LG Swift MMBB0309801(1.0) H User Manual

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USER GUIDE

Please read this manual carefully before operating your mobile
phone. Retain it for future reference.
P/N : MMBB0309801(1.0)
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ENGLISH USER GUIDE Please read this manual carefully before operating your mobile phone. Retain it for future reference. P/N : MMBB0309801(1.0)
  • Page 2 Copyright ©2008 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: 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. WARNING! Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death. 1. Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode.
  • Page 4 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. This could cause a fire.
  • Page 5 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 6: 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 Charging the Battery How to Install Your microSD Card How to Remove Your microSD Card Battery Charge Level Turning the Phone On and Off 20 Signal Strength Screen Icons...
  • Page 7 The Basics of Storing Contacts Entries Phone Numbers With Pauses Storing a Number with Pauses Adding a Pause to an Existing Number Searching Your Phone’s Memory 27 Scrolling Through Your Contacts 27 Making a Call From Your Phone’s Memory Using Phone Menus Messaging Messaging 1.
  • Page 8 Table of Contents 3. Groups 4. Speed Dials 5. My Name Card Recent Calls 1. All Calls 2. Missed Calls 3. Received Calls 4. Dialed Calls 5. Call Timer 6. Data 7. Data Counter Music Tools 1. Voice Command 2. My Menu 3.
  • Page 9 2.7 Font Settings 2.8 Word Prediction 3. Security 3.1 Lock Phone 3.2 Restrictions 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 Airplane Mode 4.6 TTY Mode ®...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Electronic Devices Pacemakers Persons with pacemakers: Hearing Aids Other Medical Devices Health Care Facilities Vehicles Posted Facilities Aircraft Blasting Areas Potentially Explosive Atmosphere 80 For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag Safety Information Charger and Adapter Safety Battery Information and Care Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards...
  • Page 11: Welcome

    ® 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 the use and operation of your phone.
  • Page 12: Technical Details

    Technical Details FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device and its accessories may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device and its accessories must accept any interference received, including interference...
  • Page 13 speed data transmission is also possible. Designator CDMA Standard TIA/EIA-95A Basic Air TSB-74 Interface ANSI J-STD-008 TIA/EIA-IS2000 ANSI TIA/EIA 553A TIA/EIA/IS-634 Network TIA/EIA/IS/651 TIA/EIA/IS-41-C TIA/EIA/IS-124 TIA/EIA/IS-96-B TIA/EIA/IS-99 Service TIA/EIA/IS-637 TIA/EIA/IS-657 IS-801 TIA/EIA/IS-707-A TIA/EIA/IS-97 Performance TIA/EIA/IS-98 ANSI J-STD-018 ANSI J-STD-019 TIA/EIA/IS-125 The following table lists some major CDMA standards.
  • Page 14 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...
  • Page 15 Vehicle-Mounted the External Antenna (Optional, if available.) To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm) between the user / bystander and vehicle-mounted the external antenna. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov. FCC Notice and Cautions This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC...
  • Page 16: Phone Overview

    Phone Overview Earpiece Lets you hear the caller. LCD Screen Displays messages and indicator icons. When the phone is turned on, Power Save mode automatically dims the screen and then darkens it if no keys are pressed. Left Soft Key Use to access Celltop.
  • Page 17 Earphone Jack Allows the use of a headset to hear caller's voice. Side Keys Use to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode and the earpiece volume during a call. Music shortcut key Activates Music Player. Enjoy sweet music from your Phone! Charger Port Connects the phone to the battery charger or other available accessories.
  • Page 18: Menus Overview

    Menus Overview Messaging 1. New Text Message 2. New Picture Message 3. New E-mail 4. Inbox 5. Sent 6. Drafts 7. Voicemail 8. Templates 9. Settings 1. All Messages 2. Text Message 3. Picture Message 4. Edit Voicemail# 0. Delete All 1.
  • Page 19: Instant Messaging

