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  • Page 1 LG Rumour Plus™ User Guide ENGLISH...
  • Page 2 Bluetooth QD ID B016221...

  • Page 3: Limited Warranty Statement

    3. Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship. 4. The fact that the Customer Service Department at LG was not notifi ed by the original end user of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product, during the warranty period.
  • Page 4 THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE,...

  • Page 5: User Guide

    Some of the information in this manual may not apply to your phone, depending on your phone's software or your service provider. LG Rumour Plus™ User Guide...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Your Phone ........4 SIM Management ......22 Service Dial Number......22 Phone Components ......4 My Numbers ........22 Slide Open View ........5 Rear View ..........6 In-Call Menu ......23 During a Call ........23 Getting Started......7 Conference Calls ........ 25 Installing the SIM Card and Battery ............7 Your Standby Screen .....
  • Page 7 Tunes & Apps ......46 Stopwatch ..........67 Tip Calculator ........68 Audio ............. 46 Unit Converter ........68 Games ............ 47 Picture ........... 47 Settings ........69 Video ............48 Audio & Ringtones ......69 Applications ........48 Phone Settings ........70 Music ............

  • Page 8: Your Phone

    Earpiece volume. Clear key • When playing music: Allows you to change the music volume. END/Power Ends or rejects a call. Turns the phone on/off. Press once to return to the standby screen. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 9: Slide Open View

    Slide Open View Deletes digits and letters. Text Msg Press to input “@” and “.com”. Email Right Down Contact list Left Caps Press to move to the Press to change between next row. Uppercase and Lowercase. Space Press to enter a space between words. Press to type the symbols and numbers that appear on the qwerty keypad.

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Your Phone Rear View Battery cover Mirror External Battery camera lens SIM card socket microSD™ memory card socket | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing the SIM Card and Remove the battery Battery Lever the bottom edge of the battery and remove it carefully Remove the battery cover from the battery compartment. Press the battery cover release latch. The battery cover should lift off easily.
  • Page 12 To remove battery contacts align with the the SIM card, pull it gently in the terminals on the phone. Press the opposite direction. bottom of the battery down until it clicks into place. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 13 Charging your phone Lift the charger port cover on the top of your LG Rumour Plus™. Insert the charger connector into the phone (the "B" side of the connector must face up when connecting to the phone), and then insert the plug into the wall...

  • Page 14: Installing A Memory Card

    Getting Started Installing a Memory Card You can expand the memory available on your phone using a microSD™ memory card. The LG Rumour Plus™ supports microSD™ memory cards with up to 16 GB of memory. TIP! A memory card is an optional accessory.
  • Page 15 Screen Icons ICON DESCRIPTION The table below describes various Multitasking indicators and icons that appear on Network signal strength the phone's display screen. (number of bars will vary) No network signal Battery empty New text message New email An alarm is set Normal profile in use Silent profile in use 3G available...

  • Page 16: Touch Calibration

    Touch Calibration Adjust your touch screen for ease of use. Press the "•" markers to calibrate the screen. • Once you’ve finished calibrating your screen, Save the settings. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 17: General Features

    General Features Select the number you want. Making a Call Press the [SEND] key. Make sure your phone is on. Press , and then enter a phone Ending a Call number using the touch pad. When you have finished a call, Or slide open the qwerty keypad, press the [END] key.

  • Page 18: Answering A Call

    [END] key, When on the Standby screen, you can adjust the ring volume using End the call by pressing the the side volume keys. [END] key. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 19: Setting Profiles

    Signal Strength Setting Profiles If you are inside a building, you Press either of the side volume keys. may get better reception close to Set your Ringtone to Vibrate All, a window. The signal indicator on Alarm Only, or Silent All. your phone’s display screen shows Vibration Mode (Quick) you the strength of the signal.
  • Page 20 To insert a space, press . To in a text entry field, press left soft delete letters, press . Press and key, select Text Entry Mode and hold down to erase the entire then 123 Mode. text entry. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 21: Qwerty Keypad

    Using the 123 (Numbers) Mode Qwerty Keypad The 123 Mode enables you to Text input mode using the enter numbers in a text message Qwerty Keypad (a telephone number, for example) When you must enter text more quickly. (e.g., when writing a message), T9 Dictionary the keypad will default to ABC mode.
  • Page 22 To enter "ä", press and hold the "a" key. After the "a" character disappears, press the "a" key repetitively until "ä" appears on the screen. You can enter special characters by pressing the key continuously. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 23 Using Korean Mode Allows you to type Korean characters when you set the language to Korean. Choose Options and select Key Guide. Set Show, you can use Key Guide at Message, Notepad, WAP and IM Mode only. For when you input Korean at other modes, refer below Key Map.

