LG Electronics USA PD8380 Single Band, Single Mode CDMA Mobile Phone User Manual
LG Electronics USA Single Band, Single Mode CDMA Mobile Phone
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Phone Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Using the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Using the Desktop Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Phone Menu Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Battery Information and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Basic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Turning the Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Power Save Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Quick Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Redialing Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
How to enter Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Menu Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
PIMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
TIA Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
FDA Consumer Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and
compact PD8380 cellular phone, designed to operate with
the latest digital mobile communication technology, Code
Division Multiple Access (CDMA). Along with the many
advanced features of the CDMA system such as greatly
enhanced voice clarity this phone offers:
Large, easy-to-read, 8-line backlight LCD with status
icons.
Paging, messaging, voice mail, and caller ID.
20-key keypad.
Long battery stand-by and talk time.
Menu-driven interface with prompts for easy operation
and configuration.
Any key answer, auto retry, one-touch and speed
dialing with 99 memory locations.
Bilingual (English and Hebrew).
Important Information
This user’s manual provides important information on the
use and operation of your phone. Please read all the
information carefully prior to using the phone for the best
performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of
the phone. Any unapproved changes or modifications void
your warranty.
Check Accessories
Your mobile phone comes with a one-slot desktop
charger and a rechargeable battery. Please verify that
these accessories are included.
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FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before
operating the phone.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications (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.
CAUTION
Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use of
unauthorized antennas or modifications could impair call
quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or
result in violation of FCC regulations.
Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a
damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin a
minor burn may result. Contact your local dealer for a
replacement of antenna.
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Bodily Contact During Operation
This device was tested for typical use with the back of the
phone kept 1.5 cm from the body. To comply with
FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation
distance of 1.5 cm must be maintained between
the user’s body and the back of the phone, including the
antenna whether extended or retracted. Third-party belt-
clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic
components should not be used. Avoid the use of
accessories that cannot maintain 1.5 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.
Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna
(Optional, if available.)
A minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm) must be maintained
between the user / bystander and the vehicle-mounted
external antenna to satisfy FCC RF exposure
requirements. For more information about RF exposure,
visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.
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1 Getting Started
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Icons Descriptions
Displays the strength of the signal received by the
phone and current signal strength is indicated by the
number of bars displayed on the screen.
No service
The phone is not receiving a system signal.
The Silent Mode selected.
The Manner Mode selected.
In Alarm mode (alarm clock is set).
Indicates that a text message or voice mail has been
received
In use
A call is in progress.
*No icon indicates the phone is in standby mode.
The Power Mode selected.
The General Mode selected.
Shows your current battery charge strength.
(Icon shown fully charged)
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GETTING STARTED
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The following shows key components of your mobile
phone.
Headset Jack
Camera
LCD screen
Soft Key 1
Camera Key
Side Keys
CALL Key
Manner Mode
Key
Data/Charger
Port
Soft Key 2
Content Services Key
Navigation Key
END/PWR Key
Clear Key
Alphanumeric
Keypad
Lock Mode Key
Earpiece
Microphone
OK Key
Caller LCD
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Caller LCD When there are incoming calls and
messages, the LCD flashes.
LCD Screen Displays messages & indicator icons.
Soft Key 1
Perfoms variety of functions according to
the menu.
Soft Key 2
Perfoms variety of functions according to
the viewing function.
CALL Allows user to place or answer calls.
END/PWR Used to turn power on/off and to end a
call. Using this key, you can return to the
main menu display screen.
These keys enable you to enter numbers
and characters and choose menu items.
Navigation key : Press to select GPS menu.
: Press to Shortcut menu.
: Press to select Volume/Ringer
menu.
: Press to check the message
Outbox, Inbox.
Soft Keys
(the names of the
functions of these
keys appear at
the bottom of the
screen)
Alphanumeric
Keypad
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Clear Key When writing a message, press to delete
a single space or character or press and
hold to delete entire words.
Lock Mode Key
In standby mode, set the lock function
by pressing and holding the key
about 3 seconds.
Manner Mode Key
In standby mode, set the Manner mode
by pressing and holding the key
about 3 seconds.
Side Keys Used to adjust the volume during a call.
Functions same as key when
selecting menus.
In Standby mode:
When the folder is open; adjust the key
volume.
Camera Press to select Camera.
Content Services Key
Press to select Content Services Menu.
OK
Press to select the menu or connect to internet.
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Note: It is important to charge the battery fully before
the initial use of the phone.
The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep the
battery charged while not in use in order to maximize talk
and standby time when using the phone.
Installing the Battery
To install the battery, insert the bottom of the battery into
the opening on the back of the phone. Then push the
battery down until the latch clicks.
Removing the Battery
Turn the power off. Lift the release latch to detach the
battery.
Battery Charge Level
The battery charge level is shown at the top right of the
LCD screen.
When the battery charge level becomes low, the low
battery sensor alerts you in three ways: sounding an
audible tone, blinking the battery icon, and displaying
LOW BATTERY WARNING! If the battery charge level
becomes exceedingly low, the phone automatically
switches off and any function in progress is not saved.
Fully Charged Fully Discharged
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The desktop charger has a slot for recharging batteries that
accommodates the phone and battery for charging.
Warning! Use only the desktop charger
provided with the phone. Using any charger
other than the one included with the PD8380
may damage your phone or battery.
1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet.The phone must
be charged from a 120 VAC power source.
2. Insert the phone with an installed battery or the
battery by itself into the slot of the charger.The red
light indicates the battery is charging and the green
light indicates the battery is fully charged.
The charge time varies depending upon the battery
level and the maximum charge time for a fully
discharged battery is 3 hours.
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Names
1. Add New Entry
2. Search
3. Group Settings
4. Group Member
5. Speed Dials
6. Reject List
7. Capacity
8. Delete Names
Messages
1. Create Message
2. Inbox
3. Outbox
4. Voice
5. SMSINFO
6. Archive
7. Drafts
8. Template
9. Delete Messages
1. Del All Inbox
2. Del All Outbox
0. Msg Settings
1. Msg Type
2. Msg Save
3. Vmail Alert
4. Msg Text Color
5. Background
Settings
6. Msg Sign
Call History
1. Dialed Calls
2. Received Calls
3. Missed Calls
4. In-Call Memo
5. Entire History
6. Call Timer
1. All Calls
2. Dialed Calls
3. SMS Sent Num
7. Delete History
1. Delete Outgoing
2. Delete Incoming
3. Delete Missed
4. Delete In-Call
Memo
5. Delete All
Camera
1. Take Photo
2. Motion Shot
3. Sticker Photo
4. Multi Shot
5. Photo Album
6. Video Album
7. Photo Mail
1. New Msg
2. Outbox
3. Draft
4. Settings
8. Camera Settings
1. Shutter Tones
2. Self Timer
Duration
3. Delete Album
Press Left Soft Key Menu. Press to Scroll.
