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All screen shots in this guide are simulated.
Actual displays and the color of the phone may vary.
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending
on the software of the phone or your service provider.
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays and the color of the phone may vary. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. www.lg.com MFL00000000 (1.0)

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty Statement

    FIFTEEN (15) MONTHS from date of accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts manufacture as determined by the unit’ s manufacture which are not the fault of LG, including damage caused date code. by shipping, blown fuses, spills of food or liquid.
  • Page 3 THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, ADDRESS. INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF service center nearest you and for the procedures for THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG INFOCOMM obtaining warranty claims.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Notice ......8 Customizing apps icons on the Home screen ..........24 Front view ........13 Creating Application Folders on the Your Phone ........13 Home/Apps screen......24 Side view...........14 Customizing the Apps screen....25 Rear view ..........14 Home screen clean view ....25 Quick access........26 Getting Started .......15 Notifi...
  • Page 5 SmartShare ........60 Record Videos ........47 Setting the alarm ......61 Camera and Video Settings ....47 Using the calculator ......61 Multi-point Auto Focus .....48 Adding an event to your calendar ..61 Gesture shot ........48 LG SmartWorld ........61 View Your Pictures ......48 Gallery Options........49...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents The Web ..........63 Font type ...........76 Font size ...........76 Browser ..........63 Brightness ........76 Using options ........63 Notifi cation LED ........76 Adding bookmarks......63 Auto-rotate screen ......77 Changing the Browser settings..64 Screen timeout .........77 Settings..........65 Smart screen ........77 Airplane mode ........65 Screen-off effect .......77 Wi-Fi ..........65 Daydream .........77...
  • Page 7 Printing ..........84 About phone ........84 LG PC Suite ........85 Software Update ......86 Phone Software Update ....86 LG Mobile Phone Software Update via Over-the-Air (OTA) ......86 Trademarks ........87 Trademarks ........87 DivX HD ..........87 Q&A ..........88 Accessories ........89 For Your Safety .......90...

  • Page 8: Important Notice

    Important Notice Please check to see if any problems you have To extend the life of your battery encountered with your phone are described Turn off radio communications that you • in this section before taking the phone in for aren't using, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or service or calling a service representative.

  • Page 9: Operating System

    Important notice battery power from the greatest amount of 4. Using a Screen Lock energy used to the least amount. You can Set a screen lock to secure your phone. To set also use it to turn off applications or services the screen lock, follow the process below.
  • Page 10 Pattern, PIN, or Password: Release the Power/Lock Key only when the LG logo is displayed, then If you logged into a Google account on the immediately press and hold the Power/ phone and failed to use the correct screen Lock Key again.

  • Page 11: Data Connection

    Important notice you receive a notification. Your phone is Power/Lock Key until the Phone recognized as a device on your computer. You can options menu is displayed. Then tap Power now copy files to and from the phone. off and tap OK. Your Home screen will then be displayed 7.
  • Page 12 Important notice 9. Do not connect your phone when you power on/off your Make sure to disconnect your phone from the PC when powering your PC on or off as it might result in PC errors.

  • Page 13: Front View

    Your Phone To turn on the phone, press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back side of the phone for 1.5 seconds. To turn off the phone, press the Power/Lock Key on the back side of the phone for 1.5 seconds and tap Power off and OK to confirm.

  • Page 14: Side View

    Your Phone Tap and hold the Recent Key whenever you open an application to check what options • are available. Side view IR (Infrared) LED 3.5mm Headset Jack Microphone Charger/USB Port Rear view Back Camera Lens LDAF Sensor Flash (Laser Detection Auto-Focus Sensor) Power/Lock Key Volume Keys NFC Touch Point...

  • Page 15: 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 Insert the battery into place by aligning the fingertip cutout located on the left side of gold contacts on the phone and the battery...

  • Page 16: Charging Your Phone

    The USB symbol on the USB performance. cable should face toward you. Warning Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries • and cables. When using unapproved chargers or cables, it may cause slow charging. Or, unapproved chargers or cables...

  • Page 17: Inserting A Microsd Card

    Getting Started Inserting a microSD card NOTE This device supports up to a 32GB microSD card. Remove the back cover. NOTE Some downloaded applications store data on the 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 Gently insert the microSD card into the slot.

