LG LGUS740 User Manual

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Please be advised that many services and applications offered through
this unique device are provided by various device, operating system,
software and application developers (e.g. Google

TM

, Motorola, Microsoft,
Palm). If you use, link to or download a service, an application, chat room,
marketplace or social network from this device, you should carefully
review the terms of such service or application. If you USE ANY of these
Wireless services or applications, personal information you submit may
be read, collected, or used by the service or application provider and/or
other users of those forums.
Specific terms and conditions, terms of use, and privacy polices apply to
those applications and services. Please review carefully any and all terms
and conditions applicable to those applications and services including
those related to any location-based services for any particular privacy
policies, risks or waivers.

Important Customer Information

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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.

8.

Do not disassemble the phone.

9.

Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it

may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or
fire.

10.

Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your

body during a call.

11.

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.

Important Safety Precautions

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Important Safety Precautions

12.

Store the battery out of reach of children.

13.

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.

14.

Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms

to avoid electric shock or fire.

15.

Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The

warranty will not be applied to products provided by other
suppliers.

16.

Only authorized personnel should service the phone and

its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in
accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.

17.

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.

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Contents

Important Customer Information...................................................1

Important Safety Precautions ....................................................... 2

Contents .......................................................................................... 4

Technical Details ............................................................................. 6

Device Overview ........................................................................... 10

Onscreen Keyboard .......................................................................13

Charging/ microSD Card ..............................................................14

Turning the Phone On ...................................................................15

Google

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Account Set-up .............................................................16

Getting to Know the Home Screen ..............................................17

Using Applications .......................................................................20

Notifications ..................................................................................22

Touchscreen ..................................................................................24

Calling & Contacts .......................................................................26

Setting Up Email ..........................................................................29

Using the Menus ..........................................................................32

Searching ......................................................................................34

Bluetooth .......................................................................................35

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Contents

Browser ..........................................................................................36

Camera .......................................................................................... 37

Android Market

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..........................................................................38

Tips ................................................................................................39

Safety ..............................................................................................41

FAQs with Apex

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.........................................................................65

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT .......................................... 74

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Technical Details

Important Information

This 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.

Technical Details

The Apex

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is an all digital phone that operates on both Code Division
Multiple Access (CDMA) frequencies: Cellular services at 800 MHz and
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 dynamic RF power control technologies combine to reduce
call interruptions.

The Cellular and PCS CDMA networks consist of MSO (Mobile Switching
Office), BSC (Base Station Controller), BTS (Base Station Transmission
System), and MS (Mobile Station).

* TSB-74: Protocol between an IS- 95A system and ANSI J-STD- 008

Its battery life is twice as long as IS-95. High-speed data transmission is
also possible.

The following table lists some major CDMA standards

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CDMA Standard Designator Description

Basic Air
Interface

TIA/EIA-95A

TSB-74

ANSI J-STD-008

TIA/EIA-IS2000

CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface 14.4kbps
radio link protocol and interband operations

IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency band

CDMA2000 1xRTT Air Interface

Network

TIA/EIA/IS-634

TIA/EIA/IS/651

TIA/EIA/IS-41-C

TIA/EIA/IS-124

MAS-BS

PCSC-RS

Intersystem operations

Non-signaling data comm.

Service

TIA/EIA/IS-96-B

TIA/EIA/IS-637

TIA/EIA/IS-657 IS-801

TIA/EIA/IS-707-A

Speech CODEC

Short Message Service

Packet Data

Position Determination Service (gpsOne)

High Speed Packet Data

1x EV-DO

Related

interface

TIA/EIA/IS-856

TIA/EIA/IS-878

TIA/EIA/IS-866

TIA/EIA/IS-890

CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Air
Interface

1xEV-DO Inter-Operability Specification for
CDMA2000 Access Network Interfaces

Recommended Minimum Performance
Standards for CDMA2000 High Rate Packet
Data Access Terminal Test

Application Specification (TAS) for High
Rate Packet Data Air Interface

Technical Details

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Technical Details

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.

Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna (Optional, if available.)

To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm)
between the user / bystander and vehicle-mounted external antenna. For
more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at
www.fcc.gov.

Caution

Use only the supplied 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.

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Technical Details

Part 15.19 statement

This device and its accessories comply with part 15 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.

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Device Overview

Front View

NOTES:

• All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.

• Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default phone settings and may

change depending on the software version on your phone.

Earpiece

Touchscreen

Menu Key

Microphone

Send Key

Search Key

• Opens the Quick Search Box

to search phone contents
and the web.

• Touch twice to open Quick

Search Box from any
application.

• Touch and hold to open

Google search by voice.

Back Key

• Goes back to the previous

screen,
one level at a time.

• Closes the onscreen

keyboard when it is
displayed.

Home Key

• Returns to the Home

screen.

• Press and hold to open

a pop-up list of the most
recently used applications.

Power/Lock Key

• Turns the screen on/off

(with a single press).

• Press and hold to access

the following options: Silent
mode, Airplane mode, and
Power off.

