User Guide
GS170
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Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact
by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication
technology.
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software
of the phone or your service provider.
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For Your Safety ......................................................... ...3
Getting to know your phone ..................................22
Installing the SIM Card & Charging the
Battery .........................................................................23
Menu Map ..................................................................24
Call History .................................................................25
Contacts ......................................................................26
Messaging .................................................................. 27
Media ...........................................................................29
Organizer ....................................................................30
Web2go .......................................................................31
Bluetooth ....................................................................32
Settings .......................................................................33
Software Update .......................................................36
Accessories ................................................................ 37
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For Your Safety
Safety Information
Please read and observe the following
information for safe and proper use of your
phone and to prevent damage.
Violation of the instructions may cause minor
or serious damage to the product.
Do not disassemble emble 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 fi re, 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 USB-IF logo or
have completed the USB-IF compliance
program.
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Charger and Adapter Safety
The charger and adapter are intended for
•
indoor use only.
Insert the battery pack charger vertically
•
into the wall power socket.
Unplug the power cord and charger during
•
lightning storms to avoid electric shock or
fi re.
•
Use the correct adapter for your phone
when using the battery pack charger
abroad.
Battery Information and Care
•
Please read the manual of proper
installation and removal of the battery.
•
Please read the manual of specifi ed
charger about charging method.
•
Do not damage the power cord by bending,
twisting, or heating. Do not use the plug
if it is loose as it may cause electric shock
or fi re.
Do not place any heavy items on the power
cord. Do not allow the power cord to be
crimped as it may cause electric shock or
fi re.
•
Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning
your phone, and clean the power plug pin
when it’s dirty. When using the power plug,
ensure that it’s fi rmly connected. If not,
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it may cause excessive heat or fi re. 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. Short-circuit of the terminal
may damage the battery and cause an
explosion. Always cover the receptacle
when not in use.
•
Recharge the battery after long periods of
non-use to maximize battery life. Battery
life will vary due to usage pattern and
environmental conditions.
•
Never store your phone in temperature less
than -4 °F or greater than 122 °F.
•
Charging temperature range is between
32 °F and 113 °F. Do not charge the battery
out of recommended temperature range.
Charging out of recommended range
might cause the generating heat or serious
damage of battery. And also, it might cause
the deterioration of battery’s characteristics
and cycle life.
•
Do not use or leave the battery under the
blazing sun or in heated car by sunshine.
The battery may generate heat, smoke
or fl ame. And also, it might cause the
deterioration of battery’s characteristics or
cycle life.
The battery pack has protection circuit
•
to avoid the danger. Do not use near
places that can generate static electricity
more than 100V which could damage the
protection circuit. Damaged protection
circuits may generate smoke, rupture or
ignite.
•
When using the battery for the fi rst time,
if it emits a bad smell, you see rust on it,
or anything else abnormal, do not use the
equipment and bring the battery to the
shop which it was bought.
•
Keep batteries away from babies and small
children. If children use the battery, their
parents or legal guardians are responsible
for supervising and teaching them about
the safe handling of batteries and how to
use batteries according to the manual with
care.
•
If liquid from the battery rubs against skin
or clothing, wash with fresh water. It may
cause the skin infl ammation. Remove and
do not use the battery. Be careful that
children do not swallow any parts (such as
earphone, connection parts of the phone,
etc.). This could cause asphyxiation or
suffocation resulting in serious injury or
death.
Do not handle the phone with wet hands
•
while it is being charged. It may cause an
electric shock or seriously damage your
phone.
Do not place or answer calls while charging
•
the phone as it may short-circuit the phone
and/or cause electric shock or fi re.
Do not use harsh chemicals (such as
•
alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or
detergents to clean your phone. This could
cause a fi re.
General Notice
An emergency call can be made only within
•
a service area. For an emergency call,
make sure that you are within a service area
and that the phone is turned on.
Do not place items containing magnetic
•
components such as a credit card, phone
card, bank book, or subway ticket near your
phone. The magnetism of the phone may
damage the data stored in the magnetic
strip.
Talking on your phone for a long period of
•
time may reduce call quality due to heat
generated during use.
When the phone is not used for a long
•
period time, store it in a safe place with the
power cord unplugged.
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Using the phone in proximity to receiving
•
equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may cause
interference to the phone.
Do not use the phone if the antenna is
•
damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts
skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please
contact an LG Authorized Service Center to
replace the damaged antenna.
The data saved in your phone might be
•
deleted due to careless use, repair of the
phone, or upgrade of the software. Please
backup your important phone numbers.
(Ringtones, text messages, voice messages,
pictures, and videos could also be deleted.)
The manufacturer is not liable for damage
due to the loss of data.
When you use the phone in public places,
•
set the ringtone to vibration so you don’t
disturb others.
Do not turn your phone on or off when
•
putting it to your ear.
Use accessories, such as earphones and
headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables
are tucked away safely and do not touch the
antenna unnecessarily.
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 causes
undesired operation.
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.
