LG LGK557 Owner’s Manual
USER GUIDE
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS
LG-K557
MFL69598101 (1.0) www.lg.com/ca
ENGLISH
About this user guide
Thank you for choosing this LG product. Please carefully read this
user guide before using the device for the first time to ensure safe
and proper use.
• Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are
designed only for this device and may not be compatible with
other devices.
• This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment
due to the touchscreen keyboard.
• Descriptions are based on the device default settings.
• Default apps on the device are subject to updates, and support for
these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice. If you have any
questions about an app provided with the device, please contact
a LG Service Centre. For user-installed apps, please contact the
relevant service provider.
• Modifying the device’s operating system or installing software
from unofficial sources may damage the device and lead to data
corruption or data loss. Such actions will violate your LG licence
agreement and void your warranty.
• Some content and illustrations may differ from your device,
depending on the region, service provider, software version, or OS
version, and are subject to change without prior notice.
• Software, audio, wallpaper, images, and other media supplied with
your device are licenced for limited use. If you extract and use
these materials for commercial or other purposes, you may be
infringing copyright laws. As a user, you are fully responsible for
the illegal use of media.
• Additional charges may incur for data services, such as messaging,
uploading, downloading, auto-syncing and location services. To
void additional charges, select a data plan suitable to your needs.
Contact your service provider to obtain additional details.
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Instructional notices
WARNING: Situations that could cause injury to the user and third
parties.
CAUTION: Situations that may cause minor injury or damage to the
device.
NOTE: Notices or additional information.
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Table of contents
5 For Your Safety
10 Safety Guidelines
01
Custom-designed
Features
27 Quick Share
28 Mini view
29 Dual window
30 QuickMemo+
32 QSlide
33 Pen Pop
34 Content sharing
36 Do not disturb
36 Ringtone ID
37 Fingerprint recognition
02
Basic Functions
41 Product components and
accessories
42 Parts overview
44 Turning on or off the power
45 Installing the SIM card and
battery
48 Charging the battery
49 Optimizing battery life
50 Inserting the memory card
51 Touch screen
54 Home screen
60 Screen lock
65 Device encryption
66 Memory card encryption
67 Taking screenshots
68 Entering text
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03
04
Useful Apps
77 Installing and uninstalling
apps
78 Phone
82 Messaging
83 Camera
89 Gallery
92 File Manager
92 Calculator
92 Tasks
93 Voice Recorder
93 Downloads
94 Clock
96 Music
97 E-mail
98 Contacts
100 Calendar
102 LG Backup
103 RemoteCall Service
103 Recently uninstalled apps
104 Google apps
Phone Settings
107 Settings
107 Networks
117 Sound & notification
119 Display
120 General
05
Appendix
130 LG Language Settings
130 LG Bridge
131 Phone software update
133 FAQ
136 Anti-Theft Guide
137 More information
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For Your Safety
Important Information
This user guide contains important information on the use and operation of
this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance
and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this user guide could void your
warranty for this equipment.
Before You Start
Safety Instructions
• 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.
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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.
• 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).
• 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.
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• 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 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
• Read this information before operating the phone.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the
United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted
an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF)
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those
guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S.
and international standards bodies.
The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these
international standards.
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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/ISEDC 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.
Any 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/ISEDC
RF exposure limits and should be avoided.
FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and ISEDC license-exempt RSS
standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Part 15.105 statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you
can try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
Avoid damage to your hearing
• Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sounds 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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Safety Guidelines
TIA Safety Information
Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld
phones. Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other
Medical Devices is required in the owner’s manual for CTIA Certification. Use
of the remaining TIA language is encouraged when appropriate.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a 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).
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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 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.
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.
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• 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.
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 two-way radio’. Obey all signs and
instructions.
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Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could
cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always,
marked clearly. Potential areas may include: fueling areas (such as gasoline
stations); below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities;
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal
powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off
your vehicle engine.
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either
installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in
the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly
installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
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.
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.
• 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.
The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement.
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• 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.
• Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully
charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.
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-circuiting of the
terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion.
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.
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• When the phone is not used for a long period time, store it in a safe place
with the power cord unplugged.
• Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may
cause interference to the phone.
• Do not use the phone if the antenna 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 and remove the battery. If the phone does not work, take it to
an LG Authorized Service Centre.
• 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 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 centre. You should never attempt to
open or disassemble this device yourself and doing so may cause damage
that will void 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.
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
information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health.
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The FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that
have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated
efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working
group:
• National Institute for Occupational 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.
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.
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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 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.
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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 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/ISEDC established these guidelines in
consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies.
The FCC/ISEDC 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/ISEDC 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
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level for each model of phone to the FCC/ISEDC. 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 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 tissue simulating model of the human head. Standardized
SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of
measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the
measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole
body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g)
of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone
complies with safety guidelines.
9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to
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 does not demonstrate that
wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure
from these products, you can use measures like those described above to
reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use.
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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 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 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.
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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.
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.
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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
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 values for Canada are:
* Head: 1.09 W/kg
* Body (Body-worn/Hotspot): 0.80 W/kg
(Body measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available
accessories and FCC/ISEDC 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.
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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: ZNFK557.
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 & ISEDC Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines.
FCC ID: ZNFK557
IC: 2703C-K557
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 52505350MHz 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 57255825MHz 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.
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01
Custom-designed Features
Quick Share
You can share a photo or video to the app you want immediately
after taking them.
Tap , then take a photo or record a video.
1
Drag the Quick Share icon that appears after taking a picture or
2
recording a video, and select an app to share it.
Alternatively, tap and hold the Preview icon that appears after
taking a picture or recording a video, and drag it to the Quick
Share icon.
• The app displayed by the Quick Share icon may vary, depending on
the type and frequency of access of the app installed on the device.
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Mini view
To shrink the screen for use with one hand, swipe left or right across
the Back, Home and Overview buttons.
: Close the Mini view.
•
: Adjust the size of the Mini view.
•
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Dual window
The Dual window function splits the screen to enable multi-tasking,
drag and drop interaction, auto-linking, and overview.
Activating the Dual window
Tap Settings General Dual window.
1
Swipe to activate it.
2
• Checkmark the Auto-open checkbox to automatically open the
Dual window function when you tap a link on the full screen or
tap an email image attachment.
Using the Dual window
Tap Dual window.
1
• While viewing an app, you can tap the Dual window to
automatically set that app in the top window, then select the
second app.
Tap the app icon you want to use. The first app you tap opens in
2
a window at the top of the screen. The second app opens in the
bottom window.
Tap a window to select and use it.
3
• A blue box appears around the selected window with a blue
semicircle handle between the windows.
• Drag the blue handle to change the window sizes (one larger and
one smaller).
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