Installing the SIM card6
Installing the Battery6
Removing the Battery6
Charging the Battery7
Battery Charge Level7
BASIC FUNCTIONS8
Turning the Phone On and Off8
Airplane Mode8
Making a Call9
Receiving Calls9
PLAY FM RADIO10
CAMERA10
MENU TREE11
ENTERING AND EDITING
INFORMATION12
Entering Information Using T9 Text Input 12
MESSAGES14
Text Message14
SMS Chat16
Inbox17
Outbox19
Voice Mail20
Archive in SIM21
Drafts21
Templates22
SMS Groups22
Erase Messages23
Message Settings23
MENU FEATURES24
FUNCTIONS USED DURING A CALL 46
SAFETY INFORMATION47
TIA Safety Information47
Safety Information50
Warning! Important safety information52
FDA Consumer Update54
10 Driver Safety Tips62
Consumer Information on SAR64
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices 67
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CONTENTS
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Congratulations on your purchase of the LG6300 Cellular phone that has been designed to operate with the
latest digital mobile communication technology, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). The CDMA
system has greatly enhanced voice clarity and can provide various types of advanced features.
This is an advanced and compact phone which has diverse features as follows:
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2.0 Mega Pixel Camera with Digital Zoom
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MP3 Player/ FM Radio / FM Recording
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Browser (WAP) / Bluetooth
®
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Expandable memory up to 4GB
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Large, easy-to-read, 6 lines display + 1 Icon Line + 1 Menu Line
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Messaging, Voice Mail and Caller ID
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Keypad: 10 Alphanumeric keys / 2 Function keys / 2 Soft keys / 4 navigation and 1 OK key / 1 Call key / 1
End key
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Long battery stand-by and talk time
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Smart Profile Setting
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Various ring tone selection from 32 default ring tone + Brew downloadable ring tones + MP3 + Voice
Records + FM Records
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Various Wallpapers from 8 defaults + Brew downloadable images/animation + Photos taken by phone
camera
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Menu-driven interface with prompt for easy operation and configuration
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Voice Privacy inherent with CDMA encoding
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Any Key Answer, Auto Redial, Speed Dial up to 99 memory locations
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Optional accessories with greater convenience and enhanced functionality
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Application download, Games, In Call Memo
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Airplane Mode, Rhythmic Lighting
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SMS, LMS, SMS Groups
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SMS on call reject
INTRODUCTION
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The following shows key components of your mobile phone.
PHONE COMPONENTS
1. Earpiece
2. OK Key
3. Soft Key1
4. CALL Key
5. Vibrate Mode Key
6. Microphone
7. Headset Jack
8. LCD Screen
9. 4 Way Navigation Key
10. Soft Key2/Clear
11. END/PWR Key
12. Alphanumeric Keypad
13. International Call Prefix Key
14. Key Guard
15. Side UP/DOWN
16. microSD Card Slot
17. Charger Port
18. Music/ FM Radio Hot Key
19. Camera Hot Key
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LCD Screen Displays messages & indicator
icons.
OK Key Accepts the highlighted choice when
navigating through a menu. Press Key for
Internet and Long Press Key to activate
speaker mode ON/OFF.
Soft Keys The Name of the functions, of these
keys appear on the bottom of the screen.
●
Soft Key 1
Used to acess menu in Idle Screen.
●
Soft Key 2/Clear
Used to search phonebook and clear a single
space or character. Go to previous menu.
Send SMS on call reject during an incoming
call.
CALL Key Allows user to place or answer calls.
See and redial from call history.
END/PWR Key Used to turn power On/Off and
to end a call. Using this key, you can return to the
main menu display screen. When you press once,
when a call is received, the phone stops ringing or
vibrating depending on the mode it is in. Press
twice to reject the call.
Alphanumeric Keypad These keys enable
you to enter numbers and characters and choose
menu items.
Navigation Key This Navigation key allows
quick access
Messages(short)/Message Editor(Long),
My Menu, Brew Applications,
Profiles(short)/Smart Volume(long).
Vibrate Mode Key In standby mode, set the
vibrate mode by pressing and holding the key
about 2 seconds.
Music/ FM Radio Hot Key Enables you to
quickly access to Music Menu or FM Radio. Press
this key for Music Menu access and Long Press
this key to turn on the FM Radio.
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The phone screen displays several onscreen icons which appear when the
phone is powered on.
ONSCREEN ICONS
5
Displays the strength of the signal
received by the phone and current
signal strength is indicated by the
number of bars displayed on the
screen.
No service
The phone is not receiving a system
signal.
In use. A call is in progress.
* No icon indicates the phone is in
standby mode.
Charge level. Indicates battery charge
level.
Roaming mode
General mode
Silent mode.
Alarm Set
Vibrate Only mode
Outdoor mode
Indicates that a Text Message or Voice
Mail Messages has been received.
Headset mode
Indicates that Music is being
transferred to another party via
Bluetooth
®
.
Indicates that data is being transferred
via Bluetooth
®
.
Indicates that a mono Bluetooth
®
headset is connected.
Indicates that Bluetooth
®
is activated.
MicroSD card is inserted.
Speaker mode is activated.
Background music mode
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Installing the SIM card
Your SIM card contains your phone number, service details and contacts
and must be inserted into your handset. If your SIM card is removed
then your handset becomes unusable until a valid SIM card is inserted.
Always disconnect the charger and other accessories from your
handset before inserting or removing your SIM card. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder. Make
sure that the SIM card is properly inserted and the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To
remove the SIM card, press down lightly and pull it in the reverse direction.
Note The metal contact of the SIM card can easily be damaged by scratches. Pay special
attention to the SIM card while handling.
Installing the Battery
1. Insert the top of the battery first into the top edge of the
battery compartment. Ensure the battery contacts align with
the terminals on the phone.
2. Press down the bottom of the battery until it clips into place.
3. Place the battery cover and slide it upward until it clicks into
place.
Removing the Battery
1. Make sure the power is off so that you don't lose any
stored numbers or messages.
2. Push and slide the cover downward until it comes from
the phone.
3.
Hold the bottom edge of the battery and lift the battery from the battery compartment.
INSTALLING THE SIM CARD AND BATTERY
Terminal
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Charging the Battery
To use the AC adapter charger provided with your
phone:
1. Plug the AC adapter into the electrical outlet.
2. Insert the micro USB charger of the adapter into the
AC adapter jack on the bottom of the phone. (Make
sure the battery is installed.)
●
As the phone charges, the battery icon continually displays a progression
from empty () to full (). You can also charge the battery through the
USB cable for PC or Laptops.
It takes about five hours to fully recharge a completely rundown battery.
Battery Charge Level
The battery charge level is shown at the top right of the LCD screen.
