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Contents ..................................................................................................2

Getting to know your phone ..................................................................5

Your Home screen ................................................................................ 16

Google account setup ......................................................................... 24

Connecting to Networks and Devices ............................................... 25

Calls ....................................................................................................... 31

Contacts ............................................................................................... 34

Messaging ............................................................................................ 36

Email ..................................................................................................... 40

Camera ................................................................................................. 42

Video camera ....................................................................................... 45

Multimedia ........................................................................................... 48

Utilities................................................................................................... 51

The web ................................................................................................ 55

Settings ................................................................................................ 56

Accessories .......................................................................................... 63

Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 64

Safety ..................................................................................................... 71

Limited Warranty Statement .............................................................102

Summary of Contents for Venice

Page 1: ...LG Venice User Guide ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...creen 16 Google account setup 24 Connecting to Networks and Devices 25 Calls 31 Contacts 34 Messaging 36 Email 40 Camera 42 Video camera 45 Multimedia 48 Utilities 51 The web 55 Settings 56 Accessories 63 Troubleshooting 64 Safety 71 Limited Warranty Statement 102 ...

Page 3: ...u may be seriously injured Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited For example aircraft Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity such as a bathroom Do not use harsh chemicals such as alcohol benzene thinners etc or detergents to clean your phone This could cause a fire Do not drop strike or shake your phone severely It ...

Page 4: ...ger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty An emergency call can be made only within a servic...

Page 5: ...n touch Apps tab Settings Apps DEVICE category 2 Once all applications appear scroll to and select the application you want to uninstall 3 Touch Uninstall OK to confirm 2 Optimizing battery life Extend your battery s life between charges by turning off features that you don t need to having running constantly in the background You can monitor how applications and system resources consume battery po...

Page 6: ... on battery power The screen shows the applications or services using battery power listed in order from the greatest to smallest amount used 3 Using folders You can combine several app icons in a folder Drop one app icon over another on a Home screen panel or the Applications screen and a folder will be created with the two icons in it NOTE You can customize contents and properties of each folder...

Page 7: ...ess the Power Lock Key and your phone will be restored to the factory settings To cancel press any other key Leave your phone for at least a minute while the hard reset is carried out Your phone will reboot automatically CAUTION If you perform a hard reset all user applications and user data will be deleted This cannot be reversed Remember to back up any important data before performing a hard res...

Page 8: ...eful not to scratch or damage the back of the phone as this may affect performance While making receiving calls or sending receiving data avoid holding the lower part of the phone where the antenna is located Doing so may affect call quality 8 When the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it Remove the battery reinsert it then turn the phone on...

Page 9: ...screen Menu Key Displays available options Go to Google Search by lightly pressing and holding this key NOTE Proximity sensor When receiving and making calls the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is near your ear This extends battery life and prevents you from unintentionally activating the touch screen during calls WARNING ...

Page 10: ...olume Keys In the Home screen Control ringer volume During a call Control your earpiece volume When playing a song Control volume continuously TIP Press and hold both Volume Keys at the same time to access the QuickMemo feature Back Camera Lens microSD Card Slot Speaker Battery Back Cover ...

Page 11: ...k cover hold the phone firmly in one hand With your other hand lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in figure below NOTE Put your thumbnail into the Charger USB Port hole and lift off the back cover 2 Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the battery and the phone and pressing it down until it clicks into place ...

Page 12: ...t down until it clicks into place Charging your phone The Charger USB Port is at the bottom of the phone Insert the charger and plug it into an electrical outlet NOTE The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime NOTE Do not open the back cover when charging your phone ...

Page 13: ...gs Storage DEVICE category Unmount SD card OK To format the memory card Your memory card may already be formatted If it isn t you must format it before you can use it NOTE All files on your memory card are deleted when it is formatted 1 On the Home screen touch Apps tab Settings Storage 2 Touch Unmount SD card and touch OK to confirm it 3 Touch Erase SD card and then Erase SD card one more time to c...

