LG Electronics USA E989 Cellular/PCS GSM/EDGE/WCDMA Phone with WLAN, RFID and BT User Manual LG E980 ATT UG EN 121227 indd

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The web
Adding bookmarks
1 When viewing the page you want to
save, tap the Menu Key
> Save to
bookmarks.
2 Enter the desired information for Label,
Address, Account, and Add to (location to
save bookmark) and tap OK.
Changing the Browser settings
1 Open the Browser and tap the Menu Key
> Settings.
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Settings
The Settings application contains most of
the tools for customizing and configuring
your phone. All of the settings in the Settings
application are described in this section.
1 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key and
tap Turn on Airplane mode.
2 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key and
tap Turn off Airplane mode to turn it off.
To open the Settings application
- From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Settings .
- From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> All settings.
Wi-Fi
Networks tab
This menu allows you to manage Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth connections, portable hotspot
and data tethering, airplane mode and VPN
connections.
Airplane mode
Airplane mode allows you to quickly turn off all
wireless connections.
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> All settings.
2 Select the Networks tab.
3 Tap the Airplane mode switch to turn
it on.
4 Tap the switch again to turn it off.
OR
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To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need
access to a wireless access point, or
"hotspot." Some access points are open
and you can simply connect to them.
Others are hidden or implement other
security features, so you must configure
your phone in order to connect to them.
Turn on Wi-Fi
From the Home Screen , open the
Notifications panel and tap
to turn
Wi-Fi on. A blue colored icon indicates
that Wi-Fi is on.
OR
From the Home screen, tap the Menu
Key
and tap All settings >
Networks tab. Then tap the Wi-Fi
switch to turn it on.
To connect to a Wi-Fi Network
Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it to
extend the life of your battery.
Settings
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
and tap All settings > Networks
tab.
2 Tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn it on and begin
scanning for available Wi-Fi networks.
- A list of available Wi-Fi networks will
be displayed. Secured networks are
indicated by a lock icon.
3 Tap a network to connect to it.
- If the network is open, you are prompted
to confirm that you want to connect to
that network by tapping Connect.
- If the network is secured, you are
prompted to enter a password or
other credentials. (Ask your network
administrator for details).
4 The Status Bar at the top of your screen
will display an icon that indicates your
Wi-Fi status.
n TIP
If you are not in range of a Wi-Fi network
and use a network connection. Additional
data charges may apply.
n NOTE
smartphones with Wi-Fi enabled as a
default setting. Leaving Wi-Fi enabled
when not connected to a Wi-Fi network
may affect battery charge. Qualifying
data plan required.
n NOTE
This device supports WEP, WPA/WPA2PSK and 802.1x EAP. (Some EAP methods
are not supported.) If your Wi-Fi service
provider or network administrator sets
encryption for network security, enter the
key in the pop-up window. If encryption
is not set, this pop-up window will not
be shown. You can obtain the key from
your Wi-Fi service provider or network
administrator.
Data networks
You can select whether to enable or disable
mobile data. You can check the current data
usage, set to enable/disable mobile data, or
set the mobile data limit.
Mobile data - Tap the On/Off switch to
enable mobile data.
Limit mobile data usage - Checkmark to set
mobile data limit.
Access to the Internet and a wireless
router required. As an added
convenience, AT&T has shipped certain
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Settings
Bluetooth
Using Bluetooth
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu
Key
> All settings, then tap the
Bluetooth switch to turn on the Bluetooth
functionality.
2 Tap Search for devices at the bottom of
the screen.
3 Tap the name of the device you wish to pair
with, and then tap Pair to pair and connect.
n TIP
Please consult documentation included with
Bluetooth device for information on pairing
mode and passcode (typically 0 0 0 0 – four
zeroes).
How to send data from your phone via
Bluetooth
You can send data via Bluetooth by running a
corresponding application, not from Bluetooth
menu.
* Sending pictures: Open the Gallery
application and tap a picture. Then tap
Bluetooth. Check if Bluetooth is turned on
and tap Search for devices. Then tap the
device you want to send data to from the list.
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* Sending contacts: Open the Contacts
application. Tap the contact you want to
share, then tap the Menu Key
Share > Bluetooth. Check if Bluetooth is
turned on and tap Search for devices.
Then tap the device you want to send data
to from the list.
* Sending multiple contacts: Open the
Contacts application. To select more than
one contact, tap the Menu Key
Share. Tap the contacts you want to send or
tap Select all at the top left corner of the
screen. Tap Attach > Bluetooth. Check if
Bluetooth is turned on and tap Search for
devices. Then tap the device you want to
send data to from the list.
* Connecting to FTP (Only the FTP
server is supported on this handset):
From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> All settings > Networks tab >
Bluetooth. Make sure Bluetooth is turned
on. Tap Make phone visible to make the
device visible to other Bluetooth devices.
Then search for other devices. Find the
service you want and connect to the FTP
server.
Settings
n TIP
The supported Bluetooth version is Bluetooth
3.0 and certified by Bluetooth SIG. It is
compatible with other Bluetooth SIG certified
devices.
- If you want to search for this phone from
other devices,from the Home screen, tap the
Menu Key
> All settings > Networks
tab > Bluetooth. Make sure Bluetooth is
turned on. Tap Make phone visible to make
the device visible to other Bluetooth devices.
Being visible for 2 minutes is set by default.
- To change the visibility time length, tap
> Visibility timeout.
the Menu Key
Choose from 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 1 hour,
or Never time out.
- Supported profiles are HFP/HSP, A2DP,
AVRCP, OPP, FTP(Server) and PBAP.
File networking
File Networking requires wireless connection.
Make sure that devices are using same
AP(Access Point). Network folder sharing may
use more battery.
To share my folder:
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> All settings.
2 Select the Networks tab.
3 Tap Connectivity > File networking.
4 Tap Share my folder to share your phone's
folder with other devices.
5 Tap Shared folder to configure the folder
to share.
6 Tap Set password to configure password
for security.
7 Access phone's folder with typing "\ \Device
name" or "\ \IP address" at URL address field
on PC window.
To access other device's folder:
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> All settings.
2 Select the Networks tab.
3 Tap Connectivity > File networking >
Access other device folder.
