LG Electronics USA VN530 Cellular/PCS CDMA Phone with Bluetooth User Manual

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User Manual
VN530
Ver. 1.0
2010. 01.02
Part 15.21 statement
" Change or Modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer 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 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.
Part 15 Class B Compliance
This device and its accessories comply with part15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device & its accessories may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device & its accessories must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Body-worn Operation
This device has been tested for typical body-worn operations
with the distance of 0.79inches (2.0cm) from the user’s body.
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance
of 0.79inches(2.0cm) must be maintained from the user's body.
Additionally, Belt clips, holsters & other body-worn accessories may not contain
metallic components.
Getting Started
2BU
Unlocking Your Phone
18B
If you received your VN530 in the mail, you may need to unlock it before making calls.
1. Press the END/PWR Switch for 2~3 seconds.
2. Press soft key Unlo c k .
3. Enter your four-digit lock code. For security purposes, the code will not be visible as you type.
Note: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your Social Security number, the
last four digits of your Phone Number or 0000.
View of Phone
19B
1.
key : Lets you power the phone on or off.
2. Antenna: Internal antenna provides optimum reception for 800 MHz & 1900 MHz frequencies.
3. Power On Indicator: Illuminates red when the phone powers on with power on sound indicator.
4. Headset Jack: Provides connection for an optional headset.
5. Volume Control Keys: Adjust the Ring Volume in the Main Menu or the Voice Volume during a call.
The keys also scroll through mouths in the Calendar or pages in the Mini Browser.
6. Mouse Key: Allows quick and easy scrolling through the menus.
7. OK: Lets you place a call, receive a call, end a call or select menu options.
8.
: Lets you clear an entry or back-up in the menu.
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9. Folder : Lets you answer or end calls.
Installing and Removing the Battery
20B
To install the battery, insert the bottom of the battery into the back of the phone. Then, push the battery
down until the latch clicks.
To remove the battery, press up on the latch and remove the battery from the phone.
Turning Your Phone On and Off
21B
To turn your phone on, push the On/Off Switch
for 2 ~3 seconds. Your phone performs a short self-
test before letting you know it is operational.
If your phone does not turn on, make sure the battery is installed correctly and is adequately charged or
has external power (via the AC Adapter, Cigarette Lighter Adapter).
To turn your phone off, push the On/Off Switch
for 2 ~3 seconds.
Main Menu
2B
When your phone acquires Service, the Greeting (a banner of text), the current time and date and the
Main Menu are displayed. If you are in authorized cellular provider’s service area, you are ready to send
and receive calls.
Power Save Mode
23B
When the phone is in an area without service for 15 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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Menu Navigation
24B
The Navigation Key lets you scroll circularly through menus quickly and easily.
As you navigate through a menu, the options are highlighted ( Hig hlig hte d Te st Exa m ple ) . Select an
option by highlighting it and pressing
. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your
position in the menu at all times.
For example, if you want to view your last incoming call:
Incoming Log
1. From the Main Menu, select REC ENT C ALLS and press “2. Received“ (It may already be
highlighted.)
to highlight and press
2. Press the OK Key down
If you have received any calls, they are displayed on the screen.
Entering Characters Using the Keypad(T9)
25B
To enter a letter, punctuation or number when creating Phone Book or Scheduler entries, press the
corresponding key until the desired character appears. By default, the first letter of a word is capitalized
and following letters are lowercase. Characters in the following order:
1 . ? , ‘ & 1- @ ( ) / ~
ABC
ABC2abc2
7PQRS
8TUV
PQRS7pqrs
TUV8tuv8
3DEF
DEF3def3
4G
GHI4ghi4
9WXYZ W X Y Z 9 w x y z 9
0Space
Next 0
5J
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JKL5jkl5
Shift
6MNO M N O 6 m n o 6
Space
After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds. You
can also advance the cursor by pressing
or entering a character not on the same key.
If you make a mistake, press “Left Navigation Key” to move the cursor left or [
To clear the entire entry, press and hold [
] to erase a character.
] for two seconds.
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Display Icons
26B
Display icons are the symbols your phone uses to communicate important information. They are as
follows:
ICON
DESCRIPTION
3G send
3G receive
3G send receive
Alarm
Battery
Antenna
In use
No service
Location
Location out
Voice
Voice Privacy
Vibrate
Roaming
TTY
SSI
Ringer
Ringer off
Text + voice
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Antenna
27B
The antenna on your VN530 provides maximum reception by holding the phone upper position.
Signal Strength
28B
The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength on your area. The number of
bars in the Signal Strength icon informs you of the current strength. The more bars, the stronger the signal.
Battery Capacity
29B
Your VN530 is equipped with a Lithium Polymer battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it
is fully drained. The battery provides approximately 180 minuets of continuous digital talk time or
approximately 110 hours of continuous digital standby time.
Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks. When there is about one minute of
talk time left, the phone sounds an audible alert every 30 seconds and then powers down.
3.25recharge. It is not necessary to
If the battery’s charge is completely run down, it takes 2 to 3 hours to fully
let the battery completely run down before recharging.
To charge your batteries, use only approved charging accessories.
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Using the AC Adapter
30B
To charge the battery, plug the AC Adapter into a standard wall outlet and connect it to the phone via the
I/O Connector on the bottom of the phone. Alternatively, you can place the phone in the charging cradle
provided with your phone and connect the AC Adapter to the back of the cradle.
The battery Charge Status icon flashes during charging. When the battery is fully charged, the battery icon
stops flashing.
Using Your Phone
3BU
Placing a Call
31B
When the phone is turned on, check the Signal Strength icon to see of you are in a Service Area or
authorized PCS CDMA provider’s service area.
1. Flip Open the phone.
2. Enter the phone number and press [SEND]
☞Tip! When dialing long distance, it is not necessary to dial a “1” before the area code.
3. When you are finished with your call and press [END]
. If the phone is in flip-open-state, Flip
down will also end the call.
Roaming With Your Phone
32B
Your Phone is you can use it to make and receive calls in many places.
Setting Your Phone’s Mode
Your Phone allows you to control your ability to roam. (See “Set Mode”)
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Calling Experience
3B
When you use your phone on other PCS CDMA networks, your calling experience and call quality will be
quite similar to what you experience when making calls within the Network. Although certain calling
features may not be available, your phone calls are still private and secure.
Correcting Dialing Mistakes
34B
To delete one digit at a time, press
. To delete all digits, press and hole
Redialing Last Outgoing Number
56B
Press and hold [SEND]
for 2 seconds.
Dialing Options (phone book – Not Functioning)
When you enter numbers in the Main Menu, dialing options are displayed. To display a Phone Book entry,
enter its entry number. To use the 4- Digit Dial option, enter the last four digits of a phone number in your
Phone Book.
To select an option, highlight it and press press [OK]
. (phone book – Not Functioning)
Call – Dials the phone number.
Roam Confirm – Reminds you that you are making a call on an. (See “Disabling Roam Confirm” )
Roam Call – Dials the phone number using the current PCS CDMA or analog cellular network.
Save – Saves the phone number in your Phone Book. (See “Saving a Phone Number” on the
following page.)
Find – Displays phone numbers in your Phone Book that contain the entered numbers. (See “Finding
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a Phone Number” )
Hard Pause – Inserts a Hard Pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” )
2- Second pause – Inserts a two-second pause. (See “ Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With
Pauses” )
Exit – Returns to the Main Menu.
A Phone Book Entry – Displays the Phone Book entry. To dial the entry’s speed-dealing number,
press and hold [SEND]
. To dial an alternate number, highlight it and press and hold [SEND]
☞Tip! To speed dial a Phone Book entry from the Main Menu, press and hold the entry’s number.
If the entry number is two digits, enter the first digit, then press and hole the second digit. (This
feature will not work when the Roam Confirm option is enabled.)
4-Digit Dial – Dials the phone number in your Phone Book that ends with the four digits you enter.
(See “4-digit Dialing” )
In Call Options
35B
During a call, your phone displays menu options in addition to the Main Menu.
To select an option, Highlight it and press [OK]
.( functions ‘Send’ and ‘End’ only)
End Call - Ends the call
Send Tones - Sends the next set of numbers after a Hard Pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone
Numbers With Pauses “ on the previous page.)
Mute or Unmute – Select Mute to mute your phone’s microphone. Select Unmute to reactivate the
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microphone.
Dial 3-Way Call – Lets you dial another phone number.
Flash – Answers an incoming Call Waiting call or connects the third party for Three-Way Calling.
Incoming Call Notification
36B
Depending on your settings, your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways:
The phone rings or vibrates
The backlight illuminates
The screen displays an incoming call message
The phone number of the caller is displayed of the phone number is available
The caller’s name is displayed if the phone number is in your Phone Book
The following options are also displayed. To select an option, highlight it and press [SEND]
Answer – answers the call.
Silent Ringer – Mutes the ringer.
Note: You can also mute the ringer by pressing the up or down Volume Control key or [
].
Answering Calls
37B
To answer incoming calls, flip open[in Active Slide Mode] or press [SEND]
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Note: If you flip open and then press [SEND]
, you will hang up on the caller.
To answer incoming roam calls, highlight Answer and press [SEND]
Displaying Your Phone Number(phone book – not functioning)
38B
To display your phone number:
1. From the Main Menu, select SETTING & TOOLS.
2. And go to 11.Phone Info and select 1.My Number.
Setting the Ring Volume to Vibrate
39B
To set the phone to Vibrate Mode, press the down Volume Control key until Ring Volume Vibrate is
displayed. The phone will vibrate and – Vibrate On- is displayed above the Main Menu.
