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L G 2 4 5

USER GUIDE

Please read this manual carefully before operating your mobile
phone. Retain it for future reference.
P/N: MMBB0232701
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ENGLISH L G 2 4 5 USER GUIDE Please read this manual carefully before operating your mobile phone. Retain it for future reference. P/N: MMBB0232701...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read these instructions. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide. W W A A R R N N I I N N G G ! ! V V i i o o l l a a t t i i o o n n o o f f t t h h e e i i n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s m m a a y y c c a a u u s s e e s s e e r r i i o o u u s s i i n n j j u u r r y y o o r r d d e e a a t t h h . . 1.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom. 2. Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone.
  • Page 4 6. Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire. 7. Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Table of Contents Welcome Technical Details Phone Overview Menus Overview Getting Started with Your Phone The Battery Installing the Battery Removing the Battery Charging the Battery Battery Charge Level Turning the Phone On and Off Signal Strength Screen Icons Making Calls...
  • Page 6 Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory The Basics of Storing Contacts Entries Options to Customize Your Contacts Adding or Changing the Group Changing the Call Ringer Adding or Changing the Memo Adding or Changing the Picture ID 26 Adding Speed Dial Editing Contacts Entries Adding Another Phone Number Default Numbers...
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Start Browser 2. Web Messages 3. Web Alerts Multimedia 1. Take Picture 2. Record Voice Contacts 1. New Contact 2. Contact List 3. Groups 4. Speed Dials 5. My Name Card Recent Calls 1. Missed 2. Received 3.
  • Page 8 2.4 Menu Styles 2.5 Languages 2.6 Dial Fonts 2.7 Clocks 2.8 Color Schemes 3. Security 3.1 Lock Phone 3.2 Restrict Call 3.3 Emergency #s 3.4 Change Lock Code 3.5 Reset Default 4. Call Settings 4.1 Answer Options 4.2 Auto Retry 4.3 One-Touch Dial 4.4 Voice Privacy 4.5 Auto Volume...
  • Page 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information Charger and Adapter Safety Battery Information and Care Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards 79 General Notice Avoid damage to your hearing FDA Consumer Update 10 Driver Safety Tips Consumer Information on FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices ACCESSORIES LIMITED WARRANTY...
  • Page 10: Welcome

    Note The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Important Information This user’s guide provides important information on...
  • Page 11: Technical Details

    TECHNICAL DETAILS Technical Details The LG245 is a trimode phone that operates on both (Code Division Multiple Access CDMA) frequencies: cellular services at 800 MHz and (Personal Communication Services PCS) at 1.9 GHz. Also, the LG245 works on Advanced Mobile Phone Service. We call it a tri-mode phone.
  • Page 12 CDMA Standard Designator Description CDMA Tri-Mode Air Interface TIA/EIA-95A 14.4kbps radio link protocol and TSB-74 Basic Air inter-band operations ANSI J-STD-008 Interface IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency TIA/EIA-IS2000 band cdma2000 1xRTT AirInterface ANSI TIA/EIA 553A Advanced Mobile Phone Service TIA/EIA/IS-634 MAS-BS TIA/EIA/IS/651 PCSC-RS...
  • Page 13 TECHNICAL DETAILS FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters.
  • Page 14: Phone Overview

    PHONE OVERVIEW Lets you hear the caller. Earpiece Flip Open the case to answer an incoming call and close to end the call. Displays messages and indicator icons. LCD Screen Left Soft Key Use to display the function setting menu. SEND Key Use to place or answer calls.
  • Page 15: Menus Overview

    MENUS OVERVIEW Messaging 1. New Text Message 2. New Picture Message 3. Inbox 4. Sent 5. Drafts 6. Voicemail 7. Settings 1. Auto Save 2. Auto Delete 3. Text-Auto View 4. Picture-Auto Receive 5. Text-Callback # 6. Edit Voicemail # 7.
  • Page 16 Settings 3. Emergency #s 4. Change Lock Code 1. Sound 5. Reset Default 1. Ringers 4. Call Settings 2. Volume 1. Answer Options 3. Message Alerts 2. Auto Retry 4. Alert Type 3. One-Touch Dial 5. Service Alerts 4. Voice Privacy 6.
  • Page 17: Getting Started With Your Phone

