LG 500G User Manual

User Manual

LG500G

ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL

P/N: MFL67222901 (1.0)
Printed in China

www.lg.com

Bluetooth QD ID B016785

LG500G User Guide

This guide will help you understand your new mobile phone. It will
provide you with useful explanations of features on your phone.Some
of the content of this manual may differ from your phone depending
on the software of the phone or your service provider.

Getting to Know Your Phone

Earpiece

Main LCD

Send Key

• Makes a call to a
phone number and
answers incoming
calls.

• In standby mode:
Shows the Call log.

Alpha Numeric Keys

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Soft Keys
(Left Soft Key / Right
Soft Key)

• These keys perform the
function indicated at the
bottom of the screen
above each key.

Menu Key / OK Key

• Selects menu options
and confirms actions.

End Key

• Hold down to turn the
phone on and off.

• End or reject a call.

Navigation Keys

Handstrap Hole

Charger/USB Port

TIP: Please ensure

the phone is
powered on , the
microSD card is
inserted and the
phone is in standby
mode before
connecting the
USB cable for Mass
Storage.

Volume Keys

• In standby mode:

Controls the ringer
volume.

• During a call:

Controls the earpiece
volume.

• When playing music:

Controls the volume
for the music.

Headset Port

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Installing the SIM Card and Charging the Battery

Installing the SIM Card

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card
loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services
available and many others.

Important! The SIM card can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be

careful when handling, inserting or removing the card. Keep all SIM
cards out of the reach of small children.

Ilustrations

Remove the back cover by sliding it downwards.

1

Lift the battery up and remove it using the fingertip cutout near the top of

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the battery compartment.
Insert the SIM card. Make sure the gold

3

area is facing downwards.
Align the battery contacts with the phone

4

terminals near the bottom of the battery
compartment and insert the battery into place.

Align the back cover and slide it upwards until it clicks into place.

5

Connect the small end of the charger to the phone and the other end to a

6

wall outlet.
If the phone won’t turn on, or if the display freezes or doesn’t respond, follow

the instructions for installing the battery again.

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2

WARNING:

Do not
remove the battery when the
phone is switched on, as this
may damage the phone.

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Calls

Making a Call

Use the keypad to enter the

1

phone number. To delete a digit,
press CLR.

Press

2
3

TIP! To enter + when making

an international call, press and
hold

Making a Call from Your
Contacts

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2
3

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Answering and Rejecting a Call

When your phone rings, press
to answer the call. You can control
the volume by pressing the Up and
Down Volume Keys.

Press

to initiate the call.

To end the call, press

.

Select Menu from the Home
screen.

Select Contacts and then Names.
Using the keypad, enter the first

letter of the contact you want
to call.

Select View and then Call or
press

to reject the incoming call.

.

to initiate the call.

TIP! You can change the settings
on your phone to answer your
calls using Answer Mode from Call
Settings.

Speed Dialing

You can assign a speed dial
number to a contact you call
frequently.

To access Speed Dials, select Menu
from the Home screen. Then select
Contacts and Speed Dials. You can
then add, edit, remove, or call Speed
Dials from this menu.

Viewing your Call Log

You can only check the log of
missed, received and dialed calls
if the network supports Calling
Line Identification (CLI) within the
service area.

To access your Call Log, select Menu
from the Home screen. Then select

Recent Calls and Call Log.

Changing the call settings

You can set call-specific functions.
From the Home screen, press

Menu, select Settings and choose
Call. The following options are

available:

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• Call Waiting - Be alerted when

you have a call waiting. This
depends on your network
provider.

• Fixed Dial Numbers - Choose

a list of numbers that can be
called from your phone. You will
need your PIN2 code from your
operator. Only numbers included
in the fixed dial list can be called
from your phone.

• Call Reject - Set to Off or On and

choose to reject all calls, certain
contacts or groups, unregistered
numbers or those with no caller
ID.

• Send My Number - Choose

whether your number will
be displayed when you call
someone. This depends on your
network provider.

• Auto Redial - Allows you to set

the auto redial function when a
call attempt has failed.

• Answer Mode - Choose whether

to answer the phone using Any
key or Send key only.

• Free Call Timer - Choose whether

or not to display the call time.

