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Summary of Contents for KG189

Page 1: ...KG189USERGUIDE ENGLISH 11 57PM Jan 20 Menu Call rec ...

Page 2: ...D OPTIONS 23 IN CALL MENU 24 During a Call Conference Calls 25 MENU TREE 27 CONTACTS 29 Contacts New Contact Speed Dial List Caller Groups Copy All Contacts 30 SIM to Phone Phone to SIM Delete All Contacts 30 Settings Set Memory Set View Detail Information 31 Service Dial Number Check Memory My Numbers CALL REGISTER 32 Missed Calls Dialed Calls Received Calls Delete Recent Calls CALL Duration 32 L...

Page 3: ... Text Multimedia 44 Business Card Settings 44 Text Message Multimedia Messages 45 Voicemail Number Download Messages 46 Check Memory MULTIMEDIA 47 Camera Photo Album 49 Check Memory 50 SETTINGS 51 Vibrate Only Silent General Loud Headset 51 Display 53 Wallpaper Menu Colour Backlight Timer Contrast Languages Date Time 53 Set Date Date Format Set Time Time Format 54 Call 54 Call Forwarding Answer Mo...

Page 4: ... Selection Change Freqency Band 59 GPRS Attach 60 Network Profile 61 Reset Network Profile Reset Default BROWSER 62 Home Favorites 63 Go To URL Settings 63 Profiles Cache Check 64 Clear Cache Security Certificates WAP Information ORGANISER 65 Games Apps Games Apps Favorites Information Audio 67 Graphics 68 Q A 69 ACCESSORIES 71 SAFETY GUIDELINES 72 GLOSSARY 89 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 5: ...Important Information UNPACKING U N P A C K I N G 5 Handset Standard Battery User Guide Travel Adapter 11 57PM Jan 20 Menu Call rec ...

Page 6: ... adequately shielded electronic equipment You should consult with manufacturers of any personal medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing aides to determine if they are susceptible to interference from your mobile phone Turn off your phone in a medical facility or at a gas station Never place your phone in a microwave oven as this will cause the battery to explode Safety Information Read thes...

Page 7: ...unlight or use it in places with high humidity such as a bathroom Never store your phone in temperatures less than 4 F or greater than 122 F Do not use harsh chemicals such as alcohol benzene thinners etc or detergents to clean your phone There is a risk of this causing a fire Do not drop strike or shake your phone severely Such actions may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone Do not use ...

Page 8: ... energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U S and international standards bodies The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards CAUTION Use only the supplied and approved antenna Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications could impair call quality damage the phone voi...

Page 9: ...ernal 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 with part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device and its accessories may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device and its accessories must accept an...

Page 10: ...ge your phone and void your warranty The adapter or battery charger is intended for indoor use only Do not expose the adapter or battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity such as the bathroom F O R Y O U R S A F E T Y 10 FOR YOUR SAFETY ...

Page 11: ... 11 Phone Components 1 Earpiece 6 Display screen 2 Left soft key 3 Send key 9 Right soft key 10 Message key 12 Clear key 11 End Power key 5 Microphone 4 Alphanumeric keys 7 Navigation key 8 Camera key 11 57PM Jan 20 Menu Call rec ...

Page 12: ...umber in standby mode and to enter number or characters in edit mode 5 Microphone Can be muted during a call for privacy 6 Display screen Displays phone status icons menu items Web information pictures and more in full color 7 Navigation key Use for quick access to phone functions 8 Camera key Long pressing this key to use the camera feature Directly goes to the camera mode 10 Message key Use to r...

Page 13: ... the volume when using a headset Indicates Ring has been set for alert Indicates the speakerphone has been activated Indicates that you received new download message Indicates the Schedule function 13 Y O U R P H O N E DISPLAY INFORMATION On Screen Icons The table below describes various display indicators or icons that appear on the phone s display screen Icon area Text and graphic area Soft key ...