  • Page 24: Contacts

    Speed Dial. search for a contact by pressing • Enter an email address. right soft key. • Choose whether to save the contact to Phone or SIM Card memory. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 25: Caller Groups

    Caller Groups • Your Voicemail is already set to speed dial 1. This is a default This menu allows you to manage setting that cannot be changed. group information. By default, there Choose the speed dial number are four groups: Colleague, Family, you want to assign, and then Friends, and School.

  • Page 26: Sim Management

    SIM card and My Numbers Handset. This displays your personal phone numbers, stored in your phone and SIM card. You can send this information using Text Message, Multimedia Message, or Bluetooth. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 27: In-Call Menu

    In-Call Menu Your phone provides a number Unlock the Screen. During a call, of control functions that you can an In-Call menu will be available. use during a call. To access these Press , enter the second phone functions during a call, press left number, and then press soft key.
  • Page 28 Using the Speakerphone [SEND] key. Use the integrated Speakerphone during a call by pressing center key. The loudspeaker is automatically deactivated when you end the call. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 29: Conference Calls

    The maximum number of callers in WARNING: Because of a conference call is five. Once you increased volume levels, do have set up a conference call, you not place the phone near your are in control of the call. Only you ear while the speakerphone is can add calls to the conference call.
  • Page 30 Private Call from the Conference Call option. When the numbers of the parties appear, select the one you want to talk to in private. Only the person who initiates the Conference Call can initiate a Private Call. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 31: Your Standby Screen

    You can set your • Don’t cover the phone with a case LG Rumour Plus™ to vibrate slightly or cover. The touch screen will not when it recognizes you’ve touched work if any material is covering it.
  • Page 32 Center Key: Press to open the Dail pad: Press to make a call full Top menu. using the touch Dialing Keypad. Enter the number as you would with a normal keypad, and then press the hard key. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 33: Menu Tree

    Menu Tree 1. Email 2. Recent Calls 3. IM 4. Web 2.1 All Calls 2.2 Missed Calls 2.3 Dialed Calls 2.4 Received Calls 2.5 Call Durations 2.6 Data Counter 5. Messaging 6. Tunes & Apps 7. TV & Radio 8. Contacts 5.1 Create Message 6.1 Audio 8.1 Contact List...

  • Page 34: Messaging

    Then press OK button to loading is complete, you can write insert the selected picture. your multimedia message. • Audio: Insert audio from your saved Audio files. • Video: Insert videos from your saved Video clips. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 35 • Take New Picture: Insert a new • Template image taken from the camera by - Text: You can easily insert pressing [Capture]. frequently used sentences into Note: Refer to page 58 for camera your text message. options. - Multimedia: Preset multimedia templates are available.
  • Page 36 English, French (Français), Spanish (Español), Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. - Word correction On/Off - Next Word Prediction On/Off - T9 Dictionary: Here, you can add, delete, reset, or modify words in the T9 Dictionary. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 37 Sending a Message - Recent Calls: Choose a contact from recent calls. After completing a message using - Delivery Options: Delivery Insert/Options, select Send To to Receipt, Reply via Same Message send a message. Center, Add Cc, and Add Bcc. •...

  • Page 38: Inbox

    The following options are available when you select a message and The folder structure on your LG press left soft key. Rumour Plus™ was designed to be fast and easy to use. Conversation View Note: If you see the message “No This mode allows you to view all space for USIM messages, ”...
  • Page 39 • Copy to Phone/Copy to SIM: The following Options are available Copy a message from SIM to in the Inbox folder. Phone or Phone to SIM. • Call: Allows you to call the • Move to Phone or Move to SIM: contact.
  • Page 40 Instant Messaging users, a valid User selected community, such as ID and Password is required to log in Windows Live™ and Yahoo!® and exchange messages as well as Messenger. check online status. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 41: Email

    Offline Menu Email Mobile Email allows you to access Sign In Bell.net, Sympatico, Windows Live This allows users to log in by filling Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, and in the User ID and Password. other accounts on your phone. Now, Note: Once the User ID and you can quickly and easily check Password are saved, you will not...