4 Tap a device to connect with in the
AVAILABLE DEVICES. If the device is
secured with password, you should enter
User name and password. You can access
folder without User name or password if
computer's shared folder is set as 'Everyone'.
5 Select the folders to access. This may take
a few seconds depending on the size of
shared folders.
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Settings
6 After connecting devices, you can read
or write shared file from other devices in
phone's applications (such as Gallery, Music,
File manager). Check the following mount
path:/sdcard/Network_folder_"Device
Name".
vary depending on the number of devices
connected and other factors. If you do not use
a password, others will be able to use your
Mobile Hotspot connection.
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
You can mirror phone screen and sound onto
LG Miracast dongle or TV wirelessly.
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> All settings.
2 Select the Networks tab.
3 Tap Connectivity > Miracast.
4 Tap the Miracast switch to turn on the
feature.
5 Turn on the Miracast feature on your TV or
connect to the LG Miracast dongle.
You can also use your smartphone to provide
a mobile broadband connection for up to 8
other devices. Create a hotspot and share your
connection.
To create a portable hotspot, from the Home
> All settings
screen, tap the Menu Key
> Networks tab > Connectivity > Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot. Then tap Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot once more to activate the feature.
A blue checkmark indicates that the feature
is active. Tap Configure Wi-Fi hotspot to
change the SSID, password, security type, and
other hotspot options.
n NOTE
Mobile Hotspots requires an appropriate
DataPro data plan. Devices connected to your
Mobile Hotspot use data from your DataPro
plan. Plans are not unlimited and significant
charges may be incurred if the included data
allowance is exceeded. Performance may
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Miracast
n Tips
To start Miracast feature quickly, tap the
Miracast icon in the Notification Panel. While
mirroring, Wi-Fi or Mobile Hotspot cannot be
used simultaneously.
Bluetooth tethering
Via Bluetooth tethering, you can use your
smart phone to provide a mobile broadband
connection.
Settings
To share your connection via Bluetooth
tethering:
From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> All settings > Networks tab >
Connectivity > Bluetooth Tethering.
n NOTE
Bluetooth tethering can be activated only
when your smartphone is connected to AT&T
network.
NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless
technology that enables data transmission
between two objects when they are brought
within a few inches of each others. When you
enable NFC on your phone, your phone can
exchange data with other NFC-enabled devices
or read information from smart tags embedded
in posters, stickers, and other products.
To turn on NFC:
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> All settings.
2 Select the Networks tab.
3 Tap Connectivity and tap the NFC
switch.
Android Beam
When this feature is turned on, you can
beam app content to another NFC-capable
device by holding the devices close together.
For example, you can beam Browser pages,
YouTube videos, People contacts, and more.
Just bring the devices together (typically back
to back) and then touch your screen. The app
determines what gets beamed.
To access Android Beam:
From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> All settings > Connectivity > NFC >
Android Beam.
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 secured local network, such as your
corporate network.
Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection
Depending on the type of VPN you are using
at work, you may be required to enter your
login credentials or install security certificates
before you can connect to your company's local
network. You can get this information from
your network administrator. Before you can
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Settings
initiate a VPN connection, you must set the
screen lock option (Pattern, PIN, or Password
only).
Add a VPN Connection
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> All settings.
2 Select the Networks tab.
3 Tap Connectivity > VPN > Add VPN
network.
4 Enter the VPN network according to the
security details you have obtained from your
network administrator.
5 When finished, tap Save.
Mobile networks
You can set whether to enable or disable data
access on your phone.
Data enabled
Select whether to enable or disable data
access.
International data roaming
Select whether to enable or disable data
access while international roaming.
Access Point Names
You can select the access point name, add a
new APN, or reset to default.
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Network operators
You can search for all available networks or
automatically select preffered network.
Call
You can set Fixed dialing numbers,
Voicemail and Other call settings
including Call reject, Quick messages,
TTY mode, Hearing aids, Call duration,
Caller ID, and Sound settings.
Sound tab
Adjust sound, notification default settings and
vibrate mode. You can also manage audible
and Haptic feedback.
Sound profile
Allows you to set the sound profile to Sound,
Vibrate only, or Silent.
Volumes
Adjust the phone's volume settings to suit your
needs and your environment.
Quiet time
Tap the Quiet Time switch to activate the
feature and set times to turn off all sounds
except alarm and media.
Settings
Ringtone with vibration
Checkmark for vibration feedback for calls and
notifications.
Phone ringtone
Select the ringtone for incoming calls.
Notification sound
Select the ringtone for notifications such as
new messages receipt or calendar events.
Wise ringtone
Select to automatically increase the volume of
the ringtone when outside noise is loud.
Touch feedback & system
Allows you to set dial pad touch tones, touch
sounds, screen lock sound, and vibrate on
touch.
Display tab
Home screen
Animation - Set whether you want to enjoy
animated transitions for all supported effects
(including when navigating from screen to
screen) or to use the phone without any
optional animation effects (this setting does
not control animation in all applications).
Screen swipe effect - Allows you to select
the type of effect to display when you swipe
from one Home screen canvas to the next.
Wallpaper - Allows you to set the wallpaper.
Portrait view only - Select to display the
Home screen always in portrait view.
Scroll screens circularly - Checkmark to
show the first screen after last screen when
scrolling.
Home backup & restore - Select to backup
and restore app/widget configurations and
the theme.
Lock screen
Select screen lock - Select the desired
option to secure your phone from the below.
None - No lock screen.
Swipe - Swipe any part of the screen to
unlock screen.
Face Unlock - Unlocks the screen through
facial recognition. Follow the prompts. You
are asked to select Pattern and/or PIN as
a backup.
Pattern - Opens a set of screens that
guide you through drawing a screen unlock
pattern. It's recommended that you enter
backup PIN as well in case that you might
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Settings
lost the pattern. Then, you can set the
wallpaper on the lock screen, whether to
show the owner information, the lock timer,
vibrate on touch, or whether to make the
pattern visible.
PIN - Enter a numeric PIN to unlock screen.
Password - Enter a password to unlock
screen.
Wallpaper - Select the wallpaper to display
for your lock screen.
Clocks & shortcuts - Customize clocks and
shortcuts on the lock screen.
Owner info - Display the owner info on the
lock screen.
Lock timer - Allows you to set the amount
of time before the screen automatically locks
after the screen has timed-out.
