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Page 1: Limited Warranty Statement
LG-E970 User Guide All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays and the color of the phone may vary. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. - Page 2 FIFTEEN (15) MONTHS from date of accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts manufacture as determined by the unit’ s manufacture which are not the fault of LG, including damage caused date code. by shipping, blown fuses, spills of food or liquid.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, ADDRESS. INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF service center nearest you and for the procedures for THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG INFOCOMM obtaining warranty claims. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents LIMITED WARRANTY Viewing the Status Bar .....23 STATEMENT ........2 On-screen Keyboard ......25 123 Mode ..........27 Table of Contents ......4 Entering Accented Letters....27 Important Notice ......7 Google Account Setup ....28 Creating your Google account...28 Your Phone ........13 Signing into your Google account ..28 Getting Started .......15 Calls ..........30 Installing the micro SIM card and... - Page 5 Social Networking ......38 How to play music/video fi les on the phone..........48 Adding an account to your phone ..38 Playing a song ........48 Adding a social networking widget on Working with Playlists ......49 the Home screen .......38 To add a song to a playlist ....49 Viewing and updating your status ...39 To remove a song from a playlist ..49 Syncing accounts on your phone ..39...
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Page 6: Important Notice
Developer options ......77 Bluetooth ...........64 About phone ........78 Mobile data ........65 Phone Software Update ....79 Data usage ........66 LG Mobile Phone Software update via Call ............66 Over-the-Air (OTA) ......79 Airplane mode ........66 Network folder settings ....66 Software Update ......79 Wi-Fi Direct ........66 Trademarks ........80... - Page 7 Important Notice Please check to see if any problems you have To extend the life of your battery encountered with your phone are described - Turn off radio communications that you aren't in this section before taking the phone in for using, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS.
- Page 8 Important notice The top of the screen displays battery 4. Using the Swipe, Face usage time. It lists all of the applications Unlock, Pattern, PIN, or or services using battery power from the Password greatest amount of energy used to the least Set the Face unlock, or an unlock Pattern, PIN, amount.
- Page 9 Important notice When you can’t recall your Unlock Release the keys when the FACTORY HARD Pattern, PIN, or Password: RESET screen appears. Read the warning and press the Power/ If you logged into a Google account on Lock Key to confirm. Press any other the phone and failed to use the correct key to cancel.
- Page 10 Important notice Recovery & Android system recovery Key + Power/Lock Key . Release the keys when the FACTORY HARD Clear all user data and reset all settings RESET screen appears. into the default factory settings. Read the warning and press the Power/ Notice that we do not support previous Lock Key to confirm.
- Page 11 Important notice Warning You cannot access the microSD card from your Do not remove the microSD card without phone while connected as USB storage. So unmounting it first. Otherwise, it may damage the microSD card as well as your phone, and the data you cannot use applications that rely on the stored on the microSD card may be corrupted.
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Page 12: Your Phone
Important notice 9. Hold the phone straight up Please hold the mobile phone straight up as a regular phone. While making/receiving calls or sending/ receiving data, try to avoid holding the lower part of the phone where the antenna is located. - Page 13 Your Phone To turn on the phone, press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the right side of the phone for 3 seconds. To turn off the phone, press the Power/Lock Key on the right side of the phone for 3 seconds and tap Power off and OK to confirm.