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Bodily Contact During Operation
This device was tested for typical use with
the back of the phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5
cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF
exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must be
maintained between the user’s body and the
back of the phone, including the antenna,
whether extended or retracted. Third-party
belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories
containing metallic components should not
be used. Avoid the use of accessories that
cannot maintain 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) distance
between the user’s body and the back of
the phone and have not been tested for
compliance with FCC RF exposure limits.
Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna
(Optional, if available.)
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements,
keep 8 inches (20 cm) between the user
/ bystander and vehicle-mounted external
antenna. For more information about RF
exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.
Caution
Use only the supplied antenna. Use of
unauthorized antennas (or modifi cations to
the antenna) could impair call quality, damage
the phone, void your warranty and/or violate
FCC regulations.
Don’t use the phone with a damaged antenna.
A damaged antenna could cause a minor
skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a
replacement antenna.
Consumer Information About
Radio Frequency Emissions
Your wireless phone, which contains a
radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio
frequency energy during use. The following
consumer information addresses commonly
asked questions about the health effects of
wireless phones.
Are wireless phones safe?
Scientifi c research on the subject of wireless
phones and radio frequency (“RF”) energy
has been conducted worldwide for many
years, and continues. In the United States, the
Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and
the Federal Communications Commission
(“FCC”) set policies and procedures for
wireless phones. The FDA issued a website
publication on health issues related to cell
phone usage where it states, “The scientifi c
community at large … believes that the weight
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of scientifi c evidence does not show an association between exposure to radiofrequency
(RF) from cell phones and adverse health
outcomes. Still the scientifi c community does
recommend conducting additional research
to address gaps in knowledge. That research
is being conducted around the world and
FDA continues to monitor developments in
this fi eld. You can access the joint FDA/FCC
website at http://www.fda.gov (under “c”
in the subject index, select Cell Phones >
Research). You can also contact the FDA
toll-free at (888) 463-6332 or (888)
INFO-FDA. In June 2000, the FDA entered
into a cooperative research and development
agreement through which additional scientifi c
research is being conducted. The FCC issued
its own website publication stating that
“there is no scientifi c evidence that proves
that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer
or a variety of other problems, including
headaches, dizziness or memory loss.” This
publication is available at http://www.fcc.
gov/oet/rfsafety or through the FCC at (888)
225-5322 or (888) CALL-FCC.
What does “SAR” mean?
In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and
other agencies, established RF exposure
safety guidelines for wireless phones in the
United States. Before a wireless phone model
is available for sale to the public, it must be
tested by the manufacturer and certifi ed
to the FCC that it does not exceed limits
established by the FCC. One of these limits
is expressed as a Specifi c Absorption Rate,
or “SAR.” SAR is a measure of the rate of
absorption of RF energy in the body. Tests for
SAR are conducted with the phone transmitting at its highest power level in all tested
frequency bands. Since 1996, the FCC has
required that the SAR of handheld wireless
phones not exceed 1.6 watts per kilogram,
averaged over one gram of tissue.
Although the SAR is determined at the
highest power level, the actual SAR value of
a wireless phone while operating can be less
than the reported SAR value. This is because
the SAR value may vary from call to call,
depending on factors such as proximity to
a cell site, the proximity of the phone to the
body while in use, and the use of hands-free
devices. Before a phone model is available for
sale to the public, it must be tested and certifi ed to the FCC that it does not exceed the
limit established by the government-adopted
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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 phone
when tested for use at the ear is 0.91 W/kg
and when worn on the body, as described
in this user guide, is 0.54 W/kg (body-worn
measurements differ among phone models,
depending upon available accessories and
FCC requirements).
While there may be differences between
SAR levels of various phones and at various
positions, they all meet the government
requirement for safe exposure.
The FCC has granted an Equipment
Authorization for this model phone with all
reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines.
SAR information on this model phone is on
fi le with the FCC and can be found under
the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.
gov/oet/ea/fccid/ after searching on GS170.
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 phone.
Can I minimize my RF exposure?
If you are concerned about RF, there are
several simple steps you can take to minimize
your RF exposure. You can, of course, reduce
your talk time. You can place more distance
between your body and the source of the RF,
as the exposure level drops off dramatically
with distance. The FDA/FCC website states
that “hands-free kits can be used with wireless
phones for convenience and comfort. These
systems reduce the absorption of RF energy
in the head because the phone, which is the
source of the RF emissions, will not be placed
against the head. On the other hand, if the
phone is mounted against the waist or other
part of the body during use, then that part of
the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless
phones marketed in the U.S. are required
to meet safety requirements regardless of
whether they are used against the head or
against the body. Either confi guration should
result in compliance with the safety limit.”
Also, if you use your wireless phone while in
a car, you can use a phone with an antenna
on the outside of the vehicle. You should
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also read and follow your wireless phone
manufacturer’s instructions for the safe
operation of your phone.
Do wireless phones pose any special risks
to children?