  • Page 18: Removing The Microsd Card

    Getting Started If you set an unlock pattern, enter it and tap Removing the microSD card Erase everything. The card will then be To safely remove the microSD card from your formatted and ready to use. phone, you must first unmount it. NOTE >...
  • Page 19 Getting Started To stop/exit an application > > Settings > General tab > Apps. Tap one of the tabs at the top of the screen, choose the desired application and tap Force stop (or Stop) to stop the application.

  • Page 20: Your Home Screen

    Your Home screen Double-tap - Double-tap to zoom in and out Touch screen tips when using Maps. With the tap of your finger, you can access Pinch-to-Zoom - Use your index finger and available applications, make menu selections, and thumb in a pinch or spread motion to zoom in access data saved to your phone.

  • Page 21: Lock Your Phone

    Your Home screen Lock your phone KnockON The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap When you are not using the phone, press the the screen to easily turn it on or off. Power/Lock Key to lock your phone. This helps prevent accidental presses and saves To turn the screen on battery power.

  • Page 22: Quick Switch To Silent/Vibrate Mode

    Your Home screen Tap the squares in a pattern to set your functions you use the most. Knock Code. Your Knock Code pattern can Navigating Through the Home be 3 to 8 taps. Screen Canvases Tap Done when you're finished. Your phone has several Home screen canvases.

  • Page 23: Customizing Your Home Screen

    Your Home screen You will see a new icon on the Home screen. Customizing your Home To place it on a different canvas, touch and screen hold it to drag it to the desired location and You can customize your Home screen by release your finger from the screen.

  • Page 24: Customizing Apps Icons On The Home Screen

    Your Home screen Tap the icon design you want from the Customizing apps icons on the available Icon Gallery. Or you can tap Add Home screen new, select a size, and choose an image from You can create your own custom application your Galllery.

  • Page 25: Customizing The Apps Screen

    Your Home screen On the Home screen • View apps by: Tap to sort your applications either in alphabetical order, Touch and hold an icon to unlock it from its by downloaded date, or user customized. positions. Then drag it over another icon and release it.

  • Page 26: Quick Access

    Your Home screen Notifications Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as video downloads. From the Notifications panel, you can view your phone’s current status and pending notifications. When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen.

  • Page 27: Quick Settings

    Your Home screen Accessing notifications Swipe the Status Bar down to open the Notifications panel to access notifications. To close the Notifications panel, swipe the bar at Notification icons on the Status the bottom of the screen upwards. Quick Settings Notification icons appear on the Status Bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, Use the Quick Settings to easily toggle function...
  • Page 28 Your Home screen Icon Description Icon Description Downloading data Call in progress Uploading data Missed call GPS(Location) is on Bluetooth is on Data is synchronizing NFC is on New Gmail message available System warning New Hangouts message An alarm is set available New text or multimedia New voicemail available...

  • Page 29: On-Screen Keyboard

    Your Home screen LG keyboard - Letters Entry On-screen Keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard displays automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text.
  • Page 30 Your Home screen LG keyboard - Numbers and Symbols Google Keyboard - Letters Entry Entry Shift Key - Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all Letters Key - Tap to change input to caps. letters entry.

  • Page 31: 123 Mode

    Tap the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode by tapping on the LG Keyboard or on the Google Keyboard. Entering Special Characters The on-screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters (e.g., “á”).
  • Page 32 Your Home screen Touch and hold text and images while eding them and tap Clip Tray. Touch and hold the text input field and select Clip Tray. You can also access the Clip Tray by touching and holding > NOTE You can save up to 20 items in the Clip Tray.

  • Page 33: Google Account Setup

    Google Account Setup The first time you open a Google application on Signing into your Google your phone, you will be required to sign in with account your existing Google account. If you do not > have a Google account, you will be prompted Tap Settings >...
  • Page 34 Google Account Setup 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 35: Calls

    Calls Making a call Answering and rejecting a call > to open the keypad. Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a When your phone rings, swipe the Answer digit, tap the Clear Key icon in any direction to answer the incoming call.

  • Page 36: Making A Second Call

    Calls Making a second call ► Tap any single call log entry to view the During your initial call, tap and select Add date, time, and duration of the call. call. ► Tap , then tap Delete all to delete all Dial the number or search your contacts.