Page 14: ...ess the Power Lock Key The lock screen will appear Touch and slide the lock screen in any direction to unlock your Home screen The last screen you viewed will open Secure your lock screen You can lock your screen so that only you can unlock it to access your phone To set a screen lock On the Home screen touch Apps tab Settings Lock screen Select screen lock Swipe Face Unlock Pattern Pin or Passwor...

Page 15: ...for Phone ringtone Notification sound Touch feedback system and Music video games and other media Just scroll each volume button to the right or left to adjust then touch OK TalkBack Before the activation process can begin the device will prompt the TalkBack voice navigation feature TalkBack is an Accessibility Service that helps blind and vision impaired users interact with their devices more easi...

Page 16: ... or right to view the available Home screen canvas You can customize each canvas with apps downloads widgets and wallpapers NOTE Some screen images may be different depending on your phone provider On your Home screen you can access quick keys at the bottom of the screen Quick keys provide easy one touch access to the functions you use the most Touch the Phone icon to access the touch screen dialp...

Page 17: ...een canvas 2 Touch the desired tab at the bottom of the screen and select the items you want to add You will then see added items on the Home screen 3 Drag it to the location you want and lift your finger Slide the screen right or left to view different canvases Touch and hold the icon and drag at the screen you want to put Touch to access preloaded and downloaded apps widgets and wallpapers To rem...

Page 18: ...icon An editing icon appears at the upper right side of the application icon 2 Touch the icon and select the desired icon design OR Touch Create photo icon and select Take photo to open the Camera application and take a picture or Select from Gallery to choose one of the available pictures in your Gallery Returning to recently used applications 1 Press and hold the Home Key The screen displays a p...

Page 19: ...el displays all of your notifications along with the Quick Settings at the top Scroll to the right and touch to manage your Quick Settings You can add remove and rearrange QuickMemo Sound profile Wi Fi Accounts sync Airplane mode Auto rotate screen Bluetooth Brightness Data enabled GPS and Power saver NOTE Touch and hold an icon from the Quick Settings to view the function s settings menu ...

Page 20: ...cription Icon Description No signal Airplane mode Connected to a Wi Fi network Power saver is on Wired headset Call in progress Missed call Bluetooth is on System warning Alarm is set New voicemail Ringer is silenced Vibrate mode Battery fully charged Battery is charging Phone is connected to PC via USB cable Downloading data Uploading data Acquiring GPS Receiving location data from GPS Data is sy...

Page 21: ...xt Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type Double tap for all caps Tap to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard Tap to switch to the letters keyboard Tap to enter a space Tap to create a new line in the message field Tap to delete the previous character Entering special characters The on screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters e g á For example touch and hold the a key u...

Page 22: ...en shots You can use QuickMemo to easily and efficiently create memos during a call with a saved picture or on the current phone screen 1 Access the QuickMemo feature by pressing both Volume Keys for one second on the screen you want to capture Or touch and slide the Status Bar downwards and touch ...

Page 23: ... action Touch to redo the most recently deleted action Touch to select the pen type and color Touch to erase the memo that you created Touch to share the memo with others via any of the available applications Touch to save the memo you ve created Touch the Menu Key Signature off if you want not to display LG QuickMemo label on the right bottom of the screen 3 Touch You can also crop the image usin...

Page 24: ...COUNT Google New to create a new account If you have a Google account touch Existing enter your email address and password then touch Once you have set up your Google account on your phone your phone automatically synchronizes with your Google account on the web Your contacts Gmail messages Calendar events and other information from these applications and services on the web are synchronized with ...

Page 25: ...d the life of your battery NOTE If you are out of the Wi Fi zone or turn Wi Fi off additional charges may be applied by your mobile operator for mobile data use Turning Wi Fi on and connecting to a Wi Fi network 1 On the Home screen touch Apps tab Settings Wi Fi from the WIRELESS NETWORKS category 2 Touch the switch to turn it on and start scanning for available Wi Fi networks Secured networks are...

Page 26: ...ne will scan for and display the IDs of all available Bluetooth in range devices If the device you want to pair with isn t on the list make sure the target device is set to be discoverable then tap Search for devices 3 Choose the device you want to pair up with from the list Depending on the type of device you will have to confirm pairing enter a code or it will automatically pair 4 Once the paring...

