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  • Page 1 LG Escape™ 870 Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Viewing the Status Bar .....22 Wa rrant y St at e me nt ....... On-screen Keyboard ......24 S uppor t..........123 Mode ..........26 Entering Accented Letters....26 Important Notice ......7 Google Account Setup ....27 Your Phone ........12 Creating your Google account...27 Signing into your Google account ..27 Getting Started .......14 Installing the SIM card and battery ..14...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents How to play music/video fi les on the Adding a social networking widget on the Home screen .......37 phone..........47 Viewing and updating your status ...38 Playing a song ........47 Syncing accounts on your phone ..38 Working with Playlists ......48 Removing accounts on your phone ...38 To add a song to a playlist ....48 To remove a song from a playlist ..48...
  • Page 5 About phone ........80 Bluetooth ...........65 Data usage ........66 Software Update ......81 Airplane mode ........67 Phone Software Update ....81 NFC ............68 LG Mobile Phone Software update via Android Beam........68 Over-the-Air (OTA) ......81 VPN............68 Mobile networks .......69 Trademarks ........82 DEVICE..........69 Trademarks ........82 Sound ..........69...

  • Page 8: Phone Memory

    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 9: Operating System

    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 Swipe, Face unlock, Pattern, PIN, or amount.
  • Page 10 Important notice unlocking the phone again. Read ALL steps before attempting. Turn the phone off. When you can’t recall your Unlock At the same time press and hold Volume Pattern, PIN, or Password: Down Key + Power/Lock Key . If you logged into a Google account on When phone vibrates, release keys and the phone and failed to use the correct repeatedly tap the Back Key...

  • Page 11: Computer Via Usb

    Important notice After uninstalling the application, turn off 7. Connecting your phone to a and reboot your phone. computer via USB Use the USB cable that was provided with 6. Using a microSD Card your phone to connect the phone to a USB Pictures, Music and Video files, can be saved port on your computer.

  • Page 12: Data Connection

    Important notice 8. Unlock screen when using 11. Do not connect your phone data connection when you power on/off your PC Your screen will go dark if untouched for a Make sure to disconnect your phone from the period of time. To turn on your LCD screen, PC when powering your PC on or off as it might press the Power/Lock Key .

  • Page 13: Your Phone

    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.

  • Page 14: Side View

    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: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card and battery: Hold the phone on your hand firmly. With the other hand, lift the back cover using the fingertip cutout located on the bottom of the Insert the battery into place by aligning the cover and remove it.

  • Page 16: Charging Your Phone

    Getting Started NOTE Charging your phone Your phone has an internal antenna. Be Connect the wall adapter and USB cable as careful not to scratch or damage this shown below. The USB symbol on the USB rear area, as that will cause loss of cable should face toward you.

  • Page 17: Removing The Microsd Card

    Getting Started NOTE Some downloaded applications store data Gently insert the microSD card into the slot. on the microSD card as well as on the Make sure the gold contact area is facing phone. Due to this feature, if you skip the downwards.

  • Page 18: Formatting The Microsd Card

    Getting Started Warning Switching between and Do not remove the microSD card without exiting applications unmounting it fi rst. Otherwise, it may Multi-tasking is easy with Android because damage the microSD card as well as your open applications keep running even when you phone, and the data stored on the microSD open another application.

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 You can slide the screen without entering any press the Power/Lock Key to lock your information, utilize facial recognition, draw your phone.

  • Page 21: Home Screen Panels

    Your Home screen To add shortcuts to apps or Widgets on Home screen panels the Home screen: Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to Select a location (Home screen panels) to view the different panels. add an item by swiping the Home screen You can also customize each panel with from left to right or vice versa.

  • Page 22: Customizing App Icons On The Home Screen

    Your Home screen To delete an application icon from the Home Tap the application icon again and select the screen, touch and hold the shortcut icon you a desired icon design. Or tap Create photo want to delete and drag to Remove at the icon to take a new picture or select a picture top of the screen.

