LG LG-L18VC, User Manual

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Page 3: ... Magnuson Moss Act warranty is a written promise that the product is free of defects or a written promise to refund repair or replace defective goods See 15 USC 2301 6 Remedies include damages for failing to honor a written warranty or service contract or for violating disclosure provisions See 15 USC 2310 d Except for some labeling and disclosure requirements the federal Act does not preempt stat...

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Page 10: ...cations 26 Customizing the Home screen 26 PUJŻDBUJPOT QBOFM 28 Capturing a screenshot 30 On screen keyboard 31 Transferring data between a PC and the device 32 Apps 33 Installing or uninstalling apps 34 Calls 35 Making a call 35 Calling your contacts 35 Answering and rejecting a call 35 Making a second call 36 Viewing your call logs 36 Change your call settings 36 Contacts 37 Searching for a conta...

Page 11: ...6 Access the Settings menu 57 Networks Settings 58 Airplane mode 58 Wi Fi 58 Wi Fi Direct 58 Bluetooth 59 Mobile data 60 Call 60 Printing 61 USB tethering 62 Help 62 Mobile networks 62 VPN 62 4PVOE OPUJŻDBUJPO TFUUJOHT 63 Display settings 64 Home screen 64 Lock screen 64 General settings 65 Language keyboard 65 Location 66 Accounts sync 66 Accessibility 67 Shortcut key 68 Security 68 Date time 69 ...

Page 12: ...Basics Basics ...

Page 13: ...Ţ USB Cable Ţ Battery NOTE Ţ Items described above may be optional Ţ Always use genuine LG accessories The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Ţ The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 14: ...Basics 13 Phone layout Headset Jack Microphone Earpiece Front Camera Lens Flash Speaker Power Lock Key Charger USB port Microphone Volume Keys Rear Camera Lens ...

Page 15: ... you touch and hold this key it opens a menu of available options Power Lock Key Turn your device on off by pressing and holding this key Press once to turn the screen on off Volume Keys While the screen is off Press the Volume Down or Up Key twice to launch the Camera and take a picture On the Home screen Control the ringer volume During a call Control your earpiece volume When playing audio vide...

Page 16: ...r Lock Key on the back of the phone until the Phone options menu appears 2 Tap Power off in the Phone options menu 3 Tap OK to confirm that you want to turn off the phone Installing the battery Before you can start exploring your new device you ll need to set it up 1 To remove the back cover hold the device firmly in one hand With your other hand lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as show...

Page 17: ...Basics 16 2 Insert the battery 3 To replace the cover onto the device align the back cover over the battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place ...

Page 18: ...ch are not covered by the warranty The charger connector is located at the bottom of the phone Insert the charger and plug it into a power outlet NOTE Ţ Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging Optimizing battery life Extend your battery s power by turning off features that you do not need to run constantly in the background You can monitor how applications and system resources cons...

Page 19: ... 32GB microSD card Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type some memory cards may not be compatible with your device WARNING Ţ Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it NOTE Ţ Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the memory card s lifespan 1 Remove the back co...

Page 20: ... or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device LG is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards including the loss of data Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone NOTE Ţ Do not press too hard the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light yet firm tap Ţ Use the tip of your finger to tap the option you want Be careful ...

Page 21: ...ld an item for a moment and then without lifting your finger move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them Swipe or slide To swipe or slide quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen without pausing when you first tap it so you don t drag an item instead ...

Page 22: ...s 21 Double tap Double tap to zoom on a webpage or a map Pinch to Zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out when using the browser Maps or when viewing pictures ...

Page 23: ...ount Wait while the server creates your account Signing into your Google account 1 Tap General tab Accounts sync 2 Tap ADD ACCOUNT Google 3 Enter your email address and tap NEXT 4 Enter your password and tap NEXT 5 After signing in you can use Gmail and take advantage of Google services on your phone 6 Once you have set up your Google account your phone will automatically synchronize with your Goo...

Page 24: ...nlock the screen or access any of the available shortcuts or widgets Turning the screen off 1 Double tap an empty area of the Home screen or the status bar 2 The screen will turn off NOTE Ţ Tap on the center area of the screen If you tap on the bottom or the top area the recognition rate may decrease Knock Code The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of...