  • Page 37: Contacts

    Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and If you want to add a picture to the new synchronize them with the contacts in your contact, tap . Choose from Take photo Google Account or other accounts that or Select from Gallery. Then browse for support syncing contacts.

  • Page 38: Creating A Group

    Contacts and the contact is removed from your Select a tab at the top of the screen. favorites. Tap Joined suggestion to select entries • to select entries you want to join. Creating a group Tap Joined contacts to select entries •...

  • Page 39: Messaging

    When writing a new message, tap > Insert for every person you send the message smiley. To access emojis, tap on the LG keyboard and choose an emoji category to view the available emojis. Tap the text field and start entering your message.

  • Page 40: Changing The Conversation Theme

    Messaging Changing the conversation theme Sets how your conversations are displayed. Open the Messaging app and tap > Settings > Conversation theme. Tap the Wallpaper tab to choose the conversation background. Choose from the 6 options provided, a photo from your Gallery, or take a picture to use.

  • Page 41: Email

    Email You can use the Email application to read Other (POP3 & IMAP4) Email email from providers other than Gmail. The Account Email application supports the following Email address – Enter the account email account types: POP3, IMAP and Microsoft address.

  • Page 42: Composing And Sending Email

    Email Open the Email application and touch as a draft if you touch the Back Key • before sending it. . Then touch Inbox under Combined view. Tap Cancel to abandon and delete a message, including any saved drafts. If you are not Messages in the Combined inbox are color connected to a network, for example if you’re coded on the left, by account.
  • Page 43 Email Adding and Editing Email Accounts To add an email account > > Email Select the desired email provider. If an email account is already set up, the wizard is not activated automatically. In this case, tap > Settings > Add account To change account settings Open the Email application.

  • Page 44: Social Networking

    Social Networking With your phone, you can enjoy social Adding a social networking networking and manage your micro-blog in widget on the Home screen on-line communities. You can update your If you add a social networking widget on current status, upload photos, and view your your Home screen, the widget will show friends’...

  • Page 45: Viewing And Updating Your Status

    Social Networking Check the desired options, such as Contacts. Viewing and updating your A checkmark indicates that synchronization status has been enabled. Go to the Home screen panel where the NOTE social networking widget is located. You can ► To manually sync an account, tap >...

  • Page 46: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Getting to know the viewfinder You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 8 megapixel camera with an auto-focus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos.

  • Page 47: Take Pictures

    Camera and Video Take Pictures to stop recording. Your video Taking pictures with your phone's built-in will be automatically saved to the camera is as simple as choosing a subject, Gallery. pointing the lens, and pressing a button. To take a picture: Camera and Video Settings >...

  • Page 48: Multi-Point Auto Focus

    " Cheese ", " Smile ", and a box appears on the screen. Then close " Whiskey ", " Kimchi ", or " LG " to take your hand into a fist and a timer will start, a picture.

  • Page 49: Gallery Options

    Camera and Video Slide show, Rotate, Crop, Add location, Gallery Options Rename, Print and Details. The Gallery application presents the pictures to return to the previous screen. and videos in your storage, including those you've taken with the Camera application and Assign Pictures those you downloaded from the web or other After taking a picture, assign it as a picture...

  • Page 50: Video Options

    Camera and Video Video Options Play a Video > > Gallery to view the The Gallery is where you can access the videos stored in storage. Gallery of stored video images. You can view Scroll left or right to view more albums. them, share them with your friends, and delete •...

  • Page 51: Live Zoom

    Camera and Video Live Zoom NOTE ► Do not press too hard; the touch screen Live Zoom allows you to zoom in or zoom out is sensitive enough to pick up a light, on a portion of a video that is being played but firm touch.

  • Page 52: Multimedia

    Multimedia You can store multimedia files to external as the video file), place them in the and internal memory to have easy access same folder to display the subtitle to all your image and video files. automatically when playing the video file.

  • Page 53: Working With Playlists

    Multimedia Working with Playlists To rename a playlist You can create playlists to organize your Open the Playlists library. music files into sets of songs, which Touch and hold the playlist to display you can play in the order you set or in a the options menu, then tap Rename.