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• Minute Minder - Set the Minute

Minder to Don’t Use, 30 Seconds,
1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes,
Set Time Manually to hear a tone
during a call.

• BT Answer Mode - Choose how

to answer a call when using a
Bluetooth headset. Select Hands-

Free or Handset.

• Save New Number - Selecting

this option will save numbers that
are not already in your contacts
upon ending a call.

• TTY - Allows you to activate TTY

Mode to communicate via TTY
device.

Contacts

Searching for a Contact

Select Menu from the Home

1

screen.
Select Contacts and then Names.

2

Using the keypad, enter the first

3

letter of the contact you want
to call.

To scroll through the contacts,

4

use the Navigation Keys.

Adding a New Contact

1

From the Home screen, press
Menu, then select Contacts and
choose Names.

Press Options and select Add

2

New Contact.

Enter all the contact information

3

in the fields provided and select

Options and then Done.

Adding a Contact to a Group

You can save your contacts in groups;
for example, to keep your work
colleagues and family separate. There
are a number of groups including
Family, Friends, Colleagues, School
and VIP already set up on the phone.

Messaging

Your LG500G includes text
messaging, multimedia messaging
and can also receive network
service messages.

Sending a Message

1

From the Home screen, press Menu,
select Messages and choose Create
New Message.

A new message editor will open.

2

The message editor combines

Text messages and Multimedia

messages into one intuitive mode

that is easy to switch between. The
default setting for the message
editor is text messages.

Enter your message.

3

Choose Options and then Insert

4

to add an Image, Video Clip,
Sound Clip, Schedule, Business
Card, Note, Text Field, Task or Tex t
Template.

To send the message, press Options

5

and select Send.

Entering Text

You can enter alphanumeric
characters using the phone’s keypad.
The following text input methods are
available on the phone: ABC Mode
and 123 Mode.

Note: Some  elds may allow
only one text input mode (e.g.
telephone numbers in the address
book  elds).

ABC Mode

This mode allows you to enter letters
by pressing the keys labeled with the
letters you want.

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123 Mode

Press the keys that correspond with
the digits you want to enter.

Message Folders

From the Home screen, press
Menu and select Messages. The
folder structure used on your
LG500G is fairly self-explanatory.

Inbox - All the messages you
receive are placed in your Inbox.

Drafts - If you don’t have time to
finish writing a message, you can
save what you have done so far in
the Drafts folder.

Outbox - This is a temporary
storage folder while messages
are being sent. It also stores any
messages that have failed to send.

Sent Items

- All the messages you

send are placed in your Sent folder.
Saved Items - You can access your

saved messages, text templates
and multimedia templates here.

Emoticons - A list of useful pre­loaded emoticons that can be used
for a quick reply.

Message Settings - You can
customize the following
Message Settings: Text Message,

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Multimedia Message, Voicemail,
and Service Message.

My Folder

You can store any kind of media
file on your phone’s memory
to give you easy access to all of
your images, sounds, videos, etc.
You can also save your files to a
memory card. The advantage of
using a memory card is that you
can free up space on your phone’s
memory. All your multimedia files
will be saved in My Folder. From
the Home screen, press Menu and
select My Folder to access your
saved files.

My Memory Card

If you have inserted a memory
card, it will be displayed as a folder
in My Folder.

Pictures

The Pictures folder contains a
folder of default images on your
phone, images downloaded by
you, and images taken on your
phone’s camera.

Sounds

The Sounds folder contains
default sounds, your voice
recordings and sound files
downloaded by you. From here
you can manage and send sounds,
or set them as ringtones.

Videos

The Videos folder shows the list
of downloaded videos and videos
you have recorded on your phone.

Other Files

In the Other Files folder, you can
view files that are not saved in
the Pictures, Sounds or Videos
folders.

Camera

Taking a Quick Photo

From the Home screen, press Menu

1

and then My Folder.
Select Camera to open the camera

2

application.
Holding the phone, point the lens

3

toward the subject of the photo.
Press Capture to take a

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photo.

Video

Recording a Quick Video

From the Home screen, press

1

Menu and select My Folder.
Select Video to open the video

2

camera application.
Point the camera lens toward the

3

subject of the video.
Press Rec.

