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  • Page 2 Your phone is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For your protection, we want you to be aware that some applications that you enable may involve the location of your phone being shared. For applications available through AT&T, we offer privacy controls that let you decide how an application may use the location of your phone and other phones on your account.

  • Page 3: Limited Warranty Statement

    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 4 LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. 201 James Record Road Huntsville, AL 35824 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.
  • Page 5 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ...1 Important Notice ...7 Your Phone ...12 Getting Started ...14 Installing the SIM card and battery ..14 Charging your phone ...15 Inserting a microSD card...15 Removing the microSD card...16 Formatting the microSD card ...17 Switching between and exiting applications ...18 Your Home screen ...19 Touch screen tips ...19...
  • Page 7 Syncing accounts on your phone ...40 Removing accounts on your phone ...40 Camera...41 Getting to know the viewfinder ...41 Taking a photo ...42 Once you’ve taken the photo ...42 Using the advanced settings...42 Viewing your saved photos ...44 Setting a photo as wallpaper...44 Video Camera ...45 Getting to know the viewfinder ...45 Recording a video...46...
  • Page 8 Accessibility ...81 HDMI ...81 Date and time...82 About this phone ...82 Software Update ...83 Phone Software Update ...83 LG Mobile Phone Software update via Over-the-Air (OTA) ...83 DivX Mobile ...84 Q&A ...85 Accessories ...86 For Your Safety ...87 Safety Guidelines ...92...

  • Page 9: Important Notice

    Important Notice 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. 1. Phone Memory In order to make more memory available, you will have to manage your applications and delete some data, such as applications or messages.

  • Page 10: Operating System

    Important notice To view the battery charge level From the Home screen, tap the Menu Settings and tap phone Status > The battery status (charging or not charging) and level are displayed on the top menu of the screen. To monitor and control what uses the battery From the Home screen, tap the Settings >...
  • Page 11 Warning Take precautions when using an Unlock Pattern, PIN, or Password. It is very important that you remember the screen unlock information you set. You are allowed 5 attempts to enter your screen unlock information. If you used up all 5 opportunities, you will have to wait 30 seconds to attempt unlocking the phone again.

  • Page 12: Using A Microsd Card

    Important notice After uninstalling the application, turn off and reboot your phone. Using Hard Reset (Factory Reset) If using Safe Mode does not restore your phone to the original condition, use a Reset to initialize your phone. Turn the power off. Press and hold the following keys at the same time for 10 seconds: Power/Lock Key + Down Volume Key.

  • Page 13: Data Connection

    When the phone is connected as USB storage, you receive a notification. Your phone’s microSD card is installed as a drive on your computer. You can now copy files to and from the microSD card. You cannot access the microSD card from your phone while connected as USB storage.

  • Page 14: Your Phone

    Your Phone To turn on the phone, press and hold the Power/Lock Key for 3 seconds. To turn off the phone, press the Power/Lock Key for 3 seconds and tap Power off and OK to confirm. Front view Earpiece Proximity Sensors Quick Keys - Phone Key - 3D Space Key...

  • Page 15: Side View

    TIPS - Tap the Menu Key whenever you open an application to check what options are available. - If your phone has errors when you use it or you cannot turn it on, remove the battery, install it again and turn it on after 5 seconds. Side view 3.5mm Headset Jack Charger/Accessory Port...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card and battery: Hold the phone on your hand firmly. With the other hand, lift the back cover using the fingertip cutout located on the bottom of the cover and remove it.

  • Page 17: Charging Your Phone

    Charging your phone Connect the cabless wall adapter and USB cable as shown below. The LG logo on the USB cable should face toward you. Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the phone's charger/accessory port. Make sure the ‘B’ side is facing upwards.

  • Page 18: Removing The Microsd Card

    Getting Started Slide the slot protector to the left to unlock it and flip it open. Then insert the microSD card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards. Flip the slot protection down to close it. Then slide the slot protection to the right to lock it and replace the battery cover.

