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LG 305C
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MFL68062901 (1.0)

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH User Guide LG 305C www.lg.com MFL68062901 (1.0)
  • Page 3 © Copyright 2013 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: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ..........2 1. Add Airtime ........31 2. Buy Airtime ........31 3. My Phone Number ....... 31 4. My Airtime Info ......31 5. Airtime Display ......31 6. Serial Number......32 7. Code Entry Mode ......32 1.
  • Page 5 7. Templates ........40 2. Calculator ........54 8. Delete All ........41 3. Tip Calculator....... 55 4. Unit Converter ......55 9. Message Settings ......41 5. Stopwatch ........56 1. Missed Calls ........ 42 6. Notepad ........56 2.
  • Page 6 Contents...
  • Page 7 Phone overview Earpiece Lets you hear the caller. Proximity Sensor Home Screen Displays incoming calls, messages and status icons as well as a wide variety of content you select to view. Send Key Use to place or answer calls. You can also press to access your Recent Calls.
  • Page 8 Phone overview Volume Keys Use to adjust the Master Volume from the Home screen and the Earpiece volume during a call. Power/End Key Use to end a call and power on/off. Your Home Screen From the Home screen, you can access all menu options, make a quick call and view the status of your phone - as well as many other things.
  • Page 9 When the screen light is off, press the Power/Lock Key on the top side once to restore the Home screen. Don’t cover the phone with a case or cover as the touch screen will not work with any material covering it. The Quick Keys The Quick Keys on your Home screen provide easy, one-touch access to your most used functions.
  • Page 10 Phone overview Home Screen Your phone provides five Home screen panels. To view the Home screen panels, just swipe the screen from left to right and vice versa. Widget You can use Widgets and even add them to your Home screen for a personalized feel. at the bottom right corner of the Home screen to view the available Touch options.
  • Page 11 Favorite Contacts Allows you to easily contact your friends and family by displaying your favorite contacts on the Home screen. Touch at the bottom right corner of the Home screen, then touch the Contact button. Touch the contacts you want to add, then touch to register your favorite contacts.
  • Page 12 Phone overview To access your Contacts, simply touch their corresponding icon. Touch to call, to send a message and to edit contact information. Shortcuts Add your favorite menus on the Home screen. Touch at the bottom right corner of the Home screen, then touch the Shortcut button.
  • Page 13 When you touch , the following Dialpad is displayed: Touch and hold this key to toggle your Touch and hold phone between this key to call your Vibrate Mode and voicemail box. Normal Mode. Touch this key to dial using Voice Touch this key to Commands.
  • Page 14 Main Overview Menu Access Touch to access the phone's main menu. To access the main menu, first unlock the phone by touching for a while. Prepaid Message 4. 123 Minutes 1. Add Airtime 3. Inbox 3. Signature 3. Every 15 Minutes 4.
  • Page 15 4. Opera Mini7 1. ON 4. Security 4. Lock Phone 5. Tetris Demo 2. OFF 1. Change Lock 1. Unlock Code 4. Voice Privacy 2. Lock 1. Phone Only 1. Enhanced 3. On Power Calendar 2. Call & 2. Standard Applications 5.
  • Page 16 Main Overview Memory 6. My Playlists 3. Caller ID 1. Once Readout 3. Ringtones 7. Settings 2. Every 2 1. Ring Only Minutes 1. Phone Memory 2. Caller ID + 3. Every 15 Notepad Ring Minutes 2. Card Memory 3. Name Repeat 4.
  • Page 17 4. Button Sounds 3. Wallpaper Wi-Fi 5. Service Alerts 4. Font Settings 1. Btn 1. Call Connect Bluetooth 1. LG Gothic 1. Turn On 1. ON 1. Btn(Turn On/Turn 2. LG Serif 2. Turn Off 2. OFF Off) 3. LG Joy 2.
  • Page 18 Main Overview 2. OFF 7. Caller ID Readout Number or Group> 8. Pattern Lock 1. Ring Only 1. Text Message 1. ON 2. Caller ID + Ring 2. Media 2. OFF Message 3. Name Repeat 3. Check <Item> Accessibility 1. Phone Status Calculator 1.
  • Page 19 Getting Started with Your Phone The Battery NOTE: It is important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone. Installing the Battery Remove the battery from its packaging. Insert the battery into the battery compartment in the back of the phone. Make sure the connectors align (see step 1 in the following illustration).