Page 25: ... tab Lock screen Select screen lock 2 Select a desired screen lock from None Swipe Knock Code Pattern PIN and Password NOTE Ţ Create a Google account before setting an unlock pattern and remember the Backup PIN you created when creating your pattern lock Smart Lock You can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your phone easier You can set it to keep your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetoot...

Page 26: ...uick Button Area 1 2 3 4 5 1 Status Bar Shows the phone s status information including the time signal strength battery status and notification icons 2 Widget Widgets are self contained applications that can be accessed through the Apps drawer or on the Home screen Unlike a shortcut a Widget can function as an on screen application 3 Application Icons Tap an icon application folder etc to open and...

Page 27: ...ume resources unnecessarily 1 Tap A list of recently used applications will be displayed 2 Tap the application you want to access This does not stop the previous app from running in the background Make sure to tap to back out of an app after using it Ţ To close an app from the recent apps list swipe the app preview to the left or right To clear all apps tap Clear all Customizing the Home screen Yo...

Page 28: ... Then release it in the desired location Removing an app from the Quick Button Area Touch and hold the desired Quick Button drag it to NOTE Ţ The Apps Button cannot be removed Customizing app icons on the Home screen 1 Touch and hold an application icon until it unlocks from its current position then release it The editing icon appears in the upper right corner of the application 2 Tap the applica...

Page 29: ...lear 1 Tap each quick setting button to toggle it on off Touch and hold the desired button to directly access the settings menu for the function To see more toggle buttons swipe left or right Tap to remove add or rearrange quick setting buttons 2 Current notifications are listed each with a brief description Tap a notification to view it 3 Tap to clear all the notifications When a notification arr...

Page 30: ...common ones Icon Description Icon Description No network signal available A song is currently playing Airplane mode is on No interruptions not even alarms Connected to a Wi Fi network Vibrate mode is on Wired headset with mic connected Battery fully charged Call in progress Battery is charging Missed call The phone is connected to a PC via a USB cable Bluetooth is on Downloading data System warnin...

Page 31: ...rvice Ţ The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider Capturing a screenshot Press and hold the Volume Down Key and the Power Lock Key at the same time for 2 seconds to capture a screenshot of the current screen To view the captured image tap the the Screenshots folder ...

Page 32: ... caps Touch and hold to change the input languages and Google Keyboard Settings Tap to enter a space Tap to create a new line Tap to delete the previous character Entering special characters The on screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters For example to input á touch and hold the a button until the pop up appears and displays related special characters Without lifting the finger drag...

Page 33: ...Notifications panel tap the current connection type and select FEJB EFWJDF 51 3 A window will pop up on your PC allowing you to transfer the desired data NOTE Ţ The LG Android Platform Driver is required to be installed on your PC to be able to detect the phone Ţ Check the requirements for using Media device MTP Items Requirement OS Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Vista or higher Window Media Player vers...

Page 34: ...Apps Apps ...

Page 35: ...me while browsing in Play Store tap an app to open its details screen The App details screen includes a description ratings comments and related information about the app From this screen you can download install uninstall rate the app and more To uninstall applications 1 Tap General tab Apps 2 Once all applications appear scroll to and select the application you want to uninstall 3 Tap Uninstall ...

Page 36: ...ouch and hold Calling your contacts 1 Tap 2 Scroll through the contact list You can also enter the contact s name in the Search field or scroll along the alphabet letters on the right edge of the screen 3 In the list that is displayed tap the contact you want to call Answering and rejecting a call Ţ Swipe in any direction to answer an incoming call Ţ Swipe in any direction to decline an incoming c...

Page 37: ... swipe tap NOTE Ţ You may be charged for each call you make Consult with your service provider Viewing your call logs 1 Tap Call logs tab 2 A list of all dialed received and missed calls is displayed NOTE Ţ Tap any call log entry to view the date time and duration of the call Ţ Tap Delete all to delete all of the recorded items Change your call settings You can configure phone call settings such a...

Page 38: ...act 1 Tap 2 Tap Search contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard Matches are displayed as you begin to type Adding a new contact 1 Tap 2 Enter the new contact s number 3 Tap Add to Contacts New contact 4 If you want to add a picture to the new contact tap the image icon Choose Take photo or Select from Gallery 5 Enter the desired information for the contact 6 Tap SAVE ...