  • Page 42: Facebook

    4. Select Sign In. Drafts If you don’t have time to finish writing a message, you can save what you’ve done so far here. View the messages saved as drafts. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 43: Outbox

    After the maximum number of Outbox Send attempts has been reached, Outbox is a temporary storage place the Send function has failed. If you for messages waiting to be sent. were trying to send a text message, When you press the [SEND] open the message and check that key, you can make a call to the...

  • Page 44: Sent

    Message Settings To configure Messaging settings, press center key and choose Messaging. Select Message Settings. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 45 Message Alert - Send: Send a template as a message. Set the Sounds and Alert Type here. - Delete: Allow you to delete the Save to selected template message. Set where to save the message. - Edit: Allow you to edit the selected text templates.
  • Page 46 Validity Period: This network for the Multimedia gateway are service allows you to decide how preloaded into your handset and long your multimedia messages should not be changed. will be stored in the message center. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 47 This menu allows you to call the select Topics, and then select voicemail center number, if LG New on the screen. If you want Rumour Plus™ supports this feature. to edit the topic, touch the topic, Please check with network provider and then edit it.

  • Page 48: Web

    [Menu] and then select Mobile Web. browser. Once connected, the homepage is • EnterURL: Connects to the displayed. To exit the browser at any specific URL after editing. time, press the [END] key. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 49 • Bookmarks: You can add or save the current page to Bookmark or view the list saved under Bookmark. • Search Text: You can search the text what you want to find. • Recent Pages: You can manage the list of the Internet pages you visited.

  • Page 50: Tunes & Apps

    Apps and then select Audio. recording, press left soft key • Get More: This menu option again. To stop recording, press connects to the LG Rumour Plus™ center key. The recording will be ringtone download site. saved automatically. • Record Voice: Record your own •...

  • Page 51: Games

    Games • Get More: This menu option connects to the LG Rumour Plus™ Access Games on your LG Rumour game download site. Plus™, or download new ones by You can see the available browsing the catalog of games downloaded games in the list.

  • Page 52: Video

    • View the video files in the list. Note: DRM sometimes restricts Music some functions, such as send and To launch LG Rumour Plus™ Music edit. while in Standby mode, press center key, choose Tunes & Apps and then Applications select Music.
  • Page 53 • Albums: Lists all the albums in Playing Music your music library, and displays all To listen to music saved on your the songs on a selected album. phone or in the external memory, • Genres: Lists all the music genres follow these quick and easy steps: in your music library, and displays On the Standby screen, press...
  • Page 54 You can add music files to your management software, such as handset using one or more of the Napster or eMusic following methods: • Download music and ringtones over the LG Rumour Plus™ network directly to your device. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 55 Sync Mode. Do not disconnect during transfer". The computer Using your computer, open your screen then displays the LG preferred PC music management Rumour Plus™ device. If detection application. fails, see the Changing USB Download the selected song to Connection Settings section on your library.
  • Page 56 Sync... " . Choose the destination location Once the USB connection has for the media files. The LG Rumour been established, the handset Plus™ Music Sync Player appears displays "Connected as Music in a drop-down list on the right Sync Mode.
  • Page 57 Note: If there is no item present in Drag and Drop Music Using the playlist, click the Edit Playlist LG Rumour Plus™ As a Mass button, and begin adding music Storage Device files from the various media Make sure the microSD™ card categories.
  • Page 58 Storage (if you want to drag or drop files). Note: If the computer does not detect the newly connected Reconnect the device to a PC. handset as Mass Storage, see the Changing USB Connection Settings section below. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 59 Deleting Music Files Note: Take note that all the data on your microSD™ card will be deleted The following three options are if you carry out the below process. available to delete Music from your • Go to Settings > Phone Settings Phone: >...

  • Page 60: Web Pages

    File Manager • Send Via: Send the selected file You can check files or folders which by Bluetooth® or Message. Phone or Memory card support. • Delete: Delete the selected file. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 61: Camera

    Camera Take Photo Using your phone's built-in camera module, take picture of people or events while on the move. In addition, send photos to other devices as picture messages. Press to switch to camera mode directly. Or Press center key and choose Camera.

  • Page 62: Getting To Know The Viewfinder

    Capture: Take the picture Image Size Brightness Settings: Open the settings menu. Note: The shortcut options will automatically disappear after a few seconds. To display the options again, touch the screen. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 63 The following options will appear The left soft key [Settings] will bring (as icons) on the right side of the up the following options: screen. Preview tab • Album: You can see saved image • Color Effects: Includes options of files.

