LG Electronics USA K550BN Multi-band GSM/EDGE/UMTS/LTE Phone with Bluetooth, WLAN and RFID User Manual LG K550 TMO QSG V1 0 160516 indd
LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc. Multi-band GSM/EDGE/UMTS/LTE Phone with Bluetooth, WLAN and RFID LG K550 TMO QSG V1 0 160516 indd
Users Manual
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TCS531563.1 MBM65451501 (1.0)
Printed in China
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ....................................................................2
Your Phone ......................................................................4
Setup.................................................................................6
Unlocking the screen ....................................................8
Making a call ...................................................................8
Adding a new contact ................................................... 8
Sending a message ........................................................ 9
Wi-Fi Calling ................................................................. 10
T-Mobile Applications ................................................ 11
Accessories .................................................................. 12
Approved Firmware Versions ................................... 13
Safety Tips .................................................................... 13
Information About Safeguarding Handsets ......... 14
Emergency Dialing ...................................................... 15
Caring For Your Phone .............................................. 16
Additional Information .............................................. 16
For Your Safety ........................................................... 19
Anti-Theft Guide ......................................................... 45
Open Source Software Notice Information .......... 45
Trademarks ................................................................... 46
Limited Warranty Statement ................................... 47
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Introduction
Support
This guide provides you with the information
you need to get started.
For more information and additional support,
please visit
www.t-mobile.com/support
where
you can:
• Register at
My.T-Mobile.com
to check your
minutes, pay your bill, upgrade your phone,
and change your rate plan.
• Review your phone’s User Manual and
troubleshooting FAQs.
• View the latest troubleshooting solutions in
the Support Forums or ask a question of
your own.
You can also access account and device
information from your phone.
• Tap >
T-Mobile
folder >
T-Mobile
.
NOTE
• 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.
• This device is not suitable for people who have a
visual impairment due to the touchscreen
keyboard.
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Service
If you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your
service has not yet been activated, call
Customer Care at
1-800-937-8997
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
number, and billing address.
• Your Social Security number, current driver’s
license number, and date of birth for credit
check purposes.
• Your choice of T-Mobile plan and services
(see
http://www.t-mobile.com/
for latest
plan information).
• Nano SIM serial number and IMEI number
(located on the box barcode label).
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Your Phone
1
Notification LED
2
Front Camera Lens
3
Proximity/Ambient
Light Sensor
4
Earpiece
5
Microphone
6
Headset Jack
7
Charger/USB Port
2 4
6
3 5
7
1
5
1
Stylus Pen
2
Power/Lock Key,
Fingerprint Sensor
3
Speaker
4
Rear Camera Lens
5
Flash
6
Volume Keys
7
Microphone
4
5
2
3
1
6
7
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Setup
Turning on the phone
Press and hold the
Power/Lock Key
for a few
seconds.
Charging the phone
• The Charger/USB port is at the bottom of
the phone.
• To maximize battery life, make sure that the
battery is fully charged before you use it the
first time.
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Installing the Nano SIM card and
battery
Insert the Nano SIM card provided by T-Mobile,
and the included battery.
1 Remove the back cover.
2 Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot as
shown in the figure below.
3 Insert the battery.
4 Replace the back cover.
NOTE
• Only Nano SIM cards work with this device.
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Unlocking the screen
By default, your screen will lock after a period
of inactivity, then turn off.
1 Press the Power/Lock Key or double-tap on
the screen.
2 Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it.
Making a call
1 Tap > .
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 .
NOTE
• To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and
hold .
Adding a new contact
1 Tap > .
2 Enter the new contact’s number.
3 Tap > Add to Contacts > Create contact.
4 If you want to add a picture to the new
contact, tap the image icon. Choose Take
photo or Select from Gallery.
5 Enter the desired information for the contact.
6 Tap SAVE.
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Sending a message
1 Tap > > .
2 Tap , then select one or more entries from
your Contacts list.
OR
Enter a contact name or contact number into
the To field. As you enter the contact name,
matching contacts appear. You can tap a
suggested recipient and add more than one
contact.
3 Tap the text field and start entering your
message.
4 Tap to open the options menu. Choose from
any of the available options.
5 Tap to attach the file that you want to
share with message.
6 Tap Send to send your message.
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Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi Calling can improve your coverage by
allowing you to make phone calls over a Wi-Fi
network (when a Wi-Fi network is available).
To use Wi-Fi Calling, please use the SIM card
shipped with your device. A different SIM card
may not work with the Wi-Fi Calling feature.
Important!
You must also have a 9-1-1 emergency address
registered with your account. Log into your account
at
http://www.t-mobile.com/
.Gotoyourprole,
click Line Settings and select to edit your E911
Address. Check periodically to ensure your address is
always up to date.