Power button instantly locks - Checkmark
to instantly lock the screen when the Power/
Lock Key is pressed.
Vibrate on touch - Select to make the device
vibrate when you unlock it.
Screen timeout
Brightness
Tap to set the Front key light options.
Turn on front key light: Checkmark this
to set the the front keys (Menu Key, Home
Key, Back Key) are turned on, when you use
Adjust the brightness of the screen.
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Set the time delay before the screen
automatically turns off.
Wise screen
Checkmark this to keep screen on when the
phone detects your face looking at the screen.
Auto-rotate screen
Set to switch orientation automatically when
you rotate the phone.
Aspect ratio correction
Change the resolution size of downloaded
applications to fit the screen size.
Font type
Select the desired font type.
Font size
Select the desired font size.
Front key light
Settings
the device.
Front key light duration: Select how
long the front keys remain backlit while the
screen is turned on.
Notification flash
Checkmark each item to set to turn on.
Motion sensor calibration
Improve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of
the sensor.
General tab
Power saver
Tap the Power saver switch to turn this
feature on. Tap the switch again to turn it off.
Turn Power saver on - Select the level you
want to turn on the Power saver.
Power saver Tips - Touch to access some
tips for Power saver.
POWER SAVING ITEMS
Checkmark each feature to turn off or adjust
when battery is low.
Auto-sync: Turns off Auto-sync.
Wi-Fi: Turns off Wi-Fi if data is not in use.
Bluetooth: Turns off Bluetooth if not
connected.
Eco mode: Enables Eco mode. Eco
mode extends battery life by dynamically
optimizing CPU control policy.
Vibrate on touch: Turns off touch feedback.
Brightness: Adjust the brightness.
Screen timeout: Adjust screen timeout
of screen.
Front key light: Adjust Front key light
timeout.
BATTERY INFORMATION
Battery percentage: Display battery
percentage on the Status Bar.
Battery use: View which components and
application use the most battery.
Applications
You use the Applications settings menu to
view details about the applications installed
on your phone, manage their data, force them
to stop, and to set whether you want to permit
installation of applications that you obtain from
websites and email. Tap the Downloaded,
Running or All tabs to view information about
your installed apps.
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Settings
Quad core control
Gestures
You can access the menu to turn on Eco mode
through the Quad core control. Eco mode
extends battery life by dynamically optimizing
CPU control policy. When Eco mode is turned
off, Automatic mode is used to control the
Quad cores to provide optimized system
performance.
Move home screen items - Press and hold
an item and tilt the device to move to other
home screens.
Tilt sensitivity - Test and adjust sensitivity
of tilt sensor for the Home screen and
applications.
Silence incoming calls - Flip the device to
silence incoming calls.
Snooze or stop alarm - Flip the device to
snooze or stop the alarm.
Pause video - Flip the device to pause the
video.
Help - Touch to get information on using the
Gesture function of your device.
Storage
INTERNAL STORAGE
You can monitor the used and available space
on the system memory.
SD CARD
You can monitor the used and available space
on your microSD card.
Total space - Lists the total amount of space
on any microSD card installed in your phone.
It is divided by the type of files stored.
Unmount SD card - Tap this to unmount the
microSD card from your phone so that you can
format the card or safely remove.
Erase SD card - Permanently erases
everything on the microSD card and prepares
it for use with your phone. You must unmount
the microSD card before you can format it.
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Accounts & sync
Use the Accounts & sync settings menu to
add, remove, and manage your GoogleTM
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. GmailTM, Calendar, and other
applications may also have their own settings
to control how they synchronize data; see the
Settings
sections on those applications for details. Tap
the On/Off switch to enable adding account
or sync. Touch ADD ACCOUNT to add new
account.
Location services
Use the Location services menu to set your
preferences for using and sharing your location
when you search for information and use
location-based applications, such as Maps.
Google's location services - Checkmark
to use information from Wi-Fi and mobile
networks to determine your approximate
location, used while searching in Google Maps
and other applications. When you checkmark
this option, you’re asked whether you consent
to sharing your location anonymously with
Google’s location service.
GPS satellites - Checkmark to enable
your phone’s standalone global positioning
system (GPS) satellite receiver to pinpoint
your location to within an accuracy as close
as several meters (“street level”). Actual GPS
accuracy depends on a clear view of the sky
and other factors.
Location & Google search - Let Google
use your location to improve search results and
other services.
Security
Use the Security settings to configure how to
help secure your phone and its data.
ENCRYPTION
Encrypt phone - Opens a screen that encrypts
data on the phone for security. You will be
required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt
your phone each time you power it on.
SIM CARD LOCK
Set up SIM card lock - Opens a screen to
set if you want to require a PIN to use or, if
set, allows you to change the PIN.
PASSWORDS
Password typing visible - Checkmark to
briefly show each character of passwords
as you enter them so that you can see what
you enter.
PHONE ADMINISTRATION
Phone administrators - Add or remove
phone administrators.
Unknown sources - Allow installation of
non-Play Store applications.
CREDENTIAL STORAGE
Trusted credentials - Checkmark to allow
applications to access your phone’s encrypted
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Settings
store of secure certificates and related
passwords and other credentials. You use
credential storage to establish some kinds of
VPN and Wi-Fi connections. If you have not set
a password for the secure credential storage,
this setting is dimmed.
Install from storage - Touch to install a
secure certificate from a microSD card.
Clear credentials - Deletes all secure
certificates and related credentials and erases
the secure storage's own password, after
prompting you to confirm that you want to
do this.
Backup & reset
BACKUP & RESTORE
Back up my data - Back up app data, Wi-Fi
passwords, and other settings to Google
servers.
Back up account - Displays the accounts
that are currently being backed up.
Automatic restore - When reinstalling an
app, restore backed up settings and data.
PERSONAL DATA
Factory data reset - Erases all data on the
phone.
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Date & time
Set your preferences for how the date and time
is displayed.
Language & input
Select the language for the text on your phone
and for configuring the on-screen keyboard,
including words that you’ve added to its
dictionary.
Language - Choose a language to use on
your phone.
Spelling correction - Allows spelling
correction when using the on-screen
keyboard.
Personal dictionary - Allows you to
view, edit, and add words to your personal
dictionary.
KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS
Default - Shows the default keyboard type.
