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ENGLISH User Guide LG L34C www.lg.com MFL68086501 (1.0)
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Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 0.59 inches (1.5cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.59 inches (1.5cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone.
Table of contents Important notice ........5 Bluetooth ........... 31 Connecting to Virtual Private Networks 33 Getting to know your phone ....12 PC connections with a USB cable ..33 Phone overview ......... 12 Calls ............ 35 Installing the battery ......15 Making a call ........
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Adjusting the volume when viewing a POLARIS Viewer 5 ......63 video ..........52 Google+ ..........63 Voice Search........64 LG Unique Function......53 Downloads ........64 QuickMemo ........53 Using the QuickMemo options ..54 The Web ..........65 Viewing the saved QuickMemo ..
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Table of contents Viewing webpages ......65 Phone software update ...... 84 Opening a page ....... 66 Accessories ......... 85 Searching the web by voice ....66 Bookmarks ........66 FAQ ............86 History ..........66 For your safety ........92 Chrome ..........
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.
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Important notice Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. • Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications. • Some applications you have downloaded may reduce battery power. • To check the battery power level: From the Home screen, tap >...
3. Before installing an open source application and operating system (OS) WARNING If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may cause your phone to malfunction. In addition, your phone will no longer be covered by the warranty. WARNING To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources, such as Play Store.
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Important notice WARNING Precautions to take when using a pattern lock. It is very important to remember the pattern lock you set. You will not be able to access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern 5 times. You have 5 opportunities to enter your pattern lock, PIN or password.
Turn the power off. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key + Volume Down Key Release the Power/Lock Key when LG logo display. Press the Power/Lock Key again within 3 seconds. When the Factory data reset screen appear, release all keys.
Important notice each application, stopping and starting them as needed to ensure that idle applications don't consume resources unnecessarily. To stop applications: From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings > Apps > RUNNING. Tap the desired application and tap Stop to stop it. 7.
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When making/receiving calls or sending/receiving data, avoid holding the lower part of the phone where the antenna is located. Doing so may affect call quality. 9. When the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it: Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for 10 seconds to turn your phone off.
Getting to know your phone Phone overview Earpiece Power/Lock Key Turn your phone on/off, Proximity Sensor restart, lock/unlock the Volume Keys screen, turn airplane mode Allow you to adjust the ringer, on or off, and change the media volume, or the volume ringer type.
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WARNING Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the LCD and touch screen functions. Do not cover the LCD proximity sensor with protective film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction. Volume Keys On the Home screen: Control •...
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Getting to know your phone Back cover Speaker Camera Lens Battery microSD Card slot...
Installing the battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you'll need to set it up. To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other hand, lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in figure below.
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Getting to know your phone Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2). Align the back cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it clicks into place (2).
Charging the phone The Charger/USB Port is at the bottom of the phone. Insert one end of the charging cable into the phone and plug the other end into an electrical outlet. NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. •...
Getting to know your phone Using the memory card Make sure to unmount the SD card in the Storage menu before removing it. Remove the back cover. Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards.
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Lock mode to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g. phone calls, web access and data communications). To wake up your phone, press the Power/Lock Key . The Lock screen will appear. Touch and slide the Lock screen in any direction to unlock the screen. The last screen you viewed will open.
Your Home screen Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. Touch or tap – 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 touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs.
NOTE: To select an item, tap the center of the icon. • Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a • light, yet firm tap. Use the tip of your finger to tap the option you want. Be careful not to tap •...
Your Home screen Customizing the Home screen You can customize your Home screen by adding apps, downloads, widgets or wallpapers. For more convenience using your phone, add your favorite apps and widgets to the Home screen. To add items on your Home screen: Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen.
Notifications Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as video downloads. From the Notifications Panel, you can view your phone's current status and pending notifications. 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 or bat tery strength, on the right.
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Your Home screen To rearrange Quick Setting items on the Notification Panel Swipe the Quick Settings bar to the right and tap . Touch and hold next to the items you want to move and drag it to the desired location. Tap to add more items to the Quick Settings bar.
Notification icons on the Status Bar Notification 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 listed in the table below are some of the most common ones. Icon Description Icon Description No signal...
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Your Home screen Icon Description Icon Description System warning New Hangouts message Alarm is set New text or multimedia message New voicemail Song is playing Phone is connected to PC via Ringer is silenced USB cable Battery saver is on NOTE: The icon locations in the Status Bar may differ depending on the functions, features, and apps being used.
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. Then select the special character you want to enter.
Google account setup The first time you open a Google application on your phone, you will be required to sign in with your existing Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you will be prompted to create one. Creating your Google account From the Home screen, tap to open the applications screen.