When the battery charge level becomes low, the low battery sensor will alert
you in three ways: sounding an audible tone, blinking the battery icon outline,
and POP UP displaying Recharge the battery If the battery charge level
becomes exceedingly low, the phone will automatically switch off and any
function in progress will not be saved.
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Turning the Phone On and Off
1. Install a charged battery pack or connect the phone to an external power
source such as the AC adaptor.
2. Hold down the Key for 2 seconds until the LCD screen flashes.
Note As any other communication device, avoid any unnecessary contact with the antenna
while your phone is turned on.
Airplane Mode
When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or
access online information. You may use the phone’s other features, such as
Game, Scheduler, Memo, Camera, etc. When Airplane Mode is enabled, The
message is displayed on the screen "Airplane Mode".
1. In standby mode, press Soft Key 1 Menu, , , .
2. Select On or Off and press .
BASIC FUNCTIONS
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Making a Call
Every time you make a call, follow these steps:
1. Make sure that the phone is turned on.
2. Type the phone number and then press Send.
3. To end the call press End.
Receiving Calls
1. When the phone rings or vibrate (As per mode set), press any key (except
) ordepending on the Call setting.
●
When you press once, when a call is received, the phone stops ringing
or vibrating depending on the mode it is in. Presstwice to reject the
call.
2. To end an answered call, press .
3. If you are not in the condition to receive call, press Soft Key 2 to send
predefined SMS on Call Reject to the caller during incoming call.
Note You can edit the predefined SMS on call reject.
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Your multimedia phone comes with an easy-to-use built-in 2 MP camera, which
allows you to instantly take, view, and share photos with your friends and family.
1. Press Menu, , , to take Photos.
2. Select the options to customize.(Refer to page 37.)
You can listen to the radio without attaching a headset.
1. Press Menu, , , .
Shortcut
Press and hold on the right side of the phone.
2. Press Soft Key 1 for below Options:
G Main ScreenGo to main screen.
G Tu rn OffSwitch off the FM Radio.
G FM RecordingRecord a favourite radio show. (Up to 2 hours)
G Edit ChannelAdjust and save channels manually.
G Auto ScanningAuto scan and save channels.
G Reset AllReset all channels to default mode.
G Listen ViaListen to FM Radio via Speaker or Headset.
G Go to FM RecordsListen to the radio show saved in the phone or an
external memory.
Note
Up to 12 channels can be configured. To improve the radio reception, insert a headset and
extend the headset cord, which functions as the radio antenna.
CAMERA
PLAY FM RADIO
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1. Contacts
1. Add Name
2. Find
3. Groups
4. Speed Dial
5. Copy & Move
6. Erase Names
7. My Profile
8. VCards
9. Memory Info
0. Contact Settings
2. Messages
1. Write
2. Inbox
3. Outbox
4. Voice Mail
5. Archive in SIM
6. Drafts
7. Templates
8. SMS Groups
9. Erase Messages
0
. Message Settings
3. Call History
1. Missed
2. Received
3. Dialled
4. In Call Memo
5. Call Duration
6. Erase History
4. Display
1. Service Area
2. Clock & Shortcut
3. Time & Date
4. Wallpaper
5. Menu Style
6. Menu Theme
7. Rhythmic Lighting
8. Backlight
5. Internet
1. Application
2. Browser
3. SIM Toolkit
4. Games
6. Profiles
1. Vibrate Only
2. Silent
3. General
4. Outdoor
5. Headset
7. Organiser & Tools
1. Bluetooth
2. Voice Tools
3. Schedule
4. Indian Calendar
5. Memo
6. Alarm
7. Stopwatch
8. Calculator
9. Unit Converter
0. World Clock
8. Multimedia
1. Camera
2. FM Radio
3. Music
4. My Stuff
9. Settings
1. My Menu
2. Call
3. Phone
4. Security
MENU TREE
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Entering Information Using
T9 Text Input
In the text input field, press Soft Key
1, and select entry mode by
pressing Up/Down navigation key.
There are 5 entry mode - T9En, Abc,
123, Symbols, and Smileys.
- Shift Key : Press Shift key to
change the Letter Case.
- Next Key : In T9En mode,
press to display other matching
words.
Typing In T9En(T9) Mode
For example, to write “Call the
office”, follow these steps:
1. Press: Soft Key 1, , to
change letter case to T9En mode.
2. Press: .
3. Press: to complete the word
and add a space.
4. Press:
.
5. Display: Call the office.
Typing In Abc (Multi-tap) Mode
For example, to type “LG”, follow
these steps:
1. Press: Soft Key 1, , to
change letter case to Abc mode.
2. Press: to change to ABC
Caps Lock mode.
3. Press: .
4. Display: LG.
ENTERING AND EDITING INFORMATION
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123 (Numbers) Mode
Type numbers using one keystroke
per number.
To change to 123 mode in a text entry
field, press Soft Key 1, ,
and select 123 mode.
Symbols/Smileys Mode
To change to Symbols/Smileys mode
in a text entry field, press Soft Key 1,
and select Symbol or Smileys
mode.
Press to cycle through the
desired items. To select item, Press
the assigned number key.
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Text Message
LMS(Long Message Service) allows you to send a message up to 462
characters at a time. Before sending LMS message, total number of SMS
packets formed are intimated to the user and confirmation is taken to send.
Maximum 3 packets of English messages can be sent. Each LMS packet is
received as individual message. Every LMS message shows the packet
sequence number in the message for ex: In case of 3 packets, <1/3>, <2/3>,
<3/3>.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Write.
3. Select Text Message.
4. Type your desired message and press Soft Key 1 Options.
G TemplatesSelect a sample message.
G Text ModeSelect text type (entry mode).
G Save Save message to draft.
G Add SignatureInsert signature (pre edited in Msg Setting).
G Insert NumberInsert the desired number saved in phone.
G Copy textUse to copy the text previously entered.
MESSAGES
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G Paste textPaste the copied text.
5. After pressing OK Key Send, enter the contact number where the message is
to be sent, enter the next recipients address by pressing . You can add
up to 20 recipients. Press Soft Key 1 Options.
G Find NamesSelect a phonebook entry.
G Recent SMSSelect a recent SMS sent number.
G SMS GroupsSelect SMS Group.
6. After entering the phone number, press Soft key 1 Options and select utility
for your message.
G PriorityAllows you to give the priority to message. Normal
or Urgent.
G Delivery AckThis function allows you to know whether the
message is successfully transmitted to other party
or not when the transmitted message is received in
other party’s phone. If you want to activate this
function, set to On.
G Deferred DeliveryAllows you to delay sending the message until the
G Validity PeriodIndicates the validity of message delivery to the
Short Message Service Center (SMSC) without
being transmitted to the destination address for
certain periods of time. Those messages will be
deleted within the programmed time frame. Validity
time frames are as follows: Default/30 Minutes/
1 Hour/2 Hours/12 Hours/1 Day/2 Days.
G Save Sent Message You can save this message in Outbox.
