LG LGE973 Owner’s Manual
User Guide
LG-E973
MFL67732602 (1.0) www.lg.com/ca
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LG-E973 User Guide
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Table of contents
For Your Safety ..........................................4
Safety Guidelines .......................................9
Important notice ......................................26
Getting to know your phone ....................32
Phone overview ......................................32
Installing the Micro-USIM card .................34
Charging the phone ................................35
Locking and unlocking the screen ............35
Your Home screen ...................................36
Touch screen tips ....................................36
Home .....................................................36
Customizing the Home screen .................36
Returning to recently-used applications ....37
Notification drawer ..................................37
Viewing the status bar .............................38
Onscreen keyboard .................................39
Entering accented letters .........................39
Google account set up .............................40
Connecting to Networks and Devices ......41
Wi-Fi ......................................................41
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks ..................41
Calls .........................................................42
Making a call ..........................................42
Calling your contacts ...............................42
Answering and rejecting a call .................42
Adjusting the in-call volume .....................42
Making a second call ..............................42
Viewing your call logs ..............................43
Call settings ...........................................43
Contacts ...................................................44
Searching for a contact ...........................44
Adding a new contact..............................44
Favourite contacts ...................................44
Moving contacts from your Old Device to
your New Device .....................................45
Messaging ...............................................46
Sending a message ................................46
Threaded box ........................................46
Changing your message settings .............46
E-mail ......................................................47
Managing an email account .....................47
Working with account folders ...................47
Composing and sending email .................47
Camera ....................................................49
Getting to know the viewfinder .................49
Taking a quick photo ..............................50
Once you've taken the photo ...................50
Using the advanced settings ....................51
Video camera ...........................................52
Getting to know the viewfinder .................52
Recording a quick video ..........................53
Using the advanced settings ....................53
Adjusting the volume when viewing a
video ......................................................53
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Multimedia ...............................................54
Gallery ...................................................54
After recording a video ............................54
Videos ....................................................54
Playing a video .......................................54
Video Wiz ...............................................55
Media Home ...........................................56
Music Player ...........................................56
Transferring music files using USB mass
storage devices ......................................56
Playing a song ........................................57
LG Tag+ .................................................57
QuickMemo function ...............................58
Using the QuickMemo options .................58
Viewing the saved QuickMemo ...............59
Notebook ................................................59
Making a note ........................................59
Getting to know the Notebook ..................59
Utilities .....................................................61
Setting your alarm...................................61
Using your calculator ...............................61
Adding an event to your calendar .............61
Voice recorder ........................................61
Recording a sound or voice .....................61
Sending the voice recording ....................62
Voice Control ..........................................62
Task Manager .........................................62
Polaris Office ..........................................62
FileShare ................................................62
Backup ..................................................63
Back up your smart phone data ...............63
Scheduling automatic backups ................64
Restoring smart phone data .....................64
Using SmartShare ...................................65
The web ...................................................67
Internet ..................................................67
Using the web toolbar .............................67
Using options ..........................................67
LG SmartWorld .........................................68
How to Get to LG SmartWorld from Your
Phone ....................................................68
How to use LG SmartWorld ......................68
Settings ...................................................69
WIRELESS & NETWORKS.........................69
DEVICE ...................................................74
PERSONAL .............................................76
SYSTEM .................................................77
Phone software update ............................79
Phone software update ...........................79
Specifications ..........................................81
DivX HD ..................................................81
Dolby Mobile ..........................................81
DTS ......................................................81
Accessories .............................................82
Troubleshooting .......................................83
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Important Information
This user guide contains important
information on the use and operation of
this phone. Please read all the information
carefully for optimal performance and
to prevent any damage to or misuse of
the phone. Any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this user
guide could void your warranty for this
equipment.
Before You Start
Safety Instructions
WARNING
To reduce the possibility of electric
shock, do not expose your phone
to high humidity areas, such as the
bathroom, swimming pool, etc.
