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Ta b l e o f C o n t e n ts
Ta b l e o f Conte nts
What You’ll Find in the Box .......................................................2
About Your GizmoPal 2 .............................................................3
Charging the Battery ..................................................................4
Turning Your GizmoPal 2 On and Off ......................................5
Linking Your GizmoPal 2 to Your Smartphone ........................6
Caregivers and Contacts ............................................................9
The GizmoHub App .................................................................. 11
Using GizmoPal 2 .................................................................... 21
LED Colors and GizmoPal 2 Status ...................................... 23
Safety ........................................................................................ 24
Limited Warranty Statement .................................................. 49
2What You’ll Find in the Box
What You’ll Find in the Box
Check that all of the following components are included in the GizmoPal 2
box:
GizmoPal 2 in its Wristband
Charging Cord
Charging Adapter
Get to Know Your Device Guide
Product Safety & Warranty Brochure
NOTE If any component is missing, please contact the store from which you bought it.
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About Your GizmoPal 2
About Your GizmoPal 2
Front View
Speaker
Microphone
Play Button
Call Button
Battery, Call, and
Communication Icons
Wristband (Holder)
GizmoPal 2
Rear View
USB/Charger Port
4Charging the Battery
Charging the Battery
To charge th e b attery, o pen the USB/ch arg er port cover and :
1. Plug the charging cord into the GizmoPal 2.
2. Plug the other end of the cord into the charging adapter.
3. Plug the charging adapter into an electrical outlet. The battery charging
light will blink red while your GizmoPal 2 is charging and turn green
when it is fully charged.
USB/Charger Port
NOTES s Don’t use the GizmoPal 2 while it’s being charged.
s Only use the charging cord and adapter included in the box to charge your GizmoPal 2.
s Make sure that you close the USB/charger port cover completely to keep out dirt and
water.
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Tu r n in g Yo u r G iz m o Pa l 2 O n a n d O ff
Tu r n in g Yo u r G iz m o P al 2 On an d O f f
Tu rn i n g yo ur G iz m o P al 2 o n :
Press and hold the Play button until all of the icons light up and your
GizmoPal 2 says “Hello”.
Tu rn i n g yo ur G iz m o P al 2 o ff :
Press and hold the Play button until the voice prompts you to press
the Play button again to turn off your GizmoPal 2.
Yo u can also u se the Gizmo Hub ap p to t urn of f the GizmoP al 2 f rom yo ur
smartphone.
6Linking Your GizmoPal 2 to Your Smartphone
Linking Your GizmoPal 2 to the GizmoHub App
To use your GizmoPal 2, it must be registered with the GizmoHub
smartphone app. The app is available for Android OS 4.0 (or higher) or iOS7
(or higher) in the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
The first person who installs the GizmoHub app on their smartphone and
completes the registration will automatically become the primary caregiver.
The primary caregiver can register up to 3 additional phone numbers as
caregivers or contacts. Caregivers will also need to install and register with
the GizmoHub app.
NOTES s The smartphone must have Internet access to complete registration.
s The GizmoHub app is free but data usage may apply when downloading and using the
app.
Using the GizmoHub App on a Tablet
Caregivers can use the GizmoHub app on a tablet instead of a smartphone,
but the tablet app can’t call or receive calls from gizmos. You may want to
use the tablet app if your phone is a not a smartphone or if it’s a Windows
or Blackberry smartphone. If you use the app on a tablet, you can still
register your phone as a contact so you can call and get calls from your
gizmo. See Caregivers and Contacts on page 9 for more information.
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Linking Your GizmoPal 2 to Your Smartphone
Step 1: Download and install the GizmoHub app on your smartphone
Decide who you want to be the primary caregiver. Then download and
install the GizmoHub app on their smartphone from the Google Play Store
or the Apple App Store.
Apple App StoreGoogle Play Store
NOTE Data usage may apply for app download and use.
Step 2: Activate your GizmoPal 2
1. Your GizmoPal 2 should start activating automatically the first time you
turn it on. Your GizmoPal 2 should say, “I’m setting up. This could take a
few minutes.”
2. Then, your GizmoPal 2 will turn off and on by itself.
3. When activation is complete, your GizmoPal 2 will say, “Yay! I’m ready.”
NOTE Once your GizmoPal 2 is activated, the up and down arrows will blink green every 20
seconds.
If activation fails, your GizmoPal 2 will tell you something went wrong and the up and
down arrows will blink red every 2 seconds. You can try to activate again by pressing the
Call button .
8Linking Your GizmoPal 2 to Your Smartphone
Step 3: Register as a caregiver using the GizmoHub app
Open the GizmoHub app on your smartphone and
follow the instructions in the app and the voice
instructions on your GizmoPal 2 to:
Register as the primary caregiver
Add additional contacts
You will be asked for your GizmoPal 2’s mobile
number. You can find the mobile number on your
customer receipt or by pressing either button ( or
) on your GizmoPal 2 after it has been activated.
NOTES s If you previously registered with the GizmoHub app and want to register a new
smartphone that has your same mobile number, register your new phone as described
above. Then you'll receive a text message with a security code that you'll need to
enter to register the new smartphone. Entering the code will unregister the previous
device.
s Descriptions and screen images in this user guide may differ due to GizmoHub app
updates.
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Caregivers and Contacts
Caregivers and Contacts
The primary caregiver can use the GizmoHub app to register up to 3
additional phone numbers as contacts or caregivers. GizmoPal 2 contacts
and caregivers can call the GizmoPal 2 from their registered phone number
and receive calls from the gizmo. Caregivers can also use the app.
Primary
Caregiver
Other
Caregiver Contacts
Make calls to and receive calls
from gizmo vvv
Use the GizmoHub App to
locate gizmo v v
Use the GizmoHub app to
change gizmo settings v
Use the GizmoHub App to
turn off gizmo v
Use the GizmoHub app to
manage caregivers and
contacts
v
To view Gizm oPa l 2's list of car egivers and conta cts , tap SETTINGS >
Contacts.