Page 27: ...ect from the scanned device list NOTE Wi Fi Direct cannot be enabled while using other Wi Fi functions CREATE GROUP Touch to activate group owner mode which enables the legacy Wi Fi devices to connect by scanning your phone In this case you must enter the password that is set in the Information for Wi Fi section NOTE When your phone becomes a group owner it will consume more battery power than whe...

Page 28: ...rn SmartShare on and allow sharing contents 1 On the Home screen touch SmartShare 2 Touch the Menu Key Settings 3 Touch Discoverable to allow your device to be detected by other devices Touch Always accept requests to automatically accept all incoming requests Touch Receive files if you would like to allow the other devices to upload media files to my phone NOTE Make sure that the microSD card is co...

Page 29: ...ent thumbnail and touch Play or touch the Menu Key Play To share contents from your phone to your renderer device e g TV NOTE Make sure that your renderer device is properly configured 1 While playing your music using the Music application touch at the top of the screen 2 Select the device from renderer lists to play the files NOTE Follow the similar steps to use the Gallery Video Player or Polaris ...

Page 30: ... NOTICE Some contents are not supported To upload contents to the remote content library 1 On the Home screen touch SmartShare 2 Touch the From icon and select My phone 3 You can browse the local content library to find the content s you want 4 Touch and hold a content thumbnail and then touch Upload or touch the Menu Key Upload 5 Select the device of the remote content library to be uploaded NOTIC...

Page 31: ...ouch the letters along the right side of the screen 3 In the list touch the contact you want to call 4 Touch the phone number you want to dial Answering and rejecting a call Locked screen Swipe in any direction to answer an incoming call Swipe in any direction to decline an incoming call Unlocked screen Touch to answer an incoming call Touch to decline an incoming call TIP Touch or swipe the Decli...

Page 32: ... unmute the microphone touch it again Bluetooth Only available when a Bluetooth headset is connected to your phone Touch to conduct the call via the Bluetooth headset for hands free conversation When another call is coming while you are in a call touch Swap calls to receive the new call and put the current call on hold Making a second call 1 During your first call touch Add call and dial the number...

Page 33: ... settings and choose the options that you want to adjust Call reject Set call rejection and manage the reject list Decline with message Add or edit a message to send out when you decline incoming calls Power button ends call Checkmark if you want to end a call with the Power Lock Key besides the End Key on the screen North American dialing Replace code as needed for outgoing calls International di...

Page 34: ...r then touch Add to Contacts Create new contact 2 If you want to add a picture to the new contact touch and choose from Take photo or Select from Gallery 3 Touch at the top of the screen to select the account where you want to save the contact 4 Touch a category of contact information and enter the details about your contact 5 Touch Save Editing Contacts 1 Open the Contacts application 2 Touch the...

Page 35: ...ch the star to the right of the contact s name The star turns yellow indicating that the contact has been added to your contacts Removing a contact from your favorites list 1 On the Home screen touch to open your contacts 2 Touch the Favorites tab tab and choose a contact to view its details 3 Touch the yellow star to the right of the contact s name The star turns grey and the contact is removed f...

Page 36: ...ur message 4 Touch to attach an image video audio contact or add another slide 5 Touch the Menu Key to open the Options menu Choose from Add subject Insert smiley Quick messages Discard Set priority and Change skin 6 Touch Send or Send MMS to send your message WARNING If an image video or audio file is added to an SMS message it is automatically converted into an MMS message and you are charged acc...

Page 37: ...stored on the phone per conversation Signature Tap this to automatically add signature blue checkmark displays Callback number Check this to automatically add callback number blue checkmark displays Text message Set priority Select Normal or High Message reassembly Enable this option blue checkmark displays so that multi segment messages can be reassembled and shown as a single message Each segmen...

Page 38: ...up Notification sound Allows you to select a ringer to sound when a new message is received Tap this option and then select a ringtone that is specific to new text and multimedia messages A sample will briefly be played upon selection Vibrate Enable this option if you want the phone to vibrate when a new text or multimedia message is received Vibrate type Choose what type of vibration you wish to app...

