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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE MFL69121601 (1.0)
  • Page 2 By selecting a rate plan and activating your phone, you agree to the metroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service available at metropcs.com. Copyright ©2015 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the • touchscreen keyboard. Copyright ©2015 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 4: Important Customer Information

    Important Customer Information WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages.
  • Page 5 grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT Use the correct external power source A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorized service provider or local power company.
  • Page 6 has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor. Always keep the battery out of the reach of babies and small children, to avoid • swallowing of the battery. Consult a doctor immediately if the battery is swallowed. Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the •...
  • Page 7: Environment Restrictions

    PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time. SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system and its communications network, using this device’s phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most countries.
  • Page 8 such as grain, dust, or metal powders. ROAD SAFETY Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use communication services with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some countries, using hands- free devices as an alternative is allowed. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a •...
  • Page 9 NON-IONIZING RADIATION Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be operated in its normal-use position to ensure the radiative performance and safety from interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for personal safety, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment.
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important Customer Information .....2 Transferring data between a PC and your device ..........37 Important notice ........12 Calls ............38 Getting to know your phone ....16 Making a call .........38 Phone layout ..........16 Calling your contacts ......38 Installing the SIM or USIM card ....18 Answering and rejecting a call ....38 Charging the phone .......20 Making a second call ......39...
  • Page 11 Once you have taken a photo ....48 FAQ ............82 Recording a video ........48 Safety ............88 After recording a video......49 Consumer Information About Radio Gallery ...........49 Frequency Emissions ......90 Multimedia ..........52 Consumer Information on SAR ....94 Music ............52 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices ...96 Utilities ............54 Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss.
  • Page 12 Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death. WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/ •...
  • Page 13 Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric • shock or fire. Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not • be applied to products provided by other suppliers. Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories.
  • Page 14: Important Notice

    Important notice Please read this before you start using your phone! Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. 1.
  • Page 15: Optimizing Battery Life

    2. Optimizing battery life Extend your battery's power by turning off features that you do not need to run constantly in the background. You can monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power. Extending your phone's battery life: Turn off radio communications when you are not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi, •...
  • Page 16 4. Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset) If your phone needs to be restored to its original settings and condition, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset). Turn the power off. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key + Volume Down Key at the same time. Release only the Power/Lock Key when the boot logo is displayed, then immediately press and hold it again.
  • Page 17: Opening And Switching Applications

    5. Opening and switching applications Multitasking is easy with Android; you can keep more than one application running at the same time. There is no need to quit an application before opening another. Use and switch between several open applications. Android manages each application, stopping and starting them as needed to make sure that idle applications don't consume resources unnecessarily.
  • Page 18: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone layout Headset Jack Microphone Front Camera Lens Earpiece Proximity Sensor Microphone Charger/USB port NOTE: Proximity sensor When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is near your ear.
  • Page 19 Rear Camera Lens Flash Volume Buttons Power/Lock Button Speaker Power/Lock Key Press and hold to access the menu to turn your phone off, restart it, or turn airplane • mode on and off. Press once quickly to wake or lock the screen. •...
  • Page 20: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card

    Installing the SIM or USIM card Before you can start exploring your new phone, you need to set it up. To remove the back cover, hold the phone fi rmly in one hand. With your other hand, lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the fi gure below. Slide the SIM card into the lower slot for the SIM card as shown in the fi...
  • Page 21 Insert the battery. To replace the cover onto the device, align the cover over the back of the phone and press it down until it clicks into place Getting to know your phone...
  • Page 22: Charging The Phone

    Charge the battery before using it for first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. WARNING Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unapproved chargers, batteries or cables, it may cause battery charging delay or display a pop-up message regarding slow charging.
  • Page 23: Unlocking The Screen

    Unlocking the screen By default, your screen will lock after a period of inactivity, then turn off. Unlocking the screen Press the Power/Lock Key or double-tap on the screen. Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it. Smart Lock You can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your phone easier.
  • Page 24: Your Home Screen

    Your Home screen Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the • on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by tapping it and not •...
  • Page 25: Home Screen

    Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for many and functions. It allows you to add items like app shortcuts and Google widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. This is the default canvas and accessible from any menu by tapping Status Bar Application Icons Location Indicator...
  • Page 26: Customizing The Home Screen