Page 39: ...ab 2 Choose a contact to view its details 3 Tap the highlighted star at the top right of the screen The contact is removed from your favorites Creating a group 1 Tap Groups tab 2 Tap New group 3 Enter a name for the new group You can also set a distinct ringtone for the newly created group 4 Tap Add members to add contacts to the group and tap ADD 5 Tap SAVE to save the group NOTE Ţ If you delete ...

Page 40: ... suggested recipient and add more than one contact 3 Tap the text field and start entering your message 4 Tap to open the options menu Choose from any of the available options 5 Tap to attach the file that you want to share with message 6 Tap Send to send your message Conversation view Messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see and f...

Page 41: ...cture will be automatically saved to the Gallery Camera options on the viewfinder 1 Tap to hide display the camera options on the viewfinder 2 Allows you to manage the camera s flash 3 Tap to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens 4 Tap this icon to open the camera settings menu 5 Tap to view the last photo or video you recorded 6 Tap to start recording ...

Page 42: ...the picture ratio and video quality Allows you to take pictures with voice commands When on you just say Cheese Smile LG etc to take a picture Set your camera s timer This is ideal if you want to be a part of the picture or video Allows you to take better pictures and record better videos by displaying a grid line for help with alignment Set the storage location for your pictures and videos Choose...

Page 43: ...hand into a fist to start the timer allowing you time to get ready OR Ţ Raise your hand in a clenched fist until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen Then unclench your fist to start the timer allowing you time to get ready OR Once you have taken a photo Tap the image thumbnail on the screen to view the last photo you took Tap to edit the photo Tap to take another photo imme...

Page 44: ...g video 5 Tap to pause the recording You can resume recording again by tapping OR Tap to stop recording Your video will be automatically saved to the Gallery After recording a video Tap the video thumbnail on the screen to view the last video you recorded Tap to record another video immediately Tap to share the video Tap to delete the video Tap to access additional options Tap to add the video to ...

Page 45: ...ay properly due to their encoding Viewing pictures The Gallery displays your pictures in folders When an application such as E mail saves a picture a folder is automatically created to contain the picture Pictures are displayed by the date they were created Select a picture to view it full screen Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image Editing photos While viewing a photo tap Setti...

Page 46: ...nch in to zoom out Playing a video 1 Tap 2 Select the video you want to watch Video options 1 Tap to pause resume video playback 2 Touch and hold to fast forward in 3 second increments Tap to fast forward 10 seconds 3 Touch and hold to rewind in 3 second increments Tap to rewind 10 seconds 4 Tap to adjust the video volume 5 Tap to lock unlock the screen 6 Tap to access additional options ...

Page 47: ...o slide the left side of the screen up or down to adjust the brightness Ţ While playing a video slide your finger from left to right or vice versa to fast forward and rewind Deleting photos videos Use one of the following methods Ţ While in a folder tap select the photos videos and then tap DELETE Ţ While viewing a photo tap ...

Page 48: ...ll folders Each account has Inbox VIP Sent and Drafts Depending on the features supported by your account s service provider you may have additional folders Composing and sending email 1 Tap 2 Enter an address for the message s intended recipient As you enter text matching addresses will be offered from your contacts Separate multiple addresses with semicolons 3 Tap the Cc Bcc field to copy or bli...

Page 49: ...Apps 48 Changing the Email app general settings Ţ Tap Settings General settings Deleting an email account Ţ Tap Settings Remove account Select the account s you want to delete REMOVE YES ...

Page 50: ...rights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws Therefore it may be necessary to obtain permission or a licence to reproduce or copy music In some countries national laws prohibit private copying of copyrighted material Before downloading or copying the file please check the national laws of the relevant country concerning the use of such material Playing a song 1 Tap...

Page 51: ... the previous track in the album playlist or shuffle list Touch and hold to rewind Tap to adjust the volume Tap to see the music library Tap to play the current playlist in shuffle mode tracks are played in random order Tap to toggle through repeat all songs repeat current song and repeat off Tap to add the song to your favorites Tap to open the current playlist Tap to access additional options ...