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5

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recording.
”Rec” will appear on the

viewfinder and a timer will show
the length of your video.

Select Stop to stop recording.

to start

Music

Your LG500G has a Music player
so you can play all your favorite
music.

1

From the Home screen, press Menu
and select My Folder.

Select Music to open the music

2

player application.

Playing a Song

1

From the Home screen, press Menu,
select My Folder, then choose
Music.

Choose All Tracks and select the

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song you want to play.

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Select to pause the song.

3

Select to skip to the next song.

4

Select to skip to the previous

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song.
Select Back to stop the music and

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return to the All Tracks list.

Voice Recorder

Use your Voice Recorder to record
voice memos or other sounds.

Recording a voice memo

1

From the Home screen, press
Menu and select My Folder.
Then choose Voice Recorder.

Select Rec. to begin recording.

2

Select Stop to end the recording.

3

Press Options and select Play to

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listen to the recording.

Games & Apps

Allows you to use pre-loaded
games or buy games.

Tools

Setting your Alarm

You can set up to five alarms to go
off at a specified time.

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From the Home screen, press

1

Menu, select Tools, and choose
Alarm Clock.

Press Options and select Add

2

New.

Configure your alarm and select

3

Done.

Using the Calendar and
adding an event

When you enter this menu, a
calendar appears. A square cursor
is located on the current date.
You can move the cursor to
another date using the Navigation
Keys.

From the Home screen, press

1

Menu, select Tools, and choose
Calendar.

Highlight the day where you

2

want to enter a new event and
press Options. Then choose
Add New.

Enter the necessary information

3

and press Done.

Adding an Item to Your To­Do List

You can view, edit and add tasks
to do.

1

From the Home screen, press

Menu and choose Tools.

2

Select To-Do List and choose
Add.

3

Set the date for the To-Do item,
add notes and select a priority
level: High, Medium or Low.

Save your To-Do List item by

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selecting Done.

Adding a note

1

From the Home screen, press

Menu, select Tools, then choose
Notes.

Select Add and type your note.

2

Select Save to save your note.

3

Secret Notes

You can write private notes to
protect your privacy. You need to
enter the Security Code to use this
menu. The default Security Code is
0000 (four zeros).

Using the Calculator

The calculator provides the basic
arithmetic functions - addition,
subtraction, multiplication and
division - as well as scientific
functions.

From the Home screen, press

1

Menu, select Tools, then choose
Calculator.

Press the numeric keys to input

2

numbers.
For simple calculations, select

3

the function you require (+, –,
×, ÷) using the Navigation Keys
followed by =.

For more complex calculations,

4

select Options.
Select CLR to clear the screen

5

and start a new calculation.

Using the Stopwatch

This option allows you to use
stopwatch functions.

From the Home screen, press

1

Menu, select Tools, then choose
Stopwatch.

Select Start to begin the timer.

2

Choose Lap if you want to record

3

a lap time. Up to 20 lap times can
be saved.

Select Stop to end the timer.

4

Choose Resume to restart the

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stopwatch at the time you
stopped it or select Reset to
return to zero.

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Date Finder

Date Finder is a handy tool to help
you calculate what the date will
be once a certain number of days
have passed.

Converting Units

You can use the Converter
application to convert many
measurements into the unit you
want.

From the Home screen, press

1

Menu, choose Tools, then

choose Converter.
Select the type of measurement

2

you want to convert.
Scroll left and right to select a

3

unit, then scroll down and enter
the unit quantity.

Scroll down to the unit

4

conversion box and choose the
unit measurement you want to
convert into. The amount will be
automatically converted.

Adding a City to Your World
Time

From the Home screen, press

1

Menu, select Tools, then choose
World Time.

To find out the time of a specific

2

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city, press Options and select
Add City.

Scroll down the list or enter the

3

first letter of the city. You can
also select Map and choose a city
from the map.

Press Select to add the city to

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your city list.

Web

Accessing the Web

You can launch the Browser
for fast access to your favorite
websites, add bookmarks, and stay
up-to-date on news and weather
forecasts.

From the Home screen, press

1

Menu and select Browser.

To access the web homepage

2

directly, select Home. Alternately,
select Go to Address and type in
your desired URL.