To set the phone to Vibrate Mode using the Main Menu, see “Adjusting the Volume” .
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Getting the Most From Service
4BU

Retrieving Page/Text Messages
40B
To retrieve page/text messages:
1. From the Messaging
2. Highlight Inbox and press [OK].
Highlight the message you want to display and press [OK]
To select an option, highlight it and press [OK]
Text Message options:
Reply
Forward
Lock
Add To Contacts
Erase Inbox
Message Info.
57B
Erasing All Page/Text Messages
1. From the Messages Menu, Press [Options]
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2. Highlight Erase All and press [OK]
3. Highlight
Yes and press [OK]
Page/Text Message Storage
41B
Your VN530 can store up to 100 page/text messages. When the message memory is 100% full, a warning
message prompts you to erase messages to obtain more memory space.
Roaming on to Other Service Providers
42B
Roaming occurs when you are in an area serviced by another authorized service provider. When this
situation occurs, the R icon and Digital Roam is displayed. If there is no service available, the ☎ icon
is displayed.
Page/Text Messages
43B
For information on page/text messages, see “Retrieving Page/Text Messages” .
Sounds
4B
Adjusting the Volume
45B
1. From the SETTINGS & TOOLS , highlight Sounds Settings and press [OK]
2. Highlight Master Volume and press [OK].
3. Highlight Ringer or Key Beep and press [OK]
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☞Tip! You can use the Volume Control keys to adjust the Ring Volume in the Main Menu or the
Voice Volume during a call.
4. Highlight High,
Medium High, Medium, Medium Low, Low, Vibrate Only, Alarm Only or All
Sounds Off (for Ringer only) and press [OK]
Note: When the phone is in Vibrate On Mode and attached to and accessory (Desktop Charger,
Hands-Free Car Kit, etc.), it uses the Standard Ring Type to alert you of incoming calls, alarms or
messages.
Selecting Ring Types for Voice Calls
46B
To Select a Ring Type for Voice Calls:
1. From the Main Menu, highlight SETTINGS & TOOLS/Sounds Settings and press [OK]
2. Highlight Call Sounds and press [OK]
3. Highlight Call Ringtone and press [OK]
4. Highlight Caller ID, No Caller ID, Restrict Calls or All Calls and press [OK]
Note: If you select Roaming, the Ring Type is used for all incoming roaming calls.
5. Highlight a Ring Type and press [OK]
. You will hear a preview of the Ring Type when you
highlight it.
☞Tip! You can also assign different Ring Types to individual Phone Book entries.
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Selecting Ring Types for Messages
47B
To select a Ring Type for Messages:
1. From the SETTINGS & TOOLS menu, highlight Sounds Settings and press [OK]
2. Highlight Alert Sounds and press [OK]
3. Highlight TXT Message , Pic-Video Message , Voicemail and press [OK]
4. Highlight a Ring Type and press [OK]
58B
Service Alert Notification
To enable of disable alert sounds:
1.
From the SETTINGS & TOOLS menu, highlight Sounds Settings and press [OK]
2. Highlight Service Alerts and press [OK]
3. Select an alert by highlighting it and pressing [OK]
ERI Sounds.
Minute Beep – Your phone beeps once a minute when you are on a call. (The beep is not audible to
the other party.)
Call Connect
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z
Charge Complete
4. Highlight ON or Off and press [OK]
Display
59B
For information on changing Backlight or Banner, Greeting or Contrast settings, see Handy Tips.
Display Menu
5BU
Security
48B
Accessing the Security Menu
You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. If you forget your lock code, try using the last
four digits of your Social Security number, the last four digits of your Phone Number or 0000.
Security Menu
60B
To access the Security menu:
1. From the SETTING & TOOLS, select Phone Settings and press Security.
2. Enter your lock code.
Locking Your Phone
49B
When your phone is locked, you can only make calls to 911, Customer Care and Special Numbers or
receive incoming calls.
To lock your phone:
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.
1. From the Security menu, highlight Phone Lock and press [OK]
. If you select On Power Up, the phone will be locked
2. Highlight On Power up and press [OK]
each time it power up.
Unlocking Your Phone
50B
1. Highlight Phone Lock and press [OK]
2. Highlight Unlocked, and press [OK].
Changing the Lock Code
51B
To change your lock code:
1. From the Security menu, highlight Edit Code and press [OK]
2. From the Edit Code , highlight Phone Only and press [OK].
3. Enter your new lock code.
4.
Reenter your new lock code.
Selecting Answer Option
52B
You can select different answering options.
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User Manual
VX8700
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
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 ONE (1) year beginning on the data of purchase
of the product.
(2) The limited warranty extends on to the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or
transferable to any subsequent purchaser/end user.
(3) This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as
long as it is in the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories and Canada.
(4) The external housing and cosmetic parts shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms.
(5) Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to reasonably prove the date of
purchase.