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4. Lock All Album
5. Lock Side Shutter
6. Memory Check
PIMS
1. Reminder
2. Alarm Clock
3. Scheduler
4. To Do
5. Anniversary
6. Memo
7. D-Day Counter
8. Calculator
9. Stop Watch
0. World Time
Sounds
1. Tones
2. Effect Sound
3. Alerts
4. Volume
5.
System Sound Setting
Settings
1. Display
1. Screens
2. Clock/Calendar
3. Exterior Screens
4. Exterior Clock
Type
5. Banner
6. Top Menu Style
7. Menu Color
8.
9. Dialing Font
0. Backlight Settings
*. Exterior Brightness
2. Call Settings
1. Call Divert
2. Call Waiting
3. Security
1. Lock Outgoing
2. Lock Phonebook
3. Lock Message
4. Lock CallHistory
5. Lock Phone
6. Emergency Number
7. Change LockCode
8. Hints on LockCode
4. Phone
1. Answer Mode
2. Entry Method
3.
Memory Management
4. Line Speed
5. Modem/Fax In
6. My Phone Number
7. Phone Info
Services
1. Internet portal
2. Game & Applications
3. Rings & Pics
4. E-MAIL
5. Voice Portal
6. What’s New
7. GPS
8. Offline Bookmark
9. Gallery
Game
1. Zoo zoo club
2. Space ball
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AAcccceessssoorriieess
There are a variety of accessories available for your
mobile phone.You can select these options according to
your personal communication requirements. Consult your
local dealer for availability.
Travel Charger
This charger allows you to
charge the battery while away
from home or your office. It
supports standard U.S. AC120
Volt 60 Hz outlets. It takes 5
hours to charge a completely
discharged battery.
Battery
The battery is available for
standard battery charge.
Desktop Charger
The desktop charger allows you
to place the phone in the stand
for charging. It can charge a
completely discharged battery in
3 hours.
Standard
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Cigarette Lighter Charger
You can operate the phone and trickle
charge the phone’s battery from your
vehicle by using the cigarette lighter
charger.
It takes 5 hours to charge a
completely discharged battery.
Hands-Free Car Kit (Portable)
The hands-free car kit enables you to
attach the phone to the power jack in
your car, providing you with hands-
free operation. It can charge a
completely discharged battery in 5
hours.
Headset
The headset connects to your phone
allowing hands-free operation. It
includes earpiece, microphone, and
integrated call answer/termination
button.
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Please read and observe the following information for safe
and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Also,
keep the user’s guide in an accessible place at all the times
after reading it.
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards
●
Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal’s
teeth, nails, come into contact with the battery. There is
a risk of this causing a fire.
●
Do not use harsh chemicals(such as alcohol, benzene,
thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. There
is a risk of this causing a fire.
●
When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up
the hands-free kit near to the air bag. If wireless
equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is
activated, you may be seriously injured.
●
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 drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. Such
actions may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.
●
Be careful that children do not swallow any parts such as
rubber plugs (earphone, connection parts of the phone,
etc.). This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation.
●
Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the
phone may generate sparks.
●
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.
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●
Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone,
and clean the power plug pin when it is dirty.
●
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 a fire or electric shock.
●
When using the power plug, ensure that it is firmly
connected. If it is not, it may cause excessive heat 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
fire or electric shock.
●
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.
●
If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without
covering the receptacle of the phone (power plug pin),
metallic articles (such as a coin, paperclip or pen) may
short-circuit the phone. Always cover the receptacle
when not in use.
●
Do not short-circuit the battery. Metallic articles such as a
coin, paperclip or pen in your pocket or bag may short-
circuit the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips
on the battery) upon moving. Short-circuit of the terminal
may damage the battery and cause an explosion.
●
Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will
cause the battery to explode.
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General Warnings and Cautions
●
Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers
provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to
products provided by other suppliers.
●
Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.
●
Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your
mouth may cause serious injury.
●
Do not place items containing magnetic components
such as a credit card, phone card, bank book or
subway ticket near your phone.The magnetism of the
phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic
strip.
●
Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with
your body during a call.
●
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.
●
Only authorized personnel should service the phone
and its accessories. Faulty installation or service may
result in accidents and consequently invalidate the
warranty.
●
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 use the phone in areas where its use is
prohibited. (For example: aircraft).
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Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens,
turn it off immediately and remove the battery. If the
phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized
Service Center.
●
The power cord on this product will expose you to lead,
a chemical known to the State of California to cause
(cancer, and) birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
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●Please dispose of your battery properly or take it to
your local wireless carrier for recycling.
●Do not dispose of your battery in fire or with
hazardous or flammable materials.
●Never store your phone in temperatures less than -4°
F or greater than 122° F.
●Never use an unapproved battery since this could
damage the phone and/or battery and could cause
the battery to explode.
●The battery does not need to be fully discharged
before recharging.
●Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your
phone model since they are designed to maximize
battery life.
●Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
●Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean.
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●Replace the battery when it no longer provides
acceptable performance. The battery can be
recharged several hundred times before replacement.
●Recharge the battery after long periods of non-use
to maximize battery life.
●Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and
environmental conditions.
●Use of extended backlighting, MiniBrowser, and data
connectivity kits affect battery life and talk/standby
times.
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2 Basic Functions
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1) Install a charged battery pack or connect the phone to an
external power source such as the cigarette lighter
adaptor or car kit.
2) Hold down the Key for 2 seconds until the LCD
screen flashes.
NOTE As any other communication device, avoid
any unnecessary contact with the antenna
while your phone is turned on.
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1) Press and hold until display screen turns off,
then release the key.
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The quality of a call depends on the strength of the
signal supplied by the operator. The phone shows its
signal strength through bars, located at the left top of
the screen. If there are more bars (a maximum of six),
the phone holds more signal strength. If the signal
strength is not satisfactory, try to change the position of
the phone. If you are in a building, try to be near to a
window, where the reception of the signal may be
better.