Page 39: ... set to enabled by default Extreme alert Enable this option to receive extreme alerts Severe alert Enable this option to receive severe alerts AMBER alert Enable this option to receive AMBER alerts on child abduction Test alert Enable this option to allow monthly test alerts Font size Allows you to choose the font size for emergency alerts ...

Page 40: ...u Key Accounts Menu Key Add account After the initial setup Email displays the contents of your Inbox If you have added more than one account you can switch among accounts To change an email account s setting Open Email and touch the Menu Key Accounts Entire settings Then set the general settings for all of the accounts or touch an account to set individual account settings To delete an email acco...

Page 41: ...ur Contacts Separate multiple addresses with semicolon 3 Touch the Meny Key to add Cc Bcc and add attachment files if required 4 Enter the message 5 Touch to send the message If you aren t connected to a network for example if you re working in airplane mode the messages that you send are stored in your Outbox folder until you re connected to a network again If it contains any pending messages the ...

Page 42: ... the Settings menu Mode switch Allows you to switch between camera mode and video mode Capture Takes a photo Gallery Allows you to view the last photo you captured This enables you to access your Gallery and view saved photos within camera mode Taking a quick photo 1 Open the Camera application 2 Hold the phone and point the lens towards the subject you want to photograph 3 Touch the subject and a...

Page 43: ...ptions Set image as Touch to set the image as a Contact photo Home screen wallpaper or Lock screen wallpaper Move Touch to move the image to another album Copy Touch to copy the image Rename Touch to edit the name of the selected picture Rotate left right Touch to rotate the image to the left or right Crop Crop your photo Move your finger across the screen to select the area Edit View and edit the ...

Page 44: ...e the most natural looking colors for your pictures Choose from Auto Incandescent Sunny Fluorescent or Cloudy Color effect to apply different color effects to your pictures Choose from None Mono Sepia or Negative Timer to set your camera s timer This is ideal if you want to be a part of the picture Geotagging to use your phone s location based services Take pictures wherever you are and tag them w...

Page 45: ...h Allows you to switch between video mode and camera mode Record Touch to start recording a video Gallery Touch to view the last video you recorded This enables you to access your Gallery and view your saved videos from within video mode Recording a quick video 1 Open the Camera application and touch the Mode switch button 2 The video camera viewfinder appears on the screen 3 Holding the phone poin...

Page 46: ...eo to another album Copy Touch to copy the video to another album Rename Touch to edit the name of the selected video Details Touch to see a detailed information such as the name date time size and type Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder touch to open the the advanced options Edit quick menu to edit the quick menus on the viewfinder Zoom to zoom in or out White balance to select how th...

Page 47: ... that supports geotagging you can see the pictures displayed on a map Audio recording to choose whether to turn on or off voice recording Auto review to enable auto review of your video Reset to restore all camera default settings Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing use the Volume Keys on the left side of the phone ...

Page 48: ...o play Touch to pause playback Touch to resume playback Touch to fast forward playback Touch to rewind playback Touch to manage the video volume Touch to change the ratio of the video screen Touch to activate the QSlide function Touch to share your video via the SmartShare function Touch to lock the screen Touch to unlock the screen To change the volume while watching a video press the up and down...

Page 49: ...nnect the phone to your PC using the USB cable 2 Select the Media sync MTP option Your phone will appear as another hard drive on your computer Click on the drive to view it Copy the files from your PC to the drive folder 3 When you re finished transferring files swipe down on the Status Bar and touch USB connected Charge only You may now safely unplug your device Playing a song 1 On the Home screen ...

Page 50: ... the left side of the phone Touch and hold any song in the list to access Play Add to playlist Share Set as ringtone Delete Details and Search NOTE Some file formats are not supported depending on the device software If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files NOTE Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws Ther...

Page 51: ... Clock 2 Touch to add a new alarm and enter the desired time 3 Set Repeat Snooze duration Vibration Alarm sound Alarm volume Auto app starter Puzzle lock and Memo 4 Touch Save to save the alarm Using your calculator 1 On the Home screen touch Apps tab Calculator 2 Touch the number keys to enter numbers 3 For simple calculations touch the function you want or followed by NOTE For more complex calcu...