10 Caregivers and Contacts
Adding Contacts
1. From the primary caregiver’s GizmoHub app, tap SETTINGS > Contacts.
2. Tap the Add icon .
3. Enter the contact’s name and the phone number and what your child
calls the contact.
4. Select Caregiver if you also want the contact to be able to use the
GizmoHub app to locate the gizmo.
5. Enter the contact's information.
6. Tap SAVE.
NOTE Caregivers will have to download and install the app on their smartphone or tablet.
Caregivers using a tablet may also want their phone number registered as a contact so
they can receive and make calls to the gizmo.
Deleting Contacts
1. From the primary caregiver’s GizmoHub app, tap SETTINGS > Contacts.
2. Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete (except Primary
Caregiver).
3. Tap REMOVE to delete it.
NOTE Deleting the primary caregiver will cause the GizmoPal 2 to reset and all contacts and
caregivers will be deleted from the gizmo and have to be registered again by a new
primary caregiver.
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The GizmoHub App
The GizmoHub App
GizmoPal 2 caregivers use the GizmoHub app to connect and communicate
with GizmoPal 2.
Call
Find
Menu
GizmoHub App Home Screen
GizmoHub Options for Your GizmoPal 2
From the menu , you can see the following options:
Home
Set up PIN for security
Help
Send feedback
Add another gizmo
Privacy Policy
Te rms & Conditions
Version number
From the drop down you can switch to viewing other linked gizmos.
(See page 13 for information on Adding Another Gizmo.)
12 The GizmoHub App
Home Screen /Maps Tab
The GizmoHub Home screen is the Maps tab. From here you can tap the
Find icon to locate your gizmo. (See Checking GizmoPal 2’s current
location on page 14.)
Setting Up a PIN for Security
You can create a security PIN so that others can’t open the GizmoHub app
on your smartphone.
1. From the GizmoHub app on the caregiver’s smartphone, go to Menu
> Set up PIN for security.
2. Read the information and tap SET PIN.
3. Read the PIN security information and tap OK.
4. Enter the 4-digit PIN and tap SAVE PIN.
5. Enter the 4-digit PIN once more and tap CONFIRM PIN.
NOTE To change the security PIN, remove the existing PIN using the same menu, then create
a new PIN.
GizmoHub Help
GizmoHub Help includes Help information for different
gizmos. The GizmoPal 2 Help information includes:
Setting up your GizmoPal 2
Using your GizmoPal 2
Checking your GizmoPal’s location
About caregivers and contacts
Managing caregivers and contacts
GizmoPal 2 status icons
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The GizmoHub App
Send Feedback
Tap Send feedback to email Gizmo Support directly from your smartphone.
Adding Another Gizmo
You can link multiple gizmos (including GizmoPals, GizmoPal 2s and
GizmoGadgets) to the GizmoHub app. The app will show you information
on each gizmo, one at a time and all the tabs will relate to the gizmo
shown.
To link anot her gizmo to your ap p, go to Menu > Add another gizmo.
To view information for other linked gizmos, open the list of linked gizmos
by tapping the name of the gizmo you’re viewing at the top of the Home
screen or the Menu . Then select the gizmo you want to view.
GizmoHub App Home Screen GizmoHub App Menu Screen
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Making Calls From the GizmoHub App
From the GizmoHub app on the caregiver’s smartphone, tap the Call icon
to call the GizmoPal 2.
Call ScreenGizmoHub App Home Screen
NOTE When the Auto-answer calls setting is turned on, GizmoPal 2 will automatically answer
the call in 10 seconds even if the Call button on the Gizmo isn't pressed. The call will
automatically end after 1 minute.
Checking GizmoPal 2's Current Location
From the Home screen or MAPS tab, tap the Find icon to search for
your gizmo's current location. While the GizmoHub app searches, the Find
icon will show a progress indicator, the accuracy bubble will fade in and
out, and search information will be shown. When your gizmo is located, the
new location marker will be shown on the map along with the latest
location information.
NOTE For additional location features such scheduling location checks and setting alerts, see
pages 16-18.
GizmoHub App Home Screen
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The GizmoHub App
About Location Information and Accuracy
Your GizmoPal 2's location will usually be shown as a place name or an
address. When a place name or address can't be determined for a location,
GPS coordinates will be shown.
The GizmoPal 2's location is primarily determined using Google’s GPS
location service. If unsuccessful, the GizmoHub app will attempt to locate
the GizmoPal 2 using a different method.
When the GizmoPal 2 is located in a place where GPS or Wi-Fi isn’t
available (or if the GizmoPal 2 is turned off), the GizmoHub app won’t be
able to display location information.
Location information may be unavailable, inaccurate, or incomplete
depending on your gizmo's surroundings.
Note that it may take up to 3 minutes to get your gizmo's location
information.
A location error of up to several miles can occur.
If the GizmoPal 2 is indoors, the location can be inaccurate or
unavailable.
NOTE The Wi-Fi connection for this GizmoPal 2 is reception only. (There's no Wi-Fi signal
transmission.)
Settings
From the GizmoHub app on the caregiver’s smartphone, tap SETTINGS.
From here, you can see and control these settings on your GizmoPal 2:
Location
Sounds
Auto-Answer Calls
Battery Life
Contacts
Tu rn Off Gizmo
About Gizmo
16 The GizmoHub App
Gizmo's Name and Mobile Number
The top of the Settings screen shows the name of the gizmo user and the
gizmo's mobile number. Tap the name to edit it.
NOTES s All settings are available to primary caregivers. Other caregivers can use only
Auto-answer calls and Battery life.
s For detailed settings information see page 19.
GizmoHub App Settings Screen
Using Location Settings
The primary caregiver can set alerts and location checks to keep track of
your gizmo’s location, and name places your child visits for easy
identification.
Go to SETTINGS > Location.
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The GizmoHub App
Naming Places
You can name places your child visits often, like “home”, “school” or
“Grandma’s house”.
What do I have to do?
For each place, you’ll enter the address, give your place a name, and select
the size of the area around your place.
You can als o nam e plac es as you se t Plac e Aler ts.
What will happen?
