LG Electronics USA H901 Multi-band GSM/EDGE/WCDMA/LTE Handset with WLAN, Bluetooth, RFID User Manual

LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc. Multi-band GSM/EDGE/WCDMA/LTE Handset with WLAN, Bluetooth, RFID Users Manual

Users Manual

XXXXXXXXXXXX (1.0)ENGLISHUSEr GUIdELG-H901
User Guide• Somecontentandillustrationsmaydifferfromyourdevicedependingontheregion,serviceprovider,softwareversion,orOSversion,andaresubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.• AlwaysusegenuineLGaccessories.Thesupplieditemsaredesignedonlyforthisdeviceandmaynotbecompatiblewithotherdevices.• Availableaccessoriesmayvarydependingonyourregion,countryorserviceprovider.• Thisdeviceisnotsuitableforpeoplewhohaveavisualimpairmentduetothetouchscreenkeyboard.• Copyright©2015LGElectronics,Inc.Allrightsreserved.LGandtheLGlogoareregisteredtrademarksofLGGroupanditsrelatedentities.Allothertrademarksarethepropertyoftheirrespectiveowners.• Google™,GoogleMaps™,Gmail™,YouTube™,Hangouts™andPlayStore™aretrademarksofGoogle,Inc.ENGLISH
2SERVICE ACTIVATIONSERVICE ACTIVATIONIfyouareanewT-Mobile®customerandyourservicehasnotbeenactivated,simplycallCustomerCareat1-800-937-8997fromyourlandlinephoneandaT-MobileActivationsrepresentativewillassistyou.Youwillneedthefollowinginformationwhenactivatingservice:• ServiceAgreementandagentcodeonyourAgreement.• Yourname,homeaddress,homephone,andbillingaddress.NOTE: For business and government accounts, please provide the name of your company or government agency, address, and tax ID.• YourSocialSecuritynumber,currentdriver’slicensenumber,anddateofbirthforcreditcheckpurposes.• YourchoiceofT-Mobilerateplanandservices(seewww.t-mobile.comforthelatestplaninformation).• SIMserialnumberandIMEInumber(locatedontheboxbarcodelabel).Byactivatingservice,youacknowledgethatyouhaveread,understand,andagreetobeboundbyeachofT-Mobile’sTermsandConditionsandyourServiceAgreement.
3SERVICE ACTIVATIONAbout this user guidePleasereadthisuserguidecarefullybeforeyouuseyourphoneandkeepithandyforfuturereference.Shouldyourphonefailstooperatecorrectly,refertotheFAQsection.• Somefeaturesandservicemayvarybyarea,phone,carrier,planandversionofphonesoftware.• Screendisplaysandillustrationsonthisusermanualmaydifferfromthoseyouseeontheactualphone.• Designsandspecificationsofthephoneandotheraccessoriesaresubjecttochangewithoutanynotice.
4Table of contentsTable of contentsSERVICE ACTIVATION ................................2About this user guide ...............................3Important notice .......................................8Getting to know your phone ...................12Phone layout ..........................................12Installing the SIM or USIM card ..............14Charging the phone ...............................16Unlocking the screen .............................17Smart Lock ............................................17Your Home screen ...................................18Touch screen tips ..................................18Home screen .........................................19Customizing the Home screen ...............20Returning to recently-used applications .21Notifications panel .................................22On-screen keyboard ..............................25Special Features .....................................26Gesture shot ..........................................26Gesture View .........................................27Glance View ...........................................28KnockON ...............................................28Knock Code ...........................................29Dual window..........................................30QuickMemo+ .........................................31QSlide ....................................................32QuickRemote .........................................33Google account setup .............................34Connecting to Networks and Devices ....35Wi-Fi .....................................................35Bluetooth ...............................................36Wi-Fi Direct ...........................................37Transferring data between a PC and your device....................................................38Calls ........................................................39Making a call .........................................39Calling your contacts .............................39Answering and rejecting a call ...............39Making a second call .............................40Viewing your call logs ............................40Call settings ...........................................40Contacts ..................................................41Searching for a contact ..........................41Adding a new contact ............................41Favorites contacts..................................42Creating a group ....................................42Messaging ...............................................43Sending a message ...............................43Conversation view .................................44Changing message settings ...................44Email .......................................................45Managing email accounts ......................45Working with account folders .................45
5Table of contentsComposing and sending email ...............46Camera and Video ...................................47Camera options on the viewfinder ..........47Using the advanced settings ..................48Taking a photo ......................................49Once you have taken a photo .................50Recording a video ..................................50After recording a video...........................51Gallery ...................................................53Multimedia ..............................................57Music ....................................................57Utilities ....................................................59Clock .....................................................59Calculator ..............................................60Calendar ................................................61Voice Recorder ......................................61Voice Search..........................................62Downloads ............................................62Browsing the Web...................................63Chrome .................................................63Settings ...................................................64Networks ...............................................64Sound & notification ..............................67Display ..................................................69General ..................................................71Phone software update ..........................78Phone software update ..........................78About this user guide .............................80About this user guide .............................80Trademarks ...........................................81DivX HD .................................................81Dolby Digital Plus ...................................81Troubleshooting ......................................82FAQ ..........................................................86Safety ......................................................92Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions .............................94Consumer Information on SAR ...............98FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices .........100Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. ...102TIA Safety Information .........................103Safety Information ...............................106FDA Consumer Update .........................111Driving .................................................11810 Driver Safety Tips ...........................118Limited Warranty Statement.................124
6SERVICE ACTIVATIONViolationoftheinstructionsmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath.WARNING:ThisproductcontainschemicalsknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.Wash hands after handling.• Neveruseanunapprovedbatterysincethiscoulddamagethephoneand/orbatteryandcouldcausethebatterytoexplode.• Neverplaceyourphoneinamicrowaveovenasitwillcausethebatterytoexplode.• Donotdisposeofyourbatterynearfireorwithhazardousorflammablematerials.• 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.• Donotusethephoneinareaswhereitsuseisprohibited.(Forexample:aircraft)• Donotexposethebatterychargeroradaptertodirectsunlightoruseitinplaceswithhighhumidity,suchasabathroom.• Donotuseharshchemicals(suchasalcohol,benzene,thinners,etc.)ordetergentstocleanyourphone.Thiscouldcauseafire.• Donotdrop,strike,orshakeyourphoneseverely.Itmayharmtheinternalcircuitboardsofthephone.• Donotuseyourphoneinhighexplosiveareasasthephonemaygeneratesparks.• Donotdamagethepowercordbybending,twisting,pulling,orheating.Donotusetheplugifitislooseasitmaycauseelectricshockorfire.• 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.• Donothandlethephonewithwethandswhileitisbeingcharged.Itmaycauseanelectricshockorseriouslydamageyourphone.Caution
7SERVICE ACTIVATION• Donotdisassemblethephone.• Donotplaceoranswercallswhilechargingthephoneasitmayshort-circuitthephoneand/orcauseelectricshockorfire.• 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.• Storethebatteryoutofreachofchildren.• Becarefulthatchildrendonotswallowanyparts(suchasearphone,connectionpartsofthephone,etc.)Thiscouldcauseasphyxiationorsuffocationresultinginseriousinjuryordeath.• Unplugthepowercordandchargerduringlightningstormstoavoidelectricshockorfire.• OnlyusethebatteriesandchargersprovidedbyLG.Thewarrantywillnotbeappliedtoproductsprovidedbyothersuppliers.• Onlyauthorizedpersonnelshouldservicethephoneanditsaccessories.Faultyinstallationorservicemayresultinaccidentsandconsequentlyinvalidatethewarranty.• Anemergencycallcanbemadeonlywithinaservicearea.Foranemergencycall,makesurethatyouarewithinaserviceareaandthatthephoneisturnedon.• 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.• Useandstoreyourphoneintemperaturesbetween0°C/32°Fand45°C/113°F,ifpossible.Exposingyourphonetoextremelyloworhightemperaturesmayresultindamage,malfunction,orevenexplosion.
8Important noticePlease read this before you start using your phone!Pleasechecktoseewhetheranyproblemsyouencounteredwithyourphonearedescribedinthissectionbeforetakingthephoneinforserviceorcallingaservicerepresentative.1. Phone memory Whenthereislessthan10MBofspaceavailableinyourphonememory,yourphonecannotreceivenewmessages.Youmustcheckyourphonememoryanddeletesomedata,suchasapplicationsormessages,tomakemorememoryavailable.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,thentapOKtoconrm.Important notice
9Important notice2. Optimizing battery lifeExtend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consumebatterypower.Extending your phone's battery life:• Turnoffradiocommunicationswhenyouarenotusing.IfyouarenotusingWi-Fi,BluetoothorLocationservices(includingGPS),turnthemoff.• Reducescreenbrightnessandsetashorterscreentimeout.• TurnoffautomaticsyncingforGmail,Calendar,Contactsandotherapplications.NOTE:• Some applications you download may consume battery power.• While using downloaded applications, check the battery charge level.3. Before installing an open source application and OS WARNINGIf you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may cause your phone to malfunction. In addition, your phone will no longer be covered by the warranty. WARNINGTo protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources, such as Play Store™. If there are improperly installed applications on your phone, the phone may not work normally or a serious error may occur. You must uninstall those applications and all associated data and settings from the phone.
10 Important notice4. Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset)Ifyourphoneneedstoberestoredtoitsoriginalsettingsandcondition,useaHardReset(FactoryReset).1 Turnthepoweroff.2 PressandholdthePower/Lock Key+Volume Down Keyatthesametime.3 ReleaseonlythePower/Lock Keywhenthebootlogoisdisplayed,thenimmediatelypressandholditagain.4 ReleaseallofthekeyswhentheFactorydataresetscreenisdisplayed.5 PresstheVolume Down KeytoscrolltoYes,thenpressthePower/Lock Keytocontinue.6 PresstheVolume Down KeytoscrolltoYesoncemore,thenpressthePower/ Lock Keytoconrm.7 Yourphoneperformsafactoryreset. WARNINGIf you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data before performing a Hard Reset.
11Important notice5. Opening and switching applicationsMultitaskingiseasywithAndroid;youcankeepmorethanoneapplicationrunningatthesametime.Thereisnoneedtoquitanapplicationbeforeopeninganother.Useandswitchbetweenseveralopenapplications.Androidmanageseachapplication,stoppingandstartingthemasneededtomakesurethatidleapplicationsdon'tconsumeresourcesunnecessarily.To stop applications:1 Tap .Apppreviews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awindowafterusingit.• 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. 6. If the screen freezesIf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.
12 Getting to know your phonePhone layoutEarpieceProximity SensorFront Camera LensNotification LEDHeadset JackMicrophoneCharger/USB PortMicrophoneInfrared LEDNOTE: Proximity sensor When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is near your ear. This extends battery life and prevents you from unintentionally activating the touch screen during calls. WARNINGPlacing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the display and touch screen functions. Do not cover the proximity sensor with screen protectors or any other type of protective film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction.Getting to know your phone
13Getting to know your phoneVolume KeysPower/Lock Key NFC Touch PointLaser Detection Auto-FocusSpeakerRear Camera LensFlashPower/Lock Key • Pressandholdtoaccessthemenutoturnyourphoneoff,restartit,orturnairplanemodeonandoff.• Pressoncequicklytowakeorlockthescreen.Volume Keys While screen is off• PressVolumeUpKeytwicetolaunchQuickMemo+.• PressVolumeDownKeytwicetolaunchthecamera.On the Home screen• Controlringervolume.During a call• Controlyourearpiecevolume.When playing audio/video• Controlvolumecontinuously.
14 Getting to know your phone WARNINGBe careful not to damage the NFC touch point on the phone, as this is part of the NFC antenna.NOTE: Laser Detection Auto-Focus SensorDetects the distance between the rear camera and nearby objects using laser technology. This feature helps the camera to focus quickly and accurately at short or long distances. Installing the SIM or USIM cardBeforeyoucanstartexploringyournewphone,youneedtosetitup.1 Toremovethebackcover,holdthephonermlyinonehand.Withyourotherhand,liftoffthebackcoverwithyourthumbnailasshowninthegurebelow.
15Getting to know your phone2 SlidetheSIMcardintothelowerslotfortheSIMcardasshowninthegure.Makesurethegoldcontactareaonthecardisfacingdownward.NOTE: Only microSIM cards work with this device.3 Insertthebattery.4 Toreplacethecoverontothedevice,alignthecoveroverthebackofthephoneandpressitdownuntilitclicksintoplace .
16 Getting to know your phoneCharging the phoneChargethebatterybeforeusingitforfirsttime.Usethechargertochargethebattery. WARNINGUse only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unapproved chargers, batteries or cables, it may cause a battery charging delay or display a pop-up message regarding slow charging. It can also cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not covered by the warranty.TheCharger/USBPortislocatedatthebottomofthephone.Insertthechargerandplugitintoapoweroutlet.
17Getting to know your phoneNOTE: Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging.Unlocking the screenBydefault,yourscreenwilllockafteraperiodofinactivity,thenturnoff.Unlocking the screen 1 PressthePower/Lock Keyordouble-taponthescreen.2 Swipethescreeninanydirectiontounlockit.Smart LockYoucanuseSmartLocktomakeunlockingyourphoneeasier.YoucanconfigureittokeepyourphoneunlockedwhenyouhaveatrustedBluetoothdeviceconnectedtoit,whenit'sinafamiliarlocation,likeyourhomeorwork,orwhenitrecognizesyourface.Setting up Smart LockBeforeyouactivateSmartLock,youneedtosetupascreenlock(KnockCode,pattern,PIN,orpassword).1 Tap> > .2 TapDisplaytab>Lock screen>Smart Lock.3 Enteryourcurrentscreenlock(ifnecessary).4 Taponeoftheoptionsandaddtrusteddevices,locationsorfacialrecognition.
18 Your Home screenYour Home screenTouch screen tipsHerearesometipsonhowtonavigateonyourphone.• Tap or touch–Asinglefingertapselectsitems,links,shortcutsandlettersontheon-screenkeyboard.• Touch and hold–Touchandholdanitemonthescreenbytappingitandnotliftingyourfingeruntilanactionoccurs.• Drag–Touchandhold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).• Double-tap–Double-taptozoomonawebpageoramap(ifthefeatureissupportedbytheapplication).• Pinch-to-Zoom–Useyourindexfingerandthumbinapinchingorspreadingmotiontozoominoroutwhenusingthebrowserormaps,orwhenbrowsingpictures(ifthefeatureissupportedbytheapplication).• Rotate the screen–Frommanyapplicationsandmenus,thescreenorientationadjuststothedevice'sphysicalorientation.NOTE:• Do not press too hard; the tap screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, yet firm tap.• Use the tip of your finger to tap the option you want. Be careful not to tap any other buttons.
