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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Important Safety
Precautions

Table of Contents

Welcome

Important Information

FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance 7

Industry Canada Compliance

Technical Details

FCC RF Exposure Information

Bodily Contact During Operation

Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna

Caution

Phone Overview

Menus Overview

Getting Started with Your
Phone

The Battery

Installing the Battery

Removing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Battery Charge Level

Battery Temperature Protection

Turning the Phone On and Off

Turning the Phone On

Turning the Phone Off

Signal Strength

Screen Icons

Using the Touch Sensitive Keys

Making Calls

Correcting Dialing Mistakes

Redialing Calls

Receiving Calls

Quick Access to Convenient
Features

Vibrate Mode

Lock Mode

Mute Function

Volume Quick Adjustment

Call Waiting

Caller ID

Speed Dialing

Using Phone Menus

Menu Access

Contacts

1. List Entries

2. New Entry

3. Groups

4. Speed Dials

5. Voice Dials

Some of contents in this user guide maybe different from your phone

depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Features

and specifications might be subject to change without prior notice.

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Summary of Contents for 8500

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE LG 850 0 Please read this manual carefully before operating your mobile phone Retain it for future reference ENGLISH P N MMBB0221201 1 0 H U S E R G U I D E L G 8 5 0 0 ...

Page 2: ...r phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode 3 Never store your phone in temperatures less than 4 F or greater than 122 F 4 Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or flammable materials 5 When riding in a car do not leave your phone or set up the hands free kit near to the air bag If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is deployed you...

Page 3: ...rcuit boards of the phone 4 Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generate sparks 5 Do not damage the power cord by bending twisting pulling or heating Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause a fire or electric shock 6 Do not place any heavy items on the power cord Do not allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause electric shock or fire 7 Do not handle t...

Page 4: ... could cause asphyxiation or suffocation resulting in serious injury or death 6 Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire 7 Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers 8 Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories Faulty installation or service ...

Page 5: ...he Phone On and Off 14 Turning the Phone On 14 Turning the Phone Off 14 Signal Strength 15 Screen Icons 15 Using the Touch Sensitive Keys 15 Making Calls 16 Correcting Dialing Mistakes 16 Redialing Calls 17 Receiving Calls 17 Quick Access to Convenient Features 18 Vibrate Mode 18 Lock Mode 18 Mute Function 18 Volume Quick Adjustment 18 Call Waiting 19 Caller ID 19 Speed Dialing 19 Using Phone Menu...

Page 6: ... Music Media 35 1 Music 35 1 1 Music Player 35 1 2 My Music List 35 1 3 Memory Info 36 2 Ringtones 36 3 Wallpaper 36 4 Video 37 5 Camera 37 5 1 Take Photo 37 5 2 Take Video 38 6 My Albums 38 6 1 Sound Album 38 6 2 Picture Album 38 6 3 Video Album 39 6 4 Online Album 39 6 5 External Memory 39 7 TV Radio 40 8 Memory Info 40 Shop 40 Games 41 Tools Apps 41 1 Get New 41 2 GPS Services 42 3 Calculator 4...

Page 7: ... Mode 60 Safety 61 TIA Telecommunications Industry Association Safety Information 61 Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal 61 Antenna Care 61 Phone Operation 61 Tips on Efficient Operation 62 Driving 62 Electronic Devices 62 Pacemakers 62 Persons with Pacemakers 62 Hearing Aids 62 Other Medical Devices 63 Health Care Facilities 63 Vehicles 63 Posted Facilities 63 Aircraft 63 Blasting Areas 63 Potenti...

Page 8: ...y locations Bluetooth wireless technology Bilingual capabilities English and French Important Information This user s guide provides important information on the use and operation of your phone Please read all the information carefully prior to using the phone for the best performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone Any unapproved changes or modifications will void your warrant...

Page 9: ... in the wireless section as IS 95 Its battery life is twice as long as IS 95 High speed data transmission is also possible Technical Details 8 Technical Details CDMA Standard Basic Air Interface TIA EIA IS 95A TSB 74 ANSI J STD 008 TIA EIA IS2000 CDMA Dual mode Air Interface 14 4kbps radio link protocol and inter band operations IS 95 adapted for PCS frequency band CDMA2000 1xRTT Air Interface MAS...