Page 14: ...ttery toward the top of the phone 2 Lift the battery away as shown 3 Slide the SIM into the SIM socket so that it locks the card into place Make sure that the notched corner is bottom left and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone Note When you need to remove the SmartChip slide it as shown and take it out of the socket Important The plug in SIM and its contacts can be easily damaged b...

Page 15: ...nto place 5 Attach back cover by sliding 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 on the phone connect the lead from the travel charger to the bottom of the phone Check that the arrow on the lead connector is facing towards th...

Page 16: ...one by pressing on the gray tabs on both sides of the connector while pulling the connector out Notice If your phone is powered on while charging you ll see the bars in the battery indicator icon cycle When the battery is fully charged the bars in the battery indicator icon will flash on and off Warning The travel charger must be unplugged before you remove the battery otherwise the phone could th...

Page 17: ...h to switch the phone off hold down the END key until the power off image displays ACCESS CODES You can use the access codes described in this section to avoid unauthorized use of your phone The access codes can be changed by using the Change Codes feature Menu 7 5 6 Security code 4 digits The security code protects the unauthorized use of your phone The default security code is set to 0000 and th...

Page 18: ...t incoming outgoing and missed phone numbers will be displayed 2 Select the desired number by using the navigation key 3 Press the SEND key Making International Calls 1 Press and hold the key and the international access character will appear 2 Enter the country code area code and the phone number 3 Press the SEND key Ending a Call When you have finished a call press the END key Making a Call From...

Page 19: ...ft soft key to answer an incoming call If Any Key has been set as the answer mode Menu 9 4 2 any key press will answer a call except for the END key or the right soft key 2 End the call by closing the phone or pressing the END key Using the Speakerphone You can use the integrated Speakerphone during a call by pressing the OK key The loudspeaker is automatically deactivated when you end the call Vi...

Page 20: ...e T9 Mode This mode allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter Each key on the keypad has more than one letter The T9 mode automatically compares your keystrokes with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the correct word thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode ABC Mode This mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the r...

Page 21: ... key per letter The word changes as letters are typed ignore what s on the screen until the word is typed completely If the word is still incorrect after typing completely press the Star key once or more to cycle through the other word options 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 3 Co...

Page 22: ... text entry mode Using the Symbol Mode The Symbol Mode enables you to enter various symbols or special characters To enter a symbol press the Star key Use the navigation keys to select the desired symbol and press the OK key Notice Refer to the table below for more information on the characters available using the keys Key Characters in the Order Display Upper Case Lower Case 1 1 1 2 A B C Á Ã Ç 2...

Page 23: ...marked the left soft key and the right soft key Each menu and sub menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function The soft key functions vary depending on the mode of the phone The label on the bottom of the display screen immediately above the soft keys indicates current function Press the right soft key to access the available Call register Press the left soft key to acce...

Page 24: ... an Incoming Call To answer an incoming call when the handset is ringing simply press the SEND key The handset is also able to warn you of an incoming call while you are already on a call A tone sounds in the earpiece and the display will show that a second call is waiting This feature known as Call Waiting is only available if your network supports it If Call Waiting is on you can put the first c...

Page 25: ...om the In Call menu The maximum number of callers in a conference call is five Once started you are in control of the conference call and only you can add calls to the 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 hol...

Page 26: ...conference call press the right soft key and select the Private Menu from the Conference Call option When the numbers of the callers are displayed select the one you wish to speak in private Ending a Conference Call Currently active conference call can be disconnected by pressing the END key IN CALL MENU ...

Page 27: ...ce 5 8 Templates 5 9 Settings 5 0 Check Memory 3 1 Voice Memo 3 2 Calculator 3 3 Notepad 3 4 World Clock 3 5 Unit Converter 3 6 Tip Calculator 4 1 Alarm Clock 4 2 Calendar 1 1 Contacts 1 2 New Contact 1 3 Speed Dial List 1 4 Caller Groups 1 5 Copy All Contacts 1 6 Delete All Contacts 1 7 Settings 1 8 Information 2 1 Missed Calls 2 2 Dialed Calls 2 3 Received Calls 2 4 Delete Recent Calls 2 5 Call ...