In some places such as : tunnels, elevators,
basements and garages, there may be limitation of the
signal supplied by the operator.
BASIC FUNCTIONS
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When the phone is in an area without service for about
5 minutes, it stops searching for service and enters into
the Power Save Mode. When your phone activates this
feature, Power Save is displayed on your screen. The
phone automatically checks for service periodically or
you can check manually by pressing any key.
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Every time you make a call, follow these steps:
1) Make sure that the phone is turned on. If not, hold
down for 2 seconds.
2) Type the phone number and then press .
If the phone is locked, type the lock code. The lock
code is '0000' by default.
3) To end the call press .
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If you typed a wrong number, press the Key once
to delete the lastly typed digit, or Hold down the Key
for 2 seconds to delete all the typed digits at the
same time.
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1) When the phone rings or vibrates (if the Vibrate Mode
is enabled), open the folder or if the folder is open,
press any key (except ) or Key to answer.
If you press once when you receive a call, the
phone stops ringing or vibrating and the call remains
unanswered.
2) To end an answered call press .
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The volume keys on the left side (Side Keys) of the
phone can be used to adjust the earpiece, ring, and key
volumes. The upper key is used to increase and the
lower key is used to decrease the volume.
You may adjust the earpiece volume during a call.
The key volume is adjusted through side key only.
The ring volume can be adjusted through the Menu
feature.
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1) Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2) Press Sounds.
3) Press Volume and press Ring Tone.
4) Adjust the volume of the ringer with .
5) Then press to save the ring volume.
BASIC FUNCTIONS
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Use Manner Mode in a public place.
1) In standby mode, activate Manner mode quickly by
pressing the . (for 3 seconds) instead of using
the Menu function.
When Manner Mode is set, Key tone does not sound
and Vibrate is the selected ringer type.
NOTE : To cancel Manner mode, press again
until General mode set is displayed.
NOTE : Selecting
Manner
Mode will allow you to
maintain your phone under
Manner
Mode even
when you turn it off and turn it back on.
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Used to prevent other persons from using your phone
without your permission.
There are two ways to enable the Lock Function - with
one key and by using the Menu.
1) In standby mode, to activate the lock mode quickly,
press the (for 3 seconds).
NOTE : To cancel the Lock Mode, Press Soft Key 2
Esc, then enter your password (4 digits).
Default value is ‘0000’.
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CCaallll WWaaiittiinngg
Your cellular service provider may offer a call waiting
function. While a call is in progress, you may hear two
beeps indicating another incoming call. When call
waiting is enabled, you may put the active call on hold
while you answer the other incoming call. Check with
your service provider for information about this
function.
1)
Press to receive a waiting call.
2)
Press again to switch between calls.
MMuuttee
The mute function prevents the other party from hearing
your voice, but allows you to hear the other party.
1) Press Soft Key 1 Menu and during a call.
2)
To cancel Mute, press Soft Key 1 Menu and again.
RReeddiiaalliinngg CCaallllss
1)
Press to redial the last dialled number(s) in Call
History.
You can also dial any of the last 60 Missed/Received/
Dialed numbers stored in the Call History list
SSppeeeedd DDiiaalliinngg
BASIC FUNCTIONS
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Speed dialing is a convenient feature, which allows you
to make phone calls quickly and easily. Your phone
recalls the phone number from your personal directory,
displays it briefly and then dials it.
To use Speed Dial register a phone number first.
1) Enter memory location number 1 to 99 .
2) Press .
3) To end the call, Press .
One-Touch Speed Dialing: This feature enables you to
store your nine most frequently used numbers in your
phone book in memory locations (1 through 9)
• For locations 1 through 9, you can use one-touch
dialing by pressing and holding the corresponding key
to the memory location to be dialed.
or
• Press a digit, then press .
Two-Touch Speed Dialing: This feature enables you to
dial numbers in your phone book through two keys (for
locations 10 to 99.)
1) Press the first digit.
2) Press and hold the key of the second digit.
or
1) Press the first and second digit, then press .
CCaalllleerr IIDD
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Caller ID lets you know who is calling by displaying the
number of the person calling when your phone rings. If
the caller’s name and number are already stored in your
phone book, the corresponding name appears with the
number.
You should check with your service provider to find if
they offer this feature.
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HHooww ttoo eenntteerr TTeexxtt
KKeeyy FFuunnccttiioonnss
The cursor can be moved by pressing to modify
existing text or to insert new text.
Pressing the deletes a letter following the cursor at
a time. If the cursor is followed by an empty space, the
letter in front of the cursor will be deleted instead.
(Pressing the for an extended time will delete the
whole text.)
In order to add space within existing text, press Soft Key
1 Sym + . In order to add space in front of an empty
space, simply press the .
Pressing Soft Key 2 abc alternates between abc (lower
case English), ABC (upper case English), EZE, Heb
(Hebrew), EZH and Num (numbers) .
NOTE EZE, EZH : Use to type text using one keystroke
per letter. The phone translates keystrokes into
common words by using the letters on each key
and a compressed database.
Pressing Soft Key 1 Sym enables ^.^(emoticon) mode.
Pressing Soft Key 1 Sym alternates between Sym and
^.^ (emoticon) modes and Template.
~ (Type Numbers): In Num mode, press once
to enter numbers.
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(Clear): Press to delete a single space or character.
Press and hold to delete entire words.
How to Select various symbols and ^.^(emoticon)
Select either Sym(symbol) or ^.^ by pressing Soft Key 1
Sym or Soft Key 1 ^.^. Move the cursor to the desired
symbol or emoticon with key, then select.
EExxaammppllee UUssiinngg TTeexxtt IInnppuutt
For example, to write “LG”, follow these steps:
1. Press Soft Key 2 abc to change letter case to ABC
mode.
2. Press .
3. Display : LG
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
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GGeenneerraall GGuuiiddeelliinneess ttoo MMEENNUU
AAcccceessss aanndd SSeettttiinnggss
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu. Nine menu items will appear
on the display screen.
2. Press to go through the list of menu features.
3. Press the appropriate number key corresponding to
the menu item that you want to select.The sub-menu
list will then appear on the screen.
4. Press the appropriate number key corresponding to
the sub-menu you want to access.
5. Use to select your preferred setting. Press
to go back one step while accessing the menu or
selecting a setting.
6. Press to save the settings or press to
cancel without saving.