Place names will be shown instead of the address on the map and in
notifications for alerts and location checks. You can also use the location
name when setting Place Alerts and Location Checks.
NOTE GizmoHub keeps separate place lists for each of your gizmos.
Use Place Alerts to See When Your Gizmo Is at One of Your Places
(Primary Caregivers Only)
When your child is supposed to be at certain place during a certain time,
you can set a place alert to see when your child’s gizmo arrives and leaves
that place. For example, maybe your child is supposed to be at the library
on Wednesday between 3 and 5 PM. A place alert can send you
notifications when your child’s gizmo arrives at the library at 3:05 PM and
leaves at 4:50 PM.
What do I have to do?
For each Place Alert you’ll enter a place name or address, the size of the
area, start time, duration, and days you want an alert.
What will happen?
During the time period you set for the Place Alert, your phone will receive
notifications if your gizmo enters or leaves the set area. The GizmoHub
map will also show a green circle when the gizmo is at the place and a red
circle if it leaves.
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Check Your Gizmo’s Location at Scheduled Times (Primary
Caregivers Only)
You can set Location Checks to see where you child’s gizmo is at times you
choose. For example, if you plan to meet your child’s school bus at
3:30 PM, you can use a location check at 3:20 PM to see how close your
gizmo is.
What do I have to do?
For Location Checks, you’ll choose the time and days you want to check
your gizmo’s location.
What will happen?
Location checks will be shown as notifications on your smartphone.
Make Gizmo’s Alarm Ring
If your gizmo becomes misplaced, you can use the GizmoHub app to make
the alarm ring.
What do I have to do?
Just tap the switch to turn on the alarm.
What will happen?
Your gizmo' s ala rm wil l ring . You c an tur n the alarm off by tappi ng Stop
Alarm on your smartphone.
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The GizmoHub App
Other Settings
Sounds (Primary Caregivers Only)
Customize your GizmoPal 2’s ringtone, volume and other sound settings.
Auto-Answer Calls
Have your GizmoPal 2 automatically answer your call after 10 seconds even
if your child doesn’t press the button to answer.
Battery Life
Check your gizmo’s battery.
Contacts (Primary Caregivers Only)
Manage contacts and caregivers.
Tu r n Of f G i zm o ( P ri ma r y C a re gi ve r s O nl y )
Turn off you r G izmoPal 2.
About Gizmo
See your gizmo’s model number and software version and check for
software updates. You can also Factory Reset your gizmo if the primary
caregiver changes, you have a replacement gizmo, or for general
troubleshooting purposes.
NOTE If the Settings on the caregiver’s smartphone and on the GizmoPal 2 aren’t in sync, tap
Menu > Sync gizmo settings to resync them.
20 The GizmoHub App
History
From the GizmoHub app, tap HISTORY to see a list of events tracked for
your gizmo, including its previous location. Tap Show all to change how the
list is filtered. Choose from Show all, Gizmo status, Calling, and Location.
Each entry includes a description, the date, and time of the event.
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Using GizmoPal 2
Using GizmoPal 2
Show your child what GizmoPal 2 can do and practice making and receiving
calls with their GizmoPal 2.
Wearing GizmoPal 2
The GizmoPal 2 should fit snugly, but not too tightly, around your child’s
wrist. GizmoPal 2’s antenna is embedded in its wristband, so don’t pull or
bend the GizmoPal 2 to force it if it doesn’t fit or use force to take it off.
NOTES s Be careful not to put GizmoPal 2 on too tightly or too loosely.
s Tell your child to ask for help if they have trouble taking it off. Trying to take off
GizmoPal 2 forcefully may cause injury or damage the device.
s The band of this GizmoPal 2 is made of polyurethane and can be faded by light or
discolored if it gets dirty. You can spot clean the band using a soft cloth and baking
powder dissolved in water.
Making a Call
1. Press the Call button to start calling mode.
2. Follow GizmoPal 2’s voice instructions to make a call.
Answering a Call
1. The GizmoPal 2 will ring and the light will blink blue when there's an
incoming call.
2. Press the Call button or Play button to answer the call.
Ending a Call
If the call is made from the band, press the Call button or Play button
to end the call.
NOTE Making and receiving calls requires a wireless network connection.
Calls received by the band cannot be ended by the band.
22 Using GizmoPal 2
Playing Fun Sounds
Your GizmoP al 2 can pl ay fun sound s.
Press the Play button once to play a sound. To play the next sound,
press the Play button again.
Checking the Time
Your GizmoP al 2 can al so tel l you the ti me. Pr ess an d hold the Call button
until GizmoPal 2 starts speaking.
Checking the Battery Level
Your GizmoPal 2 will tell you its battery level when you plug it in to charge it
and when you unplug it.
You can als o che ck the batte ry fro m the GizmoH ub app by ta pping
SETTINGS > Battery life.
Replacing the GizmoPal 2 Wristband
Using both thumbs, press the back of the GizmoPal 2 forward and push it
out of the strap.
Make sure the GizmoPal 2 is correctly oriented with the strap. Then use
both thumbs to press the front of the GizmoPal 2 forward and push it into
the strap.
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LED Colors and GizmoPal 2 Status
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g
Use this table to learn what the different light patterns on your GizmoPal 2
mean.
Status Icon and Color Behavior
In Service Blinks every 20 seconds
No Service Blinks every 20 seconds
Battery < 20% (Low) Blinks every 20 seconds
Charging Blinks every 3 seconds
Tri ck le charging Blinks every 3 seconds
Fully Charged
(Connected to charger) Solid
Power On Cycles through colors
Power Off Cycles through colors -
reverse order
Dialing / Incoming Call Blinks every second
In Call Blinks every 2 seconds
Activation or Software Update
Failed Blinks twice
Reminder-Activation Failed Blinks once every 2 seconds
Busy (Activation or Software
Update in progress) Blinks every 3 seconds
Success (Activation or Software
Update complete) Blinks twice
Factory Resetting Blinks every 3 seconds
Communicating with the
GizmoHub App (Settings Changes) Blinks twice
24 Safety
Safety
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm.
Call (800) 243-0000 for more information.