Page 10: ...extended or retracted Third party belt clips holsters and similar accessories containing metallic components should not be used Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain 0 6 inches 1 5 cm distance between the user s body and the back of the phone and have not been tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure limits Vehicle Mounted External Antenna Optional if available A minimum separation d...

Page 11: ...lectmenuitems LockModeKeyUsetosetthelockfunction fromstandbymodepressandhold for3seconds Side KeysUsetoadjusttheringervolumeinstandbymodeandtheearpiecevolumeduringacall Voice Dial KeyUseforquickaccesstoVoiceDialing Charger PortConnectsthephonetothebatterychargerorotheravailableaccessories SideCameraKey Speakerphone KeyUseforquickaccesstoCamerafunction Pressandholdfor3 secondstousethecamera Duringa...

Page 12: ... 7 Erase History 1 All Calls 2 Dialed Calls 3 Received Calls 4 Missed Calls 3 Messaging 1 Voice Mail 2 Text and Multimedia 1 Send New 2 Inbox 3 Outbox Sent 4 Templates 5 Drafts 6 Saved 7 Erase Messages 8 Settings 9 Memory Info 3 Web Alerts 4 E mail Get New Online e mail 5 IM Chat Get New Online IM 6 Short Codes 1 Directory 2 Templates 4 Wireless Web 5 Music Media 1 Music 2 Ringtones 3 Wallpaper 4 ...

Page 13: ...Clock Format 6 Menu Style 7 Dialing Font 3 Games Tools 1 Backlight Settings 2 Volume 3 Notifications 4 Others 5 Memory Info 4 Others 1 Nav Key Shortcuts 2 Call Setup 3 Language 4 TTY Mode 5 Data Setup 6 Memory Info 7 Touch Sensor Level 5 Bluetooth 1 Power 2 Device List 3 Discovery Mode 4 Device Name 5 Bluetooth Info 6 GPS 1 On 2 Emergency Only E911 7 System 1 Phone Info 2 System 3 Security 8 Airpl...

Page 14: ... by pressing the upper area of it To remove the battery slide the battery latch to the left and release the battery Charging the Battery To use the charger provided with your phone WARNING Use only the charger provided with the phone Using any charger other than the one included with the LG 8500 may damage your phone or battery 1 Plug the end of the adapter into the phone s charger port and the ot...

Page 15: ...atically turn off When you turn the phone back on a message pops up alerting you that the phone was powered off for your safety Turning the Phone On and Off Turning the Phone On 1 Install a charged battery or connect the phone to an external power source such as a vehicle power charger or hands free car kit 2 Press for a few seconds until the LCD screen lights up Turning the Phone Off 1 Press and ...

Page 16: ...uchpad looks great and is fun to use Get the most out of your Chocolate touch keys by following these tips A light touch with clean and dry fingers work best for the heat sensitive touchpad Press directly in the center of the key to activate the key Using gloves or a phone case with a protective plastic covering may make the keypad more difficult to use Protect your phone from severe impact becaus...

Page 17: ...te the keys Keep metal and other conductive material away from the surface of the touchpad because contact may cause electronic interference Making Calls 1 Make sure the phone is turned on If not press for about 3 seconds 2 Enter the phone number include the area code if needed 3 Press lf the phone is locked enter the lock code Call Failed indicates the call did not go through 4 Press to end the c...

Page 18: ...one is ringing the ringing or vibration is muted for that call Note If you tap Right Soft Key Ignore while the phone is ringing the call will end Tip Using Speakerphone During a Call You can activate speakerphone mode only available when a headset device or Bluetooth headset is not connected using side camera key during a call The is displayed on the upper right side of your screen To deactivate s...

Page 19: ... the password Mute Function The Mute function prevents the other party from hearing your voice but allows you to hear the other party To quickly activate Mute tap Left Soft Key Mute then to cancel tap Left Soft Key Unmute Volume Quick Adjustment Quickly adjust ringer and earpiece volumes by pressing the up side volume key to increase and down side volume key to decrease Note Until you change it th...