4 Menu Features
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NNaammeess ((MMeennuu))
You can store up to 1000 entries in your Names with easy
access to your most frequently dialed phone numbers.
PPeerrssoonnaall NNaammeess MMeemmoorryy
The phone has 1000 personal Names memory
locations where you can store up to 4 phone numbers
with 32 digit capacity for each phone number.
Saving Numbers in Your Personal Names
Memory locations 1 through 99 should be used for speed
dialing for your most frequently used phone numbers.
1. Input the phone number that you want to save (up to
32 digits).
2. Press Save.
3. Select your desired label types Mobile, Home, Office,
Etc, Fax using .
4. Select Label on the sub-menu and press OK.
5. Enter a name for the phone number (up to 16
characters).
MENU FEATURES
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AAdddd NNeeww EEnnttrryy ((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2.
Press the key
Names.
3. Press the key Add New Entry.
4. Enter group and press to add Name, Mobile,
Home,Office, E-Mail(2),Homepage,Address,
Avatar,Picture,Sound,Memo,Birthday, Screen,
Etc.,Fax,Lock.
5. Enter the phone number, then press Save.
SSeeaarrcchh ((MMeennuu
or Soft Key 2 Srch
))
To find phone numbers you have stored in the Names.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2.
Press the key
Names.
3. Press the key Search and
Soft Key 1 Menu
4. The display prompts you to enter the entry name on
the display screen.You can select New Msg,
Assign dial, By Name, By Number, By Group by
using
.
5. Press Soft Key 2 SMS to send a message.
GEnter the contents, and select Save/Option using
, then press .
NOTE At any entry, you may move to another entry by
pressing the . If you press Edit or Soft Key
1 Delete you can save or erase or edit.
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GGrroouupp SSeettttiinnggss ((MMeennuu))
Allows you to view your grouped Phone Book, add a
new group, change the name of a group, or delete a
whole group.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2.
Press the key
Names.
3. Press the key Group Settings.
4. Use to highlight a group to view and press
Edit.
GYou can select your Group Name as you desire.
5. Enter the Group Name, and select Group Bell, and
SMS Sound using , then press Save.
GGrroouupp MMeemmbbeerr ((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2.
Press the key
Names.
3. Press the key Group Member.
4. Use to highlight a group to view and press .
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SSppeeeedd DDiiaallss ((MMeennuu))
Speed Dial allows you to make a call faster by just
pressing a corresponding number.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2.
Press the key
Names.
3. Press the key Speed Dials.
4. To register, use Add to find information you
want, then press .
NOTE To delete, select Press Soft Key 1 Delete, then press
Yes.
RReejjeecctt LLiisstt ((MMeennuu))
Deletes all the information or data stored in Reject list.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2.
Press the key
Names.
3. Press the key Reject List.
4. Enter the four-digit Lock code. (Default value is ‘0000’)
5. Select Assign Number or Assign Group by using
, then press .
CCaappaacciittyy ((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2.
Press the key
Names.
3. Press the key Capacity.
DDeelleettee NNaammeess ((MMeennuu))
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To erase all the entries stored in the Names.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2.
Press the key
Names.
3. Press the key Delete Names.
4. Select Yes or No by using , then press .
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MMeessssaaggeess ((MMeennuu
or
))
Text message, page and voice mailbox become available
as soon as the power is on.You can access the above
types of messages using the message Key .
In addition, you can make a call to the reply number by
pressing during a message check.
The phone can store up to 151 messages (1 voice
message: 150 text messages) with 127 characters per
message. Users may read and edit messages, saved in
the outbox during transmission and send them.
Check whether your carrier provides the above features.
Character limits: The LG-PD8380 supports up to 160
characters per message including header information.
Limits to available characters per message may exist;
please check with your service provider for system
capabilities.
The information that is stored in the message is
determined by phone mode and service capability.You
can check types of messages by pressing the message
Key .
CCrreeaattee MMeessssaaggee ((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
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2. Press the key Message
.
3. Press the key Create Message.
4. Enter message, then press .
5. Use to select Save/Option for saving message,
then press .
6. Select type of message by using , then press
.
GNormal / Hurry / Urgent
7. Enter destination number or find saved number in the
phone book or last received number by pressing Last
soft key.
•
Allows you to be certain the message has gone
through. When the message has gone through, a
confirming message is displayed on the display
screen.
IInnbbooxx ((MMeennuu))
Received text messages, page messages, and the
contents may be viewed. Received messages are sorted
in an order of unread messages, read messages and
urgent messages.To view the list of the received
messages.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Message
.
3. Press the key Inbox.
4. Select the message to view with , then press .
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• : Read Message
• : Unread Message
5. Press Soft Key 1 Menu to select:
•
Reply Replies to the SMS with the original
message attached.
•
Forward Forwards a received message to
others destination address(es).
•
Delete Deletes the selected message from
the Inbox.
•
To Archive Stores the callback number,
e-mail address, and numbers in user
data included in the received
message into your Contacts.
•
Delete All Deletes the all message from the
Inbox.
OOuuttbbooxx ((MMeennuu))
Forward Outbox is the function that transmits sent
message. This is the function that inputs additional
contents by selecting desired message among sent
messages for transmission.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Message.
3. Press the key Otubox.
4. After selecting the desired message with press
. Then follow the process for Write Msg.
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5. Press Soft Key 1 Menu to select:
•
Forward Forwards a received message to
others destination address(es).
•
Delete Deletes the selected message from
the Outbox.
•
To Archive Stores the callback number,
e-mail address, and numbers in user
data included in the received
message into your Contacts.
•
Delete All Deletes the all message from the
Outbox.
VVooiiccee ((MMeennuu))
Allows you to view the new voice messages recorded in
the voice mail box.Once you exceed the storage limit, the
old messages will be overwritten. When you have a new
voice message, your phone will alert you.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2.
Press the key Message
.
3. Press the key Voice.
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SSMMSSIINNFFOO((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Service
.
3. Press the key SMSINFO.
4. Select from News / Sport / Entertainment / Fun /
Finance / Astrology and press .
News - (News Headines / Israel News / World
News)
Sport - (Sport / NBA leagus / Basketball league /
ToTo results)
Entertainment - (Entertainment news / Cinema)
Fun -(Joke / Fortune cookie / Interesting Facts /
Tarot Cards / Today before)
Finance - (Finances News / Stock exchange / USD
Rate)
Astrology - (Capricorn / Aquarius / Pisces / Aries /
Taurus / Gemini / Cancer / Leo / Virgo / Libra /
Scorpion / Sagittarius)
AArrcchhiivvee ((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Message
.