  • Page 20 Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned. Charging the Battery Your LG 305C device comes with a travel adapter and a USB cable which connect together to charge your phone. To charge your phone: NOTE: Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone.
  • Page 21 NOTICE: Please make sure that the 'B' side faces up before inserting a charger or USB cable into the Accessory/Charger Port of your phone. Plug one end of the USB cable into the phone’s Accessory/Charger Port and the other end into an electrical outlet. The charge time varies depending upon the battery level.
  • Page 22 Getting Started with Your Phone How to Remove Your microSD™ Card Remove the back cover and locate the microSD™ card slot. Then gently press and release the exposed edge of the microSD™ card to eject it. Remove the microSD™ card from the slot and replace the back cover. NOTE: Do not attempt to remove the microSD™...
  • Page 23 Turning the Phone Off Press and hold until the LCD turns off. Signal Strength Call quality depends on the signal strength in your area. The signal strength is indicated on the screen as the number of bars next to the signal strength icon The more bars, the better the signal strength.
  • Page 24 Getting Started with Your Phone Redialing Calls Touch twice to redial the last number you dialed. If you Touch once, the most recent (Missed, Received and Dialed) calls in your history list will display. You can select any of these calls to place an outgoing call. Receiving Calls When the phone rings and/or vibrates, Touch to answer.
  • Page 25 Quick Access to Convenient Features Lock Mode Sets your phone to require a 4-digit Lock Code in order to use the phone. To set Lock Mode on when turning on the phone, touch Menu > Settings > Phone Settings > Security > Enter your Lock Code > Lock Phone > On Power Up. To lock the phone immediately, touch Lock instead of On Power Up.
  • Page 26 Quick Access to Convenient Features Call Waiting Your cellular service may offer call waiting. While a call is in progress, two beep sounds indicate another incoming call. When call waiting is enabled, you may put the active call on hold while you answer the other incoming call. Check with your cellular service provider for information about this function.
  • Page 27 Dialing Double Digit Speed Dials (from 10 to 99) Enter the first digit and then touch and hold the key of the second digit. Enter the first and second digits and touch...
  • Page 28 Quick Access to Convenient Features Text Input Each time you touch a data entry field, the touchscreen automatically displays a keypad allowing you to enter text, numbers, and symbols. For example, in a text field, an alphabet keypad appears, but you can also switch to number mode to enter digits. Options: Keyboard/ Insert Template/ Save As Draft/Add/ Priority Level/ Callback #/ Save Template/ Cancel Message...
  • Page 29 Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory The Basics of Storing Contacts Entries Enter the phone number you want to save (up to 48 digits). Touch Save and select either Add New Contact or Update Existing on the pop- up screen. Touch a Phone Label. Mobile 1/ Home 1/ Office 1/ Mobile 2/ Fax/ Home 2/ Office 2/ Email 1/ Email 2 NOTE: Use Existing Entry to add another phone number to a contact already stored in memory.
  • Page 30 Enter the additional number(s), touch Done and then Save. Searching Your Phone’s Memory The LG 305C 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.
  • Page 31 Scrolling Through Your Contacts Touch to display your Contacts. Use your finger to scroll up and down through the list. Accessing Options Touch to display your Contacts. Touch Touch one of the following options: ® Send via Bluetooth: Send a contact(Name Card) via Bluetooth Delete: Delete the selected entry from your Contacts.
  • Page 32 Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory From Recent Calls Touch > Recent Calls Touch the type of recent call. Missed Calls/ Received Calls/ Dialed Calls/ All Calls Touch the phone number. Touch Call or touch to place the call. Speed Dialing For a single-digit Speed Dial, touch and hold the digit then touch .