    Warning! Use only the charger provided with the phone. Using any charger other than the one included with the LG245 may damage your phone or battery. 1. Plug the end of the adapter into the phone’s charger port and the other end into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 18: Battery Charge Level

    Battery Charge Level The battery charge level is shown at the top right of the LCD screen. When the battery charge level becomes low, the low battery sensor alerts you in three ways: sounding an audible tone, blinking the battery icon, and displaying a warning message. If the battery charge level becomes exceedingly low, the phone automatically switches off and any function in progress is not saved.
  • Page 19: Signal Strength

    GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE Signal Strength Call quality depends on the signal strength in your area. The signal strength is indicated on the screen as the number of bars next to the signal strength icon: The more bars, the better the signal strength. If the signal quality is poor, move to an open area.
  • Page 20: Correcting Dialing Mistakes

    Correcting Dialing Mistakes If you make a mistake while dialing a number, press once to erase the last digit entered, or hold down for at least 2 seconds to go to the standby mode. Redialing Calls 1. Press twice to redial the last number you dialed.
  • Page 21: Quick Access To Convenient Features

    QUICK ACCESS TO CONVENIENT FEATURES Vibrate mode Sets the phone to vibrate instead of ring ( displayed). To quickly set Vibrate mode press and hold . To return to Normal Mode, press and hold Lock Mode Sets your phone to require a 4-digit password in order to use the phone.
  • Page 22: Call Waiting

    Call Waiting Your cellular service may offer call waiting. While a call is in progress, two beeps indicate another incoming call. When call waiting is enabled, you may put the active call on hold while you answer the other incoming call. Check with your cellular service provider for information about this function.
  • Page 23: Entering And Editing Information

    ENTERING AND EDITING INFORMATION Text Input You can input and edit your Banner, Schedule, Contacts, Notepad, and Messages. Key Functions Left Soft Key: Press to scroll through the following text input modes: T9Word (T9WORD/T9Word/ T9word) -> Abc (ABC/Abc/abc) -> 123 -> Symbols.
  • Page 24: Symbols Mode

    Symbols Mode Use to insert special characters or punctuation. There are 36 special characters including "SP" which inserts a space, and "LF" which forces the text to the beginning of the next line. Changing Letter Case Text can be capitalized when in T9 and Abc input mode.
  • Page 25: Using The Next Key (In T9 Mode)

    ENTERING AND EDITING INFORMATION 4. Press Call the office. is displayed. Using the NEXT Key (In T9 Mode) After you have finished entering a word, if the word displayed is not the one you want, press display additional choices of words from the database.
  • Page 26: Contacts In Your Phone's Memory

    CONTACTS IN YOUR PHONE’S MEMORY Contacts Entries This allows you to have easy access to your most frequently dialed phone numbers. You may store up to 500 entries with up to 5 phone numbers each. Each entry 'Name' may be up to 22 characters. The Basics of Storing Contacts Entries 1.
  • Page 27: Changing The Call Ringer

    CONTACTS IN YOUR PHONE’S MEMORY 3. Use to highlight No Group , group. 4. Use to select the Group. No Group / Family / Friends / Colleagues / Business / School 5. Press Save to save the change. Changing the Call Ringer Allows you to identify who is calling, by setting different ringers for different phone numbers in your Contacts.
  • Page 28: Adding Speed Dial

    5. Use to select one of the images available, then press 6. Press Left Soft Key Set . 7. Press Save to save the change. Adding Speed Dial 1. Press Right Soft Key Contacts and use highlight an entry, then press 2.
  • Page 29: Default Numbers

    CONTACTS IN YOUR PHONE’S MEMORY Default Numbers The phone number saved when a Contact is created is the Default Number. If more than one number is saved in a Contact entry, another number can be designated as the Default Number. Changing the Default Number 1.
  • Page 30: Editing Customized Options