7. Press OK Key Send to send your message.
SMS Chat
SMS Chat enhances your text message experience.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Write.
3. Select SMS Chat.
4. Insert mobile number of other party and your chat name and press OK Key
Next.
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5. Type your message.
6. Press Soft Key 1 Options:
G TemplatesSelect message from preloaded template.
G Text ModeAllows you to select text type.
G Change Chat Name Change your chat name.
G Change ReceiverChange contact number of receiver.
G Single Line EditSelect editing mode from Single Line Editor.
G Scroll ModeSelect scroll mode.
G Copy text
G ExitExit from SMS chat.
7. Press to send the message.
Inbox
Received Text messages (SMS) may be searched, and the contents may be
viewed. Received messages are sorted in an order of unread messages and
read messages. Up to 100 messages can be stored.
To view the list of the received SMS messages.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Inbox.
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3. After selecting the desired message with , press Soft Key 1 Options.
G ReplyThis allows you to reply to the selected message.
G EraseDelete the selected message from the inbox.
G MarkMark multiple messages to delete at a time.
G Mark AllMark all the messages to delete at a time.
4. After selecting the desired message with ,press Soft Key 3 View and
then press Soft Key 1 Options
G EraseDelete the Selected message from the inbox
G SMSChatTo invoke SMSChat
G ForwardYou can modify and forward the message you've
got.
G To ArchiveTo Copy/Move the Selected message to Archive.
G Save AddressTo save the recipients' address.
G Reply w CopyReply With Selected Message content.
G Add to TemplatesAdds the Selected Message to Templates.
G Copy TextTo copy the Selected message content.
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Outbox
There are SMS Outbox.
Up to 15 sent messages and 15 unsent messages can be stored in each Outbox.
Users may view lists and contents of sent messages or unsent messages in this
menu. To save a message in Outbox “Save Sent Message” should be selected in
“Message Settings”.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Outbox.
3. Select Sent or Unsent.
Sent SMS Outbox Options
G ForwardYou can modify and forward the message you've
got.
G EraseDelete the selected message from the Outbox.
G MarkMark multiple messages to delete at a time.
G Mark AllMark all the messages to delete at a time.
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Unsent SMS Outbox Options
G ResendTry to resend the message.
G ForwardYou can modify and forward the message.
G EraseDelete the selected message from the Outbox.
G MarkMark multiple messages to delete at a time.
G Mark All Mark all the messages to delete at a time.
Voice Mail
Allows you to view the new voice messages recorded in the voice mail box.
Once you exceed the storage limit, the old messages will be overwritten. When
you have a new voice message your phone will alert you.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Voice Mail.
3. Press to listen to a voice mail. While you are answering a call, if you
have a new message, the sender’s number will be displayed on the screen.
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Archive in SIM
Archive allows you to store your messages in a different folder in the SIM card.
Storage capacity depends on your SIM card.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Archive in SIM.
3. After selecting the desired message with , press Soft Key 1 Options.
Reply/Erase/Mark/Mark All
Drafts
10 SMS can be saved in Drafts.
When a user is interrupted by a call while composing a message or sending
fails, message can be saved to Drafts by user selection.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Drafts.
3. After selecting the desired message with , press Soft Key 1 Options.
Erase/Mark/Mark All/Edit.
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Templates
There are 10 predefined phrases included in the Templates. (10 in English) You
can add up 20 templates more. A total of 30 templates can be saved.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Templates.
NoteOnly Added templates can be deleted.
SMS Groups
SMS Groups consist of 5 SMS Groups with each group consisting of maximum
10 members. After selecting a group, send a message to the phone number of
the selected group member.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select SMS Groups.
3. After selecting the desired message group with key, press Soft Key 1
Options. View/Rename/Clear Group/Clear All
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Erase Messages
Allows you to erase messages in each message box.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Erase Messages.
3. Select the item of choice with up/down key then press Soft Key 1
Options. Read/All/Delivery Ack
Message Settings
Allows you to configure settings for messages.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Message Settings.
3. Select the item of choice with up/down key then press .
Customize Msg settings for your preference.
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Contacts
AAddddNNaammee
MMeennuu11..11
Store up to 1000 contacts, adding 3
phone numbers + E-mail address +
Caller ID + Group assign to each entry
+ Memo + Ringtone + Message tone.
Note
You can select the memory where the contacts
are stored.
FFiinndd
MMeennuu11..22
To find phone numbers you have
stored in the Phone Book.
Options available here.
G Erase
G Copy to SIM
G Move to SIM
G Find Group
G SIM Card Only Allows you to View
only contacts from Sim Card.
G Phone Only Allows you to View
only contacts from Phone Memory
G Text Mode
G Mark /Mark All Select multiple
contacts to delete, copy, or move
at a time.
GGrroouuppss
MMeennuu11..33
This is a function for managing
groups, group name and setting Ring
tones for each group members.
SSppeeeeddDDiiaall
MMeennuu11..44
Speed Dial allows you to make a call
faster by just pressing a
corresponding number. Speed dial
location avaialble 1 to 99.
MENU FEATURES
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Note
Speed dial can be assigned to contacts in the
phone memory.
CCooppyy&&MMoovvee
MMeennuu11..55
Select Storage Type between Phone
to SIM and SIM to Phone.
EErraasseeNNaammeess
MMeennuu11..66
Erase names and numbers saved in
phone Book.
Options available here.
G Find Group
G SIM Card Only Allows you to view
only contacts from Sim Card.
G Phone Only Allows you to View
only contacts from Phone Memory
G Text Mode
G Mark All Select multiple contacts
to delete, copy, or move at a time.
MMyyPPrrooffiillee
MMeennuu11..77
Store your personal details in my
profile such as name, phone
numbers, Email and memo.
VVCCaarrddss
MMeennuu11..88
Allows users to view and import
VCards.
MMeemmoorryyIInnffoo
MMeennuu11..99
Allows you to check memory
infomation of Phone & SIM.
CCoonnttaaccttSSeettttiinnggss
MMeennuu11..00
You can adjust
G Memory in Use Select the
memory where to save contacts
information from Phone, SIM,Phone & SIM, and Always Ask.
G Search Type Allows you to select
the search type between SearchAll and Search by Group.
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Messages
WWrriittee
MMeennuu22..11
((RReeffeerrttooppaaggee1144--1166..))
Write and send Message. Allows you
to send a message up to 160/462
characters at a time.
IInnbbooxx
MMeennuu22..22
Received Text messages, Page,
Delivery Ack, lists may be searched,
and the contents may be viewed. Up
to 100 messages can be stored.