    Back Key Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items, such as menus, dialog boxes and the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold it to access the Dual window. Home Key Return to the Home screen from any screen. Displays recently used applications. If you touch and hold this Recent key, it opens a menu of available options.
  • Page 27: Returning To Recently-Used Applications

    Removing an item from the Home screen While on the Home screen, touch and hold the icon you want to remove, then drag • it to and release it. Adding an app as a Quick Button From the Apps screen or on the Home screen, touch and hold an application icon •...
  • Page 28: Notifi Cations Panel

    Notifications panel Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events and alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are using turn-by-turn navigation. When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen. Icons for pending notifications appear on the left, and system icons, such as Wi-Fi and battery strength are shown on the right.
  • Page 29: Opening The Notifications Panel

    Opening the Notifications panel Swipe down from the Status Bar to open the Notifications panel. To close the Notifications panel, swipe the screen upwards or tap Quick Settings Area Notifications Clear Tap each Quick Setting key to toggle it on/off. Touch and hold the desired key to directly access the function's settings menu.
  • Page 30 Indicator icons on the Status Bar Indicator icons appear on the Status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status and more. The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device.
  • Page 31: On-Screen Keyboard

    Tap to delete the previous character. Entering special characters The LG Keyboard allows you to enter special characters (e.g. "á") when entering text. For example, to enter "á", touch and hold the "a" key until the additional characters are displayed. Without lifting the finger, drag your finger to the desired special character and lift it off.
  • Page 32: Special Features

    Special Features Gesture shot The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera. To take photo There are two methods for using the Gesture shot feature. Raise your hand, with an open palm, until the front camera detects it and a box •...
  • Page 33: Knockon

    KnockON You can wake up, or turn off, the screen as easily as double-tapping the screen. While the screen is off, and idle, double-tap the center screen quickly to wake the screen. To turn the screen off, double-tap the Status bar in any screen (except on the camera viewfinder) or empty area on the Home screen.
  • Page 34: Quickmemo

    Unlocking the screen using the Knock Code You can wake up and unlock the screen by tapping the Knock Code, set up in the previous section, when the screen is off. QuickMemo+ The QuickMemo+ feature allows you to capture screen shots and use them to create memos.
  • Page 35: Google Account Setup

    Google account setup When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use certain Google services. Setting up your Google account During the initial boot up of your device, ensure your device is connected to the •...
  • Page 36: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi You can use high-speed Internet access while within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Connecting to Wi-Fi networks From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > > Networks tab >...
  • Page 37: Bluetooth

    You can use Bluetooth to connect with headsets, sound systems, or even to exchange data between nearby devices. NOTE: LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or • received via the Bluetooth feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and •...
  • Page 38: Wi-Fi Direct

    Sending data via Bluetooth Using an application that supports sharing, locate the data, or fi le, that you want to share. Select the Share option. Select Bluetooth. Select the paired Bluetooth device (or pair with a new device). NOTE: The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. Receiving data via Bluetooth From the Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 39: Transferring Data Between A Pc And Your Device

    Open the Notifi cations panel and select Media device (MTP). A window will pop-up on your PC, allowing you to transfer the desired data. NOTE: The LG Android Platform Driver is required to be installed on your PC to be able to detect the phone.
  • Page 40: Calls

    Calls Making a call From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > to open the dialer. Enter the number using the dialer. To delete a digit, tap After entering the desired number, tap to place the call. To end the call, tap TIP! To enter "+"...
  • Page 41: Making A Second Call

    Making a second call During your fi rst call, tap > Add call. Enter the number and tap to place the call. Both calls are displayed on the call screen. Your initial call is locked and put on hold. To toggle between numbers, tap the number displayed on the screen. You can also to start a conference call.
  • Page 42: Contacts

    Contacts Add contacts to your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing. Searching for a contact From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > to open your contacts.
  • Page 43: Favorites Contacts

    Favorites contacts You can classify frequently called contacts as favorites. Adding a contact to your favorites From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > to open your contacts. Tap a contact to view its details. Tap the star at the top right corner of the screen. The star turns yellow. Removing a contact from your favorites list From the Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 44: Messaging

