[OFFICIAL] LG Dare FAQ (Read this if you are new and have questions)

Congratulations, you have a Dare - one of the coolest phones currently available! 

This thread is designed as a brief guide to the most commonly asked questions.  If you cannot find the answer to your question in this FAQ, the board has a search function that works really well!  Give it a try and you might be surprised that your question was already asked...and answered!  Here is a quick tutorial on the search function.

And now to the FAQ:
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Community & News - Announcements
     

• Why Moderators ask you to read the FAQ and Learn to "Search"...
• Uploading System Files To The Forum...

General Category - General LG Dare Discussions
     

• Uploading System Files To The Forum (Copyright)
• LG Dare FAQ (READ THIS if you are new and have questions)
• Do I have the newest Firmware?
• What is included in the Firmware V05 Update?
• What is included in the Firmware V06 Update?
• New Bugs in Version 5 Software...
• What applications are available for the Dare?
• HOW TO: Use Handwriting Recognition
• What you can and can't modify...
• LG-Dare Replacement Parts...

General Category - Support
     

• Uploading System Files To The Forum
• Do These Steps First For Dare Issues!
• HOW TO: Enable / Disable Airplane Mode
• HOW TO: Enable / Disable Auto Signature
• HOW TO: Create Customizable Shortcuts
• HOW TO: Lock and Unlock (Password)
• HOW TO: Enable / Disable Touch Screen Auto Lock
• HOW TO: Calibrate Touch Screen
• HOW TO: Save PIX as Caller ID
• HOW TO: Edit "Verizon Wireless" Banner
• HOW TO: Customize Home Screen
• HOW TO: Transfer Video from Dare to Desktop and then Convert Video to MP4 Format
• Battery Issues (life, extended vs. standard, etc.)...
• Where can I get the USB driver or User Guide?
• Where can I get a PDF version of the LG Dare Manual?

   
General Category - Support - Just for Macs
       

• Mac OS X Users: Easy way to transfer files to your Dare...
• Make ringtones and convert videos without d/ling programs...

General Category - Ring Tones & Free Wall Papers
       

• HOW TO: Put Ringtones on your Phone
• Guide to Adding Flash Clocks/Flash Wallpapers Using BitPim...

General Category - Ring Tones & Free Wall Papers - BitPim
       

• What is Bitpim?
• HOW TO:  Backup your FileSystem with BitPim
• HOW TO:  Add Images and Ringtones using Bitpim
• HOW TO:  Transfer Media from Phone to Computer using BitPim
• HOW TO:  Loading Ringtone using BitPim
• HOW TO:  Create and Add Ringtones with Audacity and Bitpim
• HOW TO:  Add Flash Clocks and Animated Wallpaper using Bitpim

General Category - LG Dare Tips & Tricks
       

• Tips that could solve little issue's you may be having...
• What are some Tricks I can do?

General Category - LG Dare Accessories
       

• Do I need a Screen Cover?
• 20% Off- invisibleSHIELD - protect your LG Dare...

General Category - Tutorials/Solutions to Problems
       

• How to make your own Ringtones...
• How to add Flash Clocks and Wallpapers using Bitpim...
• How to setup ORB (stream your media from anywhere)...
• How to rip, convert and transfer Movies...
• How to add animated GIFs using Bitpim...
• How to use Super Video...
• How to load Flash Games...
• How to make your own Icon Homepage...
• Converters (DVD, CD, VCD, etc.)...
• How to use Album Art...
• How to make your own Ringtones with Myxer...
• How to add more than 10 Contacts in a Group...

LG Dare Features - LG Dare Reviews and Videos
       

• Instructional Site from LG...

LG Dare Features - Verizon Wireless Plans/Services
       

• How to Check for Employee Discounts?
• What uses MB (Data Usage) and what doesn't?

LG Dare Features - Telus Mobility
       

• Where can I get a PDF version of the LG (Telus) Dare Manual?
• Alter Mobile Music Theme/Skin...
• Steps for Free Ringtones...

LG Dare Features - Camera & Video
       

• HOW TO: Move Picture / Video to and from Memory Card
• Get the most out of your Built-in 3.2 Megapixel Digital Camera...
• Why won't my Camera save any settings (i.e.,Auto-Flash, etc.)?

LG Dare Features - Browser
       

• HOW TO: Enable / Disable Java Script

LG Dare Features - Games
       

• Where can I get free Flash Games?

LG Dare Features - Blue Tooth
       

• HOW TO: Pair Dare with Bluetooth Headset
• HOW TO: Pair Dare with Computer via Bluetooth
• HOW TO: Send Contacts via Bluetooth
• HOW TO: Enable / Disable Bluetooth Discovery Mode
• BT Profiles Supported...

LG Dare Features - Music, Voice & Audio
       

• HOW TO: Move Audio Files to Memory Card
• HOW TO: Enable / Disable Music Only Mode
• HOW TO: Move and Play a Movie on your Dare
• Known issues with the Music Player...

LG Dare - FAQ Links Board
       

• HOW TO: Reset to Default or Restore your Phone (Including what *228 does!)
• HOW TO: Transfer Media (USB Mass Storage Mode) from Phone to Computer
• HOW TO: Transfer Media (Memory Card Reader) from Phone to Computer
• USB Mass Storage Mode - Transfer Media From Phone To Computer...
• Can the Dare play regular movies?
• And a ton more of HOW TO's!

LG Dare - Forum Rules Discussion and Site Suggestions/Support
       

• Staff Members

LG Dare - Forum Contests
       

• What is Member of the Week (MOTW)?

LG Dare - Official Forum FAQ
       

• Battery/Charging FAQ

Flashing Programs Threads Locked!
Using any means to modify the programming of your phone (i.e., BitPim, steps posted by members, etc.) is entirely at your own risk!  LG-Dare.Com assumes no liability for damages resulting from the use of the information provided in this Forum.