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Page 14: Getting Started
Your Phone TIPS - Tap the Menu Key , whenever you open an application to check what options are available. - If your phone has errors when you use it or you cannot turn it on, remove the battery, install it again and turn it on after 5 seconds. -
Page 15: Charging Your Phone
Getting Started NOTE Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the phone's Charger/Accessory Port. Make Turn the phone off before inserting or removing • sure the USB symbol is facing upwards. the SIM card. This device supports up to a 32GB microSD •... -
Page 16: Removing The Microsd Card
Getting Started When the battery becomes fully discharged Formatting the microSD card and you connect the phone to a charger, Your microSD card may already be formatted. the keypad LED lights at the bottom of the If it isn’t, you must format it before you can phone will blink. -
Page 17: Switching Between And Exiting Applications
Getting Started Switching between and exiting applications Multi-tasking is easy with Android because open applications keep running even when you open another application. There is no need to quit an application before opening another. Use and switch among several open applications. Android manages each application, stopping and starting them as needed, to ensure that idle applications don’t consume resources... -
Page 18: Your Home Screen
Your Home screen Double-tap - Double-tap to zoom on a Web Touch screen tips page or a map. For example, quickly double-tap a With the touch of your finger, you can access section of a Web page to adjust that section to fit available applications, make menu selections, and the width of the screen. -
Page 19: Lock Your Phone
Your Home screen Setting Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, Lock your phone PIN, Password to unlock your phone When you are not using the press the Power/ You can slide the screen without entering any Lock Key to lock your phone. This helps information, utilize facial recognition, draw your prevent accidental presses and saves battery own unlock Pattern or enter a PIN or Password to... -
Page 20: Customizing Your Home Screen
Your Home screen NOTE Or touch and hold an empty part of the Home screen. On the Home screen, you can view the Quick Keys at the bottom of the screen. The Quick Tap the type of item you want to add on the Keys provide easy, one-tap access to the screen: Apps, Downloads, Widgets, or functions you use the most. -
Page 21: Customizing Apps Icons On Home Screen
Your Home screen You cannot delete the preloaded applications. Tap the app again and select the a desired icon (Only their icons can be deleted from the screen). design. Or tap Create photo icon to take a new picture or select a picture from the Gallery. Customizing Apps Icons on Home screen You can customize each application icon. -
Page 22: Notifications Panel
Your Home screen Notifications Panel Viewing the Status Bar The Status Bar uses different icons to display Notification icons on the Status Bar report phone information, such as signal strength, the arrival of new messages, calendar events, new messages, battery life, and activate alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as Bluetooth and data connections. - Page 23 Your Home screen Icon Description Icon Description Phone microphone is muted Uploading data Missed call GPS is on Receiving location data from Bluetooth is on System warning Data is synchronizing An alarm is set New Gmail message available New Google Talk message New voicemail available available Ringer is silenced...
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Page 24: On-Screen Keyboard
To manually display the keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text. There are two types of keypads that you can use: Android keyboard and LG keyboard. To select the keyboard: Tap the Menu Key > System settings >... - Page 25 On-screen Keyboard LG keyboard - Numbers and Symbols Android keyboard - Letters Entry Entry Shift Key - Tap once to capitalize the Arrow Keys - Tap to display additional next letter you type. Double-tap for all keyboard layout for other symbols.
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Page 26: 123 Mode
On-screen Keyboard Android keyboard - 123 Mode Numbers and Symbols Entry This mode allows you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number, for example) more quickly. Tap the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode by tapping Entering Accented Letters The on-screen keyboard allows you to enter... -
Page 27: Google Account Setup
Google Account Setup The first time you open a Google application on Signing into your Google your phone, you will be required to sign in with account your existing Google account. If you do not Enter your email address and password, then have a Google account, you will be prompted tap Sign in (If accessing Gmail for the first to create one. - Page 28 Google Account Setup IMPORTANT Some applications, such as Calendar, • work only with the first Google Account you add. If you plan to use more than one Google Account with your phone, be sure to sign into the one you want to use with such applications first.
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Page 29: Calls
Calls Making a call Answering and rejecting a call From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key to open the keypad. When the screen is locked Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a When your phone rings, swipe the Answer digit, tap the Clear Key icon in any direction to answer the... -
Page 30: Making A Second Call
Calls Making a second call Tap the Menu Key , then tap Delete During your initial call, tap the Menu Key all to delete all the recorded items. and select Add call. Dial the number or search your contacts. Call settings Tap the Call Key to connect the call. -
Page 31: Contacts
Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and to enter more specific name synchronize them with the contacts in your information. Google Account or other accounts that Enter the details about your contact. support syncing contacts. Tap Save to save the contact entry. Searching for a contact Favorite Contacts From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key... - Page 32 Contacts AT&T Address Book (AAB) AT&T Address Book (AAB) is an application that automatically syncs your contacts to an online address book for safekeeping! When you first turn on the phone or change your SIM card and tap Contacts, the AAB application is displayed.
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Page 33: Messaging/Email
Messaging/Email Tap Send to send your message. Messaging The message screen opens, with your message Your phone combines SMS and MMS into one after your name. Responses appear on the intuitive, easy-to-use menu. screen. As you view and send additional Threaded box messages, a message thread is created. -
Page 34: Email
Messaging/Email Password – Enter the account password. Changing your message settings Server address – Enter the server address. Your phone's message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. Domain – Enter the account domain (optional). You can change the settings based on your Use SSL –... - Page 35 Messaging/Email Port number – Normally each account’s When a new email arrives in the inbox, there default number will be displayed. will be sound and vibration notification. Tap the email notification to end it. The Accounts Screen Composing and Sending Email The Accounts screen lists your Combined Inbox and each of your email accounts.