  • Page 23: Home Screen Clean View

    Your Home screen Home screen clean view You can see the wallpaper without items on the Home screen by pinching out. Pinch in or tap the Back Key to see applications and Touch and hold the Status Bar and slide widgets again.
  • Page 24 Your Home screen Icon Description Icon Description Wired headset connected Battery is charging Phone is connected to PC via Call in progress USB cable Call on hold Downloading data Speakerphone is on Uploading data Phone microphone is muted GPS is on Receiving location data from Missed call Bluetooth is on...

  • Page 25: 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 > Settings >...
  • Page 26 Your Home screen LG keyboard - Letters Entry Android keyboard - Numbers and Symbols Entry Shift Key - Tap once to capitalize the Alt Key - Tap to enter additional next letter you type. Double-tap for all symbols. The keyboard will change to caps.

  • Page 27: 123 Mode

    Your Home screen LG keyboard - Numbers and Symbols 123 Mode 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...

  • Page 28: 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 29 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.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Making A Second Call

    Calls Making a second call Viewing your call logs During your initial call, tap the Menu Key From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key and select Add call. and the Call logs tab. Dial the number or search your contacts. You can view a complete list of all dialed, received, and missed voice calls.

  • Page 32: Contacts

    Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and If you want to add a picture to the new synchronize them with the contacts in your contact, tap . Choose from Take Google Account or other accounts that photo or Select from Gallery. Then support syncing contacts.

  • Page 33: Address Book

    Contacts Tap the Favorites tab. Tap a contact to view its details. Tap the gold star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns grey and the contact is removed from your favorites. Address Book Address Book is an application that automatically syncs your contacts to an online address book for safekeeping! When you first turn on the phone or change...

  • Page 34: Messaging/Email

    Messaging/Email Keyboard settings, or Save to draft. Messaging Tap Send to send your message. Your phone combines text (SMS) and multimedia messaging (MMS) into one Warning intuitive, easy-to-use menu. The 160-character limit may vary from Threaded box country to country depending on how the Messages (SMS and MMS) exchanged with SMS is coded and the language used in the another party are displayed in chronological...

  • Page 35: Email

    Messaging/Email Domain – Enter the account domain (optional). Changing your message settings Use SSL – Choose whether or not to use SSL Your phone's message settings are predefined, for Microsoft Exchange. so you can send messages immediately. Other (POP3, IMAP) Email Account You can change the settings based on your preferences.

  • Page 36: Composing And Sending Email

    Messaging/Email Composing and Sending Email To make a shortcut to the Inbox of an In the Email application, tap Compose account: Enter an address for the message’s intended In the accounts list, touch and hold an email recipient. As you enter text, matching account.

  • Page 37: Adding And Editing Email Accounts

    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 >...

  • Page 38: 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 39: Viewing And Updating Your Status

    Social Networking Viewing and updating your Syncing accounts on your status phone You can sync information from your social Go to the Home screen panel where the networking accounts with your Contacts and Social+ widget is located. You can see the other functions on your phone, if applicable.

  • Page 40: Camera

    Camera To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen. Getting to know the viewfinder 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 41: Taking A Photo

    Camera NOTE Taking a photo Additional charges may apply when MMS From the Home screen, tap Camera messages are sent while roaming. Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject you want to photograph. Tap to use the image as Contact Set as photo, Homescreen wallpaper, A focus box will appear in the center of...
  • Page 42 Camera Face tracking : The camera detects and the white balance correctly, you may need to focuses on human faces automatically. determine the light conditions. Choose from Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent, Image size – Tap to set the size (in pixels) and Cloudy.

  • Page 43: Viewing Your Saved Photos

    Camera Reset – Restore all camera default settings. – Tap to share the photo via various methods such as Bluetooth or Camera help guide – Tap whenever you Messaging. want to know how a function operates. This will provide you a quick guide. –...