  • Page 64: Record Video

    Includes options for • Album: You can see saved video Super Fine/Fine/Normal. files. • Duration: Set the recording • Photo: Switches to the Camera duration between General and function, allowing you to take a MMS mode. picture. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 65: Camera Album

    Others Tab Camera Album • Hide Icons: Select from Auto/ You can view the pictures and Manual. videos that are captured with the • Voice: Mute or unmute the voice. camera. When a file is highlighted, the following options are available •...

  • Page 66: Record Voice

    Handset Memory or the Memory Card. • Cancel: Takes you back to the previous menu. The right soft key [Gallery] takes you to the Audio & Ringtones gallery. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 67: Tools

    Tools Listen Voicemail: This command Voice Command activates when you say the words Voice command uses your phone’s "Listen Voicemail". You will then voice recognition engine to identify be automatically connected to your voice and then carry out your voicemail. commands.

  • Page 68: Alarm Clock

    Alarm Tone: Select the alarm then displays the current local sound you prefer. time and date. Voice Command also has options accessible by pressing when on the Voice Command screen. For more information, see page 86. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 69: Calendar

    • Volume: Select the desired The following options are available volume set. when you open the Calendar and press left soft key. • Type: Select the desired Ring Alert Type. • Search: Allow you to search your schedule(s). • Memo: Enter the alarm name.

  • Page 70: Notepad

    Press right soft key to save. The World clock feature provides time information for major cities worldwide. Note: The first time you use this feature, you will be asked to enter the name of your current City. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 71: Tasks

    • Selective Delete: Delete all Tasks completed tasks or all past tasks. This feature allows you to save and • Send Task Via: Enables the manage tasks. selected task to be transmitted Press left soft key. using Text Message, Multimedia Enter the Due Date, a Note, and Message, or Bluetooth®.

  • Page 72: Tip Calculator

    Area, Length, Weight, Temperature, center key again. Volume, and Velocity. 4. To reset the stopwatch, press To enter a decimal, press right soft key. • Saved Times: View the saved times. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 73: Settings

    Settings • Alert Type: Supports 3 ring alert Audio & Ringtones types. Ring, Ring and Vibration There are 5 sound modes: General, and Ring after Vibration. Vibrate All, Alarm Only, and Silent • Increasing Ringtone: Allows you All. Preferences can be set in to select an Increasing Ringtone the Audio &...

  • Page 74: Phone Settings

    Keypad Tone YYYY/MM/DD (year/month/date) This menu option allows you to select a tone that the phone sounds when a key is pressed on the dialpad screen. You can select an option from Beep and Voice. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 75 • Set Time: This allows you to enter Auto Key Lock the current time. You can choose This allows you to set the amount the time format via the Time of time before your Keys lock Format menu option. automatically. •...
  • Page 76 Once the SIM is locked, it won’t be unlocked even if you try to use it on another phone. The phone will prompt to ask for PUK Code. Do not attempt to guess the code, it may permanently lock | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 77 your SIM card. Please contact the • Master Reset: Restores the operator for further assistance. handset settings (e.g.: Audio, Display, Language, Date & Time, The following options are Bluetooth® Settings) to default available: values. - On: You must enter the PIN each •...

  • Page 78: Display

    From this menu you can choose to display backlight and keypad & have an image and solid colors for a Thumb Pad. wallpaper. Fonts You can configure the font size and color of the fonts your phone uses. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 79: Touch Keypad

    Color Schemes Touch Vibration You can change the color of the Change the vibration On/Off. menu, soft key area, title bar area Touch Vibration Level and cursor by changing the Color Vibration Intensity: Controls the Schemes. You can select Black or strength of vibration.
  • Page 80 Off from connected. the person you are calling. You can select Set by Network if you prefer to have different settings for different service providers. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 81: Minute Minder

    Answer Mode Call Waiting This allows you to determine how to The network will notify you of a answer the phone. new incoming call while you have a call in progress. Select Activate to • Any Key: You can answer an request the network to activate call incoming call by pressing any key, except the...