    Settings 1. Sound 1. Ringers 2. Volume 3. Message Alerts 4. Alert Type 5. Service Alerts 6. Power On/Off Tone 7. Flip Tone 2. Display 1. Wallpaper 2. Banner 3. Backlight 4. Menu Style 5. Languages 6. Clocks & Calendar 7.
  • Page 20: Getting Started With Your Phone

    Notice Please make sure that the LG logo faces down before inserting a charger, data cable, etc into the charger port of your phone. 1. Plug the end of the adapter into the phone’s charger port...
  • Page 21: How To Install Your Microsd Card

    How to Install Your microSD Card ™ 1. Locate the microSD ™ the right side of the phone and gently uncover the slot opening (microSD ™ slot cover stays attached to the phone so you don't lose it). 2. Insert the microSD ™...
  • Page 22: Turning The Phone On And Off

    Getting Started with Your Phone Turning the Phone On and Off Turning the Phone On 1. Install a charged battery or connect the phone to an external power source. 2. Press for about 3 seconds until the LCD screen lights up. Turning the Phone Off 1.
  • Page 23: Correcting Dialing Mistakes

    Note If the phone is restricted, you can only dial phone numbers saved in the Emergency Numbers or your Contact List. To turn off this function: Menu -> Settings -> Security -> Lock Code -> Restrictions -> Lock Code -> Calls ->...
  • Page 24: Quick Access To Convenient Features

    Quick Access to Convenient Features Lock Mode Sets your phone to require a 4- digit password in order to use the phone. Note Until you change it, the default lock code/password is the last 4 digits of your phone number. To quickly lock your phone press for three seconds.
  • Page 25: Caller Id

    1. Press to receive a waiting call. 2. Press again to switch between calls. Caller ID Caller ID displays the phone number or name of the incoming call. If the caller’s identity is stored in Contacts, the name will appear along with the phone number.
  • Page 26: Entering And Editing Information

    Entering and Editing Information Text Input You can input and edit your Banner, Calendar, Contacts, Alarm Clock, 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 Shift: Press to change case.
  • Page 27: Contacts In Your Phone's Memory

    Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory The Basics of Storing Contacts Entries 1. From standby mode enter the phone number you want to save (up to 48 digits). 2. Press Left Soft Key 3. Select either Save New or Update Existing. 4.
  • Page 28: Storing A Number With Pauses

    Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory Storing a Number with Pauses Menu . 1. Press Contacts . 2. Press New Contact . 3. Press 4. Enter a name (up to 22 characters). 5. Enter the number in any of the text fields presented ( Mobile 1/ Home/ Work/ Mobile 2 ).
  • Page 29: Searching Your Phone's Memory

    Searching Your Phone’s Memory 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. You can then select a number from the list to call or edit.
  • Page 30: Making A Call From Your Phone's Memory

    Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory selected contact. Delete : Delete the selected entry in your Contacts. Edit : Edit the selected contact information. Delete Multiple : Choose from Selective / All to delete multiple entries at one time. Send via Bluetooth : Send a contact(vCard) via Bluetooth .
  • Page 31 From Recent Calls Menu . 1. Press Recent Calls . 2. Press 3. Use to highlight the type of recent call, then press All Calls/Missed Calls/ Received Calls/ Dialed Calls 4. Use to highlight the phone number. 5. Press to place the call. Speed Dialing For a single-digit Speed Dial, press and hold the digit or press...
  • Page 32: Using Phone Menus

    Using Phone Menus Messaging The phone can store up to 435 messages. The supports up to 1000 characters. The information stored in the message is determined by phone mode and service capability. Other limits such as available characters per message may exist, please check with your service provider for system features and capabilities.
  • Page 33 Recent Messages Inbox/ Sent to select a recipient Choose from your Recent Messages. Groups Select a recipient from your Groups. General / Family / Friends / Colleagues / Business / School Cancel Cancels editing your message. 4. Complete your message and press to send it, or go to option to Save it.
  • Page 34: New Picture Message