19Your Home screenHome screenTheHomescreenisthestartingpointformanyandfunctions.ItallowsyoutoadditemslikeappshortcutsandGooglewidgetstogiveyouinstantaccesstoinformationandapplications.Thisisthedefaultcanvasandaccessiblefromanymenubytapping.Status BarWidgetApplication IconsHome Screen Location IndicatorQuick Button AreaHome Touch ButtonsShowsthephone'sstatusinformation,includingthetime,signalstrength,batterystatus,andnotificationicons.Widgetsareself-containedapplicationsthatcanbeaccessedthroughtheAppsscreenorontheHomescreen.Unlikeashortcut,theWidgetcanfunctionasanon-screenapplication.Tapanicon(application,folder,etc.)toopenanduseit.IndicateswhichHomescreencanvasyouarecurrentlyviewing.Providesone-touchaccesstothefunctioninanyHomescreencanvas.
20 Your Home screenBack ButtonReturnstothepreviousscreen.Alsoclosespop-upitems,suchasmenus,dialogboxesandtheon-screenkeyboard.Home Button ReturntotheHomescreenfromanyscreen.TouchandholdtoaccesstheGoogleNowshortcut.Recent Apps ButtonDisplaysrecentlyusedapplications.Ifyoutouchandholdthiskey,itopensamenuofavailableoptions.Extended Home screenTheoperatingsystemprovidesmultipleHomescreencanvasestoprovidemorespaceforaddingicons,widgetsandmore.• SlideyourfingerleftorrightacrosstheHomescreentoaccessadditionalcanvases.Customizing the Home screenYoucancustomizeyourHomescreenbyaddingappsandwidgetsandchangingwallpapers.Adding items on your Home screen1 TouchandholdtheemptypartoftheHomescreen.2 ChoosetheAppsorWidgetstabandtapthedesireditem.3 Dragittothedesiredlocationandliftyournger.TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, touch and hold the application you want to add.
21Your Home screenRemoving an item from the Home screen• WhileontheHomescreen,touchandholdtheiconyouwanttoremove,thendragitto andreleaseit.Adding an app as a Quick Button• FromtheAppsscreenorontheHomescreen,touchandholdanapplicationiconanddragittotheQuickButtonarea.Thenreleaseitinthedesiredlocation.Upto6appscanbeadded.Removing an app from the Quick Button area• TouchandholdthedesiredQuickButton,dragitto ,andreleaseit.NOTE: The Apps Button cannot be removed.Customizing app icons on the Home screen1 Touchandholdanapplicationiconuntilitisunlockedfromitscurrentposition,thenreleaseit.Theeditingicon willappearintheupperrightcorneroftheapplication.2 Taptheapplicationiconagainandselectthedesiredicondesignandsize.3 TapOKtosavethechange.Returning to recently-used applications1 Tap .Apppreviewsofrecentlyusedapplicationswillbedisplayed.2 Tapanapppreviewtoopentheapplication.Ortap toreturntothepreviousscreen.
22 Your Home screenNotifications panelNotificationsalertyoutothearrivalofnewmessages,calendareventsandalarms,aswellasongoingevents,suchaswhenyouareusingturn-by-turnnavigation.Whenanotificationarrives,itsiconappearsatthetopofthescreen.Iconsforpendingnotificationsappearontheleft,andsystemicons,suchasWi-Fiandbatterystrengthareshownontheright.NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.System notificationsPending notifications
23Your Home screenOpening the Notifications panelSwipedownfromtheStatusBartoopentheNotificationspanel.ToclosetheNotificationspanel,swipethescreenupwardsortap .Quick Settings AreaNotificationsClearTapeachQuickSettingkeytotoggleiton/off.Touchandholdthedesiredkeytodirectlyaccessthefunction'ssettingsmenu.ToseemoreQuickSettingkeys,swipeleftorright.Taptoremove,add,orrearrangeQuickSettingkeys.Thecurrentnotificationsarelisted,eachwithabriefdescription.Tapanotificationtoopenthecorrespondingapplicationthatmanagesit.Taptoclearallofthenotifications.
24 Your Home screenIndicator icons on the Status BarIndicatoriconsappearontheStatusbaratthetopofthescreentoreportmissedcalls,newmessages,calendarevents,devicestatusandmore.Theiconsdisplayedatthetopofthescreenprovideinformationaboutthestatusofthedevice.Theiconslistedinthetablebelowaresomeofthemostcommonones.Icon Description Icon DescriptionNoSIMcardinserted AmediafileiscurrentlyplayingNonetworksignalavailable SilentmodeisenabledAirplanemodeison VibratemodeisonConnectedtoaWi-Finetwork BatteryfullychargedWiredheadset(withmic)connected BatteryischargingCallinprogress PhoneisconnectedtoPCviaUSBcableMissedcall DownloadingdataBluetoothison UploadingdataSystemwarning GPSisonAnalarmisset DataissynchronizingNewvoicemailavailable Chooseinputmethod
25Your Home screenNewtextormultimediamessageMediaservercontentsharingisonNFCison MobileHotSpotisactiveNOTE: The icon's location in the Status bar may differ depending on the function or service.On-screen keyboardYoucanentertextusingtheon-screenkeyboard.Theon-screenkeyboardappearsonthescreenwhenyoutapanavailabletextentryfield.Using the keypad and entering textTaponcetocapitalizethenextletteryoutype.Taptwiceforallcaps.Taptoentertextwithyourvoice.Touchandholdtoentertextbyhandwriting,accesstheClipTray,andaccessthekeyboardsettings.Taptoenteraspace.Taptocreateanewlineinthemessagefield.Taptodeletethepreviouscharacter.Entering special charactersTheLGKeyboardallowsyoutoenterspecialcharacters(e.g."á")whenenteringtext.Forexample,toenter"á",touchandholdthe"a"keyuntiltheadditionalcharactersaredisplayed.Withoutliftingthefinger,dragyourfingertothedesiredspecialcharacterandliftitoff.NOTE: A symbol at the top right corner of a key indicates that additional characters are available for that key.
26 Special FeaturesGesture shotTheGestureshotfeatureallowsyoutotakeapicturewithahandgestureusingthefrontcamera.To take photo TherearetwomethodsforusingtheGestureshotfeature.• Raiseyourhand,withanopenpalm,untilthefrontcameradetectsitandaboxappearsonthescreen.Thencloseyourhandintoafisttostartthetimer,allowingyoutimetogetready.• 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.ORTIP! Interval shotIf you make a fist twice or touch and hold , the camera consecutively takes 4 photos at a time.Special Features
27Special FeaturesGesture ViewAftertakingaphotowiththefrontcameralens,youcanautomaticallycheckthecapturedphotowiththisgesture.1 Tap> > .2 Takeapicturewiththefrontcamera.3 Aftertakingthepicture,bringthephoneclosetoyourface.Thecapturedphotowillbedisplayed.Take a picture Quick preview Return to front camera modeNOTE:• Depending on the speed and angle of the gesture, this feature may not work properly.• When the angle is changed after the Quick preview, your phone will go back to camera mode. You must go to Gallery to view the picture again.
28 Special FeaturesGlance ViewWhenthephonescreenisoff,youcanseetheStatusBar,thetimeandthedatebydraggingyourfingerdownfromthetopofthescreen.KnockONYoucanwakeup,orturnoff,thescreenaseasilyasdouble-tappingthescreen.Whilethescreenisoff,andidle,double-tapthecenterscreenquicklytowakethescreen.Toturnthescreenoff,double-taptheStatusbarinanyscreen(exceptonthecameraviewfinder)oremptyareaontheHomescreen.NOTE: When using KnockOn to wake the screen, make sure you do not cover the proximity sensor. Doing so will prevent the screen from turning on. This feature is designed to prevent the device from turning on inadvertently in your pocket or storage location.
29Special FeaturesKnock CodeTheKnockCodefeatureallowsyoutowakeandunlockthescreenwithyourownKnockCodepattern.Whenenabled,KnockCodedividesthescreeninto4partsandusesyouruniquecombinationoftapstosecureyourdevice.YoucandisablethisfeatureintheLockscreensettings.NOTE:• If you enter an incorrect Knock Code combination 6 times, it will be necessary to use your Google account log in or backup PIN.• Use the fingertip instead of finger nail to tap the screen when using Knock Code.1 Tap > > >Display tab>Lock screen>Select screen lock>Knock Code.2 Followtheon-screenstepstosetyourKnockCode.YouhavetocreateaBackupPINasasafetymeasureincaseyouforgetyourKnockCode.Unlocking the screen using the Knock CodeYoucanwakeupandunlockthescreenbytappingtheKnockCode,setupintheprevioussection,whenthescreenisoff.
30 Special FeaturesDual windowThisfeatureallowsyoutomulti-taskbysplittingupthescreenintotwo,allowingyoutousetwocompatibleapplicationsatthesametime.1 Tap>Dual window.2 Tapordragtheappiconforthecorrespondingapplicationyouwishtouse.:TaptoviewtheDualwindowmenuoptions,ordragtoresizethesplitscreens.:Switchthetwoscreens.:Viewtheapplist.:Changetheselectedwindowtofullscreen.:Closethecurrentlyselectedappwindow.NOTE: Dual window is enabled by default. You can enable or disable Dual window through the Settings menu.1 Tap > > > General tab > Dual window.2 Slide the toggle button to On or Off.
31Special FeaturesQuickMemo+TheQuickMemo+featureallowsyoutocreatememosandcapturescreenshots.YoucanuseQuickMemo+toeasilyandefficientlycreatememosduringacall,withasavedpictureoronthecurrentphonescreen.1 Whilescreenisoff,presstheVolumeUpKeytwice.ORORWhilethescreenison,slidetheStatusBardownwardandtap .2 Usethetoolbartocreateamemo.3 Tap tosavethecurrentmemototheQuickMemo+orGallery.ToexitQuickMemo+atanytime,tap .
32 Special FeaturesQSlideFromanyscreen,usetheNotificationspaneltoeasilyaccessandusetheCalendar,Calculator,andmorewithQSlide.Taptoexpandthewindowtofullwindowsize.Taptoadjustthewindow'stransparency.TaptoclosetheQSlidewindow.Dragtoadjustthesize.1 TouchandslidetheStatusbardownwardandtapQSlidetoviewtheavailableQSlideapps.TIP! Also, while using applications that support QSlide, tap > QSlide. The function is displayed as a small window on your screen.2 YoucanuseandtapthescreenundertheQSlidewindowswhenthetransparencybarisnotfull .NOTE: QSlide can support up to two windows at the same time.
33Special FeaturesQuickRemoteQuickRemoteturnsyourphoneintoaUniversalRemoteforyourhomeTV,cableboxandaudiosystem,andmore.1 TouchandslidetheStatusbardownwardandtap >ADD REMOTE.ORTap> > > .2 Selectthetypeandbrandofthedevice,thenfollowtheon-screeninstructionstocongurethedevice.3 Onceyouhavecompletedtheinitialsetup,youcaneasilyaccesstheQuickRemotefromtheNoticationspanel.OpentheNoticationspanelandusetheQuickRemotefunctions.NOTE: The QuickRemote operates the same way as an ordinary remote control infrared (IR) signals. Be careful not to cover the infrared sensor at the top of the phone when you use the QuickRemote function. This function may not be supported depending on the model, the manufacturer or service company.
34 Google account setupGoogle account setupWhenyoufirstturnonyourphone,youhavetheopportunitytosignintoyourGoogleAccountandselecthowyouwanttousecertainGoogleservices.Setting up your Google account • Duringtheinitialbootupofyourdevice,ensureyourdeviceisconnectedtotheWeb.Then,signintoaGoogleAccountfromthepromptedsetupscreen.OR• AfterhavingexitedtheStartupWizard,tap > > >Generaltab>Accounts & sync>ADD ACCOUNT>Google.IfyoualreadyhaveaGoogleaccount,enteryouremailaddressandtapNEXT.OnceyouhavesetupyourGoogleaccountonyourphone,yourphonewillautomaticallysynchronizewithyourGoogleaccountontheWeb(ifdataconnectionisavailable).Dependingonyoursynchronizationsettings,yourcontacts,Gmailmessages,CalendareventsandotherinformationfromtheseapplicationsandservicesontheWebaresynchronizedwithyourphone.Aftersigningin,youcanuseGmail™andtakeadvantageofGoogleservicesonyourphone.
35Connecting to Networks and DevicesConnecting to Networks and DevicesWi-FiYoucanusehigh-speedInternetaccesswhilewithinthecoverageofthewirelessaccesspoint(AP).Connecting to Wi-Fi networks1 Tap > > >Networks tab>Wi-Fi.2 TaptoturnWi-FionandstartscanningforavailableWi-Finetworks.3 Tapanetworktoconnecttoit.• Ifthenetworkissecuredwithalockicon,youwillneedtoenterasecuritykeyorpassword.NOTE: • The Status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status.• 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 data, which may incur data charges.TIP! How to obtain the phone's MAC addressTap > > > Networks tab > Wi-Fi > > Advanced Wi-Fi > MAC address.
36 Connecting to Networks and DevicesBluetoothYoucanuseBluetoothtoconnectwithheadsets,soundsystems,oreventoexchangedatabetweennearbydevices.NOTE: • LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature.• Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. • If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.• Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.Pairing your phone with another Bluetooth device1 Tap > > >Networks tab>Bluetooth.2 TaptoturnBluetoothon.3 TapSEARCHtoviewthevisibledevicesinrange.4 Choosethedeviceyouwanttopairwithfromthelistandfollowanysubsequentinstructionstocompletepairing.Oncetheparingissuccessful,yourphoneconnectstotheotherdevice.NOTE: Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a default Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000.
37Connecting to Networks and DevicesSending data via Bluetooth1 Usinganapplicationthatsupportssharing,locatethedata,orle,thatyouwanttoshare.2 SelecttheShareoption.3 SelectBluetooth.4 SelectthepairedBluetoothdevice(orpairwithanewdevice).NOTE: The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. Receiving data via Bluetooth1 Tap > > >Networks tab>Bluetooth.2 TaptoturnBluetoothon.3 Youwillreceivearequesttoacceptapairingattemptfromthesendingdevice.BesuretoselectAccept.Wi-Fi DirectWi-FiDirectprovidesadirectconnectionbetweenWi-Fienableddeviceswithoutrequiringanaccesspoint.Turning on Wi-Fi Direct1 Tap > > > Networks tab > Wi-Fi.2 Tap > Advanced Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct.NOTE: When in this menu, your device is visible to other visible Wi-Fi Direct devices nearby.