NOTE
• Corporate accounts may require administrator
assistance for 9-1-1 Address registration.
To enable/disable Wi-Fi Calling
1 Tap > > Networks tab > More.
2 Tap the Wi-Fi Calling switch to
activate/deactivate the feature.
To change the connection
preference for Wi-Fi Calling
1 Tap > > Networks tab > More.
2 Tap Wi-Fi Calling
>
Connection preferences
.
3 Tap the desired Wi-Fi Calling preference.
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T-Mobile Applications
Visual Voicemail
Visual Voicemail allows users to view, listen
and save all voicemails in any order directly
from the phone, without the need of calling
the voicemail system.
1 Tap > T-Mobile folder > .
2 The inbox with all voicemail messages will be
displayed.
Important!
IfthisisthersttimeaccessingVisualVoicemail,
you may be prompted to enter a new PIN code and
tap
Next
to activate Visual Voicemail.
3 Tap on a voicemail to listen to it.
T-Mobile Name ID
T-Mobile Name ID identifies callers, displaying
Name, City and State even if the caller is not
in your contacts list. It is an optional add-on
feature that can be purchased directly from
your phone for an additional monthly charge.
A one time 10 day trial is included with the
phone.
1 Tap > T-Mobile folder > .
2 Choose an on-screen option.
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Accessories
Whether you want a charger, a fashionable
carrying case, a Bluetooth® headset, or you
just want to browse for fun extras, T-Mobile is
the place to shop for all your phone
accessories. Here are a few examples…
LG TONE PRO®
T-Mobile protective
case
LG TONE INFINIM®
To purchase accessories for your phone, visit
T-Mobile.com, call 1.800.204.2449, or visit
your nearest T-Mobile store.
Accessory selection subject to change and
may vary by location.
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Approved Firmware
Versions
This device will only operate with firmware
versions that have been approved for use by
T-Mobile and the device manufacturer. If
unauthorized firmware is placed on the device
it will not function.
Safety Tips
Consider device compatibility
If you have a pacemaker or hearing aid, check
with your doctor to make sure it is safe for
you to use a cell phone. In some cases, cellular
radio frequencies can disrupt the performance
of other electronic equipment. If you have
questions about the interaction between your
phone and any other piece of electronic
equipment, ask the equipment manufacturer.
Drive safely
When you are driving, T-Mobile encourages
you to use your phone in a safe and sensible
manner. Here are a few tips:
• Assess road conditions before answering
your phone. Your safety is more important
than any call.
• Prepare your hands-free headset, if you have
one, or turn on your speakerphone, before
you start moving.
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• Keep your phone close. If it rings and you
discover it’s in the back seat, do NOT crawl
over the seat to answer it while driving.
• Pre-program frequently used numbers into
your phone for easy, one-touch dialing.
• Remember that laws prohibiting or
restricting the use of a cell phone while
driving may apply in your area.
Information About
Safeguarding Handsets
T-Mobile encourages customers to take
appropriate measures to secure their handsets
and invites them to take advantage of the
features available on this handset to help
secure it from theft and/or other unauthorized
access and use. This handset has a locking
function (e.g., user-defined codes or patterns)
that can serve as a first line of defense against
unauthorized use or access to stored
information. Preloaded security applications
that allow customers to track or locate
misplaced devices can be found on several
T-Mobile devices. Lost or stolen devices should
be immediately reported to T-Mobile so that
proper measures can be taken to protect
accounts.
For additional information, visit: www.t-mobile.
com/devicesecurity and www.t-mobile.com/
Company/PrivacyResources.aspx
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Emergency Dialing
Although all phones are equipped with 9-1-1
emergency calling, this phone may or may not
permit its location to be approximated during
a 9-1-1 call.*
* Availability of this feature depends on upgrades to
the (a) wireless network and (b) 9-1-1 calling
system that are required to be installed by the
local 9-1-1 response agency or public safety
answering point (PSAP); these upgrades may not
be available everywhere within our wireless
coverage area or your roaming area. This
approximation of the phone’s location and the
transmittal of location information are subject to
emergency situations, transmission limits, network
problems/limitations, interconnecting carrier
problems, your phone, buildings/tunnels, signal
strength and atmospheric/topographical
conditions, and may be curtailed, interrupted,
dropped or refused. The phone’s approximate
location is transmitted to the local 9-1-1 response
agency or PSAP while the call is in progress; this
approximation is intended solely to aid the PSAP in
dispatching emergency assistance or to limit the
search area for emergency services personnel. You
should not rely solely on a phone for essential
communications (such as a medical or other
emergency). Please see T-Mobile’s Terms and
Conditions and Privacy Policy for additional service
restrictions and details.