Connectivity

Changing Your Bluetooth
Settings

1

From the Home screen, press
Menu and select Settings. Then

select Connectivity and choose
Bluetooth.

Choose Settings for the

2

following options:

• My Device Visibility - Choose

whether to show or hide your
device to others.

• My Device Name - Enter a name

for your LG500G so other devices
can identify you easily.

• Supported Service

Bluetooth services are supported.

• My Address

address.

- Shows what

- View your Bluetooth

Pairing with Another
Bluetooth Device

By pairing your LG500G and
another device, your handset
will create a password by default
every time you connect to another
handset via Bluetooth.

Check that the Bluetooth

1

function is Activated and set to
Visible. You can change your
visibility in the Settings menu by
selecting My Device Visibility
and then Visible for 3 Min.

Select Search New Device from

2

the Bluetooth menu.

Your LG500G will search for

3

devices. When the search is
complete, Add and Refresh will
appear on the screen.

Highlight the device you want to

4

pair with, select Add.
Enter the passcode or verify that

5

it matches the passcode on the
other device by selecting Yes.

Your phone will then connect

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to the other device. The same
passcode will need to be entered
or verified on this device.

Your passcode-protected

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Bluetooth connection is now
ready.

Settings

Changing Your Profiles

You can personalize each profile
setting.

1

From the Home screen, press
Menu, select Settings, and then
choose Profiles.

Highlight the Profile you wish

2

to change using the Navigation
Keys and select Options and
then Edit.

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You can change all of the tones,

3

its volumes and alert options
from this menu.

Using Flight Mode

Use this function to activate and
deactivate Flight Mode. You will not
be able to make calls, connect to the
Internet, or send messages when
Flight Mode is set to On.

1

From the Home screen, press Menu,
select Settings, and then choose
Profiles.

Select Flight Mode and then Ye s to

2

confirm that you want to enable it.

Changing Your Security
Settings

Change your security settings
to keep your LG500G and your
personal information protected.

1

From the Home screen, press
Menu and select Settings.

Select Security and choose from

2

the following options:

• PIN Code Request - Choose a PIN

code to be requested when you
turn your phone on.

• Phone Lock - Allows you to lock

your phone immediately.

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• Lock If SIM is Changed

the phone when the SIM card is
changed.

• Change Codes

change your PIN Code, PIN2 Code, or
Security Code.

- Locks

- Allows you to

Viewing memory status

You can use the memory manager
to determine how each memory is
used and see how much space is
available in the Handset Common

Memory, Handset Reserved
Memory, SIM Memory or External
Memory.

If an external memory

card is inserted in your phone, you
can also select Primary Storage
Settings and choose the default
location you prefer items to be
saved to.

From the Home screen, press

1

Menu, select Settings, and

choose Memory Info.
The different memory locations

2

are displayed on the screen.
Choose an option to view the
status.

Accessories

Various accessories are available for your mobile phone. These are detailed
below.

Charger Battery

NOTE

• Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do so may
invalidate your warranty.

• Accessories may be di erent in di erent regions. Please check
with our regional service company or agent for further
information.

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Troubleshooting

This section lists some problems that you might encounter while using your
phone. Some problems require that you call your service provider, but most of
problems you encounter are easy to correct yourself.

Symptom Possible causes

No connection to
the network

Signal is weak or you’re outside of
the carrier network.

Possible Corrective measures

Move to a window or open space.
Check service provider coverage map.

Codes do not match When you want to change a

Function cannot
be set

Calls not available Dialing error or service limitations. Check the number dialed and check

Phone cannot
be switched on

security code you have to confirm
the new code by entering it again.

The two codes that you have
entered do not match.

Not supported by
Service Provider or registration
required.

On/Off key pressed too briefly.
Battery is not charged.

Battery contacts are dirty.

Contact your service provider.

Contact your service provider.

the reception. Contact your service
provider.

Press On/Off key for at least two
seconds.

Charge battery. Check charging
indicator in the display.

Clean the battery contacts.

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Symptom Possible causes

Charging error Battery totally empty.

Number not
permitted

Contact problem.

No power from outlet.
Charger defective.
Wrong charger.
Battery defective.

The Fixed Dial Number function
is on.

