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jesse- to turn off the ascending ring tone goto Menu - Settings - Audio & Ringtones - Ring Alert Type - and select "Ring after Vibration". With that setting it will play the ring full blast after a couple vibrates. I think that is the only way to do what you want. This is the setting I use on mine.

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  • 2007-11-14 20:55
  • B$dn
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No this phone does not do video calling at least mine doesn't. It does take pretty good video and pictures for a phone though.

I had the same issue as some below where the headset icon would automatically come on and call people. I haven't had any problems since I ripped the little hole cover off the phone (rubber plastic thing that covers the headset hole).

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  • 2007-11-14 20:52
  • B$dn
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does this phone do video calling can anyone tell asap pliz

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  • 2007-11-13 01:38
  • yV6H
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hey does any body know how 2 turn of the absending ring tone.. coz i cant find it and its giving me the S****

can some one help me plz

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  • 2007-10-29 06:07
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I like the phone, but I seem to be having a problem with adding a memory card. I purchased a 1 gb SanDisk and inserted in the slot but keep getting a message "Card Not Read". Anyone have any suggestions?

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  • 2007-10-23 02:55
  • AaVi
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wow. this phone does alot...but its the ugliest phone ever!
it looks big and goofy, but great does things!

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  • 2007-10-19 19:45
  • T2vy
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i loved this phone. i miss it so much, i got it taken away.

but yeah, this is worth a buy. its easy to use, and it works soo good. the camera is really neat too.but bad thing is, it doesnt come with a USB cable, or memory card, you have to buy it.but if youre think of buying this phone buy it!

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  • 2007-10-12 04:05
  • 41NA
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ok so I think I fixed my problem. I have 2 solutions. 1)find a small screwdriver, take off the back and you will see that the headset jack is a chip independent of the board. you can take it off and everything. I know this b/c i thought i broke it, when i took it off. anyways, just snap it carefully back into its place. It seems to be working fine, for now. The other solution is easier, take a rubber band and wrap it around near the hinge on the keypad side. that will act as kind of a shock absorber and not put pressure on the headset jack. hope this helps.

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  • 2007-09-24 23:04
  • jgye
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omg! Last night mine just started doing the same thing as jslakey mentioned. I have no idea why, but I can't even keep it turned on now because it won't stop calling people on its own. I even have to call a client today to apologize for "calling" him 6 times last night when my phone was in my purse! I found that I can shake/bump it to turn the headset thing off, but then can't touch it or it turns back on.

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  • 2007-09-20 16:59
  • jAMQ
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I've got the same problem as a few others had.

"...beeping (signaling the appearence of the headset icon without anything plugged into it)and calling the last dialed number everytime it was bumped or had pressure applied in anyway....several dozen times a day if it was in my pocket."

I went to the ATT store and of course they couldn't do anything since it was past the year warranty. also i emailed LG to see if there was a way to disable the headset feature or something and they also said no.

has anyone figured out anything regarding this problem? thanks in advance.

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  • 2007-09-18 19:57
  • jZHL
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I wish I could take credit for this but I found this on the AT&T forum when my 3G was not working. But Thanks!
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User - mshl726
11-12-2006 05:13:24 AM
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The specs for the phone even state that under UMTS (3G) the talk time is shorter (3 hours versus 5 hours). I don't really surf the web often but I do want long battery life. Battery life (talk/standby) while on 3G networks is no good. I turned off the 3G network radio frequency all together so that I am on GSM and EDGE only. My talk time is definitely hitting the 4-5 hour range when having a long conversation and standby is around 3-4 days with 30-45 minutes of daily usage.

Not a great solution since it turns off the biggest selling point of the phone (UMTS) but it's a good phone overall and having long battery life is more important.

Turn off 3G by:
>enter this number sequence into your phone: 277634#*#
>select modem setting
>select network mode
>selction 1. network mode
>highlight 2G only and hit OK
>end the red end button

Also, turn off your bluetooth when you're not using it actively; it eats up a ton of power!
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yes, you can enter that same menu and switch back to 3G...
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  • 2007-09-05 02:32
  • 49kY
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Can record a voice call?
Can download the recorded file?

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  • 2007-09-04 21:58
  • nDBi
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I have used & abused this phone for the past 6 months, and it is still great. Not the most stylish of phones, but it is solid.

Loud speakers for ringing & talking. Fast web browsing, and I have dropped it several times with not so much as a scratch.

Great Job LG!!!!!

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  • 2007-09-04 08:10
  • 42pC
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yes it gets great service i live in jasper n work n a metal bulding n still get plenty of service (have had 4 two years) AWESOME

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  • 2007-09-03 02:37
  • 4k5c
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its the bomb u should bbbbbbbbuuuuuuuuyyyyyyy it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • 2007-09-03 02:33
  • 4k5c
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best phone ive ever had. love the service. love the buttons. all up its a fantastic phone =)

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  • 2007-08-25 14:10
  • AeGV
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I have had the phone for about 6 months in USA. For me the service and all of its features work great. If you are having problems, find out what your warranty covers and use it to your advantage. Just like anything or any other phone nothing can be made perfect and you should easily get a new one.
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I loved the swivel camera can take pictures with the clam shell closed. Perfect for taking pictures of people or things without appearing to do so. Esp for those stalker folk, lol. At&t/Cingular advertise the phone as its music phone. The music player works great on it with an excellent sound from the phone itself. There are other features that the phone can do but they are pay-for services.
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The OEM headset has a short cord from your ear to the phone. I like to run and having a phone/mp3 player was great to have. Although the headset is not great to run with. You may want to try a different brand or bluetooth stereo headset if that is your fancy.
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Service is great. If the area does not have 3G then it will use the existing GSM or 2G service.
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The phone that I acquired needed to be unlocked. I called Cingular and they assisted me to unlock the phone. Unfortunately I don't remember the codes that I typed in to do so or I would share. Just call At&t/Cingular and ask for them or be convincing so that they will give it to you. If you do your homework the FCC prohibits phone companies to restrict the phones to be used only by that company. Not sure how Verizon works, because they don't use sim cards.
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Only problem I have is my phone got wet and now does now work properly. All of the features work except for the call feature. The phone automatically chooses 3G over any other towers. The call feature on 3G towers will not work, but when manually changed to GSM or a 2G tower then the calling feature works. If someone could assist on helping fix the situation or turn off 3G I would be grateful
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  • 2007-08-24 01:34
  • 49kY
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I first bought the cu500 about 6 months ago. Three months later it started beeping (signaling the appearence of the headset icon without anything plugged into it)and calling the last dialed number everytime it was bumped or had pressure applied in anyway....several dozen times a day if it was in my pocket. I called Cingular and they shipped me a new one...great. Now, three months after recieving the replacment, the same damn thing is happening again. Arrrgh. Anyone else?

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  • 2007-08-15 16:16
  • 4CZc
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i have had this phone for a year. and it has been absolutely awesome. I have had perfect reception, and web browsing is always fast.
It sounds great and great external music keys.

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  • 2007-07-27 19:52
  • 4E9k
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I am looking at buying this phone, i currently have a Sony Ericsson w500i.. It's pretty good but really boring.. and it's really weak.. Does this phone come with a USB cable to transfer photos and music to and from the phone? Whats the sound like? Does it take CLEAR photos? Are there funky ringtones with it? heh!

please email me somebody: jesspl123@hotmail.com

copy and paste my email coz everybody thinks the l is a 1

thankyou.. Jesse

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  • 2007-07-16 13:04
  • RNMS
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