  • Page 19: Formatting The Microsd Card

    NOTE On Android OS 2.2 and above, you can download applications from Android Market and store them on a microSD card as well as on the phone. Due to this feature, if you skip the unmount procedure, it can cause an error because information between the microSD card and the phone is not accorded properly.

  • Page 20: Switching Between And Exiting Applications

    Getting Started Switching between and exiting applications Multi-tasking is easy with Android because open applications keep running even when you open another application. There is no need to quit an application before opening another. Use and switch among several open applications. Android manages each application, stopping and starting them as needed, to ensure that idle applications don’t consume resources...

  • Page 21: Your Home Screen

    Your Home screen Touch screen tips With the touch of your finger, you can access available applications, make menu selections, and access data saved to your phone. The following terms are used for describing the different available actions using the touchscreen: Tap - A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard.

  • Page 22: Lock Your Phone

    Your Home screen Lock your phone When you are not using the Power/Lock Key press the your phone. This helps prevent accidental presses and saves battery power. Also, if you do not use the phone for a while, the Home screen or other screen you are viewing, is automatically replaced with the lock screen after 30 seconds of inactivity to conserve the battery and prevent pocket dialing.

  • Page 23: Customizing Your Home Screen

    Quick Keys Phone Tap the icon to bring up the keypad to make a call. Tap to access 3D Space. Tap to open your phone's web browser. Applications Key Tap the your installed applications. Customizing your Home screen You can customize your Home screen by adding quick access elements, such as shortcuts, widgets, folders to it, or changing the wallpaper.

  • Page 24: Getting Back To A Recently Used Application

    Your Home screen To delete an application icon from the Home screen, touch and hold the shortcut icon you want to delete and drag to of the screen. You cannot delete the preloaded applications. (Only their icons can be deleted from the screen). Getting back to a recently used application Home Key...
  • Page 25 Icon Description No SIM card inserted No network signal available Airplane mode is on Connected to a Wi-Fi network Wired headset connected Call in progress Call on hold Speakerphone is on Phone microphone is muted Missed call Bluetooth is on Connected to a Bluetooth device System warning Alarm is set...

  • Page 26: On-Screen Keyboard

    To manually display the keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text. There are two types of keypads that you can use: Android keyboard and LG keyboard. To select the keyboard: Tap the Menu Key Language &...
  • Page 27 Android keyboard - Letters Entry Shift Key - Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps. Number and Symbols Key - Tap to change input to number and symbol entry. Delete Key - Tap to delete characters to the left of the cursor.
  • Page 28 On-screen Keyboard LG keyboard - QWERTY - Letters Entry Shift Key - Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps. Number and Symbols/ Settings Key - Tap to change input to number and symbol entry. Touch and hold to set various LG keyboard settings.
  • Page 29 LG keyboard – Phone keypad To switch to the phone keypad on LG keyboard, touch and hold . Tap LG keyboard settings > Keyboard layout, then tap Phone keypad. The Phone keypad allows you to enter letters by tapping the key labeled with the desired letters, similar to how you would on a traditional 12 key phone.

  • Page 30: Entering Text

    Number and Symbols/ Settings Key - Tap to change to 123 Mode and enter numbers and symbols. Touch and hold to set various LG keyboard settings. Enter Key- Adds another line when entering text.

  • Page 31: Google Account Set-Up

    Google Account Set-up 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 the Gmail...
  • Page 32 Google Account Set-up IMPORTANT Some applications, such as Calendar, work only with the first Google Account you add. If you plan to use more than one Google Account with your phone, be sure to sign into the one you want to use with such applications first.

  • Page 33: Calls

    Calls Making a call to open the keypad. Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a Clear digit, tap the icon Call Tap the icon to make a call. To end a call, tap the icon To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold Calling your contacts to open your contacts.

  • Page 34: Making A Second Call

    Calls Making a second call During your initial call, tap the and select . Or, tap the Dialpad icon Then enter the number you want to call. Dial the number or search your contacts. Call Tap the icon to connect the call. Both calls will be displayed on the call screen.

  • Page 35: Contacts

    Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Searching for a contact to open your contacts. Search field Tap the and enter the contact name using the keypad.

