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Table of Contents

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Posted Facilities

Aircraft

Blasting Areas

Potentially Explosive Atmosphere 57

For Vehicles Equipped with an
Air Bag

Safety Information

Charger and Adapter Safety

Battery Information and Care

Explosion, Shock, and Fire
Hazards

General Notice

Warning! Important safety
information

Avoiding hearing damage

Using your phone safely

Avoiding hearing damage

Using headsets safely

FDA Consumer Update

10 Driver Safety Tips

Consumer Information on
SAR 78

FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility
(HAC) Regulations for Wireless
Devices 80

Accessories

Limited Warranty
Statement

Index

Summary of Contents for AX140

Page 1: ...ENGLISH P N MMBB0241501 H USER GUIDE A X 14 0 Please read this manual carefully before operating your mobile phone Retain it for future reference U S E R G U I D E A X 14 0 ...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2007 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 3: ...ttery to explode 2 Never place your 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 install...

Page 4: ...rely It may harm the internal circuit 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...

Page 5: ... as rubber plugs earphone connection parts of the phone etc This 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 servi...

Page 6: ...17 Removing the Battery 17 Charging the Battery 17 Battery Charge Level 17 Turning the Phone On and Off 18 Turning the Phone On 18 Turning the Phone Off 18 Signal Strength 18 Screen Icons 18 Making Calls 18 Redialing Calls 19 Receiving Calls 19 Quick Access to Convenient Features 20 Manner mode 20 Lock Mode 20 Mute Function 20 Call Waiting 20 Caller ID 21 Speed Dialing 21 Entering and Editing Info...

Page 7: ...t 29 4 Drafts 30 5 Voicemail 30 6 Templates 30 7 Settings 30 Auto Save 31 Auto Delete 31 Entry Mode 31 Speed Messaging 31 Auto View 31 Auto Play 31 Signature 31 Callback 32 8 Delete All 32 Organizer 32 1 Calendar 32 2 Notepad 33 Phone Info 34 1 My Number 34 2 SW Version 34 3 Icon Glossary 34 Voice Service 34 1 Voice Dialing 34 2 Record Voice 35 Contacts 36 1 New Contact 36 2 Contact List 36 3 Grou...

Page 8: ...41 4 Calculator 41 5 World Clock 42 6 Stopwatch 42 7 Unit Converter 42 Settings 43 1 Sound 43 1 1 Ringtones 43 1 2 Volume 43 1 3 Message Alerts 43 1 4 Alert Type 44 1 5 Service Alerts 44 1 5 1 Service Change 44 1 5 2 Minute Beep 44 1 5 3 Call Connect 44 1 5 4 Back to Top 44 1 6 Power On Off Tones 44 2 Display 45 2 1 Wallpaper 45 2 2 Banner 45 2 3 Backlight 45 2 4 LCD Contrast 45 2 5 Menu Style 46 ...

Page 9: ...e Mode 50 4 7 TTY Mode 50 5 Network 51 5 1 System Select 51 5 2 Set NAM 51 5 3 Auto NAM 52 5 4 Serving System 52 6 Voice Service 52 6 1 Set Voice Dialing 52 6 2 Train Words 53 7 Memory 53 7 1 Common Memory 53 7 2 Reserved Memory 53 Safety 54 TIA Safety Information 54 Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal 54 Antenna Care 54 Phone Operation 55 Tips on Efficient Operation 55 Driving 55 Electronic Device...

Page 10: ...tery Information and Care 59 Explosion Shock and Fire Hazards 59 General Notice 60 Warning Important safety information 62 Avoiding hearing damage 62 Using your phone safely 62 Avoiding hearing damage 63 Using headsets safely 63 FDA Consumer Update 64 10 Driver Safety Tips 74 Consumer Information on SAR 78 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 80 Accessories 83 Limited...

Page 11: ... ID G 22 key keypad G Menu driven interface with prompts for easy operation and configuration G Any key answer auto answer auto retry one touch and speed dialing with 99 memory locations G Bilingual English and Spanish capabilities G Internal antenna described as antenna throughout this user guide Important Information This user s guide provides important information on the use and operation of yo...

Page 12: ... MHz and Personal Communication Services PCS at 1 9 GHz CDMA technology uses a feature called DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum that enables the phone to keep communication from being crossed and to use one frequency channel by multiple users in the same specific area This results in a 10 fold capacity increase when compared with analog mode In addition features such as soft softer handoff hard...