38 Connecting to Networks and DevicesTransferring data between a PC and your deviceYoucancopyormovedatabetweenaPCandthedevice.Transferring data1 ConnectyourdevicetoaPCusingtheUSBcablethatcamewithyourphone.2 OpentheNoticationspanelandselectMedia device (MTP).3 AwindowwillpopuponyourPC,allowingyoutotransferthedesireddata.NOTE: The LG Android Platform Driver is required to be installed on your PC to be able to detect the phone.Items RequirementOS MicrosoftWindowsXPSP3,VistaorhigherWindowMediaPlayerversion WindowsMediaPlayer10orhigher
39CallsCallsMaking a call1 Tap > > toopenthedialer.2 Enterthenumberusingthedialer.Todeleteadigit,tap .3 Afterenteringthedesirednumber,tap toplacethecall.4 Toendthecall,tap .TIP! To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold .Calling your contacts1 Tap > > toopenyourcontacts.2 Scrollthroughthecontactlist.Youcanalsoenterthecontact'snameintheSearcheldorscrollalongthealphabetlettersontherightedgeofthescreen.3 Toplacethecall,tap nexttothecontactyouwanttocall.Answering and rejecting a callWhenyoureceiveacall,swipe inanydirectiontoanswerthecall.Swipeinanydirectiontodeclinethecall.
40 CallsMaking a second call1 Duringyourrstcall,tap >Add call.2 Enterthenumberandtap toplacethecall.3 Bothcallsaredisplayedonthecallscreen.Yourinitialcallislockedandputonhold.4 Totogglebetweennumbers,tapthenumberdisplayedonthescreen.Youcanalsotap tostartaconferencecall.5 Toendallcalls,tapEnd.NOTE: You may be charged for each call you make.Viewing your call logs• Tap > > andselectCall logstab.Alistofalldialed,receivedandmissedcallsisdisplayed.TIP! • Tap any call log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call.• Tap > Clear all to delete all of the recorded items.Call settingsYoucanconfigurephonecallsettings,suchascallforwarding,aswellasotherspecialfeaturesofferedbyyourcarrier.1 Tap> > toopenthedialer.2 Tap>Call settingsandcongurethedesiredoptions.
41ContactsContactsAddcontactstoyourphoneandsynchronizethemwiththecontactsinyourGoogleaccountorotheraccountsthatsupportcontactsyncing.Searching for a contact1 Tap > > toopenyourcontacts.2 TapSearch contactsandenterthecontactnameusingthekeyboard.Youcanalsoscrollalongthealphabetlettersontherightedgeofthescreen.Adding a new contact1 Tap > > andenterthenewcontact'snumber.2 Tap>Add to Contacts.3 Ifyouwanttoaddapicturetothenewcontact,taptheimageicon.ChooseTake photoorSelect from Gallery.4 Enterthedesiredinformationforthecontact.5 TapSAVE.
42 ContactsFavorites contactsYoucanclassifyfrequentlycalledcontactsasfavorites.Adding a contact to your favorites1 Tap > > toopenyourcontacts.2 Tapacontacttoviewitsdetails.3 Tapthestaratthetoprightcornerofthescreen.Thestarturnsgold.Removing a contact from your favorites list1 Tap > > toopenyourcontacts.2 TaptheFavoritestabandchooseacontacttoviewitsdetails.3 Tapthegoldstaratthetoprightcornerofthescreen.Thestarturnsagreycolorandthecontactisremovedfromyourfavorites.Creating a group1 Tap > > toopenyourcontacts.2 TapGroups> >New group.3 Enteranameforthenewgroup.Youcanalsosetadistinctringtoneforthegroupandtheaccounttosavethegroupto.4 TapAdd memberstoaddcontactstothegroup.5 TapSAVEtosavethegroup.NOTE: If you delete a group, the contacts assigned to that group are not lost. They remain in your contact list.
43MessagingMessagingYourphonecombinestextandmultimediamessagesintooneintuitive,easy-to-usemenu.Sending a message1 Tap > > > tocreateanewmessage.2 EnteracontactnameorcontactnumberintotheToeld.Asyouenterthecontactname,matchingcontactsappear.Youcantapasuggestedrecipientandaddmorethanonecontact.NOTE: You may be charged for each text message you send. Please consult with your service provider.3 Tapthetexteldandbegincomposingyourmessage.4 Taptoopenthemessagingoptions.TIP! You can tap to attach a file that you want to share.5 TapSendtosendyourmessage.TIP!• The 160-character limit may vary from country to country, depending on the language and how the text message is coded.• If an image, video or audio file is added to a text message, it is automatically converted into a multimedia message and you may be charged accordingly.
44 MessagingConversation viewTextandmultimediamessagesexchangedwithanotherpartyaredisplayedinchronologicalordersothatyoucanconvenientlyseeandfindyourconversations.Changing message settingsYourphone'smessagingsettingsarepredefinedtoallowyoutosendmessagesimmediately.Youcanchangethesettingsbasedonyourpreferences.• Tap > > > >Settings.
45EmailEmailYoucanusetheEmailapplicationtoreademailsfromserviceslikeGmail.TheEmailapplicationsupportsthefollowingaccounttypes:POP3,IMAPandExchange.Yourserviceproviderorsystemadministratorcanprovideyouwiththeaccountsettingsyouneed.Managing email accountsThefirsttimeyouopentheEmailapplication,asetupwizardopenstohelpyoutosetupanemailaccount.Adding another email account:• Tap > > > >Settings> Add account.Changing an email general settings:• Tap > > > >Settings>General settings.Deleting an email account:• Tap > > > >Settings> >Remove account>Selecttheaccountyouwanttodelete>REMOVE > YES.Working with account foldersToaccessyouremailaccount'sfolders,opentheEmailappandtap >Show all folders.EachaccounthasanInbox,Outbox,SentandDraftsfolder.Dependingonthefeaturessupportedbyyouraccount'sserviceprovider,youmayhaveadditionalfolders.
46 EmailComposing and sending emailComposing and sending messages1 WhileintheEmailapplication,tap tocreateanewemail.2 Enteranaddressforthemessage'sintendedrecipient.Asyouentertext,matchingaddresseswillbeproposedfromyourContacts.Separatemultipleaddressesusingsemicolons.3 TaptheCc/Bcceldtocopycontactsortap toattachles,ifrequired.4 Entertheemail'stext.5 Taptosendtheemail.
47Camera and VideoToopentheCameraapplication,tap > > > > .Camera options on the viewfinder169278345Camera mode–Taptoselectthecameramode.ChoosefromSimple,Auto,andManual.Flash–Allowsyoutomanagethecamera'sflash.ChoosefromOff ,On ,Auto.Swap camera–Taptoswapbetweentherearcameraandthefrontcamera.Shot mode–Allowsyoutoselecttheshotmodeforthepicture.ChoosefromAuto,PanoramaandDual.Settings–Taptoadjustthecameraandvideosettings.Gallery–TaptoaccessyourGallery.Record–Taptostartrecordingavideo.Capture –Taptotakeaphoto.Exit –TaptoclosetheselectedmenuorexittheCameraapp.Camera and Video
48 Camera and VideoUsing the advanced settingsInthecameraviewfinder,tap toaccessthecamerasettingsbelow.Combinesphotostakenatmultipleexposuresintooneoptimalphototogetabetterphotoindifficultlightingsituations.Selectsthephotoandvideoresolution.Allowsyoutosayavoicecommandtotakepictures.YoucansayLG,Cheese,Smile,oranyotheravailablecommand.Setsadelayafterthecapturekeyispressed.Thisisidealifyouwanttobeinthephotoorvideo.Displaysgridlinestohelpyoualignyourpicturesandvideos.OpenstheHelpguidetoshowhowtouseafunction.Manual mode on the viewfinderYoucancontroleverydetailoptionmanually.• Tap > > > > .162 783 4 5
49Camera and Video–TaptoselectafileformatbetweenJPEGandDNG.–Taptoimprovecolorqualityinvariouslightingconditions.–Taptousethemanualfocusmode.–Taptoadjustthebrightness.–TaptoadjusttheISO.–Taptoadjusttheshutterspeed.–Taptousetheautoexposelock.Displaythemanualstatusinformation.Using the advanced settings for the manual modeInthecameraviewfinder,tap toshowtheadvancedoptions.Tapeachicontoadjustthefollowingcamerasettings.Taptodisplayainclineoragridlineforhelpwithalignment.Taptodisplayahistogram.Taking a photo 1 OpentheCameraapplicationandpointthelenstowardthesubjectyouwanttophotograph.2 Focusindicatorswillappearinthecenteroftheviewnderscreen.Youcanalsotapanywhereonthescreentofocusonthatspot.3 Whenthefocusindicatorsturngreen,thecamerahasfocusedonyoursubject.4 Taptocapturethephoto.
50 Camera and VideoOnce you have taken a photoTaptheimagethumbnailonthescreentoviewthelastphotoyoutook.Thefollowingoptionsareavailable.Taptoeditthephoto.Taptotakeanotherphotoimmediately.Taptosendyourphototoothersorshareitinviaanyavailablesocialnetworkservices.Taptodeletethephoto.Taptoaccessadditionaloptions.Taptoaddthephototoyourfavorites.Recording a video1 OpentheCameraapplicationandpointthelenstowardthesubjectyouwanttocaptureinyourvideo.2 Taponcetostartrecording.NOTE: The timer will be displayed on the screen.3 Tap tostoprecording.TIP!– Tap to capture a screen shot while recording a video.– Tap to pause the recording.
51Camera and VideoAfter recording a videoTapthevideothumbnailonthescreentoviewthelastvideoyourecorded.Thefollowingoptionsareavailable.Taptorecordanothervideoimmediately.Taptosendyourvideotoothersorshareitviaanyavailablesocialnetworkservices.Taptodeletethevideo.Taptoaccessadditionaloptions.Taptoaddthevideotoyourfavorites.Multi-point Auto-focusWhenyoutakeapicture,theMulti-pointAuto-focus(AF)functionoperatesautomaticallyandallowsyoutoseeaclearimage.Burst shotAllowsyoutotakemultipleshotsquickly.Touchandhold totakemultiplepicturesquickly.ThisfeatureisonlyavailableinAutomode.Panorama mode Allowsyoutotakeapanoramicpicture.1 Tap> > > .2 TapMode> .3 Taptostarttakingthepanoramicpicture.4 Panyourphoneslowlyinonedirection.5 Makesurethatthefocusareaalignswiththeblueguidelinewhiletakingthephoto.6 Taptostoptakingthepanoramicpicture.
52 Camera and VideoDualTheDualfeatureallowsyoutotakeapictureorrecordvideowiththefrontandrearcamerasatthesametime.1 Tap> > > .2 TapMODE > .NOTE: Drag the small screen to move it to your desired location. Touch and hold the small screen to resize it. Tap on the small screen to alternate between the two cameras.3 Tap totakeapicture.ORTaptorecordavideo.4 Taptostopdualrecording.3X ZoomingWhenusingthefrontcameralens,youcanzoominoroutto3x8X ZoomingWhenusingtherearcameralens,youcanzoominoroutto8x.NOTE: Use a steady hand. This feature does not work with some functions. Objects may be overlapped when taking a picture of fast-moving subjects.Live ZoomLiveZoomallowsyoutozoominoroutonaportionofavideothatisbeingplayedtomakethedesiredsectionappearlargerorsmaller.Whenviewingavideo,useyourindexfingerandthumbinapinchingorspreadingmotiontozoominorout.
53Camera and VideoNOTE: Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, but firm touch.Dual PlayDualPlayconnectstwodevicesusingaUSBcableorawirelessconnection,allowingyoutoviewcontentonadifferentscreen.TheconnectabledevicecanbeaTVoramonitor.ViewablecontentcancomefromtheGalleryandVideoapps,howevernotallvideosaresupportedbyDualPlay.NOTE: Tap once when two displays are a different status (i.e. the monitor is playing a video and your phone’s video app is displaying an empty screen), then Dual Play will start. Dual Play operates at 1280X720 or higher display resolution.GalleryTheGalleryallowsyoutoviewandmanageallofyourpicturesandvideos.• Tap > > .NOTE:• Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported.• Some files may not play properly due to their encoding.
54 Camera and VideoViewing picturesTheGallerydisplaysyourpicturesinfolders.Whenanapplication,suchasEmail,savesapicture,afolderisautomaticallycreatedtocontainthepicture.Picturesaredisplayedinafolder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.Timeline viewTheGalleryautomaticallysortsanddisplaysalotofphotosinchronologicalordertoseeataglance.1 Tap> > .2 Tap>Timeline.3 SelectfromYear,Month andDay.Memories viewTheGalleryautomaticallyorganizesanddisplaysthememoriesalbumsdependingontheregionandtimeinformationofsavedphotos.1 Tap> > .2 Tap>Memories.3 Selectthedesiredalbums.NOTE: This feature is a location based service. Take photos and videos with their locations.Zooming in and outUseoneofthefollowingmethodstozoominandoutonanimage:• Double-tapanywheretozoominandout.• Spreadtwofingersapartonanyplaceinthepicturetozoomin.Pinchintozoomout.
55Camera and VideoVideo options1 Tap > > .2 Selectthevideoyouwanttowatch.Thefollowingoptionsareavailable./Touchtopause/resumevideoplayback.Touchtofast-forward10seconds.Touchtorewind10seconds.Touchtoadjustthevideovolume.  Touchtolock/unlockthescreen.TouchtouseQSlidefortheVideosapp.TaptoshareyourvideousingtheSmartSharefunction.Taptoaccessadditionaloptions.Tochangethevolumewhilewatchingavideo,presstheVolumeUp/DownKeysonthebackofthephone.
56 Camera and VideoEditing photosWhileviewingaphoto,tap .Deleting photos/videosUseoneofthefollowingmethods:• Whileinafolder,tap ,selectthephotos/videosyouwanttodelete.ThentapDELETE.• Whileviewingaphoto,tap .Setting wallpaperWhileviewingaphoto,tap >Set image astosettheimageaswallpaperorassignittoacontact.NOTE:• Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported.• If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files.