  • Page 36: At&T Address Book (Aab)

    Contacts AT&T Address Book (AAB) AT&T Address Book (AAB) is an application that automatically syncs your contacts to an online address book for safekeeping! When you first turn on the phone or change your SIM card and tap Contacts, the AAB application is displayed.

  • Page 37: Messaging/Email

    Messaging/Email Messaging Your phone combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Threaded box Messages (SMS and MMS) exchanged with another party can be displayed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversation. Sending a message Tap the icon on the Home screen,...

  • Page 38: E-Mail

    Messaging/Email Changing your message settings Your phone's message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences. From the Home screen, tap Messaging > Menu Key > Settings. E-mail E-mail You can use the application to read E-mail from providers other than Gmail.
  • Page 39 SMTP Port number – Normally each account’s default number will be displayed. Tap the Next button to connect the server. Setup Completed page will appear. You will need to enter “name” for account display and My name. Then, tap Done. The account will now appear in the list of accounts in your E-mail folder.
  • Page 40 Messaging/Email working on it. Your message will also be saved as a draft if you touch the Back key before sending it. Tap Cancel to abandon and delete a message, including any saved drafts. If you are not connected to a network, for example if you’re working in airplane mode, the messages you send are stored in your Outbox folder until you’re connected to a network.

  • Page 41: Adding An Account To Your Phone

    Social Networking With your phone, you can enjoy social networking and manage your micro-blog in on-line communities. You can update your current status, upload photos, and view your friends’ status updates in real-time. You can add your Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace accounts to your phone.

  • Page 42: Viewing And Updating Your Status

    Social Networking Viewing and updating your status Go to the Home screen panel where the Social+ widget is. You can see the current status of social applications you set. You can select each social application you'd like to view. Tap the arrow (for example, upper right corner of the widget and tap the social application you'd like to display.

  • Page 43: Camera

    Camera To open the Camera application, tap Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Brightness – This defines and controls of the amount of sunlight entering the lens. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar, towards “-” for a lower brightness image, or towards “+”...

  • Page 44: Taking A Photo

    Once you’ve taken the photo Your captured photo will appear on the screen. Tap to share your photo as Share Bluetooth, E-mail, Facebook, Facebook for LG, Gmail, Messaging, Myspace for LG, Online Locker, Picasa, Twitter, or Twitter for LG NOTE...
  • Page 45 Continuous : The camera continuously focuses on the objects in the photo, which is good for taking moving objects. Face tracking : The camera detects and focuses on human faces automatically. Image size – Tap to set the size (in pixels) of the picture you take.

  • Page 46: Viewing Your Saved Photos

    Camera Storage – Select the storage to save images between Internal memory and SD card. Reset – Restore all camera default settings. – Tap whenever you want to know how a function operates. This will provide you a quick guide. NOTE When you exit the camera, some settings will return to their defaults.

  • Page 47: Video Camera

    Video Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Brightness – This defines and controls of the amount of sunlight entering the lens. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar, towards “-” for a lower brightness video, or towards “+” for a higher brightness video. Zoom –...

  • Page 48: Recording A Video

    Video Camera Recording a video From the Home screen, tap slide the camera mode button to change to Video mode. The icon will change to The video camera’s viewfinder will appear on the screen. Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the video.

  • Page 49: Watching Your Saved Videos

    White balance – The white balance ensures any the white areas in your video are realistic. To enable your camera to adjust the white balance correctly, you may need to determine the light conditions. Choose from Incandescent Sunny Fluorescent Cloudy Color effect –...

  • Page 50: 3D Camera

    3D Camera Taking a 3D photo Open the Camera application. Slide the 3D Camera Switch to right. Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject you want to photograph. Touch and hold the capture button lightly, and a focus box will appear in the center of the viewfinder screen. Position the phone so you can see the subject in the focus box.

  • Page 51: Recording A 3D Video

    Recording a 3D video Open the 3D Camera application and slide the camera mode button to change to the Video mode. The shutter icon will change to The video camera viewfinder will appear on the screen. Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the video. Tap the Record icon .