  • Page 54: Google Applications

    Google Applications About Google applications Google applications, including mobile versions of Gmail, Hangouts, and Google Maps, are loaded on your phone. To set up a Google account, tap any Google application, 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...

  • Page 55: Play Store

    Google Applications current map view. To get directions: While viewing a map, tap Tap each icon at the top of the screen. Enter a starting point in the Start point field, or leave as is to allow GPS to find (Search) to search for a location.

  • Page 56: Gmail

    Google Applications open downloaded applications from the your Gmail account on the web.The inbox Play Store by tapping > My apps. conversations list is your default view. NOTE for the following additional options: ► To purchase a paid app, you’ll need Refresh, Label settings, Settings, to set up a payment method with Send feedback, and Help.
  • Page 57 Google Applications To sign out of Hangouts Tap to archive the conversation. From the Hangouts home screen, tap > Settings > tap the desired account > Tap to delete the conversation. Sign out. Chatting with Friends Blocking your Friends > >...

  • Page 58: Utilities

    Utilities QSlide The QSlide function enables an overlay on your phone's display for easy multitasking. While using an app that supports QSlide, tap to access QSlide. Open the Notifications Panel and touch an app from the QSLIDE APPS bar. NOTE ►...

  • Page 59: Quickremote

    Utilities Create a memo using the following options: QuickRemote - Tap to undo the most recent action. QuickRemote turns your phone into a Universal - Tap to redo the most recently deleted Remote for your home TV and cable box. action.

  • Page 60: Smartshare

    Quick Settings bar to check whether your TV supports this feature. activate it. Connect your phone and LG Smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Select the device and enter the certificate number in your phone.

  • Page 61: Setting The Alarm

    – fonts, themes, games, applications > > Calendar How to Get to LG SmartWorld from To view an event, tap the date. The events occurring on that date are displayed below Your Phone the Calendar in Month view. Tap the event >...
  • Page 62 Utilities Data fees may be charged when accessing • LG SmartWorld using your mobile network. LG SmartWorld may not be available for all • carriers or in all countries. NOTE What if there is no icon? Using a mobile Web browser, access LG SmartWorld (www.lgworld.com) and select...

  • Page 63: The Web

    The Web Find on page - Allows you to search for text Browser on the web page. The Browser gives you a fast, full-color world Desktop view - Allows you to change the of games, music, news, sports, entertainment, current mobile page to a desktop page. and much more, right on your mobile phone.

  • Page 64: Changing The Browser Settings

    The web Changing the Browser settings You can change various settings for the browser to suit your needs. Open the Browser and tap > Settings. Set any of the available options.

  • Page 65: Settings

    Settings The Settings application contains most of the Press and hold the Power/Lock Key tools for customizing and configuring your and tap Turn off Airplane mode phone. All of the settings in the Settings to turn it off. application are described in this section. Wi-Fi To open the Settings application To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need...
  • Page 66 Settings To connect to a Wi-Fi Network by entering SSID and other settings. Wi-Fi Direct: Connect to other Wi-Fi > > Settings > Networks • Direct devices. tab > Wi-Fi. Advanced Wi-Fi: Configure additional Tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn it on •...

  • Page 67: Bluetooth

    Settings WPA2-PSK and 802.1x EAP. (Some Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. EAP methods are not supported.) If Tap the checkbox next to the device your Wi-Fi service provider or network name. Visibility is set to 2 minutes by administrator sets encryption for default.

  • Page 68: Via Bluetooth

    Settings match), enter a passkey or PIN Code, or want to share, then tap > Share > the devices will automatically pair. Bluetooth. Check if Bluetooth is turned on and tap Search for devices.Then NOTE tap the device you want to send data to Pairing between two Bluetooth devices •...

  • Page 69: Data Manager

    Settings Voicemail – Allows you to select your NOTE carrier’s voicemail service. Tap the Bluetooth button to switch the • Fixed dialing numbers – Turn on call from the phone to the Bluetooth and compile a list of numbers that can device, or vice versa.

  • Page 70: Share & Connect

    Settings Connection vibration – Vibrates your Share & connect phone when the other party answers Allows you to transfer data and media the call. with other devices. TTY mode - Allows you to activate TTY mode. NFC (Near Field Communication) is a Hearing aids - Allows you to turn on wireless technology that enables data hearing aid compatibility.