Page 20: ...out this function Caller ID Caller ID displays the number and or name of the incoming call Check with your service provider to ensure they offer this feature Speed Dialing Speed Dialing allows you to make phone calls quickly and easily with a few key presses Speed Dial number 1 is set to call your Voice Mail To dial Speed Dials For Speed Dials 1 to 9 press and hold the Speed Dial number For Speed ...

Page 21: ...ion in your phone s memory Access and Options 1 Tap Left Soft Key Menu 2 Press Contacts 3 Select a sub menu 1 List Entries 2 New Entry 3 Groups 4 Speed Dials 5 Voice Dials 6 Erase all Contacts 1 List Entries Allows you to view your Contacts list 1 Tap and press 2 Options from here Tap to scroll through your Contacts alphabetically Tap Right Soft Key Options to select one of the following New Messa...

Page 22: ...d a message to everyone in the selected group 1 Tap and press 2 Tap to highlight a group to view then press Tap Left Soft Key New to add a new group to the list Use to highlight a group then tap Right Soft Key Options Erase Message Rename Group Set Group Ringtone Erase All In Set Group Ringtone option you can customize ringtones using the sub options Default Ringtone Tap View to view the contact i...

Page 23: ...Contacts 1 Tap and press 2 Tap Left Soft Key New to record a new Voice Dial command Follow the phone s prompts Select if you want to start recording when the pop up message is displayed 6 Erase all Contacts Allows you to erase all of your Contacts at once 1 Tap and press 2 Press Yes Contacts 22 Contacts Note Recordings should be made in a normal use position speaker by your ear and microphone near...

Page 24: ... a sub menu 1 All Calls 2 Dialed Calls 3 Received Calls 4 Missed Calls 5 Call Timers 6 Data Connections 7 Erase History 1 All Calls Allows you to view the list of all calls up to 270 entries 1 Tap and press 2 Use to highlight an entry then Tap to view the entry Tap to place a call to the number Tap Right Soft Key Options to select Save Dial 1 Number Erase Erase All Tap to view the contact informat...

Page 25: ...ght an entry then Tap to view the entry Tap to place a call to the number Tap Right Soft Key Options to select Save View Contact Dial 1 Number Delete Delete All Tap to view the contact information Tap Left Soft Key Message to send a message 4 Missed Calls Allows you to view the list of missed calls up to 90 entries 1 Tap and press 2 Use to highlight an entry then Tap to view the entry Tap to place...

Page 26: ... Allows you to view the list of received and transmitted data calls 1 Tap and press 2 Use to highlight a data call list Data Transferred Connection Time 7 Erase History Allows you to erase selected call list s 1 Tap and press 2 Use to highlight the list of calls to erase then press All Calls Dialed Calls Received Calls Missed Calls 3 Tap Yes LG 8500_Eng_Telus qxd 10 9 06 8 31 PM Page 25 ...

Page 27: ...box sent text messages 100 outbox sent multimedia messages 50 template messages 50 draft messages 20 saved text messages 50 saved multimedia messages The information stored in the message is determined by phone mode and service capability Other limits to available characters per message may exist Please check with your service provider for system features and capabilities New Message Alert There a...

Page 28: ...nd information These are dependent upon the type of message you want to send The Basics of Sending a Message 1 Tap and press 2 Enter the phone number of the recipient or the email address Tap Right Soft Key Options Select the option s to customize Contacts to select a recipient from your Contacts list Call History to select a recipient from your Call History Group to select a recipient from your G...

Page 29: ...or Sound Album Select a sound and tap Left Soft Key Select Tap Right Soft Key Options For Record New option you can control Quality of the sound you record with the options High Medium Low You can also set Recording Time as either 30 Seconds or 1 Minute For Sound Album navigate what you want to select and try playing it by tapping Play 9 Tap Send A sending screen is displayed 2 Inbox The phone ale...

Page 30: ...the message into the Saved folder Detail Allows you to check the received message information Lock Unlock Locks or unlocks the selected message 3 Outbox Sent Up to 100 sent messages can be stored in Outbox View lists and contents of sent messages and verify whether the transmission was successful or not 1 Tap and press 2 Use to highlight an Outbox message 3 Options from here Left Soft Key Resend R...