    3. Press Left Soft Key Edit . 4. Use to highlight the name. 5. Edit the name as necessary. 6. Press Save to save the change. Editing Customized Options Edit any of the Contacts options in the same manner as when the Contact is created. 1.
  • Page 31: Additional Ways To Delete A Contact

    CONTACTS IN YOUR PHONE’S MEMORY Additional Ways to Delete a Contact At any time when your Contacts are displayed, the Right Soft Key Options allows you to erase the highlighted entry. Phone Numbers With Pauses When you call automated systems such as voice mail or credit billing number, you often have to enter a series of numbers to navigate through the system.
  • Page 32: Number

    Pause . 7. Enter additional number(s), then press Searching Your Phone’s Memory The LG245 phone is able to perform a dynamic search of the contents in your phone’s memory. A dynamic search compares entered letters or numbers against the entries in your Contacts. A matching list is displayed in descending order.
  • Page 33: Memory

    CONTACTS IN YOUR PHONE’S MEMORY Searching by Letter 1. Press Right Soft Key Contacts alphabetically. 2. Press (or press repeatedly) the key on the keypad that corresponds with the search letter. Searching Options 1. Press Right Soft Key 2. Press Right Soft Key 3.
  • Page 34 Making a Call From Your Phone’s Memory Once you have stored phone numbers in your Contacts, you can place calls to those numbers quickly and easily. By pressing Send Key after searching for a phone number in Contacts or Recent Calls and highlighting it.
  • Page 35: Using Phone Menus

    USING PHONE MENUS Menu Access Press Left Soft Key Menu to access nine phone menus. There are two methods of accessing menus and submenus: Use the navigation key to highlight and select, or Press the number key that corresponds to the menu (or submenu).
  • Page 36: Messaging

    50 picture messages, 100 picture notification messages, 50 text outbox messages, 50 picture messages, 15 text draft messages, 15 picture draft messages). The LG245 supports up to 160 characters. The information stored in the message is determined by phone mode and service capability.
  • Page 37: New Text Message

    MESSAGING New Message Alert There are three ways your phone alerts you to new messages. 1. The phone displays a message on the screen. 2. One of eight ring tones is heard, if selected. 3. 2 min reminder Note If you receive the same message twice, your phone deletes the older one and the new one is stored as a Duplicate.
  • Page 38 Customizing the Text Message Using Options 1. Create a new message. 2. Press Right Soft Key Options . 3. Select the option(s) to customize. Contacts To select a recipient from your Contacts list. Recent Calls To select a recipient from your Recent calls.
  • Page 39: New Picture Message

    MESSAGING Message Icon Reference Text Message Multi Picture Message delivered Delivered Picture Message Failed Multi Text/Picture Messages Failed Text/Picture Messages Multi Messages Pending Sent Message Pending Multi Text/Picture Messages in transfer Read SMS/EMS Unread Sent Text/Picture Messages Locked message 2. New Picture Message Allows you send messages with Text, Picture and Sound.
  • Page 40 10. Press Right Soft Key Options . 1 1. Select the option(s) to customize. * Editing the Receiver Contacts / Recent Calls / Recent Messages / Groups / Online Album / Cancel * Editing the Text Preview Shows your message before sending. Quick Text / Signature / Slide Go to Previous Slide / Next Slide...
  • Page 41: Inbox

    MESSAGING 3. Inbox The phone alerts you in 2 ways when you receive a new message by: Displaying a message notification on the screen. Displaying the message icon when the message is urgent). Received text messages, page messages, picture messages and e-mail lists may be searched and the contents viewed.
  • Page 42: Sent

    4. Sent Up to 50 sent text or picture messages can be stored in the Outbox. View lists and contents of sent messages and verify whether the transmission was successful or not. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Use to highlight an Outbox message. Press Left Soft Key Resend .
  • Page 43: Drafts

    MESSAGING 5. Drafts Displays saved messages and draft messages. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Use to highlight a Saved message. Press Edit . Press Right Soft Key Delete Deletes the selected message from the Drafts. Save Contact Save New / Update Existing Lock Locks a message so that it is not erased if the Erase Saved...
  • Page 44: Settings