  • Page 33: Add Airtime

    Using Phone Menus Prepaid For prepaid services, this menu provides shortcut access to the following items among others: 1. Add Airtime Allows you to add airtime. Touch > Enter airtime PIN and touch 'ok icon' Read the displayed message, then select Yes or No. 2.

  • Page 34: Serial Number

    Using Phone Menus 6. Serial Number Serial Number simply displays the information of your phone’s MEID. 7. Code Entry Mode Code Entry Mode will allow the phone to accept TracFone-related codes in order to add units, modify specific data and troubleshoot the phone. In using the Code Entry Mode, you can’t receive incoming calls or use events alert.

  • Page 35: Contact List

    2. Contact List Allows you to view your Contact List. Touch > Contacts > Contact List. Choose from the following options: Scroll through your Contacts alphabetically. to select one of the following options: Touch Send via Bluetooth/ Delete/ Message/ Lock/Unlock/ Copy to Card 3.

  • Page 36: My Vcard

    Using Phone Menus Touch the Contact you would like to assign a Speed Dial to. Then touch Yes. A confirmation message is displayed. NOTE: Your Voicemail is already set to speed dial 1. This is a default setting and cannot be changed. 5.

  • Page 37: New Text Message

    Messages The LG 305C can store up to 600 messages and notifications (SMS 300/CMAS 100/MMS 100/MMS Notification 100). Other limits, such as available characters per message, may exist. Please check with your service provider for system features and capabilities. 1. New Text Message Allows you to send text messages and e-mail.

  • Page 38: New Media Message

    Using Phone Menus Priority Level Choose High/ Normal to set the priority level of your message. Callback # Choose On/ Off to set your callback number to be sent with the message. Cancel Message Allows you to cancel the message. Complete the message and send it.

  • Page 39: Inbox

    When you touch the sound field, you have the option of attaching a saved sound file, or recording a new one. The following options are available by touching Keyboard/ Preview/ Save As Draft/ Copy Text/ Insert Template/ Add Slide/ Priority Level/ Call Back #/ Save Template/ Cancel Message Touch Send to send the message.
  • Page 40 Using Phone Menus While viewing the selected message, touch for the following options: Play Again Allows you to play the attached file again. Forward Forwards a received message to other destination address(es). Reply with Copy Allows you to reply with the copied sentences/phrases. Save Picture Allows you to save the pictures you received.

  • Page 41: Outbox

    Message Delivered Message Failed Multiple Messages Delivered Message Sent Multiple Messages Delivery Multiple Messages Failed Incomplete Multiple Messages Sent Text Message Draft MMS Message Draft Namecard High Priority Lock messaging List 4. Outbox The Outbox is a place where you can find your sent messages. Touch Messages >...

  • Page 42: Drafts

    Using Phone Menus 5. Drafts Displays saved draft messages. Touch Messages > Drafts. Touch to choose from the following options: Delete Deletes the selected message from Drafts. Lock/Unlock Locks or unlocks the selected message(s). Delete Draft Deletes all Draft messages at one time. Settings Reply Settings/ Entry Mode/ Signature/ CMAS Alert Touch a Draft message to edit it.

  • Page 43: Delete All

    Touch Messages > Templates. Touch New to create a new template. After editing the new template, touch Save to save it. 8. Delete All Allows you to erase all the messages stored in your Inbox, Outbox, or Drafts message folders. You can also erase all messages at the same time. Touch Messages >...

  • Page 44: Missed Calls

    Using Phone Menus Allows you to create/edit a signature and choose to automatically send it with your messages. CMAS Alert Allows you to opt in/out Emergency Alerts. Presidential alert are mandatory. For more detail, you can see help text by touching Help. Recent Calls The Recent Calls menu is a list of the last phone numbers or Contact entries for calls you missed, received, and dialed.

  • Page 45: Received Calls

    2. Received Calls Allows you to view the list of received calls; up to 90 entries. Touch > Recent Calls > Received Calls. Touch an entry and touch for the following options: Save To Contacts (Contact Info)/ Delete/ Lock/ Unlock/ Call Timer to return to the Home screen.

  • Page 46: Call Timer

    Using Phone Menus 5. Call Timer Allows you to view the duration of selected calls. Touch > Recent Calls > Call Timer. Call times are displayed for the following types of calls: Last Call/ Dialed Calls/ Received Calls/ Roaming Calls/ All Calls/ Last Reset/ Lifetime Calls Touch to reset an individual timer or...
  • Page 47 White Balance Auto/ Sunny/ Cloudy/ Fluorescent/ Glow Video Takes a video. Take Takes a picture. Images To view the photos in the Images folder. Settings Resolution 1600X1200/ 1280X960/ 640X480/ 320X240 Shutter Sound Shutter 1/ No Sound/ Shutter 2/ Cllick Color Effects Normal/ Negative/ Aqua/ Sepia/ Black & White Self Timer Off/ 3 Seconds/ 5 Seconds/ 10 Seconds Night Mode On/ Off Auto Save On/ Off...