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After signing in, you can use Gmail, and Play Store; back up your settings to Google servers; and take advantage of other Google services on your phone.
Connecting to Networks and Devices Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra charges. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point or 'hotspot'.
Bluetooth allows you to share data with other Bluetooth-enabled devices and connect to Bluetooth headsets. NOTE: LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or • received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are •...
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Connecting to Networks and Devices Once the paring is successful, your device will connect to the other device. NOTE: Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If the other device has a PIN, you will be asked to enter it.
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks Virtual private networks (VPNs) allows you to connect to resources inside a secure local network, from outside that network. To add a VPN From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > System settings > More... > VPN.
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Connecting to Networks and Devices Use the USB cable to connect the phone to a PC on which Windows Media Player has been installed. Select the Media sync (MTP) option. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. Open Windows Media Player to synchronize music files.
Calls Calls Making a call From the Home screen, tap to open the dial pad. Enter the number using the dial pad. To delete a digit, tap to make a call. To end a call, tap TIP! To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold Calling your contacts From the Home screen, tap to open your contact list.
Calls to decline the incoming call. • TIP! Decline with message You can send a message quickly using this function. This is useful if you need to reject a call with message during a meeting. Adjusting the in-call volume To adjust the in-call volume during a call, use the Volume Up and Volume Down Keys on the left-hand side of the phone.
Viewing your call logs From the Home screen, tap and choose the Call logs tab . A complete list of all dialed, received and missed calls is displayed. TIP! Tap any call log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call. •...
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 to open your contact list. Tap the Search contacts box and enter the contacts name. You can also scroll the alphabet bar along the right side of the screen.
Tap the star to the right of the contact's name. The star will turn yellow color. Removing a contact from your favorites list From the Home screen, tap to open your contact list. Tap the tab and choose a contact to view its details. Tap the yellow color star to the right of the contact's name.
TIP! You can tap the icon to attach a file you want to share. NOTE: It doesn't work normally if the defult SMS app is not LG message app. All functions of the message (save, delete, update and other) will be limited.
WARNING The 160-character limit may vary from country to country, depending on • the language and how the text message is coded. If an image, video or audio file is added to an text message, it is • automatically converted into a multimedia message and you are charged accordingly.
E-mail E-mail 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. Managing an email account The first time you open the Email application, a set-up wizard opens to help you to set up an email account.
Each account has an Inbox, Outbox, Sent and Drafts folder. Depending on the features supported by your account's service provider, you may have additional folders. Composing and sending email To compose and send a message While in the Email application, tap Enter an address for the message's intended recipient.
Camera Camera To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen. Getting to know the viewfinder Settings – Tap to open the Settings menu. Video mode – Tap to switch to video mode. Capture – Takes a photo. Gallery –...
After selecting the option, tap the Back Key This enables you to take a picture by saying a voice command. Say Cheese, Smile, Whiskey, Kimchi or LG to take a photo. This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the image.
Camera Camera Select the location where you want to save your images. Tap this whenever you want to know how a function works. This icon will provide you with a quick help guide. Restore all camera settings back to default. TIP! When you exit the camera, some settings return to their defaults, such as •...
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Tap to take another photo immediately. Tap to send your photo to others or share it via social network services. Tap to delete the photo. TIP! If you have an social networking account set up on your phone, you can share your photo with your social networking community. NOTE: Additional charges may apply when multimedia messages are downloaded while roaming.
Camera Improve color quality in various lighting conditions. Applies additional options to your photos. Slideshow – Displays a slideshow using all of your photos. Add location – Add location to your photo. Details – Displays information about the photo. Viewing your saved photos You can access your saved photos when in camera mode.
Video camera Video camera To open the video camera, tap Camera on the Home screen, then tap switch to video mode. Getting to know the viewfinder Settings – Tap to open the settings menu. Camera mode – Tap to switch to camera mode. Record –...
Video camera Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder, tap to open the advanced options. After selecting the option, tap the Back Key Tap to set the size (in pixels) of the video you are recording. This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the video. Improves white balance in various lighting conditions.
Recording a quick video Open the Camera application and tap the Video mode button . The video camera viewfinder appears on the screen. Hold your phone, point the lens towards the subject you wish to capture in your video. once to start recording. A timer showing the length of the video is displayed.
Video camera Watching your saved videos In the viewfinder, tap the image preview at the bottom. Your Gallery will appear on the screen. Tap a video to play it automatically. Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, use the Volume Keys on the left side of the phone.