    7. Settings Allows you to configure 10 settings for received messages. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Use to highlight one of the settings and press to select it. Message Settings Submenu Descriptions 7 .1 Auto Save Allows you to automatically save sent messages in your Outbox.
  • Page 45: Text-Auto Play

    MESSAGING 7 .9 Text-Auto Play With this feature on, the display automatically scrolls down while viewing messages. ( On / Off ) 7 .0 Text Signature Allows you designate a signature to be automatically sent with your messages. You can create a custom signature line or use your Contact Info.
  • Page 46: Brew

    Brew Brew Apps allows you to do more than just talk on your phone. Brew Apps is service that allows you to download and use applications on your phone. With Brew Apps, it is quick and easy to personalize your phone to your lifestyle and tastes.
  • Page 47: Brew Apps

    BREW 1. Brew Apps Allows you to download selected applications while displaying the entire application list retrieved from the Brew Apps server connection. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Press 3. Select [Brew Apps] Icon and press Shortcut Pressing the right arrow key 2.
  • Page 48: Web

    The Mobile Web feature allows you to view internet content. Access and selections within this feature are dependent upon your service provider. For specific information on Mobile Web access through your phone, contact your service provider. Access and Options 1. Press Left Soft Key Menu .
  • Page 49 Scrolling to scroll through the content if the current page does not fit on one screen. The currently selected item is indicated by a cursor on the screen. Fast Scrolling Press and hold to quickly move the cursor up and down on the current screen. Scrolling by Page Press the Side Keys to move up and down a page at a time.
  • Page 50: Web Messages

    Clearing Out Text/Number Entered When entering text or numbers, press the last number, letter, or symbol. Press and hold to clear the input field completely. Initiating a Phone Call From Mobile Web You can make a phone call from Mobile Web if the site you are using supports the feature (the phone number may be highlighted and Left Soft Key appears as Call).
  • Page 51: Multimedia

    MULTIMEDIA Multimedia View, take, and trade your digital pictures and video right from your wireless phone. Access and Options 1. Press Left Soft Key Menu . 2. Press Multimedia . 3. Select a submenu. 1. Take Picture 2. Record Voice 1.
  • Page 52: Record Voice

    Negative/ Vivid Shutter Sound None/ Sound 1/Sound 2 Template On/ Off Note When the Flash is On, take the photo within 12 inches of the subject. 3. Take a picture by pressing 4. Press Save . The picture is stored in Camera Gallery . Using the Side Camera Key You can use the Side Camera Key camera.
  • Page 53: Contacts

    CONTACTS Contacts The Contacts Menu allows you to store names, phone numbers and other information in your phone’s memory. When you access your Contacts, the number in parentheses represents the number of entries you have stored (up to 500). Access and Options 1.
  • Page 54: Contact List

    2. Contact List Allows you to view your Contacts list. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Options from here: Press to scroll through your Contacts alphabetically. Press Right Soft Key Options to select one of the following: Send Message / Delete / Edit / Delete All / Send via Bluetooth Press Left Soft Key New to store new...
  • Page 55: Speed Dials

    CONTACTS 4. Speed Dials Allows you to view your Speed Dials list, designate new Speed Dials, or remove Speed Dial designations entered in your Contacts. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Use to highlight the Speed Dial position (or enter the Speed Dial digit), then press 3.
  • Page 56: Recent Calls

    Recent Calls The Recent Calls Menu is a list of the last phone numbers or Contact entries for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
  • Page 57: Dialed

    RECENT CALLS 3. Dialed Allows you to view the list of outgoing calls; up to 30 entries. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Use to highlight an entry. Press to view the entry. Press Send Key to place a call to the number. Press Right Soft Key select Save / Delete / Call / Delete All / View Timer .
  • Page 58: My Media

    My Media This menu allows you to use a wide variety of images, sounds, and more. Access and Options 1. Press Left Soft Key Menu . 2. Press My Media . 3. Select a submenu. 1. Image 2. Audio 1. Image Allows you to select images to customize your phone's Main Screen, Front Screen, or Picture ID.
  • Page 59: Tools