Always store your phone away from
heat. Never store your phone in settings
that may expose it to temperatures less
than 32°F (0°C) or greater than 104°F
(40°C), such as outside during extreme
weather conditions or in your car on a hot
day. Exposure to excessive cold or heat
will result in malfunction, damage and/or
catastrophic failure.
Be careful when using your phone
near other electronic devices. RF
emissions from your mobile phone may
affect nearby in adequately shielded
electronic equipment. You should consult
with manufacturers of any personal
medical devices such as pacemakers
and hearing aides to determine if they
are susceptible to interference from your
mobile phone.
Turn off your phone in a medical facility or
at a gas station. Never place your phone
in a microwave oven as this will cause the
battery to explode.
Safety Information
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking
the rules may be dangerous or illegal.
Further detailed information is given in
this user guide.
Never use an unapproved battery since
this could damage the phone and/or
battery and could cause the battery to
explode.
Never place your phone in a microwave
oven as it will cause the battery to
explode.
Your phone contains an internal battery.
Do not dispose of your battery by fire or
with hazardous or flammable materials.
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Make sure that no sharpedged items
come into contact with the battery.
There is a risk of this causing a fire.
Store the battery in a place out of reach
of children.
Be careful that children do not
swallow any parts such as rubber
plugs (earphone, connection parts
of the phone, etc.). This could cause
asphyxiation or suffocation.
Unplug the power cord and charger
during lightning storms to avoid electric
shock or fire.
When riding in a car, do not leave your
phone or set up the hands-free kit near
to the air bag. If wireless equipment is
improperly installed and the air bag is
activated, you may be seriously injured.
Do not use a hand-held phone while
driving.
Do not use the phone in areas where its
use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft).
Do not expose the battery charger or
adapter to direct sunlight or use it in
places with high humidity, such as a
bathroom.
Never store your phone in temperatures
less than -4°F (-20°C) or greater than
122°F (50°C).
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Do not use harsh chemicals (such as
alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or
detergents to clean your phone. There is
a risk of this causing a fire.
Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone
severely. Such actions may harm the
internal circuit boards of the phone.
Do not use your phone in high explosive
areas as the phone may generate
sparks.
Do not damage the power cord by
bending, twisting, pulling, or heating.
Do not use the plug if it is loose as it
may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not place any heavy items on the
power cord. Do not allow the power
cord to be crimped as it may cause fire
or electric shock.
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 disassemble the phone.
Do not place or answer calls while
charging the phone as it may short-
circuit the phone and/or cause electric
shock or fire.
Only use the batteries, antennas, and
chargers provided by LG. The warranty
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will not be applied to products provided
by other suppliers.
Only authorized personnel should
service the phone and its accessories.
Faulty installation or service may result
in accidents and consequently invalidate
the warranty.
Do not hold or let the antenna come in
contact with your body during a call.
An emergency call can be made only
within a service area. For an emergency
call, make sure that you are within
a service area and that the phone is
turned on.
Use accessories, such as earphones
and headsets, with caution. Ensure that
cables are tucked away safely and do
not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
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
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(RF) electromagnetic energy emitted
by FCC regulated transmitters. Those
guidelines are consistent with the safety
standard previously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies.
The design of this phone complies with
the FCC guidelines and these international
standards.
CAUTION
Use only the supplied and approved
antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas
or modifications could impair call
quality, damage the phone, void your
warranty and/or result in violation of FCC
regulations. Do not use the phone with a
damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with skin, a minor
burn may result. Contact your local dealer
for a replacement antenna.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-
worn operations with the back of the
phone kept 1 cm (0.39 inches) between
the user’s body and the back of the
phone. To comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, a minimum separation
distance of 1 cm (0.39 inches) must be
maintained between the user's body and
the back of the phone.
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Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and
similar accessories containing metallic
components may not be used.
Body-worn accessories that cannot
maintain 1 cm (0.39 inches) separation
distance between the user's body and
the back of the phone, and have not been
tested for typical bodyworn operations
may not comply with FCC RF exposure
limits and should be avoided.