Checkmark the keyboard you want to use from
Android keyboard, Google voice typing,
LG Keyboard. Tap to configure each
keyboard’s settings.
SPEECH
Voice Search - Touch to configure the Voice
Search settings.
Settings
Text-to speech output - Touch to set the
preferred engine or general settings for text-tospeech output.
MOUSE/TRACKPAD
Pointer speed - Adjust the pointer speed.
Accessibility
Use the Accessibility settings to configure any
accessibility plug-ins you have installed on
your phone.
n NOTE
Requires additional plug-ins to become
selectable.
PC connection
USB connection type - Opens a dialog box
to choose the default connection mode when
connecting your phone to a PC via USB. Choose
from Charge only, Media sync (MTP), USB
tethering, PC software, or Camera (PTP).
USB Tethering
You can use your phone to provide a data
connection to a computer by activating data
tethering and connecting them with a USB
cable.
To tether your phone with your
computer using the USB
1 Connect your phone to your computer with
a USB cable.
2 The USB connection type prompt is
displayed. Tap USB tethering to confirm.
n NOTE
- Data Tethering requires an appropriate
DataPro data plan. Devices connected
by tethering use data from your DataPro
plan. Plans are not unlimited and
significant charges may be incurred if
the included data allowance is exceeded.
Performance may vary depending on the
number of devices connected and other
factors.
- You cannot access your phone's microSD
card on your computer when using USB
tethering.
Ask on connection - Checkmark to have the
phone ask you to choose which USB connection
mode it should connect with to a PC.
Help - Touch to get information on the
different types of USB connections.
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Settings
LG SOFTWARE
On-Screen Phone - Turns the On-Screen
Phone function on so that you can receive Wi-Fi
connection requests. Refer to page 82 for LG
On-Screen Phone.
Help - Displays help information for the
On-Screen Phone function.
Developer options
USB debugging - Checkmark to set Debug
mode when USB is connected.
Development device ID - Displays the
development device ID.
Stay awake - If activated, the screen will
never sleep while charging.
Allow mock locations - Checkmark to allow
mock locations.
Desktop backup password- Allows you to
set a desktop backup password.
USER INTERFACE
Enable strict mode - Checkmark to flash the
screen when apps operate for a long time on
the main thread.
Show touch data - Checkmark to make touch
data visible on the screen.
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Show touches - Checkmark to show visual
feedback when the screen is touched.
Show screen updates - Checkmark to flash
areas of the screen when they update.
Show CPU usage - Checkmark to display a
screen overlay showing current CPU usage.
Force GPU rendering - Checkmark to use 2D
hardware acceleration in applications.
Window animation scale - Select to set the
window animation scale.
Transition animation scale - Select to set
transition animation scale.
APPS
Don't keep activities - Checkmark to quit
every activity as soon as the user leaves it.
Background process limit - Set the
preferered Background process limit.
Show all ANRs Checkmark to show App Not
Responding dialog for background apps.
About phone
View legal information, check phone status
and software versions, and perform the
software update.
LG On-Screen Phone 3.0
LG SOFTWARE
On-Screen Phone allows you to view
your mobile phone screen from a PC via
a USB. You can also control your mobile
phone from your PC, using the mouse or
keyboard.
On-Screen Phone 3.0 icons
Launches LG Home Panorama or changes
the On-Screen Phone preferences.
Connects your mobile phone to your PC, or
disconnects it.
Minimizes the On-Screen Phone window.
Maximizes the On-Screen Phone window.
Exits the On-Screen Phone program.
- File transfer (mobile phone to PC): Sends
a file from your mobile phone (e.g. Gallery,
Video Player, Music and Polaris Office) to
your PC. Simply right-click on the file and
drag it to send it to your PC.
- File transfer (PC to mobile phone): Sends
files from your PC to your mobile phone.
Just select the files you wish to transfer
and drag and drop them into the On-Screen
Phone window. The sent files are stored in
the OSP folder.
- LG Home Panorama: Shows all of the work
spaces of LG Home. You can easily organize
icons or widgets and run an application by
double-clicking the shortcut.
On-Screen Phone 3.0 features
nNOTE
- Real-time transfer and control: Displays
and controls your mobile phone screen when
connected to your PC.
- Mouse control: Allows you to control your
mobile phone by using the mouse to click and
drag on your PC screen.
- Text input with keyboard: Allows you to
compose a text message or note using your
computer keyboard.
Please make sure that LG Home is the default
launcher. Some widgets may not work properly
on the LG Home Panorama.
- Real-time event notifications: Prompts a
pop-up to inform you of any incoming calls or
text messages, as well as alarm and event
notifications.
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LG On-Screen Phone 3.0
How to install On-Screen Phone
on your PC
Visit LG.com (http://www.lg.com/us).
Locate the search box in the upper right
corner and enter the model number. From
the SUPPORT list, select your model.
Scroll down and select the OSP tab and
click on DOWNLOAD. When prompted,
select Run to install On-Screen Phone on
your PC.
How to connect your mobile phone
to your PC
On-Screen Phone 3.0 provides USB and Wi-Fi
connection. Please follow the instructions on
the Connection Wizard of the On-Screen Phone
program.
n NOTE
To use On-Screen Phone using Wi-Fi
connection, from the Home screen tap the
Menu Key
> All settings > General
tab > PC connection > On-Screen Phone
check box is selected.
Please make sure that the battery may run out
more quickly due to the current consumption if
On-Screen Phone is connected via Wi-Fi.
When you connect your mobile phone to your
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PC via Mobile Hotspot and access to the
Internet on the PC, additional data charges
may be incurred depending on your DataPro
data plan.
Access to the Internet using Wi-Fi networks
may not work well depending on the network's
traffic. When you enlarge the On-Screen Phone
window, the display on the screen might
become slow.
To check the phone-to-PC
connection
Once the devices have been connected,
drag down the Status Bar at the top of the
Home screen to check the On-Screen Phone
connection status.
To disconnect your phone from
your PC
in the top left of the On-Screen
Click
Phone window. Alternatively, drag down the
Status Bar at the top of the Home screen and
select On-Screen Phone connected > OK.
Software Update
Phone Software Update
This feature allows you to update the
firmware of your phone to the latest version
conveniently from the internet without the
need to visit a service center.
For more information on how to use this
function, please visit:
http://update.lgmobile.com or
http://www.lg.com/common/ index.jsp.