Page 13: ... TIA EIA 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 AirInterface Network TIA EIA IS 634 TIA EIA IS 651 TIA EIA IS 41 C TIA EIA IS 124 MAS BS PCSC RS Intersystem operations Non signaling data comm Service TIA EIA IS 96 B TIA EIA IS 637 IS 801 Speech CODEC Short messa...

Page 14: ... this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards Bodily Contact During Operation This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0 6 inches 1 5 cm from the body To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements a minimum separation distance of 0 6 inches 1 5 cm must be maintained between the user s body and the back of the phone including the antenna ...

Page 15: ...information about RF exposure visit the FCC website at www fcc gov Caution Use only the supplied and approved antenna Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications could impair call quality damage the phone void your warranty and or result in violation of FCC regulations Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin a minor burn may result Contac...

Page 16: ...ngtones and Wallpaper 9 Right Soft Key Use to select an action within a menu 10 OK Key Selects the function displayed at the bottom of the LCD between the Left and Right Soft Key functions 1 1 END PWR Key Use to turn the power on off and to end a call Also use to return to the main menu display screen 12 BACK Key Press to delete a single space or character Press and hold to delete entire words Pre...

Page 17: ...s Organizer 1 Calendar 2 Notepad Phone Info 1 My Number 2 SW Version 3 Icon Glossary Voice Service 1 Voice Dialing 2 Record Voice Contacts 1 New Contact 2 Contact List 3 Groups 4 Speed Dials 5 My Contact Info Recent Calls 1 Missed Calls 2 Dialed Calls 3 Received Calls 4 All Calls 5 Call Timer 1 Last Call 2 Home Calls 3 Roam Calls 4 All Calls My Media 1 Images 2 Audio 1 Default 2 Downloaded 3 Recor...

Page 18: ...Emergency s 4 Change Lock Code 5 Reset Default 4 Call Settings 1 Answer Options 2 Auto Retry 3 One Touch Dial 4 Voice Privacy 5 Auto Volume 6 Airplane Mode 7 TTY Mode 5 Network 1 System Select 2 Set NAM 3 Auto NAM 4 Serving System 6 Voice Service 1 Set Voice Dialing 2 Train Words 7 Memory 1 Common Memory 2 Reserved Memory Menu Access Press Left Soft Key Menu to access nine phone menus There are tw...

Page 19: ... Warning Use only the charger provided with the phone Using any charger other than the one included with the AX140 may damage your phone or battery 1 Plug the end of the adapter into the phone s charger port and the other end into an electrical outlet 2 The charge time varies depending upon the battery level Battery Charge Level The battery charge level is shown at the top right of the LCD screen ...

Page 20: ...l quality depends on the signal strength in your area The signal strength is indicated on the screen as the number of bars next to the signal strength icon The more bars the better the signal strength If the signal quality is poor move to an open area If you are in a building the reception may be better near a window Screen Icons To see the icon glossary go to Menu Phone Info Icon Glossary on your...

Page 21: ...an also select any of these to redial Receiving Calls 1 When the phone rings or vibrates press to answer 2 Press twice to end the call Note If the phone is restricted you can only dial phone numbers saved in the Emergency Numbers or your Contacts list To turn off this function Menu Settings Security Enter lock code Restricted Calls None OK Note If you press while the phone is ringing the ringing o...

Page 22: ... Left Soft Key Mute then to cancel press Left Soft Key Unmute Call Waiting Your cellular service may offer call waiting While a call is in progress two beeps indicate another incoming call When call waiting is enabled you may put the active call on hold while you answer the other incoming call Check with your cellular service provider for information about this function 1 Press to receive a waitin...

Page 23: ...y can be assigned to a specific phone number By pressing and holding down a number key your phone will recall the phone number associated from the Contacts list and display it briefly while simultaneously dialing that phone number for you Speed Dial Number 1 is set to Voice Mailbox by default and is unchangeable Dialing Single Digit Speed Dials from 2 to 9 Press and hold the Speed Dial number OR E...

Page 24: ...ord and insert a space Clear Press to delete a single space or character Hold to delete the whole message Punctuation In T9 mode press to insert punctuation in a word and complete a sentence Text Input Modes There are four modes for entering text numbers special characters and punctuation In a text entry field pressing Left Soft Key displays a pop up list of text modes T9Word T9 Mode Also known as...