Page 31: ...ected message from Templates Lock Unlock Locks or unlocks the selected message 5 Tap to send the selected message 5 Drafts Displays draft messages 1 Tap and press 2 Use to highlight a message 3 Tap Right Soft Key Options Erase Erase the selected message from the Drafts Lock Unlock Locks or unlocks the selected message 4 Tap to send the selected message 6 Saved Displays saved messages 1 Tap and pre...

Page 32: ...ap Outbox Sent to erase all messages stored in Outbox Tap Templates to erase all messages stored in Templates Tap Drafts to erase all messages stored in Drafts Tap Saved to erase all messages stored in Saved messages Tap All Messages to erase all messages stored in the Inbox Outbox Templates Drafts or Saved messages 2 Tap Yes 8 Settings Allows you to configure ten settings for messages 1 Tap and p...

Page 33: ...Report On Off Set delivery report to let you know if your message is delivered to the recipient Read Report On Off Set read report and you can check out if your message has been read by the recipient Callback Allows you to automatically send a designated callback number when you send a message Signature Allows you to create and or edit the signature 9 Memory Info Provides you with the memory infor...

Page 34: ... updated anytime 1 Tap and press 2 Use to select Get New or Online IM then press 6 Short Codes Shows you the Short Codes List 1 Tap and press Directory Templates Wireless Web The Wireless Web feature allows you to view Internet content especially designed for your mobile phone Access and selections within this feature are dependent upon your service provider For specific information on Wireless We...

Page 35: ...sing the web via the phone is not like using your home computer Site providers have selected only the critical aspects of their site to present to wireless phone users and have removed most graphics Ending the Wireless Web Session You can end a Wireless Web session by pressing Navigating through the Browser While using the Wireless Web you will find the following content Numbered options some opti...

Page 36: ...s 3 Wallpaper 4 Video 5 Camera 6 My Albums 7 TV Radio 8 Memory Info 1 Music Transform your LG Chocolate into a portable music player Expand your collection with the TELUS music library and even set a music alarm using your favourite song 1 Tap and press 1 1 Music Player Tap and press Left Soft Key to exit the menu Tap and press Right Soft Key options 1 2 My Music List Displays the list of music fi...

Page 37: ...plays the information of the files Memory Info Displays the memory information 3 Wallpaper Allows you to download new Wallpaper Use this menu when you want to get another wallpaper other than the default wallpapers in Display Wallpaper menu 1 Tap and press 2 Tap Get New 3 When connected to the application homepage and you download wallpapers the downloaded files are located under Music Media Wallp...

Page 38: ...cent Color Effects Normal Sepia Black White Negative Solari Night Mode On Off Memory in Use Phone Memory Card Memory Available only when a microSDTM card is inserted 3 Take a picture by pressing 4 Tap The picture is stored in Picture Album Using the Side Camera Key You can use the Side Camera Key to take a picutre when the flip is closed The picture is shown on the outside display 1 Press the Side...

Page 39: ...rd is inserted 3 Tap to begin recording and again to stop 4 Tap The recorded video is stored in Video Album 6 My Albums 6 1 Sound Album 1 Tap and press 2 Select your desired sound with and tap Right Soft Key Options 3 Select one of the following options Send Message Erase Rename Move Copy Erase All Details UploadOnlineAlbum 6 2 Picture Album Allows you to view pictures stored in the phone 1 Tap an...

Page 40: ...e Erase Yes No Rename Rename the selected video Move Yes No Copy Yes No Erase All Yes No Details Title Date Time Resolution File size Set As Wallpaper UploadOnlineAlbum Accesses the Online Album 6 4 Online Album Access the Online Album 1 Tap and press 6 5 External Memory Provides the folders for Picture Video Sound and Music when you insert the miniSD Card into the Phone 1 Tap and press 2 Select y...

Page 41: ...to access TELUS mobile TV 8 Memory Info Provides the memory information 1 Tap and press Shop Allows you to search and purchase from a variety of content provided by your service provider Access and Options 1 Tap Left Soft Key Menu 2 Press Shop After a few seconds you see the Home Page Music Media Shop 40 Music Media Shop LG 8500_Eng_Telus qxd 10 9 06 8 31 PM Page 40 ...