Wash hands after handling.
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before operating the wireless device.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the
United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an
updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those
guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both
U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this wireless device
complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.
Body-Worn(Wrist) and Next-to-Mouth Operation
This device was tested for typical body worn (Wrist) operations with the
back of the device kept 0 inches (0cm) between the user’s body (Wrist).
This device was also tested for typical Next to-Mouth (Face) operations
with the front of the device kept 0.39 inches (1cm) from the user’s mouth
(Face). To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum
separation distance of 0.39 inches (1cm) must be maintained between the
user’s mouth (Face) and the front of the device. Any accessories containing
metallic components may not be used.
Caution
Use only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas (or
modifications to the antenna) could impair call quality, damage the wireless
device, void your warranty and/or violate FCC regulations.
Don’t use the wireless device with a damaged antenna. A damaged
antenna could cause a minor skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a
replacement antenna.
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Safety
Part 15.19 Statement
This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Part 15.21 Statement
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer (or
party responsible) for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Part 15.105 Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
26 Safety
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency
Emissions
Your wireless device, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver,
emits radio frequency energy during use. The following consumer
information addresses commonly asked questions about the health
effects of wireless devices.
Are wireless devices safe?
Scientific research on the subject of wireless devices and radio frequency
(“RF”) energy has been conducted worldwide for many years, and
continues. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”)
and the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) set policies and
procedures for wireless devices. The FDA issued a website publication on
health issues related to wireless device usage where it states, “The
scientific community at large … believes that the weight of scientific
evidence does not show an association between exposure to
radiofrequency (RF) from wireless devices and adverse health outcomes.
Still the scientific community does recommend conducting additional
research to address gaps in knowledge. That research is being conducted
around the world and the FDA continues to monitor developments in this
field. You can access the joint FDA/FCC website at http://www.fda.gov
(under “c”in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research). You can
also contact the FDA toll-free at (888) 463-6332 or (888) INFOFDA. In June
2000, the FDA entered into a cooperative research and development
agreement through which additional scientific research is being conducted.
The FCC issued its own website publication stating that “there is no
scientific evidence that proves that wireless device usage can lead to
cancer or a variety of other problems, including headaches, dizziness or
memory loss.” This publication is available at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/
cellular.html or through the FCC at (888) 225-5322 or (888) CALL-FCC.
What does “SAR” mean?
In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, and other agencies, established RF exposure safety guidelines for
wireless devices in the United States. Before a wireless device model is
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Safety
available for sale to the public, it must be tested by the manufacturer and
certified to the FCC that it does not exceed limits established by the FCC.
One of these limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption Rate, or “SAR.”
SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy in the body. Tests
for SAR are conducted with the wireless device transmitting at its highest
power level in all tested frequency bands. Since 1996, the FCC has required
that the SAR of handheld wireless devices not exceed 1.6 watts per
kilogram, averaged over one gram of tissue.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest power level, the actual SAR
value of a wireless device while operating can be less than the reported
SAR value. This is because the SAR value may vary from call to call,
depending on factors such as proximity to a cell site, the proximity of the
wireless device to the body while in use, and the use of hands-free
devices. For more information about SARs, see the FCC’s OET Bulletins 56
and 65 at http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/
Documents/bulletins or visit the Cellular Telecommunications Industry
Association website at http://www.ctia.org/consumer_info/index.cfm/
AID/10371. You may also wish to contact the manufacturer of your wireless
device.
Can I minimize my RF exposure?
If you are concerned about RF, there are several simple steps you can take
to minimize your RF exposure. You can, of course, reduce your talk time.
You can place more distance between your body and the source of the RF,
as the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. The FDA/FCC
website states that “hands-free kits can be used with wireless devices for
convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RF
energy in the head because the wireless device, which is the source of the
RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the
wireless device is mounted against the waist or other part of the body
during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless
devices marketed in the U.S. are required to meet safety requirements
regardless of whether they are used against the head or against the body.
Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit.” Also,
if you use your wireless device while in a car, you can use a wireless device
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with an antenna on the outside of the vehicle. You should also read and
follow your wireless device manufacturer’s instructions for the safe
operation of your wireless device.
Do wireless devices pose any special risks to children?
The FDA/FCC website states that “the scientific evidence does not show a
danger to users of wireless communication devices, including children.”
The FDA/FCC website further states that “some groups sponsored by
other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from
using wireless devices at all”. For example, the Stewart Report from the
United Kingdom [“UK”] made such a recommendation in December 2000.
In this report a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists
that using a wireless device causes brain tumors or other ill effects. [The
UK’s] recommendation to limit wireless device use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health
hazard exists. A copy of the UK’s leaflet is available at http://www.dh.gov.uk
(search “mobile”), or you can write to: NRPB, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11
ORQ, United Kingdom. Copies of the UK’s annual reports on wireless
device and RF are available online at www.iegmp.org.uk and http://www.
hpa.org.uk/radiation/ (search “mobile”). Parents who wish to reduce their
children’s RF exposure may choose to restrict their children’s wireless
device use.
Where can I get further information about RF emissions?
For further information, see the following additional resources (websites
current as of April 2005):
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA Consumer magazine November-December 2000
Telephone: ( 888 ) INFO-FDA
http://www.fda.gov (Under “c” in the subject index, select Cell Phones >
Research.)
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554
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Safety
Telephone: ( 888 ) 225-5322
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety
Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones
http://www.iegmp.org.uk
Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of
Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices
283 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X9 Canada
Telephone: ( 613 ) 991-6990
http://www.rsc.ca/index.php?page=Expert_Panels_RF&Lang_id=120
World Health Organization
Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone: 0 11 41 22 791 21 1 1
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
c/o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1 85764
Oberschleissheim Germany
Telephone: 0 11 49 1888 333 21 56
http://www.icnirp.de
American National Standards Institute
1819 L Street, N.W., 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20036
Telephone: ( 202 ) 293-8020
http://www.ansi.org
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814-3095
Telephone: (301) 657-2652
http://www.ncrponline.org
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Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and
Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers
http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/
Consumer Information on SAR
(Specific Absorption Rate)
This model wireless device meets the government’s requirements for
exposure to radio waves. Your wireless device is a radio transmitter and
receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits
for exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal
Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are
part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF
energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards
that were developed by independent scientific organizations through
periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include
a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR
limit for wrist watch used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged
over one gram of tissue or 4.0 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over ten gram of
tissue. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions
specified by the FCC with the wireless device transmitting at its highest
certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although SAR is
determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the
wireless device while operating can be well below the maximum value.