3. Press the key Archive.
4. Press Soft Key 1 Menu to select:
•
Reply Replies to the SMS with the original
message attached.
•
Forward Forwards a received message to
others destination address(es).
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•
Delete Deletes the selected message from
the Archive.
•
To Archive Stores the callback number,
e-mail address, and numbers in user
data included in the received
message into your Contacts.
•
Delete All Deletes the all message from the
Archive.
DDrraaffttss ((MMeennuu))
When you have an incoming call while entering a
message, you may store the message for the thime being
to answer the call, and when you complete the call, you
may keep entering the message.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Message
.
3. Press the key Drafts.
TTeemmppllaattee ((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Message
.
3. Press the key Template.
4. Select the message to view with , then press
.
G Press Soft Key 1 Edit:
G Press Edit:
G Press Soft Key 2 Forward:
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DDeelleettee MMeessssaaggeess ((MMeennuu))
Erases all data on written in the Inbox and Outbox.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Me
nu.
2. Press the key Message
.
3. Press the key Delete Messages.
4. Select the item of choice with then press .
G Del All Inbox /Del All Outbox
5. Select No/Yes with , then press .
MMssgg SSeettttiinnggss ((MMeennuu))
Allows you to configure ten settings for received
messages.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Message
.
3. Press the key Msg Settings.
4. Use to highlight one of the settings and
prees to select it.
Msg Type - (Normal / Hurry / Urgent)
Msg Save - (Yes / No)
Vmail Alert - (Num of Messages / Msg During a
Call / Voice Msg Find)
Msg Text Color
Background Settings
Msg Sign - (Only arrived / All contents)
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Call History ((MMeennuu))
The Call History Menu is a list of the last phone
numbers or Contact entries for calls you placed,
accepted, or missed. It is continually updated as new
numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the
oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
DDiiaalleedd CCaallllss ((MMeennuu))
Allows you to view the list of outgoing calls; up to 30
entries.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Call History
.
3. Press the key Dialed Calls.
4. Use to highlight an entry, then
G
Press to view the entry.
G
Press to place a call to the number.
G
Press Left Soft Key Menu to select : Phone
Call/Send Msg/Save to PIM/Call Reject/Delete/
Delete All
RReecceeiivveedd CCaallllss ((MMeennuu))
Allows you to view the list of incoming calls; up to 30
entries.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Call History
.
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3. Press the key Received Calls.
4. Use to highlight an entry, then
G
Press to view the entry.
G
Press to place a call to the number.
G
Press Left Soft Key Menu to select : Phone
Call / Send Msg / Save to PIM / Call Reject /
Delete / Delete All
MMiisssseedd CCaallllss ((MMeennuu))
Allows you to view the list of missed calls; up to 30
entries.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Call History
.
3. Press the key Missed Calls.
4. Use to highlight an entry, then
G
Press to view the entry.
G
Press to place a call to the number.
G
Press Left Soft Key Menu to select : Phone
Call / Send Msg / Save to PIM / Call Reject /
Delete / Delete All
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IInn--CCaallll MMeemmoo ((MMeennuu))
You may check the numbers saved while talking.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Call History
.
3. Press the key In-Call Memo.
G Press View: Demonstrates the sequence of
saved numbers, date, time, and phone numbers.
G Pres Soft Key 1 Del to delete.
EEnnttiirree HHiissttoorryy ((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Call History
.
3. Press the key Entire History.
4. Use to highlight an entry, then
G
Press to view the entry.
G
Press to place a call to the number.
G
Press Left Soft Key Menu to select : Phone
Call / Send Msg / Save to PIM / Call Reject /
Delete / Delete All
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CCaallll TTiimmeerr ((MMeennuu))
Allows you to view the duration of selected calls.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Call History
.
3. Press the key Call Timer.
4. Use to highlight a call list and press .
G All Calls / Dialed Calls / SMS Sent Num
5. Pres Soft Key 1 Del to delete.
DDeelleettee HHiissttoorryy ((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Call History
.
3. Press the key Delete History.
4. Use to highlight an entry, then
G Delete Outgoing / Delete Incoming / Delete
Missed / Delete In-Call Memo / Delete All
5. Select Yes or No by using , then press .
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CCaammeerraa ((MMeennuu))
You can access the camera feature directly by
pressing for approximately 3 seconds.
TTaakkee PPhhoottoo((MMeennuu
or
))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Camera
.
3. Press the key Take Photo.
NOTE
Use or to adjust the zoom function,
to adjust the brightness funtion, and to
reverse up/down.
G
Press Left Soft Key
Menu
to select:
.
My Album - (All Albums / General Album / Sticker
Album / PhoneBook Album)
Motion Shot
Resolution - (CIF 352x288 / Full 176x220 /
QCIF176x144 / PhoneBook)
Flash - (Flash Off / Flash On / Auto Flash)
Image Filter - (No filter / Black White / Sephia /
Negative / Portrait / Landscape / Twilight)
Quality - (High Quality / Mid Quality / Low Quality)
Series Shot - (1 Shot / 3 Shot / 6 Shot / 9 Shot /
12 Shot / 15 Shot)
Self Timer
4. Press Shot.
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MMoottiioonn SShhoott((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Camera.
3. Press the key Motion Shot.
G Press Soft Key 1
Menu
to select:
My Album - (All Albums / General Album / Sticker
Album / PhoneBook Album)
Still Shot
Resolution - (QCIF(176x144) / 120x96)
Record Rate - (High(18F/s) / Mid(9F/s) /
Low(6F/s))
Flash - (Flash Off / Flash On / Auto Flash)
Image Filter - (No filter / Black White / Sephia /
Negative / Portrait / Landscape / Twilight)
Quality - (High Quality / Mid Quality / Low Quality)
4. Press Shot.
SSttiicckkeerr PPhhoottoo((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Camera.
3. Press the key Sticker Photo.
4. Press to select your desired frame, and press Soft
Key 1 Set.
G Press Soft Key 1 Menu to select:
Select Frame
Quality - (High Quality / Mid Quality / Low Quality)
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Flash - (Flash Off / Flash On / Auto Flash)
Image Filter -(No filter / Black White / Sephia /
Negative / Portrait
/ Landscape / Twilight)
4. Select a Frame with .
5. Press Shot.
MMuullttii SShhoott((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Camera.