LG Unique Function LG Unique Function QuickMemo The QuickMemo feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use QuickMemo to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen.
LG Unique Function Select the desired menu option from Pen type, Color, and Eraser. Then create a memo. in the Edit menu to save the memo to the QuickMemo album in your Gallery. NOTE: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo function. Do not use your fingernail.
Tap to send your memo to others or share it via social network services. Saves the memo in the Gallery. Viewing the saved QuickMemo Open the Gallery and select the QuickMemo album.
Multimedia Multimedia Gallery You can store multimedia files in the internal and external memory for easy access to all your multimedia files. Use this application to view multimedia files like pictures and videos. From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Gallery •...
Playing videos Video files show the icon in the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap NOTE: Some file formats are not supported, depending on the device software. • If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you •...
Multimedia Videos Your phone has a video player that lets you play all of your favorite videos. Playing a video From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Videos Select the video you want to play. Tap to pause video playback. Tap to resume video playback.
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) > Music Playing a song From the Home screen, tap >...
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Multimedia Tap to see the current playlist. Tap to go to the playlists. To change the volume while listening to music, press the Volume Keys on the left side of the phone. Touch and hold any song in the list. The Search, Add to playlist, Share, Set as ringtone, Delete, Details, Help and Settings options will be displayed.
Utilities Utilities Setting your alarm From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Alarm/Clock > Set the time and select AM or PM. Set Repeat, Snooze duration, Vibration, Alarm sound, Alarm volume, Auto app starter, Puzzle lock and Memo. Tap Save to save the alarm.
Utilities Adding an event to your calendar From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Calendar and choose from Day, Week, Month, Year, or Agenda to change the month view. Tap the date for which you wish to add an event. Tap the Event name field and enter the event name.
NOTE: Tap to access the list of recordings. You can listen to the saved recording. The available recording time may differ from actual recording time. POLARIS Viewer 5 POLARIS Viewer 5 let you view various types of electronic documents such as MS Office, PDF, Text, and more.
Utilities Voice Search Use this application to search webpages using voice. From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Voice Search Say a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. Select one of the suggested keywords that appear. NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
The Web The Web Browser Use this application to browse the Internet. The Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment and much more, right on your mobile phone wherever you are and whatever you enjoy. NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content.
The Web Opening a page To open a new page, tap > To go to to an open page, tap , scroll up or down, and tap the page to select it. Searching the web by voice Tap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.
Chrome Use Chrome to search for information and browse webpages. From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Chrome Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter a web address or search criteria, and tap on the keyboard. Opening a page To open a new page, tab >...
Settings Settings Access the Settings menu From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > System settings. Select a setting category and configure the desired settings. WIRELESS & NETWORKS <...
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< Call > Voicemail – Allows you to select your carrier’s voicemail service. OUTGOING CALL Auto retry – Sets the amount of time to wait before automatically redialing a call that failed to connect. Choose from Off, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, or 60 seconds. INCOMING CALL Incoming call pop-up –...
Settings OTHERS DTMF tones – Sets the length of the DTMF tones. Choose Normal or Long. Call restrictions – Allows you to restrict incoming or outgoing calls. Call duration – View the duration of calls including Last call, Outgoing calls, Incoming calls and All calls.
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Quiet mode – Turn sound profile to silent which mute all sounds except alarm and media. RINGTONES & VIBRATIONS Phone ringtone – Allows you to set your incoming call ringtone. Incoming call vibration – Allows you to set your incoming call vibration. Ringtone with vibration –...
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Settings FONT Font type – Change the type of display font. Font size – Change the size of the display font. ADVANCED SETTINGS Home button LED – Set the Home button LED brightness and type. < Home screen > SCREEN Theme –...
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TIPS Help – You can get some informations about Edit pages, Quick access, See wallpaper without items, Create and edit folder, Change icon & Switch to a widget and Manage apps. < Lock screen > SCREEN SECURITY Select screen lock – Set a screen lock type to secure your phone. Set None, Swipe, Pattern, PIN or Password.
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Settings Move Home screen items – Touch and hold an item and tilt the device to move it to other Home screen panels. Help – Touch to get information on using the Gesture functions of your device. SENSOR Motion sensor calibration – Improve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor.
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TURN BATTERY SAVER ON Turn Battery saver on – You can choose the Turn Battery saver on mode Immediately, 10% battery, 20% battery, 30% battery, 40% battery or 50% battery. BATTERY SAVING ITEMS Auto-sync – Turns off Auto-sync. Wi-Fi – Turns off Wi-Fi if data is not in use. Bluetooth –...