Vehicle Mounted External
Antenna (optional, if available)
A minimum separation distance of 20cm
(8 inches) must be maintained between
the user/bystander and the vehicle
mounted external antenna to satisfy FCC
RF exposure requirements. For more
information about RF exposure, visit the
FCC website at www.fcc.gov
FCC Part 15 Class B
Compliance
This device complise with part 15 of
FCC rules and ICES-003 Class B digital
apparatus requirements for Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Cautions for Battery
Do not disassemble.
Do not short-circuit.
Do not expose to high temperature:
140°F (60°C).
Do not incinerate.
Battery Disposal
Please dispose of your battery properly
or bring to your local wireless carrier for
recycling.
Your phone contains an internal battery.
Do not dispose of your battery by fire or
with hazardous or flammable materials.
Adapter (Charger) Cautions
Using the wrong battery charger could
damage your phone and void your
warranty.
The adapter or battery charger is
intended for indoor use only.
Do not expose the adapter or battery
charger to direct sunlight or use it in
places with high humidity, such as the
bathroom.
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Avoid damage to your hearing
Damage to your hearing can occur
if you are exposed to loud sound for
long periods of time. We therefore
recommend that you do not turn on or
off the handset close to your ear. We
also recommend that music and call
volumes are set to a reasonable level.
If you are listening to music whilst
out and about, please ensure that the
volume is at a reasonable level so that
you are aware of your surroundings.
This is particularly imperative when
attempting to cross the street.
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TIA Safety Information
Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety
Information for Wireless Handheld phones.
Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers,
Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices
is required in the owner’s manual for CTIA
Certification. Use of the remaining TIA
language is encouraged when appropriate.
Exposure to Radio Frequency
Signal
Your wireless handheld portable telephone
is a low power radio transmitter and
receiver. When it is ON, it receives and
also sends out radio frequency (RF)
signals. In August, 1996, the Federal
Communications Commissions (FCC)
adopted RF exposure guidelines with
safety levels for handheld wireless
phones.
Those guidelines are consistent with the
safety standards previously set by both
U.S. and international standards bodies:
ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
NCRP Report 86 (1986)
ICNIRP (1996)
Those standards were based on
comprehensive and periodic evaluations
of the relevant scientific literature. For
example, over 120 scientists, engineers,
and physicians from universities,
government health agencies, and industry
reviewed the available body of research to
develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
* American National Standards Institute;
National Council on Radiation Protection
and Measurements; International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection
The design of your phone complies with
the FCC guidelines (and those standards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved
replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments
could damage the phone and may violate
FCC regulations.
Phone Operation
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone
as you would any other telephone with
the antenna pointed up and over your
shoulder.
Tips on Efficient Operation
For your phone to operate most efficiently:
Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily
when the phone is in use. Contact with
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the antenna affects call quality and may
cause the phone to operate at a higher
power level than otherwise needed.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the
use of wireless phones in the areas where
you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using
your phone while driving, please:
Give full attention to driving - driving
safely is your first responsibility;
Use hands-free operation, if available;
Pull off the road and park before making
or answering a call if driving conditions
so require.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is
shielded from RF signals.
However, certain electronic equipment
may not be shielded against the RF
signals from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers
Association recommends that a
minimum separation of six (6”) inches
be maintained between a handheld
wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid
potential interference with the pacemaker.
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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 inches from their pacemaker
when the phone is turned ON.
Should not carry the phone in a breast
pocket.
Should use the ear opposite the
pacemaker to minimize the potential for
interference.
If you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place, turn your
phone OFF immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may
interfere with some hearing aids. In the
event of such interference, you may want
to consult your service provider.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical
device, consult the manufacturer of your
device to determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in
obtaining this information.
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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. Turn your phone OFF
before boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting
operations, turn your phone OFF when
in a ‘blasting areas or in areas posted:
‘Turn off twoway radio’. Obey all signs and
instructions.
Potentially Explosive
Atmosphere
Turn your phone OFF when in any area
with a potentially explosive atmosphere
and obey all signs and instructions.
Sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury
or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive
atmosphere are often, but not always,
marked clearly. Potential areas may
include: fueling areas (such as gasoline
stations); below deck on boats; fuel or
chemical transfer or storage facilities;
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas
(such as propane or butane); areas where
the air contains chemicals or particles
(such as grain, dust, or metal powders);
and any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your
vehicle engine.
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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 the times after reading it.
Charger and Adapter Safety
The charger and adapter are intended
for indoor use only.
Battery Information and Care
Please dispose of your battery properly
or take it to your local wireless carrier
for recycling.
The battery does not need to be fully
discharged before recharging.
Use only LG-approved chargers specific
to your phone model since they are
designed to maximize battery life.
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Do not disassemble or impact the
battery as it may cause electric shock,
short-circuit, and fire. Store the battery
in a place out of reach of children.
Replace the battery when it no longer
provides acceptable performance. If you
need to replace the battery, take it to
the nearest authorized LG Electronics
service point or dealer for assistance.
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, Media
Net Browsing, and data connectivity kits
affect battery life and talk/standby times.
Actual battery life will depend on
network configuration, product
settings, usage patterns, battery and
environmental conditions.
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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 is dirty.
When using the power plug, ensure that
it is firmly connected. If it is not, it may
cause excessive heat or fire.
If you put your phone in a pocket or bag
without covering the receptacle of the
phone (power plug pin), metallic articles
(such as a coin, paperclip or pen) may
shortcircuit the phone. Always cover the
receptacle when not in use.
Do not 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.
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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 Centre to replace the damaged
antenna.
Do not immerse your phone in water. If
this happens, turn it off immediately. If
the phone does not work, take it to an
LG Authorized Service Centre.
Do not paint your phone.
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The data saved in your phone might
be deleted due to careless use,
repair of the phone, or upgrade of the
software. Please backup your important
phone numbers. (Ring tones, text
messages, voice messages, pictures,
and videos could also be deleted.) The
manufacturer is not liable for damage
due to the loss of data.
When you use the phone in public
places, set the ring tone to vibration so
as not to disturb others.
Do not turn your phone on or off when
putting it near your ear.
Your phone is an electronic device that
generates heat during normal operation.
Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact
in the absence of adequate ventilation
may result in discomfort or minor burns.
Therefore, use care when handling
your phone during or immediately after
operation.
Do not attempt to repair or modify the
device yourself. Your device is equipped
with an internal rechargeable battery
which should be replaced only by LG
or an authorized LG repair center.
You should never attempt to open or
disassemble this device yourself and
doing so may cause damage that voids
your warranty.
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FDA Consumer Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Centre 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
energy (RF) in the microwave range while
being used. They also emit very low levels
of RF when in the 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.
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2. What is the FDA’s role concerning
the safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, the FDA does not review
the safety of radiation emitting consumer
products such as wireless phones before
they can be sold, as it does with new
drugs or medical devices. However, the
agency has authority to take action if
wireless phones are shown to emit radio
frequency energy (RF) at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such a case,
the FDA could require the manufacturers
of wireless phones to notify users of the
health hazard and to repair, replace, or
recall the phones so that the hazard no
longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do
not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA
has urged the wireless phone industry
to take a number of steps, including the
following:
Support needed research into 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 of wireless
phones with the best possible
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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 (Administración de la
seguridad y salud laborales)
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.
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The FCC also regulates the base stations
that the wireless phone networks rely
upon. While these base stations operate
at higher power than do the wireless
phones themselves, the RF exposures that
people get from these base stations are
typically thousands of times lower than
those they can get from wireless phones.
Base stations are thus not the subject
of the safety questions discussed in this
document.
3. What kinds of phones are the
subject of this update?