Page 25: ...e to type numbers using one keystroke per number Symbols Mode Use to insert special characters or punctuation There are 36 special characters Changing Letter Case Text can be capitalized when in T9 and Abc input mode Press to reach the following Initial Cap T9Word Abc Only the first letter is capitalized and subsequent letters are lower case Caps Lock T9WORD ABC All letters are capitalized Lower C...

Page 26: ...ng Through Your Contacts 1 Press Contact List to display your Contacts alphabetically 2 Use to scroll through the list Searching by Letter 1 Press Contact List to display your Contacts alphabetically 2 Press or press repeatedly the key on the keypad that corresponds with the search letter Searching Options 1 Press Contact List 2 Press Right Soft Key Options 3 Select the search criteria use then pr...

Page 27: ...r Contacts alphabetically 2 Use to select the Contact entry then press 3 Use to select the phone number 4 Press to place the call From Recent Calls 1 Press Left Soft Key Menu 2 Press Recent Calls 3 Use to select the type of recent call then press Missed Calls Dialed Calls Received Calls All Calls 4 Use to select the phone number 5 Press to place the call Speed Dialing For a single digit Speed Dial...

Page 28: ...send text messages pages and e mail transmissions Each message has a destination Address 1 and information Message These are dependent upon the type of message you want to send The Basics of Sending a Text Message 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Enter the recipient s address 3 Press to access the message screen 4 Type your message text or e mail 5 Press Send A confirmation message is displayed Customizing...

Page 29: ...a message you can insert customized text 1 Create a new message 2 Use to highlight Message and then press 3 Press Right Soft Key Options 4 Select the option s to customize Add Graphic Animation Sound Templates Signature Text Format Alignment Font Size Font Style Text Color Background Save as Draft Priority Level Normal Urgent Callback On Off Edit Delivery Notice Enhanced Normal Cancel Cancels edit...

Page 30: ...e Unread Sent Messages Unread urgent message Lock 2 Inbox Viewing Your Inbox Up to 50 received messages can be stored in the Inbox 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Use to highlight an Inbox message G Left Soft Key Reply complying with the kinds of messages text G Right Soft Key Options 3 Use to highlight an Inbox message then press 4 While viewing the selected message press Left Soft Key Reply or Right Sof...

Page 31: ...sent messages and verify whether the transmission was successful or not 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Use to highlight an Outbox message then press While viewing the selected Outbox message press Left Soft Key Resend to or press Right Soft Key Options Resend Use to resend the message Delete Deletes the selected message Forward Forwards a received message to other destination address es Save Contact Save...

Page 32: ...ve All 5 Voicemail Allows you to view new voice messages recorded in the voice mail box Your phone will alert you when you receive a new voice message Checking Your Voicemail Box 1 Press Left Soft Key G Press Left Soft Key Clear to delete information then select Clear Count G Press to listen to the message s 6 Templates Allows you to display edit and add text phrases These text strings allow you t...

Page 33: ...ng This feature allows you to speed dial text messages For example 1 Assign the number 2 as a speed dial for one of your contacts 2 Compose a new text message when entering the destination address instead of entering the exact numbers hold down the number 2 key and the text message will be automatically sent to that contact Auto View Allows you to directly display the content when receiving a mess...

Page 34: ...ur Inbox Sent or Saved messages folders You can also erase all messages at the same time 1 Press Left Soft Key Inbox Sent Drafts All Messages Organizer 1 Calendar Allows you to conveniently keep and access your agenda s Simply store your appointments and your phone will alert you with a reminder of your appointment 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Use to highlight the scheduled day Moves cursor to the left...

Page 35: ...Press Left Soft Key New to write a new note 3 Type the note then press A confirmation message is displayed briefly then your list of notes is displayed Viewing a Notepad Entry 1 Access Notepad and highlight the entry 2 To erase press Right Soft Key Options Delete Edit Delete All To edit highlight the entry then press View and press Left Soft Key Edit Or press Right Soft Key Options and Edit ...

Page 36: ...Allows you to view the list of numbers programmed with voice dialing or add a voice dial to a number stored in your Contacts 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Options from here G Press Left Soft Key New to record a new voice dial Follow the phone s prompts G Use to highlight a voice dial and press Right Soft Key Options to choose one of the following Play Re record Delete Delete All Note Recordings should b...

