LG Cosmos 3 User Guide

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9.5 TTY Mode
Allows you to attach a TTY device
enabling you to communicate with
parties also using a TTY device. A
phone with TTY support is able to
translate typed characters to voice.
Voice can also be translated into
characters and then displayed on
the TTY.
1. From standby mode, press 
[
MENU]. 
2. Press 
Settings & Tools.
3. Press 
Call Settings. 
4. Press 
TTY Mode.
An explanation message is
displayed.5. Press to continue.
6. Use the Directional Key  to
highlight a setting, then press  .
The following options are
available:
TTY Full/ TTY + Talk/ TTY +
Hear/ TTY Off
TTY 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.
MenuUserFeatureTransmission/
Receiving ModeWhen communicating with
a non-TTY terminal   
TTY FullFor hearing-/
verbally-
impairedText message transmission,
text message receivingOperator 
required
TTY +
TalkFor hearing-
impairedAble to
talk Voice transmission, text
message receivingOperator 
required
TTY +
HearFor verbally-
impairedAudibleText message transmission,
voice receiving Operator 
required
TTY OffVoice transmission, voice
receiving
TTY Mode (Tele Type writer)
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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
Terminal
1. 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
the 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.
9.6 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. From standby mode, press 
[
MENU]. 
2. Press 
Settings & Tools.
3. Press 
Call Settings. 
4. Press 
One Touch Dial.
5. Use the Directional Key  to
highlight 
Onor Off, then press
.
9.7 Voice Privacy
Allows you to set the voice privacy
feature for CDMA calls. CDMA offers
inherent voice privacy. Check with
your service provider for availability.
1. From standby mode, press 
[
MENU]. 
2. Press 
Settings & Tools.
3. Press 
Call Settings. 
4. Press 
Voice Privacy.
5. Use the Directional Key  to
highlight 
Onor Off, then press
.
Settings & Tools
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9.8 DTMF Tones
Allows you to set the DTMF tone
length.
1. From standby mode, press 
[
MENU]. 
2. Press 
Settings & Tools.
3. Press 
Call Settings. 
4. Press 
DTMF Tones.
5. Use the Directional Key  to
highlight 
Normalor Long, then
press .
9.9 Assisted Dialing
Allows you to set the phone to
assist in dialing international
number when you are traveling
outside your home country.
1. From standby mode, press 
[
MENU]. 
2. Press 
Settings & Tools.
3. Press 
Call Settings. 
4. Press 
Assisted Dialing.
5. Use the Directional Key  in
the 
Assisted Dialingfield to
select 
Onor Off.6. Use the Directional Key  to
scroll to Reference Country,
press the Left Soft Key 
[Set], then select a country. 
7. Press the Left Soft Key 
[Details]to edit international
dialing information (such as
Country Code, IDD Prefix, NDD
Prefix, Area/City Code, and
Length), then press 
[Save].
10. USB Mode
Your phone automatically detects
a USB device. If the option is set
to Ask On Plug, you are asked to
confirm whenever a connection is
made. 
1. From standby mode, press 
[
MENU]. 
2. Press 
Settings & Tools.
3. Select 
USB Mode. 
4.
Use the Directional Key  to
scroll to a setting, then press  .
The following options are
available:
Mass Storage/ Modem Mode/
Ask On Plug
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11. Memory
Allows you to check your internal
phone memory, as well as the
microSD
TMmemory (if applicable).
The phone can access the following
file types of files stored on the
removable microSD
TMcard.
My Pictures: png, jpg, bmp, gif
My Sounds: mid, midi, aac, mp3
My Ringtones: mid, midi, qcp, pmd,
aac, mp3, wav
11.1 Save Options
Allows you to select which memory
(phone or memory card) to use to
save your files.
1. From standby mode, press 
[
MENU]. 
2. Press 
Settings & Tools.
3. Select 
Memory.
4. Press 
Save Options.
5. Use the Directional Key  to
select the file type, then press  .
The following options are
available: 
Pictures/ Sounds/ Ringtones
6. Use the Directional Key  to
select the location to save, thenpress  . The following options
are available:
Phone Memory/ Card Memory
11.2 Phone Memory
Shows the memory information
saved in your phone.
1. From standby mode, press 
[
MENU]. 
2. Press 
Settings & Tools.
3. Select 
Memory.
4. Press 
Phone Memory.
5. Use the Directional Key  to
select a file storage type in the
phone, then press  to view the
memory used.
Memory Usage/ My Pictures/
My Ringtones/ My Music/ My
Sounds/ My Contacts/ Move
All To Card
11.3 Card Memory
Shows the memory information
saved in your microSDTMcard.
1. From standby mode, press 
[
MENU]. 
2. Press 
Settings & Tools.
Settings & Tools
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3. Select Memory.
4. Press 
Card Memory.
5. Use the Directional Key  to
select a file storage type on the
memory card, then press  . The
following options are available:
Memory Usage/ My Pictures/
My Ringtones/ My Music/ My
Sounds/ My Contacts/ Move
All To Phone
NOTEThe option Card Memory Usage
shows the total used memory and
memory space remaining. 
