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TU330 User Guide
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  • Page 1 Guide TU330 TU330 User Guide Some of contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
  • Page 2 Bluetooth QD ID B014588...
  • Page 3 TU330 User Guide - English...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety Your Phone Phone Components ...1 Your Phone’s Features ...13 On-Screen Icons ...15 Getting Started Installing the SIM ...17 Charging the Battery ...19 Memory card slot ...0 Inserting the memory card ...1 Removing the memory card ...1 Turning Your Phone On and Off ... Access Codes ... Security code (4 digits) ......
  • Page 5 Media Camera ...40 Take Photo ...40 Record Video ...40 Music Player ...41 Audio & Ring Tunes ...47 Pictures ...47 Video ...47 Other Files ...48 Memory Card ...48 Games & Applications Games ...49 Applications ...49 Alarm Clock ...49 Calendar ...50 Tasks ...51 Notepad ...51 Calculator ...51 World Clock ...51...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Contacts Contact List ...69 New Contact ...69 Caller Groups ...69 Speed Dial List ...69 Copy All Contacts ...69 Delete All Contacts ...69 Service Dial Numbers ...70 My Numbers ...70 Settings Audio & Ring Tunes ...71 Ring Tunes ...71 Volume ...71 Message Alert Tones ...71 Alert Type ...71...
  • Page 7 Connection ...79 USB Connection Mode ...79 Network ...79 Flight Mode ...80 Memory ...80 Phone Common ...80 Phone Reserved ...80 SIM Card ...80 Memory Card ...80 Phone Information ...80 Reset Settings ...81 Clear Memory ...81 Reset Default ...81 Q&A Accessories Safety Guidelines Glossary...

  • Page 8: 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 9 Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or flammable materials. Make sure that no sharp-edged items come into contact with the battery. There is a risk of this causing a fire. Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.
  • Page 10 Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers. Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories.

  • Page 11: Fcc Rf Exposure Information

    FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96- 326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters.

  • Page 12: Cautions For Battery

    For Your Safety Vehicle Mounted External Antenna (optional, if available) A minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20cm) must be maintained between the user/bystander and the vehicle mounted external antenna to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance This device and its accessories comply...

  • Page 13: Avoid Damage To Your Hearing

    Avoid damage to your hearing Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sound for long periods of time. We therefore recommend that you do not turn on or off the handset close to your ear. We also recommend that music and call volumes are set to a reasonable level.

  • Page 14: Your Phone

    Your Phone Phone Components 1. Left soft key 2. Send key 3. Side keys 4. Alpha numeric keys 157.805 5. Display screen 6. Navigation key 7. OK key 8. Right soft key 9. Message key 10. Camera key 11. End / Power key 12.

  • Page 15: Your Phone's Features

    Your Phone’s Features 1, 8. Left soft key/Right soft key: Each of these keys performs the functions indicated by the text on the display immediately above them. 2. Send key: You can dial a phone number and answer incoming calls. Press this key in standby mode to quickly access the most recent incoming, outgoing and missed calls...
  • Page 16 Your Phone Advice to the customer In order to allow better antenna sensitivity LG suggests that you hold the handset as depicted in the figure below. please do not cover the antenna area with your hand during a call and using a bluetooth connection.

  • Page 17: On-Screen Icons

    On-Screen Icons The table below describes various display indicators or icons that appear on the phone’s display screen. Icono Descripción IIndicates the strength of the 3G network signal. Indicates the strength of the network signal. Indicates that the EDGE service is available.
  • Page 18 WAP or data service. The Bluetooth word mark and logos ® are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing the SIM When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and many others. Important! The plug-in SIM and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card.
  • Page 20 Getting Started 3. Slide the SIM into the SIM socket so that it locks the card into place. Make sure that the notched corner is at the top left and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. Note When you need to remove the SIM, slide it, as shown, and take it out of the socket.

  • Page 21: Charging The Battery

    5. Attach back cover by sliding it up into position until it clicks. Charging the Battery Use of unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and void your warranty. To use the travel charger provided with your phone: 1. With the battery in position in the phone, connect the lead from the travel charger to the bottom of the phone.

  • Page 22: Memory Card Slot

    Memory card slot The TU330 supports the microSD memory card. The memory card can be inserted into the side of the TU330 device. You can use this card to save data files such as MP3 songs.

  • Page 23: Inserting The Memory Card

    Inserting the memory card The TU330 supports the microSD memory card. The memory card can be inserted into the side of the TU330 device. You can use this card to save data files such as MP3 songs. Note The gold connectors must be face down and inserted first into the memory card slot.