    Messaging Message Icon Reference Inbox New/Unread Text/Picture Message Opened/Read Text/Picture Message New/Unread Notification Message Opened/Read Notification Message Priority High MMS New/Read Priority High Sent Failed Text/Picture Message Failed Multiple Text/Picture Messages Sent Message Pending Multi Messages Pending Sent Text/Picture Message Multiple Text/Picture Messages in transfer Text/Picture Message delivered Multiple Messages delivered...
  • Page 35 7 . With the highlight on Audio, press Left Soft Key highlight an option, and press to select: My Ringers 8. Use to highlight a sound, then press Left Soft Key Set . 9. Use Right Soft Key Options. 10. Use to highlight an option and press * Editing the Receiver...
  • Page 36: New E-Mail

    Messaging 3. New E-mail Allows you to check new e-mail. 1. Press 4. Inbox The phone alerts you in 2 ways when you receive a new message Displaying a notification message on the screen. Displaying the message icon (It blinks when the message is urgent).
  • Page 37 Note For picture messages, press View to view the message. 4. While viewing the selected message, press Left Soft Key Reply to reply, to start a chat session with the sender (not available with picture messages), or Right Options to view Soft Key additional options.
  • Page 38: Sent

    Messaging 5. Sent Up to 100 sent text messages or picture messages can be stored in the Sent. Access the Sent message list to view contents of sent messages and verify whether the transmission was successful or not. 1. Press 2.
  • Page 39: Drafts

    Note For picture messages: Play Again/ Delete/ Forward/ Save Contact/ Save Media/ Lock/ Go to Website/ Message Info 6. Drafts Displays saved messages and draft messages. 1. Press 2. Use to highlight a Saved message. Edit . Press Options . Press Right Soft Key Delete Deletes the selected...
  • Page 40: Templates

    Messaging Press Left Soft Key to clear the voicemail counter. Press to listen to the message(s). Press Right Soft Key to return to the Messaging menu. 8. Templates Allows you to display, edit, and add text phrases. These text strings allow you to reduce manual text input into messages.
  • Page 41 All Messages 1. Auto Save (Auto Save/ Prompt/ Do Not Save) With this feature on, messages are automatically saved in Sent when transmitted. 2. Auto Delete (On/ Off) With this feature on, read messages are automatically deleted when you exceed the storage limit.
  • Page 42: Delete All

    Messaging 2. Auto Play (On/ Off) Allows the display to automatically scroll down while viewing messages. 3. Callback # (On/ Off/ Edit) With this feature on, you can input the callback number that will be automatically included when you send a message.
  • Page 43: Alltel Shop

    Alltel Shop Alltel Shop allows you to do more than just talk on your phone. Alltel Shop is a technology and service that allows you to download and use applications on your phone. With Alltel Shop, it is quick and easy to personalize your phone to suit your lifestyle and tastes.
  • Page 44: Alltel Shop

    Alltel Shop 1. Alltel shop Allows you to download selected applications while displaying the Alltel Shop application list relayed from the Alltel Apps server connection. 1. Press press 2. Read the displayed message and press to highlight Shop 3. Use Now and press - or - Press...
  • Page 45: Start Browser

    Managing Your Alltel Shop Applications Download new applications and delete old ones at anytime. Deleting Applications Only removing an application deletes it completely from the memory of the phone. To restore an application once it has been deleted, you will be charged to download it again.
  • Page 46: Alltel Web

    Alltel Web Navigating Through the Browser On-screen items may be presented in one of the following ways: Numbered options You can use your numeric keypad or you can select the items by moving the cursor and pressing the appropriate Soft Key(s). Links embedded in content You can act on the options or the links by using the Soft...
  • Page 47 Left Soft Key Left Soft Key is used primarily for first options or selecting an item, but its function may change depending on the content displayed. Right Soft Key Right Soft Key is used primarily for secondary options or a menu of secondary options. Entering Text, Numbers, or Symbols When prompted to enter text,...
  • Page 48: Multimedia

    Alltel Web/ Multimedia 2. Web Settings Allows you to select a browser alert sound. 1. Press to highlight Message 2. Use Notification or Alert . Message Notification feature on, web messages are automatically retrieved. Automatic/ Prompt Alert Allows you to customize alert options.
  • Page 49: Record Video

