When connection is made, use the TTY equipment to type in and send a text message or send voice.7. The voice or text message from the receiver end displays on the TTY equipment display.8.5 One Touch Dial Allows you to initiate a speed dial call by pressing and holding the speed dial digit. If set to Off, Speed Dial numbers designated in your Contacts will not function.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Call Settings. 4. Press One Touch Dial.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .On/ Off8.6 Voice PrivacyAllows you to set the voice privacy feature for CDMA calls. CDMA offers inherent voice privacy. Check with your service provider for availability.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.Menu User Menu Transmission/ Receiving ModeWhen making communications with a non-TTY terminal TTY Full For hearing-/ verbally- impairedtext message transmission, text message receivingOperator requiredTTY + Talk For hearing-impaired able to talk voice transmission, text message receiving Operator requiredTTY + Hear For verbally-impaired audible text message transmission, voice receiving Operator requiredTTY Off voice transmission, voice receivingTTY Mode (Tele Type writer)](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-85.png)
![Settings & Tools84 VN1703. Press Call Settings. 4. Press Voice Privacy.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .On/ Off8.7 DTMF TonesAllows you to set the DTMF tone length.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Call Settings. 4. Press DTMF Tones.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .Normal/ Long8.8 Assisted DialingSupports easy dialing on international calls while traveling in non-U.S. roaming region. If set to On, Assisted Dialing is displayed in calling screen.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Call Settings. 4. Press Assisted Dialing.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then press .On/ Off6. Highlight Reference Country and press the Left Soft Key Set to select country.7. Use the Directional Key to scroll to the desired country.8. Press the Left Soft Key Details to edit and save the Country Code, IDD Prefix (International Direct Dial), NDD Prefix(National Direct Dial), Area/City Code and Length (Length of Phone Number), then press [SAVE] to set.9. Press to set.NOTE For example, if you make a call from China to U.S when assisted dialing option is on (Reference Country is set to 'U.S.A'), '+' code will be automatically replaced by the matched IDD prefix of China. 8.9 Dial SearchDial Search assists you to easily dial any one of your contact numbers without searching the contact list. Press a number key that matches with the first character of the contact name you](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-86.png)
![85VN170wish to call. If dial search option is on, the matched contact searched list will be showed up on the dial screen.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Call Settings. 4. Press Dial Search.5. Use the Directional Key to highlight a setting, then pres .On/ Off9. MemoryAllows you to check your VN170 internal phone memory. Shows the memory information saved in your phone.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Press Memory. 4. Use the Directional Key to select file storage type in the VN170, then press to view the memory used.Memory Usage / My Pictures / My Ringtones / My Sounds / My Contacts10. Phone InfoAllows you to view the information specific to your phone and software.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Select 10. Phone Info.10.1 My NumberAllows you to view your phone number.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Select 10. Phone Info.4. Press My Number.10.2 SW/HW VersionAllows you to view the versions of various applications such as SW, PRL, ERI, Browser, Media Center, AVR, EMS, MMS, Bluetooth®, OTADM Version, MSUI, HW Version, MEID, Warranty Date Code and Operating System.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Select 10. Phone Info.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-87.png)
![Settings & Tools86 VN1704. Press SW/HW Version.10.3 Icon GlossaryAllows you to view all the icons and their meanings.1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Select 10. Phone Info.4. Press Icon Glossary. 10.4 Software UpdateThis feature gives your phone the ability to upgrade to the latest software and keeps your phone operating with the latest features without visiting a Verizon Wireless Communications Store for the upgrade. You can either be notified automatically that there is an updated version of software available for your phone, or you can manually check to see if there are any updates available for you to download.Automatic UpdateYour phone will receive a notification that there is an updated version of software available to be downloaded. You can press when notified that a download is available or it can happen automatically. Once the download is complete you may, depending on the nature of the update, have three options available: Accept the update, Defer the update, or Reject the update.NOTE During the update you cannot make or receive phone calls, including 911 calls, or text messages.Manual Update1. Open the flip and press [MENU].2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Select 10. Phone Info.4. Press Software Update.The two options shown will be Status and Check New.Press Status to see the status of a download or update and see information on the last successful update. If updates have not yet been performed, status information will be unavailable.Press Check New to check if any new software updates are available to download. If a newer software version is available, it will automatically begin downloading after 30 seconds or you can begin the download immediately by](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-88.png)
![87VN170pressing . NOTE Prepay Phone does not support Software Update function.11. Set-up Wizard1. Open the flip and press [MENU]. 2. Press Settings & Tools.3. Select 11. Set-up Wizard.4. Use the Directional Key to scroll to a setting, then press [SET].NOTE If you don't want to change the setting, press the Right Soft Key [Skip] to go to the next setting.1. FONT SIZEWhen you view menus and lists, you can adjust the font size using the volume keys 2. CALL SOUNDSRing Only/ Vibrate Only/ Ring and Vibrate/ Be Silent3. DISPLAY THEMESClassic / Luna4. MENU LAYOUTGrid/ List/ Tab5. INTERNAL CLOCKSelect the format of the Internal clock. Analog/ Digital 12/ Large Digital 12/ Digital 24/ Large Digital 24/ Dual City / Off6. Press the Right Soft Key [Done] to complete set-up.](https://usermanual.wiki/LG-Electronics-USA/VN170/User-Guide-2245835-Page-89.png)