  • Page 52: 3D Space

    3D Camera NOTE - 3D camera mode is only allowed in landscape view. - Keep the distance between the camera and the object more than 20 inches (0.5 m). - For the optimal 3D viewing experience, hold the device 12~16 inches (30~40 cm) from your eyes.

  • Page 53: 3D Games & Apps

    3D Camera 3D Games & Apps 3D Games & Apps and any 3D Games and Applications you have downloaded from Market will be listed. Four applications (Asphalt 6, Let's Golf 2, Nova, and Gulliver's Travels) are provided as default settings. 3D Guide 3D Guide.

  • Page 54: Multimedia

    Multimedia You can store multimedia files to a microSD card to have easy access to all your image and video files. Gallery Tap the Applications Key View mode When you open the Gallery, your photos will be presented in Folder view. Once you open a folder, your photos will be in Grid view.

  • Page 55: Sending A Video

    Sending a video To send a video, touch and hold the video you want. Share and choose from available applications. E-mail, Gmail When you choose Messaging , your video will be attached to a message, which you can then write and send normally.

  • Page 56: Transferring Files Using Usb Mass Storage Devices

    Tap Then open the folder you wish to view from your computer. If you did not install the LG Android Platform Driver on your PC, you need set it manually. For more information, refer to 'Transferring files using mass storage devices' .

  • Page 57: How To Play Music/Video Files On The Phone

    (.smi file with the same name as the video file), place them in the same folder to display the subtitle automatically when playing the video file. - When downloading music or video files, copyright must be secured. Please note that a corrupted file or file with a wrong extension may cause damage to the phone.

  • Page 58: To Remove A Song From A Playlist

    Multimedia first song in a playlist by pressing the Menu Key then tapping playlist Save as playlist or tapping to save all the songs in an album that you're playing as a playlist. To remove a song from a playlist Open a playlist.

  • Page 59: Google Applications

    Google Applications About Google applications Google applications, including mobile versions of Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and Google Maps, are loaded on your phone. First, set up a Google account. Then enter your user name and password and sign in. After signing in, your contacts, email, and calendar in your Google account will automatically synchronize with your phone.

  • Page 60: Getting Directions

    Google Applications In the search box, enter the place you're looking for. You can enter an address, a city, or a type of business or establishment. For example, “theater in New York”. Tap the Search icon. Markers with letter labels indicate search matches on the map.

  • Page 61: Latitude

    To clear a map While viewing a map, tap the and tap Clear Map. Latitude Finding Your Friends with Google Latitude Google Latitude lets you and your friends view each others' locations on maps and get directions to your friends' locations using Google Latitude.

  • Page 62: Market

    Google Applications While viewing a map, tap the More > for the following options: Labs, Cache Settings, Help, Terms, Privacy & Notices About Market™ Android Market™ lets you browse through and download thousands of fun and useful applications and games. You can check other users' comment regarding an application or you can post your own comments.

  • Page 63: Gmail

    Gmail™ Gmail™ can be configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail™ on your phone is automatically synchronized with your Gmail™ account on the web.The inbox conversations list is your default Gmail™ view. Menu Key Tap the then tap Refresh...
  • Page 64 Google Applications You can also configure Google Talk to sign you in automatically when you turn on your phone, and you can set whether the mobile indicator is displayed next to your name in other people's Friends lists. To configure notifications for new Google Talk messages From the Friends list, tap the Settings...

  • Page 65: Utilities

    Utilities Setting the alarm From the Home screen, tap the Applications Key and tap Clock. To add a new alarm, tap the necessary). New alarm and set the alarm time. any other desired options and tap Save Menu Key Tap the to add another alarm or adjust the alarm settings.

  • Page 66: Polaris Office

    Utilities Changing your calendar view From the Home screen, tap the Applications Key and tap At the top of the Calendar, tap Agenda, Month Polaris Office With Polaris Office, you can view, create and edit document files on your device. The loaded files can be from internal memory or microSD cards of your device, or from downloaded email attachments.
  • Page 67 To change the zoom level, tap the Menu > Zoom, then tap the zoom level you want or simply pinch-to zoom to achieve the zoom level you want. Use the toolbar at the bottom of the screen to edit the document (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file).