Possible Corrective measures

Charge battery.
Check power supply and connection to

the phone. Check the battery contacts,
clean them if necessary.
Plug in to a different socket or check
voltage.

Test with another charger.
Only use original LG accessories.
Replace battery.

Check the Settings menu and turn the
function off.

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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. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void
the user’s authority to operate the
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

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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 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.

Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a

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qualified service technician when repair
work is required.

Keep away from electrical appliances

•

such as TVs, radios, and personal
computers.

The unit should be kept away from heat

•

sources such as radiators or cookers.

Do not drop.

•

Do not subject this unit to mechanical

•

vibration or shock.
The coating of the phone may be

•

damaged if covered with wrap or vinyl
wrapper.

Use dry cloth to clean the exterior of

•

the unit. (Do not use solvent such as
benzene, thinner or alcohol.)

Do not subject this unit to excessive

•

smoke or dust.
Do not keep the phone next to credit

•

cards or transport tickets; it can affect the
information on the magnetic strips.

Do not tap the screen with a sharp

•

object; otherwise, it may damage the
phone.

Do not expose the phone to liquid or

•

moisture.
Use the accessories like an earphone

•

cautiously. Do not touch the antenna
unnecessarily.

Memory card information and
care

•

The memory card cannot be used for
recording copyright- protected data.

•

Keep the memory card out of the small
children’s reach.

•

Do not leave the memory card in
extremely hot location.

Do not disassemble or modify the

•

memory card.

FCC RF Exposure Information

WARNING! Read this information

before operating the phone.
In August 1996, the Federal

Communications Commission
(FCC) of the United States, with its
action in Report and Order FCC
96-326, adopted an updated safety
standard for human exposure to
radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic
energy emitted by FCC regulated
transmitters. Those guidelines are
consistent with the safety standard
previously 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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Body-worn Operation

This device was tested for typical
body-worn operations with the back
of the phone kept 0.79 inches (2cm)
between the user’s body and the back
of the phone. To comply with FCC RF
exposure requirements, a minimum
separation distance of 0.79 inches
(2cm) 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 0.79 inches
(2cm) 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.

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

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operation.

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.

Cautions for Battery

Do not disassemble or open crush, bend

•

or deform, puncture or shred.
Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt

•

to insert foreign objects into the battery,
immerse or expose to water or other
liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other
hazard.

Only use the battery for the system for

•

which it is specified.
Only use the battery with a charging

•

system that has been qualified with
the system per this standard. Use of
an unqualified battery or charger may
present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage,
or other hazard.

Do not short circuit a battery or allow

•

metallic conductive objects to contact
battery terminals.

Replace the battery only with another

•

battery that has been qualified with the
system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725­200x. Use of an unqualified battery may
present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or
other hazard.

Promptly dispose of used batteries in

•

accordance with local regulations.
Battery usage by children should be

•

supervised.
Avoid dropping the phone or battery.

•

If the phone or battery is dropped,
especially on a hard surface, and the user
suspects damage, take it to a service
center for inspection.

Improper battery use may result in a fire,

•

explosion or other hazard.
For those host devices that utilize a

•

USB port as a charging source, the host
device’s user manual shall include a
statement that the phone shall only be
connected to products that bear the USB­IF logo or have completed the USB-IF
compliance program.

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.

Avoid damage to your hearing

Damage to your hearing can occur

•

if you are exposed to loud sound for
long periods of time. We therefore
recommend that you do not turn on or
off the handset close to your ear. We also
recommend that music and call volumes
are set to a reasonable level.

If you are listening to music while out and

•

about, please ensure that the volume is at
a reasonable level so that you are aware
of your surroundings. This is particularly
imperative when attempting to cross
the street.

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Safety Guidelines

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
Signal

Your wireless handheld portable
telephone is a lowpower 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 handheld
wireless phones. Those guidelines are
consistent with the safety standards
previously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies:

ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
NCRP Report 86 (1986)
ICNIRP (1996)

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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).

* American National Standards
Institute; National Council
on Radiation Protection and
Measurements; International
Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection

The design of your phone complies
with the FCC guidelines (and those
standards).

Antenna Care

Use only the supplied or an approved
replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or
attachments could damage the phone
and may violate FCC regulations.