Page 52: ...add a new alarm 3 Adjust the settings as necessary and tap SAVE NOTE Ţ You can also tap an existing alarm to edit it Timer The Timer tab can alert you with an audible signal when a set amount of time has passed 1 Tap the Timer tab 2 Set the desired time on the timer 3 Tap Start to start the timer 4 Tap Stop to stop the timer World clock The World clock tab allows you to easily check the current ti...

Page 53: ...culator app allows you to perform mathematical calculations using a standard or scientific calculator 1 Tap 2 Tap the number buttons to enter numbers 3 For simple calculations tap the function you want to perform x or followed by NOTE Ţ For more complex calculations tap Scientific calculator Calendar The Calendar app allows you to track your schedule of events 1 Tap 2 Tap the date you want to add ...

Page 54: ...ways Recording a sound or voice 1 Tap 2 Tap to begin recording 3 Tap to end the recording 4 Tap to listen to the recording NOTE Ţ Tap to access your recordings You can listen to your saved recordings Downloads Use this application to see what files have been downloaded through the applications Ţ Tap ...

Page 55: ...device Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search for locations and view location information for various places YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others Play Music Discover listen to and sh...

Page 56: ...on the device and uploaded to Google Google Settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase Docs Create new documents or edit any that were created on the web or on another device Sheets Create edit and collaborate with others on spreadsheets Slides Create edit and collaborate with others on presentations ...

Page 57: ...Settings Settings ...

Page 58: ...ng the settings app Ţ Tap touch and hold System settings OR Ţ Tap Viewing settings Tap to switch the view mode Ţ List view Scroll up and down through the list Ţ Tab view Swipe left and right or tap the tab you want NOTE Ţ The instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default Tab view setting ...

Page 59: ...ks tab Wi Fi 1 Tap to turn Wi Fi on and start scanning for available Wi Fi networks 2 Tap a network to connect to it Ţ If the network is secured with a lock icon you will need to enter a security key or password 3 The status bar displays icons that indicate Wi Fi status NOTE Ţ If you are out of the Wi Fi zone or have set Wi Fi to Off the device may automatically connect to the Web using mobile dat...

Page 60: ...e that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Pairing your phone with another Bluetooth device 1 On the Settings screen tap the Networks tab Bluetooth 2 Tap to turn Bluetooth on and start scanning for available Bluetooth devices Ţ If you want to detect the visible devices in range additionally tap SEARCH 3 Choose the device you want to pair with from the l...

Page 61: ...request to accept data from the sending device Be sure to select ACCEPT Mobile data Displays the data usage and mobile data usage limit 1 On the Settings screen tap the Networks tab Mobile data 2 Tap to toggle your mobile data connection On or Off This allows you to manage your mobile data usage You can use a Wi Fi network connection for data instead Call Allows you to configure various call setti...

Page 62: ...s Enable to allow you to flip the device to silence incoming calls Ţ DTMF tones Sets the length of the DTMF tones Choose Normal or Long Ţ Call restrictions Allows you to restrict incoming or outgoing calls Ţ Call duration Allows you to view the call duration for various types of calls Ţ Voice privacy Checkmark to enable enhanced privacy mode Printing Allows you to print the content of certain scre...

Page 63: ... tethering options On the Settings screen tap the Networks tab Tethering Help Mobile networks This menu allows you to configure various mobile network settings such as Mobile data Data roaming etc On the Settings screen tap the Networks tab More Mobile networks VPN From your phone you can add set up and manage virtual private networks VPNs that allow you to connect and access resources inside a se...

Page 64: ...e when to prevent interruptions from notifications You can set to allow certain features to interrupt when Priority only is set Ţ Lock screen Allows you to choose if you want to show or hide notifications on the lock screen Ţ Apps Allows you to set notifications for individual apps including preventing them from displaying notifications and setting priority Ţ Notification sound Allows you to set t...

Page 65: ...nsor calibration Allows you to improve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor Home screen Allows you to set your home screen settings On the Settings screen tap the Display tab Home screen Ţ Wallpaper Sets the wallpaper to use on your Home screen Ţ Screen swipe effect Choose the desired type of effect to display when you swipe from one Home screen canvas to the next Ţ Allow Home screen l...