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Device Overview

Rear View

Left Side

Right Side

Camera Flash

3.5mm Headset

Camera Lens

Back Cover

Speaker

Volume Keys

microSD Slot

Camera Key

Accessory/
Charger Port

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Device Overview

Slide Out QWERTY Keyboard

Delete Key

Home Key

Menu Key

Space Key

OK Key

Enter Key

Directional Keys

Back Key

• Goes back to the

previous screen,
one level at a
time.

Alt Key

• To enter alternate

characters.

• To lock the Alt

key, press twice.
To unlock it, press
the key again.

Search Key

• Opens the Quick

Search Box to
search phone
contents and the
web.

• Press twice
to open Quick

Search Box from
any application.

Caps/Shift Key

• To enter capital

letters.

• To lock the Caps/

Shift key, press
twice. To unlock
it, press the key
again.

Vibrate Key

• Press the Alt key

and then this
key to switch to
vibrate mode.

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Onscreen Keyboard

The onscreen keyboard displays automatically on the screen when you

open certain applications (and the QWERTY is not opened). To manually

display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter
text.

Delete Key

Emoticon Key

• Touch to enter an emoticon.

• Touch and hold for additional

emoticons.

Shift Key

• Touch once to capitalize the next

letter you type.
Double-tap for all caps.

Number and Symbols Key

• Touch to enter numbers or

symbols.

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Charging/ microSD Card

The device comes with a rechargeable battery. After installing the battery,
charge the phone with the wall adapter and a USB cable.

NOTICE:

Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone.
Improper handling of the charger port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may
cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.

Connect the USB cable and the wall adapter. Or connect this end to a USB port on your PC
to charge via USB. (

NOTE

: USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.

lgmobilephones.com > Click

Mobile Support

> Select a Carrier(U.S. Cellular) > Select a

Model > Click

USB Cable Driver

to download.)

The ApexTM has a microSDTM
card pre-installed. A microSD
card is required to use the
camera and other multimedia
features. Multimedia contents

are saved in the microSD card.
Plug this small end into
the phone’s charger port.

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Turning the Phone On

Turning the Phone On

• Press and hold the

Power/Lock Key

until the screen turns on.

NOTE:

When you turn on your phone for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen

to activate your device.

To wake up the phone

After you don’t use the phone for a while, the screen
and backlight will turn off to conserve the battery. To
wake the phone up:

1.

Press the

Power/Lock Key

.

2.

Drag the

Lock Touch Key

to the right.

NOTE:

To lock the screen manually, press the Power/Lock Key

.

Lock Touch Key

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GoogleTM Account Set-up

The first time you power on your phone, you will be prompted to touch
the Android logo to begin using your phone.

During setup you will be asked to sign into your existing Google account.
If you do not have a Google account you can create one.

If you are an existing Gmail

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user, all of your Gmail, Google contacts and

Google Calendar events will begin to automatically sync to your phone.

Touch to begin.

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Getting to Know the Home Screen

The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on
your phone. It displays application icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other
features.

Selecting a Home screen

There are two Home screens you can select.
You can choose

Android Home

or

LG Home

. Essentially the same, they

have slight aesthetic differences.

Android Home LG Home

Status Bar

Shows device status information
including the time, signal strength,
battery status, and more. Also displays
notification icons.

Widgets

Applications used directly on the Home
screen. Touch a widget to open and use it.

Application Icon

Touch an icon (application, folder, etc.)
to open and use it.

Quick Keys

Provide easy, one-touch access to the
functions you use the most.

Launch Icon

Touch to open the Launch screen to
view icons for all installed applications.

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Getting to Know the Home Screen

Selecting a Home Screen Theme

You can change themes any time, just access the Launch screen and
open the

Theme

application.

1.

From the Home screen, touch the Launch icon:

• On Android Home, touch

.

• On LG Home, touch

.

2.

Touch the Themes icon

.

3.

Touch either

Android Home

or

LG Home

, depending on your

preference.

To return to the Home screen

▶

Press the

Home Key

at any time, from any application.

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Getting to Know the Home Screen

To view other Home screen panes

• Slide your nger left or right across the Home screen.
The Home screen spans five screen widths allowing more space for
icons, widgets, shortcuts, etc.

• Touch and hold the Home screen pane Location indicator to

view the Home screen pane thumbnails. Touch a thumbnail to
open it.

NOTE:

LG Home screen pane location is indicated by the dots at the top of the Launch icon.

To return to the center Home pane

• Press the Home Key at any time, in any application.

Location Indicator

The dots indicate which Home screen pane you are viewing.

Android Home screen

Home Screen Thumbnails

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Using Applications

Multi-tasking is easy with Android because open applications keep
running even when you open another application. There’s no need to quit
an application before opening another. Use and switch among several
open applications. Android

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manages each application, stopping and
starting them as needed, to ensure that idle applications don’t consume
resources unnecessarily.

Opening an application

• Open an application simply by touching its icon on the screen.

Opening multiple applications

1.

Press the

Home Key

to minimize the current application.

NOTE:

If the application icon you want is on your Home screen, simply touch it now to

open and use it.

2.

Touch the Launch icon (

or ).

3.

Touch the application icon you want to open.

Switching between multiple applications

1.

Press and hold the

Home Key

.
A small window opens with icons of applications that
you’ve used recently.

2.

Touch an icon to open the application.

Or touch the

Back Key

to return to the previous

screen.