  • Page 48: Video Camera

    Using Phone Menus A menu with options to send the image is displayed. You can choose from Send, to send the photo via picture message, or View, to view the image. 2. Video Camera Touch > Video Camera Touch to start recording. Touch Stop to stop the video.

  • Page 49: Video

    5. Video Allows you to view video files saved in your phone. Touch > Videos Touch a video to view it. 6. Sounds Touch > Sounds Touch My Ringtones to view and listen to the ringtones you've created, touch Default Ringtones to view and listen to pre-loaded ringtones, and touch Buy Ringtones to buy some ringtones.
  • Page 50 Using Phone Menus 7.1 Last Played Song Allows you to play the last played song. Touch > Music Player > Last Played Song. 7.2 All Songs Allows you to play all songs. Touch > Music Player > All Songs. Touch a music file to play it or touch for the following options: Add To Playlist/ Move To Card/ Move To Phone/ Send/ Delete/ Song Info.
  • Page 51 7.3 Artists Allows you to view and listen to your music by artists. Touch > Music Player > Artists. Touch the Artist that you want to listen to and choose the song to play. 7.4 Albums Allows you to view and listen to your music by albums. Touch >...

  • Page 52: Alarm

    Using Phone Menus 7.7 Settings Allows you to customize Music settings. 7.7.1 Repeat Allows you to set repeat settings. Touch > Music Player > Settings. Touch Repeat to alternate between the following options: Repeat All/ Repeat Once/ Repeat Off 7.7.2 Shuffle Allows you to set the music player to shuffle your songs.

  • Page 53: Calendar

    Touch Ringtone to set the ringtone for the alarm. Touch Save to save. 2. Calendar Allows you to store and access your agenda(s). Simply store your appointments in your Calendar and your phone will alert you with a reminder. Touch >...
  • Page 54 Using Phone Menus Touch > Browser Ending an Web Session End a Web session by touching Browser Menu The Browser Menu provides the following toolbar options: Home Returns you to the Homepage. Back To go back to the previous page. Forward If available, takes you back to the next page.

  • Page 55: Voice Command

    Connection Timeout Set the connection timeout. Advanced Shows you the information of the Browser, including the version and license information. Exit Allows you to exit the Browser. Tools Your phone’s tools include: Voice Command, Calculator, Tip Calculator, Unit Converter, Stopwatch and Notepad. 1.

  • Page 56: Calculator

    Using Phone Menus name. 1.3 Check <Item> Touch > Voice Command Touch or say Check <Item>. Touch or say one of the available options. 1.4 Contacts <Name> Touch > Voice Command Touch Contacts <Name> or say ‘Contacts’ followed by the Contact’s name. 1.5 Play Touch >...

  • Page 57: Tip Calculator

    Enter data. Touch the keypad to enter numbers. Touch to enter decimals. Touch to delete the last digit entered, or touch and hold to erase the entire entry. Touch the corresponding touch keys to enter functions ( +, -, x, ÷ ). Touch to complete the equation.

  • Page 58: Stopwatch

    Using Phone Menus Choose the types of measurement you would like to convert and change the Rate, if applicable. The conversion will be automatically calculated. 5. Stopwatch Allows you to use your phone as a Stopwatch. Touch > Stopwatch Touch Start to start the stopwatch, and touch Stop to stop it. You can use the Lap function by touching Lap to record up to 20 laps and lap times.

  • Page 59: Sounds Settings

    Settings This menu allows you to configure various phone settings. 1. Sounds Settings This menu allows you to customize the phone’s sounds. 1.1 Master Volume Allows you to configure the master volume level. Touch > Sounds Settings > Master Volume. Touch the bars to set the volume level, then touch Set.