57MultimediaMusicYourphonehasamusicplayerthatletsyouplayallyourfavoritetracks.Toaccessthemusicplayer,tap > > .Playing a song1 Tap > > .2 TaptheSongstab.3 Selectthesongyouwanttoplay.4 Thefollowingoptionsareavailable.Taptopauseplayback.Taptoresumeplayback.Taptoskiptothenexttrackinthealbum,playlistorshufflelist.Touchandholdtofast-forward.Multimedia
58 MultimediaTaptorestartthecurrenttrackorskiptotheprevioustrackinthealbum,playlistorshufflelist.Touchandholdtorewind.Taptoadjustthevolume.Taptosetaudioeffects.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shareyourmusicusingtheSmartSharefunction.Taptoaddthesongtoyourfavorites.Taptoopenthecurrentplaylist.Taptoaccessadditionaloptions.Tochangethevolumewhilelisteningtomusic,presstheVolumeUp/DownKeysonthebacksideofthephone.NOTE:• Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported.• If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files.• Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws. Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain permission or a license to reproduce or copy music. In some countries, national laws prohibit private copying of copyrighted material. Before downloading or copying the file, check the national laws of the relevant country concerning the use of such material.
59UtilitiesClockUsetheClockapptoaccesstheAlarms,Timer,WorldclockandStopwatchfunctions.Accessthesefunctionsbytappingthetabsacrossthetopofthescreenorswipinghorizontallyacrossthescreen.ToaccesstheClockapp,tap> > .AlarmsTheAlarmstaballowsyoutosetalarms.1 OpentheClockapp,thenselecttheAlarmstab.2 Taptoaddanewalarm.3 AdjustthesettingsasnecessaryandtapSAVE.NOTE: You can also tap an existing alarm to edit it.TimerTheTimercanalertyouwithanaudiblesignalwhenasetamountoftimehaspassed.1 OpentheClockapp,thenselect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.Utilities
60 UtilitiesWorld clockTheWorldclockallowsyoutoeasilycheckthecurrenttimeinothercitiesaroundtheworld.1 OpentheClockapp,thenselecttheWorld clocktab.2 Tapandselectthedesiredcity.StopwatchTheStopwatchfeatureallowsyoutouseyourphoneasastopwatch.1 OpentheClockapp,thenselecttheStopwatchtab.2 TapStarttoinitiatethestopwatch.NOTE: Tap Lap to record lap times.3 TapStoptostopthestopwatch.NOTE: To reset the stopwatch, tap the Reset button. You can also tap the Resume button to resume the stopwatch.CalculatorTheCalculatorappallowsyoutoperformmathematicalcalculationsusingastandardcalculatororascientificcalculator.1 Tap> > .2 Tapthenumberkeystoenternumbers.3 Forsimplecalculations,tapthefunctionyouwanttoperform(+,–,xor÷)followedby=.4 Formorecomplexcalculations,tap >Scientific calculatorandselectthedesiredfunction.NOTE: To check the history of calculations, tap > Calculation history.
61UtilitiesCalendarTheCalendarappallowsyoutotrackyourscheduleofevents.1 Tap> > .2 Tapthedateyouwanttoaddaneventto.Thentap .3 EntertheeventdetailsandtapSAVEtosavetheevent.Voice RecorderTheVoiceRecorderapprecordsaudiblefilesforyoutouseinavarietyofways.Recording a sound or voice1 Tap > > .2 Taptobeginrecording.3 Taptoendtherecording.4 Taptolistentotherecording.NOTE: Tap to access your recordings. You can listen to your saved recordings. The displayed available recording time may differ from actual recording time.
62 UtilitiesVoice SearchUsethisapplicationtosearchthewebusingyourvoice.1 Tap> >Google folder > .2 SayakeywordorphrasewhenListening...appearsonthescreen.Selectoneofthesuggestedkeywordsthatappear.NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.DownloadsUsethisapplicationtoseewhatfileshavebeendownloadedthroughyourapplications.• Tap > > .NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
63Browsing the WebBrowsing the WebChromeUseChrometosearchforinformationandbrowsewebpages.• Tap > > .NOTE: This application may not be available, depending on your region and service provider.Viewing webpagesIntheChromebrowser,taptheaddressfield,andthenenterawebaddressorsearchcriteriaandtapGoonthekeyboard.Opening a pageToopenanewpage,tab >New tab.Togotoanotherwebpage,tap(iftabsaremergedwithapps)or atthetoprightcornerofthebrowser(iftabsarenotmergedwithapps).Thentapthedesiredpagetoviewit.
64 SettingsSettingsThissectionprovidesanoverviewofitemsyoucanchangeusingyourphone’sSystemSettingsmenus.Accessing the Settings menu:• FromtheHomescreen,touchandhold >System settings.OR• Tap > > .Networks< WIRELESS NETWORKS >Airplane modeAirplaneMode(flightmode)allowsyoutousemanyofyourphone'sfeatures,suchasgames,andmusic,whenyouareinanareawheremakingorreceivingcallsordatauseisprohibited.WhenyousetyourphonetoAirplaneMode,itcannotsendorreceiveanycallsoraccessonlinedata.Wi-FiAllowsyoutomanageyourWi-FiconnectionsandconnecttoavailableWi-Finetworks.BluetoothAllowsyoutomanageyourtheBluetoothwirelessfeature.Mobile dataDisplaysthedatausageandallowsyoutosetamobiledatausagelimit.CallConfigurephonecallsettingssuchascallforwardingandotherspecialfeaturesofferedbyyourcarrier.
65Settings• Voicemail–Allowsyoutomanageyourvoicemailsettings.• VoLTE–AllowsyoutoturntheVoLTEfeatureonandoff.• Wi-Fi Calling–Wi-FiCallingcanimproveyourcoverageandallowsyoutomakephonecallsoveraWi-Finetwork(whenaWi-Finetworkisavailable).Important! Wi-Fi Calling requires that you use the SIM card that is shipped with your phone. Also, you must register your address for 9-1-1. Wi-Fi Calling will not work until you have registered for 9-1-1 by logging into your account at www.T-Mobile.com. Go to your profile and click Customer Info and continue on to enter your address.• Fixed dialing numbers–Turnonandcompilealistofnumbersthatcanbecalledfromyourphone.You’llneedyourPIN2,whichisavailablefromyouroperator.Onlynumberswithinthefixeddiallistcanbecalledfromyourphone.• Incoming voice call pop-up–Displaysapop-upforanincomingcallwhenanappisinuse.• Call reject–Allowsyoutosetcallrejectionandmanagetherejectlist.• Decline with message–Whenyouwanttorejectacall,youcansendaquickmessageinstead.Thisisusefulifyouneedtorejectacallduringameeting.Thismenuallowsyoutomanagethemessagesyoucansend.• Call forwarding–Allowsyoutosetthecallforwardingoptions.• Auto answer–Automaticallyanswerafterthesettime,whenahands-freedeviceisconnected.• Connection vibration–Vibratesyourphonewhentheotherpartyanswersthecall.• TTY mode –AllowsyoutoactivateTTYmode.• Hearing aids –Allowsyoutoturnonhearingaidcompatibility.• Noise suppression –Suppressesbackgroundnoiseonyourdeviceduringacall.• Voice clarity–Enabletoenhancevoiceclarityinnoisyenvironments,allowingyoutohearmoreclearly.
66 Settings• Power key ends call–AllowsyoutoendthecallbypressingthePower/LockKey.• Answer an incoming call –Enabletoallowyoutobringthedevicetoyoureartoautomaticallyanswertheincomingcall.• Silence incoming calls–Enabletoallowyoutoflipthedevicetosilenceincomingcalls.• Call barring–Taptolockincomingand/oroutgoinginternationalcalls.• Call duration–Viewthedurationofcalls,includingLastcall,Outgoingcalls,IncomingcallsandAllcalls.• Additional settings–AllowsyoutomanagethecallerIDandcallwaitingsettings.< CONNECTIVITY >Share & connect• NFC–YourdeviceisanNFC-enabledmobilephone.NFC(NearFieldCommunication)isawirelessconnectivitytechnologythatenablestwo-waycommunicationbetweenelectronicdevices.Itoperatesoveradistanceofafewcentimeters.YoucanshareyourcontentwithanNFCtagoranotherNFCsupportdevicebysimplytappingitwithyourdevice.IfyoutapanNFCtagwithyourdevice,itdisplaysthetagcontentonyourdevice.• Android Beam–Whenthisfeatureisturnedon,youcantransferappcontenttoanotherNFC-capabledevicebyholdingthedevicesclosetogether.Justbringthedevicetogether(typicallybacktoback)andthentapyourscreen.Theappdetermineswhatgetsbeamed.• SmartShare Beam–AllowsyoutoreceivemultimediacontentviaLGphonesandtablets.• Media server–Allowsyoutosharethephone'smultimediacontentwithnearbyDLNA-compatibledevices.• Miracast–ShowthephonedisplaywithsoundonTV.• LG Bridge–Allowsyoutoconnecttoacomputertomanageyourphone.
67Settings• Printing-Cloud Print–AllowsyoutomanageyourGoogleCloudPrintsettingsandprintjobs.Tethering• USB tethering–AllowsyoutosharetheinternetconnectionwithyourcomputerviaaUSBcable.• Mobile HotSpot–Allowsyoutocreateahotspotandshareyourconnection.• Help–DisplaysHelpinformationaboutUSBtetheringandMobileHotspot.More• Wi-Fi Calling–Wi-FiCallingcanimproveyourcoverageandallowsyoutomakephonecallsoveraWi-Finetwork(whenaWi-Finetworkisavailable).• Mobile networks–Thismenuallowsyoutoconfigurevariousmobilenetworksettings.• 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.NOTE: You must set a screen lock before you can use VPN.Sound & notification< BASIC >Sound profileAllowsyoutosetyourphone'ssoundprofile.ChoosefromSound and Vibrate only.< SOUND >VolumeAdjustthephone’svolumesettingstosuityourneedsandenvironment.
68 SettingsRingtoneAllowsyoutosettheringtonesforcalls.Youcanalsoaddaringtonebytappingintheupper-rightcornerofthescreen.Ringtone IDAllowstocomposeringtonesautomaticallybasedonthephonenumeroftheincomingcall.< VIBRATION >Vibration strengthAllowsyoutosetthevibrationstrengthforcalls,notificationsandtouchfeedback.Sound with vibrationAllowsyoutosetthephonetovibrateinadditiontotheringtonewhenyoureceivecalls.Vibration typeAllowsyoutochoosethetypeofvibration.< NOTIFICATIONS >InterruptionsAllowsyoutosetaschedulewhentopreventinterruptionsfromnotifications.YoucansettoallowcertainfeaturestointerruptwhenPriorityonlyisset.Lock screenAllowsyoutochooseifyouwanttoshoworhidenotificationsonthelockscreen.AppsAllowsyoutopreventappsfromdisplayingnotifications.YoucanalsosetappstoshownotificationswithprioritywhenInterruptionsissettoPriorityonly.Notification LEDTaptheswitchtotoggleitOnorOff.OnactivatestheLEDlightforthenotificationsyouselect,inthecoloryousetforeach.
69Settings< ADVANCED SETTINGS >More• Notification sound –Allowsyoutosetthenotificationsound.Youcanalsoaddanotificationsoundbytapping intheupper-rightcornerofthescreen.• Vibrate on tap –EnabletovibratewhentappingtheHometouchbuttonsandduringotherUIinteractions.• Sound effects –Taptosetthedialpadtouchtones,touchsoundsandscreenlocksound.• Message/call voice notifications –Tap toggleitOnorOff.Onallowsyourdevicetoreadoutincomingcallsandmessageeventsautomatically.Display< HOME & LOCK > Home screen• Select Home –Allowsyoutoselectthehomeinterfaceyouwouldliketouse.ChooseHomeforusersexperiencedwithAndroid'slayoutorEasyHomeforaneasierinterfaceforbeginners.• Smart Bulletin –Tap totoggleitOnorOff.ActivatingthisfeatureaddsanadditionalHomescreenshowingcustomizedinformation.• Theme–Allowsyoutoselectathemeforyourphone.YoucandownloadmorethemesfromLGSmartWorld.• Wallpaper –AllowsyoutosetthedesiredwallpaperforyourHomescreen.• Screen swipe effect –ChoosethedesiredtypeofeffecttodisplaywhenyouswipefromoneHomescreencanvastothenext.• Allow Home screen looping –DisplaysthefirstscreenafterthelastscreenwhenscrollingtheHomescreen.
70 Settings• Help –DisplayshelpinformationfortheHomescreen.Lock screen• Select screen lock–Allowsyoutosetthescreenlockforyourphone.• Smart Lock–AllowsyoutosettokeepyourphoneunlockedwhenyouhaveatrustedBluetoothdeviceconnectedtoit,whenit'sinafamiliarlocationlikeyourhomeorwork,orwhenitrecognizesyourface.• Screen swipe effect–Setstheeffectusedwhenswipingacrossthelockscreen.• Wallpaper–AllowsyoutosetyourLockscreenwallpaper.• Shortcuts–Allowsyoutochoosetheshortcutsavailableonthelockscreen.• Weather animation–Enabletoshowweatheranimationonthelockscreenforthecurrentlocation.• Contact info for lost phone–Allowsyoutodisplaytheownerinformationonthelockscreenincasethephoneislost.• 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–AllowsyoutoinstantlylockthescreenwhenthePower/LockKeyispressed.ThissettingoverridestheLocktimersetting.Home touch buttonsSettheHometouchbuttonsdisplayedatthebottomofallscreens.Setwhichkeysaredisplayed,theirpositiononthebarandwhattheylooklike.Youcanalsochoosetohidethemwhileusingcertainapps.< FONT >Font typeAllowsyoutosetthetypeoffontusedforthephoneandmenus.Font sizeAllowsyoutosetthesizeofthefontdisplayedinthephoneandmenus.
71Settings< BASIC SETTINGS >BrightnessAdjuststhebrightnessofthescreen.Forbestbatteryperformance,usethedimmestcomfortablebrightness.Auto-rotate screenAllowsyoutosettoswitchthescreenorientationautomaticallywhenyouphysicallyrotatethephone.Screen timeoutAllowsyoutosettheamountoftimebeforethescreentimesout.< ADVANCED SETTINGS >More• Daydream –Tap totoggleitOnorOff.Onallowsyoutosetascreensavertobedisplayedwhenthephoneissleepingwhiledockedand/orcharging.• Motion sensor calibration–Allowsyoutoimprovetheaccuracyofthetiltandspeedofthesensor.General< PERSONAL >Language & inputUsetheLanguage&inputsettingstoselectthelanguageforthetextonyourphoneandtoconfiguretheon-screenkeyboard,includingwordsyouaddedtoitsdictionary.• Language –Setsthelanguagetouseonyourdevice.• Default –Allowsyoutosetthedefaultkeyboardtousewhenenteringtext.• LG Keyboard –AllowsyoutoenabletheLGKeyboardtoentertext.Tap tochangethekeyboardsettings.• Google voice typing –AllowsyoutoenableGooglevoicetypingtoentertext.TaptochangetheGooglevoicesettings.