Phone Operation

NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone

as you would any other telephone
with the antenna pointed up and over
your shoulder.

Tips on Efficient Operation

For your phone to operate most
efficiently:

Do not touch the antenna

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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.

Driving

Check the laws and regulations on
the use of wireless phones 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;

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Pull off the road and park before

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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

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than six inches from their pacemaker
when the phone is turned ON;

Should not carry the phone in a breast

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pocket.
Should use the ear opposite the

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pacemaker to minimize the potential
for interference.

If you have any reason to suspect that

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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 AT&T.

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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.

Health Care Facilities

Turn your phone OFF in health care
facilities when any regulations posted
in these areas instruct you to do so.
Hospitals or health care facilities may
use equipment that could be sensitive
to external RF energy.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly
installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor vehicles.
Check with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehicle.

You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipment that
has been added to your vehicle.

Posted Facilities

Turn your phone OFF in any facility
where posted notices so require.

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Aircraft

FCC regulations prohibit using your
phone while in the air. Turn your
phone OFF before boarding an
aircraft.

Blasting Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting
operations, turn your phone OFF
when in a ‘blasting areas or in areas
posted: ‘Turn off two-way radio’. Obey
all signs and instructions.

Potentially Explosive
Atmosphere

Turn your phone OFF when in any
area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere and obey all signs and
instructions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even
death.

Areas with a potentially explosive
atmosphere are often, but not
always, marked clearly. Potential
areas may include: fueling areas
(such as gasoline stations); below
deck on boats; fuel or chemical
transfer or storage facilities; vehicles
using liquefied petroleum gas
(such as propane or butane); areas
where the air contains chemicals or

particles (such as grain, dust, or metal
powders); and any other area where
you would normally be advised to
turn off your vehicle engine.

For Vehicles Equipped with
an Air Bag

An air bag inflates with great force.
DO NOT place objects, including
either installed or portable wireless
equipment, in the area over the air
bag or in the air bag deployment area.
If in-vehicle wireless equipment is
improperly installed and the air bag
inflates, serious injury could result.

Charger and Adapter Safety

The charger and adapter are intended

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for indoor use only.

Battery Information and Care

Please dispose of your battery

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properly or take it to your local
wireless carrier for recycling.

The battery does not need to be fully

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discharged before recharging.
Use only LG-approved chargers

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specific to your phone model since
they are designed to maximize
battery life.

Do not disassemble or impact the

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battery as it may cause electric shock,
short-circuit, and fire. Store the battery
in a place out of reach of children.

Keep the battery’s metal contacts

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clean.
Replace the battery when it no longer

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provides acceptable performance.
The battery can be recharged several
hundred times before replacement.

Recharge the battery after long

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periods of non-use to maximize
battery life.

Battery life will vary due to usage

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patterns and environmental
conditions.

Use of extended backlighting, MEdia

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Net Browsing, and data connectivity
kits affect battery life and talk/standby
times.

The self-protection function of the

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battery cuts the power of the phone
when its operation is in an abnormal
state. In this case, remove the battery
from the phone, reinstall it, and turn
the phone on.

Actual battery life will depend on

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network configuration, product
settings, usage patterns, battery and
environmental conditions.

Explosion, Shock, and Fire
Hazards

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Do not put your phone in a place
subject to excessive dust and keep the
minimum required distance between
the power cord and heat sources.

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Unplug the power cord prior to

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cleaning your phone, and clean the
power plug pin when it is dirty.

When using the power plug, ensure

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that it is firmly connected. If it is not, it
may cause excessive heat or fire.

If you put your phone in a pocket or

•

bag without covering the receptacle
of the phone (power plug pin),
metallic articles (such as a coin,
paperclip or pen) may short-circuit the
phone. Always cover the receptacle
when not in use.

Do not short-circuit the battery.

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Metallic articles such as a coin,
paperclip or pen in your pocket or
bag may short-circuit the + and
– terminals of the battery (metal strips
on the battery) upon moving. Short­circuit of the terminal may damage
the battery and cause an explosion.

General Notice

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Using a damaged battery or placing
a battery in your mouth may cause
serious injury.