  • Page 24: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Getting Started Turning Your Phone On and 1. Hold down the phone switches on. 2. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the OK key. The phone searches for your network and after finding it goes to the idle screen as illustrated below.

  • Page 25: General Functions

    General Functions Making a Call 1. Make sure your phone is powered on. 2. Enter a phone number including the area code. To edit a number on the display screen, simply press the key to erase one digit at a time. Press and hold the the entire number.

  • Page 26: Making And Answering A Video Call

    General Functions Making and answering a video call You can make a video call in a 3G covered service area. If the called user has a 3G video phone in a 3G covered service area, the call will be established. You can also answer a video call for video incoming call.

  • Page 27: Making A Voice/Video Call From Contacts

    camera related options. - Zoom: x1 / x2 - Night Mode: On / Off - Quality: Super Fine / Fine - Switch Cam.: Internal/External Others Note When in a Video Call: o reverse the image being transmitted, simply press the Camera button on the keypad.

  • Page 28: Vibrate Mode (Quick)

    General Functions 1. Open the flip and press the [SEND] key or the left soft key to answer an incoming call. If Any Key has been set as the answer mode any key press will answer a call except for the [END] key or the right soft key.

  • Page 29: Abc Mode

    ABC Mode This mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the required letter once, twice, three or four times until the letter is displayed. 123 Mode (Numbers Mode) Type numbers using one keystroke per number. To change to 123 mode in a text entry field, press key until 123 mode is...

  • Page 30: Using The Abc Mode

    General Functions If the word is still incorrect after typing completely, press here for Word Mode Change. If the desired word is missing from the word choices list, add it by using the ABC mode. 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting any keystrokes.

  • Page 31: Using The Symbol Mode

    Using the Symbol Mode The Symbol Mode enables you to enter various symbols or special characters. To enter a symbol, press the key. Use the navigation keys to select the desired symbol and press the [OK] key. T9 dictionary The T9 dictionary is a feature that allows the user to add any unique or personal words to the T9 standard language database.

  • Page 32: Selecting Functions And Options

    Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize the phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked the left soft key and the right soft view and alter the settings of a particular function.

  • Page 33: In-Call Menu

    In-Call Menu Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. To access these functions during a call, press the right soft key [Options]. During a Call The menu displayed on the handset screen during a call is different from the default main menu displayed when in idle screen, and the options are described below.

  • Page 34: Conference Calls

    In-Call Menu Muting the Microphone You can mute the microphone during a call by pressing the left soft key [Mute]. The handset can be unmuted by pressing the left soft key [Unmute]. When the handset is muted, the caller cannot hear you, but you can still hear the caller.

  • Page 35: Setting Up A Conference Call

    Making a Second Call You can make a second call while currently on a call simply by entering the second number and pressing the [SEND] key. When the second call is connected, the first call is automatically placed on hold. You can swap between calls, by pressing the [SEND] key.

  • Page 36: Menu Tree

    Menu Tree The following illustration shows the available menu structure and indicates the: Number assigned to each menu option. Page where you can find the feature description. 1 Rogers Mall . Media 2.1 Camera 2.2 Music Player 2.3 Audio & Ring Tunes 2.4 Pictures 2.5 Video 2.6 Other Files...
  • Page 37 6. Messages 6.1 Rogers IM 6.2 MobileMail 6.3 Create Message 6.4 Inbox 6.5 Drafts 6.6 Outbox 6.7 Sent 6.8 Call Voicemail 6.9 Templates 6.0 Message Settings 7. Internet 7.1 Internet 7.2 Settings 8. Contacts 8.1 Contact List 8.2 New Contact 8.3 Caller Groups 8.4 Speed Dial List 8.5 Copy All Contacts...

  • Page 38: Internet

    Internet Internet You can access various WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) services such as banking, news, weather reports, and flight information. These services are specially designed for mobile phones and they are maintained by the WAP service providers. Check the availability of WAP services, pricing and tariffs with your network operator and/or the service provider whose service you wish to use.

  • Page 39: Settings

    Settings Security A list of the available certificates is shown. Certificates: You can see the list of certificates and view them in detail. Clear Session: Removes the secure session. Browser Settings Accounts This includes the network information used to connect the browser to the Internet.
  • Page 40 Internet Primary Storage You can assign the primary storage to Phone or Memory Card. Cache Settings The web pages you have accessed are stored in the memory of the phone. • Clear Cache: Remove all cached data in the memory. •...