72 Settings• Voice Search–AllowsyoutosetthesamevoiceoptionsavailableforGooglevoicetyping.• Text-to-speech output –Setsthepreferredspeechengineandspeechrate(slowvs.fast).Alsoplaysashortdemonstrationofspeechsynthesis.• Pointer speed –Allowsyoutosetthepointerspeedusingaslidebar.LocationAllowsyoutomanagelocationservicestodetermineyourapproximatelocationusingGPS,Wi-Fiandmobilenetworks.• Mode –AllowsyoutochoosealocationmodefromHigh accuracy (GPS and networks), Battery saving (Networks only) and Device sensors only (GPS only).• My place–AllowsyourdevicetolocateyourhomefortheSmartsettings.• Camera –Enabletotagphotosorvideoswiththelocationtheyweretakenat.• Google Location Reporting –AllowsyoutoviewandmanageyourGooglelocationsettings.Accounts & syncPermitsapplicationstosynchronizedatainthebackground,whetherornotyouareactivelyusingthem.DeactivatingtheAuto-sync data optioncansavebatterypowerandlower(butnoteliminate)datausage.CloudAllowsyoutoaddacloudaccounttoquicklyandeasilyuseacloudservice.AccessibilityUsetheAccessibilitysettingstoconfigureaccessibilityplug-insyouhaveinstalledonyourphone.• Vision- TalkBack –AllowsyoutosetuptheTalkBackfunctionwhichassistspeoplewithimpairedvisionbyprovidingverbalfeedback.
73Settings- Message/call voice notifications –Tap totoggleitOnorOff.Onallowsyoutohearautomaticspokenalertsforincomingcallsandmessages.- Screen shade –Enabletosetthescreentoadarkercontrast.- Font size –Setsthefontsize.- Touch zoom–Allowsyoutozoominandoutbytriple-tappingthescreen.- Screen color inversion –Enabletoinvertthecolorsofthescreenandcontent.- Screen color adjustment –Allowsyoutoadjustthecolorsof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.• Hearing- Captions–Allowsyoutocustomizecaptionsettingsforthosewithhearingimpairments.- Notification LED–AllowsyoutoactivatetheLEDlightforincomingcallsandnotifications.- Flash alerts –Enabletosettheflashtoblinkforincomingcallsandnotifications.- Turn off all sounds–Enabletoturnoffalldevicesounds.- Audio type–Setstheaudiotype.- Sound balance–Setstheaudioroute.Movethesliderontheslidebartosetit.• Motor & cognition- Touch feedback time–Setsthetouchfeedbacktime.- Touch assistant –Showatouchboardwitheasyaccesstocommonactions.- Screen timeout –Setstheamountoftimebeforethebacklightturnsoffautomatically.- Touch control areas –Allowsyoutoselectanareaofthescreentolimittouchactivationtojustthatareaofthescreen.
74 Settings• Accessibility features shortcut Allowyoutoaccessselectedfeaturesquicklywhentriple-tappingtheHomebutton.• Auto-rotate screen Enabletoallowthephonetorotatethescreendependingonthephysicalphoneorientation(portraitorlandscape)..• Switch AccessAllowsyoutointeractwithyourdeviceusingoneormoreswitchesthatworklikekeyboardkeys.Thismenucanbehelpfulforuserswithmobilitylimitationsthatpreventthemfrominteractingdirectlywiththeyourdevice.Shortcut keyGetquickaccesstoappsbypressingtwicetheVolumeKeyswhenthescreenisofforlocked.Tapintheupper-rightcornerofthescreentotoggleitOnorOff.< PRIVACY >Security• Content lock –SelectlocktypestolockfilesinGalleryorQuickMemo+.ChoosefromPasswordorPattern.• 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.• Encrypt SD card storage –AllowsyoutoencrypttheSDcardandkeepdataunavailableforotherdevices.• Set up SIM card lock–AllowsyoutosetaPINtoberequiredtousethephone.YoucanalsochangethePINaftersettingit.• Password typing visible –Enabletobrieflyshoweachcharacterofpasswordsasyouenterthemsothatyoucanseewhatyouenter.• Phone administrators –Allowsyoutoviewordeactivatephoneadministrators.• Unknown sources –Allowsyoutoinstallnon-Playstoreapplications.• Verify apps –Disalloworwarnbeforeinstallationofappsthatmaycauseharm.
75Settings• Storage type –Displaysthestoragetypeforcredentials.• Certificate management- Trusted credentials –Enabletoallowapplicationstoaccessyourphone'sencryptedstoreofsecurecertificatesandrelatedpasswordsandothercredentials.Youusecredentialstoragetoestablishsometypes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 –Taptoinstallasecurecertificate.- Clear credentials –Deletesallsecurecertificatesandrelatedcredentialsanderasesthesecurestorage'sownpassword.• Trust agents –Selectappstousewithoutunlockingthescreen.• Screen pin –Thisfeatureallowsyoutolockyourdevicesothatthecurrentusercanonlyaccessthepinnedapp.Thisisusefulforuserswithchildren.• App usage access–Allowsyoutoviewusageinformationofappsonyourphone.< SMART FUNCTIONS >Smart settingsAllowsyoutoturnon/off,openorchangesettingsaccordingtowhereyouareorwhatyoudo.QuickCircle caseThismenuallowsyoutoselectappstobeuseddirectlyonthecoverinsmallviewusingQuickCircle.Dual windowAllowsyoutoconfiguretheDualWindowfeature.• Auto-open –EnabletoallowyoutotapalinkonthefullscreenorattachmentsfromemailstoopenDualwindow.• Help –DisplaytipsforusingDualwindow.
76 Settings< PHONE MANAGEMENT >Date & timeUsetheDate&timesettingstosethowdateswillbedisplayed.Youcanalsousethesesettingstosetyourowntimeandtimezoneratherthanobtainingthecurrenttimefromthemobilenetwork.Storage• Internal Storage–Allowsyoutoviewinformationabouttheinternalstorageusage.• SD Card–AllowsyoutoviewinformationaboutstorageuseontheSDcard.YoucanalsomountandunmountanSDcardoreraseitscontents.Battery & power saving• Battery Information –TheBatterychargeinformationisdisplayedonabatterygraphicalongwiththepercentageoftheremainingchargeanditsstatus.• Battery usage –Displaysthebatteryusagelevelandbatteryusedetails.• Battery percentage on status bar –EnabletodisplaythebatterylevelpercentageontheStatusBarnexttothebatteryicon.• Battery saver –Tap totoggleitOnorOff.YoucanalsochoosewhentoautomaticallyturntheBatterysaverfeatureon.- Restrict apps in background–Tosavebattery,restrictappsinbackground.- Help –DisplayshelpinformationfortheBatterysaverfeature.• Game optimizer –Allowsyoutoadjustthevideoqualityingamestosavebattery.Smart cleaningAllowsyoutomanageunusedappsanddata.AppsThismenuletsyouviewdetailsabouttheapplicationsinstalledonyourphone,managetheirdata,forcethemtostop.
77SettingsDefault message appThismenuallowsyoutosetyourdefaultmessagingappasdesired.Backup & resetThismenuallowsyoutoback-upyourdata,automaticallyrestoredata,anderaseallthedataonyourphone.• LG Backup –Backsupallinformationonthedeviceandrestoresitintheeventofdatalossorreplacement.• Back up my data –Allowsyoutobackupyourappdata,Wi-Fipasswords,andothersettingstoGoogleservers.• Backup account –Allowsyoutosettheaccounttowhichyouwanttobackupdatato.• Automatic restore –Allowsyoutorestoreyoursettingsandapplicationdatawhentheapplicationsarereinstalledonyourdevice.• Factory data reset –Allowsyoutoresetyoursettingstothefactorydefaultvaluesanddeleteallyourdata,includinguserdatasuchaspicturesandvideos.• Collect diagnostics –Collectdiagnosticsdatafortroubleshooting.About phoneDisplayinformationaboutthenetwork,phoneidentity,battery,hardware,software,legal,andpatentinformation.
78 Phone software updatePhone software updateLG Mobile phone software update from the InternetFormoreinformationaboutusingthisfunction,pleasevisithttp://www.lg.com/common/index.jsp selectyourcountryandlanguage.ThisfeatureallowsyoutoconvenientlyupdatethefirmwareonyourphonetoanewerversionfromtheInternetwithoutneedingtovisitaservicecenter.ThisfeaturewillonlybeavailableifandwhenLGmakesanewerfirmwareversionavailableforyourdevice.Becausethemobilephonefirmwareupdaterequirestheuser'sfullattentionforthedurationoftheupdateprocess,pleasemakesureyoucheckallinstructions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: 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 update via Over-the-Air (OTA)Thisfeatureallowsyoutoconvenientlyupdateyourphone'ssoftwaretoanewerversionviaOTA,withoutconnectingusingaUSBdatacable.ThisfeaturewillonlybeavailableifandwhenLGmakesanewerfirmwareversionavailableforyourdevice.Youshouldfirstcheckthesoftwareversiononyourmobilephone:Settings>General tab>About phone>Update Center>System updates>CHECK FOR UPDATE.Phone software update
79Phone software updateNOTE: Your personal data from internal phone storage—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 backup your personal data before updating your phone's software. LG does not take responsibility for any loss of personal data.NOTE: This feature depends on your network service provider, region and country.Notice: Open Source Software To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such 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.
80 About this user guideAbout this user guide• Beforeusingyourdevice,pleasecarefullyreadthisguide.Thisensuresthatyouuseyourphonesafelyandcorrectly.• Someoftheimagesandscreenshotsprovidedinthisguidemayappeardifferentlyonyourphone.• Yourcontentmaydifferfromthefinalproductorfromsoftwaresuppliedbyserviceprovidersorcarriers.Thiscontentissubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.Forthelatestversionofthisguide,pleasevisittheLGwebsiteatwww.lg.com.• Yourphone'sapplicationsandtheirfunctionsmayvarybycountry,regionorhardwarespecifications.LGcannotbeheldliableforanyperformanceissuesresultingfromtheuseofapplicationsdevelopedbyprovidersotherthanLG.• LGcannotbeheldliableforperformanceorincompatibilityissuesresultingfromeditedregistrysettingsormodifiedoperatingsystemsoftware.Anyattempttocustomizeyouroperatingsystemmaycausethedeviceoritsapplicationstoworkincorrectly.• Software,audio,wallpaper,images,andothermediasuppliedwithyourdevicearelicensedforlimiteduse.Ifyouextractandusethesematerialsforcommercialorotherpurposes,youmaybeinfringingcopyrightlaws.Asauser,youarefullyareentirelyresponsiblefortheillegaluseofmedia.• Additionalchargesmayapplyfordataservices,suchasmessaging,uploading,downloading,auto-syncingandlocationservices.Toavoidadditionalcharges,selectadataplansuitabletoyourneeds.Contactyourserviceprovidertoobtainadditionaldetails.About this user guide
81About this user guideTrademarks• LGandtheLGlogoareregisteredtrademarksofLGElectronics.• Bluetooth®isaregisteredtrademarkofBluetoothSIG,Inc.worldwide.• Wi-Fi®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 HDThisDivXCertified®devicehaspassedrigoroustestingtoensureitplaysDivX®video.ToplaypurchasedDivXmovies,firstregisteryourdeviceatvod.divx.com.FindyourregistrationcodeintheDivXVODsectionofyourdevicesetupmenu.DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, LLC and are used under license.Dolby Digital PlusManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Digital Plus, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
82 TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThischapterlistssome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 measuresSIM or USIM card errorThere is no SIM or USIM card in the phone or it is inserted incorrectly.Make sure that the SIM card is correctly inserted.No network connection/ Dropped networkSignal 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.Check whether the SIM card is more than 6~12 months old. If so, change your SIM card at your network provider’s nearest branch. Contact your service provider.Codes do not matchTo change a security code, must confirm the new code by re-entering it. If you forget the code, contact your service provider.The two codes you entered do not match.
83TroubleshootingMessage Possible causes Possible corrective measuresNo applications can be setNot supported by service provider or registration required.Contact your service provider.Calls not availableDialing error New network not authorized.New SIM or USIM card inserted. Check for new restrictions.Pre-paid charge limit reached.Contact service provider or reset limit with PIN2.Phone cannot be turned onOn/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.
84 TroubleshootingMessage Possible causes Possible corrective measuresCharging errorBattery is not charged. Charge battery.Outside temperature is too hot or cold.Make sure phone is charging at a normal temperature.Contact problem Check the charger and its connection to the phone.No voltage Plug the charger into a different outlet.Charger defective Replace the charger.Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories.Number not allowed.The Fixed dialing number function is on.Check the Settings menu and turn the function off.Impossible to receive/ send text messages & photosMemory full Delete some messages from your phone.Files do not openUnsupported file format Check the supported file formats.
85TroubleshootingMessage Possible causes Possible corrective measuresThe screen does not turn on when I receive a call.Proximity sensor problemIf you use a protection tape or case, make sure it has not covered the area around the proximity sensor. Make sure that the area around the proximity sensor is clean.No sound Vibration modeCheck the settings status in the sound menu to make sure you are not in vibration or silent mode.Hangs up or freezesIntermittent software problemTry to perform a software update through the website.