Page 37: ...o title is the date and time of recording 4 While the highlight is still on the recording press Right Soft Key Options to access the following Set As Cancel Accessing and Listening to the Recorded Voices 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Press Left Soft Key List 3 Scroll to the recorded voice you want to listen to and press Play 4 Press Right Soft Key Options to select one as necessary Set As Delete Rename ...

Page 38: ... Soft Key 2 Enter the name then press 3 Select the information you want 4 Enter the number then press 5 Continue saving the entry as necessary 2 Contact List Allows you to view your Contact list 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Options from here G Press to scroll through your Contacts alphabetically G Press Right Soft Key Options to select one of the following Send Message Delete Edit Call Delete All Cance...

Page 39: ...group G Use to highlight a group then press Right Soft Key Options to change the name of the group or delete the group Delete Send Message Rename Group Set Group Ringtone Delete All 4 Speed Dials Allows you to view your Speed Dials list designate new Speed Dials or remove Speed Dial designations entered in your Contacts 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Use to highlight the Speed Dial position or enter the ...

Page 40: ...e last phone numbers or Contact entries for calls you placed accepted or missed It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list 1 Missed Calls Allows you to view the list of missed calls up to 40 entries 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Use to highlight an entry Note You cannot edit phone number but you can add a...

Page 41: ...ress End Key to return to the standby mode 3 Received Calls Allows you to view the list of incoming calls up to 40 entries 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Use to highlight an entry 4 All Calls Allows you to erase selected call list s 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 The history of all calls is displayed 5 Call Timer Allows you to view the duration of selected calls 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Use to highlight a call l...

Page 42: ...ress Left Soft Key 2 Select Default Downloaded Recorded Voice then press Tools Your phone tools include a My Menu Alarm Clock Ez Tip Calc Calculator World Clock Stopwatch and Unit Converter Make use of your phone as a multi purpose device for your convenience 1 My Menu Lets you access your favorite menu quickly by customizing my menu Max 12 items can be stored in My Menu 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Se...

Page 43: ...s to select one of the following only for Manual option Once Daily Mon Fri Sat Sun 5 Use to highlight Alarm tone press Left Soft Key Set and select a ringtone 6 Press Save 3 Ez Tip Calc Allows you to quickly and easily estimate the initial amounts for a bill with the calculated amount of the bill the amount and percentage of the tip and the number of people as variables 1 Press 4 Calculator Allows...

Page 44: ...ar across the world map and display the date time in that location 3 Press Left Soft Key Set DST 6 Stopwatch Stopwatch is available just as common stopwatches we see and use in daily life 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Press Start to start and press Stop to stop G You can use the Lap function using Left Soft Key Lap Max 20 lap time is available And lap time can be recorded 3 Press Left Soft Key Reset to ...

Page 45: ...ricted Calls 3 Use to select a ringer then press 1 2 Volume Allows you to set various volume settings 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Select Master Volume Key Tone Volume Earpiece Volume Speaker Volume 3 Use to adjust the volume of the ringer then press to save the setting 1 3 Message Alerts Allows you to select the alert tones type for a new message 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Select Text Msg Voicemail All M...

Page 46: ...2 Select an alert option 1 5 1 Service Change Alerts you when service changes 1 5 2 Minute Beep Alerts you 50 seconds before the end of every minute during a call 1 5 3 Call Connect Alerts you when the call is connected 1 5 4 Back to Top Alerts you when you scroll through the end of a menu list 3 Use to set On Off then press 1 6 Power On Off Tones Allows you to set the phone to sound a tone when t...

Page 47: ...nner Allows you to enter a string of up to 12 characters which display on the LCD screen 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Use to select On 3 Use and enter your banner text then press 2 3 Backlight Allows you to set the duration for illuminating the backlight 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Choose a submenu then press Main Screen Keypad Brightness 2 4 LCD Contrast Allows you to set the level of contrast for your LC...

Page 48: ... select English or Spanish then press 2 7 Clocks Calendar Allows you to select the type of clocks displayed on the main LCD 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Use to set desired clock display 3 To view the selected display in detail press View 4 Press Left Soft Key Select 2 8 Dialing Fonts Allows you to set the size of the font only for calling digits 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Use to select Normal Large then p...

Page 49: ...eft Soft Key 2 Enter the four digit lock code The default lock code is commonly the last 4 digits of your phone number 3 Press Lock Phone 4 Use to select an option then press Unlock The phone is never locked Lock mode can be used Lock The phone is always locked When locked you can receive incoming calls and make only emergency calls On Power Up The phone is locked when it is turned on 3 2 Restrict...