Page 66: ...Ţ Power key instantly locks Checkmark to instantly lock the screen when the Power Lock Key is pressed This setting overrides the lock timer setting General settings Language keyboard Allows you to change the text input settings On the Settings screen tap the General tab Language keyboard Ţ Language Choose a language to use on your phone Ţ Spelling correction Allows you to configure the spelling co...

Page 67: ...cation information settings as accessed by Google and its products Accounts sync Use this menu to add remove and manage your Google and other supported accounts You also use these settings to control how and whether all applications send receive and sync data on their own schedules and whether all applications can synchronize user data automatically On the Settings screen tap the General tab Accou...

Page 68: ...he screen Screen color inversion Enable to invert the color of the screen and content Screen color filter Allows you to change the colors of screen and content Power key ends call Enable so that you can end voice calls by pressing the Power Lock Key Ţ Hearing Sets options for people with impaired hearing Captions Allows you to customize caption settings for those with hearing impairments Flash ale...

Page 69: ...ccess to apps by pressing the Volume Keys twice when the screen is off or locked On the Settings screen tap the General tab Shortcut key Ţ Press the Volume Down or Up Key twice to launch the Camera app Security Use this menu to configure how to help secure your phone and its data On the Settings screen tap the General tab Security Ţ Encrypt phone Allows you to encrypt data on the phone for securit...

Page 70: ...You can monitor the used and available internal memory in the device On the Settings screen tap the General tab Storage INTERNAL STORAGE Ţ Total space Displays the total amount of space and the available space in your phone s internal memory in text and with a color coded bar graph unused space is gray Corresponding apps and the amount of space they use is listed under each device user SD CARD Ţ T...

Page 71: ...turns on Battery Saver Ţ Help Displays help information for the Battery saver feature Apps Allows you to view details about the apps installed on your phone manage their data and force them to stop On the Settings screen tap the General tab Apps Default message app This menu allows you to set your default messaging app as desired On the Settings screen tap the General tab Default message app Backu...

Page 72: ...te all your data If you reset the phone this way you are prompted to re enter the same information as when you first started Android About phone View legal information check phone status and software versions and perform a software update On the Settings screen tap the General tab About phone ...

Page 73: ...Appendix Appendix ...

Page 74: ...ructions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding Please note that removing the USB data cable during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone NOTE Ţ LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the newer version of the firmware for all handset models LG Mobile Phone software...

Page 75: ...me problems you might encounter when using your phone Some problems require you to call your service provider but most are easy to fix yourself Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures No network connection Dropped network Signal is weak or you are outside the carrier network Move toward a window or into an open area Check the network operator coverage map Operator applied new services...

Page 76: ... reached Contact service provider or reset limit with PIN2 Phone cannot be turned on On Off key pressed too briefly Press the On Off key for at least two seconds Battery is not charged Charge battery Check the charging indicator on the display Charging error Battery is not charged Charge battery Outside temperature is too hot or cold Make sure phone is charging at a normal temperature Contact prob...

Page 77: ...upported file format Check the supported file formats No sound Vibration mode Check the settings status in the sound menu to make sure you are not in vibration or no interruptions mode Hangs up or freezes Intermittent software problem If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it remove the battery and reinsert it Then power the phone back on OR Try to perform a so...

Page 78: ... screen is unlocked Ţ Add your Google account on your device If your device is wiped but you have your Google account on it the device can t finish the setup process until your Google account information is entered again After your device is protected you ll need to either unlock your screen or enter your Google account password if you need to do a factory reset This ensures that you or someone yo...

Page 79: ...uch as the cost of media shipping and handling upon email request to opensource lge com This offer is valid for three 3 years from the date on which you purchased the product Trademarks Ţ Copyright 2016 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved LG and the LG Logo are registered trademarks of LG Corp All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Ţ Google Google Maps Gmail YouTube Ha...

Page 80: ...For Your Safety For Your Safety ...

Page 81: ...d birth defects or reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Ţ Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode Ţ When riding in a car do not leave your phone or set up the hands free kit near the air bag If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is deployed you may be seriously injured Ţ Your phone contains an internal battery Do not dispose...

Page 82: ...nal rechargeable battery which should be replaced only by LG or an authorized LG repair center You should never attempt to open or disassemble this device yourself and doing so may cause damage that voids your warranty Ţ Make sure that no sharp edged items such as animal s teeth or nails come into contact with the battery This could cause a fire Ţ Be careful that children do not swallow any parts ...