  • Page 82: Connection

    Bluetooth® preferences, disconnect the existing Select from TTY Full/TTY Talk/TTY device first.) Hear/TTY Off. Time & Cost You can check Call Duration and Data Counter. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 83 Hands-free profile Hands-free + A2DP profile This icon appears when the This icon appears when both hands-free profile is used profiles of the hands-free and between the hands-free device. the A2DP are used between This allows you to call using a the compatible device and the Bluetooth®...
  • Page 84 - Supported Services: Shows 1. Select the [Options] > [Add you all services that the handset new device] key to search supports. for the device that can be connected, and which is also within range. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 85 - Primary Storage: Allows you Internet Profiles can assign the default storage This menu shows the Internet to Handset Memory or Memory Profiles. You can add, delete and Card for files received via edit Internet Profiles by using Bluetooth®. the [Options] Menu. However, you cannot delete or edit default USB Connection Mode configurations provided by Bell.

  • Page 86: Memory

    Card. You can edit the current This function shows the status of preferred network list. the reserved memory for the user * : Shown only if supported by the (Text Message, Contacts, Calendar, SIM Card. Tasks, Notepad) • GPRS Attach | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 87: Application Settings

    Memory Card Application Settings If your phone has a multimedia This Menu allows you to adjust the memory card in the card slot, you settings to the following features on can save images, sounds and videos the phone. on the memory card. You can check Messaging the current status of the external memory card in this memory status...
  • Page 88 Settings • Activate: Select the account Note: among the list of accounts, 1. LG Rumour Plus™ has provided so it can be used for future default settings regarding connections. account information. • View: Allows you to see the 2. Creating or editing an account specific account information.
  • Page 89 • Allow Cache: Set a value to Screen Settings determine whether a connection You can change the settings of attempt is made through the browser screen (Rendering mode). cache or not. • Rendering mode: Choose Note: Cache is a type of buffer between Standard or Text Only.
  • Page 90 This page likely matched names will be View Bookmarks Page Overview displayed, finding a name from Full Screen Normal Screen the address book. Page Up Recent Pages Zoom In Search Text Page Down Zoom Out | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 91 • Sensitivity • Spk. On Mode - High: Operation and - Automatic On: When this performance of the voice option is selected, sound is loud recognition engine is rarely enough so you can hear the affected by the user’s voice output when the phone is away command and surrounding from the ear, at a distance.
  • Page 92 The software update can only be postponed three times and will automatically start after the third postpone period expires. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 93: Accessories

    Battery Standard battery is available. 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 information.

  • Page 94: For Your Safety

    To reduce the possibility of aides to determine if they are electric shock, do not expose susceptible to interference from your phone to high humidity your mobile phone. areas, such as the bathroom, swimming pool, etc. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 95: Safety Information

    Turn off your phone in a medical • Make sure that no sharp-edged items come into contact with facility or at a gas station. Never the battery. There is a risk of this place your phone in a microwave causing a fire. oven as this will cause the battery •...
  • Page 96 • Do not use your phone in high • Only use the batteries, antennas, explosive areas as the phone may and chargers provided by LG. generate sparks. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers. | User Guide...
  • Page 97 • Only authorized personnel Memory card information and should service the phone and its care accessories. Faulty installation or • Always insert/ remove the memory service may result in accidents card while the handset power and consequently invalidate the is off. If you remove it while the warranty.
  • Page 98 FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 99 Body-worn Operation Vehicle Mounted External Antenna (optional, if available) This device was tested for typical A minimum separation distance of 8 body-worn operations with the inches (20cm) must be maintained back of the phone kept 0.79 inches between the user/bystander and (2cm) between the user’s body and the vehicle mounted external the back of the phone.
  • Page 100 • The adapter or battery charger is intended for indoor use only. Do not expose the adapter or battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as the bathroom. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 101: Safety Guidelines

    Safety Guidelines Those guidelines are consistent TIA Safety Information with the safety standards previously Provided herein is the complete set by both U.S. and international TIA Safety Information for Wireless standards bodies: Handheld phones. Inclusion of ANSI C95.1 (1992) * the text covering Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical NCRP Report 86 (1986)
  • Page 102 Give full attention to driving - driving safely is your first responsibility; • Use hands-free operation, if available; • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 103 Electronic Devices • Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket. Most modern electronic equipment • Should use the ear opposite is shielded from RF signals. the pacemaker to minimize the However, certain electronic potential for interference. equipment may not be shielded •...
  • Page 104 Check with the manufacturer or posted: ‘Turn off two-way radio’ . its representative regarding your Obey all signs and instructions. vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 105 Potentially Explosive For Vehicles Equipped with an Atmosphere Air Bag Turn your phone OFF when in any An air bag inflates with great force. area with a potentially explosive DO NOT place objects, including atmosphere and obey all signs and either installed or portable wireless instructions.
  • Page 106 The battery does not need to be conditions. fully discharged before recharging. • Use of extended backlighting, • Use only LG-approved chargers MEdia Net Browsing, and data specific to your phone model since connectivity kits affect battery life they are designed to maximize and talk/standby times.
  • Page 107 Explosion, Shock, and Fire • Do not short-circuit the battery. Metallic articles such as a coin, Hazards paperclip or pen in your pocket • Do not put your phone in a place or bag may short-circuit the + subject to excessive dust and keep and –...
  • Page 108 If this happens, turn it off immediately and remove the • Do not turn your phone on or off battery. If the phone does not when putting it in your ear. work, take it to an LG Authorized Service Centre. | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 109: Fda Consumer Update