The term ‘wireless phone’ refers here
to handheld wireless phones with
builtin antennas, often called ‘cell’,
‘mobile’, or ‘PCS’ phones. These types of
wireless phones can expose the user to
measurable radiofrequency energy (RF)
because of the short distance between
the phone and the user’s head. These
RF exposures are limited by FCC safety
guidelines that were developed with the
advice of the FDA and other federal health
and safety agencies. When the phone
is located at greater distances from the
user, the exposure to RF is drastically
lower because a person’s RF exposure
decreases rapidly with increasing
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
radiofrequency energy (RF) 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 predisposed to develop cancer in the
absence of RF exposure. Other studies
exposed the animals to RF for up to 22
hours per day. These conditions are not
similar to the conditions under which
people use wireless phones, so we don’t
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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 longterm 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 10 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.
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 radiofrequency energy (RF). The FDA
has been a leading participant in the
World Health Organization International
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since
its inception in 1996. An influential result
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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
radiofrequency 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
radiofrequency energy (RF) 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
telephones is set at a Specific Absorption
Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram
(1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent
with the safety standards developed by
the Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering (IEEE) and the National
Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurement. The exposure limit takes
into consideration the body’s ability to
remove heat from the tissues that absorb
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 radiofrequency energy coming
from wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical
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standard for measuring the radiofrequency
energy (RF) 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.
9. What steps can I take to reduce my
exposure to radiofrequency 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 radiofrequency
energy (RF). 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
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radiofrequency energy (RF), 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 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?
Radiofrequency energy (RF) from
wireless phones can interact with some
electronic devices. For this reason, the
FDA helped develop a detailed test
method to measure electromagnetic
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.
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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/)
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.nrpb.org.uk/)
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 handsfree
device. A number of handsfree 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. Position your wireless phone within
easy reach. 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
speaking with know you are driving; if
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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. Do not 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. Don’t 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 911 or other local
emergency number in the case of fire,
traffic accident, road hazard or medical
emergency. Remember, it is 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
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 911 or
other local emergency number, as you
would want others to do for you.
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10. Call roadside assistance or a special
wireless nonemergency 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.
For more information, please call to 888-
901-SAFE.
Consumer Information on SAR
(Specific Absorption Rate)
This Model Phone Meets the
Government’s Requirements for
Exposure to Radio Waves.
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter
and receiver. It is designed and
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 limits are part of
comprehensive guidelines
and establish permitted levels of RF
energy for the general population. The
guidelines are based on standards that
were developed by independent scientific
organizations through periodic and
thorough evaluation of scientific studies.
The standards include a substantial safety
margin designed to assure the safety of
all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile
phones employs a unit of measurement
known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or
SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6
W/kg. * Tests for SAR are conducted using
standard operating positions specified by
the FCC with the phone transmitting at its
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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.
The highest SAR value for this model
phone when tested for use at the ear is
0.70 W/kg and when worn on the body,
as described in this user’s manual, is
1.19 W/kg. (Body-worn measurements
differ among phones models, depending
upon available accessories and FCC/IC
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 file with the FCC and can be
found under the Display Grant section
of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after
searching on FCC ID: ZNFE973.
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.
* Product meets current FCC & IC Radio
Frequency Exposure Guidelines.
FCC ID: ZNFE973
IC ID: 2703C-E973
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Notice!
(i) The device for operation in the
band 5150-5250 MHz is only for
indoor use to reduce the potential
for harmful interference to co-
channel mobile satellite systems;
(ii) the maximum antenna gain
permitted for devices in the bands
5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725
MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p.
limit; and
(iii) the maximum antenna gain
permitted for devices in the band
5725-5825 MHz shall comply with
the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-
to-point and non point-to-point
operation as appropriate.
* High-power radars are allocated
as primary users (i.e. priority users)
of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and
5650-5850 MHz and these radars
could cause interference and/or
damage to LE-LAN devices.
Ambient temperatures
Max: +50°C (discharging),
+45°C (charging)
Min: -10°C
Regulatory and Safety
Go to "System settings > About
phone > Regulatory and Safety"
to get regulatory and safety
information
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Important notice
Please check to see whether any
problems you encountered with your
phone are described in this section before
taking the phone for service or calling a
service representative.
1. Phone memory
When there is less than 10% of space
available in your phone memory, your
phone cannot receive new messages. You
need to check your phone memory and
delete some data, such as applications
or messages, to make more memory
available.