3. Press the key Multi Shot.
G Press Left Soft Key Menu to select:
Select Frame
Quality -(High Quality/Mid Quality/Low Quality)
Flash -(Flash Off/Flash On/Auto Flash)
Image Filter -(No filter/Black White/Sephia/
Negative/Portrait
/Landscape/Twilight)
4. Select a Frame with .
5. Press Shot.
PPhhoottoo AAllbbuumm((MMeennuu))
You can set the saved photo(s) as your LCD theme.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Camera
.
3. Press the key Photo Album.
4. Select from All Albums / General Album / Sticker
Album / PhoneBook Album and press .
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5. Press to select your desired pictures, and press
Soft Key 1 Set.
Send P-Mail
Delete - (Yes / No)
Edit Name
Photo List
Slide View
Main Theme - (Idel screen / Incoming Call /
Power On / Power Off)
Sub Theme - (Idel screen / Incoming Call / Power
On / Power Off)
6. Press .
G Press Multi to view all pictures.
VViiddeeoo AAllbbuumm((MMeennuu))
You can view videos that are stored In your phone.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Camera
.
3. Press the key Video Album.
4. Press Play to play the video.
G:Pause
:Stop
PPhhoottoo MMaaiill((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Camera
.
3. Press the key Photo Mail.
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4. Select from New Msg / Outbox / Draft / Settings
and press .
New Msg - (New Photo.My photo)
Outbox
Draft
Settings - (Send callerID / Send status / Rcved result)
CCaammeerraa SSeettttiinnggss((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Camera
.
3. Press the key Camera Settings.
4. Select from Shutter Tones / Self Timer Duration /
Delete Album / Lock All album / Lock side Shutter /
Memory Check and press .
Shutter Tones - (Sound 1~6)
Self Timer Duration - (5 Seconds / 10 Seconds /
15 Seconds)
Delete Album - (Photo Album / Video album /
Sticker album / Phonbook Album) The lock code
is '0000' by default.
Lock All Album - (Enable / Disable) The lock code
is '0000' by default.
Lock Side Shutter - (Enable / Disable)
Memory Check
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PPIIMMSS ((MMeennuu))
RReemmiinnddeerr((MMeennuu))
Allows you to set one of four alarms. The current time
is displayed at the top of the screen when you select
an alarm to set. At the Reminder time, Alarm! will be
displayed on the LCD screen and the alarm will sound.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key PIMS
.
3. Press the key Reminder.
4.You can change the alarm mode using .
G
AlarmOff / +10min / +30min / +1hour / Set time /
Daily
5. Use to set alarm time, then press Save.
GPress to select AM/PM, and enter the number
for Hour / Minute.
6. Use to select one of the available alarm ring
types and press .
7. Set the alarm mode for alarm and press Save.
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AAllaarrmm CCoollcckk((MMeennuu))
Allows you to set one of four alarms. The current time
is displayed at the top of the screen when you select
an alarm to set. At the alarm time, Alarm 1 (or 2 or 3,
as applicable) will be displayed on the LCD screen and
the alarm will sound.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key PIMS
.
3. Press the key Alarm Clock.
4.You can change the alarm mode using .
G
AlarmOff/Once/Mon~Fri/Mon~Sat/Daily
5. Use to set alarm time, then press Save.
G
Select AM/PM with Soft Key 1 PM, and select
Hour/ Minute with .
6. Use to select one of the available alarm ring
types and press .
7. Set the alarm mode for alarm and press Save.
NOTE Alarm is disabled when the mobile is
switched off. Any alarms that have passed
the set limits will automatically expire.
SScchheedduulleerr((MMeennuu))
Scheduler Functions
Scheduler keeps your agenda convenient and easy to
access.Simply store your appointments and your phone
alerts you with a reminder of your appointment.You can
also take advantage of the wake-up feature.
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NOTE If transmitting message or during a call or
using internet applications, at the preset
time, it does not ring. After exiting, it will
ring the reminder.
NOTE Handset time is taken from Network time
settings.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Organizer.
3. Press Schedular.
4. Press Soft Key 1 Menu to select:
G
View Sche / View To Do / View Anniv / Search
Sche / Code to Date / Delete All
4. Press .
How to use buttons
Moves cursor to the left.
Moves cursor to the right.
Moves to the previous week.
Moves to the next week.
Moves to the previous year.
Moves to the next year.
Moves to the previous month.
Moves to the next month.
or Moves to today.
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TToo DDoo((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key PIMS
.
3. Press the key To Do.
4. Press the Soft Key 2 Add.
5. Edit the contents and press to select Imp / Fin /
Per / Info.
6. Press Save.
AAnnnniivveerrssaarryy((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key PIMS
.
3. Press the key Anniversary.
4. Press Soft Key 1 Menu to select:
G
View Sche / View To Do / View Anniv / Search
Sche / Code to Date / Delete All
5. Press .
MMeemmoo((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key PIMS
.
3. Press the key Memo.
4. Press the Soft Key 1 Menu.
G
Del Memo / Srch Memo / Memo Set / Delete all
5. Press the Soft Key 2 Add.
G
Enter a Memo and press
.
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DD--DDaayy CCoouunntteerr((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key PIMS
.
3. Press the key D-Day Counter.
4. Press the Soft Key 2 Add.
G
Enter the Contents and press
.
CCaallccuullaattoorr((MMeennuu))
Allows you to calculate simple mathematical
computations.You can enter numbers up to the second
decimal place.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key PIMS
.
3. Press the key Calculator.
NOTE Calculation should be 32 characters (for
example, 50+14-...).
Valid result is 2.14*E9.
SSttoopp WWaattcchh((MMeennuu))
Allows you to take an accurate measurement of time.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key PIMS
.
3. Press the key Stop Watch.
4. Press Soft Key 1 Start to start, and press Soft Key 1
Stop to stop.
G
You can use the Lap function using Soft Key 2 Lap.
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5. Press Soft Key 2 Reset to reset.
WWoorrlldd TTiimmee((MMeennuu))
Is useful if you meed to make a call to another country
and you are not sure about the time difference.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key PIMS
.
3. Press the key World Time.
4. Press to select the city, and press
.
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Sounds ((MMeennuu))
Options to customize the phone’s sounds.
TToonneess((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Sounds
.