Page 28: ...es 8 3 Go To URL 8 4 Settings 6 1 Camera 6 2 Photo Album 6 3 Check Memory 7 1 Profiles 7 2 Display 7 3 Date Time 7 4 Call 7 5 Security 7 6 Connection 7 7 Reset Default 6 Multimedia 8 Browser 9 1 Games Apps 9 2 Audio 9 3 Graphics 9 My Stuff 7 Settings ...

Page 29: ...ny of the 8 numbers for a specific contact address so that a contact address may have multiple speed dial numbers CALLER GROUPS MENU 1 4 There are 6 predefined groups as well as one additional group labeled Others where you can create your own lists 1 You can set the phone to ring in a specific way and display a preselected graphic icon when a particular person calls you 2 Scroll to Caller Groups ...

Page 30: ... can copy the entry from the SmartChip card to the phone memory Phone to SIM Menu 1 5 2 You can copy the entry from the handset memory to the SmartChip card not all the data will be copied Keep Original When copying Original Dial Number is kept Delete Original When copying Original Dial Number will be erased DELETE ALL CONTACTS MENU 1 6 You can delete all entries in the SIM and the Phone Press the...

Page 31: ...rectory assistance and voice mail numbers 1 Select the Service dial number option 2 The names of the available services will be shown 3 Use the up down navigation keys to select a service Press the SEND key Check Memory Menu 1 8 2 You can check how many names and numbers are stored in the Contacts SIM card and phone memories My Numbers Menu 1 8 3 This displays your phone numbers stored in the Smar...

Page 32: ...ble and call it or save it in the Address Book Enter new name for the number and save both in the Address Book Send a message by this number Delete the call from the list RECEIVED CALLS MENU 2 3 View the number if available and call it or save it in the Address Book Enter a new name for the number and save both in the Address Book Send a message by this number Delete the call from the list DELETE ...

Page 33: ...heck the amount of data transferred over the network through the GPRS General Packet Radio Service information option In addition you can also view how much time you are online Web Data Menu 2 6 1 You can check the data volume and the duration through WAP Data Call Menu 2 6 2 You can check the data volume and the duration through GPRS by using an external device such as a serial port Total Data Me...

Page 34: ...lete Allows you to delete a specific memo All memos recorded are played back starting with the most recent one New Voice Memo Allows you to record a memo Rename Allows you to rename a specific memo Send Via Multimedia Message Sends the selected voice memo by MMS Delete All Allows you to delete all memos CALCULATOR MENU 3 2 The calculator function allows you to add subtract multiply and divide You ...

Page 35: ... Notepad Add a new memo up to 20 memos and 40 characters per each memo Edit If you select a memo that already exists you can press the right soft key Options Edit to edit the memo displayed Delete All Allows you to delete all memos You are asked to confirm your action WORLD CLOCK MENU 3 4 Allows you to check the current Greenwich Mean Time GMT and major cities around the world using the left right...

Page 36: ...t right navigation keys 3 Select the unit you want to convert by pressing the up down navigation keys 4 You can check the converted value for the unit you want Also you can input a decimal number by pressing the key TIP CALCULATOR MENU 3 6 This feature allows you to quickly and easily calculate the tip amount based on the total bill as well as the split of the total bill based on the number of peo...

Page 37: ...arm rings every week on the same day and at the same time Monthly The alarm rings every month on the same day and at the same time 6 Allows you to select the alarm melody by using the right left navigation keys 7 Press the left soft key Set Off Cancel the alarm CALENDAR MENU 4 2 When you enter this menu a calendar will be displayed The square cursor is used to locate a particular day The under bar...

Page 38: ...as been reached with this option All Schedules Shows the notes that are set for all days Use the up down navigation keys to browse through the note lists Go To Date Allows you to jump to a specific date Delete Old Delete past schedule event that has already been notified Delete All Delete all schedules You are asked to confirm your action Note You can see Edit Delete View all schedules Delete past...