    TOOLS Tools Your phone tools include a Voice Command, Calendar, Alarm Clock, My Menu, World Clock, Notepad, Calculator, Ez Tip Calc, Stopwatch and Unit Converter. Access and Options 1. Press Left Soft Key Menu . 2. Press T T o o o o l l s s . 3.
  • Page 60 2. Calendar Allows you to conveniently keep and access your agenda(s). Simply store your appointments and your phone will alert you with a reminder of your appointment. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Use to highlight the scheduled day. Moves cursor to the left. Moves cursor to the right.
  • Page 61 TOOLS 4. My Menu Lets you access to favorite menu quickly by customizing my menu. Max 12 items can be stored in My Menu. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Select the menu of your choice by using press 3. Select the Menu to add to My Menu with then press 5.
  • Page 62: 60 2.2 Banner

    7. Calculator Allows you to perform simple mathematical calculations. You can enter numbers up to the fifth decimal place. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Enter data. Use keypad to enter numbers. to enter decimals. Press Left Soft Key to clear the entry. Press Right Soft Key to enter operator.
  • Page 63: Sound

    SETTINGS Settings The Settings Menu has options to customize your phone. Access and Options 1. Press Left Soft Key Menu . 2. Press Settings . 3. Select a submenu. 1. Sound 2. Display 3. Security 4. Call Settings 5. System 6.
  • Page 64: Message Alerts

    1.3 Message Alerts Allows you to select the alert tones type for a new message. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Select Text Messages / Picture Messages / Voicemail / All Messages / Message Reminder . 3. Use to select a setting, then press 1.4 Alert Type Allows you to select the alert types.
  • Page 65: Display

    SETTINGS 2. Display Options to customize the phone’s display screen. 2.1 Wallpaper Allows you to choose the kind of background to be displayed on the phone. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Select Main Screen / Front Screen, then press 3.
  • Page 66: Dial Fonts

    2.6 Dial fonts Allows you to set the size and color of the font only for calling digits and text editor. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Select a submenu. Normal / Large 3. Press to choose a setting, then press save.
  • Page 67: Security

    SETTINGS 3. Security The Security menu allows you to secure the phone electronically. 3.1 Lock Phone Keeps your phone from unauthorized use. Once the phone is locked, it is in restricted mode until the lock code is entered. You can receive phone calls and still make emergency calls.
  • Page 68: Emergency #S

    3.3 Emergency #s Allows you to enter 3 emergency numbers. You can call these emergency numbers and 91 1, even when the phone is locked or restricted. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Press Emergency #s . 3. Press to edit the emergency numbers. 3.4 Change Lock Code Allows you to enter a new four-digit lock code.
  • Page 69: Call Settings

    SETTINGS 4. Call Settings The Call Settings menu allows you to designate how the phone handles both incoming and outgoing calls. 4.1 Answer Options Allows you to determine how to handle an answered call. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Use to select a setting, then press Flip Open / Any Key / Send Only / Auto Answer 4.2 Auto Retry...
  • Page 70: Auto Volume

    4.5 Auto Volume Provides a better audio experience by enabling the Auto Volume feature to control the dynamic range and volume of the sending and receiving voice across different levels of speaker and environments. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Use to select a setting, then press On / Off 4.6 Application Mode...
  • Page 71: System

    SETTINGS 5. System The System menu allows you to designate specific system network settings. 5.1 Network 5.1.1 System Select Allows you to set up the phone producer’s management environment. Leave this setting as the default unless you want to alter system selection as instructed by your service provider.
  • Page 72: Data Settings

    6. Data Settings This menu allows you to use wireless data communication services. Wireless data communication services refers to the utilization of subscriber terminals for access to the internet with personal computers or laptops at 19.2 Kbps or at a maximum of 230.4 Kbps.
  • Page 73: Bluetooth