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Caring For Your Phone
Your phone is a complex electronic device;
think of it as a mini-computer. Here are some
tips to help you extend the life of your new
device:
Do not get your device wet.
Water will
damage your phone and accessories. Even a
small amount of moisture can cause damage.
Protect your phone’s touch screen.
Your
phone’s touch screen is delicate. Guard against
scratches by using a screen protector or by
keeping it in a protective case.
Use the original manufacturer’s batteries and
accessories.
Non-approved batteries and
accessories can harm you and damage your
phone.
Do not use damaged accessories.
Do not
attempt to charge your phone if the charger
has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or is
otherwise damaged; doing so may damage
your phone. If your charger or any other
accessory is damaged, replace it or take it to a
qualified service dealer.
Additional Information
Use of some content or features may incur
separate, additional charges and/or require
qualifying service, or access to a Wi-Fi
connection.
Wi-Fi:
Device will not transition data sessions
between Wi-Fi and the cellular network.
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Devices using wireless connections may be
vulnerable to unauthorized attempts to access
data and software stored on the device. Plan
data allotment applies to use by connected
devices sharing Wi-Fi. Use of connected
devices subject to T-Mobile Terms and
Conditions.
Wi-Fi Calling:
Wi-Fi connection required for
Wi-Fi Calling. Device will transition most calls
between the Wi-Fi and cellular network. May
decrement plan minutes. See your selected
service for details.
Messaging/Data:
You will be charged for all
messaging and data sent by or to you through
the network, regardless of whether or not data
is received. Character length/file size of
messages/attachments may be limited.
T-Mobile is not liable for content of messages/
attachments or for any failures, delays or errors
in any T-Mobile generated alerts or
notifications. Your data session, plan, or service
may be
slowed
,
suspended
,
terminated
, or
restricted
if you use your service in a way that
interferes with or impacts our network or ability
to provide quality service to other users, if you
roam for a significant portion of your usage, or
if you use a disproportionate amount of
bandwidth during a billing cycle. You may not
use your plan or device for prohibited uses.
Downloads/Applications:
T-Mobile is not
responsible for any third party content or Web
site you may be able to access using your
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phone. Additional charges may apply; not all
downloads available on all phones. You obtain
no rights in downloads; duration of use may be
limited and downloads may be stored solely
for use with your phone. T-Mobile is not
responsible for any download lost due to your
error. T-Mobile is not responsible for Apps,
including download, installation, use,
transmission failure, interruption or delay, third
party advertisements you may encounter while
using an App, alterations any App may make
to the functionality of your device,
including
any changes that may affect your T-Mobile
plan, service, or billing
,
or any content or
website you may be able to access through an
App.
Device, screen and accessory images
simulated. Coverage not available in some
areas. See brochures and
Terms and Conditions
(including arbitration provision)
at T-Mobile.
com, for rate plan information, charges for
features and services, and restrictions and
details,
including important limitations on
availability and reliability of 9-1-1 emergency
service when using Wi-Fi calling
.
Wi-Fi® and the Wi-Fi logo are registered
trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Bluetooth® is
a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
worldwide and are used by T-Mobile under
license. T-Mobile and the magenta color are
registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom
AG. The Visual Voicemail and Name ID icons
are trademarks, of T-Mobile USA, Inc. LTE is a
trademark of ETSI. ©2016 T-Mobile USA, Inc.
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For Your Safety
Important Information
This guide contains important information on the use and
operation of this phone. Please read all the information
carefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damage
to or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this user guide could void your warranty
for this equipment. Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Before You Start
WARNING
! This product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
HAC statement
This 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.
This mobile phone has a Hearing Aid Mode that, when
activated, may reduce interference with some hearing aid
models.
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone
.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and
Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for
human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic
energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those
guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously
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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 Operation
This device was tested for typical use with the back of the
phone kept 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) from the body. To comply
with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation
distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) 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. Avoid the use of accessories
that cannot maintain 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) distance between
the user’s body and the back of the phone and have not been
tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure limits.
Consumer Information About Radio
Frequency Emissions
Your 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
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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 issued 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 OET Bulletins 56 and
65 at http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/
Documents/bulletins or visit the Cellular Telecom munications
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.
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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 used 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.
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Where can I get further information about RF
emissions?
For further information, see the following additional resources
(websites current as of April 2005):
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA Consumer magazine November-December 2000
Telephone: (888) INFO-FDA
http://www.fda.gov (Under “c” in the subject index, select Cell
Phones > Research.)