  • Page 44: Video Camera

    Video Camera Getting to know the viewfinder – Defines and controls 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 45: Recording A Video

    Video Camera NOTE Recording a video From the Home screen, tap Camera Additional charges may apply when MMS and tap the Camera mode button to messages are downloaded while roaming. change to Video mode. The Capture icon will Tap to delete the video you just recorded. change to Tap OK to confirm it.

  • Page 46: Watching Your Saved Videos

    Video Camera White balance – The white balance ensures Watching your saved videos any the white areas in your video are realistic. In the viewfinder, tap the Gallery icon To enable your camera to adjust the white the bottom of the screen. balance correctly, you may need to determine Your Gallery will appear on the screen.

  • Page 47: Multimedia

    Multimedia You can store multimedia files to a microSD To remove images or videos, tap card to have easy access to all your image and select Delete selected or and video files. Delete all fi les. To rearrange them, touch and hold Gallery an image/video, drag and drop it to From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key...

  • Page 48: Music

    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 49: Working With Playlists

    Multimedia To display the options for a song, touch playlist and selecting the desired playlist. and hold any song in the list. You will To remove a song from a see the following options: Play, Add playlist to playlist, Set as ringtone, Delete, Share, Search, and Details.

  • Page 50: Using Smartshare

    Multimedia SmartShare is now activated and ready to Using SmartShare share contents. SmartShare uses DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) technology to share digital To control your renderer devices content through a wireless network. Both Let your renderer device (e.g., TV) play devices must be DLNA certified to support multimedia contents from your remote content this feature.
  • Page 51 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 tap Download. Select the device from renderer lists to play NOTICE the files.

  • Page 52: Google Applications

    Google Applications To get an address and additional About Google applications 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 53: 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 54: Clear Map

    Google Applications To open Latitude Clear Map After you join Latitude, you can open it to find Clear any information, such as routes and your friends and view their updates. search results, from the map. While viewing a map, tap and then To clear a map Latitude.

  • Page 55: Play Store

    Google Applications Once you select a category, you will see a list NOTE of closest matches, including their distance, To purchase a paid app, you’ll need to set up a compass bearing, description and even user payment method with Google Checkout™. You reviews.

  • Page 56: Google Talk

    Google Applications Label settings, Settings, Help, and Send Settings – Allows you to adjust various feedback. settings. Compose - Allows you to compose a Help - Allows you to view help topics new message. about Talk. Search - Allows you to search your Send feedback - Allows you to send account.

  • Page 57: Your Status

    Google Applications Tap IM notifications and Video chat To set Google Talk to change notifications to receive notifications in the your status Status Bar when you receive new chats. From the Friends list, tap the Menu Key Tap Notification ringtone and Video , then tap Settings.

  • Page 58: Utilities

    Utilities QuickMemo - Tap to select whether to use the background screen. The QuickMemo feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. - Tap to undo the most recent action. You can use QuickMemo to easily and - Tap to redo the most recently deleted efficiently create memos during a call, with a action.

  • Page 59: 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 60: Polaris Offi Ce

    Utilities Polaris Office View and edit a document on your device With Polaris Office, you can view, create and From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key edit document files on your device. The loaded > Polaris Office files can be from microSD cards of your device, or from downloaded email attachments.

  • Page 61: Voice Dialer

    Utilities Manage documents online Tap the Menu Key for the following additional menu options : Save, From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Polaris Office Read mode, View, Insert, Format, Customize toolbar, Brightness, Help, Tap Add account under the Web section and Settings.

  • Page 62: Voice Recorder

    Utilities Voice Recorder Use the voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files. Recording a sound or voice From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key and tap Voice Recorder to begin recording. to end recording. NOTE to access your voice recordings. You can listen to the saved recordings.

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 65: Settings

    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 66: Bluetooth

    Settings The Status Bar at the top of your screen Bluetooth will display an icon that indicates your Using Bluetooth Wi-Fi status. From the WIRELESS & NETWORKS section, tap Bluetooth, then drag to the right to turn on the Bluetooth If you are not in range of a Wi-Fi network functionality.