Because the wireless device is designed to operate at multiple power
levels to use only the power required to reach the network, in general, the
closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power
output.
Before a wireless device model is available for sale to the public, it must be
tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established
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by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are
performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body)
as required by the FCC for each model.
The highest SAR value for this model when tested for use at Next-to-
Mouth (Face) is 0.99 W/kg (1g) and for Limb-Worn (Wrist) is 3.58 W/kg
(10g), depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements). While
there may be differences between SAR levels of various wireless devices
and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe
exposure.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model wireless
device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the
FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR information on this model wireless
device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant
section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID
ZNFVC110. Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can
be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA)
website at http://www.ctia.org/.
* In the United States, the SAR limit for wrist watch used by the public is
1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue or 4.0 watts/kg
(W/kg) averaged over ten gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a
substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and
to account for any variations in measurements.
TIA Safety Information
The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld
devices.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal
Your wireless handheld portable device is a low power radio transmitter and
receiver. When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted
RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices.
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Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by
both U.S. and international standards bodies:
ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
NCRP Report 86 (1986)
ICNIRP (1996)
* American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation
Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection.
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations
of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists,
engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies,
and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI
Standard (C95.1).
The design of your wireless device 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 wireless device
and may violate FCC regulations.
Wireless device Operation
Hold the wireless device approximately 6 inches (minimal distance is
0.39 inches) from the mouth and speak normally.
Tips on Efficient Operation
For your wireless device to operate most efficiently:
Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the wireless device is in use.
Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the wireless
device to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
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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 device.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a
minimum separation of six (6) inches be maintained between a handheld
wireless device 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:
sShould ALWAYS keep the wireless device more than six (6) inches from
their pacemaker when the wireless device is turned ON;
sShould not carry the wireless device in a breast pocket;
sShould use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for
interference;
sShould turn the wireless device OFF immediately if there is any reason to
suspect that interference is taking place.
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 wireless device 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
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representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your wireless device OFF in any facility where posted notices so
require.
Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your wireless device while in the air. Switch
OFF your wireless device before boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your wireless device 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 wireless device 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 Vehi cles Equip ped 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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Safety Information
Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use
of your wireless device and to prevent damage.
Caution
Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to
the product.
sDo not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
sDo not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the
battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire,
explosion or other hazard.
sOnly use the battery for the system for which it is specified.
sOnly use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with
the system per CTIA Certification Requirements for Battery System
Compliance to IEEE1725. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may
present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
sDo not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to
contact battery terminals.
sReplace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with
the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an unqualified
battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. Only
authorized service providers shall replace battery (If the battery is
non-user replaceable).
sBattery usage by children should be supervised.
sAvoid dropping the phone. If the phone is dropped, especially on a hard
surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for
inspection.
sImproper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.
Charger and Adapter Safety
sThe charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only.
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sInsert the battery charger horizontally into the wall power socket.
sOnly use the LG approved battery charger. Use of an unauthorized battery
charger may cause serious damage to your wireless device and void the
warranty.
sUse the correct adapter for your wireless device when using the battery
pack charger abroad.
Notes on Water Proof Properties
This product is water proof in compliance with the Ingress Protection rating
IPX7*.
* The IPX7 rating means that the product will maintain its operability as a
phone with no water getting inside the main unit even if it is gently
submerged in a tank of still tap water at room temperature to a depth of 1
meter for about 30 minutes.
WARNING! Do not use the product in the following environments
s Do not immerse the product in any liquid chemicals (soap, etc.) other than water.
s Do not immerse the product in salt water, such as sea water.
s Do not immerse the product in hot spring.
s Do not place the product directly on the sand at a beach, etc. Sand or other small
particles might get inside the earpiece, microphone or speaker, causing the
volume to drop. If sand gets inside the product's main unit, it might cause
overheating or a fault.
s Do not swim wearing this product.
s Do not use the product underwater.
s Do not leave the product in a humid place such as a bathroom or kitchen for an
extended period of time.
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sOnce the product gets wet, water may remain in gaps of the main unit.
Shake the product well to drain water.
sEven after water is drained, the inner parts might be still wet. Although
you can use the product, do not place it near things that must not get
wet. Take care not to wet your clothes, bag or contents of the bag.
sDrain water if the voice activation does not work properly due to water
remaining in the microphone and the speaker. (Once the device has been
completely dried, it will work.)
sDo not use the product in places where it may be sprayed with
highpressure water (e.g. near a faucet or shower head) or submerge it in
water for extended periods of time, as the product is not designed to
withstand high water pressure.
sThis product is not resistant to shock. Do not drop the product or subject
it to shock. Doing so might damage or deform the main unit causing
water leak.
sThe cover for the USB port must be firmly closed while the product is
being worked. Otherwise, there is a risk of water damage.
Battery Information and Care
WARNING! Notice for Battery replacement
s For your safety, do not remove the battery incorporated in the product. If you
need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorized LG Electronics
service center or dealer for assistance.
s The Li-Ion battery is a hazardous component which can cause injury.
s Battery replacement by a non-qualified professional can cause damage to your
device and void the warranty.
sPlease use the usb cable enclosed in the box.
sPlease use the charger adapter enclosed in the box.
sPlease use a dedicated charger when charging the GizmoPal 2.