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554
Telephone: (888) 225-5322
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety
Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones
http://www.iegmp.org.uk
Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health
Risks of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless
Telecommunication Devices
283 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X9
Canada
Telephone: (613) 991-6990
http://www.rsc.ca/index.php?page=Expert_Panels_RF&Lang_
id=120
World Health Organization
Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Telephone: 011 41 22 791 21 11
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection
c/o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz
Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1
85764 Oberschleissheim Germany
Telephone: 011 49 1888 333 2156
http://www.icnirp.de
American National Standards Institute
1819 L Street, N.W., 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20036
Telephone: (202) 293-8020
http://www.ansi.org
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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800
Bethesda, MD 20814-3095
Telephone: (301) 657-2652
http://www.ncrponline.org
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on
Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers
http://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 model is available for sale to the public, it
must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not
exceed the limit established by the government-adopted
requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in
positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body)
as required by the FCC for each model.
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The highest SAR values are:
Head: 0.69 W/kg
Body (Body-worn/Hotspot): 0.87 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/fccid after searching on FCC ID ZNFK550BN.
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.
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices
On 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.
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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.
In 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.
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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 Accessibility
http://www.accesswireless.org/
Gallaudet University, RERC
http://tap.gallaudet.edu/Voice/
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/hearing.html
The Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC Order
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-
168A1.pdf
Hearing Loss Association of America [HLAA]
http://hearingloss.org/content/telephones-and-mobile-devices
Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss.
Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the
most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some
scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices,
such as portable music players and cellular telephones, at high
volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent
noise-induced hearing loss. This includes the use of
headphones (including headsets, earbuds and Bluetooth® or
other wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound has also
been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the
ear), hypersensitivity to sound and distorted hearing. Individual
susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and other potential
hearing problems varies.
The amount of sound produced by a portable audio device
varies depending on the nature of the sound, the device, the
device settings and the headphones. You should follow some
commonsense recommendations when using any portable
audio device:
• 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.
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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.
TIA Safety Information
The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for
wireless handheld phones.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal
Your 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).
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The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines
(and those standards).
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF
signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be
shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends
that a minimum separation of six (6) inches be maintained
between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid
potential interference with the pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research. 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 Aids
Some 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).
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Other Medical Devices
If 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 Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
Hospitals or health care facilities may use equipment that
could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately
shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the
manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You
should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that
has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so
require.
Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air.
Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone
OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off
two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions.
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion 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.
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For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects,
including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in
the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If
in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the
air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
Part 15.19 statement
This device complies with part 15 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 statement
Changes 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 statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the 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 user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
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Safety Information
Please read and observe the following information for safe
and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage.
CAUTION
• Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious
damage to the product.
• Do not 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 or battery. If the phone or
battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the
user suspects damage, take it to a service center for
inspection.
• 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.)
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Charger and Adapter Safety
• The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only.
• Insert the battery 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 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 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.
• Please use only an 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
0°C/32°F and 45°C/113°F. 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.
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• 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.
• If the skin or cloth is smeared with liquid from the battery,
wash with fresh water. It may cause the skin inflammation.
• Please take your phone to an authorized service center
immediately if this occurs.
• 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.
• Talking on your phone for a long period of time may reduce
call quality due to heat generated during use.
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.
• 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.
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General Notice
• 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. 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.
• 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.
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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 no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA
regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the wireless phone
industry to take a number of steps, including the following:
• Support needed research into possible biological effects of
RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;
• Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF
exposure to the user that is not necessary for device
function; and
• Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the
best possible information on possible effects of wireless
phone use on human health.
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The FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the
federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects
of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level.
The following agencies belong to this working group:
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• National Telecommunications and Information
Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some
interagency working group activities, as well.
The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones
with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All
phones that are sold in the United States must comply with
FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. The FCC relies
on the FDA and other health agencies for safety questions
about wireless phones.
The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless
phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate
at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves, the
RF exposures that people get from these base stations are
typically thousands of times lower than those they can get
from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the subject
of the safety questions discussed in this document.
3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?
The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless
phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or
“PCS” phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the
user to measurable 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.
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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 cancer-causing chemicals so as to
be pre-disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF
exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to
22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the
conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we do
not know with certainty what the results of such studies
mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies have
been published since December 2000. Between them, the
studies investigated any possible association between the use
of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma,
meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or
salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies
demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects
from wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the
studies can answer questions about long-term exposures,
since the average period of phone use in these studies was
around three years.