(6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Department of
LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of
service under this limited warranty.
2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
(1) Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and customary
manner.
(2) Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to
moisture or dampness, unauthorized modifications, unauthorized connections, unauthorized repair,
misuse, neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts which are not the
fault of LG, including damage caused by shipping blown fuses spills of food or liquid.
(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship.
(4) That the Customer Service Department at LG was net notified by consumer of the alleged defect
or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period.
(5) Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible.
(6) The limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied either in fact or by
operations law, statutory or otherwise, including, but limited to any implied warranty of
marketability or fitness for a particular use.
(7) Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories.
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to
normal customer use.
(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.
(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).
3. STATE LAW RIGHTS:
No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED
TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG INFOCOMM INC. SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, RISING 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
APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusive of imitation of incidental
or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
4. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
To obtain warranty service, please call the following web address:
www.lgeservice.com
For Your Safety
Important Information
This user guide contains important information on the use and
operation of this phone. Please read all the information
carefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damage
to or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this user guide could void your warranty
for this equipment.
Before You Start
Safety Instructions
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of electric shock, do not
expose your phone to high humidity areas, such as the
bathroom, swimming pool, etc.
Always store your phone away from heat. Never store your
phone in settings that may expose it to temperatures less than
32°F or greater than 104°F, such as outside during extreme
weather conditions or in your car on a hot day. Exposure to
excessive cold or heat will result in malfunction, damage
and/or catastrophic failure.
Be careful when using your phone near other electronic
devices. RF emissions from your mobile phone may affect
nearby in adequately shielded electronic equipment. You
should consult with manufacturers of any personal medical
devices such as pacemakers and hearing aides to determine if
they are susceptible to interference from your mobile phone.
Turn off your phone in a medical facility or at a gas station.
Never place your phone in a microwave oven as this will
cause the battery to explode.
IMPORTANT! Please read the TIA SAFETY INFORMATION on
page 78 before using your phone.
Safety Information
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be
dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this
user guide.
] Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage
the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to
explode.
] Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will
cause the battery to explode.
] Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or
flammable materials.
] Make sure that no sharp-edged items come into contact
with the battery. There is a risk of this causing a fire.
] Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.
] 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.
For Your Safety
] Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms
to avoid electric shock or 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 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 handle the phone with wet hands while it is being
charged. It may cause an electric shock or seriously
damage your phone.
] Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
] Do not disassemble the phone.
] Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited.
(For example: aircraft).
] Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it
may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or
fire.
] Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct
sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a
bathroom.
] Never store your phone in temperatures less than- 4°F or
greater than 122°F.
] 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.
] Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. Such
actions may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.
] Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone
may generate sparks.
] Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided by
LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by
other suppliers.
] Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its
accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in
accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.
] Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your
body during a call.
] An emergency call can be made only within a service area.
For an emergency call, make sure that you are within a
service area and that the phone is turned on.
] 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.
For Your Safety
FCC RF Exposure Information
Body-worn Operation
WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with
the back of the phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5cm) between the
user’s body and the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF
exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.6
inches(1.5cm) must be maintained between the user's body
and the back of the phone. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and
similar accessories containing metallic components should not
be used. Body-worn accessories that cannot maintain 0.6
inches(1.5cm) separation distance between the user's body
and the back of the phone, and have not been tested for typical
body-worn operations may not comply with FCC RF exposure
limits and should be avoided.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications (FCC) of he 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 skin, a minor burn may result. Contact your local dealer
for a replacement antenna.
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For Your Safety
Vehicle Mounted External Antenna
(optional, if available)
A minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20cm) 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
FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance
This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device and its accessories may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device and its accessories must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Battery Disposal
] Please dispose of your battery properly or bring to your
local wireless carrier for recycling.
] Do not dispose in fire or with hazardous or flammable
materials.
Adapter (Charger) Cautions
] Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone
and void your warranty.
] The adapter or battery charger is intended for indoor use
only.
Do not expose the adapter or battery charger to direct sunlight
or use it in places with high humidity, such as the bathroom.
Cautions for Battery
] Do not disassemble.
] Do not short-circuit.
] Do not expose to high temperature: 60°C (140°F).]
] Do not incinerate.
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SUBJECT
The phone VX8700 has been designed to operate on the latest digital mobile communication
technology, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). The phone VX8700 support fully
Multimedia - Dual color LCDs, 64poly Audio, 1.3M pixels Digital Camera, MPEG-4, Photo album,
etc.
This phone is the one of tri band Quad mode - 800Mhz CDMA, 1900Mhz PCS, 1500Mhz GPS.