Touch an icon to
open an application
you’ve used recently.

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Using Applications

Adding application icons to the Home screen

Customize your Home screen with the applications you use most often.

1.

Access the Launch screen.

2.

Touch and hold the application icon you want to add to your Home

screen.
The phone will vibrate and the Home screen will appear, into which you
can place the application icon.

3.

Lift your finger, or drag the icon to where you want it on the screen,

then lift your finger.

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Notifications

Notifications appear conveniently on the Status Bar to announce new
messages, calendar events, alarms, and more.

To open the Notications panel

• Touch and drag the Status Bar down.

OR

• On the Home screen, press the

Menu Key

and touch

Notifications

.

The Notifications panel displays a list of your current
notifications, organized into ongoing and event-based
notifications.

Touch a notification to open it
in its application.

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Notifications

Notication Icons

New Gmail message 3 more notifications not displayed

New text or multimedia message

Call in progress

Problem with text or multimedia
message delivery

Call in progress using Bluetooth
headset

New Google TalkTM message

Missed call

New voicemail

Call on hold

Upcoming event

Call forwarding is on

Data is syncing

Uploading data

Problem with sign-in or sync

Downloading data

microSD card is full

Download finished

An open Wi-Fi network is available

Connected to VPN

Phone is connected via USB cable

Disconnected from VPN

Song is playing

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Touchscreen

The main way to control Android features is by using your finger to
manipulate icons, buttons, menu items, onscreen keyboard, and other
items on the touchscreen.

•

Touch

A single finger touch selects items. For example, touch an icon
to open that application or feature, touch a browser link to go to that
page, or touch text fields to enter text.

•

Touch and hold

Touch and hold an item, do not lift your finger until an
action occurs. For example, to open a pop-up menu for customizing
the Home screen, touch an empty area on the Home screen until the
menu pops up.

•

Drag

Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting
your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target
position. You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them,
and you can drag the Status Bar down to open the Notifications panel.

•

Swipe or slide

To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across
the surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so
you don’t drag an item instead). For example, slide the screen up or
down to scroll through a list, or swipe the Home screen left or right to
access the next pane.

•

Double-tap

Double-tap to zoom in on a webpage or a map.

•

Pinch-to-zoom

Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch or spread

motion to zoom in or out when using the browser, map or pictures.

•

Rotate the screen

On many screens, the orientation of the screen

will rotate along with the phone.

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Touchscreen

NOTE:

To turn this feature on and off, from the Home screen, press the

Menu Key

and

touch

Settings

>

Sound & display

> then, select/deselect

Orientation

.

Rotate the phone counter-clockwise for
landscape orientation.

Rotate the phone clockwise for portrait
orientation.

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Calling & Contacts

Placing and Ending Calls

To place a call by dialing

1.

Touch the

Phone

icon

on the Home screen or in

the Launch screen.

• If you’re already in the Contacts list or the Call log,

touch the

Phone

tab.

2.

Touch the number touch keys to enter the phone number.

3.

Touch the green

Call Key

to dial the number that

you entered.

You can switch applications during a call, for example,
to look up another contact in the Contacts list. While using other
applications, the phone icon will appear in the Status bar as long as the
call is connected.
During a call, press the

Up/Down Volume Keys

to adjust the call

volume.

4.

Touch

End

to end the call.

Touch and hold to enter + for
international calls.

Touch to erase a digit.
Touch and hold to erase the
entire number.

Duration of the call

Touch to access the Dialpad
during your call.

Information about the person
you’re calling

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Calling & Contacts

To answer a call

• Drag the green

Answer

button to the right.
If you were already on a call, the first call is placed on
hold while you answer the new call.

To decline a call and divert it to voicemail

• Drag the red

Decline

button to the left.
The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave
a message.

• To silence the ringer, press the

Down Volume Key

.

To set up your voice mail

1.

Touch the

Phone

icon

on the Home screen or in the Launch screen.

2.

Touch the

Voicemail Key

or touch and hold .

3.

Touch

Dialpad

so you can enter numbers.

4.

Follow the setup tutorial.

5.

Select a password.

6.

Record a voice signature and greetings for your Voice Mailbox.

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Calling & Contacts

To access your voice mail from your wireless device

1.

Touch the

Phone

icon

on the Home screen or in the Launch screen.

2.

Touch the

Voicemail Key

or touch and hold .

3.

Follow the prompts to enter your password and retrieve your

messages.

To add a new contact

1.

Touch the

Contacts

icon

on the Home screen.

2.

Press the

Menu Key

and touch

New contact

.

3.

If you have more than one account, touch the account to which you

want to add the contact.

4.

Enter the contact’s name.

5.

Touch a category of contact information, such as phone numbers and

email addresses, to enter that type of information about your contact.
Scroll the page to view all categories.

6.

Touch a category’s plus icon

to add more than one entry for that
category. For example, to add both work and home numbers, touch the
labels key, to the left of the item, to open a menu with preset labels,
such as

Mobile

and

Work

for a phone number, or touch

Custom

, if

available, in the menu to create your own label.

7.

Touch the picture frame icon (below) to select a picture to display next

to the name in your lists of contacts and in other applications.

8.

When you’re finished, touch

Done

.