OOuuttbbooxx
MMeennuu22..33
Upto 30 messages can be stored in
the Outbox.
VVooiicceeMMaaiill
MMeennuu22..44
Allows you to view the new voice
messages recorded in the voice mail
box.
AArrcchhiivveeiinnSSIIMM
MMeennuu22..55
Archive allows you to store your
messages in a different folder in the
SIM card. Storage capacity depends
on your SIM card.
DDrraaffttss
MMeennuu22..66
When a user is interrupted by a call
while composing a message,
messages automatically get saved.
Up to 10 can be stored.
TTeemmppllaatteess
MMeennuu22..77
There are 10 predefined phrases (10
in English )included in the Templates.
You can add up to 20 templates more.
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SSMMSSGGrroouuppss
MMeennuu22..88
Msg Groups consists of 5 SMS
Groups with each group consisting of
maximum 10 members.
EErraasseeMMeessssaaggeess
MMeennuu22..99
Allows you to erase messages in
each message box.
MMeessssaaggeeSSeettttiinnggss
MMeennuu22..00
Message Settings can be configured
for new messages such as priority,
delivery acknowledgement, Validity &
signature etc.
Call History
MMiisssseedd
MMeennuu33..11
Allows you to view list of all Missed
Calls. (Maximum 90 numbers are
possible including Missed, Received
and Dialled)
RReecceeiivveedd
MMeennuu33..22
Allows you to view list of all Received
Calls. (Maximum 90 numbers are
possible including Missed, Received
and Dialled)
DDiiaalllleedd
MMeennuu33..33
Allows you to view list of all Dialled
Calls. (Maximum 90 numbers are
possible including Missed, Received
and Dialled)
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IInnCCaallllMMeemmoo
MMeennuu44..33
Save the phone numbers taken
During a call and view the list of
numbers present in In Call Memo.
(Maximum 20 numbers are possible.)
CCaallllDDuurraattiioonn
MMeennuu44..33
View the duration and number of
recent calls you have dialled and
received. Also reset the time counter.
EErraasseeHHiissttoorryy
MMeennuu33..66
Erase the contents of each of the
three call histories.
Display
Allows you to customize display
settings.
SSeerrvviicceeAArreeaa
MMeennuu44..11
This menu displays the current
SDCA/calling area the user is in.
CClloocckk&&SShhoorrttccuutt
MMeennuu44..22
Select various clock formats to be
displayed in standby mode.
TTiimmee&&DDaattee
MMeennuu44..33
Allows you to select time & date type.
WWaallllppaappeerr
MMeennuu44..44
Allows you to choose the kind of
background to be displayed on the
phone in standby mode.
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MMeennuuSSttyyllee
MMeennuu44..55
Allows you to select the menu style
Icon or List.
MMeennuuTThheemmee
MMeennuu44..66
Allows you to select the menu theme
Theme 1 and Theme 2.
RRhhyytthhmmiiccLLiigghhttiinngg
MMeennuu44..77
You can set rhythmic lighting as On or
Off. Used for an incoming call or
alarms (scheduler or alarm).
BBaacckklliigghhtt
MMeennuu44..88
Choose the settings of the LCD
backlight.
Internet
AApppplliiccaattiioonn
MMeennuu55..11
You can access the MobileShop and
purchase diverse applications. An
additional cost is incurred when
connecting to this service and
downloading Apps. Check your data
charges with your network provider.
BBrroowwsseerr
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LG6300 supports Web Browser
through WAP 2.0. Enjoy the Internet
view and easy access to the Internet
on the go.
Browser Menus
G Home Page Returns to Home
Page.
G History Displays the list of visited
web pages.
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G Bookmarks You can add
bookmarks.
G Refresh Allows you to reload the
current web page.
G Go To URL Allows entry of URL to
access a specific web page.
G Clear Allows you to clear history,
cache, cookies or auto fill.
G Advanced Allows you to use the
options like Restart Browser,
Delete Cookies, Setting Default
Homepage, Setting Scroll Mode
and so on.
G About Displays the current
browser information.
Press and hold to exit the
Browser.
Press to clear contents in the
Browser menus such as Home Page
or Bookmarks.
Disclaimer
WAP availability depends on the service
availability with the Operator.
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In addition to the functions available in
the phone, your service provider may
offer additional applications.
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You can play Sudoku or ZooZooClub
game. For more information, please
refer to Help or Key Info in the menu.
Profile let you set your phone’s sound
settings to your environment. Each
profile (Except Vibrate Only) contains
settings for your phone’s Ring Type, Ring
Tone, Key Tone, Ringer Volume,
Headset Volume, Key Volume, Message
Alert and Auto Answer.
Organiser & Tools
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The LG6300 is compatible with
devices that support the Bluetooth
®
headset (HSP), hands-free (HFP),
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile
(A2DP), File Transfer Profile (FTP),
Audio/Video Control Transport
Protocol (AVRCP), dial-up networking
(DUN), object push (OPP). You may
create and store 20 pairings within
the LG6300 and connect to one
device at a time. The approximate
communication range for Bluetooth
®
wireless technology is up to 30 feet
(10 meters).
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Supported file formats for Bluetooth
FTP and OPP:
Sound files [MP3, WMA,pmd, mid,
amr, aac,m4a]
Image files [jpg,bmp,png,gif]
Video files [3gp,3g2,mp4]
VCard[vcf]
Voice Records [qcp]
Note
Read the user guide of each Bluetooth
®
accessory that you are trying to pair with your
phone because the instructions may be
different. When downloading over resolution
1600 x 1200 image through Bluetooth
®
, the
image is not displayed on the phone.
Your phone is based on the Bluetooth
®
specification, but it is not guaranteed to work
with all devices enabled with Bluetooth
®
wireless technology. Phone does not support
ALL Bluetooth
®
OBEX Profiles.
Turning Bluetooth®On and Off
Press Soft Key 1 Menu, , ,
.
Note
By default, your phone's Bluetooth
®
feature is
turned off.
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu
Press Soft Key 1 Menu, , ,
.
G My Device Name: Rename your
phone for Bluetooth.
G Supported Services: Lists all the
Bluetooth services provided by the
phone.
G My Address: Check My Bluetooth
Address.
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Setting Your Bluetooth Visibility
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, , ,
.
2. Select Visible or Hidden using
and press .
Pairing Bluetooth Devices
Pairing is the process that allows the
handset to locate, establish, and
register 1-to-1 connection with the
target device.
1. Follow the Bluetooth
®
accessory
instructions to set the device to
pairing mode.
2. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, , ,
.
3. Press Soft Key 1 Search. Your
phone will display a list of
discovered in-range Bluetooth
devices.
4. Select a device and press .
5. Enter the passcode and press
Note
Consult the Bluetooth® accessory instructions
for the appropriate passcode (typically “0000” 4 zeroes for pairing with devices like Bluetooth
Handsfree, Bluetooth Headset, Bluetooth Printer
etc.,).