Page 42: ...the MIDlet to run Properties Displays the information of MIDlet Access and Options 1 Tap Left Soft Key Menu 2 Press Games 3 Select a sub menu Get New Tools Apps Allows you to make use of various tools and applications Access and Options 1 Tap Left Soft Key Menu 2 Press Tools Apps 3 Select a sub menu Get New GPS Services Calculator Alarm Clock Scheduler Notepad Ez Tip Calc World Clock Voice Memo 1 ...

Page 43: ...enter algebraic operators Use Navigation Keys to enter operators Tap to complete equation 4 Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities 1 Tap and press 2 Scroll to Alarm Clock and press 3 Tap Left Soft Key New to add a new alarm 4 Use to select Off Manual 10 Min Later 20 Min Later 30 Min Later 1 Hour Later then press 5 Set the time for alarm and press ...

Page 44: ...er Repeat Once Daily Mon Fri Weekly Month 2nd Mon Month 9Th Year 2nd MoofOct Year 9Th of Oct Expiration Set Expiration No Expiration 5 Tap 6 Notepad Allows you to add read edit and erase notes to yourself 1 Tap and press 2 Scroll to Notepad and tap 3 Tap Left Soft Key New to write a new note 4 Type your note using the numeric keypad and tap 7 Ez Tip Calc Allows you to quickly and easily calculate ...

Page 45: ...specific city 4 Tap Left Soft Key Set DST to set Daylight Saving Time for the selected city 9 Voice Memo Allows you to add listen to and erase short verbal reminders Recording a Voice Memo 1 Tap and press 2 Scroll to Voice Memo and press 3 Tap Record to record a new Voice Memo The phone prompts you to start recording after the beep 4 To finish recording press Save Playing a Voice Memo 1 Tap and pr...

Page 46: ...d Sound Move Yes No Copy Yes No Erase All Yes No Details Name File size Type Upload Online Accesses the Online Album Album Settings The Settings menu has options to customize your phone Access and Options 1 Tap Left Soft Key Menu 2 Press Settings 3 Select a sub menu 1 Sound 2 Display 3 Games Tools 4 Others 5 Bluetooth 6 GPS 7 System 8 Airplane Mode LG 8500_Eng_Telus qxd 10 9 06 8 31 PM Page 45 ...

Page 47: ...t types of messages 1 Tap and press 2 Select an incoming call type Voice Mail Text and Multimedia Web Alerts Reminder 3 Use to select a ringer then tap Left Soft Key Set to save the sound 1 1 3 Meeting Silent Mode Allows you to set silent mode proper for specific situations such as meetings 1 Tap and press 2 Use to set the setting then press to save the change On Off 1 2 Keypad 1 2 1 Keypad Sound ...

Page 48: ...et earpiece volume settings 1 Tap and press 2 Use to adjust the earpiece volume then tap to save the change 1 3 3 Power On Off Allows you to set the phone to sound a tone when the phone is powered on and off 1 Tap and press 2 Use to set the alert tone then tap to save the change On Off 1 4 Alerts 1 Tap and press 1 4 1 Service Change Alerts you when service changes On Off 1 4 2 Minute Beep Alerts y...

Page 49: ...d of background to be displayed on the phone 1 Tap and press 2 Select from different images then tap 3 Tap Left Soft Key Set 2 3 Backlight Allows you to set the duration for illuminating the LCD backlight 1 Tap and press 2 Use to select a setting then tap to save the change 7 Seconds 15 Seconds 30 Seconds Always On Always Off 2 4 Keypad Light Allows you to set the duration for illuminating the pho...

Page 50: ...con List 2 7 Dialing Font Allows you to set the size and color of the font for calling digits 1 Tap and press 2 Use to choose a setting then tap Normal Large 3 Games Tools 3 1 Backlight Settings Allows you to set the duration for illuminating the backlight 1 Tap and press 2 Use to select a setting then tap to save the change 7 Seconds 15 Seconds Always On Always Off 3 2 Volume Allows you to set vo...