  • Page 41: Online Menu

    Online menu Once you are connected to the Internet, the following menu options are available: • Back: Moves to the previous page. • Forward: Moves to the next page. • Refresh: Loads the current page again. • Home: Moves to the initial homepage.

  • Page 42: Media

    Media Camera Take Photo Using the camera module built into your phone, you can take pictures of people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send photos to other people in a picture message. The right soft key [Options] will bring up the following options.

  • Page 43: Music Player

    Change to Photo Mode: Go to the camera application which enables you to take a still picture. Video Record Mode: Sets the recording mode to either MMS Video Mode or General Mode. Quality: Determines the quality of a video clip. White Balance: This adjusts the Light Effect level and you can select from the following options: Auto / Daylight /...

  • Page 44: Adding Music To Your Handset

    Media Adding Music To Your Handset Before You Get Started To transfer music from your PC to your device, you will need the following: • Windows Media Player 10 or above • Music on your PC in one of these formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+ or WMA •...
  • Page 45 Note Not compatible with iTunes and/or iTunes files. Drag and Drop Music Using TU330 As A Mass Storage Device 1. Insert a MicroSD memory card. 2. Power on the phone. 3. Connect the device to a PC using a TU330 USB data cable.
  • Page 46 Previously downloaded songs are then listed on the left side of the application. 8. Choose the destination location for the media files. The TU330 Music Sync Player appears in a drop-down list on the right side of the screen. Note...
  • Page 47 "Connected as Music Sync Mode. Do not disconnect during transfer." and the computer screen then shows the TU330 device. 4. From within the Windows Media Player application, click on the Library tab. 5. From the left side of the Library tab, click on All Music.
  • Page 48 Media Note 1. If you connect your handset with a Specific USB Hub on your PC, the above music sync service may not work. So we recommend a direct USB Connection on your PC instead. 2. Once you connect your mobile phone to the PC, the phone's screen will display the "Connecting as Music Sync..."...

  • Page 49: Audio & Ring Tunes

    5. When you have transferred files with Music Sync feature and you want to delete them from your phone, you should connect the phone to your PC again with Music Sync to delete them. Even if you have deleted files transferred with Music Sync feature as shown below, delete them again with Music Sync.

  • Page 50: Other Files

    Media Note DRM (Digital Rights Management) Contents Copyright protected contents. DRM sometimes restricts some functions, such as send, and edit. The indicates content controlled by DRM protection. Other Files When you receive files of an undefined format (such as .vcs, .vcf, etc.) via E-mail, the files are saved in this folder.

  • Page 51: Games & Applications

    Games & Applications Games Java is a technology developed by Sun Microsystems. Similar to the way you would download the Java Applet using the standard Netscape or MS Internet Explorer browsers, Java MIDIet can be downloaded using a WAP enabled phone. Depending on the service provider, Java based programs such as Java games can be downloaded and run on a phone.

  • Page 52: Calendar

    Games & Applications Time: Select the desired set time mode using the navigation key. Input your desired alarm time by specifying the hour and minute. If the time is in 12 hour clock format, you have to select either am’ or pm’ using the center soft key.

  • Page 53: Tasks

    Tasks This feature allows you to save and manage a task. 1. To add a new To do item, select the left soft key [New] in the Task enquiry screen. 2. Input Due Date, Note, Priority, Status for new Task. 3.

  • Page 54: Stopwatch

    Games & Applications View Calendar: The calendar pop-up window is displayed. Delete Tasks: Deletes All Completed, All Past Tasks or All Tasks. Stopwatch This menu allows you to record the elapsed time of an event. The duration of an individual lap time (up to 20 times) and the total time can be displayed.

  • Page 55: Call History

    Call History You can check the record of missed, received, and dialed calls only if the network supports Calling Line Identification (CLI) within the service area. The number and name (if available) are displayed together with the date and time of the call.

  • Page 56: All Calls

    Call History All Calls Allows you to view all of missed, received, and dialed call records. Call Duration This allows you to view the duration of incoming and outgoing calls. You can also reset the call times. The following timers are available: Last Call Length of the last call.

  • Page 57: Vision

    Vision Video/Radio 'Rogers On Demand' brings you on- demand access to the live radio and the video clip Music 'Rogers Music Player' allows you to listen to the music which stored in both external and internal memory cards and also connects you to the music download site.

  • Page 58: Messages

    Messages This menu includes functions related to SMS (Short Message Service), MMS (Multimedia Message Service), voice mail, as well as the network’s service messages. Rogers IM The Instant Messaging feature can only be used with the support of the network operator or communities such as Windows Live and Yahoo! Messenger.