6. Press Connect.
(Bluetooth®Headset or Bluetooth
®
Handsfree are available to
connect.)
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7. Once connected, you will see the
device listed in the Paired Devices
menu and the Bluetooth®device
connected icon will show up
on your enunciator when
connected to the Bluetooth
®
device. You can also check out the
connection with a check box icon
on the paired devices list.
Tip
Bluetooth®wireless connection is dependent on
your Bluetooth
®
devices. You may only be able to
connect with one at one time. LG6300 supports
both Mono Headset and Stereo Headset.
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You can record a voice and check the
Voice Recorder/In Call Voice Memos.
G Voice Recorder: Maximum up to
120 minutes
G In Call Voice Memos: Maximum up
to 30 minutes
And this can be affected by the
phone memory usage.
Auto Rec/ Auto Save feature is
available for One touch recording.
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Simply store your appointments and
your phone alerts you with a
reminder of your appointment. Up to
60 events, can be saved.
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Write To-Dos. Up to 40 Events can be
saved.
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After entering a D-Day, select Show
option to display the D-Day counter in
standby mode.
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Gives Vara, Rasi, Tithi, Yoga, Karana,
Nakshatra, festivals, lunar phases,
Rahu, Guli,Yamagandam kala and
some more information.
Disclaimer
The data for the Indian Calendar has been
collected from various sources and compiled.
Even though utmost care is taken to provide you
the authenticated information, the source of
origin of data may not be 100% accurate.
Subscribers are advised to exercise their own
discretion while using this application.
LG neither warrants any claim nor subscribe to
the source of data. LG shall in no way be held
responsible for any kind of mishap or damage or
loss.
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Write memos. Up to 40 Memos, can
be saved.
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To change an event alarm time. Up to
4, can be saved. (Alarm1~3 and Quick
Alarm)
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Allows you to take an accurate
measurement of time.
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Calculate simple mathematical, EMI,
BMI and City distance computations.
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Disclaimer
The term “distance” in Distance Calculator
refers to the aerial distance, and the values are
approximate to actual values.
The Formulas for BMI and EMI calculations are
collected from various sources, and in turn may
not be 100% accurate.
Subscribers are advised to exercise their own
discretion while using these applications. LG
shall in no way be held responsible for any kind
of mishap, damage or loss.
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You can select the following unit, and
enter the value you would like to
convert from, followed by the unit you
would like to convert to. Currency,
Is useful if you need to make a call to
another country, and you are not sure
about the time difference.
DST(Daylight-saving time) can be
customized by option menu.
Note
To Enable or Disable DST press Options and
select DST.
Multimedia
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Allows you to take pictures,take
Movies, make Slide Show, check
galleries and memory infomation.
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Take a Photo. You can customize
various options before taking a photo.
G Illumination: General, Night
G Meter: Total, Centre
Note
Metering is the method how the camera
measures the brightness of a subject.
Total: If meter is total, camera will get the
information about the light exposure from all
area.
Center: measures light only in the spot
metering circle in the centre of the frame. It's
suitable for taking a picture of a subject with
strong contrast or measuring the light of a
specific area of the screen.
G Filter: No, B&W, Negative, Sepia
G Resolution: 1600x1200, 1280x960,
640x480, 320x240, 220x176,
Phonebook
G Storage: Choose memory location
Internal, External
G Conti.shot: 1Sheet
Note
The number of shots availabledepends on
the resolution.
G W/B: Auto, Fluore, Tungsten,
Daylight, Cloudy
G Quality: Low qual, Mid qual, High
qual
G Timer: No, 3 Sec, 5 Sec, 10 Sec, 15
Sec
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Allows you take a photo in diverse
frames. Scroll through the frames
using .
G Filter: No, B&W, Negative, Sepia
G Storage: Choose memory location
Internal, External
G W/B: Auto, Fluore, Tungsten,
Daylight, Cloudy
G Quality: Low qual, Mid qual, High
qual
G Timer: No, 3 Sec, 5 Sec, 10 Sec, 15
Sec
G Illumination: General, Night
G Meter: Total, Centre
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Record a video. You can customize
various option before taking a video.
Options Available are
G W/B : Auto, Fluore, Tungsten,
Daylight, Cloudy.
G Quality : Low qual, Mid qual,
High qual
G Filter : No, B&W, Negative, Sepia
G Storage : Choose memory location
Internal / External
1. Press to record a video.
2. Press to stop recording.
Press Soft Key 1 to pause
recording.
3. Press to save the recording. It
can be viewed in My Movie Gallery.
Note
You can record a video up to 50 minutes (based
on memory available in the internal memory)/
140 minutes (in an external memory).
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Shows the photos captured.
User can copy or move the images
from phone memory to External
memory card.
Also photos can be transferred to PC
through PC Sync and can be sent to
other phones via Bluetooth.
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Shows the Movies recorded.
User can copy or move the movies
from phone memory to External
memory card.
Also movies can be transferred to PC
through PC Sync and can be sent to
other phones via Bluetooth.
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Shows you the selected photo
consecutively. You can add the
photos of which resolution is 640X480
or 320X240 for a slide show. And they
should not have thumbnails.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Add.
2. Select a location to put an image
and press Soft Key 1 Add.
3. Choose an image using and
press Select.
4. Repeat Step 2-3 to add images.
(You can add up to 9 images for a
slide show)
5. Press to move the effect field
and select the desired effect.
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6. Press . Select whether to input
theme or not.
7. Press Soft Key 1 Options and select
Save to save the created slide
show.
Note
Slide Show can only be set from Internal
Memory.
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1. Auto Saving: Select whether to
save a photo automatically after
taking.
2. Shutter Sound: Select the desired
shutter sound from the four options
available.
3. Erase Gallery: Clear each gallery.
4. Lock All Galleries: Lock all the
galleries.
5. Memory Usage: User can set
Internal or External memory for
photo or movie storage.
6. Reset Settings: Reset the Camera
settings to the default setting.
Note
Default lock code is 0000.
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View the memory usage status.
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The radio supports features, such as
editing channels, auto scan, reset
channels, and several output
methods of sounds. In addition, while
listening to the radio, the other
functions, supported by phone, can
be used at the same time.
(Refer to page 10.)
FM Recording : You can record FM Radio
shows or Songs. Maximum hour for FM
recording is 2 hours. FM Record is stored in my
stuff. You can set FM record as Ringtone or
Alarm.
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LG6300 has built-in music player so
you can play all your favourite music.
1. Music Box: View all the songs
stored in phone/external memory.
2. My List: Contains any playlists you
have created.
3. MP3 Skins: Select the desired MP3
skin.