    Quality Fine/ Normal/ Economy Zoom Brightness Night Mode On/ Off Self Timer Off/ 3 Seconds/ 5 Seconds/ 10 Seconds White Balance Auto/ Sunny/ Tungsten /Cloudy/ Fluorescent Color Effects Color/ Sepia/ Mono/ Negative/ Aqua Template On/ Off Shutter Sound None/ Sound 1/ Sound 2/ Sound 3/ Say Cheese Multishot...
  • Page 50: Record Voice

    Multimedia 3. Press Right Soft Key Options . Select the options to customize. Switch to Camera Zoom Set the zoom with the navigation key. Brightness Set the brightness with left and right navigation key and press OK. White Balance Tungsten/ Cloudy/ Fluorescent Record Time Memory Storage Memory/ Card Memory...
  • Page 51: Videos

    to highlight My 2. Use Images / Default then press 3. Use to highlight the image you want to display. Options to access additional Press Right Soft Key options. Use highlight an option and press Set as/ File Fileter/ Slide Show/ Take Photo/ Delete/ Rename/ Move/ Copy/ Lock/ List View/...
  • Page 52: Audios

    Multimedia 6. Audios Allows you to choose audio clips. 1. Press 2. Press Left Soft Key to record an audio clip. Press Left Soft Key Audio to access My Ringers list. Record to begin Press recording. While recording, press Left Soft Key pause, or recording.
  • Page 53: Contacts

    7. Shuffle Allows you to set your wallpaper and ringtone to change randomly. 1. Press 2. Use to highlight Ringtone List / Wallpaper List then press 3. Press Left Soft Key 4. Use to highlight the desired ringtones or wallpapers and press to select them.
  • Page 54: Contact List

    Contacts 3. Highlight the field you wish to store the contact information 4. Enter the phone number or e-mail address. 5. Continue adding the desired contact information to the entry. 6. When you are finished entering the desired contact information, press save the entry into your Contact List.
  • Page 55: Groups

    3. Groups Allows you to view your grouped Contacts, add a new group, change the name of a group, or delete a whole group. 1. Press 2. Choose from the following options: to highlight a group, then press to view the contacts in the selected group.
  • Page 56: Recent Calls

    Contacts/ Recent Calls 5. My Name Card Allows you to view all of your personal Contact information including name and phone numbers. 1. Press 2. Use to highlight the feature you wish to edit, and press Left Soft Key 3. Edit the information as desired and press Note You cannot edit phone number, but...
  • Page 57: Missed Calls

    2. Missed Calls Allows you to view the list of missed calls; up to 40 entries. 1. Press 2. Use to highlight an entry. 3. Received Calls Allows you to view the list of incoming calls; up to 40 entries. 1.
  • Page 58: Music

    Recent Calls/ Music 7. Data Counter Allows you to view the list of received and transmitted data calls. 1. Press 2. Use to highlight a data call list, then press Received Data / Sent Data / All Data Music Allows you to transfer songs stored in your memory card.
  • Page 59: Tools

    Notes When MP3 Bitrate is over • 128kbps, play may not be supported. WMA format is not supported. • Check with microSD card is • inserted into your phone. microSD card slot is located with right side of the phone. Be sure to use only recommended •...
  • Page 60: My Menu

    Tools Contact you want to call. The phone will ask you to confirm the name or phone number before dialing. Call <Name> or <Number>/ Voicemail / Missed Calls / Messages / Time & Date / Help 2. My Menu Allows you quick access to your favorite menus.
  • Page 61: Calendar

    6. Use to highlight Ringtones , press Left Soft Key Set and select a ringtone. Save . 7. Press 4. Calendar Allows you to store and access your agenda(s). Simply enter your appointments in the Calendar, and your phone will alert you with a reminder.
  • Page 62: Notepad

    Tools 6. Notepad Allows you to add, read, edit, and erase notes to yourself. 1. Press 2. Press Left Soft Key to write a new note. 3. Type the note, then press A confirmation message displays briefly, then displays your list of notes.
  • Page 63: World Clock