  • Page 60: Display Settings

    Using Phone Menus 1.4 Button Sounds Allows you to configure the button sounds for the QWERTY keyboard. Touch > Sounds Settings > Button Sounds. Touch the bars to set the volume level, then touch Set. 1.5 Service Alerts Allows you to configure the 3 available Service Alerts. Touch >...
  • Page 61 Touch > Display Settings > Font Settings. Touch a setting. LG Gothic/ LG Serif/ LG Joy/ LG Mint 2.5 Dial Font Size Allows you to set the font size on the Dialpad when dialing a number. Touch > Display Settings >...

  • Page 62: Call Settings

    Using Phone Menus 2.6 Menu Font Size Allows you to set the font size on the Menu screen. Touch > Display Settings > Menu Font Size. Touch a setting. Small/ Normal/ Large/ Very Large 2.7 Name Match for Dialing Matches a saved Contact entry with the corresponding letters entered on the Dialpad. Touch >...
  • Page 63 Any Key/ Auto with Handsfree Touch Done. 3.2 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.

  • Page 64: Touch Settings

    Using Phone Menus 4. Touch Settings The Touch Settings menu allows you to configure various touchscreen settings. 4.1 Auto Touch Lock Allows you to set the screen to automatically lock to prevent accidental presses on the external screen when the backlight turns off. >...
  • Page 65 Touch a setting. On/ Off 5.2 Language(Idiomas) Allows you to set the bilingual feature according to your preference. Choose between English and Spanish. Touch > Settings > Phone Settings > Language(Idiomas). Touch English or Español. 5.3 Location Allows you to set your settings for GPS (Global Positioning System: Satellite assisted location information system) mode.
  • Page 66 Using Phone Menus Touch Change Lock Code. Touch Phone Only or Call & Applications. Enter the current Lock Code followed by a new 4-digit Lock Code. For confirmation, it will ask you to enter the new Lock Code again. 5.4.2 Restrictions Allows you to restrict incoming and/or outgoing calls and messages.
  • Page 67 5.4.4 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 navigating to the Change Lock Code menu within the Security menu.

  • Page 68: Usb Mass Storage

    Using Phone Menus configuration default. 5.5 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. Touch > Settings >...

  • Page 69: Phone Info

    8. Phone Info The Phone Info menu provides you with specific information pertaining to your phone model. Touch > Settings > Phone Info. 9.1 My Number Allows you to view your phone number. Touch > Settings > Phone Info > My Number. 9.2 ESN/MEID Allows you to view the ESN/ MEID information of your phone.

  • Page 70: Power

    The LG 305C is compatible with devices that support the Bluetooth headset, handsfree, stereo, phonebook access, basic printing, object push, file transfer. You may create and store 20 pairings within the LG 305C and connect to one device at a time. The approximate communication range ® for Bluetooth wireless technology is up to 30 feet (10 meters).

  • Page 71: Paired Devices

    ® Pairing a new Bluetooth device Touch > touch Bluetooth > Add and Start. ® Follow the Bluetooth accessory instructions to set the device to pairing mode. ® If Bluetooth power is set to off, you will be prompted to turn power on. Touch Yes. The device will appear in the Device Found menu once it has been located.
  • Page 72 Using Phone Menus Touch Rename Device. Touch and hold down to clear the existing name. Enter a new alias. Touch Save to save and exit. 4.2 Discovery Mode ® Allows you to set the visibility of your Bluetooth feature. Touch >...
  • Page 73 In this case, if your phone has access to 1x data, it may connect to the 1x network automatically and additional charges may apply. The LG 305C supports WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK security. If your Wi-Fi service provider or network administrator sets encryption for network security, enter the key into the pop-up window.