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sThere is a risk of electric shock if you use the GizmoPal 2 while it is being
charged, so please be sure to use the GizmoPal 2 after removing it from
the charger.
sTo avoid unnecessary power consumption, remove the charger from the
outlet when the GizmoPal 2 is fully charged.
sConnect the USB data communication cable to the GizmoPal 2 with the
USB icon facing up. Connecting the USB cable incorrectly may critically
damage the GizmoPal 2 and void the warranty.
sIf you find something irregular about the charger or the battery terminals,
do not proceed to charge the GizmoPal 2. Contact LG Electronics
Customer Center and have the GizmoPal 2 checked at your nearest LG
Electronics Service Center. Using a faulty charger carries a risk of fire.
sAlways unplug the charger from the wall socket after the wireless device
is fully charged to prevent unnecessary power consumption by the
charger.
sDo not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, or heating. Do not
use the plug if it is loose as it may cause electric shock or fire.
sDo not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the power
cord to be crimped as it may cause electric shock or fire.
sUnplug the power cord prior to cleaning your wireless device, and clean
the power plug pin when it’s dirty. When using the power plug, ensure
that it’s firmly connected. If not, it may cause excessive heat or fire. If you
put your wireless device in a pocket or bag without covering the
receptacle of the wireless device (power plug pin), metallic articles (such
as a coin, paperclip or pen) may short-circuit the wireless device. Always
cover the receptacle when not in use.
sRecharge the battery after long periods of non-use to maximize battery
life. Battery life will vary due to usage pattern and environmental
conditions.
sUse and store your phone in temperatures between 0°C/32°F and
40°C/104°F, if possible. Exposing your phone to extremely low or high
temperatures may result in damage, malfunction, or even explosion.
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sThe recommended charging range is between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F
(40°C). Do not charge the battery outside of the recommended
temperature range. Charging outside this range might cause excessive
heat generation, serious battery damage, and deterioration of battery’s
characteristics and cycle life.
sDo not use or leave the wireless device in direct sunlight or in a car
heated by sunshine. The battery may generate excessive heat, smoke, or
flame. Direct sunlight or excessive heat may damage the battery and
reduce performance and life cycle.
sThe embedded battery pack has a protection circuit to avoid dangerous
malfunctions. Do not use your device near places which may generate
more than 100V of static electricity because it could damage the
protection circuit. If the protection circuit is damaged, the battery could
rupture, generate smoke, or catch on fire.
sIf skin or clothing is smeared with liquid from the internal battery, wash
with fresh water. Battery contents may cause skin inflammation.
sIf the battery is punctured, leaking, or damaged, please take your device
to an authorized service center immediately.
sDo not handle the wireless device with wet hands. It may cause an
electric shock or seriously damage your wireless device.
sTalking on your wireless device for a long period of time may reduce call
quality due to heat generated during use.
sDo not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or
detergents to clean your wireless device. This could cause a fire.
sDo not place or answer calls while charging the wireless device as it may
short-circuit the wireless device and/or cause electric shock or flame.
sDon’t short-circuit the battery. Metallic articles (such as a coin, paperclip,
or pen in your pocket or bag) may short-circuit the battery. Short-circuit
may damage the battery and cause an explosion.
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General Notice
sDo not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit
card, wireless device card, bank book, or subway ticket near your
wireless device. The magnetism of the wireless device may damage the
data stored in the magnetic strip.
sWhen the wireless device is not used for a long period time, store it in a
safe place with the power cord unplugged.
sDo not immerse your wireless device in water, liquid, or expose to high
humidity. If the wireless device is expose to liquid, turn it off immediately
and bring it to an LG Authorized Service Center.
sDo not paint your wireless device.
sThe data saved in your wireless device might be deleted due to careless
use, repair of the wireless device, or upgrade of the software. Please
backup your important wireless device numbers. (Ringtones, text
messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be deleted.)
The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data.
sDo not turn your wireless device on or off when putting it to your ear.
FDA Consumer Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices
and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Wireless devices:
1. Do wireless devices pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that
wireless devices are absolutely safe. Wireless devices emit low levels of
Radio Frequency (RF) energy in the microwave range while being used. They
also emit very low levels of RF when in standby mode. Whereas high levels
of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF
that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health
effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any
biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects
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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 devices?
Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting
consumer products such as wireless devices before they can be sold, as it
does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has
authority to take action if wireless devices are shown to emit Radio
Frequency (RF) energy at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a
case, the FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless devices to notify
users of the health hazard and to repair, replace, or recall the wireless
devices so that the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions,
the FDA has urged the wireless device industry to take a number of steps,
including the following:
sSupport needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type
emitted by wireless devices;
sDesign wireless devices in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the
user that is not necessary for device function; and
sCooperate in providing users of wireless devices with the best possible
information on possible effects of wireless device 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:
sNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
sEnvironmental Protection Agency
sOccupational Safety and Health Administration
sNational Telecommunications and Information Administration
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The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working
group activities, as well.
The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless devices with the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All wireless devices 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 devices.
The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless device networks
rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the
wireless devices themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these
base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can
get from wireless devices. Base stations are thus not the subject of the
safety questions discussed in this document.
3. What kinds of wireless devices are the subject of this update?
The term “wireless device” refers here to handheld wireless devices with
built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” wireless devices.
These types of wireless devices can expose the user to measurable Radio
Frequency (RF) energy because of the short distance between the wireless
device 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 wireless device 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 devices,” which have a base unit connected to the
telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and
thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits.
4. What are the results of the research done already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many
studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal
experiments investigating the effects of Radio Frequency (RF) energy
exposures characteristic of wireless devices have yielded conflicting results
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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 devices, so we do not know with certainty what the results of
such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies
have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies
investigated any possible association between the use of wireless devices
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 device RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer
questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of wireless
device use in these studies was around three years.
5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from
wireless devices poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people
actually using wireless devices would provide some of the data that are
needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few
years. However, very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide
reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological
studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human populations,
but ten or more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers about
some health effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between
the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors
develop — if they do — may be many, many years. The interpretation of
epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF
exposure during day-to-day use of wireless devices. Many factors affect
this measurement, such as the angle at which the wireless device is held,
or which model of wireless device is used.
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6. What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health
effects of wireless device RF?
The FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with
groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal
studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of
exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy.