- Page 36 Messaging/Email Tap Cancel to abandon and delete a message, Adding and Editing Email Accounts including any saved drafts. If you are not To add an email account connected to a network, for example if you’re From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key working in airplane mode, the messages you >...
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Page 37: Social Networking
Social Networking With your phone, you can enjoy social Adding a social networking networking and manage your micro-blog in widget on the Home screen on-line communities. You can update your If you add a social networking widget on current status, upload photos, and view your your Home screen, the widget will show friends’... -
Page 38: Viewing And Updating Your Status
Social Networking Viewing and updating your Syncing accounts on your status phone Go to the Home screen panel where the You can sync information from your social Social+ widget is located. You can see the networking accounts with your Contacts and current status of social applications you set. -
Page 39: Camera
Camera Getting to know the viewfinder To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen. Time catch shot – Allows you to capture the missing moment by taking five sequential pictures at once before the shutter key is touched. Cheese shutter –... -
Page 40: Taking A Photo
Camera Taking a photo Tap to use the image as Contact Set as photo, Home screen wallpaper From the Home screen, tap Camera. Lockscreen wallpaper. Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens Tap to delete the image. towards the subject you want to photograph. Tap to take another photo immediately. - Page 41 Camera Flash - Tap to turn the flash On or Off or set Sports: Use this mode to capture sports scenery. it to Auto Sunset: Use this mode to capture the - Zoom in or zoom out. Alternatively Zoom sunset scenery. you can use the Volume Keys.
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Page 42: Viewing Your Saved Photos
Camera NOTE Viewing your saved photos This function uses wireless networks. You can access your saved photos from within You need to checkmark Google’s location the camera mode. Just tap the Gallery icon service. and your Gallery will be displayed. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key >... -
Page 43: Video Camera
Video Camera Getting to know the viewfinder – Defines and controls of the amount of sunlight entering the lens. Brightness Slide the brightness indicator along the bar towards “-” for a lower brightness video, or towards “+” for a higher brightness video. –... -
Page 44: Recording A Video
Video Camera NOTE Recording a video From the Home screen, tap Camera and Additional charges may apply when MMS tap the Camera mode button to change to messages are downloaded while roaming. Video mode. The Capture icon will change Tap to delete the video you just recorded. to . -
Page 45: Watching Your Saved Videos
Video Camera if you want to record a video with or without towards “-” for a lower brightness video, or towards “+” for a higher brightness video. sound. – Allows you to select Silly Live Effect Auto review – If you turn Auto review on, faces and Backgrounds. -
Page 46: Multimedia
Multimedia You can store multimedia files to a microSD Tap images and/or videos to make a video card to have easy access to all your image with, then tap and video files. To remove images or videos, tap and tap an image or a video. Gallery Then, tap From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key... -
Page 47: How To Save Music/Video Files To The Phone
Multimedia - When downloading music or video files, Music copyright must be secured. Please note that a Your phone has a music player that lets corrupted file or file with a wrong extension you play all your favorite tracks. To access may cause damage to the phone. -
Page 48: Working With Playlists
Multimedia To display the options for a song, touch To remove a song from a and hold any song in the list. You will playlist see the following options: Play, Add Open a playlist. to playlist, Set as ringtone, Delete, Touch and hold the song you want to Share, Search, and Details. -
Page 49: Using Smartshare
Multimedia relevant country concerning the use of SmartShare is now activated and ready to such material. share contents. To control your renderer devices Using SmartShare Let your renderer device (e.g. TV) play SmartShare uses DLNA (Digital Living multimedia contents from your remote content Network Alliance) technology to share digital library (e.g. - Page 50 Multimedia While watching your pictures or videos using You can browse the content library. the Gallery application, tap Touch and hold a content thumbnail and on the Title area. then touch Download. Select the device from renderer lists to play NOTICE the files.