Page 39: ...ontacts NEW MESSAGE MENU 5 1 Text Menu 5 1 1 You can write and edit text messages of up to 918 characters 1 Type in a message using key presses For details on how to enter text refer to page 22 Entering Text 2 After completing the message select the required option by pressing the right soft key Options The following options are available Insert Symbol Attach special characters Picture Send and re...

Page 40: ... delete current slide Set Timer You can set timer for slide text picture and sound Set T9 Select a T9 input mode Cancel You can back to the Message menu INBOX MENU 5 2 You will be alerted when you receive a message They will be stored in the Inbox In the Inbox you can identify each message by icons If you are notified that you have received a multimedia message you can download the whole multimedi...

Page 41: ...fails to be sent from the Outbox you will receive a sound alert along with a Message Sending Fail notice on the screen Another attempt will be made to send the failed message and after two unsuccessful attempts the message will no longer be sent automatically In order to send the message that has failed you must press Resend After the maximum number of Send attempts has been reached the Send funct...

Page 42: ...d the symbol will be displayed on the screen INFO SERVICE MENU 5 7 Info service messages are text messages sent by the network to GSM phone users They provide general information such as weather reports traffic news taxis pharmacies and stock prices Each type of information is associated with a number which can be obtained from the service provider When you receive an info service message a popup ...

Page 43: ... will be displayed in the language selected If you use all languages supported by phone select Automatic at the bottom of the list TEMPLATES MENU 5 8 There are 6 predefined messages in the list You can view and edit the template messages or create new messages Text Menu 5 8 1 Please call me back I m late I will be there at Where are you now I m on the way Urgent Please contact I love you The follo...

Page 44: ...oice Fax Paging X 400 E mail ERMES The network can convert the messages into the selected format The type of message you desire can be set to Text Type Validity Period Allows you to set the length of time for which your text messages will be stored at the SMS center while attempts are made to deliver them to the recipient Possible values are Maximum 30 Minutes 1 Hour 6 Hours 1 Day and 1 Week which...

Page 45: ...ge when writing the message Priority You can set the priority of the message you choose Validity Period This network service allows you to set how long your multimedia messages will be stored at the message center Delivery Reports If it is set to Yes in this menu you can check whether your message is sent successfully Read Receipts This menu allows you to determine whether to request a read confir...

Page 46: ...the service messages or not You can set the Automatic Download option to determine whether you will automatically connect to the service or not Receive You can set the option whether you will receive the message or not CHECK MEMORY MENU 5 0 You can check the current memory status of each memory for Text Messages and Multimedia ...

Page 47: ...you close the camera module and reopen it But the timer and zooming ratio goes back to the default setting value Off and x1 respectively 1 Mode Select one of the camera modes using the up down navigation keys Select this to take a single shot Select this to take multiple shots Select this to take a still image with various frames 2 Resolution 640x480 VGA 320x240 QVGA 128x160 Screen 96x96 Phonebook...

Page 48: ...menu using the left right navigation keys 2 Select the desired value with the up down navigation keys 3 After finishing all the settings focus on the subject to capture and press the Camera key or OK key With a click the image is captured and the following menu bar appears Note When the resolution is set to 96x96 Phonebook the following menu bar appears Note The maximum zoom scale depends on the r...

Page 49: ...ssage will be displayed The picture will display the last image viewed The title of the image will be displayed on top as well as the index number of the displayed image The left or right navigation key is used to view previous or next image View You can view one image at a time Send Photo Allows you to send a multimedia message using the taken picture Set As Wallpaper Set selected photo image as ...

Page 50: ...MEMORY MENU 6 3 You can check the current memory status on the phone Note The phone has built in 1 MB memory for photos in which maximum 300 photos can be stored But note that you cannot take pictures any more if the memory is full even if you ve taken less than 300 photos And vice versa you can take no more pictures if you ve already taken 300 photos even though the memory is available MULTIMEDIA...