As the mobile phone firmware update requires
the user’s full attention for the duration of the
update process, please make sure to check all
instructions and notes that appear at each step
before proceeding. Please note that removing
the USB cable or battery during the upgrade
may seriously damage your mobile phone.
LG Mobile Phone Software
update via Over-the-Air (OTA)
First, you can check the software version on
your mobile phone:
From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> All settings > General tab > About
phone > Software information.
To perform the phone software update, from
the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
All settings > General tab > About phone >
Software update > Update now.
n NOTE
Your personal data—including information about
your Google account and any other accounts,
your system/application data and settings, any
downloaded applications and your DRM licence
—might be lost in the process of updating your
phone's software. Therefore, LG recommends
that you back up your personal data before
updating your phone's software. LG does not take
responsibility for any loss of personal data.
This feature allows you to update the
firmware of your phone to the newer version
conveniently via OTA without connecting the
USB data cable. This feature is only available if
and when LG makes the newer version of the
firmware available for your device.
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Trademarks
Trademarks
• Copyright 2012 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights
reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered
trademarks of LG Group and its related
entities.
• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
• Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the
Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the
Wi-Fi Alliance.
• All other trademarks and copyrights are the
property of their respective owners.
DivX Mobile
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video
format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary
of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX
Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit
www.divx.com for more information and
software tools to convert your files into DivX
video.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This
DivX Certified® device must be registered
in order to play purchased DivX Video
on- Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your
registration code, locate the DivX VOD section
in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com
for more information on how to complete your
registration.
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video
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up to HD 720p, including premium
content.
DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated
logos are trademarks of Rovi
Corporation or its subsidiaries and are
used under license.
n NOTICE
Open Source Software
To obtain the corresponding source code
under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open source
licences, please visit http://opensource.lge.
com/All referred licence terms, disclaimers and
notices are available for download with the
source code.
• Wi-Fi® and Wi-Fi Protected Access®are
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
DTS
Manufactured under license from DTS
Licensing Limited. DTS and the Symbol are
registered trademarks, & DTS 2.0 Channel
and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All
Rights Reserved
Dolby Mobile
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Q&A
Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with the phone are described in this
section before taking the phone in for a service or calling the Customer Service Center.
Q How do I view the list of outgoing calls,
incoming calls and missed calls?
A Tap the Phone Key
and tap the Call
logs
tab.
Q Why is the connection inconsistent or not
audible in certain areas?
A When the frequency environment is
unstable in a certain area, connection may
be inconsistent and inaudible. Relocate to
another area and try again.
Q Why is the connection inconsistent or abruptly
disconnects even when established?
A When frequency is unstable or weak, or if
there are too many users, a connection may
be cut off even after it was established.
Please try again later or attempt again after
relocating to other areas.
Q Why does the phone heat up?
A The phone may get hot when there is a very
long call duration, when games are played
or even when surfing the Internet for a long
time. This has no effect upon the life of the
product or performance.
Q Why does the battery run out so quickly
during normal use?
A This may be due to the user environment, a
large number of calls or a weak signal.
Q Why is no number dialed when an Address
Book entry is recalled?
A Check that the number has been stored
correctly by using the Address book Search
feature. Re-store them, if necessary.
Q The screen got frozen. How can I solve this
problem?
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for
10 seconds to turn it off. Then press and
hold the Power/Lock Key again for 3
seconds to reboot the phone.
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Accessories
There are a variety of accessories available
for your mobile phone, some of which may be
sold separately. You can select these options
according to your personal communication
requirements. Visit your local AT&T store or
www.att.com/wirelessaccessories for specific
offerings.
n NOTE
• Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to
do this may invalidate your warranty.
• Accessories may be different in different
regions; please check with our regional service
company or agent for further enquiries.
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For Your Safety
Important Information
This user guide contains important information
on the use and operation of this phone. Please
read all the information carefully for optimal
performance and to prevent any damage
to or misuse of the phone. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
user guide could void your warranty for this
equipment. Any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Before You Start
WARNING! This product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Safety Instructions
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of
electric shock, do not expose your phone to
high humidity areas, such as the bathroom,
swimming pool, etc.
Always store your phone away from heat.
Never store your phone in settings that may
expose it to temperatures less than 32°F or
greater than 104°F, such as outside during
extreme weather conditions or in your car on
a hot day. Exposure to excessive cold or heat
will result in malfunction, damage and/or
catastrophic failure.
Be careful when using your phone near
other electronic devices. RF emissions
from your mobile phone may affect nearby
in 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.
IMPORTANT! Please read the TIA SAFETY
INFORMATION before using your phone.
Safety Information
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the
rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further
detailed information is given in this user guide.
] Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a
qualified service technician when repair
work is required.
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For Your Safety
] Keep away from electrical appliances such
as TVs, radios, and personal computers.
The unit should be kept away from heat
sources such as radiators or cookers.
Do not drop.
Do not subject this unit to mechanical
vibration or shock.
The coating of the phone may be damaged
if covered with wrap or vinyl wrapper.
Use dry cloth to clean the exterior of the
unit. (Do not use solvent such as benzene,
thinner or alcohol.)
Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke
or dust.
Do not keep the phone next to credit
cards or transport tickets; it can affect the
information on the magnetic strips.
Do not tap the screen with a sharp object;
otherwise, it may damage the phone.
Do not expose the phone to liquid or
moisture.
Use the accessories like an earphone
cautiously. Do not tap the antenna
unnecessarily.
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microSD card information and
care
] The microSD card cannot be used for
recording copyright- protected data.
] Keep the microSD card out of the small
children's reach.
] Do not leave the microSD card in extremely
hot location.
] Do not disassemble or modify the microSD
card.
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before
operating the phone.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) of the United States, with
its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326,
adopted an updated safety standard for
human exposure to radio frequency (RF)
electromagnetic 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.
For Your Safety
CAUTION
Part 15.19 statement
Use only the supplied and approved antenna.
Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications
could impair call quality, damage the phone,
void your warranty and/or result in violation
of FCC regulations. Do not use the phone with
a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with skin, a minor burn
may result. Contact your local dealer for a
replacement antenna.