Page 50: ...ress 3 Press Emergency s 4 Press to edit the emergency numbers 3 4 Change Lock Code Allows you to enter a new four digit lock code 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Enter the four digit lock code and press 3 Press Change Lock Code 4 Enter a new 4 digit lock code and press 5 For confirmation it will ask you to enter the new lock code again 3 5 Reset Default Allows you to reset your phone to the factory defau...

Page 51: ... then press Flip Open Any Key Send Key Only Auto Answer 4 2 Auto Retry Allows you to set the length of time the phone waits before automatically redialing a number when the attempted call fails 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Use to select a setting then press Off Every 10 Seconds Every 30 Seconds Every 60 Seconds 4 3 One Touch Dial Allows you to initiate a speed dial call by pressing and holding the spee...

Page 52: ...ure to control the dynamic range and volume of the sending and receiving voice across different levels of speaker and environments 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Use to select a setting then press On Off 4 6 Airplane Mode Allows you to use the menu functions when radio transmission is restricted Activating this mode will disable all wireless communications as noted in the disclaimer on the phone 1 Press ...

Page 53: ... TTY Off 5 Network The Network menu allows you to designate specific system network settings 5 1 System Select Allows you to set up the phone producer s management environment Leave this setting as the default unless you want to alter system selection as instructed by your service provider 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Use to select Home only Automatic then press 5 2 Set NAM Allows you to select the pho...

Page 54: ...r This information should only be used for technical support 1 Press Left Soft Key 6 Voice Service Allows you to select options for voice activation announce alerts and recognition results and enables you to adapt the phone to recognize your way of saying numbers 6 1 Set Voice Dialing Allows you to set how you activate voice recognition 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Use to select a setting then press G ...

Page 55: ...not get consistently good results with the commands perform this brief and one time session 1 Press Left Soft Key 2 Select a sub menu then press G Yes No 3 Use to select a setting then press G Train Un train 7 Memory Allows you to check out the memory information on your phone 7 1 Common Memory 1 Press Left Soft Key 7 2 Reserved Memory 1 Press Left Soft Key ...

Page 56: ...international standards bodies ANSI C95 1 1992 NCRP Report 86 1986 ICNIRP 1996 American National Standards Institute National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature For example over 120 scientists engineers and physicians...

Page 57: ...eded Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive and always obey them Also if using your phone while driving please observe the following G Give full attention to driving driving safely is your first responsibility G Use hands free operation if available G Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions or the...

Page 58: ...ker to minimize the potential for interference G Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place 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 or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives Other Medical Devices If you...

Page 59: ...quire Aircraft FCC 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 potentially explosiv...

Page 60: ...in vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates serious injury could result Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage Also keep the user guide in an accessible place at all times after reading it C Ca au ut ti io on n Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage ...

Page 61: ...ment G Recharge the battery after long periods of non use to maximize battery life G Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and environmental conditions G Use of extended backlighting Browser and data connectivity kits affect battery life and talk standby times G The self protection function of the battery cuts the power of the phone when its operation is in an abnormal state In this case re...

Page 62: ...ircuit of the terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion G Do not disassemble or crush the battery It may cause a fire General Notice G Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your mouth may cause serious injury G Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card phone card bank book or subway ticket near your phone The magnetism of the phone may damage th...

Page 63: ...ta saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use repair of the phone or upgrade of the software Please backup your important phone numbers Ring tones text messages voice messages pictures and videos could also be deleted The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data G When you use the phone in public places set the ringtone to vibration so you don t disturb others G ...

Page 64: ...fected Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing G Limit the amount of time you use your phone and or headset at high volume G Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings G Turn the volume down if you can t hear people speaking near you For information about how to set a maximum volume limit on your phone see the features guide for your phone Using your phone safely Use ...

Page 65: ...to protect your hearing G Limit the amount of time you use headset at high volume G Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings G Turn the volume down if you can t hear people speaking near you For information about how to set a maximum volume limit on your handset please refer to the features guide for your handset Using headsets safely Use of headsets to listen to music while ope...

Page 66: ...issue exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research In some cases other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies or...

Page 67: ...hat minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function and G 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 ...

Page 68: ...ireless phones Base stations are thus not the subject of the safety questions discussed in this document 3 What kinds of phones are the subject 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 Radio Frequency RF energy because of the short dis...

Page 69: ...ory animals However many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer causing chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones...