Page 51: ...on of the phone 1 Tap and press 4 Others 4 1 Nav Key Shortcuts Assign a shortcut to your favorite and most frequently used function Select it from the list and then access it directly by pressing in standby mode 1 Tap and press 2 Read the disclaimer and press 3 Select a menu and press Left Nav Key Right Nav Key 4 2 Call Setup 4 2 1 Call Answer Allows you to determine how to handle an answered call...

Page 52: ...pend 1 when dialing 10 digit numbers However 1 will not prepend when dialing numbers that has less than 10 digits 1 Tap and press 2 Use to select a setting then press On Off 4 2 4 Auto Redial Allows you to set the length of time the phone waits before automatically redialing a number when the attempted call fails 1 Tap and press 2 Use to select a setting then press Off Every 10 Seconds Every 30 Se...

Page 53: ...through TTY equipment 3 TTY Hear Users who can hear but cannot talk send a text message and receive voice through TTY equipment 4 TTY Off Regular users send and receive without TTY equipment Connecting TTY Equipment and a Terminal 1 Connect a TTY cable to TTY connection on the terminal TTY connection location is same as the hands free earjack 2 Enter the phone menu and set up the desired TTY mode ...

Page 54: ... terminal TTY Full For hearing verbally impaired text message transmission text message receiving operator required TTY Talk For hearing impaired verbal voice transmission text message receiving operator required TTY Hear For verbally impaired audible text message transmission voice receiving operator required TTY Off For regular users voice transmission voice receiving Note The Data Connection Ki...

Page 55: ...p and press 4 7 Touch Sensor Level Allows you to control the sensitivity level of the touch pad on the slide of your phone 1 Tap and press 2 Use to select a setting then tap Super High Medium Low Settings 54 Settings Note When using the 1X HSPD data service via a USB data cable you may get better port speed if the port speed is set to 230 400 rather than 1 15 200 Tip To navigate using the Touch Ke...

Page 56: ...upports the following profiles Dial up networking profile DUN Tethered data connection over Bluetooth Headset profile HSP In band ringtone not supported Hands free profile HFP Three way calling and Phone number to a Voice tag not supported Generic access profile GAP Serial port profile SPP Service discovery application profile SDAP Advanced Audio Distribution A2DP Audio Video Remote Control AVRCP ...

Page 57: ...ropriate passkey typically 0000 Enter the passkey and tap 7 Once pairing is successful select Yes to connect with the device 8 Once connected you will see the device listed in the Paired Devices menu and the Bluetooth icon will show at the top of the LCD screen 5 3 Discovery Mode Allows you to set Visible 60 secs or Hidden 1 Tap and press 2 Use to select a setting then tap On 60 secs Off 5 4 Devic...

Page 58: ...phone model 7 1 1 My Number Allows you to view your phone number 1 Tap and press 7 1 2 SW Version Allows you to view the software version 1 Tap and press 7 1 3 Serving System Identifies the channel number of a system that is served and a SID Number This information is only for technical support 1 Tap and press 7 1 4 Icon Glossary Allows you to view all the icons and their meanings 1 Tap and press ...

Page 59: ...nd press 2 Use to select a NAM then press NAM 1 NAM 2 7 2 3 Call Guard Call Guard alerts you when roaming charges apply 1 Tap and press 2 Use to select a setting then press On Off 7 3 Security Allows you to secure the phone electronically 7 3 1 Lock Phone Keeps your phone from unauthorized use Once the phone is locked it is in restricted mode until the lock code is entered You can receive phone ca...

Page 60: ...of your phone number 3 Press Change Lock 4 Enter a old four digit lock code 5 Enter a new four digit lock code 6 Enter the new lock code again to confirm the original entry 7 3 3 Reset Defaults Allows you to reset your phone to the factory default settings 1 Tap and press 2 Enter the 4 digit password The lock code is commonly the last 4 digits of your phone number 3 Tap Reset Defaults 4 Read the s...

Page 61: ...ou are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited When your phone is in Airplane Mode it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information 1 Tap and press 2 Use to select a setting then press On Off Settings 60 Settings LG 8500_Eng_Telus qxd 10 9 06 8 31 PM Page 60 ...

