LG GS170 User Manual
User Guide
GS170
ENGLISH
P/N : MFL67019801 (1.0)
MW
www.lg.comPrinted in Mexico
Bluetooth QD ID B016032
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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GS170 User Guide
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
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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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For Your Safety
Charger and Adapter Safety
The charger and adapter are intended for
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indoor use only.
Insert the battery pack charger vertically
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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
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Please read the manual of proper
installation and removal of the battery.
•
Please read the manual of specifi ed
charger about charging method.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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,
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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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