Page 52: ...ris Office 4 is a professional mobile office solution that lets users conveniently view various types of office documents including Word Excel and PowerPoint files anywhere anytime using their mobile devices On the Home screen touch Apps tab Polaris Office 4 Managing files Polaris Office 4 provides mobile users with convenient file management features including copying moving and pasting and deleting files...

Page 53: ...s NOTE Before you can download a paid application you must set up a billing arrangement 1 Find an application you want and open its details screen 2 Touch the Install button free apps or Price button paid apps The screen will display if the application requires access to your data or control of any functions on your phone The Play Store application tells you what it can access if you continue with...

Page 54: ...lp web pages are available from all Play Store screens Touch the Menu Key Help The Browser application opens to the Play Store Help page with links to many help topics NOTE After you open an app you can usually adjust its settings by touching the Menu Key ...

Page 55: ...s is the opposite of what happens when you press the Back Key which goes to the previous page Go to the home page Touch to open a new window Touch to access your bookmarks Using options Touch the Menu Key to view the following options Refresh Update the current web page Save to bookmarks Add the current web page as bookmark Share page Allows you to share the web page with others Find on page Allow...

Page 56: ...on in some wireless networks with MAC filters you may need to enter the MAC address of your phone into the router You can find the MAC address in the following user interface On the Home screen touch Apps tab Settings Wi Fi Menu Key Advanced MAC Address Bluetooth Touch the switch to turn on Bluetooth to connect to Bluetooth devices Mobile data Displays the data usage and set mobile data limit NOTE M...

Page 57: ...bration feedback for calls and notifications Phone ringtone Allows you to set your default incoming call ringtone Notification sound Allows you to set your default notification ringtone Vibrate type Allows you to choose the vibration type Dial pad touch tones Allows you to set the phone to play tones when using the dial pad to dial numbers Touch sounds Allows you to set your phone to play a sound whe...

Page 58: ...he wallpaper to use on your Home screen Scroll screens circularly Checkmark to set the Home screens to scroll continuously eliminating the need to scroll back in the opposite direction when you reach one end Home backup restore Allows you to backup and restore app widget and theme configurations Lock screen Select screen lock Set a screen lock to secure your phone You can set Swipe Face Unlock Patt...

Page 59: ...on Apps Use this menu to view details about the applications installed on your phone manage their data and force them to stop PERSONAL Accounts sync Allows you to manage your accounts and to synchronize data in the background whether or not you are actively working in them Turning the Auto sync data option off can save battery power and lowers but does not eliminate data usage Location access Acce...

Page 60: ...ertificates Language input Use the Language input settings to select the language for the text on your phone and for configuring the on screen keyboard including words you ve added to its dictionary Backup reset Change the settings for managing your settings and data Back up my data Set to back up your settings and application data to the Google server Backup account Set the account you want to back...

Page 61: ...ge only Media sync MTP Camera PTP Ask on connection Ask USB connection mode when connecting to a computer Help Displays information about the USB connection types Developer options Allows you to select developer options Activate this device Allows you to manually activate your phone if there are any issues with automatic activation System updates Allows you to update the PRL profile firmware and LG ...

Page 62: ...play DivX video up to 640x480 including premium content DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license All materials in this guide including without limitation the design the text and any marks are the property of LG Electronics Inc Copyright 2012 LG Electronics Inc ALL RIGHTS RESERVED LG and the LG logo are registered trad...

Page 63: ...ribed below may be optional and may be sold separately Travel adapter Battery Stereo headset USB data cable Connect your LG Venice and PC Get Started Guide SD card NOTE Always use genuine LG accessories Failure to do this may void your warranty Accessories may vary in different regions ...

Page 64: ...lt you will not be able to listen to music through your wired headphones Data Contacts Backup How can I back up Contacts The Contacts data can be synchronized between your phone and Gmail Data Synchronization Is it possible to set up oneway sync with Gmail Only two way synchronization is available Data Synchronization Is it possible to synchronize all the Email folders The Inbox is automatically s...