    The LG245 is compatible with devices that support the Bluetooth headset and hands-free profile(s)*. You may create and store 20 pairings within the LG245 and connect to one device at a time. The approximate communication range for Bluetooth wireless technology is up to 30 feet (10 meters).
  • Page 74: Power

    zeroes). Enter the passkey and press 7. Once pairing is successful, select Yes press to connect with the device. 8. Once connected, you will see the device listed in the Paired Devices menu and the Bluetooth connected icon will show up on your idle screen.
  • Page 75: Memory

    SETTINGS 8. Memory Allows you to check out the memory status of your phone. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Select Memory Status / Media Status / User Memory . 9. Phone Info. The Phone Info. menu provides you with specific information pertaining to your phone model.
  • Page 76: Safety

    TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signals. In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones.
  • Page 77: Tips On Efficient Operation

    SAFETY Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive and always obey...
  • Page 78: Hearing Aids

    Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider (or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives). Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.
  • Page 79: Potentially Explosive Atmosphere

    SAFETY Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always marked clearly.
  • Page 80: Explosion, Shock, And Fire Hazards

    Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your phone model since they are designed to maximize battery life. Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery. Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean. Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement.
  • Page 81: Avoid Damage To Your Hearing

    Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna. Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, turn it off immediately and remove the battery.
  • Page 82 Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings. Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking near you. For information about how to set a maximum volume limit on your handset, please refer to the features guide for your handset .
  • Page 83: Fda Consumer Update

    SAFETY FDA Consumer Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones: 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones.
  • Page 84 Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health. The FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level.
  • Page 85 SAFETY with increasing distance from the source. The so- called “cordless phones,” which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits.
  • Page 86 exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human populations, but ten or more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop —...
  • Page 87 SAFETY 7. How can I find out how much Radio Frequency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone? All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposures.
  • Page 88 9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we do not know that there is — it is probably very small.
  • Page 89 SAFETY 1 1. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones.
  • Page 90: Driver Safety Tips

    10 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When operating a car, driving is your first responsibility.
  • Page 91 SAFETY 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red light, or otherwise stationary.
  • Page 92: Consumer Information On Sar

    consult your applicable jurisdiction’s local laws or other regulations regarding such use. Such laws or other regulations may prohibit or otherwise restrict the manner in which a driver may use his or her phone while operating a vehicle. Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) This model phone meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves.
  • Page 93 SAFETY SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. Because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels to use only the power required to reach the network, in general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.
  • Page 94: Fcc Hearing-Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the exception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing-aids.
  • Page 95 FCC Rules. The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard. When you're talking over the cell phone, it's recommended you'd turn the Bluetooth mode off for HAC. For information about hearing aids and digital...
  • Page 96: Accessories

    There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone. Consult your local dealer for availability. Optional items are sold separately. Battery Charger The battery charger allows you to charge your phone. Battery Standard battery is available. Vehicle Power Charger The vehicle power charger allows you to operate the phone and trickle charge the phone’s battery from your vehicle.
  • Page 97: Limited Warranty Statement

    LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions: (1) The limited warranty for the product extends for...
  • Page 98 (3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship. (4) That the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period.
  • Page 99 LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS . Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.
  • Page 100: Safety Information 78 Index

    123 (Numbers) Mode 22 Battery Charge Level Battery Charger Battery Pack Charger Bluetooth Info Abc (Multi-tap) Mode 22 Bluetooth Name Airplane Mode Bluetooth® Alarm Clock Bodily Contact During Alert Type Operation All Calls Alphanumeric Keypad Answer Options Calculator Audio Calendar Auto Delete Call Connect Auto NAM...
  • Page 101 INDEX Phone Groups Image Important Information IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Inbox Initial Cap (T9Word/ Abc) Installing the Battery Key Functions Languages LCD Screen Left Soft Key 13, 22 Location Lock Mode Lock Mode Key Lock Phone Lower Case Navigation Key (T9word/ abc) Network New Contact New Picture Message...
  • Page 102 Set NAM Tools Settings 43, 62 TTY Mode Shift Turning the Phone On and Side Keys Signal Strength Sound Space Unit Converter Speed Dialing Using Phone Menus Speed Dials Symbols Mode System Vehicle Power Charger 95 System Select Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna Vibrate mode T9Word (T9) Mode...

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