The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization
International Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in
1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a
detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of
new research programs around the world. The project has also helped
develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues.
The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA)
have a formal Cooperative Research And Development Agreement
(CRADA) to do research on wireless device safety. The FDA provides the
scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry,
and academic organizations. CTIAfunded research is conducted through
contracts with independent investigators. The initial research will include
both laboratory studies and studies of wireless device users. The CRADA
will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the
context of the latest research developments around the world.
7. How can I find out how much Radio Frequency energy exposure I
can get by using my wireless device?
All wireless devices sold in the United States must comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit Radio Frequency
(RF) energy exposures. The FCC established these guidelines in
consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies.
The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless devices 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
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energy from the wireless device and is set well below levels known to
have effects. Manufacturers of wireless devices must report the RF
exposure level for each model of wireless device to the FCC. The FCC
website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives directions for locating the
FCC identification number on your wireless device so you can find your
wireless device’s RF exposure level in the online listing.
8. What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy
coming from wireless devices?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a
technical standard for measuring the Radio Frequency (RF) energy
exposure from wireless devices 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 device 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 wireless device.
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 device complies with safety guidelines.
9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency
energy from my wireless device?
If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we do not know
that there is — it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about
avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize
your exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Since time is a key factor in
how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent
using a wireless device will reduce RF exposure. If you must conduct
extended conversations by wireless device every day, you could place
more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the
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exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could
use a headset and carry the wireless device away from your body or use a
wireless device connected to a remote antenna. Again, the scientific data
does not demonstrate that wireless devices 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 device use.
10. What about children using wireless devices?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless
devices, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to
lower exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy, the measures described
above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless devices.
Reducing the time of wireless device 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 devices 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 device causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their
recommendation to limit wireless device use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health
hazard exists.
11. What about wireless device interference with medical equipment?
Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wireless devices can interact with some
electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test
method to measure Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) of implanted
cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless devices.
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
device EMI.
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The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless devices 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 devices
(http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection
(http://www.icnirp.de)
World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project
(http://www.who.int/emf)
National Radiological Protection Board (UK)
(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/)
Cautions
The user interface of Google apps (Google Search, Google Maps,
Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version.
Locations are inaccurate when GPS is not set.
There may be situations when the GizmoPal 2 fails to accurately identify
its approximate location, or the GizmoPal 2 smartphone application
erroneously displays the device’s approximate location.
The GPS system utilized by the GizmoPal 2 is a satellite-based system
that provides location and timing information. GPS is operated and
controlled exclusively by the United States government. Any changes in
availability and accuracy of the GPS, or in environmental conditions, may
adversely impact the operation of the GizmoPal 2 device. LG makes no
representations or warranties about the availability or accuracy of the
GPS.
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If the GizmoPal 2 device is not within a clear line of sight to GPS
satellites, it will be unable to identify its approximate location.
With the Android operating system, some available Play Store apps only
operate correctly with wireless devices that have a specific screen
resolution. Please be advised that some of the apps on Play Store may
not be available for your wireless device due to an LCD resolution
requirement that doesn’t match your wireless device. In addition, please
be aware that third party apps with programming defects may cause
issues with your wireless device, including lock ups and resets.
All of the wireless device’s contents, including content which you create
or download, will be deleted after a Factory Reset.
The map data utilized by the GizmoPal 2 to identify and communicate
location information is provided by Google, who’s services are subject to
change and may not be available in all geographic areas, resulting in
maps, directions, or location-based information that may be unavailable,
inaccurate, or incomplete. LG makes no representations or warranties
about the accuracy or completeness of any map data or other
information supplied by Google or any other map data provider. Compare
the information provided by the GizmoPal 2 device to your surroundings
and defer to posted signs to resolve any discrepancies.
Notice: Open Source Software
To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open
source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit
http://opensource.lge.com.
In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty
disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.
LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for
a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the
cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to
opensource@lge.com. This offer is valid for three (3) years from the date
on which you purchased the product.
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Limited Warranty Statement
ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN
ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG TO RESOLVE
DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF IN COURT, UNLESS
YOU CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTIONS AND
JURY TRIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE SEE THE SECTION TITLED
“PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES” BELOW.
Warranty Laws
The following laws govern warranties that arise in retail sales of consumer
goods:
ţ The California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act [CC §§1790 et
seq],
ţThe California Uniform Commercial Code, Division Two [Com C
§§2101 et seq], and
ţThe federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Federal Trade Commission
Improvement Act [15 USC §§2301 et seq; 16 CFR Parts 701– 703]. A
typical Magnuson-Moss Act warranty is a written promise that the
product is free of defects or a written promise to refund, repair, or
replace defective goods. [See 15 USC §2301(6).] Remedies include
damages for failing to honor a written warranty or service contract or
for violating disclosure provisions. [See 15 USC §2310(d).] Except for
some labeling and disclosure requirements, the federal Act does not
preempt state law. [See 15 USC §2311.]
1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:
LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its
enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and
workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions:
(1) The limited warranty for the product extends for TWELVE (12) MONTHS
beginning on the date of purchase of the product with valid proof of
purchase, or absent valid proof of purchase, FIFTEEN (15) MONTHS
from date of manufacture as determined by the unit’s manufacture date
code.
(2) The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the
product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent
purchaser/end user.
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(3) This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during
the warranty period as long as it is in the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii,
U.S. Territories and Canada.
(4) The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be free of defects at the
time of shipment and, therefore, shall not be covered under these
limited warranty terms.
(5) Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to
reasonably prove the date of purchase.
(6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the
Customer Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping
the product back to the consumer after the completion of service under
this limited warranty.
2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
(1) Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than its
normal and customary manner.
(2) Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper
storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorized modifications,
unauthorized connections, unauthorized repair, misuse, neglect, abuse,
accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts which are not the
fault of LG, including damage caused by shipping, blown fuses, spills of
food or liquid.
(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in
material or workmanship.
(4) That the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by
consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during the
applicable limited warranty period.
(5) Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible.
(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied
either in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise, including,
but not limited to any implied warranty of marketability or fitness for a
particular use.