  • Page 74: Menu Readout

    Using Phone Menus Accessibility You can easily control Menu Readout, Dial Readout, Large Text, Invert Color, Mono Sound, TTY and Voice Command. 1. Menu Readout If you activate this menu, you can hear what you are choosing menu. Touch > Touch Accessibility Touch to toggle the setting between ON and OFF.
  • Page 75 Touch to toggle the setting between ON and OFF. 5. Mono Sound If you activate this menu, your phone’s sound type changes to mono tone. Touch > Touch Accessibility Touch to toggle the setting between ON and OFF. 6. TTY Please refer to the front of the contents about TTY.
  • Page 76 4 GB microSD memory card provided. NOTE: Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. Accessories may be different in different regions; please check with our regional service company or agent for further enquiries.
  • Page 77 • Do not disassemble or open crush, bend during lightning storms to avoid electric or deform, puncture or shred. shock or fire. • Repairs under warranty, at LG’s • Use the correct adapter for your phone option, may include replacement when using the battery pack charger parts or boards that are either new or abroad.
  • Page 78 • Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning • When using the battery for the first time, your phone, and clean the power if it emits a bad smell, you see rust on plug pin when it’s dirty. When using it, or anything else abnormal, do not use the power plug, ensure that it’s firmly the equipment and bring the battery to...
  • Page 79 Liquids of any kind Sunscreen lotion Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, Do not expose or wear your device to any humidity, and liquids contain minerals liquid like sunscreen lotion. that will corrode electronic circuits. If Doing so may cause your device to or the mobile device does get wet, do not damage to the mobile device.
  • Page 80 (1) This device may not cause harmful Please contact an LG Authorized Service interference, and (2) this device must Center to replace the damaged antenna. accept any interference received, including • The data saved in your phone might...
  • Page 81 Consumer Information About conducted. The FCC issued its own website publication stating that “there is no scientific Radio Frequency Emissions evidence that proves that wireless phone Your wireless phone, which contains a usage can lead to cancer or a variety of other radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio problems, including headaches, dizziness frequency energy during use.
  • Page 82 Do wireless phones pose any see the FCC’s OET Bulletins 56 and 65 at http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_ special risks to children? Technology/Doc uments/bulletins or visit The FDA/FCC website states that “the the Cellular Telecommunications Industry scientific evidence does not show a danger Association website at http://www.ctia.org/ to users of wireless communication devices, consumer_info/index.cfm/AID/10371 .
  • Page 83 Where can I get further World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 information about RF emissions? 1211 Geneva 27 For further information, see the following Switzerland additional resources (websites current as of Telephone: 011 41 22 791 21 11 April 2005): http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/ U.S.
  • Page 84 Engineering in Medicine and from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available Biology Society, Committee on body of research to develop the ANSI Man and Radiation (COMAR) Standard (C95.1). of the Institute of Electrical and The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards).
  • Page 85 Health Care Facilities pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities are consistent with the independent research when any regulations posted in these areas by and recommendations of Wireless instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care Technology Research.
  • Page 86 Potential areas may include: fueling areas known adverse health effects. Many studies (such as gasoline stations); below deck on of low level RF exposures have not found boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage any biological effects. Some studies have facilities;...
  • Page 87 • Cooperate in providing users of wireless 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use The term “wireless phone” refers here to on human health. handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or The FDA belongs to an interagency working...
  • Page 88 that had been genetically engineered or followup may be needed to provide answers treated with cancer-causing chemicals so about some health effects, such as cancer. as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer This is because the interval between the time in the absence of RF exposure.
  • Page 89 The FDA provides the scientific oversight, so you can find your phone’s RF exposure obtaining input from experts in government, level in the online listing. industry, and academic organizations. CTIA- 8. What has the FDA done to measure the funded research is conducted through Radio Frequency energy coming from contracts with independent investigators.
  • Page 90 9. What steps can I take to reduce my of wireless phone use and increasing the exposure to Radio Frequency energy from distance between the user and the RF my wireless phone? source will reduce RF exposure. If there is a risk from these products — and Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be at this point we do not know that there...
  • Page 91 and helped develop a voluntary standard • Give full attention to driving -- driving sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and safely is your first responsibility; Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard • Use hands-free operation, if available; specifies test methods and performance • Pull off the road and park before making requirements for hearing aids and wireless or answering a call if driving conditions or...
  • Page 92 substantial margin of safety to give additional SAR information on this model phone is on protection to the public and to account for file with the FCC and can be found under any variations in measurements. the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc. gov/oet/ea/fccid/ after searching on FCC ID Tests for SAR are conducted using standard ZNFL305C.
  • Page 93 Part 15.105 statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the...
  • Page 94 For Your Safety HAC statement 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 95 For Your Safety 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 96 For Your Safety Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise. The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together.

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