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Page 51: Google Applications
Google Applications About Google applications To get an address and additional information for a location Google applications, including mobile Touch and hold a location on the map. versions of Gmail, Google Talk, Google A balloon with the address and a thumbnail Calendar, and Google Maps, are loaded on from Street View (if available) opens over your phone. -
Page 52: Getting Directions
Google Applications In the search box, enter the place you're To view turn-by-turn directions in a list looking for. You can enter an address, a city, You can view each turn in your route as a or a type of business or establishment. For list of written directions. -
Page 53: Places
Google Applications To join Latitude Places While viewing a map, tap and then Join Places bookmarks your favorite places, such Latitude. as addresses or local businesses, to be able to The first time you join Latitude, you're find them quickly later. prompted to accept or reject the Google To view Places privacy policy. -
Page 54: Places
Google Applications open downloaded applications from the Play Places Store by tapping the Menu Key > My To fi nd places Apps. Tap the Places icon while in Google NOTE Maps to find different venues, such as gas stations, coffee, bars, restaurants, etc. To purchase a paid app, you’ll need to set up a payment method with Google Checkout™. -
Page 55: Gmail
Google Applications Gmail™ Google Talk™ Gmail™ can be configured when you first Google Talk™ is Google’s instant messaging set up your phone. Depending on your program. It lets you communicate with other synchronization settings, Gmail™ on your people who also use Google Talk™. phone is automatically synchronized with The following options are available. - Page 56 Google Applications You can also configure Google Talk to sign you To show or hide the mobile indicator in automatically when you turn on your phone, to friends and you can set whether the mobile indicator From the Friends list, tap the Menu Key is displayed next to your name in other , then tap Settings.
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Page 57: Utilities
Utilities While using the QuickMemo feature, the QuickMemo following QuickMenu options are available: The QuickMemo feature allows you to create - Tap to select whether to use the memos and capture screen shots. background screen or not. You can use QuickMemo to easily and - Tap to undo an action efficiently create memos during a call, with a - Tap to redo an action... -
Page 58: Setting The Alarm
Utilities To view an event, tap the date. The events Setting the alarm occurring on that date are displayed below From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key the Calendar in Month view. Tap the event and tap Alarm/Clock. to view its details. If you want to add an To add a new alarm, tap the tab (if event, tap... -
Page 59: Polaris Office
Utilities Polaris Office With Polaris Office, you can view, create and edit document files on your device. The loaded files can be from microSD cards of your device, or from downloaded email attachments. The Polaris Office application supports the following file formats: txt, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, pdf. -
Page 60: The Web
The Web Forward - Used in conjunction with the Back Browser . This allows you to go back and forth The Browser gives you a fast, full-color world between web pages without opening multiple of games, music, news, sports, entertainment, windows. -
Page 61: Adding Bookmarks
The web Adding bookmarks When viewing the page you want to save, tap the Menu Key > Save to bookmarks. Enter the desired information for Label, Address, Account, and Add to (location to save bookmark) and tap OK. Changing the Browser settings Open the Browser and tap the Menu Key >... -
Page 62: System Settings
System settings The Settings application contains most of Turn on Wi-Fi the tools for customizing and configuring From the Home Screen , open the your phone. All of the settings in the Settings Notifications panel and tap to turn application are described in this section. Wi-Fi on. -
Page 63: Bluetooth
System settings other credentials. (Ask your network Bluetooth administrator for details). Using Bluetooth The Status Bar at the top of your screen From the WIRELESS & NETWORKS will display an icon that indicates your section, tap Bluetooth, then drag Wi-Fi status. to the right to turn on the Bluetooth functionality. -
Page 64: Mobile Data
System settings share, then tap the Menu Key > Share > Bluetooth. Check if Bluetooth is turned on The supported Bluetooth version is Bluetooth and tap Search for devices.Then tap the 3.0 and certified by Bluetooth SIG. It is device you want to send data to from the list. compatible with other Bluetooth SIG certified * Sending multi-selected contacts: Open devices. -
Page 65: Data Usage
System settings Data usage Press and hold the Power/Lock Key tap Airplane mode. You can check the current data usage, set to Press and hold the Power/Lock Key and enable/disable mobile data, or set the mobile tap Airplane mode again to turn it off. data limit. -
Page 66: Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
System settings Portable Wi-Fi hotspot Bluetooth tethering You can also use your smartphone to provide Via Bluetooth tethering, you can use your a mobile broadband connection for up to 8 smart phone to provide a mobile broadband other devices. Create a hotspot and share your connection. -
Page 67: Nfc
System settings NFC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless From your phone, you can add, set up, and technology that enables data transmission manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that between two objects when they are brought allow you to connect and access resources within a few inches of each others. -
Page 68: Mobile Networks