5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure
from wireless phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological
studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide
some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal 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
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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 research on wireless
phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight,
obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and
academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted
through contracts with independent investigators. The initial
research will include both laboratory studies and studies of
wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad
assessment of additional research needs in the context of the
latest research developments around the world.
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
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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 methodology 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
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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 sponsored by other national governments have
advised that children be discouraged from using wireless
phones at all. For example, the government in the United
Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a
recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no
evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain
tumors or 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.
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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 (WHO) International EMF Project
(http://www.who.int/emf)
National Radiological Protection Board (UK)
(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/)
Driving
Check 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 Tips
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to
communicate by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An
important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless
phones, one that every user must uphold.
When operating a car, driving is your first responsibility. When
using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice
good common sense and remember the following tips:
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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.
3 Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach
and where you can reach it without removing your eyes
from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient
time, if possible, let your voicemail answer it for you.
4 Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions
or situations. Let the person you are speaking with know
you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic
or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, and ice
can be hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver, your
first responsibility is to pay attention to the road.
5 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 traffic; if possible, place calls
when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to
plan your calls before you begin your trip or attempt to
coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop
sign, red light, or otherwise stationary. But if you need to
dial while driving, follow this simple tip -- dial only a few
numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that
may be distracting. Stressful or emotional conversations and
driving do not mix; they are distracting and even dangerous
when you are behind the wheel of a car. Make people you
are talking with aware you are driving and if necessary,
suspend conversations which have the potential to divert
your attention from the road.
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8 Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless
phone is one of the greatest tools you can own to protect
yourself and your family in dangerous situations -- with your
phone at your side, help is only three numbers away. Dial
911 or other local emergency number in the case of fire,
traffic accident, road hazard, or medical emergency.
Remember, it’s a free call on your wireless phone!
9 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Your
wireless phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a
“Good Samaritan” in your community. If you see an auto
accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency
where lives are in danger, call 911 or other local emergency
number, as you would want others to do for you.
10 Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non-
emergency assistance number when necessary. Certain
situations you encounter while driving may require
attention, but are not urgent enough to merit a call for
emergency services. But you can still use your wireless
phone to lend a hand. If you see a broken-down vehicle
posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor
traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle
you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other
special non-emergency wireless number.
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.
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Anti-Theft Guide
You can set up your device to prevent other people from using
it if it’s been reset to factory settings without your permission.
For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only
someone with your Google account or screen lock information
can use the device.
All you need to make sure your device is protected is:
• Set a screen lock: If your device is lost or stolen but you
have a screen lock set, the device can’t be erased using the
Settings menu unless your screen is unlocked.
• Add your Google account on your device:
If your device is wiped but you have your Google account
on it, the device can’t finish the setup process until your
Google account information is entered again.
After your device is protected, you’ll need to either unlock
your screen or enter your Google account password if you
need to do a factory reset. This ensures that you or someone
you trust is doing the reset.
NOTE
• Do not forget your Google account and password you had
added to your device prior to performing a factory reset. If
you can't provide the account information during the setup
process, you won't be able to use the device at all after
performing the factory reset.
Open Source Software Notice
Information
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.
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Trademarks
• Copyright©2016 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG
and the LG Logo are registered trademarks of LG Corp.
• Google is a trademark of Google Inc.
• 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.
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Limited Warranty Statement
ARBITRATION 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 Laws
The 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.
(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.
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(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,unauthorizedmodications,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
notiedbyconsumeroftheallegeddefectormalfunction
of the product during the applicable limited warranty
period.
(5) Products which have had the serial number removed or
made illegible.
(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
impliedwarrantyofmarketabilityortnessforaparticular
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
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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 limitations or exclusions may
notapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights
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. 1-800-448-4026
Or visit http://www.lg.com/us/support. 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.
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PROCEDURE 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.
Denitions. For the purposes of this section, references to “LG”
mean LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc., its parents,
subsidiariesandafliates,andeachoftheirofcers,directors,
employees,agents,beneciaries,predecessorsininterest,
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’sproductorclaim.Morespecically,withoutlimitationof
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 set
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:
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Legal Department-Arbitration 1000 Sylvan Avenue Englewood
Cliffs,NJ07632.IfthereisaconictbetweentheAAARules
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,
LGwillpromptlypayallarbitrationlingfeestotheAAAunless
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,administrationandarbitratorfeesforanyarbitration
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
byapplicablelaw.Ifthearbitratorndseitherthesubstanceof
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 to 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
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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
oftherstconsumerpurchaser’spurchaseoftheproductby
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
enjoythefullbenetsoftheLimitedWarranty.Ifyoukeepthis
product and do not opt out, then you accept all terms and
conditions of the arbitration provision described above.
