First, welcome to CPF.net.

As for getting your contacts, try getting the software called DataPilot by Susteen for the LG.
DataPilot Cell Phone Mobile Sync Software & Data Cables
It comes with the data cables, very easy to use, and should have no problem pulling the numbers off of that phone. I know, I used it on an AX8600 before, having the same problem as you are.

Best of luck!

the top part of my ax8600(display, mic, speaker) no longer work but the base still turns on. i got a new phone and hoped to get my contacts transferred to my new phone, but the woman at verizon said she couldnt read from the phone. she said there might be a 'data mode' that the phone needs to be in. does this make sense? if so does someone know the keystrokes to navigate and change it since i cant see the display? thanks!