The FDA/FCC website states that “the
scientifi c evidence does not show a danger
to users of wireless communication devices,
including children.” The FDA/FCC website
further states that “some groups sponsored
by other national governments have advised
that children be discouraged from using
wireless phones at all”. For example, the
Stewart Report from the United Kingdom
[“UK”] made such a recommendation in
December 2000. In this report a group of
independent experts noted that no evidence
exists that using a cell phone causes brain
tumors or other ill effects. [The UK’s] recommendation to limit cell phone use by children
was strictly precautionary; it was not based
on scientifi c evidence that any health hazard
exists. A copy of the UK’s leafl et is available
at http://www.dh.gov.uk (search “mobile”), or
you can write to: NRPB, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon
OX11 ORQ, United Kingdom. Copies of the
UK’s annual reports on mobile phones and
RF are available online at www.iegmp.org.uk
and http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/ (search
“mobile”). Parents who wish to reduce their
children’s RF exposure may choose to restrict
their children’s wireless phone use.
Where can I get further information about
RF emissions?
For further information, see the following
additional resources (websites current as of
April 2005):
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA Consumer magazine
November-December 2000
Telephone: (888) INFO-FDA
http://www.fda.gov (Under “c” in the subject
index, select Cell Phones > Research.)
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20554
Telephone: (888) 225-5322
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety
Independent Expert Group on Mobile
Phones
http://www.iegmp.org.uk
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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
World Health Organization
Avenue Appia 20
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Telephone: 011 41 22 791 21 11
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/
factsheets/fs193/en/
International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection
c/o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz
Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1
85764 Oberschleissheim
Germany
Telephone: 011 49 1888 333 2156
http://www.icnirp.de
American National Standards Institute
1819 L Street, N.W., 6th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036
Telephone: (202) 293-8020
http://www.ansi.org
National Council on Radiation Protection
and Measurements
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800
Bethesda, MD 20814-3095
Telephone: (301) 657-2652
http://www.ncrponline.org
Engineering in Medicine and Biology
Society, Committee on Man and Radiation
(COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers
http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/
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TIA Safety Information
The following is the complete TIA Safety
Information for wireless handheld phones.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal
Your wireless handheld portable phone is
a low power radio transmitter and receiver.
When ON, it receives and sends out Radio
Frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications
Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure
guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent
with the safety standards previously set by
both U.S. and international standards bodies:
ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
NCRP Report 86 (1986)
ICNIRP (1996)
* American National Standards Institute;
National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements; International Commission on
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant
scientifi c literature. For example, over 120
scientists, engineers, and physicians from
universities, government health agencies,
and industry reviewed the available body
of research to develop the ANSI Standard
(C95.1).
The design of your phone complies with the
FCC guidelines (and those standards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved
replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
modifi cations, 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 Effi cient Operation
For your phone to operate most effi ciently:
Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when
the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna
affects call quality and may cause the phone
to operate at a higher power level than
otherwise needed.
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.
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Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum
separation of six (6) inches be maintained
between a handheld wireless phone and a
pacemaker to avoid potential interference with
the pacemaker. These recommendations are
consistent with the independent research by
and recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
•
Should ALWAYS keep the phone more
than six (6) inches from their pacemaker
when the phone is turned ON;
•
Should not carry the phone in a breast
pocket;
•
Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker
to minimize the potential for interference;
•
Should turn the phone OFF immediately
if there is any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere
with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may want to consult your
service provider (or call the customer service
line to discuss alternatives).
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device,
consult the manufacturer of your device to
determine if it is adequately shielded from
external RF energy. Your physician may be
able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Health Care Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities
when any regulations posted in these areas
instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may use equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in
motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer
or its representative regarding your vehicle.
You should also consult the manufacturer of
any equipment that has been added to your
vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where
posted notices so require.
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Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone
while in the air. Switch OFF your phone before
boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations,
turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area”
or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”.
Obey all signs and instructions.
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all
signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fi re 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 liquefi ed 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 infl ates 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 infl ates, serious injury
could result.
FDA Consumer Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and
Radiological Health Consumer
Update on Mobile Phones:
1. Do wireless phones pose a health
hazard?
The available scientifi c evidence does not
show that any health problems are associated
with using wireless phones. There is no proof,
however, that wireless phones are absolutely
safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of Radio
Frequency (RF) energy in the microwave range
while being used.
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They also emit very low levels of RF when
in standby mode. Whereas high levels of
RF can produce health effects (by heating
tissue), exposure to low level RF that does
not produce heating effects causes no
known adverse health effects. Many studies
of low level RF exposures have not found
any biological effects. Some studies have
suggested that some biological effects may
occur, but such fi ndings have not been
confi rmed by additional research. In some
cases, other researchers have had diffi culty in
reproducing those studies, or in determining
the reasons for inconsistent results.
2. What is the FDA’s role concerning the
safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, the FDA does not review
the safety of radiation-emitting consumer
products such as wireless phones before
they can be sold, as it does with new drugs
or medical devices. However, the agency has
authority to take action if wireless phones are
shown to emit Radio Frequency (RF) energy at
a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a
case, the FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the
health hazard and to repair, replace, or recall
the phones so that the hazard no longer
exists.
Although the existing scientifi c data does not
justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has
urged the wireless phone industry to take a
number of steps, including the following:
•
Support needed research into possible
biological effects of RF of the type emitted
by wireless phones;
•
Design wireless phones in a way that
minimizes any RF exposure to the user that
is not necessary for device function; and
•
Cooperate in providing users of wireless
phones with the best possible information
on possible effects of wireless phone use
on human health.