Page 51: ...al Loud Menu 7 1 4 You can adjust the profile as Loud if you are in a noisy environment Headset Menu 7 1 5 You can adjust the profile as Headset when you put on a headset Activate Activates the selected Profile Personalise Each has the submenus as shown below except for Vibrate Only and Silent Call alert type Allows to select alert type such as Ring Vibrate etc for the incoming for adjusting envir...

Page 52: ...lume Allows to set the effect sound volume for adjusting environment Power on off volume Allows to set the power on off volume for adjusting environment Rename You can change the default profile name except of Vibrate only Headset and Car menus Note If you set the Handsfree kit to the phone you can t use the vibrate mode related with Call alert type or Message alert menu In car menu the following ...

Page 53: ...s level of the display screen You can adjust by using the right left and up down navigation key Languages Menu 7 2 5 You can change the language for the the display text in your phone DATE TIME MENU 7 3 Set Date Menu 7 3 1 This allows you to enter the day month and year You can change the date format via the Date Format menu option Date Format Menu 7 3 2 YYYY MM DD year month day DD MM YYYY day mo...

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Page 55: ...y signal Press END to stop the call attempts This feature attempts to redial numbers that are busy due to the wireless network It does not redial numbers to a busy party Closed User Group Menu 7 4 7 Closed user group is a network service that specifies the group of people whom you can call and who can call you For more information contact your network operator or service provider If a group index ...

Page 56: ...es not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your approval The following options are available Enable You must enter the PIN each time the phone is switched on Disable The phone connects directly to the network when you switch it on Phone Lock Menu 7 5 2 You can use security code to avoid unauthorized use of the phone Whenever you switch on the phone the phone will request security code if y...

Page 57: ...outside your home service area Cancel All Barrings All call barring settings are deactivated calls can be made and received normally Change Password You can set and change the call barring password obtained from your service provider using this option You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one Once you have entered a new password you are asked to confirm it by entering it...

Page 58: ...nge your current password to a new one You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one You can change the access codes Security Code PIN1 Code PIN2 Code CONNECTION MENU 7 6 Network Selection Menu 7 6 1 The Network Selection feature allows you to indicate how the network you will use is selected when roaming outside your home area Options are Automatic Manual and Preferred Note...

Page 59: ...ther network if the phone fails to access the selected network If you switch off the phone the phone will be reset to Automatic Preferred You can set a list of preferred networks the handset should attempt to register with first before attempting to register to any other networks This list is created from the handset s predefined list of known networks Change Freqency Band Menu 7 6 2 When the Amer...

Page 60: ...odically try to establish a packet data connection Note of caution that depending on the SIM card the order of the menu can differ The World Phone menu option sets the GSM frequency band between the GSM 1900 used in the US or GSM 900 1800 used in Europe This phone does not automatically search and set the GSM frequency Instead the user must manually set the frequency band based on his her location...

Page 61: ...on is not available is because there is no way of knowing whether WAP or MMS will be used to activate the content Reset Network Profile Menu 7 6 5 This allows Profile information to be restored to original setting RESET DEFAULT MENU 7 7 You can easily reset your phone to its default configuration To do so proceed as follows 1 Select the Reset Settings menu option 2 Enter the 4 digit phone password...

Page 62: ...the keys function differently than when in the phone mode Key Description up down navigation key Scroll each line of the content area Using the WAP Browser Menu There are various menus available when surfing the Internet HOME MENU 8 1 Connect to a homepage The homepage may be the site which is defined in the activated profile It will be defined by the Service Provider if you have not defined it in...

Page 63: ... bookmark information to be sent via SMS to another person Delete All Allows you to erase all bookmarks GO TO URL MENU 8 3 You can directly connect to the site you want by entering a specific URL SETTINGS MENU 8 4 Profiles Menu 8 4 1 A Profile is the network information used to connect to the internet Because Claro also selects a bearer automatically according to the current network status the use...

Page 64: ...e take precaution prior to using this option Cache Check Menu 8 4 2 Set a value whether a connection attempt is made through cache or not Clear Cache Menu 8 4 3 Remove all cached data in the memory Security Certificates Menu 8 4 4 A list of the available certificates is shown WAP Information Menu 8 4 5 The WAP Browser version is displayed Note A cache is a buffer memory which is used to store data...