Page 65: ...utomatically be saved as a draft Phone Function Ringtone Is there a file size limitation for when I want to use an MP3 file as a ringtone There is no file size limitation Phone Function Message Time My phone does not display the time of receipt for messages older than 24 hours How can I change this No settings can be changed but follow the steps below to view the times 1 Open the conversation that co...

Page 66: ...bers with Wait and Pause 1 On the Home screen touch 2 Dial the number then touch the Menu Key 3 Touch Add 2 sec pause or Add wait 4 Enter the remaining number s and continue saving the number as necessary Phone Function Security What are the phone s security functions You are able to set the phone to require the entry of an unlock sequence Swipe Face Unlock Pattern PIN or Password before the phone...

Page 67: ...s when you see the screen message Permanently Erase User Data Reset Settings Press the Power key to confirm and any other key to cancel The first message will be displayed in 10 to 12 seconds 4 Press the Power Lock Key to confirm or press any other key to cancel When you press the Power Lock Key to confirm you are prompted Are you sure you want to continue with erase 5 Press the Power Lock Key and you...

Page 68: ... from your Contacts List Phone Function Memory Is it possible to save a picture to the internal memory while taking a picture No you must use a memory card Phone Function Memory Will I know when my memory is full Yes you will receive a notification Phone Function Language Support Is it possible to change the language The phone has multi lingual capabilities To change the language 1 On the Home scre...

Page 69: ...ction Home screen Is it possible to remove an application from the Home screen Yes Just touch and hold the icon until appears at the top center of the screen Then without lifting your finger drag the icon to and release it Phone Function Application I downloaded an application and it causes a lot of errors How do I remove it 1 On the Home screen touch the Menu Key 2 Touch System settings Apps 3 Tou...

Page 70: ...z and 1900MHz bands Recovery Solution Factory Reset How do I perform a factory reset 1 On the Home screen touch the Menu Key 2 Touch System settings Backup reset Factory data reset NOTE You can touch the checkbox to also erase all contents from your microSD card when the phone is reset 3 Read the warning and touch Reset phone 4 Touch Erase everything Attention If a factory reset is performed all i...

Page 71: ...ccept any interference received including interference that causes undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this user guide could void your warranty for this equipment Use only the supplied antenna Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications to the antenna could impair call quality damage the phone void your warranty and or violate FCC regulations Don t use the ph...

Page 72: ...osure requirements keep 8 inches 20 cm between the user bystander and vehicle mounted external antenna For more information about RF exposure visit the FCC website at www fcc gov Caution Use only the supplied antenna Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications to the antenna could impair call quality damage the phone void your warranty and or violate FCC regulations Don t use the phone with a dam...

Page 73: ...publication stating that there is no scientific evidence that proves that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer or a variety of other problems including headaches dizziness or memory loss This publication is available at http www fcc gov cgb cellular html or through the FCC at 888 225 5322 or 888 CALL FCC What does SAR mean In 1996 the FCC working with the FDA the U S Environmental Protection Age...

Page 74: ...energy in the head because the phone which is the source of the RF emissions will not be placed against the head On the other hand if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy Wireless phones marketed in the U S are required to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the head or aga...

Page 75: ...posure may choose to restrict their children s wireless phone use Where can I get further information about RF emissions For further information see the following additional resources websites current as of April 2005 U S Food and Drug Administration FDA Consumer magazine November December 2000 Telephone 888 INFO FDA http www fda gov Under c in the subject index select Cell Phones Research U S Fed...

Page 76: ... Telephone 011 49 1888 333 2156 http www icnirp de American National Standards Institute 1819 L Street N W 6th Floor Washington D C 20036 Telephone 202 293 8020 http www ansi org National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements 7910 Woodmont Avenue Suite 800 Bethesda MD 20814 3095 Telephone 301 657 2652 http www ncrponline org Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Committee on Man a...

Page 77: ...f RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram W kg The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1 6 watts per kilogram 1 6 W kg The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and to account for any variations in measurements Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions sp...

Page 78: ...he number Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates SAR can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association CTIA website at http www ctia org In the United States and Canada the SAR limit for mobile ph...

Page 79: ...ted M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled M4 is the better higher of the two ratings Hearing devices may also be rated Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise The hearing...