  • Page 67: Data Usage

    Settings * Sending contacts: Open the Contacts application. Tap the contact you want to The supported Bluetooth version is Bluetooth share, then tap the Menu Key > Share 4.0 and certified by Bluetooth SIG. It is > Bluetooth. Check if Bluetooth is turned on compatible with other Bluetooth SIG certified and tap Search for devices.Then tap the devices.

  • Page 68: Airplane Mode

    Settings your phone into a power outlet while using the Call Wi-Fi Direct feature. You can set Fixed dialing numbers, To turn on Wi-Fi Direct: Voicemail and Other call settings 1. Tap the Menu Key > Settings. including Call reject, Quick messages, TTY mode, Hearing aids, Call duration, 2.

  • Page 69: Nfc

    Settings Android Beam When this feature is turned on, you can NFC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless beam app content to another NFC-capable technology that enables data transmission device by holding the devices close together. between two objects when they are brought For example, you can beam Browser pages, within a few inches of each others.

  • Page 70: Mobile Networks

    Settings Add a VPN Connection DEVICE Tap the Menu Key > Settings. Sound From the WIRELESS & NETWORKS list, tap More...> VPN > Add VPN network. Adjust sound, notification default settings and vibrate mode. You can also manage audible Enter the VPN network according to the and Haptic feedback.

  • Page 71: Display

    Settings Screen lock sounds - Select whether to hear Home screen sound when the screen is locked or unlocked. Animation - Set whether you want to enjoy Vibrate on touch – Select whether to vibrate animated transitions for all supported effects when touching buttons and keys.

  • Page 72: Gestures

    Settings Face Unlock- Unlocks the screen through Gestures facial recognition. Follow the prompts. You Move home screen items - Press and hold are asked to set a Pattern and/or PIN as an item and tilt the device to move to other a backup.

  • Page 73: Power Saver

    Settings SD CARD Bluetooth - Turn off Bluetooth if not connected. You can monitor the used and available space on your microSD card. Vibrate on touch - Turn off touch feedback. Total space - Lists the total amount of space Brightness - Adjust the brightness.

  • Page 74: Personal

    Settings to sharing your location anonymously with PERSONAL Google’s location service. Accounts & sync GPS satellites- Checkmark to enable your phone’s standalone global positioning Use the Accounts & sync settings menu to system (GPS) satellite receiver to pinpoint add, remove, and manage your Google your location to within an accuracy as close and other supported accounts.

  • Page 75: 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 76: Backup & Reset

    Settings MOUSE/TRACKPAD NOTE Pointer speed - Adjust the pointer speed. Requires additional plug-ins to become selectable. Backup & reset Connectivity BACKUP & RESTORE Back up my data - Back up app data, Wi-Fi USB CONNECTION passwords, and other settings to Google USB connection type - Opens a dialog box servers.
  • Page 77 NOTE LG Autorun will For Windows® XP, MTP driver is not installed - Automatically install the LG USB Modem driver by default. So Autorun will install the MTP at USB Tethering and PC Software modes. driver automatically after checking existence - Automatically install the MTP driver at Media of the driver.
  • Page 78 Settings - Do not unplug the USB Cable during Autorun. - If Autorun doesn’t function properly in 30 seconds as soon as connecting to a PC, USB mode is changed to Media sync(MTP) mode by default. - Please refer to the supporting site for Autorun. (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967715/en) Ask on connection - Checkmark to have the phone ask you to choose which USB connection...

  • Page 79: 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 80: Developer Options

    LG On-Screen Phone 2.1 Access to the Internet using Wi-Fi networks How to install On-Screen Phone may not work well depending on the network's on your PC traffic. When you enlarge the On-Screen Phone Visit LG.com (http://www.lg.com/us). window, the display on the screen might Locate the search box in the upper right become slow.

  • Page 81: About Phone

    LG On-Screen Phone 2.1 Stay awake - If activated, the screen will APPS never sleep while charging. Don't keep activities - Checkmark to quit Allow mock locations - Checkmark to allow every activity as soon as the user leaves it.