This device complies with part15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Body-worn Operation
Part 15.105 statement
This device was tested for typical body-worn
operations with the back of the phone kept
0.39 inches (1cm) between the user’s body
and the back of the phone. To comply with
FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum
separation distance of 0.39 inches (1cm) must
be maintained between the user’s body and
the back of the phone. Third-party belt-clips,
holsters, and similar accessories containing
metallic components should not be used.
Body-worn accessories that cannot maintain
0.39 inches (1cm) separation distance between
the user's body and the back of the phone,
and have not been tested for typical bodyworn operations may not comply with FCC RF
exposure limits and should be avoided.
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
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
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For Your Safety
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
] Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
] Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
] Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
] Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
] Only use the battery for the system for
which it is specified.
] Only use the battery with a charging
Part 15. 21 statement
Change or Modificatons that are not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could vold the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Cautions for Battery
] Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or
deform, puncture or shred.
] Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt
to insert foreign objects into the battery,
immerse or expose to water or other
liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other
hazard.
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system that has been qualified with
the system per this standard. Use of an
unqualified battery or charger may present
a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other
hazard.
Do not short circuit a battery or allow
metallic conductive objects to contact
battery terminals.
Replace the battery only with another
battery that has been qualified with the
system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725200x. Use of an unqualified battery may
present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or
other hazard.
Promptly dispose of used batteries in
accordance with local regulations.
Battery usage by children should be
supervised.
Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the
phone or battery is dropped, especially
on a hard surface, and the user suspects
damage, take it to a service center for
inspection.
For Your Safety
] Improper battery use may result in a fire,
explosion or other hazard.
] For those host devices that utilize a USB
port as a charging source, the host device’s
user manual shall include a statement
that the phone shall only be connected to
products that bear the USB-IF logo or have
completed the USB-IF compliance program.
] If you are listening to music while out and
about, please ensure that the volume is at
a reasonable level so that you are aware
of your surroundings. This is particularly
imperative when attempting to cross the
street.
Adapter (Charger) Cautions
] Using the wrong battery charger could
damage 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.
Avoid damage to your hearing
] Damage to your hearing can occur if you
are exposed to loud sound for long periods
of time. We therefore recommend that you
do not turn on or off the handset close to
your ear. We also recommend that music
and call volumes are set to a reasonable
level.
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Safety Guidelines
TIA Safety Information
Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety
Information for Wireless Handheld phones.
Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers,
Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices
is required in the owner’s manual for CTIA
Certification. Use of the remaining TIA
language is encouraged when appropriate.
Exposure to Radio Frequency
Signal
Your wireless handheld portable telephone
is a lowpower radio transmitter and receiver.
When it is ON, it receives and also sends out
radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications
Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure
guidelines with safety levels for handheld
wireless phones. Those guidelines are
consistent with the safety standards previously
set by both U.S. and international standards
bodies:
ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
NCRP Report 86 (1986)
ICNIRP (1996)
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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;
National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements; International Commission on
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
The design of your phone complies with the
FCC guidelines (and those standards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved
replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments could damage
the phone and may violate FCC regulations.
Tips on Efficient Operation
For your phone to operate most efficiently:
Do not tap 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.
Safety Guidelines
Check the laws and regulations on the use of
wireless phones in the areas where you drive.
Always obey them. Also, if using your phone
while driving, please:
] 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
so require.
Persons with pacemakers:
] Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than
six inches from their pacemaker when the
phone is turned ON;
] Should not carry the phone in a breast
pocket.
] Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker
to minimize the potential for interference.
] If you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place, turn your
phone OFF immediately.
Electronic Devices
Hearing Aids
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded
from RF signals. However, certain electronic
equipment may not be shielded against the RF
signals from your wireless phone.
Some digital wireless phones may interfere
with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may want to consult AT&T.
Driving
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 consistent with the
independent research by and recommendations
of Wireless Technology Research.
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Safety Guidelines
Other Medical Devices
Aircraft
If you use any other personal medical device,
consult the manufacturer of your device to
determine if they are adequately shielded from
external RF energy. Your physician may be able
to assist you in obtaining this information.
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone
while in the air. Turn your phone OFF before
boarding an aircraft.
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 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 of
any equipment that has been added to your
vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where
posted notices so require.
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Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations,
turn your phone OFF when in a ‘blasting areas
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 or fire resulting in
bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere
are often, but not always, marked clearly.
Potential areas may include: fueling areas
(such as gasoline stations); below deck on
boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage
facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum
gas (such as propane or butane); areas 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
Safety Guidelines
place out of reach of children.
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-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly
installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury
could result.
] Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean.
] Replace the battery when it no longer
Charger and Adapter Safety
] The charger and adapter are intended for
indoor use only.
Battery Information and Care
] Please dispose of your battery properly
or take it to your local wireless carrier for
recycling.
] The battery does not need to be fully
discharged before recharging.
] Use only LG-approved chargers specific to
your phone model since they are designed
to maximize battery life.
] Do not disassemble or impact the battery
as it may cause electric shock, shortcircuit, and fire. Store the battery in a
provides acceptable performance. The
battery can be recharged several hundred
times before replacement.
Recharge the battery after long periods of
non-use to maximize battery life.
Battery life will vary due to usage patterns
and environmental conditions.
Use of extended backlighting, MEdia Net
Browsing, and data connectivity kits affect
battery life and talk/standby times.
The self-protection function of the battery
cuts the power of the phone when its
operation is in an abnormal state. In this
case, remove the battery from the phone,
reinstall it, and turn the phone on.
Actual battery life will depend on network
configuration, product settings, usage
patterns, battery and environmental
conditions.
Always unplug the charger from the wall
socket after the phone is fully charged to
save unnecessary power consumption of
the charger.
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Safety Guidelines
Explosion, Shock, and Fire
Hazards
General Notice
] Using a damaged battery or placing a
] Do not put your phone in a place subject
to excessive dust and keep the minimum
required distance between the power cord
and heat sources.
Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning
your phone, and clean the power plug pin
when it is dirty.
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 the
phone (power plug pin), metallic articles
(such as a coin, paperclip or pen) may
short-circuit the phone. Always cover the
receptacle when not in use.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Metallic
articles such as a coin, paperclip or pen in
your pocket or bag may short-circuit the +
and – terminals of the battery (metal strips
on the battery) upon moving. Short-circuit
of the terminal may damage the battery
and cause an explosion.