(7) Damage resulting from use of non LG approved accessories.
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are
scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.
(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.
(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).
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3. WHAT LG WILL DO:
LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price
of any unit that does not conform to this limited warranty. LG may choose
at its option to use functionally equivalent re-conditioned, refurbished or
new units or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not re-install or back-up
any data, applications or software that you have added to your wireless
device. It is therefore recommended that you back-up any such data or
information prior to sending the unit to LG to avoid the permanent loss of
such information.
4. STATE LAW RIGHTS:
No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY HEREIN. LG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE
USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE
OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
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5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
To obtain warranty service, please call or fax to the following telephone
numbers from anywhere in the continental United States:
Tel. 1-800 -7 9 3 -8896 or Fax . 1 - 8 00-448-4026
Or visit http://www.lg.com/us/support. Correspondence may also be mailed
to:
LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL
35824
DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS.
Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center
nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.
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PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES:
ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND LG ARISING OUT OF OR
RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE
PRODUCT SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING
ARBITRATION, AND NOT IN A COURT OF GENERAL JURISDICTION.
BINDING ARBITRATION MEANS THAT YOU AND LG ARE EACH
WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO BRING OR
PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.
Definitions. For the purposes of this section, references to “LG” mean
LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc., its parents, subsidiaries and
affiliates, and each of their officers, directors, employees, agents,
beneficiaries, predecessors in interest, successors, assigns and
suppliers; references to “dispute” or “claim” shall include any dispute,
claim or controversy of any kind whatsoever (whether based in contract,
tort, statute, regulation, ordinance, fraud, misrepresentation or any other
legal or equitable theory) arising out of or relating in any way to the sale,
condition or performance of the product or this Limited Warranty.
Agreement to Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver. You and LG
agree to resolve any claims between us only by binding arbitration on an
individual basis, unless you opt out as provided below. Any dispute
between you and LG shall not be combined or consolidated with a
dispute involving any other person’s or entity’s product or claim. More
specifically, without limitation of the foregoing, any dispute between you
and LG shall not under any circumstances proceed as part of a class or
representative action. Instead of arbitration, either party may bring an
individual action in small claims court, but that small claims court action
may not be brought on a class or representative basis.
Arbitration Rules and Procedures. To begin arbitration of a claim, either
you or LG must make a written demand for arbitration. The arbitration
will be administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and
will be conducted before a single arbitrator under the AAA’s Consumer
Arbitration Rules that are in effect at the time the arbitration is initiated
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(referred to as the “AAA Rules”) and under the procedures set forth in
this section. The AAA Rules are available online at
www.adr.org/consumer. Send a copy of your written demand for
arbitration, as well as a copy of this provision, to the AAA in the manner
described in the AAA Rules. You must also send a copy of your written
demand to LG at LG Electronics, USA, Inc. Attn: Legal Department-
Arbitration 1000 Sylvan Avenue Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. If there is a
conflict between the AAA Rules and the rules set forth in this section,
the rules set forth in this section will govern. This arbitration provision is
governed by the Federal Arbitration Act. Judgment may be entered on
the arbitrator’s award in any court of competent jurisdiction. All issues
are for the arbitrator to decide, except that issues relating to the scope
and enforceability of the arbitration provision and to the arbitrability of
the dispute are for the court to decide. The arbitrator is bound by the
terms of this provision.
Governing Law: The law of the state of your residence shall govern this
Limited Warranty and any disputes between us except to the extent that
such law is preempted by or inconsistent with applicable federal law.
Fees/Costs. You do not need to pay any fee to begin an arbitration. Upon
receipt of your written demand for arbitration, LG will promptly pay all
arbitration filing fees to the AAA unless you seek more than $25,000 in
damages, in which case the payment of these fees will be governed by
the AAA Rules. Except as otherwise provided for herein, LG will pay all
AAA filing, administration and arbitrator fees for any arbitration initiated
in accordance with the AAA Rules and this arbitration provision. If you
prevail in the arbitration, LG will pay your reasonable attorneys’ fees and
expenses to the extent required by applicable law. If the arbitrator finds
either the substance of your claim or the relief sought in the demand is
frivolous or brought for an improper purpose (as measured by the
standards set forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b)), then the
payment of all arbitration fees will be governed by the AAA Rules. In
such a situation, you agree to reimburse LG for all monies previously
disbursed by it that are otherwise your obligation to pay under the AAA
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Rules. Except as otherwise provided for, LG waives any rights it may
have to seek attorneys’ fees and expenses from you if LG prevails in
the arbitration.
Hearings and Location. If your claim is for $25,000 or less, you may
choose to have the arbitration conducted solely on the basis of (1)
documents submitted to the arbitrator, (2) through a telephonic hearing,
or (3) by an in-person hearing as established by the AAA Rules. If your
claim exceeds $25,000, the right to a hearing will be determined by the
AAA Rules. Any in-person arbitration hearings will be held at a location
within the federal judicial district in which you reside unless we both
agree to another location or we agree to a telephonic arbitration.
Opt Out. You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. If you
opt out, neither you nor LG can require the other to participate in an
arbitration proceeding. To opt out, you must send notice to LG no later
than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s
purchase of the product by either: (i) sending an e-mail to optout@lge.
com, with the subject line: “Arbitration Opt Out” or (ii) calling 1-800-
980-2973. You must include in the opt out e-mail or provide by
telephone: (a) your name and address; (b) the date on which the product
was purchased; (c) the product model name or model number; and (d)
the IMEI or MEID or Serial Number, as applicable (the IMEI or MEID or
Serial Number can be found (i) on the product box; (ii) on a label on the
back of the product beneath the battery, if the battery is removable. You
may only opt out of the dispute resolution procedure in the manner
described above (that is, by e-mail or telephone); no other form of
notice will be effective to opt out of this dispute resolution procedure.
Opting out of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect the
coverage of the Limited Warranty in any way, and you will continue to
enjoy the full benefits of the Limited Warranty. If you keep this product
and do not opt out, then you accept all terms and conditions of the
arbitration provision described above.