  • Page 68: Voice Search

    Utilities Voice Search You can search by voice and complete other voice actions, such as calling or texting a contact, sending an email, creating a note or getting directions with just a simple tap of the Voice Search icon. From the Home screen, tap the Applications Key >...

  • Page 69: Voice Recorder

    Voice recorder Use the voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files. Recording a sound or voice From the Home screen, tap the Applications Key and tap Recorder to begin recording. to end recording. NOTE to access your voice recordings. You can listen to the saved recordings.

  • Page 70: The Web

    The Web Browser The 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. Check data charges with your network provider.

  • Page 71: Adding Bookmarks

    Share page – Tap to share the web page. Find on page – Allows you to find text on the current web page. Select text – To select text on the web page. Highlight the text you want with your finger. The highlighted text is copied to the clipboard and you can paste it anywhere that allows text to be entered.

  • Page 72: Settings

    Settings Wireless & networks This menu allows you to manage Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections, portable hotspot and data tethering ,airplane mode and VPN connections.To access this menu, from Menu Key the Home Screen, tap Settings > Wireless & networks Airplane mode Airplane mode allows you to quickly turn off all wireless connections.
  • Page 73 Exporting contacts: Open the Contacts application. Tap the contact you want to Menu Key share, tap the Share Bluetooth > . Check if Bluetooth is Scan for devices turned on and tap tap the device you want to send data to from the list.

  • Page 74: Wi-Fi

    Settings Wi-Fi To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need access to a wireless access point, or "hotspot." Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them. Others are hidden or implement other security features, so you must configure your phone in order to connect to them.

  • Page 75: Data Tethering

    are not supported.) If your Wi-Fi service provider or network administrator sets encryption for network security, enter the key in the pop-up window. If encryption is not set, this pop-up window will not be shown. You can obtain the key from your Wi-Fi service provider or network administrator.

  • Page 76: Using Smartshare

    Settings Using SmartShare SmartShare uses DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) technology to share digital content through a wireless network. Both devices must be DLNA certified to support this feature. To turn SmartShare on and allow sharing contents Tap the Menu Key Wireless &...

  • Page 77: On-Screen Phone

    SmartShare is automatically launched with the selected files. Tap the top right button to select the device from the renderer lists. Tap the play button to let your renderer device play the files. NOTE Follow the same steps to use the Music player to share music files.
  • Page 78 Visit LG Home (http://www.lg.com/us) and go to Support > Mobile Phone Support > Select the Carrier (AT&T) > Select the Model (Thrill 4G) > Click Download LG Mobile Support Tool to PC. You can install the On-Screen Phone on your PC.
  • Page 79 When the mobile phone you want to connect to appears, click "Stop" to stop searching. Select " LG P925" from the device list and click "Next". You can rename the device if you wish. Enter the PIN code (e.g. "0000") and click "Next".

  • Page 80: Call Settings

    Settings Call settings You can set Fixed Dialing Numbers, Voicemail Other call settings TTY mode Excuse Messages including Call forwarding Call duration Additional settings Sound Adjust sound, notification default settings and vibrate mode. You can also manage audible and Haptic feedback. Haptic feedback –...

  • Page 81: Location & Security

    Location & security Use wireless networks – If you check Use wireless networks, your phone will determine your approximate location by using Wi-Fi and mobile networks. When you check this option, you’re asked whether you consent to allowing Google to use your location when providing these services.

  • Page 82: Applications

    Settings Warning Take precautions when using an Unlock Pattern, PIN, or Password. It is very important that you remember the screen unlock information you set. You are allowed 5 attempts to enter your screen unlock information. If you used up all 5 opportunities, you will have to wait 30 seconds to attempt unlocking the phone again.

  • Page 83: Accounts & Sync

    and gain access to personal information via the Internet. To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources such as Android Market. Manage Applications – Manage and remove installed applications. Running services - Check currently running services Development –...

  • Page 84: Date And Time

    Settings NOTE It may take time to play media files depending on the device connected to your phone. Files may not be played properly when using a cable or device that is not HDMI-certified. The image orientation set in your phone also applies to the image displayed on the device.