    have not found any biological FDA Consumer Update effects. Some studies have The U.S. Food and Drug suggested that some biological Administration Centre for Devices effects may occur, but such and Radiological Health Consumer findings have not been confirmed Update on Mobile Phones. by additional research.
  • Page 110 National Telecommunications wireless phones with the best and Information Administration possible information on possible The National Institutes of Health effects of wireless phone use on participates in some interagency human health. working group activities, as well. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 111 The FDA shares regulatory 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications The term ‘wireless phone’ refers Commission (FCC). All phones that here to handheld wireless are sold in the United States must phones with built-in antennas, comply with FCC safety guidelines often called ‘cell’...
  • Page 112 However, other cancers. None of the studies many of the studies that showed demonstrated the existence of increased tumor development any harmful health effects from used animals that had been wireless phone RF exposures. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 113 However, none of the studies can health effects, such as cancer. answer questions about longterm This is because the interval exposures, since the average between the time of exposure to period of phone use in these a cancer-causing agent and the studies was around three years.
  • Page 114 The academic organizations. CTIA FCC limit for RF exposure from funded research is conducted wireless telephones is set at a through contracts with Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 115 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). 8. What has the FDA done to measure the radiofrequency The FCC limit is consistent with energy coming from wireless the safety standards developed phones? by the Institute of Electrical and The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is the National Council on Radiation...
  • Page 116 But if you are concerned about measures like those described avoiding even potential risks, above to reduce your RF exposure you can take a few simple steps from wireless phone use. to minimize your exposure to | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 117 10. What about children using a wireless phone causes brain wireless phones? tumors or other ill effects. Their The scientific evidence does recommendation to limit wireless not show a danger to users phone use by children was strictly of wireless phones, including precautionary;...
  • Page 118 The FDA continues to monitor (http://www.who.int/emf) the use of wireless phones for National Radiological Protection possible interactions with other Board (UK) medical devices. Should harmful (http://www.nrpb.org.uk/) interference be found to occur, the FDA will conduct testing to | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 119 2. When available, use a handsfree 10 Driver Safety Tips device. A number of handsfree Your wireless phone gives you the wireless phone accessories are powerful ability to communicate readily available today. Whether by voice almost anywhere, anytime. you choose an installed mounted An important responsibility device for your wireless phone or accompanies the benefits of...
  • Page 120 But if you Dial 911 or other local emergency | User Guide LG GW370B...

  • Page 121: Consumer Information On

    number in the case of fire, traffic broken-down vehicle posing no accident, road hazard or medical serious hazard, a broken traffic emergency. Remember, it is a free signal, a minor traffic accident call on your wireless phone! where no one appears injured or a vehicle.
  • Page 122 FCC with the phone locations (e.g., at the ear and worn transmitting at its highest certified on the body) as required by the FCC power level in all tested frequency for each model. bands. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 123 The highest SAR value for this Additional information on model phone when tested for use at Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) the ear is 1.08 W/kg and when worn can be found on the Cellular on the body, as described in this Telecommunications Industry user’s manual, is 0.87 W/kg.

  • Page 124: Trouble Shooting

    Contact your Service Provider. cannot be set required Dialling error New network not authorised. Calls not New SIM card inserted Check for new restrictions. available Charge limit reached Contact Service Provider or reset limit with PIN 2. | User Guide LG GW370B...
  • Page 125 Plug in to a different socket or check voltage. Charger defective If the charger does not warm up, replace it. Wrong charger Only use original LG accessories. Battery defective Replace battery. Phone loses Reconnection to another service Signal too weak network provider is automatic.

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