Page 62: ...port 86 1986 ICNIRP 1996 Health Canada Safety Code 6 1999 Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature For example over 120 scientists engineers and physicians from universities government health agencies and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard C95 1 The design of your phone complies with the FC...

Page 63: ... wireless phone Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research Persons with Pacemakers Should ALWAYS k...

Page 64: ...aft FCC and Transport Canada regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations turn your phone OFF when in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radio Obey all signs and instructions Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentiall...

Page 65: ...f your battery by fire or with hazardous or flammable materials Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and or battery and could cause the battery to explode 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 short circuit the b...

Page 66: ...e Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and keep the minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone and clean the power plug pin when it is dirty Do not damage the power cord by bending twisting pulling or heating Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause a fire or electric shock When using the powe...

Page 67: ... the magnetic strip Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call Talking on your phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality due to heat generated during use When the phone is not used for a long period time store it in a safe place with the power cord unplugged Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment i e TV or radio may cause interference to ...

Page 68: ... Phones 1 Do wireless phones pose a health hazard The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones There is no proof however that wireless phones are absolutely safe Wireless phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy RF in the microwave range while being used They also emit very low levels of RF when in the Main Menu Screen Wh...

Page 69: ...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 wireless phone use on human health The FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the f...

Page 70: ...ncreasing distance from the source The so called cordless phones which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house typically operate at far lower power levels and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits 4 What are the results of the research done already The research done thus far has produced conflicting results and many studies have suffered from flaws in thei...

Page 71: ... studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human populations but 10 or more years follow up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects such as cancer This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer causing agent and the time tumors develop if they do may be many many years The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties ...

Page 72: ... the United States must comply with Federal Communications Commission FCC guidelines that limit radio frequency energy RF exposures The FCC established these guidelines in consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless telephones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate SAR of 1 6 watts per kilogram 1 6 W kg The FCC limit is consi...

Page 73: ... This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines 9 What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone If there is a risk from these products and at this point we do not know that there is it is probably very small But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks you can take a few simple steps to m...

Page 74: ...erence with medical equipment Radio frequency energy RF from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices For this reason the FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference EMI of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medi...

Page 75: ...ent s Requirements for Exposure to Radio Waves Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population T...

Page 76: ... W kg body worn measurements differ among phone models depending upon available accessories and FCC IC requirements While there may be differences between SAR levels of various phones and at various positions they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the...

Page 77: ... allows you to operate the phone and trickle charge the phone s battery from your vehicle USB Cable Connects your phone to your PC Headset Connects to your phone allowing hands free operation There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone Consult your local dealer for availability Optional items are sold separately LG 8500_Eng_Telus qxd 10 9 06 8 31 PM Page 76 ...

Page 78: ...G s sole option without charge to the original end user any defective component part of the phone or accessory 6 LG may use rebuilt reconditioned or new parts or components when repairing any product or replace a product with a rebuilt reconditioned or new product 2 WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 1 Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and customary manne...

Page 79: ... the sole responsibility of the shipping company 3 EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY No other express warranty is applicable to this product 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 LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ...

Page 80: ...e List 56 Device Name 56 Dialed Calls 24 Dialing Font 49 Discovery Mode 56 Display 48 Drafts 30 E E mail 33 Erase all Contacts 22 Erase History 25 Erase Messages 31 External Memory 39 Ez Tip Calc 43 G Games 41 Games Tools 49 Get New 41 GPS 57 GPS Services 42 Groups 21 I IM Chat 33 Important Safety Precautions 1 Inbox 28 K Keypad 46 Keypad Light 48 L Language 51 List Entries 20 Lock Mode 18 M Memor...

Page 81: ... Strength 15 Sound 46 Sound Album 38 Speed Dialing 19 Speed Dials 22 System 57 58 T Table of Contents 4 Take Video 38 Templates 30 Text and Multimedia 27 Tools Apps 41 Touch Sensor Level 54 TTY Mode 52 Turning the Phone On and Off 14 TV Radio 40 V Vibrate Mode 18 Video 37 Video Album 39 Voice Dials 22 Voice Mail 27 Voice Memo 44 Volume 47 49 Volume Quick Adjustment18 W Wallpaper 36 48 Web Alerts 3...

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