    Messaging Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Sending a message From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > > to create a new message. Enter a contact name or contact number into the To fi eld. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts appear.
  • Page 45: Conversation View

    Conversation view Text and multimedia messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see and find your conversations. Changing message settings Your phone's messaging settings are predefined to allow you to send messages immediately.
  • Page 46: Email

    Email You can use the Email application to read emails from services like Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange. Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need.
  • Page 47: Composing And Sending Email

    Composing and sending email Composing and sending messages While in the Email application, tap to create a new email. Enter an address for the message's intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses will be proposed from your Contacts. Separate multiple addresses using semicolons.
  • Page 48: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video To open the Camera application, from the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Camera options on the viewfinder Hide/Display Options – Tap to hide/display the camera options on the viewfinder. Flash – Allows you to manage the camera's flash. Choose from Off , On Auto Swap camera –...
  • Page 49: Using The Advanced Settings

    Selects the photo and video resolution. Allows you to say a voice command to take pictures. You can say LG, Cheese, Smile, or any other available command. Sets a delay after the capture key is pressed. This is ideal if you want to be in the photo or video.
  • Page 50: Once You Have Taken A Photo

    Once you have taken a photo Tap the image thumbnail on the screen to view the last photo you took. The following options are available. Tap to edit the photo. Tap to take another photo immediately. Tap to send your photo to others or share it in via any available social network services.
  • Page 51: After Recording A Video

    After recording a video Tap the video thumbnail on the screen to view the last video you recorded. The following options are available. Tap to record another video immediately. Tap to send your video to others or share it via any available social network services.
  • Page 52: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing pictures The Gallery displays your pictures in folders. When an application, such as Email, saves a picture, the Download folder is automatically created to contain the picture. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates the Screenshots folder. Pictures are displayed in a folder by the date they were created. Select a picture to view it full screen.
  • Page 53: Editing Photos

    Touch to rewind 10 seconds. Touch to adjust the video volume. Touch to lock/unlock the screen. Tap to access additional options. To change the volume while watching a video, press the Volume Up/Down Keys on the back of the phone. Editing photos While viewing a photo, tap Deleting photos/videos...
  • Page 54: Multimedia

    Multimedia Music Your phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player, from the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Playing a song from the Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 55 Tap to restart the current track or skip to the previous track in the album, playlist or shuffle list. Touch and hold to rewind. Tap to adjust the volume. Tap to see all song list. Tap to play the current playlist in shuffle mode (tracks are played in random order).
  • Page 56: Utilities

    Utilities Clock Use the Clock app to access the Alarms, Timer, World clock and Stopwatch functions. Access these functions by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen or swiping horizontally across the screen. To access the Clock app, from the Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 57: Calculator

    World clock The World clock allows you to easily check the current time in other cities around the world. Open the Clock app, then select the World clock tab. and select the desired city. Stopwatch The Stopwatch feature allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch. Open the Clock app, then select the Stopwatch tab.
  • Page 58: Calendar

    Calendar The Calendar app allows you to track your schedule of events. From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Tap the date you want to add an event to. Then tap Enter the event details and tap Save to save the event. Voice Recorder The Voice Recorder app records audible files for you to use in a variety of ways.
  • Page 59: Voice Search

    Voice Search Use this application to search the web using your voice. From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Google folder > Say a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. Select one of the suggested keywords that appear.
  • Page 60: Browsing The Web

    Browsing the Web MetroWeb Use this application to browse the Internet. Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment and much more, right on your mobile phone. NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content.
  • Page 61 Opening a page To go to a new page, tap > To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down, and tap the page to select it. Searching the web by voice In the browser, tap the address field and then tap .
  • Page 62: Chrome

    Chrome Use Chrome to search for information and browse webpages. From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > • NOTE: This application may not be available, depending on your region and service provider. Viewing webpages In the Chrome browser, tap the address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria and tap Go on the keyboard.
  • Page 63: Settings