Page 70: ...ing effect if one exists Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human populations but ten 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 epidemiolog...

Page 71: ...cations Internet Association CTIA have a formal Cooperative Research And Development Agreement CRADA to do research on wireless phone safety The FDA provides the scientific oversight obtaining input from experts in government industry and academic organizations CTIA funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators The initial research will include both laboratory studi...

Page 72: ...et well below levels known to have effects Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC 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 measure the Radio Frequency energy comi...

Page 73: ...of matter This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines 9 What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to 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 s...

Page 74: ...want to take steps to lower exposure to Radio Frequency RF energy the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phon...

Page 75: ... will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless ph...

Page 76: ...0 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere anytime An important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones one that every user must uphold When operating a car driving is your first responsibility When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips 1 ...

Page 77: ...uspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving if necessary suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Rain sleet snow and ice can be hazardous but so is heavy traffic As a driver your first responsibility is to pay attention to the road 5 Don t take notes or look up phone numbers while driving...

Page 78: ...are driving and if necessary suspend conversations which have the potential to divert your attention from the road 8 Use your wireless phone to call for help Your wireless phone is one of the greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous situations with your phone at your side help is only three numbers away Dial 91 1 or other local emergency number in the case of fir...

Page 79: ... broken traffic signal a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen call roadside assistance or other special non emergency wireless number The above tips are meant as general guidelines Before deciding to use your mobile device while operating a vehicle it is recommended that you consult your applicable jurisdiction s local laws or other regulations reg...

Page 80: ...f scientific studies The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1 6 W kg Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with t...

Page 81: ...nes 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 FCC RF emission guidelines SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http www fcc gov oet fccid after searchi...

Page 82: ...umming or whining noise Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones to assist hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices Not all phones have been rated Phones that are rated have th...

Page 83: ...n that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use A sum of 6 is considered for best use In the above example if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level rating the sum of the two values equal M5 This is synonymous fo...

Page 84: ...erican National Standards Institute ANSI C63 19 standard For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control http www fcc gov cgb dro hearing html Gallaudet University RERC http tap Gallaudet edu DigWireless KS DigWireless htm Hearing Loss Association of America HLAA http www hearingloss org learn cellphonetech asp The Hearing Aid Compati...

Page 85: ...sult your local dealer for availability Optional items are sold separately Battery Charger The battery charger allows you to charge your phone Battery Standard battery is available Headset The headset connects to your phone allowing hands free operation It includes earpiece microphone USB Converter Cable ...

Page 86: ...by the unit s manufacture date code 2 The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser end user 3 This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in the U S including Alaska Hawaii U S Territories and Canada 4 The external housing and cosmetic ...

Page 87: ...isuse neglect abuse accident alteration improper installation or other acts which are not the fault of LG including damage caused by shipping blown fuses spills of food or liquid 3 Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship 4 That the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product d...

Page 88: ...ce of any unit that does not conform to this limited warranty LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re conditioned refurbished or new units or parts or any units In addition LG will not re install or back up any data applications or software that you have added to your phone It is therefore recommended that you back up any such data or information prior to sending the unit to ...

Page 89: ...may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 5 HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service please call or fax to the following telephone numbers from anywhere in the continental United States Tel 1 800 793 8896 or Fax 1 800 448 4026 Or visit http us lgservice com Correspondence may also be mailed to ...

Page 90: ...D Delete All 32 Dialed Calls 39 Display 45 Drafts 30 E Ez Tip Calc 41 F FDA Consumer Update 64 G Groups 37 I Icon Glossary 34 Images 40 Important Safety Precautions 1 Inbox 28 L Limited Warranty Statement 84 Lock Mode 20 M Making Calls 18 Manner mode 20 Memory 53 Menus Overview 15 Messaging 26 Missed Calls 38 Mute Function 20 My Contact Info 38 My Media 40 My Menu 40 My Number 34 N Network 51 New ...

Page 91: ...tion 58 Screen Icons 18 Security 47 Sent 29 Settings 30 43 Signal Strength 18 Sound 43 Speed Dialing 21 Speed Dials 37 Stopwatch 42 SW Version 34 T Technical Details 10 Templates 30 TIA Safety Information 54 Tools 40 U Unit Converter 42 V Voice Dialing 34 Voice Service 34 52 Voicemail 30 W Warning Important safety information 62 World Clock 42 89 I n d ex ...

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