86 FAQCategory Question AnswerBluetoothDevicesWhat functions are available via Bluetooth?You can connect a Bluetooth audio device, such as a Stereo/Mono headset or car kit.ContactsBackupHow can I back up Contacts?Contacts data can be synchronized between your phone and Gmail™.SynchronizationIs it possible to set up one-way sync with Gmail?Only two-way synchronization is available.SynchronizationIs it possible to synchronize all email folders?The Inbox is automatically synchronized. You can view other folders by tapping the icon and selecting Show all folders to choose a folder.Gmail Log-InDo I have to log into Gmail whenever I want to access Gmail?Once you have logged into Gmail, there is no need to log into Gmail again.Google AccountIs it possible to filter emails?No, the phone does not support email filtering.EmailWhat happens when I execute another application while writing an email?Your email is automatically saved as a draft.RingtoneIs there a file size limit for using MP3 files as ringtones?There is no file size limit.FAQ
87FAQCategory Question AnswerMessage TimeMy phone does not display the time of receipt for messages older than 24 hrs. How can I change this?Open the conversation and touch and hold the desired message to see the details.NavigationIs it possible to install another navigation application on my phone?Any application that is available at Play Store™ and is compatible with the hardware can be installed and used.SynchronizationIs it possible to synchronize my contacts from all my email accounts?Only Gmail and MS Exchange server (company email server) contacts can be synchronized.Wait and PauseIs it possible to save a contact with Wait and Pause in the numbers?If you transferred a contact using the Wait & Pause functions saved into the number, you cannot use those features. You must save each number again.How to save with Wait and Pause:1. From the Home screen, tap .2. Dial the number, then tap .3. Tap Add 2-sec pause or Add wait.Security What are the phone’s security functions?You can set the phone to require an Unlock Pattern to be entered before the phone can be accessed or used.
88 FAQCategory Question AnswerUnlockPatternHow do I create the Unlock Pattern?1. From the Home screen, touch and hold .2. Tap System settings > Display tab > Lock screen.3. Tap Select screen lock > Pattern. The first time you do this, a short tutorial about creating an Unlock Pattern appears.4. Set up your pattern by drawing itthen drawing it a second time for confirmation.Precautions to take when using the pattern lock.It is very important to remember the unlock pattern you set. You can nolonger access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern five times. You have five chances to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you have used all 5 opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds. (Or, if you preset the backup PIN, you can use the backup PIN code to unlock the pattern.)
89FAQCategory Question AnswerUnlockPatternWhat should I do if I forget the unlock pattern and I did not create my Google account on the phone?If you forgot your pattern:If you logged into your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, tap the Forgot pattern button. You are then required to log in with your Google account to unlock your phone. If you have not created a Google account on the phone or you have forgotten it, you must perform a hard reset.Caution: If you perform a factory reset, all user applications and user data are deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory reset.Memory Will I know when my memory is full? Yes, you will receive a notification.Language SupportIs it possible to change my phone’s language?The phone has multilingual capabilities.To change the language:1. From the Home screen, touch and hold and tap System settings.2. Tap General tab > Language & input > Language.3. Tap the desired language.VPN How do I set up a VPN?VPN access configuration is different for each company. To configure VPN access on your phone, you must obtain the details from your company’s network administrator.
90 FAQCategory Question AnswerScreen time outMy screen turns off after only 15 seconds. How can I change the amount of time for the backlight to turn off?1. From the Home screen, touch and hold .2. Tap System settings > Display tab.3. Tap Screen timeout.4. Tap the preferred screen backlight timeout time.Wi-Fi & mobile networkWhen the Wi-Fi and mobile networks are both available, which service does my phone use?When using data, your phone may default to the Wi-Fi connection (if Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone is set to On). However, there is no notification when your phone switches from one to the other.To know which data connection is being used, view the mobile network or Wi-Fi icon at the top of your screen.Home screenIs it possible to remove an application from the Home screen?Yes. Just touch and hold the icon until the trash can icon appears at the top and center of the screen. Then, without lifting your finger, drag the icon to the trash can.ApplicationI downloaded an application and it causes a lot of errors. How do I remove it?1. From the Home screen, touch and hold .2. Tap System settings > General tab > Apps > DOWNLOADED.3. Tap the application, then tap Uninstall.ChargerIs it possible to charge my phone using a USB cable without installing the necessary USB driver?Yes, the phone is charged through the USB cable regardless of whether the necessary drivers are installed.
91FAQCategory Question AnswerAlarm Can I use music files for my alarm?Yes. After saving a music file as a ringtone, you can use it as an alarm.1. Touch and hold a song in a library list. In the menu that opens, tap Set as ringtone>Phone ringtone or Caller ringtones.2. On the Alarm Clock Setting screen, select the song as a ringtone.AlarmWill my alarm be audible or will it go off if the phone is turned off?No, this is not supported.AlarmIf my ringer volume is set to Off or Vibrate, will I hear my alarm?Your alarm is programmed to be audible even in these scenarios.Hard Reset (Factory Reset)How can I perform a factory reset if I cannot access the phone’s Settings menu?If your phone does not restore to its original condition, use a hard reset (factory reset) to initialize it.
92 SafetyHACThisphonehasbeentestedandratedforusewithhearingaidsforsomeofthewirelesstechnologiesthatituses.However,theremaybesomenewerwirelesstechnologiesusedinthisphonethathavenotbeentestedyetforusewithhearingaids.Itisimportanttotrythedifferentfeaturesofthisphone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.FCC RF Exposure InformationWARNING! 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.Body-worn OperationThis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.Anybelt-clips,holsters,andsimilaraccessoriescontainingmetalliccomponentsmay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Safety
93Safetytypicalbody-wornoperationsmaynotcomplywithFCCRFexposurelimitsandshouldbeavoided.CautionUseonlythesuppliedantenna.Useofunauthorizedantennas(ormodificationstotheantenna)couldimpaircallquality,damagethephone,voidyourwarrantyand/orviolateFCCregulations.Don’tusethephonewithadamagedantenna.Adamagedantennacouldcauseaminorskinburn.Contactyourlocaldealerforareplacementantenna.Part 15.19 statementThisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCrules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.Part 15.21 statementChangesormodificationsthatarenotexpresslyapprovedbythemanufacturerforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.Part 15.105 statementThis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.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,the
94 Safetyuser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.Consumer Information About Radio Frequency EmissionsYour wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio frequency energy during use. The following consumer information addresses commonly asked questions about the health effects of 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tocellphoneusagewhereitstates,“Thescientificcommunityatlarge…believesthattheweightofscientificevidencedoesnotshowanassociationbetweenexposuretoradiofrequency(RF)fromcellphonesandadversehealthoutcomes.Stillthescientificcommunitydoesrecommendconductingadditionalresearchtoaddressgapsinknowledge.ThatresearchisbeingconductedaroundtheworldandFDAcontinuestomonitordevelopmentsinthisfield.YoucanaccessthejointFDA/FCCwebsiteathttp://www.fda.gov(under“c”inthesubjectindex,selectCellPhones>Research).YoucanalsocontacttheFDAtoll-freeat(888)463-6332or(888)INFO-FDA.InJune2000,theFDAenteredintoacooperativeresearchanddevelopmentagreementthroughwhichadditionalscientificresearchisbeingconducted.TheFCC
95Safetyissueditsownwebsitepublicationstatingthat“thereisnoscientificevidencethatprovesthatwirelessphoneusagecanleadtocanceroravarietyofotherproblems,includingheadaches,dizzinessormemoryloss.”Thispublicationisavailableathttp://www.fcc.gov/cgb/cellular.htmlorthroughtheFCCat(888)225-5322or(888)CALL-FCC.What does “SAR” mean?In1996,theFCC,workingwiththeFDA,theU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency,andotheragencies,establishedRFexposuresafetyguidelinesforwirelessphonesintheUnitedStates.Beforeawirelessphonemodelisavailableforsaletothepublic,itmustbetestedbythemanufacturerandcertifiedtotheFCCthatitdoesnotexceedlimitsestablishedbytheFCC.OneoftheselimitsisexpressedasaSpecificAbsorptionRate,or“SAR.”SARisameasureoftherateofabsorptionofRFenergyinthebody.TestsforSARareconducted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theSARvaluemayvaryfromcalltocall,dependingonfactorssuchasproximitytoacellsite,theproximityofthephonetothebodywhileinuse,andtheuseofhands-freedevices.FormoreinformationaboutSARs,seetheFCC’sOETBulletins56and65athttp://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletinsorvisittheCellularTelecommunicationsIndustryAssociationwebsiteathttp://www.ctia.org/consumer_info/index.cfm/AID/10371.Youmayalsowishtocontactthemanufacturerofyourphone.Can I minimize my RF exposure?IfyouareconcernedaboutRF,thereareseveralsimplestepsyoucantaketominimizeyourRFexposure.Youcan,ofcourse,reduceyourtalktime.YoucanplacemoredistancebetweenyourbodyandthesourceoftheRF,astheexposureleveldropsoffdramaticallywithdistance.TheFDA/FCCwebsitestatesthat“hands-freekitscanbe
96 Safetyusedwithwirelessphonesforconvenienceandcomfort.ThesesystemsreducetheabsorptionofRFenergyintheheadbecausethephone,whichisthesourceoftheRFemissions,willnotbeplacedagainstthehead.Ontheotherhand,ifthephoneismountedagainstthewaistorotherpartofthebodyduringuse,thenthatpartofthebodywillabsorbmoreRFenergy.WirelessphonesmarketedintheU.S.arerequiredtomeetsafetyrequirementsregardlessofwhethertheyareusedagainsttheheadoragainstthebody.Eitherconfigurationshouldresultincompliancewiththesafetylimit.”Also,ifyouuseyourwirelessphonewhileinacar,youcanuseaphonewithanantennaontheoutsideofthevehicle.Youshouldalsoreadandfollowyourwirelessphonemanufacturer’sinstructionsforthesafeoperationofyourphone.Do wireless phones pose any special risks to children?TheFDA/FCCwebsitestatesthat“thescientificevidencedoesnotshow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noevidenceexiststhatusingacellphonecausesbraintumorsorotherilleffects.[TheUK’s]recommendationtolimitcellphoneusebychildrenwasstrictlyprecautionary;itwasnotbasedonscientificevidencethatanyhealthhazardexists.AcopyoftheUK’sleafletisavailableathttp://www.dh.gov.uk(search“mobile”),oryoucanwriteto:NRPB,Chilton,Didcot,OxonOX11ORQ,UnitedKingdom.CopiesoftheUK’sannualreportsonmobilephonesandRFareavailableonlineatwww.iegmp.org.ukandhttp://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/(search“mobile”).Parentswhowishtoreducetheirchildren’sRFexposuremaychoosetorestricttheirchildren’swirelessphoneuse.Where can I get further information about RF emissions?Forfurtherinformation,seethefollowingadditionalresources(websitescurrentasofApril2005):
97SafetyU.S. Food and Drug AdministrationFDAConsumermagazineNovember-December2000Telephone:(888)INFO-FDAhttp://www.fda.gov(Under“c”inthesubjectindex,selectCellPhones>Research.)U.S. Federal Communications Commission44512thStreet,S.W.Washington,D.C.20554Telephone:(888)225-5322http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafetyIndependent Expert Group on Mobile Phoneshttp://www.iegmp.org.ukRoyal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices283SparksStreetOttawa,OntarioK1R7X9CanadaTelephone:(613)991-6990http://www.rsc.ca/index.php?page=Expert_Panels_RF&Lang_id=120World Health OrganizationAvenueAppia201211Geneva27SwitzerlandTelephone:01141227912111http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protectionc/oBundesamtfurStrahlenschutzIngolstaedterLandstr.185764OberschleissheimGermanyTelephone:0114918883332156http://www.icnirp.deAmerican National Standards Institute1819LStreet,N.W.,6thFloorWashington,D.C.20036Telephone:(202)293-8020http://www.ansi.org
98 SafetyNational Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements7910WoodmontAvenue,Suite800Bethesda,MD20814-3095Telephone:(301)657-2652http://www.ncrponline.orgEngineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineershttp://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/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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.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
99Safetymodel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valuesare:• Head:X.XXW/kg• Body(Body-worn/Hotspot):X.XXW/kg(Bodymeasurementsdifferamongphone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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/ea/fccidaftersearchingonFCCIDXXXXXXXXX.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.ZNFH901
100 SafetyFCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless DevicesOnJuly10,2003,theU.S.FederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)ReportandOrderinWTDocket01-309modifiedtheexceptionofwirelessphonesundertheHearingAidCompatibilityActof1988(HACAct)torequiredigitalwirelessphonesbecompatiblewithhearing-aids.TheintentoftheHACActistoensurereasonableaccesstotelecommunicationsservicesforpersonswithhearingdisabilities.Whilesomewirelessphonesareusednearsomehearingdevices(hearingaidsandcochlearimplants),usersmaydetectabuzzing,humming,orwhiningnoise.Somehearingdevicesaremoreimmunethanotherstothisinterferencenoise,andphonesalsovaryintheamountofinterferencetheygenerate.Thewirelesstelephoneindustryhasdevelopedaratingsystemforwirelessphones,toassisthearingdeviceuserstofindphonesthatmaybecompatiblewiththeir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thebestwaytoevaluateitforyourpersonalneeds.M-Ratings:PhonesratedM3orM4meetFCCrequirementsandarelikelytogeneratelessinterferencetohearingdevicesthanphonesthatarenotlabeled.M4isthebetter/higherofthetworatings.T-Ratings:PhonesratedT3orT4meetFCCrequirementsandarelikelytogeneratelessinterferencetohearingdevicesthanphonesthatarenotlabeled.T4isthebetter/higherofthetworatings.Hearingdevicesmayalsoberated.Yourhearingdevicemanufacturerorhearinghealthprofessionalmayhelpyoufindthisrating.Higherratingsmeanthatthehearingdeviceisrelativelyimmunetointerferencenoise.Thehearingaidandwirelessphoneratingvaluesarethenaddedtogether.Asumof5isconsideredacceptablefornormaluse.Asumof6isconsideredforbestuse.
101SafetyIntheaboveexample,ifahearingaidmeetstheM2levelratingandthewirelessphonemeetstheM3levelrating,thesumofthetwovaluesequalM5.Thisshouldprovidethehearingaiduserwith“normalusage”whileusingtheirhearingaidwiththeparticularwirelessphone.“Normalusage”inthiscontextisdefinedasasignalqualitythat’sacceptablefornormaloperation.TheMmarkisintendedtobesynonymouswiththeUmark.TheTmarkisintendedtobesynonymouswiththeUTmark.TheMandTmarksarerecommendedbytheAllianceforTelecommunicationsIndustries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informationabouthearingaidsanddigitalwirelessphones:Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid Accessibilityhttp://www.accesswireless.org/Gallaudet University, RERChttp://tap.gallaudet.edu/Voice/FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Controlhttp://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/hearing.htmlThe Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC Orderhttp://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-168A1.pdfHearing Loss Association of America [HLAA]http://hearingloss.org/content/telephones-and-mobile-devices
102 SafetyCaution: 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:• Setthevolumeinaquietenvironmentandselectthelowestvolumeatwhichyoucanhearadequately.• 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noise-cancelling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.