  • Page 71: Tethering & Networks

    The app determines what gets LG PC Suite – Select this option to beamed. use LG PC Suite with a USB or Wi-Fi To activate Android Beam: connection. Refer to page 85 for more >...

  • Page 72: Mobile Networks

    Settings Tap the USB tethering switch connected and other factors. If you do activate it. Then tap OK to confirm. not use a password, others will be able to use your Mobile Hotspot connection. NOTE You cannot access your phone's memory •...
  • Page 73 Depending on the type of VPN you are Add a LG VPN Connection using at work, you may be required to The LG VPN menu allows you to use the enter your login credentials or install advanced LG VPN client supporting full security certificates before you can IPSec features and interoperability.

  • Page 74: Sound Profi Le

    Settings LG VPN > Add LG VPN network. Default notification sound Enter the VPN network according to the Select the ringtone for notifications such security details you have obtained from as new messages receipt or calendar your network administrator. events.

  • Page 75: Home Screen

    Settings None - No lock screen. Display tab Swipe - Swipe any part of the screen Home screen to unlock screen. Select Home - Sets the home style for Face Unlock - Unlocks the screen your device. Choose Home (standard through facial recognition.

  • Page 76: Home Touch Buttons

    Settings the screen. Home touch buttons Wallpaper - Select the wallpaper to Configure the front tap buttons options. display for your lock screen. Button combination - Select the desired Widgets - This menu allows you to show front touch button combination. widgets on the Lock screen.

  • Page 77: Auto-Rotate Screen

    Checkmark the keyboard you want to use at the screen. from Google Keyboard, Google voice Screen-off effect typing, and LG Keyboard. Tap configure each keyboard’s settings. Set the screen off effect used when the screen turns off. Voice Search - Tap to configure the Voice Search settings.

  • Page 78: Accounts & Sync

    Settings whether you consent to allowing Google with impaired vision by providing verbal to use your location when providing these feedback. Tap the switch at the top services. right corner of the screen to turn it on. Tap Settings at the bottom of the screen to Accounts &...
  • Page 79 Settings Audio type - Choose between Mono display the Dial tab. Draw an "M" on and Stereo. the board to automatically display the Messaging application. Draw a "W" on Sound balance - To manually set the the board to automatically launch the audio route, move the slider on the mono Chrome application.

  • Page 80: One-Handed Operation

    Allows you to adjust the position of the Encrypt phone - Allows you to encrypt dial keypad, LG keyboard, or lock screen to data on the phone for security. You will the left or right side of the screen to easily be required to enter a PIN or password to use it with one hand.

  • Page 81: Guest Mode

    Settings Phone administrators - Add or remove and erases the secure storage's own phone administrators. password. Unknown sources - Allow installation of Guest mode non-Play Store applications. Use Guest mode when you let someone Verify apps - Disallow or warn before else use your phone.

  • Page 82: Dual Window

    Settings Gesture functions of your device. Battery Motion sensor calibration - Improve See how much battery power is used for the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the device activities. The battery level displays in sensor. a percentage. The remaining time of use is also displayed.

  • Page 83: Smart Cleaning

    Browser Bar, tap and drag the data. upwards. LG Backup service - Backs up all information on the device and restores it You must enable the Toolbar and Active • in the event of data loss or replacement.

  • Page 84: Printing

    This information is stored on your phone, and can only be accessed by LG if the phone is physically returned to LG for repair and service The error log information is used by LG only to diagnose, repair, and improve LG’s...

  • Page 85: Lg Pc Suite

    To download the LG PC Suite software, The LG integrated USB driver is required please do the following: to connect an LG device and PC. It is Go to www.lg.com/us. installed automatically when you install the LG PC Suite software application.

  • Page 86: Software Update

    This feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the newer version conveniently via 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.

  • Page 87: Trademarks

    DivX video Trademarks up to HD 720p, including premium Copyright 2014 LG Electronics, Inc. All • content. rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are ® ® DivX , DivX Certified and associated registered trademarks of LG Group and logos are trademarks of Rovi its related entities.

  • Page 88: 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, Why does the phone heat up? incoming calls and missed calls? The phone may get hot when there is a very...