NOTEDo not insert or remove the
microSDTMcard while playing,
deleting or downloading
Pictures/ Ringtones/ Sounds.
12. Phone Info
Allows you to view the information
specific to your phone and
software.
1. From standby mode, press 
[
MENU]. 
2. Press 
Settings & Tools.
3. Select 
Phone Info.
12.1 My Number
Allows you to view your phone
number.
1. From standby mode, press 
[
MENU]. 
2. Press 
Settings & Tools.
3. Select 
Phone Info.
4. Press 
My Number.
12.2 SW/HW Version
Allows you to view the versions of
various applications, such as SW,
PRL, ERI, Browser, Media Center,
AVR, EMS, MMS, Bluetooth,
OTADM Version, MSUI, HW, MEID,
Warranty Date Code, and
Operating System.
1. From standby mode, press 
[
MENU]. 
2. Press 
Settings & Tools.
3. Select 
Phone Info.
4. Press 
SW/HW Version.
12.3 Icon Glossary
Allows you to view all the icons and
their meanings.
1. From standby mode, press 
[
MENU]. 
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2. Press Settings & Tools.
3. Select 
Phone Info.
4. Press 
Icon Glossary. 
5. Select a subcategory.
12.4 Software Update
This 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 Update
Your 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.
NOTEDuring the update you cannot
make or receive phone calls,
including 911 calls, or text
messages.
Manual Update
1. From standby mode, press 
[
MENU]. 
2. Press 
Settings & Tools.
3. Select 
Phone Info.
4. Press 
Software Update.
The two options shown will be
Statusand Check New.
Press 
Statusto 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 Newto 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 pressing  . 
Settings & Tools
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13. Set-up Wizard
1. From standby mode, press 
[
MENU]. 
2. Press 
Settings & Tools.
3. Select 
Set-up Wizard.
4. Use the Directional Key  to
scroll to a setting, then press 
[
SET].
NOTEIf you don't want to change the
setting, press the Right Soft Key
[Skip]to go to the next
setting.
1. Font Size
Information describing resizing
screen fonts is displayed.
Dial Digits/ Menu & List/
Message 
(Resizable/ Small/ Normal/
Large)
2. Call Sounds
Select how you would like to be
alerted to calls.
Ring Only/ Vibrate Only/ Ring
and Vibrate/ Be Silent
If a ring setting is selected, you
will be prompted for the
ringtone.
3. Display Themes
Select your device's Display Theme.
White/ Surrealism/ Bookshelf
4. Menu Layout
Select how to display the Main
Menu screen.
Grid/ List/ Tab
5. Clock Format
Select the format of the Main
Clock. 
Analog/ Large Analog/ 
Digital 12/ Large Digital 12/
Digital 24/ Large Digital 24/
Dual City/ Off
6. Set Slide Open View
Select the view when the
QWERTY keyboard opens.
Home Screen/ Quick Menu
7. Unlock Option
Select Unlock Option to unlock
the phone's External Keypad.
Press Once/ Press Twice
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Important Safety Precautions 
Read these instructions. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal.
Further detailed information is given in this user guide.
Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury
or death.
WARNING:This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm.
Call (800) 243-0000 for more information.
Wash hands after handling.
Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage
the phone and/or the battery and could cause the
battery to explode.
Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will
cause the battery to explode.
Never store your phone in temperatures lower than 
-4°F or higher than 122°F. 
Do not dispose of your battery near fire or with
hazardous or flammable materials.
When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up
the hands-free kit near the air bag. If wireless equipment
is improperly installed and the air bag is deployed, you
may be seriously injured.
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited.
(For example: aircraft)
Do not use your device for long periods of time while a part
of your body is making direct contact with it. The
temperature of the product may increase during normal
operation and this may result in harming or burning your skin. 
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Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct
sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a
bathroom.
Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene,
thinner, etc.) or detergent to clean your phone. This could
cause a fire.
Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. It may
harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.
Do not use your phone in highly explosive areas as the
phone may generate sparks.
Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting,
pulling, or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it
may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not
allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause
electric shock or fire.
Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being
charged. It may cause an electric shock or seriously
damage your phone.
Do not disassemble the phone.
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Important Safety Precautions 
Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as
it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock
or fire.
Make sure that no sharp-edged items, such as animal’s
teeth or nails, come into contact with the battery. This
could cause a fire.
Store the battery out of reach of children.
Be careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as
earphone, connection parts of the phone, etc). This could
cause asphyxiation or suffocation resulting in serious
injury or death.
Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning
storms to avoid electric shock or fire.
Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The
warranty will not be applied to products provided by
other suppliers.
Only authorized personnel should service the phone and
its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in
accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.
Your service provider programs one or more emergency
phone numbers, such as 911, that you can call under any
circumstance, even when your phone is locked. Your
phone’s preprogrammed emergency number(s) may not
work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call
cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or
interference issues.
WARNINGThis product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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