The FDA belongs to an interagency working
group of the federal agencies that have
responsibility for different aspects of RF safety
to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal
level. The following agencies belong to this
working group:
•
National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health
•
Environmental Protection Agency
•
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
•
National 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 phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are
sold in the United States must comply with
FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure.
The FCC relies on the FDA and other health
agencies for safety questions about wireless
phones.
The FCC also regulates the base stations that
the wireless phone networks rely upon. While
these base stations operate at higher power
than do the wireless phones themselves, the
RF exposures that people get from these
base stations are typically thousands of times
lower than those they can get from wireless
phones. Base stations are thus not the subject
of the safety questions discussed in this
document.
3. What kinds of phones are the subject of
this update?
The term “wireless phone” refers here to
handheld wireless phones with built-in
antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or
“PCS” phones. These types of wireless
phones can expose the user to measurable
Radio Frequency (RF) energy because of the
short distance between the phone and the
user’s head.
These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety
guidelines that were developed with the advice
of the FDA and other federal health and
safety agencies. When the phone is located at
greater distances from the user, the exposure
to RF is drastically lower because a person’s
RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing
distance from the source. The so-called
“cordless phones,” which have a base unit
connected to the telephone wiring in a house,
typically operate at far lower power levels, and
thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC
safety limits.
4. What are the results of the research
done already?
The research done thus far has produced
confl icting results, and many studies have
suffered from fl aws in their research methods.
Animal experiments investigating the effects
of Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposures
characteristic of wireless phones have yielded
confl icting results that often cannot be
repeated in other laboratories. A few animal
studies, however, have suggested that low
levels of RF could accelerate the development
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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 predisposed to develop cancer in the absence
of RF exposure. Other studies exposed
the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per
day. These conditions are not similar to the
conditions under which people use wireless
phones, so we do not know with certainty what
the results of such studies mean for human
health. Three large epidemiology studies
have been published since December 2000.
Between them, the studies investigated any
possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma,
meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of
the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other
cancers. None of the studies demonstrated
the existence of any harmful health effects
from wireless phone RF exposures. However,
none of the studies can answer questions
about long-term exposures, since the average
period of phone use in these studies was
around three years.
5. What research is needed to decide
whether RF exposure from wireless
phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and
epidemiological studies of people actually
using wireless phones would provide some
of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal
exposure studies could be completed in a few
years. However, very large numbers of animals
would be needed to provide reliable proof of
a cancer promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is
directly applicable to human populations, but
ten or more years follow-up may be needed
to provide answers about some health effects,
such as cancer. This is because the interval
between the time of exposure to a cancercausing agent and the time tumors develop
— if they do — may be many, many years. The
interpretation of epidemiological studies is
hampered by diffi culties in measuring actual
RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless
phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is
held, or which model of phone is used.
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6. What is the FDA doing to fi nd out more
about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?
The FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of
investigators around the world to ensure that
high priority animal studies are conducted to
address important questions about the effects
of exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy.
The FDA has been a leading participant in
the World Health Organization International
Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its
inception in 1996. An infl uential result of this
work has been the development of a detailed
agenda of research needs that has driven
the establishment of new research programs
around the world. The project has also
helped develop a series of public information
documents on EMF issues.
The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have
a formal Cooperative Research And
Development Agreement (CRADA) to do
research on wireless phone safety. The FDA
provides the scientifi c oversight, obtaining
input from experts in government, industry,
and academic organizations. CTIA-funded
research is conducted through contracts with
independent investigators. The initial research
will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will
also include a broad assessment of additional
research needs in the context of the latest
research developments around the world.
7. How can I fi nd out how much Radio
Frequency energy exposure I can get by
using my wireless phone?
All phones sold in the United States must
comply with Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit Radio
Frequency (RF) energy exposures. The FCC
established these guidelines in consultation
with the FDA and the other federal health
and safety agencies. The FCC limit for RF
exposure from wireless phones is set at a
Specifi c Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts
per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed
by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering (IEEE) and the National Council
on Radiation Protection and Measurement.
The exposure limit takes into consideration
the body’s ability to remove heat from the
tissues that absorb energy from the wireless
phone and is set well below levels known
to have effects. Manufacturers of wireless
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phones must report the RF exposure level for
each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC
website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives
directions for locating the FCC identifi cation
number on your phone so you can fi nd your
phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing.
8. What has the FDA done to measure the
Radio Frequency energy coming from
wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical
standard for measuring the Radio Frequency
(RF) energy exposure from wireless phones
and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and
engineers. The standard, “Recommended
Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak
Specifi c Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human
Body Due to Wireless Communications
Devices: Experimental Techniques”, sets forth
the fi rst consistent test methodology for
measuring the rate at which RF is deposited
in the heads of wireless phone users. The
test method uses a tissue-simulating model
of the human head. Standardized SAR test
methodology is expected to greatly improve
the consistency of measurements made at
different laboratories on the same phone.