    Settings This section provides an overview of items you can change using your phone’s System Settings menus. Accessing the Settings menu: From the Home screen, touch and hold > System settings. • From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > •...
  • Page 64 Voicemail – Allows you to manage your voicemail settings. • VoLTE – Allows you to turn on or off the VoLTE feature. • Wi-Fi Calling – Wi-Fi Calling can improve your coverage and allows you to make • phone calls over a Wi-Fi network (when a Wi-Fi network is available). Important! Wi-Fi Calling requires that you use the SIM card that is shipped with your phone.
  • Page 65 Additional settings – Allows you to change the following settings. • < CONNECTIVITY > Share & connect LG PC Suite – Connect LG PC Suite with your phone to easily manage multimedia • content and apps. Tethering & networks USB tethering – Allows you to share the internet connection with your computer •...
  • Page 66: Sound

    Sound < BASIC > Sound profile Allows you to set your phone's sound profile. Choose from Sound, Vibrate only, and Do not disturb. Volume Adjust the phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and environment. < RINGTONES & VIBRATIONS > Ringtone Allows you to set the ringtones for calls.
  • Page 67: Display

    Apps Allows you to prevent apps from displaying notifications. You can also set apps to show notifications with priority when Do not disturb is set to Priority only. < ADVANCED SETTINGS > Vibrate on tap Checkmark to vibrate when tapping the Home touch buttons and during other UI interactions.
  • Page 68 Screen swipe effect – Choose the desired type of effect to display when you • swipe from one Home screen canvas to the next. Allow Home screen looping – Displays the first screen after the last screen when • scrolling the Home screen. Home backup &...
  • Page 69: General

    < FONT > Font type Allows you to set the type of font used for the phone and menus. Font size Allows you to set the size of the font displayed in the phone and menus. < OTHER SCREEN SETTINGS > Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen.
  • Page 70 • Default – Allows you to set the default keyboard to use when entering text. • LG Keyboard – Checkmark to select the LG Keyboard to enter text. Tap • change the keyboard settings. Google voice typing – Checkmark to select Google voice typing to enter text. Tap •...
  • Page 71 TalkBack – Allows you to set up the TalkBack function, which assists people with • impaired vision by providing verbal feedback. Tap to toggle it On or Off. Tap Settings at the bottom of the screen to adjust the TalkBack settings. Font size –...
  • Page 72 Home Key. One-touch input – Checkmark to enable one-touch input. It allows each finger • touch to enter a letter or character on the LG keyboard. Switch access – Allows you to interact with your device using one or more •...
  • Page 73 < PRIVACY > Security Encrypt phone – Opens a screen that encrypts data on the phone for security. You • will be required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on. Encrypt SD card storage – Allows you to encrypt the SD card and keep data •...
  • Page 74 Help – Displays a Help guide on how to use the Gestures features of your device. • Motion sensor calibration – Allows you to improve the accuracy of the tilt and • speed of the sensor. < PHONE MANAGEMENT > Date &...
  • Page 75 Automatic restore – Allows you to restore your settings and application data when • the applications are reinstalled on your device. LG Backup service – Backs up all information on the device and restores it in the • event of data loss or replacement.
  • Page 76: Phone Software Update

    Internet without needing to visit a service center. This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device. Because the mobile phone firmware update requires the user's full attention for the duration of the update process, please make sure you check all instructions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding.
  • Page 77 In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.
  • Page 78: About This User Guide

    • providers or carriers. This content is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of this guide, please visit the LG website at www.lg.com. Your phone's applications and their functions may vary by country, region or •...
  • Page 79: Trademarks

    Trademarks LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Electronics. • Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • ® Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to fix yourself. Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures There is no SIM SIM or or USIM card Make sure that the SIM card is USIM card...
  • Page 81 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures Not supported by service provider applications Contact your service provider. or registration can be set required. Dialing error New network not authorized. New SIM or USIM Calls not Check for new restrictions. card inserted. available Pre-paid charge Contact service provider or reset limit...
  • Page 82 No voltage Plug the charger into a different outlet. Charger defective Replace the charger. Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories. The Fixed dialing Number not Check the Settings menu and turn the number function allowed. function off.
  • Page 83 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures The screen If you use a protection tape or case, does not make sure it has not covered the area turn on Proximity sensor around the proximity sensor. Make when I problem sure that the area around the proximity receive a sensor is clean.
  • Page 84: Faq