Settings PERSONAL < Accounts & sync > Permits applications to synchronize data in the background, whether or not you are actively working in them. Deselecting the Auto-sync data setting can save battery power and lower (but not eliminate) data usage. <...
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LOCATION SERVICES You can check about the Google location reporting Location Reporting, Location History. < Security > ENCRYPTION Encrypt phone – Allows you to encrypt the phone to keep it secure. After encryption, a PIN or password needs to be entered each time you power the phone STORAGE ENCRYPTION Encrypt SD card –...
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Block offensive words – Checkmark to 'Block offensive words', it will be hided recognized offensive text. LG Keyboard – Checkmark to select the LG Keyboard to enter data. Tap the settings to change the following settings: icon Input language and type – Sets the keyboard language and type of keyboard.
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Additional settings – Set the additional settings about Keyboard Theme, Vibrate on keypress, Sound on keypress and Preview on keypress. Help – You can get more informations about LG keyboard. SPEECH Voice Search – Sets the following options, Language, Speech output, Block offensive words, Hotword detection and Bluetooth headset.
Settings SYSTEM < Date & time > Use 24-hour format – Checkmark to display the time using the 24-hour time format (for example, 13:00 instead of 1:00 pm). Select date format – Sets the format for displaying dates. < Accessibility > Use the Accessibility settings to configure accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone.
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Captions – Set the caption style on your phone. Language, Text size and Caption style. PHYSICAL AND MOTOR Touch & hold delay – Sets the touch and feedback time. Choose from Short, Medium, or Long. SYSTEM Auto-rotate screen – Checkmark to allow the device to rotate the screen depending on the device orientation (portrait or landscape).
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Phone name – Change your phone name. This will be your phone name for bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, etc. Update Center – Check updates for apps and software provided by LG Electronics. Network – Allow you to view your network, network type and strength, service state, roaming status, mobile network state, and IP address.
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Legal information – Allow you to view LG apps rights agreement, open source licenses and Google legal information. Patent information – Display LG patent information.
- Each software version is updated sequentially. Even after the update is completed, check if there is any newer version available. - LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the...
Connect your phone and PC. Battery User Guide Learn more about your phone. SD card (supports up to 4 GB) NOTE: Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may void your • warranty. Accessories may vary in different regions. •...
Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. Category Question Answer Sub-Category You can connect Bluetooth audio device such as Stereo/ Bluetooth Mono headset, Car Kit and share pictures, videos, What are the functions...
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category What happens when Phone Function I execute another Your email will automatically be saved as a draft. application while writing Email an email? Is there a file size Phone Function limitation for when I want There is no file size limitation. to use a MP3 file as a Ringtone ringtone?
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category You are able to set the phone to require the entry of a Phone Function What are the phone’s screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password) before the phone security functions? Security can be accessed or used. Phone Function What should I do if I After attempting the Unlock Pattern 5 times, you can tap Unlock...
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category Phone Function Will I know when my Yes, you will receive a notification. memory is full? Memory The phone has bilingual capabilities. To change the language: Phone Function Is it possible to change 1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key the language? tap System settings.
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category Is it possible to remove Yes. Just touch and hold the icon until the trash can icon Phone Function an application from the appears at the top of the screen. Then, without lifting Home screen Home screen? your finger, drag the icon to the trash can.
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category 1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key 2. Tap System settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. 3. Read the warning and tap Reset phone. Recovery Solution How do I perform a 4.
For Your Safety Always store your phone away from Important Information heat. Never store your phone in settings that This user guide contains important may expose it to temperatures less than 32°F information on the use and operation of or greater than 104°F, such as outside during this phone.
For Your Safety Do not keep the phone next to credit Safety Information cards or transport tickets; it can affect the Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the information on the magnetic strips. rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further Do not tap the screen with a sharp object; detailed information is given in this user otherwise, it may damage the phone.
For Your Safety consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards This phone has been tested and rated for use bodies. with hearing aids for some of the wireless The design of this phone complies with technologies that it uses.
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For Your Safety Body-worn accessories that cannot maintain Part 15.105 statement 0.39 inches (1cm) separation distance This equipment has been tested and found between the user's body and the back of the to comply with the limits for a class B phone, and have not been tested for typical digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC body-worn operations may not comply with...
For Your Safety Connect the equipment into an outlet on Avoid dropping the phone. If the phone a circuit different from that to which the is dropped, especially on a hard surface, receiver is connected. and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.
For Your Safety If your WIFI network is capable of operating Avoid damage to your hearing in this mode, please restrict your WIFI use Damage to your hearing can occur if you are indoors to not violate federal regulations to exposed to loud sound for long periods of protect Mobile Satellite Services.