SAR is the measurement of the amount
of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the
whole body or a small part of the body. It is
measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine
whether a wireless phone complies with safety
guidelines.
9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency energy from
my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products — and
at this point we do not know that there is
— it is probably very small. But if you are
concerned about avoiding even potential
risks, you can take a few simple steps to
minimize your exposure to Radio Frequency
(RF) energy. Since time is a key factor in how
much exposure a person receives, reducing
the amount of time spent using a wireless
phone will reduce RF exposure. If you must
conduct extended conversations by wireless
phone every day, you could place more
distance between your body and the source
of the RF, since the exposure level drops off
dramatically with distance. For example, you
could use a headset and carry the wireless
phone away from your body or use a wireless
phone connected to a remote antenna. Again,
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the scientifi c data does not demonstrate that
wireless phones are harmful. But if you are
concerned about the RF exposure from these
products, you can use measures like those
described above to reduce your RF exposure
from wireless phone use.
10. What about children using wireless
phones?
The scientifi c evidence does not show a
danger to users of wireless phones, including
children and teenagers. If you want to take
steps to lower exposure to Radio Frequency
(RF) energy, the measures described above
would apply to children and teenagers using
wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless
phone use and increasing the distance
between the user and the RF source will
reduce RF exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national
governments have advised that children be
discouraged from using wireless phones at all.
For example, the government in the United
Kingdom distributed leafl ets containing such
a recommendation in December 2000. They
noted that no evidence exists that using a
wireless phone causes brain tumors or other
ill effects. Their recommendation to limit
wireless phone use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on scientifi c
evidence that any health hazard exists.
11. What about wireless phone interference
with medical equipment?
Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wireless
phones can interact with some electronic
devices. For this reason, the FDA helped
develop a detailed test method to measure
Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) of
implanted cardiac pacemakers and defi brillators from wireless telephones. This test
method is now part of a standard sponsored
by the Association for the Advancement of
Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The fi nal
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 defi brillators are safe from
wireless phone EMI.
The FDA has tested hearing aids for
interference from handheld wireless phones
and helped develop a voluntary standard
sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard
specifi es test methods and performance
requirements for hearing aids and wireless
phones so that no interference occurs when
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a person uses a “compatible” phone and a
“compatible” hearing aid at the same time.
This standard was approved by the IEEE in
2000.
The FDA continues to monitor the use of
wireless phones for possible interactions
with other medical devices. Should harmful
interference be found to occur, the FDA will
conduct testing to assess the interference and
work to resolve the problem.
12. Where can I fi nd additional
information?
For additional information, please refer to the
following resources:
FDA web page on wireless phones
(http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
RF Safety Program
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
International Commission on Non-lonizing
Radiation Protection
(http://www.icnirp.de)
World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project
(http://www.who.int/emf)
National Radiological Protection Board (UK)
(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/)
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use
of wireless phones in the areas where you
drive and always obey them. Also, if using
your phone while driving, please observe the
following:
•
Give full attention to driving -- driving safely
is your fi rst responsibility;
•
Use hands-free operation, if available;
•
Pull off the road and park before making or
answering a call if driving conditions or the
law require it.
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Getting to know your phone
Main screen
Volume Key
Directional
key
Left soft key
Message key
Press to
create a new
text message.
Call key
Places and
answers
(incoming) calls.
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Center soft key
Right soft key
Camera key
Press to access the
Camera.
End/Power key
Ends or rejects a call.
Returns to the
standby screen from
any menu. Hold down
for 3 seconds to turn
the phone on or off.
Installing the SIM Card and Charging the Battery
Installing the SIM Card
When you start your cellular service, you are provided with a SIM card that is loaded with your subscription details, any
optional services available, and many other features.
Important! : The SIM card and its contents 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.
SIM Card Instructions:
1 Slide the battery cover downwards and lift it away from the phone.
2 Lift the battery up and out to remove it.
3 Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts are facing downwards.
4 Align the battery’s gold contacts with the gold contacts on the phone’s battery compartment and press down on the
battery until it snaps into place.
5 Replace the battery cover by lining up the cover (as shown in the corresponding illustration below) and then sliding it
upwards until it snaps into place.
6 To charge the battery, unfasten the Headset/Charger port cover on the right side of the pone and plug in the power
adapter’s connector into it. Make sure that side ‘B’ of the small end of the adapter facing upwards. Plug in the
adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
1
4
WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone.
2
5
3
6
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Menu Map
1
Downloads
2. Call History
2.1. All Calls
2.2. Missed Calls
2.3. Received Calls
2.4. Dialed Calls
2.5. Call Duration
3. web2go
3.1. Home
3.2. Enter URL
3.3. Bookmarks
3.4. Saved pages
3.5. Recent pages
3.6. Browser settings
4. Organizer
4.1. Alarm Clock
4.2. Calendar
4.3. Tasks
4.4. Notes
4.5. Secret Notes
4.6. Calculator
4.7. Stopwatch
4.8. Date Finder
4.9. Unit Converter
4.10. World Clock
4.11. Settings
7. Help
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5. Messaging
5.1. Create Message
5.2. Inbox
5.3. Audio Postcard
5.4. Drafts
5.5. Sentbox
5.6. Saved items
5.7. Voicemail
5.8. Emoticons
5.9. Message Settings
8. Contacts
8.1. Contacts
8.2. New Contact
8.3. Speed Dial
8.4. Groups
8.5. Service Dial Numbers
8.6. Own Number
8.7. My Business Card
8.8. Settings
6. Media
6.1. Camera
6.2. Voice Recorder
6.3. Pictures
6.4. Sounds
6.5. Games & apps
6.6. Other Files
9. Settings
9.1. Profiles
9.2. Display
9.3. Connectivity
9.4. Call
9.5. Phone
9.6. Network
9.7. Application Settings
9.8. Memory Manager
9.9. Phone Information
Call History
Making a call
From the Idle screen, enter the number you
1.