System settings Phone ringtone - Select the ringtone for Mobile networks incoming calls. You can set whether to enable or disable data Notification sound - Select the ringtone for access on your phone. notifications such as new messages receipt or Data enabled calendar events. -
Page 69: Home Screen
System settings Font type - Select the desired font type. Wallpaper - Allows you to set the wallpaper. Font size - Select the desired font size. Scroll wallpaper - Checkmark to allow the wallpaper to scroll with the screen instead of Aspect ratio correction - Change the having it as a static image. -
Page 70: Gesture
System settings show the owner information, the lock timer, Panning in gallery - Press and hold vibrate on touch, or whether to make the enlarged images and tilt the device to pan the pattern visible. screen to the tilted direction. PIN - Enter a numeric PIN to unlock screen. -
Page 71: Power Saver
System settings Power saver Apps Turn Power saver on - Select the level you You use the Applications settings menu to want to turn on the Power saver. view details about the applications installed on your phone, manage their data, force them Power saver tips - Touch to access some tips to stop, and to set whether you want to permit for Power saver. -
Page 72: Location Services
System settings Location services Security Use the Location services menu to set your Security preferences for using and sharing your location Use the Security settings to configure how to when you search for information and use help secure your phone and its data. location-based applications, such as Maps. -
Page 73: Language & Input
Checkmark the keyboard you want to use from VPN and Wi-Fi connections. If you have not set Android keyboard, Google voice typing, a password for the secure credential storage, LG Keyboard. And tap to configure each this setting is dimmed. keyboard’s settings. -
Page 74: System
System settings PERSONAL DATA tethering and connecting them with a USB cable. Factory data reset - Erases all data on the To tether your phone with your phone. computer using the USB SYSTEM Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable. -
Page 75: Lg On-Screen Phone 2.1
Connects your mobile phone to your PC, the OSP folder. or disconnects it. - LG Home Panorama: shows all of the work Minimizes the On-Screen Phone window. spaces of LG Home. You can easily organize Maximizes the On-Screen Phone window. -
Page 76: Developer Options
LG On-Screen Phone 2.1 the SUPPORT list, select your model. become slow. Scroll down and select the OSP tab and To check the phone-to-PC click on DOWNLOAD. When prompted, connection select Run to install On-Screen Phone on Once the devices have been connected, your PC. -
Page 77: About Phone
LG On-Screen Phone 2.1 set a desktop backup password. APPS USER INTERFACE Don't keep activities - Checkmark to quit every activity as soon as the user leaves it. Enable strict mode - Checkmark to flash the screen when apps operate for a long time on Background process limit - Set the the main thread. -
Page 78: Phone Software Update
OTA without connecting the USB data cable. This feature is only available if and when LG makes the newer version of the firmware available for your device. First, you can check the software version on... -
Page 79: Trademarks
Trademarks DivX Certified® to play DivX® video Trademarks up to HD 720p, including premium • Copyright 2012 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights content.DivX®, DivX Certified® and reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered associated logos are trademarks of trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. -
Page 80: Q&A
Q&A Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with the phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for a service or calling the Customer Service Center. How do I view the list of outgoing calls, Why does the phone heat up? The phone may get hot when there is a very incoming calls and missed calls? -
Page 81: Accessories
Visit your local AT&T store or www.att.com/wirelessaccessories for specific offerings. NOTE • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may be different in different regions; please check with our regional service... -
Page 82: For Your Safety
For Your Safety expose it to temperatures less than 32°F or Important Information greater than 104°F, such as outside during This user guide contains important information extreme weather conditions or in your car on on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal a hot day. - Page 83 For Your Safety Keep away from electrical appliances such microSD card information and as TVs, radios, and personal computers. care The unit should be kept away from heat The microSD card cannot be used for sources such as radiators or cookers. recording copyright- protected data.
- Page 84 For Your Safety CAUTION Part 15.19 statement Use only the supplied and approved antenna. This device complies with part15 of FCC rules. Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications Operation is subject to the following two could impair call quality, damage the phone, conditions: void your warranty and/or result in violation (1) This device may not cause harmful...
- Page 85 For Your Safety If this equipment does cause harmful Only use the battery with a charging interference or television reception, which system that has been qualified with can be determined by turning the equipment the system per this standard. Use of an off and on, the user is encouraged to try to unqualified battery or charger may present correct the interference by one or more of the...
- Page 86 For Your Safety For those host devices that utilize a USB If you are listening to music while out and port as a charging source, the host device’s about, please ensure that the volume is at user manual shall include a statement a reasonable level so that you are aware that the phone shall only be connected to of your surroundings.