To uninstall applications:
Touch > Apps tab > Settings >
Apps from the DEVICE category.
Once all applications appear, scroll to
and select the application you want to
uninstall.
Touch Uninstall.
2. Optimizing battery life
Extend your battery's life between
charges by turning off features that you
don't need to having running constantly
in the background. You can monitor
how applications and system resources
consume battery power.
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Extending your phone's battery life:
Turn off radio communications you are
not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth or GPS, turn them off.
Reduce screen brightness and set a
shorter screen timeout.
Turn off automatic syncing for
Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other
applications.
Some applications you have downloaded
may reduce battery power.
To check the battery power level:
Touch > Apps tab > Settings >
About phone from the SYSTEM >
Battery.
The battery status (charging or not
charging) and battery level (percentage
charged) is displayed at the top of the
screen.
To monitor and control how battery
power is being used:
Touch > Apps tab > Settings
> Power saver from the DEVICE
> Battery use from the BATTERY
INFORMATION.
Battery usage time is displayed at the
bottom of the screen. It tells you how long
it has been since you last connected your
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phone to a power source or, if currently
connected, how long the phone was last
running on battery power. The screen
shows the applications or services using
battery power, listed in order from the
greatest to smallest amount used.
3. Before installing an open
source application and OS
WARNING
If you install and use an OS other
than the one provided by the
manufacturer it may cause your
phone to malfunction. In addition,
your phone will no longer be
covered by the warranty.
WARNING
To protect your phone and
personal data, only download
applications from trusted sources,
such as Play Store™. If there are
improperly installed applications
on your phone, it may not work
normally or a serious error may
occur. You must uninstall those
applications and all associated data
and settings from the phone.
4. Using unlock pattern
Set unlock pattern to secure your phone.
Touch > Apps tab > Settings >
Lock screen from DEVICE > Select
screen lock > Pattern.This opens a
screen that guide you through how to
draw a screen unlock pattern. You have to
create a Backup PIN as a safety measure
if you forgot pattern lock.
Caution: Create a Google account
before setting an unlock pattern and
remember Backup PIN you created
while creating Pattern lock.
WARNING
Precautions to take when using
pattern lock.
It is very important to remember
the unlock pattern you set. You will
not be able to access your phone
if you use an incorrect pattern 5
times. You have 5 opportunities
to enter your unlock pattern, PIN
or password. If you have used all
5 opportunities, you can try again
after 30 seconds.
When you can’t recall your unlock
Pattern, PIN, or Password:
< If you have forgotten pattern >
If you logged in to your Google account
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on the phone but failed to enter the
correct pattern 5 times, tab the Forgot
Pattern button on the bottom of the
screen. You are then required to log in
with your Google Account or you have to
enter Backup PIN which you entered while
creating Pattern Lock.
If you have not created a Google account
on the phone or you forgot Backup PIN,
you have to perform a hard reset.
< If you have forgotten PIN or
Password >
If you forgot your PIN or Password, you
need to do hard reset.
Caution: If you perform a hard reset,
all user applications and user data are
deleted.
NOTE: If you have not logged in
Google Account and forgot Unlock
Pattern, you need to enter Backup
PIN.
5. Using the hard reset
(Factory reset)
If your phone does not restore to the
original condition, use a Hard Reset
(Factory Reset) to initialize it.
Turn the power off.
Press and hold the Power/Lock key
+ Volume Down key.
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Once LG Logo appears on the screen,
release all keys.
After some seconds, allow you to
select factory reset function in the
Android system recovery utility.
Scroll the list by Volume keys and
select it by Power/Lock key.
WARNING
If you perform a Hard Reset, all
user applications, user data and
DRM licenses will be deleted.
Please remember to back up any
important data before performing a
Hard Reset.
6. Opening and switching
applications
Multitasking is easy with Android because
you can keep more than one application
running at the same time. There's no
need to quit an application before opening
another. Use and switch between several
open applications. Android manages each
application, stopping and starting them
as needed to ensure that idle applications
don't consume resources unnecessarily.
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