Page 80: ...luding music is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices such as portable music players and cellular telephones at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise induced hearing loss This includes the use of headphones including headsets earbuds and Bluetooth or other wireless devices Exposure to very ...

Page 81: ... volumes to sound normal Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort If you experience ringing in your ears hear muffled speech or experience any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device discontinue use and consult your doctor TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones Exposure to Radio Frequen...

Page 82: ...tachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently Don t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF sign...

Page 83: ...u use any other personal medical device consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Health Care Facilities Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may use equip...

Page 84: ...as where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force DO NOT place objects including either installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If in vehicl...

Page 85: ...ion subject to change Part 15 21 statement Changes or modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage Caution Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the product Do not d...

Page 86: ...ne battery or exposing the phone or battery to a liquid If the phone or battery is dropped especially on a hard surface or is exposed to a liquid or comes into contact with a sharp object take it to a service center for inspection At least one of the Authentication methods may be implemented e g H W S W Mechanical Hologram etc Improper battery use may result in a fire explosion or other hazard Char...

Page 87: ...le when not in use Recharge the battery after long periods of non use to maximize battery life Battery life will vary due to usage pattern and environmental conditions Please use only an LG approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone Improper handling of the charging port as well as the use of an incompatible charger may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty Never store your pho...

Page 88: ... or seriously damage your phone Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short circuit the phone and or cause electric shock or fire The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only Insert the battery pack charger vertically into the wall power socket Only use the LG approved battery charger Otherwise you may cause serious damage to your phone and risk of overheating ...

Page 89: ...rve the following 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 s dirty When using the power plug ensure that it s firmly connected If not it may cause excessive heat or fire If you put your phone in a pocket or bag withou...

Page 90: ... phone Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged If a damaged antenna contacts skin it may cause a slight burn Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna Do not immerse your phone in water liquid or expose to high humidity If this happens turn it off immediately and remove the battery Immediately take it to an LG Authorized Service Center Do not paint your p...

Page 91: ...oice 800 222 2336 Email info audiology org Internet www audiology org National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive MSC 2320 Bethesda MD USA 20892 2320 Voice 301 496 7243 Email nidcdinfo nih gov Internet http www nidcd nih gov health hearing National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Hubert H Humphrey Bldg 200 Independence...

Page 92: ...e cases 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 ...

Page 93: ...hat are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure The FCC relies on the FDA and 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 fro...

Page 94: ...ow levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory 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...

Page 95: ... as the angle at which the phone is held or which model of phone is used 6 What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF The FDA is working with the U S National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to ...

Page 96: ...akes into consideration the body s ability to remove heat from the tissues that absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set 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 cgb cellular html gives directions for locating the FCC identification number on your phone so yo...

Page 97: ...re distance between your body and the source of the RF since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance For example you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna Again the scientific data does not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these product...

Page 98: ...joint effort by the FDA medical device manufacturers and many other groups was completed in late 2000 This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI 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...

Page 99: ...m Also if using your phone while driving please observe the following Give full attention to driving driving safely is your first responsibility Use hands free operation if available Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions or the law require it 10 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere ...

Page 100: ... notes or look up phone numbers while driving If you are reading an address book or business card or writing a to do list while driving a car you are not watching where you are going It is common sense Do not get caught in a dangerous situation because you are reading or writing and not paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles 6 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic if possible place calls wh...

Page 101: ... assistance number when necessary Certain situations you encounter while driving may require attention but are not urgent enough to merit a call for emergency services But you can still use your wireless phone to lend a hand If you see a broken down vehicle posing no serious hazard a broken traffic signal a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen call r...

Page 102: ...y 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 parts shall be free of defects at the time of shipment and therefore shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms 5 Upon request from LG the consumer must provide information to reasonably pr...

Page 103: ...g but not limited to any implied warranty of marketability or fitness for a particular use 7 Damage resulting from use of non LG approved accessories 8 All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal customer use 9 Products operated outside published maximum ratings 10 Products used or obtained in a rental program 11 Consumables such as fuses ...

Page 104: ...BLE TO THIS PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions 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...

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