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battery in your mouth may cause serious
injury.
Do not place items containing magnetic
components such as a credit card, phone
card, bank book or subway ticket near your
phone. The magnetism of the phone may
damage the data stored in the magnetic
strip.
Talking on your phone for a long period of
time may reduce call quality due to heat
generated during use.
When the phone is not used for a long
period time, store it in a safe place with
the power cord unplugged.
Using the phone in proximity to receiving
equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may cause
interference to the 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.
Safety Guidelines
] 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.
] Do not paint your phone.
] The data saved in your phone might be
deleted due to careless use, repair of
the phone, or upgrade of the software.
Please backup your important phone
numbers. (Ring tones, text messages, voice
messages, pictures, and videos could also
be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable
for damage due to the loss of data.
] When you use the phone in public places,
set the ring tone to vibration so as not to
disturb others.
] Do not turn your phone on or off when
putting it in your ear.
] Your phone is an electronic device that
generates heat during normal operation.
Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact
in the absence of adequate ventilation
may result in discomfort or minor burns.
Therefore, use care when handling
your phone during or immediately after
operation.
Caution: Avoid potential
hearing loss.
Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including
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 loud sound has also been
associated in some studies with tinnitus (a
ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound
and distorted hearing. Individual susceptibility
to noise-induced hearing loss and other
potential hearing problems varies.
The amount of sound produced by a portable
audio device varies depending on the nature
of the sound, the device, the device settings
and the headphones. You should follow some
commonsense recommendations when using
any portable audio device: 204 Safety
] Set the volume in a quiet environment and
select the lowest volume at which you can
hear adequately.
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Safety Guidelines
] 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.
Do not turn the volume up to block
out noisy surroundings. If you choose
to listen to your portable device in a
noisy environment, use noisecancelling
headphones to block out background
environmental noise.
Limit the amount of time you listen. As the
volume increases, less time is required
before your hearing could be affected.
Avoid using headphones after exposure
to extremely loud noises, such as rock
concerts, that might cause temporary
hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might
cause unsafe 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.
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You can obtain additional information on this
subject from the following sources:
Safety 205
American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza
American Drive, Suite 300
Reston, VA 20190
Voice: (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 Ave., SW Washington,
DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800356-4674)
Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/
Safety Guidelines
noise/default.html
FDA Consumer Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center
for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer
Update on Mobile Phones.
1.Do wireless phones pose a health
hazard?
The available scientific evidence does
not show that any health problems are
associated with using wireless phones.
There is no proof, however, that wireless
phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones
emit low levels of radiofrequency energy
(RF) in the microwave range while being
used. They also emit very low levels of RF
when in the Home screen. Whereas high
levels of RF can produce health effects (by
heating tissue), exposure to low level RF
that does not produce heating effects causes
no known adverse health effects. Many
studies of low level RF exposures have not
found any biological effects. Some studies
have suggested that some biological effects
may occur, but such findings have not been
confirmed by additional research. In some
cases, other researchers have had difficulty in
reproducing those studies, or 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
authority to take action if wireless phones
are shown to emit radiofrequency energy
(RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user.
In such a case, the FDA could require the
manufacturers of wireless phones to notify
users of the health hazard and to repair,
replace, or recall the phones so that the
hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not
justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has
urged the wireless phone industry to take a
number of steps, including the following:
] Support needed research into possible
biological effects of RF of the type emitted
by wireless phones;
] Design wireless phones in a way that
minimizes any RF exposure to the user that
is not necessary for device function; and
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Safety Guidelines
] Cooperate in providing users of wireless
phones with the best possible information
on possible effects of wireless phone use
on human health.
The FDA belongs to an interagency working
group of the federal agencies that have
responsibility for different aspects of RF
safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the
federal level. The following agencies belong
to this working group:
] National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health
] Environmental Protection Agency
] Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
] National Telecommunications and
Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health
participates in some interagency working
group activities, as well.
The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities
for wireless phones with the Federal
Communications 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
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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 thus not the subject of the safety
questions discussed in this document.
3.What kinds of phones are the subject of
this update?
The term ‘wireless phone’ refers here to
handheld wireless phones with built-in
antennas, often called ‘cell’, ‘mobile’, or
‘PCS’ phones. These types of wireless
phones can expose the user to measurable
radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the
short distance between the phone and
the user’s head. These RF exposures are
limited by FCC safety guidelines that were
developed with the advice of the FDA and
other federal health and safety agencies.
When the phone is located at greater
distances from the user, the exposure to RF
is drastically lower because a person’s RF
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exposure decreases rapidly with increasing
distance from the source. The so-called
‘cordless phones,’ which have a base unit
connected to the telephone wiring in a
house, typically operate at far lower power
levels, and thus produce RF exposures far
below the FCC safety limits.
4.What are the results of the research
done already?
The research done thus far has produced
conflicting results, and many studies have
suffered from flaws in their research
methods. Animal experiments investigating
the effects of radiofrequency energy (RF)
exposures characteristic of wireless phones
have yielded conflicting results that often
cannot be repeated in other laboratories.
A few animal studies, however, have
suggested that low 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 predisposed 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 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 association
between the use of wireless phones and
primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma,
or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or
salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers.
None of the studies demonstrated the
existence of any harmful health effects from
wireless phone RF exposures. However,
none of the studies can answer questions
about long-term exposures, since the
average period of phone use in these studies
was around three years.
5.What research is needed to decide
whether RF exposure from wireless
phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and
epidemiological studies of people actually
using wireless phones would provide some
of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal
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exposure studies could be completed in a
few years. However, very large numbers of
animals would be needed to provide reliable
proof of a cancer promoting effect if one
exists. Epidemiological studies can provide
data that is directly applicable to human
populations, but 10 or more years follow-up
may be needed to provide answers about
some health effects, such as cancer. This
is because the interval between the time
of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and
the time tumors develop - if they do- may
be many, many years. The interpretation
of epidemiological studies is hampered by
difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure
during day-to-day use of wireless phones.