Transferring music to your phone
1. Connect the phone and your
computer using a compatible USB
cable.
2. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
, .
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3. Select Mass Storage Mode. The
computer will recognize the phone
as a removable disk.
4. Drag and drop music files from your
computer into "User/MP3" folder.
5. When you are finished, disconnect
the phone. (Note: Do not
disconnect phone while the
transfer in progress.)
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Files are categorized by Images/
Movies/Sounds/Musics/VCards. You
can manage them, set them as
Ringtone, Alarm, a Caller ID,
Wallpaper and so on. Select MemoryInfo to view the current memory
status.
Settings
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Lets you access to favorite menu
quickly by customising my menu.
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Call forward lets you forward all your
incoming calls to another number or
Voice Mail connection.
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While a call is in progress, you may
hear two beeps indicating another
incoming call. When call waiting is
enabled, you may put the active call
on hold while you answer the other
incoming call.
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You can reject calls from assigned
numbers or assigned groups. (The
default lock code is 0000.)
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When your phone rings, press Any key
to answer except .
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Set the length of time the phone waits
before automatically redialing a
number when the attempted call fails.
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Set the voice privacy feature for
CDMA calls as Standard or Enhanced.
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On/Off the function of Audio
AGC(Auto Gain Control) system.
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You can set your phone to display the
elapsed time while a call is active.
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This is a function to alert you that the
call connection has been established.
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Edit the message, which you want to
send during the call reject by
pressing right soft key.
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User can make a international call by
using '+' code as international prefix
during idle number editing. If user
input '+' code during idle number
editing and press send key, '+' code
is changed to user-defined
international prefix.
Hold '#' key, '#' is changed '+'.
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Allows you to protect the keypad of
your phone from accidental dialing.
Key Guard feature locks the keypad
automatically after some specified
seconds as selected by the user. The
auto key guard can be set from the
phone settings menu item. When set
as Enable, you can set time from 10
sec to 9 min:59 secs.
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When your phone is in Airplane
Mode, it cannot send or receive any
calls or access online information.
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Your phone can be used as a mass
storage device if you have a memory
card inserted. Select the USB
connection mode.
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Alerts you when service changes.
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View the S/W, PRL and H/W version.
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When activated On, phone requests
you to enter PIN Code for card-holder
verification. When booting phone, enter
the PIN Code (personal identification
number) of SIM Card. Without PIN
Code, user cannot access contact info,
SMS or make a call/answer a call.
Default PIN Code is 0000.
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Keeps your phone from unauthorized
use. (Default Lock Code is 0000)
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You can call these numbers 100, 101,
102 even when the phone is locked or
restricted.
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New Lock Code allows you to enter a
new four-digit Lock Code or PIN Code
number.
Note
Default lock code is 0000.
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Clears the memory. (Lock code is
required.)
Note
Default Lock code is 0000
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Deletes all information saved in
Phone Book or all data saved in
phone and go back to default value or
reset some of the menu settings to
their original values.
It allows you to find contact lists from
your phonebook.
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DDuurriinnggaaCCaallll::PPrreessss
During a call, to activate or cancel
speaker quickly, press again.
FUNCTIONS USED DURING A CALL
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TIA Safety Information
Th
e 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 scientific literature. For
example, over 120 scientists, engineers,
and physicians from universities,
government health agencies, and industry
reviewed the available body of research to
develop the ANSI
Standard (C95.1).
The de
sign of your phone complies with
the FCC guidelines (and those standar
ds).
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
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shoulder.
Tips on Efficient Operation
For your phone to operate most efficiently:
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.
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 first 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.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is
shielded from RF signals. However, certain
electronic equipment may not be shielded
against the RF signals from your wireless
phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers
Association recommends that a minimum
separation of six (6) inches be maintained
between a handheld wireless phone and a
pacemaker to avoid potential interference
with the pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with the
independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
●
Should ALWAYS keep the phone more
than six (6) inches from their
pacemaker when the phone is turned
ON;
●
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
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interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere
with some hearing aids.
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.
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
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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.
Safety Information
Please read and observe the following
information for safe and proper use of your
phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep
the user guide in an accessible place at all
times after reading it.
Caution!
Violation of the instructions
may cause minor or serious damage to
the product.
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.
●
Use the correct adapter for your phone
when using the battery pack charger
abroad.
●
Only use the approved battery charger.
Otherwise, you may cause serious
damage to your phone.
Battery Information and Care
●
Please dispose of your battery properly
or take it to your local wireless carrier
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for recycling.
●
The battery doesn't need to be empty
before recharging.
●
Use only LG-approved chargers specific
to your phone model since they are
designed to maximize battery life.
●
Do not disassemble or short-circuit the
battery.
●
Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean.
●
Replace the battery when it no longer
provides acceptable performance. The
battery can be recharged several
hundred times before replacement.
●
Recharge the battery after long periods
of non-use to maximize battery life.
●
Battery life will vary due to usage
patterns and environmental conditions.
●
Use of extended backlighting, Browser,
and data connectivity kits affect battery
life and talk/standby times.
●
The self-protection function of the
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.
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards
●
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.
●
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 firmly connected. If not, it may cause
excessive heat or fire.
●
If you put your phone in the 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.
●
Don’t short-circuit the battery. 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. Short-circuit of the terminal
may damage the battery and cause an
explosion.
●
Do not disassemble or crush the
battery. It may cause a fire.
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General Notice
●
Using a damaged battery or placing a
battery in your mouth may cause
serious injury.
●
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.
●
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.
●
Do not immerse your phone in water. 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.
●
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 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.
Warning! Important safety
information
Avoiding hearing damage
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Permanent hearing loss may occur if you
use your phone and/or headset at a high
volume. Set the volume to a safe level. You
can adapt over time to a higher volume of
sound that may sound normal but can be
damaging to your hearing. If you
experience ringing in your ears or muffled
speech, stop listening and have your
hearing checked. The louder the volume,
the less time is required before your
hearing could be affected. Hearing experts
suggest that to protect your hearing:
●
Limit the amount of time you use your
phone and/or headset at high volume.
●
Avoid turning up the volume to block out
noisy surroundings.
●
Turn the volume down if you can’t hear
people speaking near you.
For information about how to set a
maximum volume limit on your phone, see
the features guide for your phone.
Using your phone safely
Use of your phone while operating a
vehicle is not recommended and is illegal
in some areas. Be careful and attentive
while driving. Stop using your phone if you
find it disruptive or distracting while
operating any type of vehicle or performing
any other activity that requires your full
attention.
Avoiding hearing damage
Permanent hearing loss may occur if you
use your headset at a high volume. Set the
volume to a safe level. You can adapt over
time to a higher volume of sound that may
sound normal but can be damaging to your
hearing. If you experience ringing in your
ears or muffled speech, stop listening and
have your hearing checked. The louder the
volume, the less time is required before
your hearing could be affected. Hearing
experts suggest that to protect your
hearing:
●
Limit the amount of time you use
headset at high volume.