CDMA Standard
Basic air interface
Network
Service
Performance
EVDO
Designator
TIA/EIA-95A
TSB-74
ANSI J-STD-008
TIA/EIA-IS2000
TIA/EIA/IS-634
TIA/EIA/IS/651
TIA/EIA/IS-41-C
TIA/EIA/IS-124
TIA/EIA/IS-96-B
TIA/EIA/IS-99
TIA/EIA/IS-637
TIA/EIA/IS-657
IS-801
TIA/EIA/IS-97
TIA/EIA/IS-98
ANSI J-STD-018
ANSI J-STD-019
TIA/EIA/IS-125
TIA/EIA/IS-856
TIA/EIA/IS-878
TIA/EIA/IS-866
TIA/EIA/IS-890
Description
CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface
14.4kbps radio link protocol and inter-band operations
IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency band
CDMA2000 1xRTT Air Interface
MAS-BS
PCSC-RS
Intersystem operations
Nom-signaling data comm.
Speech CODEC
Assign data and fax
Short message service
Packet data
Position Determination Service (gpsOne)
Cellular base station
Cellular mobile station
PCS personal station
PCS base station
Speech CODEC
CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Air Interface
1xEV-DO Inter-Operability Specification for
CDMA2000 Access Network Interfaces
Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for
CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Access Terminal
Test Application Specification(TAS) for High Rate
Packet Data Air Interface
* TSB –74: Protocol between an IS-95A system and ANSI J-STD-008
Introduction
Highlights
Congratulations! Your new mobile phone will change your way of communicating and is a
compact, lightweight personal communication system with added features for the person on the
go. Our advanced digital mobile communication technology allows you to do the followings
1) Main Chipset: MSM6550, Memory (Flash/RAM 1Gb/512Mb(128MB/64MB))
2) Display:
Main LCD (320x240, 2.2”, 262K, 262K, TFT, Pixel 0.141mm x 0.141mm )
Sub LCD (160x48, 1.2”, 65K, TFT, Pixel 0.213mm x 0.213mm)
3) CMX 4.4.5 compliant (72 Poly)
4) Photo Album: JPEG VGA class, It’s possible to storage 30ea or more.
5) QTV 4.7.2: MPEG-4 ,Streaming (QCIF 15 fps)
6) Camera: Camera built-in(2.0M pixels, C-MOS Image sensor w/o Flash)
7) Large Phone Book: 500 x 5 fields
8) Power Management IC: LDO’s, Charger controller, USB Transceiver,
Comparator etc.
9) Voice Recording/Memo/Playback, Voice Activated Dialing
10) E911(gpsOne), TTY/TDD
11) Browser: UP 6.2.3.2
12) 3D Graphics GUI: Menu, Animations
13) It’s possible to take a photo on the closed folder
Important Information
This user’s guide provides important information on the use and operation of the phone. Please
read all the information carefully prior to using the phone for the best performance and to
prevent any anticipated damage to or misuse of the phone. Any unapproved change or
modification will void your warranty.
Check Accessories
Your mobile phone comes with standard accessories of a one-slot desktop charger and a
rechargeable battery. Please make sure that those accessories are all included.
Getting Started
Unlocking Your Phone
If you received your VX8700 in the mail, you may need to unlock it before making calls.
1. Press the END/PWR Switch for 2~3 seconds.
2. Press soft key Unlo c k .
3. Enter your four-digit lock code. For security purposes, the code will not be visible as you type.
Note: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your Social Security number, the
last four digits of your Phone Number or 0000.
View of Phone
1. END/PWR Switch: Lets you power the phone on or off.
2. Antenna: Retractable antenna provides optimum reception for 800 MHz & 1900 MHz frequencies.
3. Power On Indicator: Illuminates red when the phone powers on or when you receive incoming calls.
Flashes red when you have messages of scheduled alarms.
4. Headset Jack: Provides connection for an optional headset.
5. Volume Control Keys: Adjust the Ring Volume in the Main Menu or the Voice Volume during a call.
The keys also scroll through mouths in the Calendar or pages in the MiniBrowser.
6. Mouse Key: Allows quick and easy scrolling through the menus.
7. OK: Lets you place a call, receive a call, end a call or select menu options.
8. CLR: Lets you clear an entry or back-up in the menu.
9. Folder : Lets you answer or end calls.
Installing and Removing 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.
To remove the battery, press down on the latch and remove the battery from the phone.
Turning Your Phone On and Off
To turn your phone on, move the On/Off Switch (near the antenna) to the ON position. Your phone
performs a short self-test before letting you know it is operational.
If your phone does not turn on, make sure the battery is installed correctly and is adequately charged or
has external power (via the AC Adapter, Cigarette Lighter Adapter or Hands-Free Car Kit).
To turn your phone off, move the On/Off Switch to the OFF position.
Main Menu
When your phone acquires Service, the Greeting (a banner of text), the current time and date and the
Main Menu are displayed. If you are in authorized analog cellular provider’s service area, you are ready
to send and receive calls.
Power Save Mode
When the phone is in an area without service for 15 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.
Menu Navigation
The Mouse Key lets you scroll circularly through menus quickly and easily.