    Press to complete equation. 8. World Clock Allows you to determine the current time in another time zone or country. 1. Press 2. Press Right Soft Key Cities to select a specific city and display the date/time in that location. 3.
  • Page 64: Sound

    Settings Settings 1. Sound Options to customize your phone's sounds: 1.1 Ringers Allows you to assign ringtones for incoming calls. 1. Press 2. Select All Calls / Caller ID / No Caller ID / Restricted Calls / Shuffle/ Buy Ringtones . 3.
  • Page 65: Alert Type

    1.4 Alert Type Allows you to select the alert types. 1. Press 2. Use to highlight the alert you wish to edit. Call Alert/ Message Alerts/ Schedule Alert/ Alarm Alert 3. Use to scroll through the alert types. Ring Only/ Vibrate Only/ Ring &...
  • Page 66: Flip Tone

    Settings 1. Press to set to On / Off , 2. Use then press 1.7 Flip Tone Allows you to set a flip tone that will play when you flip your phone open or closed. 1. Press to set to On / Off , 2.
  • Page 67: Banner

    2.1.4 Buy Wallpaper Purchase wallpapers for your phone. 2.2 Banner Allows you to enter a string of characters which display on the LCD screen. 1. Press 2. Use to scroll between On / Off . 3. Use to highlight the message window.
  • Page 68: Clocks & Calendar

    Font Type/ Dial Font Style/ Dial Font Size 3. Use option, then press Options for Font Type LG Arial/ LG Script/ LG Serif Options for Dial Font Style Lawn/ Digital/ Basic Options for Dial Font Size Normal / Large 2.8 Word Prediction Allows you to set the word prediction.
  • Page 69: Lock Phone

    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 still receive phone calls and make emergency calls. You can modify the lock code by setting a New Lock code within the Security menu.
  • Page 70: Emergency #S

    Settings 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 2. Enter the four-digit lock code and press Emergency #s . 3.
  • Page 71: Call Settings

    4. Press Memory or Default . Memory : Handset Contents/ Handset Personal Info/ Card Memory 5. Select Default and read the displayed message and press to continue. 6. A message will pop up that says "Preference settings will be set to factory defaults. Press <OK>...
  • Page 72: One-Touch Dial

    Settings 4.3 One-Touch Dial Allows you to initiate a speed dial call by pressing and holding the speed dial digit. If set to Off, Speed Dial numbers designated in your Contacts will not function. 1. Press 2. Use to select a setting, then press On / Off 4.4 Voice Privacy...
  • Page 73: Tty Mode

    4.6 TTY Mode Allows you to attach a TTY (Teletype writer) device, enabling you to communicate with parties also using a TTY device. A phone with TTY support is able to translate typed characters to voice. Voice can also be translated into characters and then displayed on the TTY.
  • Page 74: Paired Devices

    Settings 5.1 Paired Devices Pairing is the process that allows the handset to locate, establish and register 1-to-1 connection with the target device. For pairing new Bluetooth device 1. Press 2. Follow the Bluetooth accessory instructions to set the device to pairing mode. 3.
  • Page 75: My Visibility

    Note By default, your device’s Bluetooth functionality is turned off. 5.3 My Visibility Allows you to set the visibility of your Bluetooth device. 1. Press 2. Use to select a setting, then press Visible / Hidden Note If you turn on My Visibility, your device is able to be searched by other in-range Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 76: System

    Settings 7. System The System menu allows you to designate specific system network settings. 7 .1 Network 7.1.1 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 77: Location

    7.1.4 Serving System Identifies the channel number of a system that is served as a SID Number. This information should only be used for technical support. 1. Press 7 .2 Location Menu for GPS (Global Positioning System: Satellite assisted location information system) mode.
  • Page 78: Bluetooth

    Settings/ Bluetooth/ Instant Messaging/ Ringtones 1. Press Check for 2. Select Update . 3. Select Yes. 0. Phone Info The Phone Info menu provides you with specific information pertaining to your phone model. 1. Press 2. Use to highlight an option and press press the corresponding number key.
  • Page 79: 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.
  • Page 80: Phone Operation