  • Page 89: Accessories

    Visit your local AT&T store or www.att.com/wirelessaccessories for specific offerings. 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...

  • Page 90: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety than 32°F or greater than 104°F, such Important Information as outside during extreme weather This user guide contains important conditions or in your car on a hot day. information on the use and operation Exposure to excessive cold or heat will of this phone.
  • Page 91 For Your Safety ► ► Do not disassemble this unit. Take it Do not expose the phone to liquid or to a qualified service technician when moisture. repair work is required. ► Use the accessories like an earphone ► Keep away from electrical appliances cautiously.
  • Page 92 For Your Safety comply with FCC RF exposure limits and CAUTION should be avoided. Use only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications Part 15.19 statement could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or result This device complies with part15 of in violation of FCC regulations.
  • Page 93 Do not modify or remanufacture, ► Replace the battery only with another attempt to insert foreign objects battery that has been LG-approved into the battery, immerse or expose and qualified with the system per to water or other liquids, expose to...
  • Page 94 For Your Safety an unqualified and non-LG-approved be connected to products that bear battery may present a risk of fire, the USB-IF logo or have completed the explosion, leakage or other hazard. USB-IF compliance program. ► Only authorized service providers shall...
  • Page 95 For Your Safety attempting to cross the street. Wi-Fi Caution This device is capable of operating in 802.11a/n mode. For 802.11a/n devices operating in the frequency range of 5.15 – 5.25 GHz, they are restricted for indoor operations to reduce any potential harmful interference for Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) in the US.

  • Page 96: Safety Guidelines

    Safety Guidelines ICNIRP (1996) TIA Safety Information Those standards were based on Provided herein is the complete TIA comprehensive and periodic evaluations Safety Information for Wireless Handheld of the relevant scientific literature. For phones. Inclusion of the text covering example, over 120 scientists, engineers, Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other and physicians from universities, Medical Devices is required in the...
  • Page 97 Safety Guidelines the antenna affects call quality and may Pacemakers cause the phone to operate at a higher The Health Industry Manufacturers power level than otherwise needed. Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6’) inches be maintained Driving between a handheld wireless phone Check the laws and regulations on the and a pacemaker to avoid potential...
  • Page 98 Safety Guidelines Hearing Aids device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your Some digital wireless phones may physician may be able to assist you in interfere with some hearing aids. In the obtaining this information. event of such interference, you may want to consult AT&T.
  • Page 99 Safety Guidelines (such as grain, dust, or metal powders); Aircraft and any other area where you would FCC regulations prohibit using your phone normally be advised to turn off your while in the air. Turn your phone OFF vehicle engine. before boarding an aircraft.
  • Page 100 100V which gives LG phone. Improper handling of the damage to the protection circuit. If charging port, as well as the use of the protection circuit were broken, the...
  • Page 101 ► Only use the LG-approved battery go to bring the battery to the shop charger. Otherwise, you may cause which it was bought.

  • Page 102: General Notice

    Only use the ► batteries and chargers provided by LG. Do not short-circuit the battery. The warranty will not be applied to Metallic articles such as a coin, products provided by other suppliers.

  • Page 103: Hearing Loss

    If this happens, turn it off immediately Caution: Avoid potential and remove the battery. If the phone hearing loss. does not work, take it to an LG Authorized Service Center. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds ► Do not paint your phone.
  • Page 104 Safety Guidelines ® and Bluetooth or other wireless devices). headphones to block out background environmental noise. Exposure to very loud sound has also ► been associated in some studies Limit the amount of time you listen. with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), As the volume increases, less time is hypersensitivity to sound and distorted required before your hearing could be...

  • Page 105: Fda Consumer Update

    Safety Guidelines Email: info@audiology.org 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? Internet: www.audiology.org The available scientific evidence does National Institute on Deafness and Other not show that any health problems Communication are associated with using wireless Disorders phones. There is no proof, however, National Institutes of Health that wireless phones are absolutely 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320...