3. Press the key Tones.
4. Select the item of choice with then press .
G
Press Soft Key 1 Menu to select: Incoming
bell / Power On bell / Power Off bell / Reminder
bell / Alarm bell
5. Use to select the melody of choice, then press
.
EEffffeecctt SSoouunndd((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Sounds
.
3. Press the key Effect Sound.
4. Use to select the item of choice, then press .
G
Key Tone /Folder Sound /Shutter Sound /
Menu Sound / Msg Sound
AAlleerrttss((MMeennuu))
This is a function to alert you that the call connection has
been established.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
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2. Press the key Sounds
.
3. Press the key Alerts.
4. Select the item of choice with .
G
Call Alerts / Msg Alerts
5. Select the item of choice with then press .
VVoolluummee((MMeennuu))
To select a Volume.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Sounds
.
3. Press the key Volume.
4. Select the item of choice with then press .
G Ring Tone / Key Tone / Flip Tone / Shutter
Sound / Call Vol / Alarm Window / Menu Sound
Effect / PowerOn/Off /Game / Voice Guides
5. Then press to save the volume.
SSyysstteemm SSnndd SSeettttiinngg((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Sounds
.
3. Press the key System Snd Setting.
4. Select the item of choice with then press .
G Call Connect Tone /Out of Service Tone /Auto
Voice Volume / 1minuite Alert Tone
5. Select Enable /Disable by using , then press .
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SSeettttiinnggss ((MMeennuu))
DDiissppllaayy((MMeennuu))
Options to customize the phone’s display screen.
Screens (Menu )
Allows you to choose the kind of background to be
displayed on the phone.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings and press Display.
3. Press Screens then press .
4. Select the item of choice with then press .
G
Press Soft Key 1 Menu to select: Idle
Screen / Incoming Call / Power On /Power Off
Clock/Calendar (Menu )
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings and press Display.
3. Press Clock/Calendar then press .
4. Select the item of choice with then press .
G
Theme & Clock / Theme Only / Calendar&Clock /
Analog Clock 1~2 /Digital Clock 1~2
Exterior Screens (Menu )
Allows you to select the theme of Exterior Screen.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
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2. Press Settings and press Display.
3. Press Exterior Screens then press .
4. Select the item of choice with then press .
G
Press Soft Key 1 Menu to select: Idle
Screen / Incoming Call / Power On /Power Off
Exterior Clock Type (Menu )
Allows you to select the background color on the exterior
screen.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings and press Display.
3. Press Exterior Clock Type then press .
4. Select the item of choice with then press .
G
Digital Clock / Theme & Clock /Analog Clock
Banner (Menu )
Allows you to enter a string of up to 16 characters which
display on the LCD screen.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings and press Display.
3. Press Banner then press .
4. Select Inner/Outer using , and press to
enter the contents.
5. Press to select your desired option(s), and press
to set.
G
L_up /TxtSh /TxtCr /BG_Cr
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Top Menu Style (Menu )
Allow you to select the menu style.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings and press Display.
3. Press Top Menu Style then press .
4. Select the item of choice with then press .
G
Icon Style / List Style /ROTARY Style A /
ROTARY Style B
Menu Color (Menu )
Allows you to choose the color of the background screen.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings and press Display.
3. Press Menu Color then press .
4. Select the item of choice with then press .
(Menu )
Allows you to set the bilingual feature according to your
preference. Choose between and English.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings and press Display.
3. Press then press .
4. Set / English with then press
.
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Dialing Font (Menu )
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings and press Display.
3. Press Dialing Font then press .
4. Select the item of choice with then press .
G
DialSize / DialColor/ DialFont
Backlight Brightness (Menu )
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings and press Display.
3. Press Backlight Brightnes then press .
4. Select the item of choice with then press .
G
Light / InnerLCD / OuterLCD / Button
Exterior Brightness (Menu )
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings and press Display.
3. Press Exterior Brightnes then press .
4.
Use to adjust the contrast level and press
.
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CCaallll SSeettttiinnggss ((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings
.
3. Press Call Settings.
4. Use to highlight an entry, then
G Call Divert / Call Waiting
5. Select the item of your choice by using , then
press .
SSeeccuurriittyy((MMeennuu))
Prevents unauthorized use of your phone.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings.
3. Press Security.
4. Enter the four-digit Lock code. (Default value is ‘0000’)
5. Select the item of your choice by using , then
press .
G
Lock Outgoing / Lock Phonebook / Lock Message /
Lock CallHistory / Lock Phone /Emergency
Number / Change LockCode / Hints on LockCode
NOTE In standby mode, to activate the lock mode
quickly, press (for 3 seconds).
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PPhhoonnee ((MMeennuu))
The Phone menu provides you with specific information
pertaining to your phone model.
Answer Mode (Menu )
Allows you to determine how to initiate an answered call.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings and press Phone.
3. Press Answer Mode then press .
4. Select the item of your choice by using , then
press .
G Folder / Any Key / Send Only
Entry Method (Menu )
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings and press Phone.
3. Press Entry Method then press .
4. Set HEBREW / EZHEB / abc /ABC with then
press
.
Memory Management (Menu )
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings and press Phone.
3. Press Memory Management then press .
4. Set Memory Info /Intialize with then press .
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G
Memory Info:
G
Intialize:
Line Speed (Menu )
Allows you to set the port speed. Set the port speed
based on your carrier’s network. Contact your carrier to
determine the maximum available speed.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings and press Phone.
3. Press Line Speed then press .
4. Select the item of your choice by using , then
press .
G
USB / 115K / Modem/Fax
Modem / Fax In (Menu )
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings and press Phone.
3. Press Modem / Fax In then press .
4. Set Disable / Modem In / Fax In with then
press
.
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My Phone Number (Menu )
Allows you to view your phone number.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings and press Phone.
3. Press My Phone Number then press .
Phone Info (Menu )
The Phone Info menu provides you with specific
information pertaining to your phone model.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Settings and press Phone.
3. Press Phone Info then press .
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SSeerrvviicceess ((MMeennuu))
IInntteerrnneett((MMeennuuor ))
This connects you to internet Data Services like video,
audio, news, games, messaging etc., provided by your
service provider.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Service
.
3. Press the key Internet portal.
4. internet logo will be displayed followed by internet
Data Services Menu.
5. Scroll through the menu using and launch any
Data Service by clicking on .
6. To exit from Data Services any time, hold down
for a few seconds.