  • Page 85: Software Update

    OTA without connecting the USB data cable. This feature is only available if and when LG makes the newer version of the firmware available for your device. First, you can check the software version on...

  • Page 86: Divx Mobile

    Software Update DivX Mobile ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official ® DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.

  • Page 87: Q&A

    Q&A Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with the phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for a service or calling the Customer Service Center. How do I view the list of outgoing calls, incoming calls and missed calls? Phone Tap the...

  • Page 88: Accessories

    Accessories There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone, some of which may be sold separately. You can select these options according to your personal communication requirements. Visit your local AT&T store or www.att.com/wirelessaccessories for specific offerings. NOTE agent for further enquiries.

  • Page 89: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety Important Information This user guide contains important information on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this user guide could void your warranty for this equipment.

  • Page 90: Fcc Rf Exposure Information

    For Your Safety The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators or cookers. Do not drop. Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or shock. The coating of the phone may be damaged if covered with wrap or vinyl wrapper. Use dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit.

  • Page 91: Fcc Part 15 Class B Compliance

    The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards. CAUTION Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or result in violation of FCC regulations.

  • Page 92: Cautions For Battery

    For Your Safety If this equipment does cause harmful interference or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Page 93: Avoid Damage To Your Hearing

    Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection. Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard. For those host devices that utilize a USB port as a charging source, the host device’s user manual shall include a statement...

  • Page 94: Safety Guidelines

    Safety Guidelines TIA Safety Information Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices is required in the owner’s manual for CTIA Certification. Use of the remaining TIA language is encouraged when appropriate.

  • Page 95: Tips On Efficient Operation

    Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Do not tap the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.

  • Page 96: Health Care Facilities

    Safety Guidelines 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 97: Blasting Areas

    The battery does not need to be fully discharged before recharging. Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your phone model since they are designed to maximize battery life. Do not disassemble or impact the battery as it may cause electric shock, short- circuit, and fire.
  • Page 98 Safety Guidelines place out of reach of children. Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean. Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement. Recharge the battery after long periods of non-use to maximize battery life.

  • Page 99: General Notice

    Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, turn it off immediately and remove the battery. If the phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized Service Center. Do not paint your phone. The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software.

  • Page 100: Hearing Loss

    Safety Guidelines 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 subject from the following sources: Safety 205 American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Voice: (800) 222-2336 Email: info@audiology.org Internet: www.audiology.org National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320 Voice: (301) 496-7243 Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov...
  • Page 102 Safety Guidelines It is recommended that parents speak to a physician before allowing children under the age of 5 to view 3D content. Warning about photosensitization seizures: If you or anyone in your family has a history of epilepsy or seizures, please check with a medical specialist before viewing 3D content.

  • Page 103: Fda Consumer Update

    FDA Consumer Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration 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 104 Safety Guidelines 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. The following agencies belong to this working group: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health...
  • Page 105 ‘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...
  • Page 106 Safety Guidelines animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects, such as cancer.
  • Page 107 7. How can I find out how much radio frequency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone? All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit radio frequency energy (RF) exposures. The FCC established these guidelines in consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies.
  • Page 108 Safety Guidelines or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines. 9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products - and...
  • Page 109 other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. 11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices.

  • Page 110: Driver Safety Tips

    Safety Guidelines (http://www.icnirp.de) World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project (http://www.who.int/emf) National Radiological Protection Board (UK) (http://www.nrpb.org.uk/radiation/) 10 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
  • Page 111 Don’t get caught in a dangerous situation because you are reading or writing and not paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles. 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic.

  • Page 112: Consumer Information On Sar

    Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) This model phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.

  • Page 113: Regulations For Wireless

    Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID BEJP925.
  • Page 114 20.19 of the FCC Rules. The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard. When you’re talking on a cell phone, it’s recommended that you turn the BT (Bluetooth) mode off for HAC. According to HAC policy(KDB 285076), we state this handset has not been rated for hearing aid compatibility with respect to the WiFi capability.

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