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Setting Up Email

Your device will provide instant access to your Gmail, Google Contacts,
and Google Calendar as soon as you set up your Google account during
activation. Linking all of your other email addresses to your device is
quick and easy. If you did not set up a Google account during the initial
set up, from the Home screen, touch

Gmail

and follow the on screen
instructions. To set up other accounts follow the instructions below. Many
consumer email accounts can be set up following the first four steps.
In addition to Gmail, your phone supports the following account types:
POP3, IMAP and Exchange.

To set up an email account:

1. From the Home screen, open the Launch screen by touching

or .

2. Touch the

Email

icon

.

3. Enter your email address and password, then touch

Next

.

NOTE:

If you need to enter email account settings the wizard can’t configure for you, touch

Manual setup

.

4. Enter a name for the account and the name you want to be displayed

on outgoing messages, then touch

Done

. Your account is setup and

your inbox will be displayed.

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Setting Up Email

OR

If you must set up the account manually, continue to Step 5.

5. Select the type of email account. (If the account type is unknown,

check with your email provider. POP3 is the most common.)

6. Enter your

Incoming server settings

, then touch

Next

.

7. Enter your

Outgoing server settings

, then touch

Next

.

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Setting Up Email

8.

Set the desired account options, then touch

Next

. Return to step 4 to

complete setting up your account.

NOTES:

• If you receive an error message starting “Setup could not finish”, check with your email

provider to confirm incoming server settings and settings to access their outgoing server
from other networks.

• If syncing corporate mail, you will need your Exchange Server name and your Domain. Once

you have set up your email sync, your corporate contacts will also automatically sync.

• From your Inbox, press the

Menu Key

, then touch

Account settings

to access various
email account settings. For example, to set how often your device checks for new emails,
touch

Email check frequency

.

Enterprise Account Setup

The ApexTM does support the capability to sync with Microsoft® Exchange.
In order to connect your Apex

TM

with your Exchange server, please

contact your administrator.

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Using the Menus

There are two available types of menus: Options menus and Context
menus.

Options menus

Options menus contain tools that apply to the activities of the current
screen or application, and not to any specific item on the screen. To open
the Options menu, press the

Menu Key

. Not all screens have an

available Options menu; if you press the

Menu Key

on a screen that
has no Options menu, nothing will happen.
Some screens and applications have more options than can fit in the
popup screen. If that’s the case, touch

More

to open the additional

options.

Touch to access more options.

The Options menu contains
items that apply to the current
screen or to the application as
a whole.

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Using the Menus

Context menus

Context menus contain tools that apply to a specific item on the screen.
To open a Context menu, touch and hold an item on the screen for 2
seconds. Note that not all items have Context menus. If you touch and
hold an item that has no available Context menu, nothing will happen.

Touch and hold the call
log to open its Context
menu.

For Example:

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Searching

You can search for information on your phone and on the web with the

Quick Search Box.

NOTE:

You can also search the web by voice with the Voice Search application. From the

Home screen, touch the Voice Search icon

and then say what you want to search.

To search your phone and the web by entering text

1.

From the Home screen, touch the

Search Key

.

2.

Enter the text you’re searching for in the Quick Search Box.

NOTE:

In some applications, such as Gmail, Contacts, and Browser, the application’s own

search box opens when you touch the

Search Key

. To change from the application’s search

feature to the Quick Search Box, touch the

Search Key

again. No matter what application

you’re working in, touching the

Search Key

twice opens Quick Search Box.

Voice Search - Touch, then speak
into the microphone the search
terms.

As you type, search results from
your phone, previously chosen
search results, and web search
suggestions appear. Touch a
result to open it or

Search Key

to conduct a web search.

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Bluetooth

To turn Bluetooth on or o

1.

From the Home screen, press the

Menu Key

and touch

Settings

>

Wireless & networks

.

2.

Touch

Bluetooth

to turn the function on or off. The green checkmark

indicates that the functionality is on.

To pair and connect to a Bluetooth headset

1.

From the Home screen, press the

Menu Key

and touch

Settings

>

Wireless & networks

>

Bluetooth settings

.

2.

Touch

Scan for devices

(make sure the device you are trying to pair is

in pairing mode).

3.

From the list of available devices, touch the device you want to pair

with your phone.

4.

If prompted to enter a passcode, try entering 0000 or 1234 (the most

common passcodes), or consult the Bluetooth accessory instructions.

Bluetooth

®

QD ID B016383

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Browser

To open Browser

• Touch the

Browser

icon on the Home screen or in the Launch

screen.

To go to a webpage

1.

Touch the URL field at the top of the Browser screen. If the URL field

isn’t visible, press the

Menu Key

.

2.

Enter the address (URL) of the webpage.

As you enter the address, Google web search will suggest webpages
and queries.

3.

Touch a suggestion or finish entering the address and touch Go.

NOTES:

• To zoom in or out on a webpage, double-tap on the section of the webpage you want to

view. To zoom back out, double-tap the screen again. Or, simply pinch to zoom in or out on
the screen.

• You may not be able to zoom in/out on webpages designed for mobile devices.

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Camera

You can take pictures and shoot videos with Camera.

NOTE:

Insert a microSD card to use the camera and other multimedia features.

To take and share a picture

1.

Press the

Camera Key

located on the right side of the phone.

2.

Frame your subject on screen and touch the

Shutter

icon

to take

the picture.

3.

Touch the

Gallery

icon

to view your image gallery.

4.

Touch the picture to open it.

5.

Touch

Menu

>

Share

.

6.

Touch the application you want to use to share the selected picture.

The application you selected opens with the picture (or a link) attached.
Follow the instructions to complete sharing.

Drag to switch between Camera
and Video modes.

Touch to take a picture, or to
begin/stop recording a video.

Touch to access the Gallery.

Touch to display a settings menu.

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Android Market

TM

Use Android Market to browse and download from the thousands of
available applications.

To download an application

1.

From the Home screen, touch the

Market

icon

.

NOTE: Press the Menu Key

and touch Help to get help with Android Market.

2.

Browse for an application or game.

3.

Complete the purchase process, if applicable. (You will need a credit

card account to make a purchase. Paid applications can be returned for
a full refund within 24 hours of purchase).

4.

Touch

Install

(for free applications) or

Buy

(for paid applications).

NOTE:

You will receive a notification when your application is fully downloaded. After

download, you can find it on the Launch screen.

To uninstall an application

1.

Touch the

Market

icon

, then press the

Menu Key

and touch

Downloads

.

2.

Touch the application.

3.

Touch

Uninstall

, then touch OK to confirm.

4.

Touch the explanation that best matches why you’re uninstalling the

application or game and touch OK.

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Tips

1. Optimize your battery life with a power control widget:

On the Home screen, press the

Menu Key

and touch

Add

>

Widgets

>

Power Control

.

2. Watch YouTube™ videos in high resolution:

While a YouTube video is playing, touch the screen to display the video
options. Then touch the HQ button on the right side of the options.

3. To import contacts from a microSD card:

Insert the microSD card into the memory slot. On the Home screen,
touch

Contacts

and press the

Menu Key

and touch

Import/

Export

>

Import from SD card

.

4. Set up your device on a Wi-Fi network:

From the Home screen, press the

Menu Key

and touch

Settings

>

Wireless & networks

>

Wi-Fi

(to turn on Wi-Fi) >

Wi-Fi settings

.

Then, select the Wi-Fi network that you wish to connect to and touch

Connect

and enter the security or password, if applicable.

5. Transfer files to/from your PC:

Connect your device to a PC using a

USB cable. Open the

Notifications panel

and touch

USB connected

>

Mount

. You can then use your PC interface to move files between

your device and your PC. When you are done, open the

Notifications

panel

and touch

Turn off USB storage > Turn Off

and disconnect the

USB cable from your device.

For More Help

On the device:
Tutorial

• To access from the Home screen:

Press the

Menu Key

and touch

Settings

>

About phone

>

System

tutorial

.

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Tips

On the web: www.lgusa.com/Apex

To order a printed copy of the manufacturer’s User Guide/ Manual, please
call

1-877-268-7589

.

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TIA Safety Information

The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless
handheld phones.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal

Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter
and receiver. When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (RF)
signals.

In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC)
adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless
phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards
previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:

ANSI C95.1 (1992) *

NCRP Report 86 (1986)

ICNIRP (1996)

* American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation
Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection.

Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations
of the relevant 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).

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Antenna Care

Use only the supplied internal 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 rst 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.

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Pacemakers

The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a
minimum separation of six (6) inches be maintained between a handheld
wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the
pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

Persons with pacemakers:

• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their

pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;

• Should 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.

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Health Care Facilities

Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted
in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may
use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or
its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

Posted Facilities

Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.

Aircraft

FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. 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

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as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag

An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including
either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air
bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is
improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.

Safety Information

Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper
use of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep the user guide in
an accessible place at all times after reading it.

Caution! Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious
damage to the product.

Charger and Adapter Safety

• The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only.

• Insert the battery pack charger vertically into the wall power socket.

• Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery pack

charger abroad.

• Only use the approved battery charger. Other wise, 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 specic to your phone model since they

are designed to maximize battery life.

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• 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.

Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards

• Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and keep the

minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources.

• Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the

power plug pin when it’s dirty.

• When using the power plug, ensure that it’s rmly 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

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the terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion.

• Do not disassemble or crush the battery. It may cause a re.

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. l The data saved in your phone might be

deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the
software. Please backup your important phone numbers. (Ring tones,
text messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be
deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of
data.

• When you use the phone in public places, set the ringtone to vibration

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so you don’t disturb others.

• Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear.

• Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution.

Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna
unnecessarily.

Warning! Important safety information

Avoiding hearing damage

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.

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Using headsets safely

Use of headsets to listen to music while operating a vehicle is not
recommended and is illegal in some areas. Be careful and attentive while
driving. Stop using this device if you find it disruptive or distracting while
operating any type of vehicle or performing any other activity that requires
your full attention.

FDA Consumer Update

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and
Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones:

1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems
are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however,
that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low
levels of Radio Frequency (RF) energy in the microwave range while
being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in standby mode.
Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue),
exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no
known adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures
have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested
that some biological effects may occur, but such findings have not been
confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have
had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons
for inconsistent results.

2. What is the FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless phones?

Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of 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

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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.

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The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone
networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power
than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people
get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than
those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the
subject of the safety questions discussed in this document.

3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?

The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones with
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

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animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer­causing 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 cancer­causing 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

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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?

All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit Radio
Frequency (RF) energy exposures. The FCC established these guidelines
in consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety
agencies. The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless phones is set at

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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 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.

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9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency

energy from my wireless phone?

If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we do not know
that there is — it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about
avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize
your exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Since time is a key factor
in how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time
spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure. If you must
conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could
place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since
the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example,
you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your
body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna. Again, the
scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But
if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can
use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure
from wireless phone use.

10. What about children using wireless phones?

The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless
phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to
lower exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy, the measures described
above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones.
Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance
between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. Some
groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that
children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example,
the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing
such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence
exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly

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precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health
hazard exists.

11. What about wireless phone interference with medical

equipment?

Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wireless phones can interact with
some electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a
detailed test method to measure Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI)
of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless
telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The
final draft, a joint effort by the FDA, medical device manufacturers, and
many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will allow
manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are
safe from wireless phone EMI.

The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless
phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard
specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids
and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses
a “compatible” phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time.
This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.

The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible
interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be
found to occur, the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference
and work to resolve the problem.

12. Where can I find additional information?

For additional information, please refer to the following resources:

FDA web page on wireless phones
(http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProdu

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ctsandProcedures/HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.
htm)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety

Program (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)

International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation

Protection (http://www.icnirp.de)

World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF

Project (http://www.who.int/emf)

National Radiological Protection Board (UK)
(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/)

10 Driver Safety Tips

Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate
by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility
accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must
uphold.

When operating a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your
wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense
and remember the following tips:

1.

Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial

and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take
advantage of valuable features most phones offer, including automatic
redial and memory. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad so you
can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the
road.

2.

When available, use a handsfree device. A number of hands-free

wireless phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you
choose an installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a

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speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available
to you.

3.

Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach and where

you can reach it without removing your eyes from the road. If you get
an incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voicemail
answer it for you.

4.

Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or

situations. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving;
if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather
conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, and ice can be hazardous, but so is heavy
traffic. As a driver, your first responsibility is to pay attention to the
road.

5.

Don’t take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are

reading an address book or business card, or writing a “to-do” list
while driving a car, you are not watching where you are going. It is
common sense. Do not get caught in a dangerous situation because
you are reading or writing and not paying attention to the road or
nearby vehicles.

6.

Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you

are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before
you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you
may be stopped at a stop sign, red light, or otherwise stationary. But
if you need to dial while driving, follow this simple tip -- dial only a few
numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.

7.

Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be

distracting. Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not
mix; they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the
wheel of a car.
Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and if
necessary, suspend conversations which have the potential to divert

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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’s a free call on your wireless phone!

9

. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Your wireless

phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be 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 brokendown vehicle
posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic
accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to
be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency
wireless number.

The above tips are meant as general guidelines. Before deciding to use
your mobile device while operating a vehicle, it is recommended that
you consult your applicable jurisdiction’s local laws or other regulations
regarding such use.
Such laws or other regulations may prohibit or otherwise restrict the
manner in which a driver may use his or her phone while operating a
vehicle.

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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 FCC exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of
two expert organizations, the National Counsel on Radiation Protection
and Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the recommendations were developed
by scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry, government,
and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to
the biological effects of RF energy.

The exposure Limit for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The
SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human
body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires
wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6
W/kg). The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety
to give additional protection to the public and to account for any variations
in measurements.

Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions specified
by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level
in all tested frequency bands. Although SAR is determined at the highest
certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating
can be well below the maximum value. Because the phone is designed to
operate at multiple power levels to use only the power required to reach
the network, in general, the closer you are to a wireless base station

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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 governmentadopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are
performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the
body) as required by the FCC for each model.

This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back
of the phone kept 0.79 inches (2.0 cm) between the user’s body and the
back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a
minimum separation distance of 0.79 inches (2.0 cm) must be maintained
between the user s body and the back of the phone. Third-party belt-clips,
holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components should
not be used. Body-worn accessories that cannot maintain 0.79 inches
(2.0 cm) separation distance between the user’s body and the back of the
phone, and have not been tested for typical body-worn operations may
not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided.

The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone
with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF
emission guidelines.

The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for use at the
ear is 1.36 W/kg and when worn on the body, is 0.74 W/kg. While there
may be differences between SAR levels of various phones and at various
positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure.

SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be
found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid
after searching on FCC ID BEJVS740.

To find information that pertains to a particular model phone, this site
uses the phone FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on
the case of the phone. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the

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battery pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for
a particular phone, follow the instructions on the website and it should
provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone.

Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found
on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) website
at http://www.ctia.org/

*In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones
used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of
tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give
additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in
measurements.

FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for
Wireless Devices

On July 10, 2003, the U.S.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT
Docket 01-309 modified the exception of wireless phones under the
Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital wireless
phones be compatible with hearing-aids.
The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to
telecommunications services for persons with hearing disabilities.
While some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing
aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or
whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others
to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of
interference they generate.

The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for
wireless phones, to assist hearing device users to find phones that may
be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated.
Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on

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the box.

The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s
hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be
vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone
successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best
way to evaluate it for your personal needs.

M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are
likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that
are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.

Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer
or hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher
ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference
noise. The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added
together. A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6
is considered for best use.

In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the
wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values
equal M5. This should provide the hearing aid user with “normal usage”
while using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone.
“Normal usage” in this context is defined as a signal quality that’s
acceptable for normal operation.

The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark.
The T mark is intended to be synonymous with the UT mark.
The M and T marks are recommended by the Alliance for
Telecommunications Industries Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT marks
are referenced in Section 20.19 of the FCC Rules. The HAC rating
and measurement procedure are described in the American National

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Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard.
When you’re talking over the cell phone, it’s recommended you’d turn the
BT (Bluetooth

®

) mode off for HAC.

According to HAC policy (KDB 285076), we state this handset has
not been rated for hearing aid compatibility with respect to the Wi-Fi
capability.

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FAQs with Apex

TM

This is a step-by-step guide for frequently asked questions. If you run into
a problem or are having trouble with a feature, take a look at this section
before you contact the Customer Information Center.
Thank you.

FAQs with A lly™

Contact

Conta

a

Conta

Email

Email

l

Email

Sync

Contacts

How can I add contacts if I don’t have a microSD card inserted nor Google
account?

1.

From the Home screen, touch

Contacts

.

2.

Press the

Menu Key

and touch

New contact

.

3.

Enter the contact’s name.

4.

Touch a category of contact information, such as

Phone

or

Email

, to

enter any relevant information about your contact.

5.

Touch a category’s plus icon

to add more than one entry for that
category. For example, in the Phone category, add a work number and
a home number, touch the label button to the left of the entry field to
open a drop-down menu of preset labels. For example,

Mobile

and

Work

for a phone number, or touch Custom, if available, in the menu to

create your own label.

6.

Touch the Picture Frame icon

to select a picture to display next to

the name in your list of contacts and in other applications.

7.

When you’re finished, touch

Done

.

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Can I import contacts to my ApexTM?

Yes. If you have .vcf files stored on a microSD card, you can import those
to your phone.

1.

From the Home screen, touch

Contacts

.

2.

Press the

Menu Key

and touch

Import/Export

.

3.

Touch

Import from SD card

.

4.

If you have more than one account on your phone, touch the account

into which you want to import the contacts.

5.

Touch the importing option and then touch OK.

I have a Google account and have a Contacts List for my Gmail account.
How can I sync the list with my phone?

1.

From the Home screen, touch

Contacts

.

2.

Press the

Menu Key

and touch

Accounts

.

OR

1.

From the Home screen, press the

Menu Key

and touch

Settings

.

2.

Touch

Accounts & sync

.

3.

Touch

Add account

and touch

Google

to add a Google

account.

4.

Read the instructions and touch

Next

.

5.

Touch

Sign in

.

6.

Enter your Username and Password and touch

Sign in

.

7.

After setting up the Google account, checkmark

Sync

Contacts

and touch

Finish

.

During sync,

is displayed on the Status Bar.

NOTE:

To sync contacts with other applications, please follow that application’s instructions.

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I added contacts to the Contacts list, but they’re not displayed. Why?

1.

From the Home screen, touch

Contacts

.

2.

Press the

Menu Key

and touch

Display options

.

3.

Check whether

Only contacts with phones

is selected. (When
selected, a gold checkmark will appear.)
If

Only contacts with phones

is checked, the phone only displays
contacts that have phone numbers.
Please uncheck the option.

4.

For the contacts synchronized with your Google account, you need to

add a checkmark to

All Other Contacts

.

5.

Touch

Done

.

NOTE:

Contacts information which have the same name are joined automatically in the
Contacts list. When you add an account or add contacts in other ways, such as by exchanging
emails, the Contacts application attempts to avoid duplication by joining contact information
automatically.

How can I separate the grouped contacts?

1.

From the Home screen, touch

Contacts

.

2.

Locate the contact and touch and hold the contact. The context menu

will open.

3.

Touch

Edit contact

. If multiple contacts are joined under the same

name, you can see each contact info while scrolling the screen.

4.

To separate them, press the

Menu Key

and touch

Separate

.

5.

To confirm the selection, touch OK.

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How can I sync contacts?

1.

From the Home screen, press the

Menu Key

and touch

Settings

.

2.

Touch

Accounts & sync

.

OR

1.

From the Home screen, touch

Contacts

.

2.

Press the

Menu Key

and touch

Accounts

.

3.

Touch

Add account

and touch an account to add.

4.

Follow the on-screen steps displayed, depending on the type of

account.

NOTE:

Each account has different sync timing.

Google Accounts allow you to select (with checkmarks) whether or not
you want automatic synchronization. You can also press the

Menu Key

and touch

Sync now

to manually synchronize data.

How can I check that my data is synchronizing?

1.

From the Home screen, press the

Menu Key

and touch

Settings

.

2.

Touch

Accounts & sync

.

OR

1.

From the Home screen, touch

Contacts

.

2.

Press the

Menu Key

and touch

Accounts

.

3.

Under

Manage accounts

,

is shown.

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FAQs with A lly™

Contact

Conta

a

Conta

Email

Email

l

Email

Sync

Email Information

Unable to access your Email on the ApexTM?

You may need to manually set up your account as a POP3 or IMAP4
account.

Why can’t I open email attachments?

To view some file types, you must first download the applications (from
the Android Market) that can access those file types.

File types supported by the Email application

- Image: JPG/JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, WBMP

- Audio: mp3, wma, 3gp, wav, amr, ogg, midi(mid), imy, aac, m4a

- Video: mp4, wmv, asf, 3gp, 3g2, m4v, avi, divx

- Document: MS office 2003, 2007(doc, xls, ppt, docx, xlsx, pptx), pdf,

txt, rtf, zip

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FAQs with A lly™

Contact

Conta

a

Conta

Email

Email

l

Email

Sync

Other Email-Related Issues

Why can’t I connect to the Mail Server?

If you are unable to connect to the Mail server but other applications are
still able to access the data network, you will need to contact the Email
server manager.

Why won’t the phone open a le that is supposed to be supported by the
phone?

If you are unable to open an image, video, audio, or other attached file, it
is possible that the file was saved with the wrong file extension.

Why do my Exchange emails only go back a few days?

Exchange accounts set up on your phone will only synchronize for a
specific number of days. Check your settings, the options available are:
One day, Three days, One week, Two weeks, and One month.

Why do I get a Connection Error message with my Hotmail account?

When the email application is set to check for new email less than every
15 minutes, this has been known to occur.

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Supported Email Features

The chart below details which Email account types (EAS, IMAP4, and
POP3) support which features.

EAS(Exchange

ActiveSync)

IMAP4 POP3 Notes

Push

O X X

Push Email is a feature
that instantly notifies
you when a new email
is received by your email
server.

Synchronize

with mail

server

O O X

If you delete an email
message on the server, it
will also be deleted on the
phone, and vice versa. This
feature is not supported
by POP3 account types.

Contact/
Calendar

Sync

O X X

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FAQs with A lly™

Contact

Conta

a

Conta

Email

Email

l

Email

Sync

How do I sync Socialite with Facebook?

1.

From the Home screen, press the

Menu Key

and touch

Settings

>

Accounts & sync

.

2.

Touch

Add Account

.

3.

Touch

Socialite

.

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4.

Enter your Email address and Password, then touch

Log in

.

5.

Select the type of synchronization you want to set up, then touch

Save

.

You can sync data about
all friends to Contacts

You can sync data only about
friends already in Contacts

You can’t sync

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1 WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:

LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit
and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and
workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions:

(1)

The limited warranty for the product extends for TWELVE (12)
MONTHS beginning on the date of purchase of the product with
valid proof of purchase, or absent valid proof of purchase, FIFTEEN
(15) MONTHS from date of manufacture as determined by the unit’s
manufacture date code.

(2)

The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the
product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent
purchaser/end user.

(3)

This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product
during the warranty period as long as it is in the U.S., including Alaska,
Hawaii, U.S. Territories and Canada.

(4)

The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be free of defects at
the time of shipment and, therefore, shall not be covered under these
limited warranty terms.

(5)

Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to

reasonably prove the date of purchase.

(6)

The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the
Customer Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of
shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of
service under this limited warranty.

2 WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

(1)

Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than its

normal and customary manner.

(2)

Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions,

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improper storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorized
modifications, unauthorized connections, unauthorized repair, misuse,
neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts
which are not the fault of LG, including damage caused by shipping,
blown fuses, spills of food or liquid.

(3)

Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in

material or workmanship.

(4)

That the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by
consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during
the applicable limited warranty period.

(5)

Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible.

(6)

This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or
implied either in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise,
including, but not limited to any implied warranty of marketability or
fitness for a particular use.

(7)

Damage resulting from use of non LG approved accessories.

(8)

All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are

scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.

(9)

Products operated outside published maximum ratings.

(10)

Products used or obtained in a rental program.

(11)

Consumables (such as fuses).

3 WHAT LG WILL DO:

LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase
price of any unit that does not conform to this limited warranty. LG
may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re-conditioned,
refurbished or new units or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not re­install or back-up any data, applications or software that you have added
to your phone. It is therefore recommended that you back-up any such

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data or information prior to sending the unit to LG to avoid the permanent
loss of such information.

4. STATE LAW RIGHTS:

No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION
OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY HEREIN. LG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF
THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER

DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE

OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.

5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:

If you experience any problems with either the Bluetooth headset or the
mobile handset, in each case as may be covered by this limited warranty,
you need only return the affected device. For example, if a problem exists
with the Bluetooth headset, please DO NOT return your mobile handset
with the headset. Likewise, if a problem exists with the mobile handset,
please DO NOT return the Bluetooth Headset with the handset.

To obtain warranty service, please call or fax to the following telephone
numbers from anywhere in the continental United States:

Tel. [phone] or Fax. [phone]

Or visit http://us.lgservice.com. Correspondence may also be mailed to:

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LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL
35824

DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS.

Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center
nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.

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