Do not place items containing

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magnetic components such as a
credit card, phone card, bank book or
subway ticket near your phone. The
magnetism of the phone may damage
the data stored in the magnetic strip.

Talking on your phone for a long

•

period of time may reduce call quality
due to heat generated during use.

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When the phone is not used for a long

•

period time, store it in a safe place
with the power cord unplugged.

Using the phone in proximity to

•

receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio)
may cause interference to the phone.

Do not use the phone if the antenna

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is damaged. If a damaged antenna
contacts skin, it may cause a slight
burn. Please contact an LG Authorized
Service Center to replace the
damaged antenna.

Do not immerse your phone in water.

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If this happens, turn it off immediately
and remove the battery. If the phone
does not work, take it to an LG
Authorized Service Center.

Do not paint your phone.

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The data saved in your phone might

•

be deleted due to careless use,
repair of the phone, or upgrade of
the software. Please backup your
important phone numbers. (Ring
tones, text messages, voice messages,
pictures, and videos could also be
deleted.) The manufacturer is not
liable for damage due to the loss
of data.

When you use the phone in public

•

places, set the ring tone to vibration
so as not to disturb others.

Do not turn your phone on or off

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when putting it in your ear.

FDA Consumer Update

The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration 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 Home screen. Whereas
high levels of RF can produce health
effects (by heating tissue), exposure
to low level RF that does not produce
heating effects causes no known
adverse health effects. Many studies
of low level RF exposures have not
found any biological effects. Some
studies have suggested that some
biological effects may occur, but such
findings have not been confirmed
by additional research. In some
cases, other researchers have had
difficulty in reproducing those studies,
or in determining the reasons for
inconsistent results.

2. What is the FDA’s role concerning
the safety of wireless phones?

Under the law, the FDA does not
review the safety of radiation­emitting consumer products such
as wireless phones before they can
be sold, as it does with new drugs
or medical devices. However, the
agency has authority to take action
if wireless phones are shown to emit
radiofrequency energy (RF) at a level
that is hazardous to the user. In such
a case, the FDA could require the
manufacturers of wireless phones to
notify users of the health hazard and
to repair, replace, or recall the phones
so that the hazard no longer exists.

Although the existing scientific data
do not justify FDA regulatory actions,
the FDA has urged the wireless phone
industry to take a number of steps,
including the following:

Support needed research into

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possible biological effects of RF of the
type emitted by wireless phones;

Design wireless phones in a way that

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minimizes any RF exposure to the
user that is not necessary for device
function; and

Cooperate in providing users of

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wireless phones with the best possible
information on possible effects of
wireless phone use on human health.

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The FDA belongs to an interagency
working group of the federal agencies
that have responsibility for different
aspects of RF safety to ensure
coordinated efforts at the federal
level. The following agencies belong
to this working group:

National Institute for Occupational

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Safety and Health
Environmental Protection Agency

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Occupational Safety and Health

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Administration (Administración de la
seguridad y salud laborales)

Occupational Safety and Health

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Administration
National Telecommunications and

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Information Administration

The National Institutes of Health
participates in some interagency
working group activities, as well.

The FDA shares regulatory
responsibilities for wireless phones
with the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC). All phones that
are sold in the United States must
comply with FCC safety guidelines
that limit RF exposure. The FCC relies
on the FDA and other health agencies
for safety questions about wireless
phones.

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The FCC also regulates the base
stations that the wireless phone
networks rely upon. While these base
stations operate at higher power than
do the wireless phones themselves,
the RF exposures that people get
from these base stations are typically
thousands of times lower than those
they can get from wireless phones.
Base stations are thus not the subject
of the safety questions discussed in
this document.

3. What kinds of phones are the
subject of this update?

The term ‘wireless phone’ refers here
to handheld wireless phones with
built-in antennas, often called ‘cell’,
‘mobile’, or ‘PCS’ phones. These types
of wireless phones can expose the
user to measurable radiofrequency
energy (RF) because of the short
distance between the phone and the
user’s head. These RF exposures are
limited by FCC safety guidelines that
were developed with the advice of
the FDA and other federal health and
safety agencies. When the phone is
located at greater distances from the
user, the exposure to RF is drastically
lower because a person’s RF exposure
decreases rapidly with increasing