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As you navigate through a menu, the options are highlighted ( Hig hlig hte d Te st Exa m ple ) . Select an
option by highlighting it and pressing
. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your
position in the menu at all times.
For example, if you want to view your last incoming call:
1. From the Main Menu, select REC ENT C ALLS and press 2. (It may already be highlighted.)
2. Press the Mouse Key down to highlight and press
If you have received any calls, they are displayed on the screen.
Entering Characters Using the Keypad(T9)
Incoming
To enter a letter, punctuation or number when creating Phone Book or Scheduler entries, press the
corresponding key until the desired character appears. By default, the first letter of a word is capitalized
and following letters are lowercase. Characters in the following order:
1 . ? , ‘ &1
-@()/~
7PQRS
PQRS7pqrs
ABC
ABC2abc2
TUV8tuv8
3DEF
4G
5J
6MNO
DEF3def3
8TUV
9WXYZ
0Space
GHI4ghi4
JKL5jkl5
WXYZ9wxyz9
Next 0
Shift
MNO6mno6
Space
After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds. You
can also advance the cursor by pressing
If you make a mistake, press
or entering a character not on the same key.
to move the cursor left or [CLR] to erase a character. To clear the
entire entry, press and hold [CLR] for two seconds.
Display Icons
Display icons are the symbols your phone uses to communicate important information. They are as
follows:
ICON
DESCRIPTION
3G send
3G receive
3G send receive
Alarm
Battery
Antenna
In use
No service
Location
Location out
Voice
Voice Privacy
Vibrate
Roaming
TTY
SSI
Ringer
Ringer off
Text + voice
Antenna
The antenna on your VX8700 provides maximum reception by extending of retracting it.
!!! WARNING – CHOKING HAZARD – ANTENNA MAY BECOME DISLODGED
Attempting to remove or repeated twisting of the antenna will loosen the materials securing it into
antenna. Once the antenna is loosened or removed, only an authorized service provider
Representative can restore the antenna’s original integrity. Do not attempt to remove or twist the
antenna.
Signal Strength
The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength on your area. The number of
bars in the Signal Strength icon informs you of the current strength. The more bars, the stronger the signal.
Battery Capacity
Your VX8700 is equipped with a Lithium Polymer battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it
is fully drained. The battery provides approximately 180 minuets of continuous digital talk time or
approximately 110 hours of continuous digital standby time.
Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
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When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks. When there is about one minute of
talk time left, the phone sounds an audible alert every 30 seconds and then powers down.
If the battery’s charge is completely run down, it takes 2 to 3 hours to fully recharge. It is not necessary to
let the battery completely run down before recharging.
To charge your batteries, use only approved charging accessories.
Using the AC Adapter
To charge the battery, plug the AC Adapter into a standard wall outlet and connect it to the phone via the
I/O Connector on the bottom of the phone. Alternatively, you can place the phone in the charging cradle
provided with your phone and connect the AC Adapter to the back of the cradle.
The battery Charge Status icon flashes during charging. When the battery is fully charged, the battery icon
stops flashing.
Using Your Phone
Placing a Call
When the phone is turned on, check the Signal Strength icon to see of you are in a Service Area or
authorized PCS CDMA provider’s service area.
1. Folder open the phone.
2. Enter the phone number and press [SEND].
☞Tip! When dialing long distance, it is not necessary to dial a “1” before the area code.
3. When you are finished with your call and press [END]. If the phone is in slide-up-state, sliding down
will also end the call.
Roaming With Your Phone
Your Phone is you can use it to make and receive calls in many places.
Setting Your Phone’s Mode
Your Phone allows you to control your ability to roam. (See “Set Mode”)
Calling Experience
When you use your phone on other PCS CDMA networks, your calling experience and call quality will be
quite similar to what you experience when making calls within the Network. Although certain calling
features may not be available, your phone calls are still private and secure.
Correcting Dialing Mistakes
To delete one digit at a time, press
. To delete all digits, press and hole
Redialing Last Outgoing Number
Press and hold [SEND] for 2 seconds.
Dialing Options (phone book – Not Functioning)
When you enter numbers in the Main Menu, dialing options are displayed. To display a Phone Book entry,
enter its entry number. To use the 4- Digit Dial option, enter the last four digits of a phone number in your
Phone Book.
To select an option, highlight it and press [SEND] .(Menu display only, phone book – Not Functioning)
Call – Dials the phone number.
Roam Confirm – Reminds you that you are making a call on an. (See “Disabling Roam Confirm” )
Roam Call – Dials the phone number using the current PCS CDMA or analog cellular network.
Save – Saves the phone number in your Phone Book. (See “Saving a Phone Number” on the
following page.)
Find – Displays phone numbers in your Phone Book that contain the entered numbers. (See “Finding
a Phone Number” )
Hard Pause – Inserts a Hard Pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” )
2- Second pause – Inserts a two-second pause. (See “ Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With
Pauses” )
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Exit – Returns to the Main Menu.