  • Page 106: Wireless Phones

    Safety Guidelines minimizes any RF exposure to the 2. What is the FDA’s role user that is not necessary for device concerning the safety of wireless phones? function; and ► Cooperate in providing users of Under the law, the FDA does not wireless phones with the best possible review the safety of radiation- information on possible effects of...
  • Page 107 Safety Guidelines The FDA shares regulatory measurable radiofrequency energy (RF) responsibilities for wireless phones because of the short distance between with the Federal Communications the phone and the user’s head. These Commission (FCC). All phones that are RF exposures are limited by FCC safety sold in the United States must comply guidelines that were developed with with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF...
  • Page 108 Safety Guidelines phones have yielded conflicting results None of the studies demonstrated the that often cannot be repeated in other existence of any harmful health effects laboratories. A few animal studies, from wireless phone RF exposures. however, have suggested that low However, none of the studies can levels of RF could accelerate the answer questions about long-term...
  • Page 109 Safety Guidelines because the interval between the time work has been the development of of exposure to a cancer-causing agent a detailed agenda of research needs and the time tumors develop - if they that has driven the establishment of do- may be many, many years.
  • Page 110 Safety Guidelines rfsafety) gives directions for locating exposure I can get by using the FCC identification number on your my wireless phone? phone so you can find your phone’s RF All phones sold in the United exposure level in the online listing. States must comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 8.
  • Page 111 Safety Guidelines to greatly improve the consistency conversations by wireless phone every of measurements made at different day, you could place more distance laboratories on the same phone. SAR between your body and the source of is the measurement of the amount the RF, since the exposure level drops of energy absorbed in tissue, either off dramatically with distance.
  • Page 112 Safety Guidelines increasing the distance between the and defibrillators from wireless user and the RF source will reduce telephones. This test method is now RF exposure. Some groups sponsored part of a standard sponsored by the by other national governments have Association for the Advancement of advised that children be discouraged Medical instrumentation (AAMI).

  • Page 113: Driver Safety Tips

    Safety Guidelines interference be found to occur, the powerful ability to communicate by voice FDA will conduct testing to assess the almost anywhere, anytime. An important interference and work to resolve the responsibility accompanies the benefits problem. of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
  • Page 114 Safety Guidelines devices if available to you. 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not 3. Make sure you place your wireless moving or before pulling into traffic. phone within easy reach and where Try to plan your calls before you begin you can reach it without removing your trip or attempt to coincide your...

  • Page 115: Consumer Information On Sar

    Safety Guidelines numbers away. Dial 911 or other local other special non-emergency wireless emergency number in the case of fire, number. The above tips are meant as traffic accident, road hazard or medical general guidelines. Before deciding emergency. Remember, it is a free call to use your mobile device while on your wireless phone! operating a vehicle, it is recommended...
  • Page 116 Safety Guidelines FCC exposure limits are derived from phone transmitting at its highest certified the recommendations of two expert power level in all tested frequency bands. organizations, the National Counsel on Although SAR is determined at the Radiation Protection and Measurement highest certified power level, the actual (NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and SAR level of the phone while operating...

  • Page 117: Wireless Devices

    Safety Guidelines • Head: 0.39 W/kg SAR for a particular phone. Additional information on Specific Absorption • Body (Body-worn/Hotspot): 1.07 W/kg Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular (body measurements differ among Telecommunications Industry Association phone models, depending upon (CTIA) website at http://www.ctia.org/ available accessories and FCC requirements).
  • Page 118 Safety Guidelines disabilities. meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing While some wireless phones are used devices than phones that are not labeled. near some hearing devices (hearing aids M4 is the better/higher of the two and cochlear implants), users may detect ratings.
  • Page 119 Safety Guidelines should provide the hearing aid user with hearing aids. It is important to try the “normal usage” while using their hearing different features of this phone thoroughly aid with the particular wireless phone. and in different locations, using your “Normal usage”...
  • Page 120 Safety Guidelines For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid Accessibility http://www.accesswireless.org/ Gallaudet University, RERC http://tap.gallaudet.edu/Voice/ FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/hearing. html The Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC Order http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/ attachmatch/FCC-03-168A1.pdf Hearing Loss Association of America [HLAA] http://hearingloss.org/content/ telephones-and-mobile-devices...

  • Page 121: Laser Safety Statement

    Safety Guidelines Laser safety statement CDRH Compliance THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE REQUIREMENT OF THE DHHS PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR LASER PRODUCT, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. Caution! This product employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference.

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