    Safety could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations. Phone Operation NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is...
  • Page 81: Persons With Pacemakers

    recommends that a minimum separation of six (6) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers: Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6)
  • Page 82: Vehicles

    Safety instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle.
  • Page 83: For Vehicles Equipped With An Air Bag

    below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
  • Page 84: Battery Information And Care

    The battery doesn't need to be empty before recharging. 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.
  • Page 85: General Notice

    ensure that it’s firmly connected. If not, it may cause excessive heat or fire. If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle of the phone (power plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, paperclip or pen) may short-circuit the phone.
  • Page 86: Warning! Important Safety Information

    Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, turn it off immediately and remove the battery. If the phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized Service Center. Do not paint your phone. The data saved in your phone...
  • Page 87 experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected. Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing: Limit the amount of time you use your phone and/or headset at high volume.
  • Page 88: Fda Consumer Update

    Safety Limit the amount of time you use headset at high volume. 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 89 adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results.
  • Page 90 Safety 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 91 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable Radio Frequency (RF) energy because of the short distance between the phone and...
  • Page 92 Safety had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre- disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we do not know with...
  • Page 93 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 — if they do — may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in...
  • Page 94 Safety wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA- funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users.
  • Page 95 http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety gives directions for locating the FCC identification number on your phone so you can find your phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing. 8. What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy coming from wireless phones? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is...
  • Page 96 Safety products — and at this point we do not know that there is — it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy.
  • Page 97 other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
  • Page 98: Driver Safety Tips

    Safety performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a “compatible” phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices.
  • Page 99 using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips: 1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most phones offer, including automatic...
  • Page 100 Safety phone numbers while driving. If you are reading an address book or business card, or writing a “to-do” list while driving a car, you are not watching where you are going. It is common sense. Do not get caught in a dangerous situation because you are reading or writing and not paying attention to the road...
  • Page 101 medical emergency. Remember, it’s a free call on your wireless phone! 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan” in your community. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in...
  • Page 102: Consumer Information On Sar

    Safety Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) This Model Phone Meets the Government’s Requirements for Exposure to Radio Waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission...
  • Page 103 with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although 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...
  • Page 104 Safety model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines. The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for use at the ear is 1.33 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this user’s manual, is 0.592 W/kg.
  • Page 105: 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 106 Safety M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not...
  • Page 107 The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark. The T mark is intended to be synonymous with the UT mark. The M and T marks are recommended by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control...
  • Page 108: Accessories

    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 109: 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...
  • Page 110 Limited Warranty Statement Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty. 2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: (1) Defects or damages resulting from use of the...
  • Page 111 (1 1)Consumables (such as fuses). 3. WHAT LG WILL DO: “LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any unit that does not conform to this limited warranty. LG may choose at its...
  • Page 112 Limited Warranty Statement LG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY...
  • Page 113 10 Driver Safety Tips Accessories 106 Airplane Mode 70 Alarm Clock 58 Alert Type 63 All Calls 54 Alltel Info 42 Alltel shop 41, 42 Alltel Web 43 Answer Options 69 Audios 50 Auto Retry 69 Backlight 65 Banner 65 Battery Charge Level Bluetooth 76 Bluetooth...
  • Page 114 Index Images 48 Important Safety Precautions 1 Inbox 34 Instant Messaging 76 Languages 65 Limited Warranty Statement 107 Location 75 Lock Mode 22 Lock Phone 67 Making a Call From Your Phone’s Memory Making Calls 20 Memory 75 Menu Style 65 Menus Overview 16 Message Alerts 62 Messaging 30...
  • Page 115 Restrictions 67 Ringers 62 Ringtones 76 Safety 77 Safety Information 81 Screen Icons 20 Searching Your Phone’s Memory 27 Security 66 Sent 36 Service Alerts 63 Settings 38, 62 Shuffle 51 Signal Strength 20 Software Update 75 Sound 62 Speed Dialing 23 Speed Dials 53 Start Browser 43 Stopwatch 61...

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