●
Avoid turning up the volume to block out
noisy surroundings.
●
Turn the volume down if you can’t hear
people speaking near you.
For information about how to set a
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maximum volume limit on your handset,
please refer to the features guide for your
handset.
Using headsets safely
Use of headsets to listen to music while
operating a vehicle is not recommended
and is illegal in some areas. Be careful and
attentive while driving. Stop using this
device if you find it disruptive or distracting
while operating any type of vehicle or
performing any other activity that requires
your full attention.
FDA Consumer
Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Consumer Update on Mobile Phones:
1. Do wireless phones pose a health
hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not
show that any health problems are
associated with using wireless phones.
There is no proof, however, that wireless
phones are absolutely safe. Wireless
phones emit low levels of Radio Frequency
(RF) energy in the microwave range while
being used. They also emit very low levels
of RF when in standby mode. Whereas
high levels of RF can produce health
effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low
level RF that does not produce heating
effects causes no known adverse health
effects. Many studies of low level RF
exposures have not found any biological
effects. Some studies have suggested that
some biological effects 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 radiation-emitting consumer
products such as wireless phones before
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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 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 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
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
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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
conflicting results, and many studies have
suffered from flaws in their research
methods. Animal experiments investigating
the effects of Radio Frequency (RF) energy
exposures characteristic of wireless
phones have yielded conflicting results that
often cannot be repeated in other
laboratories. A few animal studies,
however, have suggested that low levels of
RF could accelerate the development of
cancer in laboratory animals. However,
many of the studies that showed increased
tumor development used animals that had
been genetically engineered or treated
with cancer-causing chemicals so as to be
pre-disposed to develop cancer in the
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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 cancer-causing
agent and the time tumors develop — if
they do — may be many, many years. The
interpretation of epidemiological studies is
hampered by difficulties in measuring
actual RF exposure during day-to-day use
of wireless phones. Many factors affect
this measurement, such as the angle at
which the phone is held, or which model of
phone is used.
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6. What is the FDA doing to find 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 influential
result of this work has been the
development of a detailed agenda of
research needs that has driven the
establishment of new research programs
around the world. The project has also
helped develop a series of public
information documents on EMF issues.
The FDA and the Cellular
Telecommunications & Internet
Association (CTIA) have a formal
Cooperative Research And Development
Agreement (CRADA) to do research on
wireless phone safety. The FDA provides
the scientific 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 find 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 Specific Absorption Rate
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(SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).
The FCC limit is consistent with the safety
standards developed by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE)
and the National Council on Radiation
Protection and Measurement. The
exposure limit takes into consideration the
body’s ability to remove heat from the
tissues that absorb energy from the
wireless phone and is set well below levels
known to have effects. Manufacturers of
wireless phones must report the RF
exposure level for each model of phone to
the FCC. The FCC website
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives
directions for locating the FCC
identification number on your phone so you
can find your phone’s RF exposure level in
the online listing.
8. What has 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 Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body
Due to Wireless Communications Devices:
Experimental Techniques”, sets forth the
first consistent test methodology for
measuring the rate at which RF is
deposited in the heads of wireless phone
users. The test method uses a tissuesimulating 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.
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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, the scientific data
do not demonstrate that wireless phones
are harmful. But if you are concerned
about the RF exposure from these
products, you can use measures like those
described above to reduce your RF
exposure from wireless phone use.
10. What about children using wireless
phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a
danger to users of wireless phones,
including children and teenagers. If you
want to take steps to lower exposure to
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 leaflets
containing such a recommendation in
December 2000. They noted that no
evidence exists that using a wireless
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phone causes brain tumors or other ill
effects. Their recommendation to limit
wireless phone use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on
scientific evidence that any health hazard
exists.
11. What about wireless phone
interference with medical equipment?
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
defibrillators from wireless telephones.
This test method is now part of a standard
sponsored by the Association for the
Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
(AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the
FDA, medical device manufacturers, and
many other groups, was completed in late
2000. This standard will allow
manufacturers to ensure that cardiac
pacemakers and defibrillators are safe
from wireless 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 specifies test methods and
performance requirements for hearing aids
and wireless phones so that no
interference occurs when a person uses a
“compatible” phone and a “compatible”
hearing aid at the same time. This standard
was approved by the IEEE in 2000.
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 find additional
information?
For additional information, please refer to
the following resources:
FDA web page on wireless phones
(http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/)
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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/)
10 Driver Safety Tips
Your wireless phone gives you the
powerful ability to communicate by voice
almost anywhere, anytime. An important
responsibility accompanies the benefits of
wireless phones, one that every user must
uphold.
When operating a car, driving is your first
responsibility. When using your wireless
phone behind the wheel of a car, practice
good common sense and remember the
following tips:
1. Get to know your wireless phone and its
features such as speed dial and redial.
Carefully read your instruction manual
and learn to take advantage of valuable
features most phones offer, including
automatic redial and memory. Also,
work to memorize the phone keypad so
you can use the speed dial function
without taking your attention off the
road.
2. When available, use a hands-free
device. A number of hands-free
wireless phone accessories are readily
available today. Whether you choose an
installed mounted device for your
wireless phone or a speaker phone
accessory, take advantage of these
devices if available to you.
3. Make sure you place your wireless
phone within easy reach and where you
can reach it without removing your eyes
from the road. If you get an incoming
call at an inconvenient time, if possible,
let your voicemail answer it for you.
4. Suspend conversations during
hazardous driving conditions or
situations. Let the person you are
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speaking with know you are driving; if
necessary, suspend the call in heavy
traffic or hazardous weather conditions.
Rain, sleet, snow, and ice can be
hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a
driver, your first responsibility is to pay
attention to the road.
5. Don’t take notes or look up phone
numbers while driving. If you are
reading an address book or business
card, or writing a “to-do” list while
driving a car, you are not watching
where you are going. It is common
sense. Do not get caught in a
dangerous situation because you are
reading or writing and not paying
attention to the road or nearby vehicles.
6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if
possible, place calls when you are not
moving or before pulling into traffic. Try
to plan your calls before you begin your
trip or attempt to coincide your calls
with times you may be stopped at a stop
sign, red light, or otherwise stationary.
But if you need to dial while driving,
follow this simple tip -- dial only a few
numbers, check the road and your
mirrors, then continue.
7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional
conversations that may be distracting.
Stressful or emotional conversations
and driving do not mix; they are
distracting and even dangerous when
you are behind the wheel of a car.
Make people you are talking with
aware you are driving and if necessary,
suspend conversations which have the
potential to divert your attention from
the road.