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Page 66: ...t there is no Bookmark Bookmarks can be added by pressing the left soft key Add Send URL Selected bookmark URL can be sent via SMS Delete All This deletes all of the selected bookmark as well as the bookmarks directory within the Games Apps menu Note After selecting the Connect function to access the Java MIDlet Provider s server you may choose one of many Java programs to download and install int...

Page 67: ... Displays maximum memory capacity and total available memory information Java Version Displays current Java version AUDIO MENU 9 2 Send via Text Message iMelody Sound can be sent via SMS Multimedia Message Downloaded Sound can be sent via MMS Set As Ring Tone This sets the Ring Tone with currently selected Sound Delete This deletes currently selected Sound Rename This deletes the Title of currentl...

Page 68: ...r Currently selected Picture can be set as a Wallpaper Delete Currently selected Picture can be deleted Edit Title Title of currently selected Picture can be edited Delete All All Pictures can be deleted List Icon View You can set the view style as List and Icon Note Pictures supplied as default can only be used under the Set As Wallpaper mode MY STUFF ...

Page 69: ...nconsistent and not audible Relocate to another area and try again Q Why is the connection not consistent abruptly disconnects even when established AWhen frequency is unstable or weak or if there are too many users connection may be cut off even after it was established Please try again later or attempt after relocating to other areas Q Why does the LCD not turn on ARemove the battery and turn on...

Page 70: ...the amount of time as when first purchased it s time to purchase a new battery Q Why does the battery run out so quickly during normal use AIt is due to the user environment or a large number of calls or weak signal Q Why is no number dialed when you recall a Address Book entry ACheck that the number has been stored correctly by using the address book Search feature Re store them if necessary Q Wh...

Page 71: ...dards bodies ANSI C95 1 1992 NCRP Report 86 1986 ICNIRP 1996 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 American National Standards Institute Nati...

Page 72: ...uipment is shielded from RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six 6 inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consiste...

Page 73: ...ities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer o...

Page 74: ...ed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If 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 the times...

Page 75: ...n 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 When using the power plug ensure that it is firmly connected If it is not it may cause excessive heat or fire If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle of th...

Page 76: ...ntact an LG Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna 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 Center The power cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash ha...

Page 77: ... other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results 2 What is the FDA s role concerning the safety of wireless phones Under the law the FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold as it does with new drugs or medical devices However the agency has author...

Page 78: ...other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones Base stations are th...

Page 79: ...er 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 so we don t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000 Between them the studies investigated any possible...

Page 80: ...re conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radiofrequency energy RF The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International 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 ...

Page 81: ...ov 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 coming from wireless phones The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE is developing a technical standard for measuring the radio frequency energy RF exposure from ...

Page 82: ... not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use 10 What about children using wireless phones The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones including children and teenagers If you want to take steps to lo...

Page 83: ... of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000 The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with oth...

Page 84: ...ake advantage of these devices if available to you 3 Position your wireless phone within easy reach Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach and where you can reach it without removing your eyes from the road If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time if possible let your voicemail answer it for you 4 Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations...

Page 85: ...gency number in the case of fire traffic accident road hazard or medical emergency Remember it is a free call on your wireless phone 9 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies Your wireless phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a Good Samaritan in your community If you see an auto accident crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger call 911 or othe...

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Page 88: ... Message Service SMS GSM Global System for Mobile Communication International standard for cellular communication guaranteeing compatibility between the various network operators GSM covers most European countries and many other parts of the world Java Programming language generating applications that can run on all hardware platforms whether small medium or large without modification It has been ...

Page 89: ...iries customer support and emergency services SmartChip Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone network and memory information as well as the subscriber s personal data The SmartChip fits into a small slot on the back of the phone and is protected by the battery SMS Short Message Service Network service sending and receiving messages to and from another subscr...

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