NOTE All Data Services may not be available to every
subscriber. Please contact your service provider
for further information.
GGaammee && AApppplliiccaattiioonnss((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Service
.
3. Press the key Game & applications.
RRiinnggss && PPiiccss((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Service
.
3. Press the key Rings & Pics.
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EE--MMAAIILL((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Service
.
3. Press the key E-MAIL.
4. Select from New Msg / Outbox / Draft / Settings
and press .
New Msg -(New photo / My photo)
Outbox
Draft
Settings -(Send callerID / Send status / Rcved
result)
VVooiiccee PPoorrttaall((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Service
.
3. Press the key Voice Portal.
WWhhaatt’’ss NNeeww((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Service
.
3. Press the key What’s New.
GGPPSS((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Service
.
3. Press the key GPS.
4. Select from MYMAP / Voice navigation / Radar
detector / Where is the kid / 911 and press .
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OOfffflliinnee BBooookkmmaarrtt((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Service
.
3. Press the key Offline Bookmart.
GGaalllleerryy((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press the key Service
.
3. Press the key Gallery.
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GGaammee ((MMeennuu))
ZZoooo zzoooo cclluubb((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Game.
3. Press Zoo zoo club then press .
•Select to start the game, and press .
To pause or play game, press .
•Use to select character of your choice.
•To view the next step, press .
•Press number key to select item of your choice.
Space ball ((MMeennuu))
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Press Game.
3. Press Space ball then press .
•Select to start the game, and press .
To pause or play game, press .
•To view the next step, press .
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TTIIAA SSaaffeettyy IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn
The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for Wireless
Handheld phones.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power
radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and
also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions
(FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for
hand-held 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)
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 Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could
damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.
Phone Operation
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any
other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your
shoulder.
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Tips on Efficient Operation:
For your phone to operate most efficiently:
Do not 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.
American National Standards Institute; National Council on
Radiation Protection and Measurements; International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless
telephones 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 so require.
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 6 in be maintained between a
handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations
are consistent with the independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
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Persons with pacemakers:
•Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from
their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;
•Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket
•Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the
potential for interference
•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.] Optional for each phone
manufacturer.
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.
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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.
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.
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FFDDAACCoonnssuummeerr UUppddaattee
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
radiofrequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while
being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in
the 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 radiofrequency energy (RF) at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such a case, the FDA could
require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify
users of the health hazard and to repair, replace, or recall
the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
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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:
o National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
o Environmental Protection Agency
o Occupational Safety and Health Administration
o 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
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phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get
from these base stations are typically thousands of times
lower than those they can get from wireless phones. Base
stations are thus not the subject of the safety questions
discussed in this document.
3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?
The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld
wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell”,
“mobile”, or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless
phones can expose the user to measurable
radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the short distance
between the phone and the user’s head.
These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety guidelines
that were developed with the advice of the FDA and other
federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is
located at greater distances from the user, the exposure
to RF is drastically lower because a person's RF
exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from
the source.The so-called “cordless phones,” which have a
base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house,
typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus
produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits.
4. What are the results of the research done already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting
results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their
research methods. Animal experiments investigating the
effects of radiofrequency energy (RF) exposures
characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting
results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.
A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low
levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer
in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that
showed increased tumor development used animals that
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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 don’t know with
certainty what the results of such studies mean for human
health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been published
since December 2000. Between them, the studies
investigated any possible association between the use of
wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma,
meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or
salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the
studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health
effects from wireless phone RF exposures. However,
none of the studies can answer questions about long-term
exposures, since the average period of phone use in
these studies was around three years.
5. What research is needed to decide whether RF
exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological
studies of people actually using wireless phones would
provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal
exposure studies could be completed in a few years.
However, very large numbers of animals would be
needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting
effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide
data that is directly applicable to human populations, but
10 or more years follow-up may be needed to provide
answers about some health effects, such as cancer. This
is because the interval between the time of exposure to a
cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop — if
they do — may be many, many years. The interpretation
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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 energy (RF).
The FDA has been a leading participant in the World
Health Organization International Electromagnetic Fields
(EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential
result of this work has been the development of a detailed
agenda of research needs that has driven the
establishment of new research programs around the
world. The project has also helped develop a series of
public information documents on EMF issues.
The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet
Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research
and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on
wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific
oversight, obtaining input from experts in government,
industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded
research is conducted through contracts with independent
investigators. The initial research will include both
laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users.
The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of
additional research needs in the context of the latest
research developments around the world.
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7. How can I find out how much radio frequency energy
exposure I can get by using my wireless phone?
All phones sold in the United States must comply with
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines
that limit radio frequency energy (RF) exposures. The
FCC established these guidelines in consultation with the
FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies.
The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless telephones
is set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per
kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the
safety standards developed by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National
Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement. The
exposure limit takes into consideration the body’s ability to
remove heat from the tissues that absorb energy from the
wireless phone and is set well below levels known to have
effects. Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the
RF exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC.
The FCC website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ rfsafety) gives
directions for locating the FCC identification number on
your phone so you can find your phone’s RF exposure
level in the online listing.
8. What has the FDA done to measure the radio
frequency energy coming from wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
is developing a technical standard for measuring the radio
frequency energy (RF) exposure from wireless phones
and other wireless handsets with the participation and
leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard,
“Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due
to Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental
Techniques,” sets forth the first consistent test methodology
for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited in the
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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 energy (RF). Since time is a
key factor in how much exposure a person receives,
reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless
phone will reduce RF exposure.
If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless
phone every day, you could place more distance between
your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure
level drops off dramatically with distance. For example,
you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone
away from your body or use a wireless phone connected
to a remote antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that
wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned
about the RF exposure from these products, you can use
measures like those described above to reduce your RF
exposure from wireless phone use.
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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 energy (RF), the measures described above
would apply to children and teenagers using wireless
phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and
increasing the distance between the user and the RF
source will reduce RF exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national governments
have advised that children be discouraged from using
wireless phones at all. For example, the government in
the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a
recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no
evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain
tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit
wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary;
it was not based on scientific evidence that any health
hazard exists.
11. What about wireless phone interference with medical
equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can
interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, the
FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac
pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones.
This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by
the Association for the Advancement of Medical
instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the
FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other
groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will
allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers
and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI.
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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/cdrh/phones/index.html)
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.nrpb.org.uk/)
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