8. Use your wireless phone to call for help.
Your wireless phone is one of the
greatest tools you can own to protect
yourself and your family in dangerous
situations -- with your phone at your
side, help is only three numbers away.
Dial 100 for Police, 101 for Gendarmerie
Royale or 102 for Ambulance, Pompiers.
Remember, it’s a free call on your
wireless phone!
9. Use your wireless phone to help others
in emergencies. Your wireless phone
provides you a perfect opportunity to be
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a “Good Samaritan” in your community.
If you see an auto accident, crime in
progress or other serious emergency
where lives are in danger, call 100 for
Police, 101 for Gendarmerie Royale or
102 for Ambulance, Pompiers, as you
would want others to do for you.
10. Call roadside assistance or a special
wireless non-emergency assistance
number when necessary. Certain
situations you encounter while driving
may require attention, but are not
urgent enough to merit a call for
emergency services. But you can still
use your wireless phone to lend a hand.
If you see a broken-down vehicle
posing no serious hazard, a broken
traffic signal, a minor traffic accident
where no one appears injured or a
vehicle you know to be stolen, call
roadside assistance or other special
non-emergency wireless number.
The above tips are meant as general
guidelines. Before deciding to use your
mobile device while operating a vehicle, it
is recommended that you consult your
applicable jurisdiction’s local laws or other
regulations regarding such use. Such laws
or other regulations may prohibit or
otherwise restrict the manner in which a
driver may use his or her phone while
operating a vehicle.
Consumer Information on SAR
(Specific Absorption Rate)
This Model Phone Meets the
Government’s Requirements for Exposure
to Radio Waves. The SAR limit stated in the
ICNIRP guidelines is 2.0 watts/kilogram
(W/kg) averaged over 10 grams of tissue.
And the highest SAR value for this device
when tested at the ear was 0.558W/Kg and
when tested at the body was 0.279W/Kg
from the test result of FCC(Federal
Communications Commission) in USA.
In view of the above results of test, mobile
Model No. LG6300 is in full compliance with
basic restrictions for limiting exposure to
EMF as per ICNIRP guidelines.
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter
and receiver. It is designed and
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manufactured not to exceed the emission
limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF)
energy set by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government.
These FCC exposure limits are derived from
the recommendations of two expert
organizations, the National Counsel on
Radiation Protection and Measurement
(NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases,
the recommendations were developed by
scientific and engineering experts drawn
from industry, government, and academia
after extensive reviews of the scientific
literature related to the biological effects of
RF energy.
The exposure Limit for wireless mobile
phones employs a unit of measurement
known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or
SAR. The SAR is a measure of the rate of
absorption of RF energy by the human body
expressed in units of watts per kilogram
(W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones
to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts
per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC exposure
limit incorporates a substantial margin of
safety to give additional protection to the
public and to account for any variations in
measurements.
Tests for SAR are conducted using
standard operating positions specified by
the FCC with the phone transmitting at its
highest certified power level in all tested
frequency bands. Although SAR is
determined at the highest certified power
level, the actual SAR level of the phone
while operating can be well below the
maximum value. Because the phone is
designed to operate at multiple power
levels to use only the power required to
reach the network, in general, the closer
you are to a wireless base station antenna,
the lower the power output.
Before a phone model is available for sale
to the public, it must be tested and certified
to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit
established by the government-adopted
requirement for safe exposure. The tests
are performed in positions and locations
(e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as
required by the FCC for each model.
This device was tested for typical body-
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worn operations with the back of the
phone kept 0.79 inches (2.0 cm) 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 (2.0 cm) must be
maintained between the user s body and
the back of the phone. Third-party beltclips, holsters, and similar accessories
containing metallic components should not
be used. Body-worn accessories that
cannot maintain 0.79 inches (2.0 cm)
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.
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
file with the FCC and can be found under
the Display Grant section of
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after
searching on FCC ID.
To find information that pertains to a
particular model phone, this site uses the
phone FCC ID number which is usually
printed somewhere on the case of the
phone. Sometimes it may be necessary to
remove the battery pack to find the
number. Once you have the FCC ID number
for a particular phone, follow the
instructions on the website and it should
provide values for typical or maximum SAR
for a particular phone.
Additional information on Specific
Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on
the Cellular Telecommunications Industry
Association (CTIA) website at
http://www.ctia.org/
*In the United States and Canada, the SAR
limit for mobile phones used by the public
is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one
gram of tissue. The standard incorporates
a substantial margin of safety to give
additional protection for the public and to
account for any variations in
measurements.
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FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility
(HAC) Regulations for Wireless
Devices
On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Report
and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified
the exception of wireless phones under the
Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC
Act) to require digital wireless phones be
compatible with hearing-aids. The intent of
the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable
access to telecommunications services for
persons with hearing disabilities.
While some wireless phones are used near
some hearing devices (hearing aids and
cochlear implants), users may detect a
buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some
hearing devices are more immune than
others to this interference noise, and
phones also vary in the amount of
interference they generate.
The wireless telephone industry has
developed a rating system for wireless
phones, to assist hearing device users find
phones that may be compatible with their
hearing devices. Not all phones have been
rated. Phones that are rated have the
rating on their box or a label located on the
box.
The ratings are not guarantees. Results will
vary depending on the user’s hearing
device and hearing loss. If your hearing
device happens to be vulnerable to
interference, you may not be able to use a
rated phone successfully. Trying out the
phone with your hearing device is the best
way to evaluate it for your personal needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet
FCC requirements and are likely to
generate less interference to hearing
devices than phones that are not labeled.
M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC
requirements and are likely to generate
less interference to hearing devices than
phones that are not labeled. T4 is the
better/higher of the two ratings.
Hearing devices may also be rated. Your
hearing device manufacturer or hearing
health professional may help you find this
rating. Higher ratings mean that the
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hearing device is relatively immune to
interference noise. The hearing aid and
wireless phone rating values are then
added together. A sum of 5 is considered
acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is
considered for best use.
In the above example, if a hearing aid
meets the M2 level rating and the wireless
phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum
of the two values equal M5. This is
synonymous for T ratings. This should
provide the hearing aid user with “normal
usage” while using their hearing aid with
the particular wireless phone. “Normal
usage” in this context is defined as a signal
quality that is acceptable for normal
operation.
The M mark is intended to be synonymous
with the U mark. The T mark is intended to
be synonymous with the UT mark. The M
and T marks are recommended by the
Alliance for Telecommunications Industries
Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT marks are
referenced in Section 20.19 of the FCC
Rules. The HAC rating and measurement
procedure are described in the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19
standard.
To ensure that the Hearing Aid
Compatibility rating for your phone is
maintained, secondary transmitters such
as Bluetooth and WLAN components must
be disabled during a call. See Page 31 for
instructions to disable these components.
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