Safety Guidelines Those standards were based on TIA Safety Information comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety relevant scientific literature. For example, over Information for Wireless Handheld phones. 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers, universities, government health agencies, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices...
Safety Guidelines to operate at a higher power level than pacemaker to avoid potential interference otherwise needed. with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research Driving by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you Persons with pacemakers: drive and always obey them.
Safety Guidelines be some newer wireless technologies used in Vehicles this phone that have not been tested yet for RF signals may affect improperly installed or use with hearing aids. It is important to try inadequately shielded electronic systems in the different features of this phone thoroughly motor vehicles.
Safety Guidelines Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Charger and Adapter Safety Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a The charger and adapter are intended for potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all indoor use only. signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas Battery Information and Care could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
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Safety Guidelines (power plug pin), metallic articles (such as The battery pack has protection circuit to a coin, paperclip or pen) may short-circuit avoid the danger. Do not use nearby the the phone. Always cover the receptacle place where generates static electricity when not in use.
If a damaged antenna contacts on the battery) upon moving. Short-circuit skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please of the terminal may damage the battery contact an LG Authorized Service Center to and cause an explosion. replace the damaged antenna.
If the phone does not Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including work, take it to an LG Authorized Service music) is the most common cause of Center. preventable hearing loss. Some scientific Do not paint your phone.
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Safety Guidelines Set the volume in a quiet environment and device, discontinue use and consult your select the lowest volume at which you can doctor. hear adequately. You can obtain additional information on this When using headphones, turn the volume subject from the following sources: down if you cannot hear the people Safety 205...
Safety Guidelines 200 Independence Ave., SW Washington, low level RF exposures have not found DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800- any biological effects. Some studies have 356-4674) suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such findings have not Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ been confirmed by additional research.
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Safety Guidelines number of steps, including the following: participates in some interagency working group activities, as well. Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities by wireless phones; for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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Safety Guidelines phones can expose the user to measurable laboratories. A few animal studies, radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the however, have suggested that low levels short distance between the phone and of RF could accelerate the development the user’s head. These RF exposures are of cancer in laboratory animals.
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Safety Guidelines term exposures, since the average period of wireless phones. Many factors affect of phone use in these studies was around this measurement, such as the angle at three years. which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.
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Safety Guidelines Agreement (CRADA) to do research on with the safety standards developed by wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the Institute of Electrical and Electronic the scientific oversight, obtaining input Engineering (IEEE) and the National from experts in government, industry, Council on Radiation Protection and and academic organizations.
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Safety Guidelines ‘Recommended Practice for Determining risks, you can take a few simple steps to the Spatial- Peak Specific Absorption Rate minimize your exposure to radiofrequency (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in Communications Devices: Experimental how much exposure a person receives, Techniques,’...
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Safety Guidelines radiofrequency energy (RF), the measures implanted cardiac pacemakers and described above would apply to children defibrillators from wireless telephones. and teenagers using wireless phones. This test method is now part of a standard Reducing the time of wireless phone use sponsored by the Association for the and increasing the distance between Advancement of Medical instrumentation...
Safety Guidelines to assess the interference and work to 10 Driver Safety Tips resolve the problem. Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice 12. Where can I find additional information? almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility accompanies the benefits of For additional information, please refer to wireless phones, one that every user must...
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Safety Guidelines phone accessory, take advantage of these 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if devices if available to you. possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to 3. Make sure you place your wireless phone plan your calls before you begin your trip within easy reach and where you can or attempt to coincide your calls with times...
Safety Guidelines emergency. Remember, it is a free call on it is recommended that you consult your your wireless phone! applicable jurisdiction’s local laws or other regulations regarding such use. Such 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in laws or other regulations may prohibit or emergencies.
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Safety Guidelines studies. The standards include a substantial value for this phone when tested for use 0.94 safety margin designed to assure the safety of at the ear is X.XX W/kg and when worn on all persons, regardless of age and health. the body, as described in this user’s manual, 1.01 is X.XX W/kg.
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Safety Guidelines a substantial margin of safety to give The wireless telephone industry has additional protection for the public and to developed a rating system for wireless account for any variations in measurements. phones, to assist hearing device users to find phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices.
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Safety Guidelines Hearing devices may also be rated. Your in Section 20.19 of the FCC Rules. The HAC hearing device manufacturer or hearing health rating and measurement procedure are professional may help you find this rating. described in the American National Standards Higher ratings mean that the hearing device Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard.
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