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Page 87: Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines Those standards were based on TIA Safety Information comprehensive and periodic evaluations of Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety the relevant scientific literature. For example, Information for Wireless Handheld phones. over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers, from universities, government health agencies, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices and industry reviewed the available body of... - Page 88 Safety Guidelines Driving Pacemakers Check the laws and regulations on the use of The Health Industry Manufacturers Association wireless phones in the areas where you drive. recommends that a minimum separation of six Always obey them. Also, if using your phone (6’) inches be maintained between a handheld while driving, please: wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid...
- Page 89 Safety Guidelines Health Care Facilities This phone has been tested and rated for use Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities with hearing aids for some of the wireless when any regulations posted in these areas technologies that it uses. However, there may instruct you to do so.
- Page 90 (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as Use only LG-approved chargers specific to grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other your phone model since they are designed area where you would normally be advised to to maximize battery life.
- Page 91 Safety Guidelines Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean. Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The Do not put your phone in a place subject battery can be recharged several hundred to excessive dust and keep the minimum times before replacement.
- Page 92 Using a damaged battery or placing a remove the battery. If the phone does not battery in your mouth may cause serious work, take it to an LG Authorized Service injury. Center. Do not place items containing magnetic Do not paint your phone.
- Page 93 Safety Guidelines When using headphones, turn the Caution: Avoid potential volume down if you cannot hear the hearing loss. people speaking near you or if the person Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including sitting next to you can hear what you are music) is the most common cause of listening to.
- Page 94 Safety Guidelines You can obtain additional information on this Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ subject from the following sources: noise/default.html Safety 205 American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza FDA Consumer Update American Drive, Suite 300 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center Reston, VA 20190 for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Voice: (800) 222-2336 Update on Mobile Phones.
- Page 95 Safety Guidelines cases, other researchers have had difficulty in is not necessary for device function; and reproducing those studies, or in determining Cooperate in providing users of wireless the reasons for inconsistent results. phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use 2.
- Page 96 Safety Guidelines FDA and other health agencies for safety is drastically lower because a person’s RF questions about wireless phones. exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source. The so-called The FCC also regulates the base stations ‘cordless phones,’ which have a base unit that the wireless phone networks rely connected to the telephone wiring in a upon.
- Page 97 Safety Guidelines of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. exposure studies could be completed in a These conditions are not similar to the few years.
- Page 98 Safety Guidelines are conducted to address important the world. questions about the effects of exposure 7. How can I find out how much radio to radiofrequency energy (RF). The FDA frequency energy exposure I can get by has been a leading participant in the using my wireless phone? World Health Organization International All phones sold in the United States must...
- Page 99 Safety Guidelines directions for locating the FCC identification the measurement of the amount of energy number on your phone so you can find your absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body phone’s RF exposure level in the online or a small part of the body. It is measured listing.
- Page 100 Safety Guidelines or use a wireless phone connected to a noted that no evidence exists that using remote antenna. Again, the scientific data a wireless phone causes brain tumors or do not demonstrate that wireless phones are other ill effects. Their recommendation to harmful.
- Page 101 Safety Guidelines from handheld wireless phones and International Commission on Non-lonizing helped develop a voluntary standard Radiation Protection sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and (http://www.icnirp.de) Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard World Health Organization (WHO) specifies test methods and performance International EMF Project requirements for hearing aids and wireless (http://www.who.int/emf)
- Page 102 Safety Guidelines dial function without taking your attention 5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers off the road. while driving. If you are reading an Address Book or business card, or writing a “to-do” 2. When available, use a hands-free device. list while driving a car, you are not watching A number of hands-free wireless phone where you are going.
- Page 103 Safety Guidelines 8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your assistance or other special non-emergency wireless phone is one of the greatest tools you wireless number. can own to protect yourself and your family For more information, please call to in dangerous situations —...
- Page 104 Safety Guidelines as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. available accessories and FCC requirements.) The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg.* While there may be differences between Tests for SAR are conducted using standard SAR levels of various phones and at various operating positions specified by the FCC with positions, they all meet the government the phone transmitting at its highest certified...
- Page 105 Safety Guidelines The ratings are not guarantees. Results will FCC Hearing-Aid vary depending on the user’s hearing device and Compatibility (HAC) hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be Regulations for Wireless vulnerable to interference, you may not be able Devices to use a rated phone successfully.
- Page 106 Safety Guidelines M5. This should provide the hearing aid user with “normal usage” while using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone. “Normal usage” in this context is defined as a signal quality that’s acceptable for normal operation. The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark.