Read these instructions. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or
illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide.
WARNING! Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death.
1. Never use an unapproved battery since this could
damage the phone and/or battery and could cause
the battery to explode.
2. Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will
cause the battery to explode.
3. Never store your phone in temperatures less than
-4°F or greater than 122°F.
4. Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with
hazardous or flammable materials.
5. 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
deployed, you may be seriously injured.
6. Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
7. Do not use the phone in areas where its use is
prohibited. (For example: aircraft)
8. Do not use your device for long periods of time
while a part of your body is making direct contact
with it. The temperature of the product may increase
during normal operation and this may result in
harming or burning your skin.
1. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct
sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as
a bathroom.
2. Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene,
thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. This
could cause a fire.
3. Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. It
may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.
4. Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the
phone may generate sparks.
5. 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.
6. Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do
not allow the power cord to be crimped as it may
cause electric shock or fire.
7. Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is
being charged. It may cause an electric shock or
seriously damage your phone.
1. Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may
short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire.
2. Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body
during a call.
3. Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal’s teeth or
nails, come into contact with the battery. This could cause a fire.
4. Store the battery out of reach of children.
5. 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 resulting in serious
injury or death.
6. Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to
avoid electric shock or fire.
7. Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The
warranty will not be applied to products provided by other
suppliers.
8. Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its
accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidents
and consequently invalidate the warranty.
9. Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone
numbers, such as 911, that you can call under any
circumstances, even when your phone is locked. Your phone’s
preprogrammed emergency number(s) may not work in all
locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed
due to network, environmental, or interference issues.
Important Information10
FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance 10
Technical Details10
FCC RF Exposure Information12
Bodily Contact During Operation 12
Vehicle-Mounted External
Antenna 13
FCC Notice and Cautions13
Caution14
Part 15.19 statement14
Part 15.21 statement14
Part 15.105 statement 14
HAC15
Phone Overview16
Menus Overview18
Menu Access18
Getting Started with Your
Phone21
The Battery21
Installing the Battery21
Removing the Battery21
Charging the Battery22
Battery Charge Level22
Turning the Phone On and Off 23
Turning the Phone On23
Turning the Phone Off23
Signal Strength23
Screen Icons24
Making Calls24
Correcting Dialing Mistakes25
Receiving Calls25
Antenna Care82
Phone Operation83
Tips on Efficient Operation83
Driving83
Electronic Devices83
Pacemakers84
Persons with pacemakers:84
Hearing Aids84
Other Medical Devices84
Health Care Facilities85
Vehicles85
Posted Facilities85
Aircraft85
Blasting Areas85
Potentially Explosive
Atmosphere85
Safety Information86
For Vehicles Equipped with an
Air Bag86
Charger and Adapter Safety87
Battery Information and Care88
Explosion, Shock, and Fire
Hazards89
General Notice89
Warning! Important safety
information91
Avoiding hearing damage91
Using your phone safely91
FDA Consumer Update92
10 Driver Safety Tips102
Consumer Information on
SAR105
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility
(HAC) Regulations for
Wireless Devices 109
Accessories113
Limited Warranty
Statement114
Index118
Some content in this user guide may
differ from your phone depending on
the phone software. Features and
specifications are subject to change
without prior notice.
designed to operate with the
latest digital mobile
communication technology,
Code Division Multiple Access
(CDMA). Along with the many
advanced features of the CDMA
system, this compact phone
offers:
●
Significantly enhanced voice
clarity
.
●
Slim and sleek design with
internal antenna.
●
Large, easy-to-read, backlit LCD
with status icons.
●
Messaging, voicemail, and caller
ID capabilities.
●
23-key keypad.
●
Speakerphone feature.
●
Menu-driven interface with
prompts for easy operation and
configuration.
●
Any key answer, auto answer,
auto retry, one-touch and speed
dialing with 99 memory
locations.
●
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
capabilities.
●
Bluetooth®wireless technology.
Note
The Bluetooth®word mark and
logos are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by LG Electronics is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
This user’s guide provides
important information on the use
and operation of your phone.
Please read all the information
carefully prior to using the
phone for the best performance
and to prevent any damage to or
misuse of the phone. Any
unapproved changes or
modifications will void your
warranty.
FCC Part 15 Class B
Compliance
This device and its accessories
comply with part 15 of FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1)
This device and its accessories
may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device
and its accessories must accept
any interference received,
including interference that
causes undesired operation.
Technical Details
The is a trimode
phone that operates on among
(Code Division Multiple Access
CDMA) frequencies: cellular
services at 800 MHz, (Personal
Communication Services PCS) at
1.9 GHz.
CDMA technology uses a feature
called DSSS (Direct Sequence
Spread Spectrum) that enables
the phone to keep
communication from being
crossed and to use one
frequency channel by multiple
users in the same specific area.
This results in a 10-fold capacity
increase when compared with
analog mode. In addition,
features such as soft / softer
handoff, hard handoff, and
Station Controller), BTS (Base
Station Transmission System), ,
MS (Mobile Station).
* TSB-74: Protocol between an
IS-95A system and ANSI JSTD-008
1xRTT system receives twice as
many subscribers in the wireless
section as IS-95. Its battery life
is twice as long as IS-95. Highspeed data transmission is also
possible.
The table on the previous page
lists some major CDMA
standards.
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this
information before operating
the phone.
In August 1996, the Federal
Communications Commission
(FCC) of the United States, with
its action in Report and Order
FCC 96-326, adopted an
updated safety standard for
human exposure to Radio
Frequency (RF) electromagnetic
energy emitted by FCC regulated
transmitters. Those guidelines are
consistent with the safety
standard previously set by both
U.S. and international standards
bodies. The design of this phone
complies with the FCC guidelines
and these international
standards.
Bodily Contact During
Operation
This device was tested for typical
use with the back of the phone
kept 0.79 inches (2.0 cm) from
the body. To comply with FCC
RF exposure requirements, a
minimum separation distance of
0.79 inches (2.0 cm) must be
maintained between the user’s
body and the back of the phone,
including the antenna, whether
extended or retracted. Thirdparty belt-clips, holsters, and
similar accessories containing
metallic components should not
be used. Avoid the use of
accessories that cannot maintain
0.79 inches (2.0 cm) distance
between the user’s body and the
back of the phone and have not
been tested for compliance with
FCC RF exposure limits.
Vehicle-Mounted External
Antenna
(Optional, if available.)
To satisfy FCC RF exposure
requirements, keep 8 inches (20
cm) between the user /
bystander and vehicle-mounted
external antenna. For more
information about RF exposure,
visit the FCC website at
www.fcc.gov.
FCC Notice and Cautions
This device and its accessories
comply with part 15 of FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1)
This device and its accessories
may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device
and its accessories must accept
any interference received,
including interference that
causes undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this
user guide could void your
warranty for this equipment. Use
only the supplied antenna. Use
of unauthorized antennas (or
modifications to the antenna)
could impair call quality, damage
the phone, void your warranty
and/or violate FCC regulations.
Don't use the phone with a
damaged antenna. A damaged
antenna could cause a minor skin
burn. Contact your local dealer
for a replacement antenna.
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
the skin a minor burn may result.
Contact your local dealer for a
replacement antenna.
Part 15.19 statement
This device and its accessories
comply with part15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device & its accessories
may not cause harmful
interference.
(2) This device & its accessories
must accept any interference
received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Part 15.21 statement
Change or Modifications that are
not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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 to
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,
the user is encouraged to 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.
- Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
HAC
This phone has been tested and
rated for use with hearing aids for
some of the wireless technologies
that it uses.
However, there may be some
newer wireless technologies used
in this phone hat have not been
tested yet for use with hearing
aids.
It is important to try the different
features of this phone thoroughly
and in different locations, using
your hearing aid or cochlear
implant, to determine if you hear
any interfering noise.
Consult your service provider or
the manufacturer of this phone
for information on hearing aid
compatibility.
If you have questions about
return or exchange policies,
consult your service provider or
phone retailer.
When the phone is turned on, Power Save mode
automatically dims the screen and then darkens it if
no keys are pressed.
3. Left Soft Key Use to access the Messaging menu
from the home screen, or the function immediately
above it.
4. Speakerphone Key Use to turn Speaker On or Off.
5. SEND Key Use to place or answer calls.
6. Alphanumeric Keypad Use to enter numbers and
characters and select menu items.
7.
Vibrate Mode Key
Use to set the vibration mode
from the home screen (press and hold for about 2
seconds).
8. Navigation Key Use to navigate through menus and
options. When on the home screen, use for quick
access to Favorites ,easyedge,Calendar and My Menu.
9. Right Soft Key Use to access the Contact List from
the home screen, or the function immediately above
it.
10 .
Menu/OK
Key Lets you access the phone's main
Menu and also selects the highlighted choice when
navigating through a menu or function.
11. CLR/ Voice Command Key Deletes single spaces
or characters with a quick press, but press and hold
to delete the text entered in a text field. Will also
back you out of menus, one level at a time. Also
you are allowed to access Voice Command by
pressing CLR Key from the home screen.
12 . PWR/END Key Use to turn the power on/off and
to end a call. Also, use to exit from any function
and return to the home screen.
1. Earphone Jack Allows the use of a headset to hear
caller's voice.
2. Volume Keys Use to adjust the ringer volume from
the home screen and the earpiece volume during
a call.
3. Charger/Accessory Port Connects the phone to
the battery charger or other available accessories.
4. Camera Key Use for quick access to Camera
function.
5. Camera Lens Lets you take pictures.
Charging with PC USB
You can use your computer to charge your
phone. Connect one end of a USB cable to
the charger/ accessory port on your phone
and the other end to a high-power USB port
on your PC (commonly located on the front
panel of the computer).
Warning! Use only the charger
provided with the phone. Using
any charger other than the one
included with the
may damage your phone or
battery.
1. Plug one end of the charging
adapter into the phone’s
charger/accessory port and
the other end into an
electrical outlet.
The charge time varies
depending upon the battery
level.
Battery Charge Level
The battery charge level is shown
at the top right corner of the
LCD screen. When the battery
charge level becomes low, the
low battery sensor alerts you in
up to three ways: sounding an
audible tone, blinking the battery
icon, and displaying a warning
message. If the battery charge
level becomes exceedingly low,
the phone automatically switches
off and any function in progress
is not saved.
Getting Started with Your Phone
22
Getting Started with Your Phone
Notice
Please make sure that the 'B' side
faces up before inserting a
charger or USB cable into the
charger/accessory port of your
phone.
1. Install a charged battery or
connect the phone to an
external power source if the
battery level is low.
2. Press for about 2
seconds until the LCD screen
lights up.
Turning the Phone Off
1. Press and holduntil the
LCD screen turns off.
Signal Strength
Call quality depends on the
signal strength in your area. The
signal strength is indicated on
the screen as the number of bars
next to the signal strength icon
-- the more bars, the better
the signal strength. If the signal
quality is poor, move to an open
area. If you are in a building, the
reception may be better near a
window.
Note
The call quality may also be affected
by the places where you are and
weather/ambient conditions.
If you make a mistake while
dialing a number, press
once to erase the last digit
entered, or hold down for
at least 2 seconds to erase all
the digits you've entered and
return to your home screen.
Redialing Calls
1. Press twice to redial the
last number you dialed. The
last 150 calls (50 missed, 50
received and 50 dialed) are
stored in the call history list
and you can also select any of
these to redial.
Receiving Calls
1. When the phone rings and/or
vibrates, press to answer,
or open the flip (depending
on your Answer Options).
2. Press to end the call.
25
Getting Started with Your Phone
Note
If you pressor (the volume
keys), while the phone is ringing,
the ringing and/or vibration is
muted for that call.
Tip
To change your answer options:
Menu -> Settings -> Call
Settings -> Answer Options.
Choose from the following options:
Flip Open/ SEND Key Only/ Any
Key/ Auto with Handsfree
Sets your phone to require a 4digit lock code in order to use
the phone.
To quickly lock your phone press
for three seconds and enter
your lock code. To unlock, press
the Right Soft Key
Unlock
and enter your lock code.
Mute Function
The Mute Function is used during a
phone call. To quickly activate Mute,
press the Left Soft Key Mute.
To cancel, press the Left Soft Key
Unmute.
Quick Volume Adjustments
Use the volume keys to adjust the
ringer volume while in the home
screen and the earpiece volume
during a phone call. The upper
volume key increases the volume
and the lower volume key
decreases the volume.
Call Waiting
Your cellular service may offer call
waiting. While a call is in progress,
a beep indicates another incoming
call. When call waiting is enabled,
you may put the active call on
hold while you answer the other
Note
Until you change it, the default
lock code is the last 4 digits of
your phone number.
Note
Keypad Volume is adjusted
through the Volume & Vibrate
submenu of the Sound menu:
incoming call. Check with your
cellular service provider for
information about this function.
1. Press to answer a waiting
call.
2. Press again to switch
between calls.
Caller ID
Caller ID displays the phone
number or name of the incoming
call. If the caller’s identity is stored
in Contacts, the name will appear
along with the phone number.
Check with your service provider to
ensure they offer this feature.
Speed Dialing
Speed dialing is a convenient
feature that allows you to make
phone calls quickly. A number
key can be assigned to a specific
phone number. By pressing and
holding down a number key, your
phone will recall the associated
phone number from the Contact
List and dial it for you. Speed
Dial Number 1 is set to
Voicemail by default and is
unchangeable.
Dialing Single Digit Speed Dials
(from 2 to 9)
Press and hold the Speed Dial
number.
OR
Enter the Speed Dial number
and press .
Dialing Double Digit Speed
Dials (from 10 to 99)
Press the first digit and then
press and hold the key of the
second digit.
You can customize and enter text
in many of the functions in your
phone, including, but not limited
to: the Banner, Calendar,
Contacts and more. While
entering text, the following are
your options:
Key Functions
Left Soft Key:
Press to select one of the
following text input
modes:
T9Word: T9WORD/
T9Word/ T9word
Abc: ABC/ Abc/ abc
12 3
Symbols
Shift Key: Press to change
capitalization
T9 text : T9Word ->
T9WORD -> T9word
Abc : Abc -> ABC -> abc
Next: In T9 mode, press
to display other
matching words.
Space: Press to complete
a word (in T9 mode) and
insert a space.
Clear: Press to delete a
single space or
character. Hold to delete
the whole message.
Punctuation: When
entering text or numbers,
press to enter
punctuation marks or
some of the available
special characters.
1. From the home screen, enter
the phone number you want
to save (up to 48 digits).
2. Press
Save
to save the
number.
3. Select either Add NewContact or Update Existing.
4. Use to highlight a Label
and press .
Mobile 1/ Home 1/ Office
1/ Mobile 2/ Home 2/
Office 2/ Fax
5. Enter a name for the phone
number (up to 32 characters)
and press
Save
. A
confirmation message is
displayed briefly.
Phone Numbers With
Pauses
When you call automated
systems, such as voice mail or
credit billing numbers, you often
have to enter a series of numbers
to navigate through the system.
Instead of entering these
numbers by hand, you can store
the numbers in your Contacts
separated by special pause
characters (W, P). There are two
different types of pauses you can
use when storing a number:
Wait (W)
The phone stops dialing until
you press the Left Soft Key
Release
to advance to the next
string of digits.
Note
Use
Update Existing
to add
another phone number to a
contact already stored in memory.
The phone is able
to perform a dynamic search of
the contents in your phone’s
Contact List. A dynamic search
compares entered letters or
numbers on the keypad against
the entries in your Contacts. A
matching list is displayed in
descending order. You can then
select a number from the list to
call or view it.
Searching by Letter
1. Press the Right Soft Key
Contacts
to display your
Contacts alphabetically.
2. Start entering the Contact
name. The matching entries
will be automatically
highlighted.
Scrolling Through Your
Contacts
1. Press the Right Soft Key
Contacts
to display your
Contacts alphabetically.
2. Use to scroll through the
list.
Contacts Options
1. Press the Right Soft Key
Contacts
.
2. Highlight a contact and press the
Right Soft Key
Options
.
3. Select an option (use and
then press or
press the corresponding
number on the keypad):
Send Message
: Send a text
message or picture
message to the selected
contact.
For a single-digit Speed Dial,
press and hold the digit or press
the digit, then press . For a
double-digit Speed Dial, press
the first digit and hold the
second digit or press the first and
second digits, then press .
Allows you to edit your vCard,
which you can then send to
others via Bluetooth.
1. Press , , .
2. Use to highlight the field
you wish to edit and press the
Left Soft Key
Edit
.
3. Edit the information as
desired and press
Save
.
Messaging
The phone can store up to 835
messages, including a maximum
of 500 SMS, 100 MMS, and 100
MMS notification messages in
the Inbox; 50 SMS and 50 MMS
in the Outbox; and 15 SMS and
20 MMS in the Drafts folder. The
information stored in the
message is determined by phone
model and service capability.
Other limits, such as available
characters per message, may
exist. Please check with your
service provider for system
features and capabilities.
1. New Text Message
Allows you to send text messages
and e-mail messages.
Note
You cannot edit the Mobile 1 field
but you can add additional contact
info.
Up to 100 sent messages (50
SMS and 50 MMS) can be
stored in the Outbox folder. View
the contents of sent messages
and verify whether the
transmission was successful (if
verification is supported by
network).
1. Press , , .
2. Use to highlight a sent
message.
3. While viewing the selected sent
message, press the Left Soft
Key
Resend
to resend the
message to the recipient, or the
Right Soft Key
Options
to
access the additional options:
Delete
Deletes the selected
message.
Forward
Forwards the message
to other destination address(es).
Save Contact
Stores the callback
number, e-mail address, and
numbers in the sent message
into your Contacts.
Save To Templates
Stores the
message as a template for future
messages.
Lock/Unlock
Locks the selected
so that it cannot be deleted.
Message Info
Shows information
about the message, such as type,
priority, and status.
Note
For picture messages:
Play Again/ Delete/ Reply as Picture
Message*/ Forward/ Save Contact/
Save Media/ Lock/ Go To URL/
Extract Address/ Message Info
* If the Reply Setting (Menu >
Messaging > Settings > All Messages >
Reply Settings) is set to Text Message
Only.
With this set to On,
Multimedia content will be
automatically downloaded
when a new picture message is
received.
Edit Voicemail Number
Allows you to manually enter the
access number for your Voicemail
Service. This feature should only
be used when a VMS (Voicemail
Service) access number is not
provided from the network.
9. Delete All
Allows you to erase the messages
stored in your Inbox, Sent, or
Drafts message folders. You can
also erase all messages at the
same time.
1. Press , , .
2. Use to highlight an
option:
Delete Inbox/ Delete
Outbox/ Delete Drafts/
Delete All Messages,
The Call History menu has lists
of phone numbers and/or
Contacts entries for calls you
placed, accepted, or missed. It is
continually updated as new
numbers are added to the
beginning of the list and the
oldest entries are removed from
the bottom of the list.
1. Missed Calls
Allows you to view the list of
missed calls, up to 50 entries.
1. Press , , .
2. Use to highlight an entry.
2. Received Calls
Allows you to view the list of
incoming calls, up to 50 entries.
1. Press , , .
2. Use to highlight an entry.
3. Dialed Calls
Allows you to view the list of
outgoing calls, up to 50 entries.
1. Press , , .
2. Use to highlight an
entry.
4. All Calls
Allows you to view the list of
missed, received and dialed of
calls, up to 150 entries.
1. Press , , .
2. Use to highlight an entry.
5. Call Timer
Allows you to view the duration
of selected calls.
Note
To quickly view a list of all your
recent calls, press the
3. Use to highlight an
image. Once you have an
image highlighted, you can:
●
Press the Right Soft Key
Options
to access the
following options (If you
select
Edit
, please see the
Edit Options
section for
available Edit options.):
Set As/ Slide Show/ Edit/
Image Effects/ Take Photo/
Delete/ Rename/
Lock/Unlock/ List View/
File Info/ Sort By
●
Press
View
to view the
selected image.
●
Press the Left Soft Key
Send
to send the selected
image to somebody else.
Edit Options
Zoom Allows you to zoom in/out
of the image. Please note, it does
not save the resulting image.
Rotate Rotates an image in steps
of 90 degrees.
Flip Flips an image horizontally or
vertically.
Enhancement Automatically
enhances an image by enhancing
white balance, contrast and local
boost.
Brightening Brightens the image.
White Balancing Performs an
automatic white balance
adjustment for the image.
Local Intensity Boost This effect
enhances images taken in poor
light environments. The effect is
especially useful when taking
photos in direct light or for
enhancing details in dark images.
Set As/
Record Voice/ Delete/
Rename/ Lock/Unlock / File
Info/ Sort By
For
Default
files:
Set As
(Ringtone/ Contact ID/ AlertSounds)
easyedge
SM
easyedgeSMallows you to do
more than just talk on your
phone. easyedge
SM
is a
technology and service that
allows you to download and use
applications on your phone. With
easyedge
SM
, it is quick and easy
to personalize your phone to suit
your lifestyle and tastes. Just
download the applications that
appeal to you. From ringtones
and wallpapers to games and
productivity tools, you can be
assured you will find something
useful, practical, or downright
entertaining. There are new
applications constantly available
for your use.
When using applications, an
incoming call will automatically
pause the application and allow
you to answer the call. When you
complete your call, you can
resume using the application.
1. easyedgeSMApps
1. Press, .
My Schedule
1. Alarm Clock
Allows you to set up to five
alarms. At the alarm time, any set
alarm can sound (depending on
your Master Volume settings) the
tone of your choice, and an
alarm message will be displayed
on the LCD screen.
1. Press , , .
2. Use to highlight the alarm
you wish to set, then press
to select it.
3. Highlight
Set Time
and press
the Left Soft Key
Set
to
set an alarm time. Once you
set the desired time, press
None/ After 5 minutes/
After 10 minutes/ After 30
minutes/ After 1 hour
8. Press
Save
.
2. Calendar
Allows you to store and access
your agenda(s). Simply enter
your appointments in the
Calendar, and your phone can
(depending on your settings)
alert you with a reminder.
1. Press, , .
2. Use to highlight a day.
Moves to the previous day.
Moves to the next day.
Moves to the previous week.
Moves to the next week.
3. Press the Left Soft Key
New
.
4. Use to highlight the field
you wish to edit, then press
the Left Soft Key
The Browser feature allows you
to view Internet content.
Accessibility and selections
within this feature are dependent
upon your service provider. For
specific information on the Web,
contact your service provider.
1. Start Browser
Allows you to initiate a Web
session.
1. Press, .
2. Your default home page will
load.
Ending an Web Session
End a Web session by pressing
.
Browser Menu
The Browser Menu provides the
following toolbar options:
●
Home
Returns you to the
Homepage.
●
Back
To go back to the
previous page.
●
Forward
If available, takes
you back to the next page.
●
Bookmarks
Takes you to
the Bookmarks menu where
you can add, edit, and delete
your bookmarks.
Your phone’s tools include: Voice
Command, Calculator, My Menu,
Ez Tip Calculator, World Clock,
Stopwatch, and Unit Converter.
1. Voice Command
Allows you to use voice
commands to use your phone,
including to make phone calls
quickly and easily by voice. This
feature is useful for those who are
driving or blind. It also announces
time information by voice and
allows you to check missed calls,
messages and voicemails.
1.1 Start Command
1.
Press
, , , .
OR
From the Home screen, press
the CLR/ Voice Command Key
.
1.1.1 Call <Name> or <Number>
1. Press
, , , ,
.
OR
From the Home screen, press
the CLR/ Voice Command Key
and say “Call”.
2. Say the Contact name (and
phone type, if necessary) or
number.
1.1.2 Voicemail
1. Press , , , , .
OR
From the Home screen, press
the CLR/ Voice Command Key
2. The phone will prompt you to
dial each number. Say
Ye s or
No to proceed.
1.1.4 Messages
1. Press
, , , ,
.
OR
From the Home screen, press
the CLR/ Voice Command Key
and say “Messages”.
2. The phone will prompt you to
dial each number from your
messages. Say
Ye s or No to
proceed.
1.1.5 Time & Date
1. Press
, , , ,
.
OR
From the Home screen, press
the CLR/ Voice Command Key
and say “Time & Date”.
1.1.6 Help
1. Press , , , ,
.
OR
From the Home screen, press
the CLR/ Voice Command Key
and say “Help”.
1.2 Command Mode
Allows you to set Command
Mode to Normal or Speed (The
Speed setting allows you to
access and use the Voice
Command functions more quickly
with a faster non-verbal prompt).
Allows you to customize
Announce Alert. Announce Alert
lets your hear more information
about an incoming call or
message instead of, or along
with, your ringtone.
1. Press, , , .
2. Select an option.
Disable/ Announce/
Announce + Ring
1.4 Train Word
Allows you to train words for
improved Voice Command
responses.
1. Press, , , .
2. Select an option.
Voice Command/ Answer/
Digit Dial
1.5 Best Match
Allows you to choose whether
the phone displays 1 or up to
the 4 closest matches when
using the “Call <Name> or
<Number>” function.
Allows you to quickly and easily
estimate the tip and total
amount of a bill by inputting the
bill amount before tip, the tip
percentage, and dividing it by
the number of people paying.
1. Press, , .
2. Highlight the
Bill
field and
enter the amount using the
keypad.
3. Highlight the
Tip (%)
field
and use to increase or
decrease the amount.
4. Highlight the
Split
field and
use to increase or
decrease the amount.
5. The corresponding calculation
fields (Tip ($) and Total) are
automatically calculated.
6. Press the Left Soft Key
Reset
to begin another
calculation.
5. World Clock
Allows you to determine the
current time in another time
zone or country.
The Security menu allows you to
secure the phone electronically.
3.1 Lock Phone
Keeps your phone from
unauthorized use. Once the
phone is locked, it is in restricted
mode until the Lock Code is
entered. You can still receive
phone calls and make emergency
calls. You can modify the Lock
Code in the Change Lock Code
sub-menu of the Security menu.
1. Press , , .
2. Enter the four-digit Lock
Code.
The default Lock Code is
usually the last 4 digits of
your phone number.
3. Press
Lock Phone
.
4. Use to highlight an
option, then press .
Unlock
The phone remains
unlocked by default, until it is
locked manually.
Lock Locks the phone. When
locked, you can receive
incoming calls and make calls
only to Emergency Numbers
(
, enter
your four-digit Lock Code to
confirm your selection.
4. Call Settings
The Call Settings menu allows
you to designate how the phone
handles both incoming and
outgoing calls.
4.1 Answer Options
Allows you to determine how to
answer an incoming call.
1. Press , , , .
2. Use to highlight
Flip
Open/SEND Key Only/Any
Key/Auto with Handsfree
,
then press .
4.2 Auto Retry
Allows you to set the length of
time the phone waits before
automatically redialing a number
when the attempted call fails.
1. Press , , , .
2. Use to highlight
Off/
Every 10 Seconds/ Every 30
Seconds/ Every 60 Seconds
,
then press .
4.3 One Touch Dial
Allows you to initiate a Speed Dial
call by pressing and holding the
Speed Dial digit. If set to Off,
Speed Dial numbers designated in
your Contacts will not function.
1. Press , , , .
2. Use to highlight
On/ Off
,
then press .
4.4 Voice Privacy
Allows you to set the voice
privacy feature for CDMA calls as
Enhanced or Standard. CDMA
offers inherent voice privacy.
Check with your service provider
for availability.
1. Press , , , .
2. Use to highlight
Enhanced/ Standard
, then
press .
4.5 Airplane Mode
Only allows you to use features
on your phone that do not
require wireless communications.
1. Press , , , .
2. Read the displayed message
and press to continue.
3. Useto highlight
On/ Off
,
then press .
4.6 TTY Mode
Allows you to attach a TTY
(Teletype writer) device, enabling
you to communicate with parties
also using a TTY device. A phone
with TTY support is able to
translate typed characters to
voice. Voice can also be
translated into characters and
then displayed on the TTY
device.
1. Press , , , .
2. Read the displayed message
and press to continue.
The is compatible
with devices that support the
Bluetooth
®
Headset, HandsFree,
Dial Up Networking, Serial Port,
Phonebook Access, Basic Printing,
Object Push, File Transfer, and
Human Interface profiles. You may
create and store 20 pairings
within the and
connect to one device at a time.
The approximate communication
range for Bluetooth
®
wireless
technology is up to 30 feet (10
meters).
5.1 Paired Devices
Pairing is the process that allows
the handset to locate, establish
and register 1-to-1 connection
with the target device.
Note
Read the user guide of each Bluetooth
®
accessory that you are trying to pair
with your phone because the
instructions may be different.
The Bluetooth®features available on
this handset may not be compatible
with all Bluetooth
®
enabled devices.
Your service provider or phone
manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for compatibility issues
with devices not sold by the service
provider or phone manufacturer.
Allows you to set the visibility of
your Bluetooth
®
function.
1. Press
, , ,
.
2. Use to highlight
On/ Off,
then press .
5.4 My Bluetooth Info
Allows you to view information
regarding the Bluetooth
®
function.
1. Press
, , ,
.
2. To rename your device, press
the Left Soft Key
Rename.
3. Press and hold to delete
the current name, then enter
your desired device name.
4. Press
Save.
6. System
The System menu allows you to
designate specific system
network settings.
6.1 Network
6.1.1 System Select
Allows you to set up the phone
producer’s management
environment. Leave this setting
as the default unless you want to
alter system selection as
instructed by your service
provider.
Allows you to select the phone’s
NAM (Number Assignment
Module) if the phone is registered
with multiple service providers.
1. Press
, , , ,
.
2. Use to highlight
NAM1
or
NAM2
, then press .
6.1.3 Auto NAM
Allows the phone to
automatically switch between
programmed telephone numbers
corresponding to the service
provider area.
1. Press
, , , ,
.
2. Use to highlight Onor
Off
, then press .
6.1.4 Serving System
Identifies the serving system
Channel Number and SID
Number. This information should
only be used for technical support.
1. Press
, , , ,
.
6.2 Location
Allows you to turn On or Off the
Location function on your
phone. If set to On, locationbased services are able to access
your GPS (Global Positioning
System) satellite-assisted
location information.
The Tone Room Deluxe
application allows you to browse
and download ringtones.
1. Press
,
.
My Contacts Backup
My Contacts Backup safeguards
your mobile phone’s address
book and automatically saves a
copy of the names, phone
numbers, and email addresses
stored in your phone. You can
also view, print, add, delete, and
edit your contacts online.
1. Press
,
.
PAC-MAN
Allows you to use the preloaded
PAC-MAN application. User
charges may apply.
The following is the complete
TIA Safety Information for
wireless handheld phones.
Exposure to Radio Frequency
Signal
Your wireless handheld portable
phone is a low power radio
transmitter and receiver. When
ON, it receives and sends out
Radio Frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal
Communications Commissions
(FCC) adopted RF exposure
guidelines with safety levels for
handheld wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with
the safety standards previously
set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies:
* American National Standards
Institute; National Council on
Radiation Protection and
Measurements; International
Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection.
Those standards were based on
comprehensive and periodic
evaluations of the relevant
scientific literature. For example,
over 120 scientists, engineers,
and physicians from universities,
government health agencies, and
industry reviewed the available
body of research to develop the
ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The 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:
Don’t touch the antenna
unnecessarily when the phone is
in use. Contact with the antenna
affects call quality and may cause
the phone to operate at a higher
power level than otherwise
needed.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations
on the use of wireless phones in
the areas where you drive and
always obey them. Also, if using
your phone while driving, please
observe the following:
●
Give full attention to driving.
Driving safely is your first
responsibility.
●
Use hands-free operation, if
available;
●
Pull off the road and park
before making or answering a
call if driving conditions or the
law require it.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic
equipment is shielded from RF
signals. However, certain
electronic equipment may not be
shielded against the RF signals
from your wireless phone.
The Health Industry
Manufacturers Association
recommends that a minimum
separation of six (6) inches be
maintained between a handheld
wireless phone and a pacemaker
to avoid potential interference
with the pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent
with the independent research
by and recommendations of
Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
●
Should ALWAYS keep the
phone more than six (6)
inches from their pacemaker
when the phone is turned ON;
●
Should not carry the phone in
a breast pocket;
●
Should use the ear opposite
the pacemaker to
minimize the potential for
interference;
●
Should turn the phone OFF
immediately if there is any
reason to suspect that
interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may
interfere with some hearing aids.
In the event of such interference,
you may want to consult your
service provider (or call the
customer service line to discuss
alternatives).
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal
medical device, consult the
manufacturer of your device to
determine if it is adequately
shielded from external RF energy.
Your physician may be able to
assist you in obtaining this
information.
Turn your phone OFF in health
care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas
instruct you to do so. Hospitals
or health care facilities may use
equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly
installed or inadequately
shielded electronic systems in
motor vehicles. Check with the
manufacturer or its
representative regarding your
vehicle. You should also consult
the manufacturer of any
equipment that has been added
to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any
facility where posted notices so
require.
Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using
your phone while in the air.
Switch OFF your phone before
boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting
operations, turn your phone OFF
when in a “blasting area” or in
areas posted: “Turn off two-way
radio”. Obey all signs and
instructions.
Potentially Explosive
Atmosphere
Turn your phone OFF when in
any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere and 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.
CCaattiioonn!!
Violation of the
instructions may cause minor
or serious damage to the
product.
●
Do not disassemble or open
crush, bend or deform,
puncture or shred.
●
Do not modify or
remanufacture, attempt to
insert foreign objects into the
battery, immerse or expose to
water or other liquids, expose
Only use the battery for the
system for which it is
specified.
●
Only use the battery with a
charging system that has been
qualified with the system per
IEEE-Std-1725-2006. Use of
an unqualified battery or
charger may present a risk of
fire, explosion, leakage, or
other hazard.
●
Do not short circuit a battery
or allow metallic conductive
objects to contact battery
terminals.
●
Replace the battery only with
another battery that has been
qualified with the system per
this standard, IEEE-Std-1725-
2006. Use of an unqualified
battery may present a risk of
fire, explosion, leakage or
other hazard.
●
Promptly dispose of used
batteries in accordance with
local regulations.
●
Battery usage by children
should be supervised.
●
Avoid dropping the phone or
battery. If the phone or
battery is dropped, especially
on a hard surface, and the
user suspects damage, take it
to a service center for
inspection.
●
Improper battery use may
result in a fire, explosion or
other hazard.
●
The phone shall only be
connected to USB products
that bear the USB-IF logo or
have completed the USB-IF
compliance program.
Charger and Adapter Safety
●
The charger and adapter are
intended for indoor use only.
Insert the battery pack
charger vertically into the wall
power socket.
●
Use the correct adapter for
your phone when using the
battery pack charger abroad.
●
Only use the approved battery
charger. Otherwise, you may
cause serious damage to your
phone.
Battery Information and Care
●
Please dispose of your battery
properly or take it to your
local wireless carrier for
recycling.
●
The battery doesn't need to
be empty before recharging.
●
Use only LG-approved
chargers specific to your
phone model since they are
designed to maximize battery
life.
●
Do not disassemble or shortcircuit the battery.
●
Keep the battery’s metal
contacts clean.
●
Replace the battery when it no
longer provides acceptable
performance. The battery can
be recharged several hundred
times before replacement.
●
Recharge the battery after
long periods of non-use to
maximize battery life.
●
Battery life will vary due to
usage patterns and
environmental conditions.
●
Use of extended backlighting,
Browser, and data connectivity
kits affect battery life and
talk/standby times.
●
The self-protection function of
the battery cuts the power of
the phone when its operation
is in an abnormal state. In this
case, remove the battery from
the phone, reinstall it, and turn
the phone on.
Do not put your phone in a
place subject to excessive dust
and keep the minimum required
distance between the power
cord and heat sources.
●
Unplug the power cord prior
to cleaning your phone, and
clean the power plug pin when
it’s dirty.
●
When using the power plug,
ensure that it’s firmly
connected. If not, it may cause
excessive heat or fire.
●
If you put your phone in a
pocket or bag without
covering the receptacle of the
phone (power plug pin),
metallic articles (such as a
coin, paperclip or pen) may
short-circuit the phone.
Always cover the receptacle
when not in use.
●
Don’t short-circuit the battery.
Metallic articles such as a
coin, paperclip or pen in your
pocket or bag may shortcircuit the + and – terminals
of the battery (metal strips on
the battery) upon moving.
Short-circuit of the terminal
may damage the battery and
cause an explosion.
●
Do not disassemble or crush
the battery. It may cause a fire.
General Notice
●
Using a damaged battery or
placing a battery in your
mouth may cause serious
injury.
●
Do not place items containing
magnetic components such as
a credit card, phone card,
bank book, or subway ticket
near your phone. The
magnetism of the phone may
damage the data stored in the
magnetic strip.
Talking on your phone for a
long period of time may
reduce call quality due to heat
generated during use.
●
When the phone is not used
for a long period time, store it
in a safe place with the power
cord unplugged.
●
Using the phone in proximity
to receiving equipment (i.e.,
TV or radio) may cause
interference to the phone.
●
Do not use the phone if the
antenna is damaged. If a
damaged antenna contacts
skin, it may cause a slight
burn. Please contact an LG
Authorized Service Center to
replace the damaged antenna.
●
Do not immerse your phone
in water. If this happens, turn
it off immediately and remove
the battery. If the phone does
not work, take it to an LG
Authorized Service Center.
●
Do not paint your phone.
●
The data saved in your phone
might be deleted due to
careless use, repair of the
phone, or upgrade of the
software. Please backup your
important phone numbers.
(Ring tones, text messages,
voice messages, pictures could
also be deleted.)
The manufacturer is not liable
for damage due to the loss of
data.
●
When you use the phone in
public places, set the ringtone
to vibration so you don't
disturb others.
●
Do not turn your phone on or
off when putting it to your ear.
●
Use accessories, such as
earphones and headsets, with
caution. Ensure that cables are
tucked away safely and do not
touch the antenna
unnecessarily.
Permanent hearing loss may
occur if you use your phone
and/or headset at a high volume.
Set the volume to a safe level.
You can adapt over time to a
higher volume of sound that may
sound normal but can be
damaging to your hearing. If you
experience ringing in your ears or
muffled speech, stop listening
and have your hearing checked.
The louder the volume, the less
time is required before your
hearing could be affected.
Hearing experts suggest that to
protect your hearing:
●
Limit the amount of time you
use your phone and/or
headset at high volume.
●
Avoid turning up the volume
to block out noisy
surroundings.
●
Turn the volume down if you
can’t hear people speaking
near you.
For information about how to set
a maximum volume limit on your
phone, see the features guide for
your phone.
Using your phone safely
Use of your phone while
operating a vehicle is not
recommended and is illegal in
some areas. Be careful and
attentive while driving. Stop
using your phone if you find it
disruptive or distracting while
operating any type of vehicle or
performing any other activity
that requires your full attention.
The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration’s Center for
Devices and Radiological Health
Consumer Update on Mobile
Phones:
1. Do wireless phones pose a
health hazard?
The available scientific evidence
does not show that any health
problems are associated with
using wireless phones. There is
no proof, however, that wireless
phones are absolutely safe.
Wireless phones emit low levels
of Radio Frequency (RF) energy
in the microwave range while
being used. They also emit very
low levels of RF when in standby
mode. Whereas high levels of RF
can produce health effects (by
heating tissue), exposure to low
level RF that does not produce
heating effects causes no known
adverse health effects. Many
studies of low level RF exposures
have not found any biological
effects. Some studies have
suggested that some biological
effects may occur, but such
findings have not been confirmed
by additional research. In some
cases, other researchers have had
difficulty in reproducing those
studies, or in determining the
reasons for inconsistent results.
2. What is the FDA's role
concerning the safety of
wireless phones?
Under the law, the FDA does not
review the safety of radiationemitting consumer products such
as wireless phones before they
can be sold, as it does with new
drugs or medical devices.
However, the agency has
authority to take action if
wireless phones are shown to
emit Radio Frequency (RF)
energy at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such a
case, the FDA could require the
manufacturers of wireless phones
to notify users of the health
hazard and to repair, replace, or
recall the phones so that the
hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific
data do not justify FDA
regulatory actions, the FDA has
urged the wireless phone
industry to take a number of
steps, including the following:
●
Support needed research into
possible biological effects of
RF of the type emitted by
wireless phones;
●
Design wireless phones in a
way that minimizes any RF
exposure to the user that is
not necessary for device
function; and
●
Cooperate in providing users
of wireless phones with the
best possible information on
possible effects of wireless
phone use on human health.
The FDA belongs to an
interagency working group of the
federal agencies that have
responsibility for different
aspects of RF safety to ensure
coordinated efforts at the federal
level. The following agencies
belong to this working group:
●
National Institute for
Occupational Safety and
Health
●
Environmental Protection
Agency
●
Occupational Safety and
Health Administration
●
National Telecommunications
and Information
Administration
The National Institutes of Health
participates in some interagency
working group activities, as well.
The FDA shares regulatory
responsibilities for wireless
phones with the Federal
Communications Commission
(FCC). All phones that are sold
in the United States must comply
with FCC safety guidelines that
limit RF exposure. The FCC relies
on the FDA and other health
agencies for safety questions
about wireless phones.
The FCC also regulates the base
stations that the wireless phone
networks rely upon. While these
base stations operate at higher
power than do the wireless
phones themselves, the RF
exposures that people get from
these base stations are typically
thousands of times lower than
those they can get from wireless
phones. Base stations are thus
not the subject of the safety
questions discussed in this
document.
3. What kinds of phones are
the subject of this update?
The term “wireless phone” refers
here to handheld wireless phones
with built-in antennas, often
called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS”
phones. These types of wireless
phones can expose the user to
measurable Radio Frequency
(RF) energy because of the short
distance between the phone and
the user’s head.
These RF exposures are limited
by FCC safety guidelines that
were developed with the advice
of the FDA and other federal
health and safety agencies. When
the phone is located at greater
distances from the user, the
exposure to RF is drastically
lower because a person's RF
exposure decreases rapidly with
increasing distance from the
source. The so-called “cordless
phones,” which have a base unit
connected to the telephone
wiring in a house, typically
operate at far lower power levels,
and thus produce RF exposures
far below the FCC safety limits.
4. What are the results of the
research done already?
The research done thus far has
produced conflicting results, and
many studies have suffered from
flaws in their research methods.
Animal experiments investigating
the effects of Radio Frequency
(RF) energy exposures
characteristic of wireless phones
have yielded conflicting results
that often cannot be repeated in
other laboratories. A few animal
studies, however, have suggested
that low levels of RF could
accelerate the development of
cancer in laboratory animals.
However, many of the studies
that showed increased tumor
development used animals that
had been genetically engineered
or treated with cancer-causing
chemicals so as to be predisposed to develop cancer in
the absence of RF exposure.
Other studies exposed the
animals to RF for up to 22 hours
per day. These conditions are
not similar to the conditions
under which people use wireless
phones, so we do not know with
certainty what the results of such
studies mean for human health.
Three large epidemiology studies
have been published since
December 2000. Between them,
the studies investigated any
possible association between the
use of wireless phones and
primary brain cancer, glioma,
meningioma, or acoustic
neuroma, tumors of the brain or
salivary gland, leukemia, or other
cancers. None of the studies
demonstrated the existence of
any harmful health effects from
wireless phone RF exposures.
However, none of the studies can
answer questions about 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 ten or more
years follow-up may be needed
to provide answers about some
health effects, such as cancer.
This is because the interval
between the time of exposure to
a cancer-causing agent and the
time tumors develop — if they
do — may be many, many years.
The interpretation of
epidemiological studies is
hampered by difficulties in
measuring actual RF exposure
during day-to-day use of wireless
phones. Many factors affect this
measurement, such as the angle
at which the phone is held, or
which model of phone is used.
6. What is the FDA doing to
find out more about the
possible health effects of
wireless phone RF?
The FDA is working with the U.S.
National Toxicology Program and
with groups of investigators
around the world to ensure that
high priority animal studies are
conducted to address important
questions about the effects of
exposure to Radio Frequency
(RF) energy.
The FDA has been a leading
participant in the World Health
Organization International
Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF)
Project since its inception in
1996. An influential result of this
work has been the development
of a detailed agenda of research
needs that has driven the
establishment of new research
programs around the world. The
project has also helped develop
a series of public information
documents on EMF issues.
The FDA and the Cellular
Telecommunications & Internet
Association (CTIA) have a formal
Cooperative Research And
Development Agreement
(CRADA) to do research on
wireless phone safety. The FDA
provides the scientific oversight,
obtaining input from experts in
government, industry, and
academic organizations. CTIAfunded research is conducted
through contracts with
independent investigators. The
initial research will include both
laboratory studies and studies of
wireless phone users. The
CRADA will also include a broad
assessment of additional
research needs in the context of
the latest research developments
around the world.
7. How can I find out how much
Radio Frequency energy
exposure I can get by using my
wireless phone?
States must comply with Federal
Communications Commission
(FCC) guidelines that limit Radio
Frequency (RF) energy exposures.
The FCC established these
guidelines in consultation with
the FDA and the other federal
health and safety agencies. The
FCC limit for RF exposure from
wireless phones is set at a
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6
W/kg). The FCC limit is
consistent with the safety
standards developed by the
Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and
the National Council on
Radiation Protection and
Measurement. The exposure limit
takes into consideration the
body’s ability to remove heat
from the tissues that absorb
energy from the wireless phone
and is set well below levels known
to have effects. Manufacturers of
wireless phones must report the
RF exposure level for each model
of phone to the FCC. The FCC
website
(
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
gives directions for locating the
FCC identification number on
your phone so you can find your
phone’s RF exposure level in the
online listing.
8. What has the FDA done to
measure the Radio Frequency
energy coming from wireless
phones?
The Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is
developing a technical standard
for measuring the Radio
Frequency (RF) energy exposure
from wireless phones and other
wireless handsets with the
participation and leadership of
FDA scientists and engineers.
The standard, “Recommended
Practice for Determining the