103SafetyTIA Safety InformationThefollowingisthecompleteTIASafetyInformationforwirelesshandheldphones.Exposure to Radio Frequency SignalYourwirelesshandheldportablephoneisalowpowerradiotransmitterandreceiver.WhenON,itreceivesand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)*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universities,governmenthealthagencies,andindustryreviewedtheavailablebodyofresearchtodeveloptheANSIStandard(C95.1).ThedesignofyourphonecomplieswiththeFCCguidelines(andthosestandards).Antenna CareUse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 OperationForyourphonetooperatemostefficiently:Don’ttouchtheantennaunnecessarilywhenthephoneisinuse.Contactwiththeantennaaffectscallqualityandmaycausethephonetooperateatahigherpowerlevelthanotherwiseneeded.
104 SafetyElectronic DevicesMostmodernelectronicequipmentisshieldedfromRFsignals.However,certainelectronicequipmentmaynotbeshieldedagainsttheRFsignalsfromyourwirelessphone.PacemakersThe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.Personswithpacemakers:• ShouldALWAYSkeepthephonemorethansix(6)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;• ShouldturnthephoneOFFimmediatelyifthereisanyreasontosuspectthatinterferenceistakingplace.Hearing AidsSomedigitalwirelessphonesmayinterferewithsomehearingaids.Intheeventofsuchinterference,youmaywanttoconsultyourserviceprovider(orcallthecustomerservicelinetodiscussalternatives).Other Medical DevicesIfyouuseanyotherpersonalmedicaldevice,consultthemanufacturerofyourdevicetodetermineifitisadequatelyshieldedfromexternalRFenergy.Yourphysicianmaybeabletoassistyouinobtainingthisinformation.Health Care FacilitiesTurn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.
105SafetyVehiclesRF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 FacilitiesTurnyourphoneOFFinanyfacilitywherepostednoticessorequire.AircraftFCCregulationsprohibitusingyourphonewhileintheair.SwitchOFFyourphonebeforeboardinganaircraft.Blasting AreasTo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 AtmosphereTurn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turnoffyourvehicleengine.For Vehicles Equipped with an Air BagAn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.
106 SafetySafety InformationPleasereadandobservethefollowinginformationforsafeandproperuseofyourphoneandtopreventdamage.CautionViolation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the product.• 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.Suchconditionsmaypresenttheriskoffireorexplosion.• Onlyusethebatteryforthesystemforwhichitisspecified.• Onlyusethebatterywithachargingsystemthathasbeen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.• 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LGapprovedandqualifiedwiththesystemperthisstandard,IEEE-Std-1725.Useofanunqualifiedandnon-LG-approvedbatterymaypresentariskoffire,explosion,leakageorotherhazard.• Onlyauthorizedserviceprovidersshallreplacebattery.(Ifthebatteryisnon-userreplaceable.)• Promptlydisposeofusedbatteriesinaccordancewithlocalregulations.• Batteryusagebychildrenshouldbesupervised.• Avoiddroppingthephone,batteryorexposingthephoneorbatterytoaliquid.Ifthephoneorbatteryisdropped,especiallyonahardsurface,orisexposedtoaliquidorcomesintocontactwithasharpobjecttakeittoaservicecenterforinspection.
107Safety• Improperbatteryusemayresultinafire,explosionorotherhazard.• Atleast,oneoftheAuthenticationmethodsmaybeimplemented.(e.g.H/W,S/W,Mechanical,Hologram,etc.)Charger and Adapter Safety• Thechargerandadapterareintendedforindooruseonly.• Insertthebatterypackchargerverticallyintothewallpowersocket.• OnlyusetheLG-approvedbatterycharger.Otherwise,youmaycauseseriousdamagetoyourphone.• Usethecorrectadapterforyourphonewhenusingthebatterypackchargerabroad.Battery Information and Care• Alwaysunplugthechargerfromthewallsocketafterthephoneisfullychargedtosaveunnecessarypowerconsumptionofthecharger.• Pleasereadthemanualofproperinstallationandremovalofthebattery.• Pleasereadthemanualofspecifiedchargeraboutchargingmethod.• Donotdamagethepowercordbybending,twisting,orheating.Donotusetheplugifitislooseasitmaycauseelectricshockorfire.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.• Unplugthepowercordpriortocleaningyourphone,andcleanthepowerplugpinwhenit’sdirty.Whenusingthepowerplug,ensurethatit’sfirmlyconnected.Ifnot,itmaycauseexcessiveheatorfire.Ifyouputyourphoneinapocketorbag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.• Rechargethebatteryafterlongperiodsofnon-usetomaximizebatterylife.Batterylifewillvaryduetousagepatternandenvironmentalconditions.
108 Safety• PleaseuseonlyanLG-approvedchargingaccessorytochargeyourLGphone.Improperhandlingofthechargingport,aswellastheuseofanincompatiblecharger,maycausedamagetoyourphoneandvoidthewarranty.• Chargingtemperaturerangeisregulatedbetween32°F(0°C)and113°F(45°C).Donotchargethebatteryoutofrecommendedtemperaturerange.Chargingoutofrecommendedrangemightcausethegeneratingheatorseriousdamageofbattery.Andalso,itmightcausethedeteriorationofbattery'scharacteristicsandcyclelife.• Donotuseorleavethebatteryundertheblazingsunorinheatedcarbysunshine.Thebatterymaygenerateheat,smokeorflame.Andalso,itmightcausethedeteriorationofbattery’scharacteristicsorcyclelife.• Thebatterypackhasprotectioncircuittoavoidthedanger.Donotusenearbytheplacewheregeneratesstaticelectricitymorethan100Vwhichgivesdamagetotheprotectioncircuit.Iftheprotectioncircuitwerebroken,thebatterywouldgeneratesmoke,ruptureorflame.• Whenthebatteryhasrust,badsmellorsomethingabnormalatfirst-time-using,donotusetheequipmentandgotobringthebatterytotheshopwhichitwasbought.• Incaseyoungerchildrenusethebattery,theirparentsshouldteachthemhowtousebatteriesaccordingtothemanualwithcare.• Iftheskinorclothissmearedwithliquidfromthebattery,washwithfreshwater.Itmaycausetheskininflammation.Removeanddonotusethebattery.• Donothandlethephonewithwethandswhileitisbeingcharged.Itmaycauseanelectricshockorseriouslydamageyourphone.• Donotplaceoranswercallswhilechargingthephoneasitmayshort-circuitthephoneand/orcauseelectricshockorfire.• Thechargerandadapterareintendedforindooruseonly.• Insertthebatterypackchargerverticallyintothewallpowersocket.• OnlyusetheLG-approvedbatterycharger.Otherwise,youmaycauseseriousdamagetoyourphoneandriskofoverheating,fireorexplosionmayoccur.
109Safety• Usethecorrectadapterforyourphonewhenusingthebatterypackchargerabroad.• Talkingonyourphoneforalongperiodoftimemayreducecallqualityduetoheatgeneratedduringuse.• Donotuseharshchemicals(suchasalcohol,benzene,thinners,etc.)ordetergentstocleanyourphone.Thiscouldcauseafire.Donotplaceoranswercallswhilechargingthephoneasitmayshort-circuitthephoneand/orcauseelectricshockorfire.Don’t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.• Neveruseandunapprovedbatterysincethiscoulddamagethephoneand/orbatteryandcouldcausethebatterytoexplode.OnlyusethebatteriesandchargersprovidedbyLG.Thewarrantywillnotbeappliedtoproductsprovidedbyothersuppliers.Onlyauthorizedpersonnelshouldservicethephoneanditsaccessories.Faultyinstallationorservicemayresultinaccidentsandconsequentlyinvalidatethewarranty.Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards• Donotputyourphoneinaplacesubjecttoexcessivedustandkeeptheminimumrequireddistancebetweenthepowercordandheatsources.• Unplugthepowercordpriortocleaningyourphone,andcleanthepowerplugpinwhenit’sdirty.• Whenusingthepowerplug,ensurethatit’sfirmlyconnected.Ifnot,itmaycauseexcessiveheatorfire.• Ifyouputyourphoneinapocketorbagwithoutcoveringthereceptacleofthephone(powerplugpin),metallicarticles(suchasacoin,papercliporpen)mayshort-circuitthephoneandmaycauseanexplosion.Alwayscoverthereceptaclewhennotinuse.
110 Safety• Don’tshort-circuitthebattery.Metallicarticlessuchasacoin,papercliporpeninyourpocketorbagorcontactwithsharpobjectsincludinganimalbitesmayshort-circuitthe+and–terminalsofthebattery(metalstripsonthebattery)uponmoving.Shortcircuitoftheterminalmaydamagethebatteryandcauseanexplosion.General Notice• Usingadamagedbatteryorplacingabatteryinyourmouthoranimal'smouthmaycauseseriousinjuryincludingafireorexplosion.• 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.• Donotimmerseyourphoneinwater,liquid,orexposetohighhumidity.Ifthishappens,turnitoffimmediatelyandremovethebattery.Immediately,takeittoanLGAuthorizedServiceCenter.• Donotpaintyour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.(Ringtones,textmessages,voicemessages,pictures,andvideoscouldalsobedeleted.)Themanufacturerisnotliablefordamageduetothelossofdata.
111Safety• Whenyouusethephoneinpublicplaces,settheringtonetovibrationsoyoudon'tdisturbothers.• Donotturnyourphoneonoroffwhenputtingittoyourear.• Useaccessories,suchasearphonesandheadsets,withcaution.Ensurethatcablesaretuckedawaysafelyanddonottouchtheantennaunnecessarily.FDA Consumer Update TheU.S.FoodandDrugAdministration’s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RadioFrequency(RF)energyinthemicrowaverangewhilebeingused.TheyalsoemitverylowlevelsofRFwheninstandbymode.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RadioFrequency(RF)energy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
112 Safetyno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• 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AdministrationThe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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.
113Safety3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?Theterm“wirelessphone”refersheretohandheldwirelessphoneswithbuilt-inantennas,oftencalled“cell”,“mobile”,or“PCS”phones.ThesetypesofwirelessphonescanexposetheusertomeasurableRadioFrequency(RF)energybecauseoftheshort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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RadioFrequency(RF)energy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cancercausing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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
114 Safetywireless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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tenormoreyearsfollow-upmaybeneededtoprovideanswersaboutsomehealtheffects,suchascancer.Thisisbecausetheintervalbetweenthetimeofexposuretoacancer-causingagentandthetimetumorsdevelop—iftheydo—maybemany,manyyears.Theinterpretationof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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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
115Safetyresearch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.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(RF)energy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phones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(RF)energy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
116 SafetymethodologyformeasuringtherateatwhichRFisdepositedintheheadsofwirelessphoneusers.Thetestmethodusesatissue-simulating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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 Radio Frequency energy from my wireless phone?Ifthereisariskfromtheseproducts—andatthispointwedonotknowthatthereis—itisprobablyverysmall.Butifyouareconcernedaboutavoidingevenpotentialrisks,youcantakeafewsimplestepstominimizeyourexposuretoRadioFrequency(RF)energy.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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wanttotakestepstolowerexposuretoRadioFrequency(RF)energy,themeasuresdescribedabovewouldapplytochildrenandteenagersusingwirelessphones.ReducingthetimeofwirelessphoneuseandincreasingthedistancebetweentheuserandtheRFsourcewillreduceRFexposure.Somegroups
117Safetysponsored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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(RF)energyfromwirelessphonescaninteractwithsomeelectronicdevices.Forthisreason,theFDAhelpeddevelopadetailedtestmethodtomeasureElectroMagnetic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/cellphones/)FederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)RFSafetyProgram(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)InternationalCommissiononNon-lonizingRadiationProtection(http://www.icnirp.de)WorldHealthOrganization
118 Safety(WHO)InternationalEMFProject(http://www.who.int/emf)NationalRadiologicalProtectionBoard(UK)(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/)DrivingCheckthelawsandregulationsontheuseofwirelessphonesintheareaswhereyoudriveandalwaysobeythem.Also,ifusingyourphonewhiledriving,pleaseobservethefollowing:• Givefullattentiontodriving–drivingsafelyisyourfirstresponsibility;• Usehands-freeoperation,ifavailable;• Pullofftheroadandparkbeforemakingoransweringacallifdrivingconditionsorthelawrequireit.10 Driver Safety TipsYour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.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.
119Safety3 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trafcorhazardousweatherconditions.Rain,sleet,snow,andicecanbehazardous,butsoisheavytrafc.Asadriver,yourrstresponsibilityistopayattentiontotheroad.5 Don’t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.Donotgetcaughtinadangeroussituationbecauseyouarereadingorwritingandnotpayingattentiontotheroadornearbyvehicles.6 Dialsensiblyandassessthetrafc;ifpossible,placecallswhenyouarenotmovingorbeforepullingintotrafc.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re,trafcaccident,roadhazard,ormedicalemergency.Remember,it’safreecallonyourwirelessphone!
120 Safety9 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nonemergency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trafcsignal,aminortrafcaccidentwherenooneappearsinjuredoravehicleyouknowtobestolen,callroadsideassistanceorotherspecialnonemergency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orotherwiserestrictthemannerinwhichadrivermayusehisorherphonewhileoperatingavehicle.
121SafetyLaser Safety StatementCDRH ComplianceTHISPRODUCTCOMPLIESWITHAPPLICABLEREQUIREMENTOFTHEDHHSPERFORMANCESTANDARDFORLASERPRODUCT,21CFRSUBCHAPTERJ.Caution!Thisproductemploysalasersystem.Toensureproperuseofthisproduct,pleasereadthisowner’smanualcarefullyandretainforfuturereference.Shouldtheunitrequiremaintenance,contactanauthorizedservicecenter.Useofcontrols,adjustments,ortheperformanceofproceduresotherthanthosespecifiedhereinmayresultinhazardousradiationexposure.Topreventdirectexposuretolaserbeam,donottrytoopentheenclosureormakedirectcontactwiththelaser.