A Phone Book Entry – Displays the Phone Book entry. To dial the entry’s speed-dealing number,
press and hold [SEND]. To dial an alternate number, highlight it and press and hold [SEND].
☞Tip! To speed dial a Phone Book entry from the Main Menu, press and hold the entry’s number.
If the entry number is two digits, enter the first digit, then press and hole the second digit. (This
feature will not work when the Roam Confirm option is enabled.)
4-Digit Dial – Dials the phone number in your Phone Book that ends with the four digits you enter.
(See “4-digit Dialing” )
In Call Options
During a call, your phone displays menu options in addition to the Main Menu.
To select an option, Highlight it and press [OK].( functions ‘Send’ and ‘End’ only)
End Call - Ends the call
Send Tones - Sends the next set of numbers after a Hard Pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone
Numbers With Pauses “ on the previous page.)
Mute or Unmute – Select Mute to mute your phone’s microphone. Select Unmute to reactivate the
microphone.
Dial 3-Way Call – Lets you dial another phone number.
Flash – Answers an incoming Call Waiting call or connects the third party for Three-Way Calling.
Incoming Call Notification
Depending on your settings, your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways:
The phone rings or vibrates
The backlight illuminates
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The screen displays an incoming call message
The phone number of the caller is displayed of the phone number is available
The caller’s name is displayed if the phone number is in your Phone Book
The following options are also displayed. To select an option, highlight it and press [SEND].
Answer – answers the call.
Silent Ringer – Mutes the ringer.
Note: You can also mute the ringer by pressing the up or down Volume Control key or [CLR].
Answering Calls
To answer incoming calls, slide up[in Active Slide Mode] or press [SEND].
Note: If you slide up and then press [SEND], you will hang up on the caller.
To answer incoming roam calls, highlight Answer and press [SEND].
Displaying Your Phone Number(phone book – not functioning)
To display your phone number:
1. From the Main Menu, select SETTING & TOOLS.
2. And press 9 – 1. (Phone Info – My Number)
Setting the Ring Volume to Vibrate
To set the phone to Vibrate Mode, press the down Volume Control key until Ring Volume Vibrate is
displayed. The phone will vibrate and – Vibrate On- is displayed above the Main Menu.
To set the phone to Vibrate Mode using the Main Menu, see “Adjusting the Volume”
Retrieving Page/Text Messages
To retrieve page/text messages:
1. From the Messaging
2. Highlight Inbox and press [OK].
Highlight the message you want to display and press [OK].
To select an option, highlight it and press [OK].
Text Message options:
Reply
Forward
Lock
Add To Contacts
Erase Inbox
Message Info.
Erasing All Page/Text Messages
1. From the MESSAGING Menu, Press [Options]
2. Highlight Erase All and press [OK].
3. Highlight
Yes and press [OK].
Page/Text Message Storage
Your VX8700 can store up to 50 page/text messages. When the message memory is 100% full, a warning
message prompts you to erase messages to obtain more memory space.
Roaming on to Other Service Providers
Roaming occurs when you are in an area serviced by another authorized service provider. When this
situation occurs, the R icon and Digital Roam of Analog Roam are displayed. If there is no service
available, the ☎ i
is is lay .
(Call History- not functioning)
Page/Text Messages
For information on page/text messages, see “Retrieving Page/Text Messages” .
Sounds
Adjusting the Volume
1. From the SETTINGS & TOOLS , highlight Sounds Settings and press [OK].
2. Highlight Master Volume and press [OK].
☞Tip! You can use the Volume Control keys to adjust the Ring Volume in the Main Menu or the
Voice Volume during a call.
3. Highlight High, Medium High, Medium, Medium Low, Low, Vibrate Only, Alarm Only , or All
Sounds Off
and press [OK].
Note: When the phone is in Vibrate Only Mode and attached to and accessory (Desktop Charger,
Hands-Free Car Kit, etc.), it uses the Standard Ring Type to alert you of incoming calls, alarms or
messages.
Selecting Ring Types for Voice Calls
To Select a Ring Type for Voice Calls:
1. From the Main Menu, highlight SETTINGS & TOOLS/Sounds Settings and press [OK].
2. Highlight Call Sounds and press [OK].
3. Highlight Call Ringtone and press [OK].
4. Highlight a Ring Type and press [OK]. You will hear a preview of the Ring Type when you highlight
it.
☞Tip! You can also assign different Ring Types to individual Phone Book entries.
Selecting Ring Types for Messages
To select a Ring Type for Messages:
1. From the SETTINGS & TOOLS menu, highlight Sounds Settings and press [OK].
2. Highlight Alert Sounds and press [OK].
3. Highlight TXT Message , Pic-Video Message, Voicemail and press [OK].
4. Highlight a Ring Type and press [OK].
Service Alert Notification
To enable of disable alert sounds:
1. From the SETTINGS & TOOLS menu, highlight Sounds Settings and press [OK].
2. Highlight Service Alerts and press [OK].
3. Select an alert by highlighting it and pressing [OK].
ERI Sounds.