wish to dial by using the keypad. To delete a
digit press .
Press to initiate the call.
2.
To end the call, press
3.
TIP! To enter + when making an
international call, press and hold .
.
Making a call from your contacts
Press the Contacts soft key from the Idle
1.
screen.
Select Contacts from the list that is displayed.
2.
Using the keypad, enter the first letter of the
3.
contact you want to call.
Press the View soft key and then select Call
4.
or press to initiate the call.
Answering and rejecting a call
When your phone rings, open the flip or
press
setting) to answer the call. When your phone
rings during an incoming call, you can silence
the ringing by pressing the Up volume key the
Silent soft key or reject the call by pressing the
right soft key twice (when you press the Silent
(depending on your Answer mode
soft key, the option changes to Reject). Note
that during the call, you can control the voice
volume by pressing the side volume keys.
TIP! You can change the settings on your
phone to answer calls in different ways.
Press the Menu soft key, select Settings,
and choose Call. Select Answer mode and
choose from Press send key, Open fl ip and
Press any key.
Speed dialing
You can assign a speed dial number to a
frequently called contact.
Press the Contacts soft key from the Idle
screen and select Speed Dial. Highlight a
Speed Dial digit, press the Add soft key and
then select a contact from your Contacts list.
Viewing your Call history
If your network supports Calling Line
Identification (CLI) you can check the call
history of missed, received, and dialed calls.
Press
most recent calls.
from the idle screen to see your
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Contacts
Searching for a contact
Press the Contacts soft key from the Idle
1.
screen.
2.
Select Contacts.
3.
Use the keypad to enter the name of the
contact you want to call. Or scroll through
the contacts using the up and down
directional keys.
Adding a new contact
Press the Contacts soft key
1.
Contact.
Enter the desired information (be sure to
2.
press the Options soft key for more contact
field options) and press the Done soft key to
save the contact.
Adding a contact to a group
You can save your contacts into different 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. In the list,
press View, then call the desired member.
Sending a business card
Press the Contacts soft key from the Idle screen,
choose My Business card, press the Options
soft key and choose Send business card. This
and select New
allows you to send your saved contact details to
another person as a business card. Choose to
send as a Text message, Multimedia msg., or via
Bluetooth.
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Messaging
Your GS170 includes functions to send text
messages and multimedia messages and as
well as the
network’s service messages.
Sending a message
Press the Menu soft key, select Messaging, and
1.
choose Create Message
Select Message and a new message editor
2.
will open. The message editor allows you
to send Text message and Multimedia
messages into one intuitive and easy
way. If you enter text only, without adding
attachments, your message will be sent as a
text message.
Enter the number or e-mail address of the
3.
recipient.
Scroll down to the Text field and enter your
4.
message.
Press the Options soft key and choose
5.
Insert to add an Image, Sound Clip,
Schedule, Business Card, Note, Text Field,
Task, or a Text template.
Press the Send soft key to send the
6.
message.
.
Entering text
You can enter alphanumeric characters using
the phone’s keypad. The following text input
methods are
available in the phone: T9 mode, Abc mode,
and 123 mode.
Note: Some fields may allow only one text
input mode (e.g. telephone
number in address book fields).
T9 mode
T9 mode uses a built-in dictionary to
recognize words you’re entering based on the
key sequences you press. Simply press each
number key once for each letter, to enter a
word, and the dictionary will recognize the
word once all the letters are entered.
Abc mode
This mode allows you to enter letters by
pressing the key labeled with the required
letter once, twice, three, or four times, until the
letter is displayed.
In a text field, toggle between Abc and T9 text
entry mode by holding down
.
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Messaging
123 mode
This mode allows you to enter numbers. You
can also add numbers while remaining in T9
or Abc mode by pressing and holding the
desired key. In a text field, press
appears on the top right of your screen.
Message folders
Press the Menu soft key, select Messaging.
The following options are available:
• Create Message - Allows you to create new
messages.
• Inbox - Recently received messages are
placed into your Inbox.
• Audio Postcard - Allows you to create a new
Audio Postcard.
• Drafts - Saved message drafts are located in
this folder.
• Sentbox - Recently sent messages are
placed here.
• Saved items - You can access your Saved
Messages, Text templates, and Multimedia
templates
• Voicemail - Allows you to call your voicemail
to check voice messages.