  • Page 59: Conversations List

    Auto Sign In: You may set the automatic IM Login process by choosing between the ’When Power On’ or ’When IM Start’ options. Network: You may check your IM Network Profiles or Server Address information. IM Information This indicates the Instant Messaging Client Information such as Client Name and Version Number.

  • Page 60: Contact List

    Messages 1. All Contacts: Online contact and Offline contact will be shown together on contact list which is called Mobile Device. Both Online Contact and Offline Contact will be shown in alphabetical orders. 2. Online and Offline: Online contact list and Offline contact list will be shown separately by the name of ‘Online’...

  • Page 61: Conversation Screen

    Saved Conversations: This is where a user can view saved conversations. Settings: Please refer to the previous Settings Menu. Sign Out: This begins the Logout process. When cursor is located on a Contact Add Contact: This adds a new contact to the selected contacts list;...

  • Page 62: Mobilemail

    Messages Text Entry Settings: This selects the T9 predictive mode Language. Note • In the conversation window, you can use the up/down navigation key for scrolling through the conversation. • Maximum number of characters supported by a message is 400 characters for receiving and 128 characters for sending.

  • Page 63: Create Message

    Create Message Note If you select a graphic or an audio file while writing a multimedia message, the file loading time will take about 5 seconds. You will not be able to activate any key during the file loading time. When the file loading is complete, you will be able to write a multimedia message.
  • Page 64 Messages • Advanced Settings: Set the White Balance as Auto / Daylight / Incandescent / C loudy / Fluorescent / Night mode. Colour Effects includes options such as Color / Sepia / Mono / Negative. Shutter Tones can be set to Tone 1/Tone 2/Tone 3.

  • Page 65: Inbox

    • Select Slide: If the message has more than one slide, you can select and move to the desired slide.(Only for Multimedia Message) • Set Slide: Sets the Duration, Text color and background Colour of the selected slide.(Only for Multimedia Message) •...

  • Page 66: Drafts

    Messages Save Contact Info: You can save the sender's phone number in the Contact List. Delete: You can delete the current message. Forward: You can forward the selected message to another party. Reply All: Allows you to reply to all recipients on the selected message (Only for Multimedia messages).

  • Page 67: Sent

    Another attempt will be made to send the failed message and after two unsuccessful attempts, the message will no longer be sent automatically order to send the message that has failed, you must press Resend from the Options menu. After the maximum number of Send attempts has been reached the Send function has failed.

  • Page 68: Templates

    Messages Note Please check with your network service provider for details of their service in order to configure the handset accordingly. Templates Text Templates There are 6 predefined messages in the list. You can view and edit the template messages or create new messages. The following [Options] are available.

  • Page 69: Message Settings

    Message Settings Text Message Message Centre Number: If you want to send a text message, you can get the address of the SMS centre by using this menu. Message Subject: You can enter the SMS Subject from this menu. Reply via Same Message Centre: When a message is sent, it allows the recipients to reply and charge the cost of the reply to your telephone bill.

  • Page 70: Voicemail

    Messages Voicemail This menu allows you to set the voice center number if this feature is supported by the network service provider. Please check with your network service provider for details of their service in order to configure the handset accordingly. Service Messages You can set the Service option to determine whether you will receive service...

  • Page 71: Contacts

    Contacts Contact List This menu allows you to save and manage contact address information. The Contacts’ functions allow you to add a new address or search saved contact addresses by name. New Contact This menu allows you to add a new contact address.

  • Page 72: Service Dial Numbers

    Contacts Service Dial Numbers You can view the list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your network provider. Such numbers could include the emergency, directory assistance and voice mail numbers. 1. Select the Service dial number option. 2. The names of the available services will be shown.

  • Page 73: Settings

    Settings Audio & Ring Tunes There can be sound modes: Volume1 to 7, Vibrate All, Silent All can be changed from the Volume menu under Ring tone. In addition, pressing and holding the [Star] key on idle screen mode can swap Vibrating Mode On or Vibrating Mode Off.

  • Page 74: Power On/Off Tones

    Settings Power On/Off Tones Allows you to select a Power On/Off tone. You can select to turn them to be On or Off. Display Wallpapers You can select the background picture in standby mode. Backlight Timer Use this to select whether or not the phone uses the backlight.

  • Page 75: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Your phone has built-in Bluetooth wireless technology, which makes it possible for you to connect your phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices such as a hands free device, PC, PDA, a remote screen, or other phones. Only one of the devices registered in your phone can be connected at a time.

  • Page 76: Turn On/Off

    Settings Turn On/Off This menu sets the Bluetooth on or off using the navigation key. Search New Device This function allows you to search and add new device at once. Paired Devices This function allows you to view the list of all devices that are paired with your phone at once.