    Category Question Answer What functions You can connect a Bluetooth audio Bluetooth are available via device, such as a Stereo/Mono Devices Bluetooth? headset or car kit. Contacts How can I back up Contacts data can be synchronized Contacts? between your phone and Gmail™. Backup Is it possible to set up Only two-way synchronization is...
  • Page 85 Category Question Answer My phone does not display the time of Open the conversation and touch and Message receipt for messages hold the desired message to see the Time older than 24 hrs. How details. can I change this? Is it possible to install Any application that is available at Play another navigation Navigation...
  • Page 86 Category Question Answer 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold 2. Tap System settings > Display tab > Lock screen. 3. Tap Select screen lock > Pattern. The first time you do this, a short tutorial about creating an Unlock Pattern appears.
  • Page 87 Category Question Answer If you forgot your pattern: If you logged into your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, tap the Forgot pattern button. You are then required What should I do if to log in with your Google account I forget the unlock to unlock your phone.
  • Page 88 Category Question Answer 1. From the Home screen, touch and My screen turns off hold after only 15 seconds. 2. Tap System settings > Display tab. Screen time How can I change the 3. Tap Screen timeout. amount of time for the 4.
  • Page 89 Category Question Answer Yes. After saving a music file as a ringtone, you can use it as an alarm. 1. Touch and hold a song in a library Can I use music files list. In the menu that opens, tap Set Alarm for my alarm? as ringtone >...
  • Page 90: Safety

    Safety This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids.
  • Page 91 typical body-worn operations may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided. Caution Use only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas (or modifications to the antenna) could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or violate FCC regulations.
  • Page 92: Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions

    user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Page 93 issued its own website publication stating that “there is no scientific evidence that proves that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer or a variety of other problems, including headaches, dizziness or memory loss.”This publication is available at http:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ cellular.html or through the FCC at (888) 225-5322 or (888) CALL- FCC.
  • Page 94 used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy.
  • Page 95 U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA Consumer magazine November-December 2000 Telephone: (888) INFO-FDA http://www.fda.gov (Under “c”in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research.) U.S. Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Telephone: (888) 225-5322 http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones http://www.iegmp.org.uk Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices...
  • Page 96: Consumer Information On Sar

    National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814-3095 Telephone: (301) 657-2652 http://www.ncrponline.org Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/ Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) This model phone meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves.
  • Page 97 model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model.
  • Page 98: 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 99 In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equal M5. This should provide the hearing aid user with “normal usage”while using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone.
  • Page 100: Caution: Avoid Potential Hearing Loss

    Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and cellular telephones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss.
  • Page 101: Tia Safety Information

    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 102 Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association 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.
  • Page 103 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. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted Facilities Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.
  • Page 104: Safety Information

    Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified. • Only use the battery with a charging system that has been LG-approved and qualified • with the system per IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an unqualified and non- LG-approved battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
  • Page 105 • Insert the battery pack charger vertically into the wall power socket. • Only use the LG-approved battery charger. Otherwise, you may cause serious damage • to your phone. Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery pack charger abroad.
  • Page 106 • Insert the battery pack charger vertically into the wall power socket. • Only use the LG-approved battery charger. Otherwise, you may cause serious damage • to your phone and risk of overheating, fire or explosion may occur. Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery pack charger abroad.
  • Page 107 Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers. Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 108 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, liquid, or expose to high humidity. If this •...
  • Page 109: Fda Consumer Update

    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 110 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 111 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. 4. What are the results of the research done already? The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods.
  • Page 112 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 113 Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposures. The FCC established these guidelines in consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies. The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless phones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement.
  • Page 114 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. 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 115: Driving

    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. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000.
  • Page 116: 10 Driver Safety Tips

    Give full attention to driving – driving safely is your first responsibility; • Use hands-free operation, if available; • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions or • the law require it. 10 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere, anytime.
  • Page 117 Don’t take notes or look up 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 or nearby vehicles.
  • Page 118: 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:...
  • Page 119 (6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service 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.
  • Page 120 In addition, LG will not re-install or back-up any data, applications or software that you have added to your phone. It is therefore recommended that you back-up any such data or information prior to sending the unit to LG to avoid the permanent loss of such information.
  • Page 121 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. 7.11 Warranty Laws The following laws govern warranties that arise in retail sales of consumer goods: The California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act [CC §§1790 et seq],...

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