• Emoticons - Displays a list of emoticons
and allows you to create, edit, and delete
emoticons.
until ‘123’
Message Settings
•
configuration for your message settings.
- Allows you to set the
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Media
Press the Menu soft key and select Media to
access the following options:
Camera
Taking a photo
Use this option to take pictures. You can
also press the Camera key
screen.
Voice recorder
Use the Voice recorder function to record
voice memos or other sounds.
Pictures
The Pictures folder contains default images
and pictures taken on your phone’s camera.
Sounds
The Sounds folder contains ringtones, voice
recordings, and default sounds. From here you
can manage, send, or set sounds as ringtones.
Games and apps
Your GS170 comes with preloaded games
to keep you amused when you have time to
spare. Downloaded applications are saved to
the Applications folder.
from the Idle
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Organizer
Press the Menu soft key and select Organizer
for the following options:
Alarm Clock
You can set up to 5 alarm clocks to go off at a
specified time.
Calendar
The Calendar allows you to keep track of
schedule appointments. A square cursor is
located on the current date. You can move the
cursor to another date using the navigation
keys.
Tasks
You can view, edit, delete, and add tasks.
Notes
You can view, edit, delete, and add notes to
yourself.
Secret Notes
You can view, edit, delete, and add secret
notes to yourself. Your security code needs to
be entered when accessing this menu, thus
preventing anyone who does not have the
code from accessing it.
Calculator
The Calculator function allows your phone to
calculate simple mathematical equations.
Stopwatch
This option allows you to use your phone as a
stopwatch.
Date Finder
This function allows you to find out what the
date will be after a specified number of days.
Unit Converter
This function allows you to convert various
types of measurements into units you desire.
World Clock
You can add a required city to the list of world
clock. You can also check the current time and
major cities around the world.
Remember to adjust for Daylight Savings, if
necessary.
Settings
This feature allows you to configure various
settings for the Organizer function.
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Web2go
Accessing the Web
web2go(SM) is a portal to the Internet on your
phone. You can view your favorite websites,
download games, pictures and more.
The browser opens to the homepage, by default.
You can also manually enter an URL address and
access the associated web page (if supported
by your phone). Please note that access to all
websites may be not be possible due to your
phone’s limited capacity.
Press the Menu soft key and select web2go.
1.
To access the Web2go homepage directly,
2.
select Home. Alternately, select Enter URL and
type in your desired URL.
Accessing Bookmarks
To access the Bookmarks, press the Menu soft
key from the Idle screen, select web2go , then
select Bookmarks.
Accessing a Saved Pages
While browsing with web2go, you can save the
web pages using Save items on the Options
menu. To access the Saved Pages, press the
Menu soft key, select web2go and then select
Saved Pages.
Accessing a Recent Pages
To access the Recent Pages, press the Menu
soft key, select web2go and then select Recent
Pages.
Changing web browser settings
To change the web browser settings, press the
Menu soft key, select web2go and then select
Browser Settings. You can edit the Profiles,
Appearance settings, Cache, Cookies and
Security settings.
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Bluetooth
Changing your Bluetooth™ settings
Press the Menu soft key, select Settings
1.
select Connectivity. Choose Bluetooth.
2.
Select Settings.
The following options are available :
• My Visibility - Choose whether to show or
hide your device to other Bluetooth devices.
•
My Device Name
for your LG GS170.
Supported Services
•
profiles that your phone supports.
• My Address - View your Bluetooth address.
- Allows you to set a name
- Shows the Bluetooth
Pairing with another Bluetooth device
By pairing your GS170 and another device, the
two devices can communicate and even share
files (if the necessary profiles are supported).
Check that your GS170’s Bluetooth
1.
functionality is On and
change your visibility in the Bluetooth
Settings menu, by selecting My Visibility,
then Visible.
2.
Select Search New Device from the
Bluetooth menu.
3.
When the search is completed, Add and
Refresh will appear on screen. Highlight
the device you want to pair with and press
Visible. You can
, then
the Add soft key. Then enter the matching
passcodes.
4.
If necessary, enter, or confirm, matching
passcodes for both devices.
5.
Your phone will then connect to the other
device.
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Settings
Press the Menu soft key from the Idle screen
and select Settings for the following options:
Profi les
Allows you to select a sound profile for your
phone. You can also personalize each profile
by highlighting
press the Options soft key, then press Edit
For example, highlight the Silent mode, press
•
the Options soft key, then press Edit, and set
the Vibrate alert.
Flight mode
Use this option to activate or deactivate flight
mode. When Flight mode is active you will
not be able to make calls or, connect to the
internet.
Display
Allows you to personalize various display
settings.
Changing your connectivity settings
Your connectivity settings have already been
set up by your network operator, so you can
enjoy your new phone straightaway. If you want
to change any settings, use this menu.
Press the Menu soft key from the Idle screen,
select Settings and select Connectivity. Your
options are:
the profile you want to edit and
• Bluetooth - Set up your GS170 for Bluetooth
use. You can adapt your visibility to other
devices or connect to devices your phone is
paired with.
• Internet profiles - This menu shows the
Internet profiles. You can create new profiles,
delete or edit them using the Options menu.
However, you cannot delete or edit default
configurations.