122 SafetyPrecautions for use of leather back cover• Thisproductismadeofcattlehideandmayhavedifferentcreasesandpatternsduetothepropertiesofnaturalleather.Iftheproductgetswetwithanyliquid(water,soda,seawater,rain,sweat,sunscreen,cosmetics,moisture,etc.),itmaylosecolor,changecolor,ordeforminshape.• Whenthisproductgetswetorcontaminated,getridofthewaterbypressingitgentlywithadrytowel,orwipeitwithleathercreamandleaveittodryinshade.Whentheproductisexposedtoawetenvironmentforalongtime,itmaycausecreasesormold.Theshapeoftheleathermaynotberestoredtoitsoriginalstateaftercleaningbecauseofthepropertiesofleather,andanycontaminationordeformitymaygetworsewhenusingregulardetergentoranorganicsolvent.• Whentheleatheriswetwithrainorsweat,usecautionandavoidcontactwithclothes.Itcancauseanydyetobecomeastain.• Duetothenatureofleather,frictionforlongperiodsoftimeorexcessiveforcemaydamagethesurfaceoftheleather.NOTE: The back cover type may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider without prior notice.
123SafetyOpen Source Software Notice InformationToobtainthesourcecodeunderGPL,LGPL,MPL,andotheropensourcelicenses,thatiscontainedinthisproduct,pleasevisithttp://opensource.lge.com.Inadditiontothesourcecode,allreferredlicenseterms,warrantydisclaimersandcopyrightnoticesareavailablefordownload.LGElectronicswillalsoprovideopensourcecodetoyouonCD-ROMforachargecoveringthecostofperformingsuchdistribution(such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.
124 SafetyLimited Warranty StatementARBITRATIONNOTICE:THISLIMITEDWARRANTYCONTAINSANARBITRATIONPROVISIONTHATREQUIRESYOUANDLGTORESOLVEDISPUTESBYBINDINGARBITRATIONINSTEADOFINCOURT,UNLESSYOUCHOOSETOOPTOUT.INARBITRATION,CLASSACTIONSANDJURYTRIALSARENOTPERMITTED.PLEASESEETHESECTIONTITLED“PROCEDUREFORRESOLVINGDISPUTES”BELOW.Warranty LawsThefollowinglawsgovernwarrantiesthatariseinretailsalesofconsumergoods:• TheCaliforniaSong-BeverlyConsumerWarrantyAct[CC§§1790etseq],• TheCaliforniaUniformCommercialCode,DivisionTwo[ComC§§2101etseq],and• ThefederalMagnuson-MossWarrantyFederalTradeCommissionImprovementAct[15USC§§2301etseq;16CFRParts701–703].Atypical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statelaw.[See15USC§2311.]1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:LGoffersyoualimitedwarrantythattheenclosedsubscriberunitanditsenclosedaccessorieswillbefreefromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship,accordingtothefollowingtermsandconditions:(1)ThelimitedwarrantyfortheproductextendsforTWELVE(12)MONTHSbeginningonthedateofpurchaseoftheproductwithvalidproofofpurchase,orabsentvalidproofofpurchase,FIFTEEN(15)MONTHSfromdateofmanufactureasdeterminedbytheunit'smanufacturedatecode.
125Safety(2)Thelimitedwarrantyextendsonlytotheoriginalpurchaseroftheproductandisnotassignableortransferabletoanysubsequentpurchaser/enduser.(3)ThiswarrantyisgoodonlytotheoriginalpurchaseroftheproductduringthewarrantyperiodaslongasitisintheU.S.,includingAlaska,Hawaii,U.S.TerritoriesandCanada.(4)Theexternalhousingandcosmeticpartsshallbefreeofdefectsatthetimeofshipmentand,therefore,shallnotbecoveredundertheselimitedwarrantyterms.(5)UponrequestfromLG,theconsumermustprovideinformationtoreasonablyprovethedateofpurchase.(6)ThecustomershallbearthecostofshippingtheproducttotheCustomerServiceDepartmentofLG.LGshallbearthecostofshippingtheproductbacktotheconsumerafterthecompletionofserviceunderthislimitedwarranty.2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:(1)Defectsordamagesresultingfromuseoftheproductinotherthanitsnormalandcustomarymanner.(2)Defectsordamagesfromabnormaluse,abnormalconditions,improperstorage,exposuretomoistureordampness,unauthorizedmodifications,unauthorizedconnections,unauthorizedrepair,misuse,neglect,abuse,accident,alteration,improperinstallation,orotheractswhicharenotthefaultofLG,includingdamagecausedbyshipping,blownfuses,spillsoffoodorliquid.(3)Breakageordamagetoantennasunlesscauseddirectlybydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.(4)ThattheCustomerServiceDepartmentatLGwasnotnotifiedbyconsumeroftheallegeddefectormalfunctionoftheproductduringtheapplicablelimitedwarrantyperiod.(5)Productswhichhavehadtheserialnumberremovedormadeillegible.
126 Safety(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied either in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of marketability or fitness for a particular use.(7) Damage resulting from use of non LG approved accessories.(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.(11) Consumables (such as fuses).3. WHAT LG WILL DO:LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any unit that is covered under this limited warranty. LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re-conditioned, refurbished or new units or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not re-install or back-up any data, applications or software that you have added to your phone. It is therefore recommended that you back-up any such data or information prior to sending the unit to LG to avoid the permanent loss of such information.4. STATE LAW RIGHTS:No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these
127Safetylimitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:To obtain warranty service, please call or fax to the following telephone numbers from anywhere in the continental United States:Tel. 1-800-793-8896 or Fax. 1-800-448-4026Or visit http://us.lgservice.com. Correspondence may also be mailed to: LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.
128 SafetyPROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES:ALLDISPUTESBETWEENYOUANDLGARISINGOUTOFORRELATINGINANYWAYTOTHISLIMITEDWARRANTYORTHEPRODUCTSHALLBERESOLVEDEXCLUSIVELYTHROUGHBINDINGARBITRATION,ANDNOTINACOURTOFGENERALJURISDICTION.BINDINGARBITRATIONMEANSTHATYOUANDLGAREEACHWAIVINGTHERIGHTTOAJURYTRIALANDTOBRINGORPARTICIPATEINACLASSACTION.Denitions.Forthepurposesofthissection,referencesto“LG”meanLGElectronicsMobileCommU.S.A.,Inc.,itsparents,subsidiariesandafliates,andeachoftheirofcers,directors,employees,agents,beneciaries,predecessorsininterest,successors,assignsandsuppliers;referencesto“dispute”or“claim”shallincludeanydispute,claimorcontroversyofanykindwhatsoever(whetherbasedincontract,tort,statute,regulation,ordinance,fraud,misrepresentationoranyotherlegalorequitabletheory)arisingoutoforrelatinginanywaytothesale,conditionorperformanceoftheproductorthisLimitedWarranty.AgreementtoBindingArbitrationandClassActionWaiver.YouandLGagreetoresolveanyclaimsbetweenusonlybybindingarbitrationonanindividualbasis,unlessyouoptoutasprovidedbelow.AnydisputebetweenyouandLGshallnotbecombinedorconsolidatedwithadisputeinvolvinganyotherperson’sorentity’sproductorclaim.Morespecically,withoutlimitationoftheforegoing,anydisputebetweenyouandLGshallnotunderanycircumstancesproceedaspartofaclassorrepresentativeaction.Insteadofarbitration,eitherpartymaybringanindividualactioninsmallclaimscourt,butthatsmallclaimscourtactionmaynotbebroughtonaclassorrepresentativebasis.ArbitrationRulesandProcedures.Tobeginarbitrationofaclaim,eitheryouorLGmustmakeawrittendemandforarbitration.ThearbitrationwillbeadministeredbytheAmericanArbitrationAssociation(AAA)andwillbeconductedbeforeasinglearbitratorundertheAAA’sConsumerArbitrationRulesthatareineffectatthetimethearbitrationisinitiated(referredtoasthe“AAARules”)andundertheprocedures
129Safetysetforthinthissection.TheAAARulesareavailableonlineatwww.adr.org/consumer.Sendacopyofyourwrittendemandforarbitration,aswellasacopyofthisprovision,totheAAAinthemannerdescribedintheAAARules.YoumustalsosendacopyofyourwrittendemandtoLGatLGElectronics,USA,Inc.Attn:LegalDepartment-Arbitration1000SylvanAvenueEnglewoodCliffs,NJ07632.IfthereisaconictbetweentheAAARulesandtherulessetforthinthissection,therulessetforthinthissectionwillgovern.ThisarbitrationprovisionisgovernedbytheFederalArbitrationAct.Judgmentmaybeenteredonthearbitrator’sawardinanycourtofcompetentjurisdiction.Allissuesareforthearbitratortodecide,exceptthatissuesrelatingtothescopeandenforceabilityofthearbitrationprovisionandtothearbitrabilityofthedisputeareforthecourttodecide.Thearbitratorisboundbythetermsofthisprovision.GoverningLaw:ThelawofthestateofyourresidenceshallgovernthisLimitedWarrantyandanydisputesbetweenusexcepttotheextentthatsuchlawispreemptedbyorinconsistentwithapplicablefederallaw.Fees/Costs.Youdonotneedtopayanyfeetobeginanarbitration.Uponreceiptofyourwrittendemandforarbitration,LGwillpromptlypayallarbitrationlingfeestotheAAAunlessyouseekmorethan$25,000indamages,inwhichcasethepaymentofthesefeeswillbegovernedbytheAAARules.Exceptasotherwiseprovidedforherein,LGwillpayallAAAling,administrationandarbitratorfeesforanyarbitrationinitiatedinaccordancewiththeAAARulesandthisarbitrationprovision.Ifyouprevailinthearbitration,LGwillpayyourreasonableattorneys’feesandexpensestotheextentrequiredbyapplicablelaw.Ifthearbitratorndseitherthesubstanceofyourclaimorthereliefsoughtinthedemandisfrivolousorbroughtforanimproperpurpose(asmeasuredbythestandardssetforthinFederalRuleofCivilProcedure11(b)),thenthepaymentofallarbitrationfeeswillbegovernedbytheAAARules.Insuchasituation,youagreetoreimburseLGforallmoniespreviouslydisbursedbyitthatareotherwiseyourobligationtopayundertheAAARules.Exceptasotherwiseprovidedfor,LGwaivesanyrightsitmayhave
130 Safetytoseekattorneys’feesandexpensesfromyouifLGprevailsinthearbitration.HearingsandLocation.Ifyourclaimisfor$25,000orless,youmaychoosetohavethearbitrationconductedsolelyonthebasisof(1)documentssubmittedtothearbitrator,(2)throughatelephonichearing,or(3)byanin-personhearingasestablishedbytheAAARules.Ifyourclaimexceeds$25,000,therighttoahearingwillbedeterminedbytheAAARules.Anyin-personarbitrationhearingswillbeheldatalocationwithinthefederaljudicialdistrictinwhichyouresideunlesswebothagreetoanotherlocationorweagreetoatelephonicarbitration.OptOut.Youmayoptoutofthisdisputeresolutionprocedure.Ifyouoptout,neitheryounorLGcanrequiretheothertoparticipateinanarbitrationproceeding.Tooptout,youmustsendnoticetoLGnolaterthan30calendardaysfromthedateoftherstconsumerpurchaser’spurchaseoftheproductbyeither:(i)sendingane-mailtooptout@lge.com,withthesubjectline:“ArbitrationOptOut”or(ii)calling1-800-980-2973.Youmustincludeintheoptoute-mailorprovidebytelephone:(a)yournameandaddress;(b)thedateonwhichtheproductwaspurchased;(c)theproductmodelnameormodelnumber;and(d)theIMEIorMEIDorSerialNumber,asapplicable(theIMEIorMEIDorSerialNumbercanbefound(i)ontheproductbox;(ii)onalabelonthebackoftheproductbeneaththebattery,ifthebatteryisremovable;or(iii)fromthesettingsmenuviathefollowingpath:Settings>General>Aboutphone>Status).Youmayonlyoptoutofthedisputeresolutionprocedureinthemannerdescribedabove(thatis,bye-mailortelephone);nootherformofnoticewillbeeffectivetooptoutofthisdisputeresolutionprocedure.OptingoutofthisdisputeresolutionprocedurewillnotaffectthecoverageoftheLimitedWarrantyinanyway,andyouwillcontinuetoenjoythefullbenetsoftheLimitedWarranty.Ifyoukeepthisproductanddonotoptout,thenyouacceptalltermsandconditionsofthearbitrationprovisiondescribedabove.ThisprovisionshouldbeaddedtothebeginningoftheWarranty.
131SafetyLG GATE™ Disclaimer of Warranties: TOTHEFULLEXTENTPERMITTEDBYAPPLICABLELAW,LGELECTRONICSINC.ANDITSAFFILIATES(COLLECTIVELYREFERREDTOHEREINAS“LG”)EXPRESSLYDISCLAIMANYANDALLWARRANTIES,GUARANTIES,CONDITIONSORLIABILITIES,EXPRESSORIMPLIED,WITHOUTLIMITATIONINCLUDINGANYWARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE,NON-INFRINGEMENTORINTER-OPERABILITYORCOMPATIBILITY,WITHRESPECTTOINFORMATIONTECHNOLOGYSECURITYPROTECTION(“ITSECURITYPROTECTION”),LGGATE™DEVICESANDAPPLICATIONS,PROVIDEDBY,ORONBEHALFOFLGONAN“ASIS”BASIS.INNOEVENTSHALLLGBELIABLEFORANYDIRECT,INDIRECT,INCIDENTAL,PUNITIVEORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESOFANYNATUREWITHRESPECTTOITSECURITYPROTECTION,LGGATE™DEVICESANDAPPLICATIONS,WHETHERBASEDINCONTRACT,TORT(INCLUDINGNEGLIGENCE),STRICTPRODUCTLIABILITYORANYOTHERTHEORY,EVENIFTHELGHASBEENADVISEDOFTHEPOSSIBILITYOFSUCHDAMAGESANDEVENIFANYLIMITEDREMEDYISDEEMEDTOHAVEFAILEDOFITSESSENTIALPURPOSE.LG’SENTIRELIABILITYSHALLBELIMITEDTOREPLACEMENT,REPAIR,ORREFUNDOFTHESTATEDCHARGE,IFANY,YOUPAIDFORTHEUSEOFTHEITSECURITYPROTECTION,ATLG’SOPTION.ITsecurityprotectionwillbeaffectedbyfeatures/functionalityassociatedwith,includingbutnotlimitedtoemailplatform,virtualprivatenetwork(“VPN”),andmasterdatamanagement(“MDM”)selectedbythesoftwareprovider,solutionprovider,oruser.Thesoftwareprovider,solutionprovider,oruserhasthesolediscretionofchoiceinemailplatform,VPN,andMDMandissolelyresponsibilityforanyassociatedeffectontheITsecurityprotection.“FormoreinformationvisitourLGGATEwebsite”http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/lggate/welcome

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