  • Page 82: 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 83: Trademarks

    ® ® content.DivX , DivX Certified • Copyright 2012 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights associated logos are trademarks of reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and trademarks of LG Group and its related entities.

  • Page 84: 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 85: Accessories

    Visit your local 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 company or agent for further enquiries.

  • Page 86: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety extreme weather conditions or in your car on Important Information a hot day. Exposure to excessive cold or heat This user guide contains important information will result in malfunction, damage and/or on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal catastrophic failure.

  • Page 87: Fcc Rf Exposure Information

    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 88 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 89: Cautions For Battery

    For Your Safety Only use the battery for the system for If this equipment does cause harmful which it is specified. interference or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment Only use the battery with a charging off and on, the user is encouraged to try to system that has been qualified with correct the interference by one or more of the...

  • Page 90: Avoid Damage To Your Hearing

    For Your Safety Improper battery use may result in a fire, If you are listening to music while out and explosion or other hazard. about, please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable level so that you are aware For those host devices that utilize a USB of your surroundings.

  • Page 91: 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 92: Hearing Aids

    Safety Guidelines Persons with pacemakers: Driving Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than Check the laws and regulations on the use of six inches from their pacemaker when the wireless phones in the areas where you drive. phone is turned ON; Always obey them.

  • Page 93: Health Care Facilities

    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 94: Blasting Areas

    (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 95 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 96: General Notice

    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 97: Hearing Loss

    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 98: Fda Consumer Update

    Safety Guidelines You can obtain additional information on this noise/default.html subject from the following sources: Safety 205 FDA Consumer Update American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center American Drive, Suite 300 for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Reston, VA 20190 Update on Mobile Phones.
  • Page 99 Safety Guidelines Cooperate in providing users of wireless reproducing those studies, or in determining phones with the best possible information the reasons for inconsistent results. on possible effects of wireless phone use 2. What is the FDA’s role concerning the on human health.
  • Page 100 Safety Guidelines 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 101 Safety Guidelines 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. However, very large numbers of conditions under which people use wireless animals would be needed to provide reliable phones, so we don’t know with certainty proof of a cancer promoting effect if one what the results of such studies mean for...
  • Page 102 Safety Guidelines 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 Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since...
  • Page 103 Safety Guidelines phone’s RF exposure level in the online or a small part of the body. It is measured listing. in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether 8. What has the FDA done to measure the a wireless phone complies with safety radio frequency energy coming from guidelines.
  • Page 104 Safety Guidelines do not demonstrate that wireless phones are other ill effects. Their recommendation to harmful. But if you are concerned about the limit wireless phone use by children was RF exposure from these products, you can strictly precautionary; it was not based on use measures like those described above scientific evidence that any health hazard to reduce your RF exposure from wireless...

  • Page 105: Driver Safety Tips

    Safety Guidelines 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) phones so that no interference occurs National Radiological Protection Board (UK) when a person uses a ‘compatible’...
  • Page 106 Safety Guidelines 2. When available, use a hands-free device. Don’t get caught in a dangerous situation A number of hands-free wireless phone because you are reading or writing and accessories are readily available today. not paying attention to the road or nearby Whether you choose an installed mounted vehicles.

  • Page 107: Consumer Information On Sar

    Safety Guidelines Dial 911 or other local emergency number in Consumer Information on SAR the case of fire, traffic accident, road hazard or (Specifi c Absorption Rate) medical emergency. Remember, it is a free call This model phone meets the government’s on your wireless phone! requirements for exposure to radio waves.
  • Page 108 Safety Guidelines Although SAR is determined at the highest Authorization for this model phone with all certified power level, the actual SAR level of reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance the phone while operating can be well below with the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR the maximum value.

  • Page 109: Regulations For Wireless

    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 110 Safety Guidelines M5. This should provide the hearing aid user with Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid Accessibility “normal usage” while using their hearing aid with http://www.accesswireless.org/Home.aspx the particular wireless phone. “Normal usage” in FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control this context is defined as a signal quality that’s http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/ acceptable for normal operation.

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