• Access points - This menu shows the access
points list. You can create new profiles, delete
or edit them by using the Options menu.
However, you cannot delete or edit default
configurations.
Changing the call settings
You can set the menu relevant to a call. Press
the Menu soft key, select Settings and choose
Call. The following options are available:
• Call divert - Choose whether to divert your
calls and when to divert them.
Send my number
•
network provider, this option allows you
to choose whether your number will be
displayed when you call someone.
• Auto redial - Allows you to choose if you
want your phone to automatically redial the
last number if you were unable to connect.
- Depending on your
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Settings
• Answer mode - Choose whether to answer
the phone using Send key, opening the flip,
or pressing any key.
• BT answer mode - Allows you to set the
answer mode for when a Bluetooth device is
connected to the phone.
• Free call timer - Allows you to set a
predetermined number of minutes so that
you can keep track of minutes used.
• Minute minder - Allows your phone to notify
you with a tone every time a certain amount
of time passes.
• Save new number - If set to On, the phone
will prompt you to save a new (unsaved)
number after a call is completed.
• Call waiting - Depending on your network
provider, this option allows you to be alerted
when you have a call waiting.
• Call reject - Allows you to reject incoming
calls by type of caller (for example, from a
certain Group, unregistered numbers, and
more).
• Fixed dial numbers -Choose a list of
numbers that can be called from your
phone. You’ll need your PIN2 code from your
operator. Only numbers included in the fixed
dial list can be called from your phone if this
option is turned on.
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• TTY -Select to turn TTY On/TTY Off.
• Hearing Aid -Select to turn Hearing Aid On/
Hearing Aid Off
Phone
Date & Time
Allows you to set your date and time settings
on your phone.
Language
Allows you to set the phone menu and display
language.
Shortcuts
Allows you to set shortcuts that you can
access from the Idle screen by pressing the
left directional key.
Security
This function allows you to change your
security settings to keep your GS170 and the
important information it holds protected. The
following options are available:
• PIN code request - This function requires a
PIN code to be entered every time the phone
is turned on.
• Phone lock - This function locks your phone
immediately and requires a security code to
unlock
• Lock If SIM is Changed - This function
requires a PIN code to be entered every time
a new SIM card is inserted.
• Change codes - Allows you to change your
PIN code, PIN2 code, and Security Code.
Reset settings
To reset all the phone’s settings to their factory
defaults, use this menu. You will need to enter
the security code to reset your phone.
Note: The security code is “0000” by default
Network
The Network feature enables you to
automatically or manually select the network
used when roaming outside of your home
area.
Note: Consult your carrier regarding Roaming
capabilities and possible additional charges.
• Automatic - You are connected to the first
available network when roaming.
• Manual - The phone begins searching for
available networks. Highlight the desired
network and then press center soft key.
The phone scans the selected network
and attempts to connect. If a connection is
available, you are connected.
Application Settings
This menu allows you to change the available
settings for Messaging, Browser and Java.
Memory Manager
You can use the memory manager to
determine how each memory is used and see
how much space is available in the following
storage locations: Handset common memory,
Handset reserved memory, SIM memory.
Phone Information
This feature allows you to view the following
phone information: Phone Number, Model
Number and Software Version.
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Software Update
LG Mobile Phone Software Update Program
For more information on installing and using
this program, please visit http://update.
lgmobile.com.
This feature allows you to update your
software to the latest version quickly and
conveniently over the Internet without needing
to visit our service center.
As the mobile phone software update
program requires your full attention
throughout the update process, please make
sure you check all instructions and notes that
appear at each step before moving on to
the next step. Please note that removing the
USB data communication cable or batteries
during the update may seriously damage
your mobile phone. As the manufacturer
takes no responsibility for loss of data during
the update process, you are advised to back
up any important information in advance for
safekeeping.
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Accessories
There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone; some may be sold
separately. You can select these options according to your personal communication
requirements. Consult your local dealer for availability. (Items described below may be optional.)
Battery
Stereo headset
User Guide
Learn more about
GS170
your
NOTE:
• Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty.
• Accessories may vary in different regions.
.
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Travel Adapter
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Limited Warranty Statement
1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS :
LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material
and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions:
(1) The limited warranty for the product extends for TWELVE (12) MONTHS beginning on the date of purchase of the product with valid proof of
purchase, or absent valid proof of purchase, FIFTEEN (15) MONTHS from date of manufacture as determined by the unit’s manufacture date
code.
(2) The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser/
end user.
(3) This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in the U.S, including Alaska,
Hawaii, U.S. Territories and Canada.
(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 modifi ca-
tions, 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 notifi ed 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 fi tness for a particular use.
(7) Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories.
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.
(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.
(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).
3. 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 reconditioned, 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 phone. It is therefore recommended
that you back-up any such data or information prior to sending the unit to LG to avoid the permanent loss of such information.
4. STATE LAW RIGHTS:
No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, 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 specifi c legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
To obtain warranty service, please call or fax to the following telephone numbers from anywhere in the continental United States:
Tel. 1-800-793-8896 or Fax. 1-800-448-4026
Or visit http://us.lgservice.com. 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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