Minute Beep – Your phone beeps once a minute when you are on a call. (The beep is not audible to
the other party.)
Call Connect
Charge Complete
4. Highlight ON or Off and press [OK].
Display
For information on changing Backlight or Banner, see Handy Tips.
Display Menu
Security
Accessing the Security Menu
You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. If you forget your lock code, try using the last
four digits of your Social Security number, the last four digits of your Phone Number or 0000.
Security Menu
To access the Security menu:
1. From the SETTING & TOOLS, select Phone Settings and press Security.
2. Enter your lock code.
Locking Your Phone
When your phone is locked, you can only make calls to 911, Customer Care and Special Numbers or
receive incoming calls.
To lock your phone:
1. From the Security menu, highlight Lock Phone Now and press [OK].
2. From the Security menu, highlight Phone Lock and press [OK].
If you select On Power Up, the phone will be locked each time it power up.
Unlocking Your Phone
1. From the Security menu, highlight Phone Lock and press [OK].
2. Highlight Unlock and press [OK].
Changing the Lock Code
To change your lock code:
1. From the Security menu, highlight Edit Codes and press [OK].
2. Enter your new lock code.
Reenter your new lock code.
Selecting Answer Option
You can select different answering options.
To answer calls automatically or by pressing any key:
1. From the SETTING & TOOLS, select Call Settings and press Answer Options.
To select and option, highlight it and press [OK].
Flip Open/Send Only – You can answer incoming calls by opening the flip or by pressing Send key
Any Key - You can answer calls by pressing any key (not including the [CLR] key, Mouse Key or
Volume Control keys).
Send Only – You can answer incoming calls by pressing only [SEND] key.
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Auto with Handsfree.
Safety Guideline
Provided herein is the TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of this text in the
terminal unit’s owner’s manual is required for CTIA Certification.
TIA Safety Information
Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of the
text covering Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices is required in the owner’s manual
for CTIA Certification. Use of the remaining TIA language is encouraged when appropriate.
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS
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
American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements;
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
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.
TIPS ON EFFICIENT OPERATION:
•
For your phone to operate most efficiently:
•
Extend your antenna fully.
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. Always
obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please:
•
Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first responsibility;
•
Use hands-free operation, if available;
•
Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.
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 inches from their pacemaker when the phone is
turned ON;
•
Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;
•
Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference .
•
If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF
immediately
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 they
are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining
this information.
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 be using 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 ATMOSPHERES
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.
Consumer Recycling Information and Logo
Wireless…The New Recyclable
Your wireless phone can be recycled.
Recycling your wireless phone reduces the amount of waste
disposed in landfills and allows recycled materials to be incorporated into new products.
CTIA and its members encourage consumers to recycle their phones and have taken steps to promote the
collection and environmentally sound recycling of end-of-life wireless devices.
As a wireless phone user, you have an important role in ensuring that this phone is recycled properly.
When it comes time to give this phone up or trade it in for a new one, please remember that the phone, the
charger, and many of its accessories can be recycled.
It’s easy.
To learn more about CTIA’s
Recycling Program for Used Wireless Devices, including information on where to recycle wireless
devices near you, please visit www.recyclewirelessphones.com.
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 radiofrequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
They also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand-by 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 FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, 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, 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, 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.
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
•
Federal Communications Commission
•
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
•
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency
working group activities, as well.
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. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety
questions about wireless phones.
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 hand-held 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 Federal
Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed
with the advice of 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 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 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 FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?
FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with
groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority
al studies are conducted to address important questions about the
effects of exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF).
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.
FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association
(CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development
Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. FDA
provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in
government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded
research is conducted through contracts to 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 radiofrequency 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
radiofrequency energy (RF) exposures. FCC established these guidelines
in consultation with 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 FDA done to measure the radiofrequency energy coming from wireless phones ?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing
a technical standard for measuring the radiofrequency energy (RF)
exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the
participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The
standard, “Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless
Communications Devices: Experimental Techniques,” sets forth the first
consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is
deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a
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 radiofrequency energy from my wireless
phone?
If there is a risk from these products--and at this point we do not know
that there is--it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about
avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to
minimize your exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF). Since time is a
key factor in how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount
of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure.
•
If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you
could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since
the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you
could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a
wireless phone connected to a remote antenna
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are
harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these
products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce
your RF exposure from wireless phone use.
10. What about children using wireless phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless
phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to
lower exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF), the measures described
above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones.
Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance
between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that
children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example,
the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing
such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence
exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or 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?
Radiofrequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with
some electronic devices. For this reason, 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 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.
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 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.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible
interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be
found to occur, 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-Ionizing 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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