  • Page 77: Date & Time

    Date & Time Set Date This allows you to enter the day, month and year. You can change the date format via the Date Format menu option. Date Format MM/DD/YYYY(month/day/year) DD/MM/YYYY(day/month/year) YYYY/MM/DD(year/month/day) Set Time This allows you to enter the current time. You can choose the time format via the Time Format menu option.

  • Page 78: Call Barring

    Settings Video Calls • All Video Calls: Diverts all incoming video calls unconditionally. • If Busy: Diverts incoming video calls when the line is busy. • If No Answer: Diverts incoming video calls when there is no answer. • If Out of Reach: Diverts incoming video calls when the handset is turned off or the handset is out of the network service coverage.

  • Page 79: Answer Mode

    Answer Mode This allows you to determine how to answer the phone. Any Key: You can answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except the [END] key. Send Key Only: You can only answer an incoming call by pressing the [SEND] key.

  • Page 80: Video Call

    Settings Video Call Mirror: This menu allows you to reverse your picture as a mirror image. Security Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features and settings of your phone. They are described in the following sections. Phone Lock You can use a security code to avoid unauthorized use of the phone.

  • Page 81: Change Codes

    FDN On/Off: Select whether to activate FDN or not. PIN authentication is required. F DN List: Displays the current FDN list. You can edit, add, or delete fixed dial numbers. PIN2 authentication is required to edit the list. And the configuration information is saved on the SIM.

  • Page 82: Flight Mode

    Settings Flight Mode This allows you to use only the phone’s features that do not require the use of the wireless network when you are in an airplane or in places where the wireless network is prevented. If you set the flight mode on, the will be displayed on the screen instead of the network signal icon.

  • Page 83: Reset Settings

    Reset Settings This function allows you to restore factory settings. To do this, you need the security code. Clear Memory Deletes downloaded/user created contents (e.g.: images, videos) from Handset content and the External Memory card. Phone Contents: Deletes all downloaded/user created Images, Videos &...

  • Page 84: 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 a service engineer. How do I view the list of outgoing calls, incoming calls and missed calls? Press the [SEND] key.
  • Page 85 Why does the battery life get shorter in standby mode? The battery is worn out. As time passes, the battery life gradually becomes shorter. If the battery lasts about half the amount of time as when first purchased, it’s time to purchase a new battery.

  • Page 86: Accessories

    Travel Adapter Battery Vehicle Power Adapter 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...

  • Page 87: 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 88 Safety Guidelines Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Do not touch 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 89 Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy.

  • Page 90: Safety Information

    Safety Guidelines Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, marked clearly.
  • Page 91 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 92 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 Centre. Do not paint your phone. The data saved in your phone might...

  • Page 93: Fda Consumer Update

    When you use the phone in public places, set the ring tone to vibration so as not to disturb others. Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it in your ear. FDA Consumer Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Centre for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones.
  • Page 94 Safety Guidelines Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones; Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of...
  • Page 95 3. What kinds of phones are the sub- ject of this update? The term ‘wireless phone’ refers here to handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called ‘cell’, ‘mobile’, or ‘PCS’ phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head.
  • Page 96 Safety Guidelines Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers.
  • Page 97 Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world. The project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues.
  • Page 98 Safety Guidelines The FCC website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ rfsafety) gives directions for locating the FCC identification number on your phone so you can find your phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing. 8. What has the FDA done to mea- sure the radio frequency energy coming from wireless phones? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a...
  • Page 99 If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna.

  • Page 100: Driver Safety Tips

    Safety Guidelines Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI.
  • Page 101 When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips: 1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most phones offer, including automatic redial and memory.
  • Page 102 Safety Guidelines 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red light or otherwise stationary.

  • Page 103: Consumer Information On Sar

    For more information, please call to 888-901-SAFE, or visit our website www. wow-com.com 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...
  • Page 104 Safety Guidelines The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for use at the ear is 1.12 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this user’s manual, is 0.612 W/kg. (Body-worn measurements differ among phones models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements.) While there may be differences between SAR levels of various...

  • Page 105: Glossary

    Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the feature on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Call Barring Ability to restrict outgoing and incoming calls. Call Divert Ability to reroute calls to another number.
  • Page 106 Glossary Line Identification Services (Caller ID) Service allowing subscribers to view or block the telephone numbers of callers. Conference Calls Ability to establish a conference call involving up to five additional parties. Phone Password Security code used to unlock the phone when you have selected the option to lock it automatically each time it switches on.

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