Page 83: ...e thoroughly and in different locations using your hearing aid or cochlear implant to determine if you hear any interfering noise Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility If you have questions about return or exchange policies consult your service provider or phone retailer This mobile phone has a Hearing Aid Mode that when activa...

Page 84: ...f wireless phones Are wireless phones safe Scientific research on the subject of wireless phones and radio frequency RF energy has been conducted worldwide for many years and continues In the United States the Food and Drug Administration FDA and the Federal Communications Commission FCC set policies and procedures for wireless phones The FDA issued a website publication on health issues related t...

Page 85: ...ted with the phone transmitting at its highest power level in all tested frequency bands Since 1996 the FCC has required that the SAR of handheld wireless phones not exceed 1 6 watts per kilogram averaged over one gram of tissue Although the SAR is determined at the highest power level the actual SAR value of a wireless phone while operating can be less than the reported SAR value This is because ...

Page 86: ...ow a danger to users of wireless communication devices including children The FDA FCC website further states that some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all For example the Stewart Report from the United Kingdom UK made such a recommendation in December 2000 In this report a group of independent experts noted that...

Page 87: ...ciety of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices 283 Sparks Street Ottawa Ontario K1R 7X9 Canada Telephone 613 991 6990 http www rsc ca index php page Expert_Panels_RF Lang_id 120 World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Telephone 011 41 22 791 21 11 http www who int mediacentre factsheets fs193 en...

Page 88: ...ts for exposure to Radio Frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies The st...

Page 89: ...ilable accessories and FCC requirements While there may be differences between SAR levels of various phones and at various positions they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines SAR information on this model phone is on file w...

Page 90: ... hearing devices Not all phones have been rated Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box The ratings are not guarantees Results will vary depending on the user s hearing device and hearing loss If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully Trying out the phone with your hearing device is...

Page 91: ...dustries Solutions ATIS The U and UT marks are referenced in Section 20 19 of the FCC Rules The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute ANSI C63 19 standard To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone is maintained secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth and WLAN components must be disabled during a call For informatio...

Page 92: ...e device settings and the headphones You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device Ţ Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can hear adequately Ţ When using headphones turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to Ţ Do not...

Page 93: ...al 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 from unive...

Page 94: ... keep the phone more than six 6 inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON Ţ Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket Ţ Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference Ţ 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 hea...

Page 95: ... 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 explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion ...

Page 96: ...rt 15 105 statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc...

Page 97: ...n LG approved and qualified with the system per IEEE Std 1725 Use of an unqualified and non LG approved battery or charger may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Ţ Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals Ţ Replace the battery only with another battery that has been LG approved and qualified with the system per this stan...

Page 98: ... or heating Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause electric shock or fire Ţ Do not place any heavy items on the power cord Do not allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause electric shock or fire Ţ 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 excess...

Page 99: ...ure or flame Ţ If the skin or cloth is smeared with liquid from the battery wash with fresh water It may cause the skin inflammation Ţ Please take your phone to an authorized service center immediately if this occurs Ţ Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone Ţ Do not place or answer calls while charging the phon...

Page 100: ...e interference to the phone Ţ 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 Ţ Do not immerse your phone in water liquid or expose to high humidity Immediately take it to an LG Authorized Service Center Ţ Do not paint your phone Ţ The data saved in your phone ...

Page 101: ...uch findings have not been confirmed by additional research In some 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 a...

Page 102: ...cations Commission FCC All phones that 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 t...

Page 103: ...ly 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 so we do not know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health Three large epidemiology st...

Page 104: ...hat high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to Radio Frequency RF energy The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electro Magnetic 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 drive...

Page 105: ...ebsite 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 coming from wireless phones The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE is developing a technical standard for measuring the Radio Frequency RF ...

Page 106: ... the scientific data does 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...

Page 107: ... by the Institute 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 inte...

Page 108: ...o know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most phones offer including automatic redial and memory Also work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the road 2 When available use a hands free device A number of hands fr...

Page 109: ...rsations that may be distracting Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car Make people you are talking with aware you 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 ...

Page 110: ...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 regarding such use Such laws or other regulations may prohibit o...

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