Many factors affect this measurement, such
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
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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
programs around the world. The project
has also helped develop a series of public
information documents on EMF issues. The
FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications
& Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal
Cooperative Research and Development
Agreement (CRADA) to do research on
wireless phone safety. The FDA provides
the scientific oversight, obtaining input
from experts in government, industry,
and academic organizations. CTIA-funded
research is conducted through contracts
with independent investigators. The initial
research will include both laboratory studies
and studies of wireless phone users. The
CRADA will also include a broad assessment
of additional research needs in the context
of the latest research developments around
the world.
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7.How can I find out how much radio
frequency energy exposure I can get by
using my wireless phone?
All phones sold in the United States must
comply with Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit radio
frequency energy (RF) exposures. The FCC
established these guidelines in consultation
with the FDA and the other federal health
and safety agencies. The FCC limit for RF
exposure from wireless telephones is set
at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6
watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC
limit is consistent with the safety standards
developed by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the
National Council on Radiation Protection
and Measurement. The exposure limit
takes 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/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 wireless
phones and other wireless handsets with
the participation and leadership of FDA
scientists and engineers. The standard,
‘Recommended Practice for Determining
the Spatial- Peak Specific Absorption Rate
(SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless
Communications Devices: Experimental
Techniques,’ sets forth the first consistent
test methodology for measuring the rate
at which RF is deposited in the heads of
wireless phone users. The test method uses
a tissuesimulating model of the human
head. Standardized SAR test methodology is
expected to greatly improve the consistency
of measurements made at different
laboratories on the same phone. SAR is
the measurement of the amount of energy
absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body
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or a small part of the body. It is measured
in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This
measurement is used to determine whether
a wireless phone complies with safety
guidelines.
9.What steps can I take to reduce my
exposure to radiofrequency energy from
my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products - and
at this point we do not know that there
is - it is probably very small. But if you are
concerned about avoiding even potential
risks, you can take a few simple steps to
minimize your exposure to radiofrequency
energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in
how much exposure a person receives,
reducing the amount of time spent using a
wireless phone will reduce RF exposure. If
you must conduct extended conversations by
wireless phone every day, you could place
more 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
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do 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 lower exposure to
radiofrequency energy (RF), the measures
described above would apply to children
and teenagers using wireless phones.
Reducing the time of wireless phone use
and increasing the distance between
the user and the RF source will reduce
RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by
other national governments have advised
that children be discouraged from using
wireless phones at all. For example,
the government in the United Kingdom
distributed leaflets containing such a
recommendation in December 2000. They
noted that no evidence exists that using
a wireless phone causes brain tumors or
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other ill effects. Their recommendation to
limit wireless phone use by children was
strictly precautionary; it was not based on
scientific evidence that any health hazard
exists.
11. What about wireless phone
interference with medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless
phones can interact with some electronic
devices. For this reason, the FDA helped
develop a detailed test method to measure
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of
implanted cardiac pacemakers and
defibrillators from wireless telephones.
This test method is now part of a standard
sponsored by the Association for the
Advancement of Medical instrumentation
(AAMI). The final draft, a 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 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 other medical devices.
Should harmful interference be found
to occur, the FDA will conduct testing
to assess the interference and work to
resolve the problem.
12. Where can I find additional
information?
For additional information, please refer to
the following resources:
FDA web page on wireless phones
(http://www.fda.gov, click on "C" in the
index and "Cell Phones")
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
RF Safety Program
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
International Commission on Non-lonizing
Radiation Protection
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(http://www.icnirp.de)
World Health Organization (WHO)
International EMF Project
(http://www.who.int/emf)
National Radiological Protection Board (UK)
(http://www.nrpb.org.uk/radiation/)
10 Driver Safety Tips
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful
ability to communicate by voice almost
anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility
accompanies the benefits of wireless phones,
one that every user must uphold.
When operating a car, driving is your first
responsibility.
When using your wireless phone behind the
wheel of a car, practice good common sense
and remember the following tips:
1. Get to 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.
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2. When available, use a hands-free device.
A number of hands-free wireless phone
accessories are readily available today.
Whether you choose an installed mounted
device for your wireless phone or a speaker
phone accessory, take 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. Let the
person you are speaking with know you
are driving; if necessary, suspend the call
in heavy traffic or hazardous weather
conditions. Rain, sleet, snow and ice can
be hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As
a driver, your first responsibility is to pay
attention to the road.
5. Do not take 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.
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Don’t 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 when you are not moving or before
pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before
you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your
calls with times you may be stopped at a stop
sign, red light or otherwise stationary. But
if you need to dial while driving, follow this
simple tip— dial only a few numbers, check
the road and your mirrors, then continue.
7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional
conversations 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 of the greatest tools you
can own to protect yourself and your family
in dangerous situations — with your phone
at your side, help is only three numbers away.
Dial 911 or other local emergency 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 other local emergency number, as
you would want others to do for you.
10. Call roadside assistance or a special wireless
non-emergency 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 roadside
assistance or other special non-emergency
wireless number.
For more information, please call to
888-901-SAFE, or visit our website
http://www.ctia.org.
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Consumer Information on SAR
(Specific Absorption Rate)
This model phone meets the government’s
requirements for exposure to radio waves.
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and
receiver. It is designed and manufactured not
to exceed the emission limits for exposure
to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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
standards include a substantial safety margin
designed to assure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile
phones employs a unit of measurement known
as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg.*
Tests for SAR are conducted using standard
operating positions specified by the FCC with
the phone transmitting at its highest certified
power level in all tested frequency bands.
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Although SAR is determined at the highest
certified power level, the actual SAR level of
the phone while operating can be well below
the maximum value. Because the phone is
designed to operate at multiple power levels
to use only the power required to reach the
network, in general, the closer you are to a
wireless base station antenna, the lower the
power output.
Before a phone model is available for sale
to the public, it must be tested and certified
to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit
established by the government-adopted
requirement for safe exposure. The tests are
performed in positions and locations (e.g., at
the ear and worn on the body) as required
by the FCC for each model. The highest SAR
value for this phone when tested for use at
the ear is 0.601 W/kg and when worn on the
body, as described in this user’s manual, is
0.612 W/kg. (Body-worn measurements differ
among phones models, depending upon
available 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
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Authorization for this model phone with all
reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance
with the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR
information on this model phone is on file with
the FCC and can be found under the Display
Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid
after searching on FCC ID ZNFP875.
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 phones used by the public is 1.6
watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of
tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial
margin of safety to give additional protection
for the public and to account for any variations
in measurements.
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