LG Electronics USA K373 User Manual

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Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. It may harm the internal
circuit boards of the phone.

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Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generate
sparks.

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Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating. Do
not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause electric shock or fire.

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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.

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Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may
cause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone.

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Do not disassemble the phone.

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Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short­circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire.

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Do not attempt to repair or modify the device yourself. Your device is
equipped with an internal rechargeable battery which should be replaced
only by LG or an authorized LG repair center.

You should never attempt to open or disassemble this device yourself and

doing so may cause damage that voids your warranty.

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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.

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Be careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as earphone,
connection parts of the phone, etc.) This could cause asphyxiation or
suffocation resulting in serious injury or death.

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Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric
shock or fire.

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Only use chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to
products provided by other suppliers.

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Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories.
Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently
invalidate the warranty.

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An emergency call can be made only within a service area. For an
emergency call, make sure that you are within a service area and that the
phone is turned on.

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Your phone is an electronic device that generates heat during normal
operation. Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact in the absence of
adequate ventilation may result in discomfort or minor burns. Therefore,
use care when handling your phone during or immediately after operation.

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Use and store your phone in temperatures between 0°C/32°F and
45°C/113°F, if possible. Exposing your phone to extremely low or high
temperatures may result in damage, malfunction, or even explosion.

HAC statement

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 that 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.
This mobile phone has a Hearing Aid Mode that, when activated, may
reduce interference with some hearing aid models.

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.

Body-worn Operation

This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept

0.39 inches (1.0 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm)
must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone.

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Any belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic
components may not be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot
maintain 0.39 inches (1.0 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.

Caution

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.

Consumer Information About Radio Frequency
Emissions

Your wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver,
emits radio frequency energy during use. The following consumer
information addresses commonly asked questions about the health
effects of wireless phones.
Are wireless phones safe?

Scientific research on the subject of wireless phones and radio frequency
(“RF”) energy has been conducted worldwide for many years, and
continues. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”)
and the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) set policies and
procedures for wireless phones. The FDA issued a website publication on
health issues related to cell phone usage where it states, “The scientific
community at large … believes that the weight of scientific evidence does
not show an association between exposure to radiofrequency (RF) from
cell phones and adverse health outcomes. Still the scientific community
does recommend conducting additional research to address gaps in
knowledge. That research is being conducted around the world and FDA
continues to monitor developments in this field. You can access the joint
FDA/FCC website at http://www.fda.gov (under “c”in the subject index,

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select Cell Phones > Research). You can also contact the FDA toll-free
at [phone] or (888) INFO-FDA. In June 2000, the FDA entered
into a cooperative research and development agreement through which
additional scientific research is being conducted. The FCC issued its own
website publication stating that “there is no scientific evidence that
proves that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer or a variety of other
problems, including headaches, dizziness or memory loss.” This publication
is available at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ cellular.html or through the FCC at
[phone] or (888) CALL-FCC.

What does “SAR” mean?

In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, and other agencies, established RF exposure safety
guidelines for wireless phones in the United States. Before a wireless
phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested by the
manufacturer and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed limits
established by the FCC. One of these limits is expressed as a Specific
Absorption Rate, or “SAR.” SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption
of RF energy in the body. Tests for SAR are conducted with the phone
transmitting at its highest power level in all tested frequency bands. Since
1996, the FCC has required that the SAR of handheld wireless phones
not exceed 1.6 watts per kilogram, averaged over one gram of tissue.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest power level, the actual
SAR value of a wireless phone while operating can be less than the
reported SAR value. This is because the SAR value may vary from call to
call, depending on factors such as proximity to a cell site, the proximity of
the phone to the body while in use, and the use of hands-free devices. For
more information about SARs, see the FCC’s OET Bulletins 56 and 65 at
http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins
or visit the Cellular Telecom munications Industry Association website at
http://www.ctia.org/consumer_info/index.cfm/AID/10371. You may also
wish to contact the manufacturer of your phone.

Can I minimize my RF exposure?

If you are concerned about RF, there are several simple steps you can take
to minimize your RF exposure. You can, of course, reduce your talk time.

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You can place more distance between your body and the source of the RF,
as the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. The FDA/FCC
website states that “hands-free kits can be used with wireless phones
for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of
RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the RF
emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the
phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use,
then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones
marketed in the U.S. are required to meet safety requirements regardless
of whether they are used against the head or against the body. Either
configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit.” Also, if
you use your wireless phone while in a car, you can use a phone with an
antenna on the outside of the vehicle. You should also read and follow
your wireless phone manufacturer’s instructions for the safe operation of
your phone.

Do wireless phones pose any special risks to children?

The FDA/FCC website states that “the scientific evidence does not show
a danger to users of wireless communication devices, including children.”
The FDA/FCC website further states that “some groups sponsored by
other national governments have advised that children be discouraged
from using wireless phones at all”. For example, the Stewart Report from
the United Kingdom [“UK”] made such a recommendation in December

2000. In this report a group of independent experts noted that no
evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill
effects. [The UK’s] recommendation to limit cell phone use by children
was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any
health hazard exists. A copy of the UK’s leaflet is available at
http://www.dh.gov.uk (search “mobile”), or you can write to:

NRPB,
Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11 ORQ, United Kingdom. Copies of the UK’s
annual reports on mobile phones and RF are available online at
www.iegmp.org.uk and http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/ (search “mobile”).

ents who wish to reduce their children’s RF exposure may choose to

Par
restrict their children’s wireless phone use.

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Where can I get further information about RF emissions?

For further information, see the following additional resources (websites
current as of April 2005):

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

FDA Consumer magazine
November-

December 2000
Telephone: (888) INFO-FDA
http://www.fda.gov (Under “c” in the subject index, select Cell Phones >
Research.)

U.S. Federal Communications Commission

445 12th Street, S.W.
Washington,

D.C. 20554
Telephone: [phone]
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety

Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones

http://www.iegmp.org.uk

Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of
Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices

283 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1

R 7X9
Canada
Telephone: [phone]
http://www.rsc.ca/index.php?page=Expert_Panels_

RF&Lang_id=120

World Health Organization

Avenue Appia 20
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Telephone: [phone]
http://www.who.int/mediacenter/factsheets/fs193/en/

tional Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection

Interna

c/o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz
Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1
85764 Oberschleissheim
Germany

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Telephone: [phone] 2156
http://www.icnirp.de

an National Standards Institute

Americ

1819 L Street, N.W., 6th Floor
Washington,
Telephone: [phone]
http://www.ansi.org

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800
Bethesda, M
Telephone: [phone]
http://www.ncrponline.org

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society

and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Engineers

http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/

D.C. 20036

D 20814-3095

, Committee on Man

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 Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal
Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are
part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF
energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards
that were developed by independent scientific organizations through
periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards
include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all
persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR
limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using
standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone

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transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency
bands. Although SAR is determined at the highest certified power level,
the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the
maximum value. Because the phone is designed to operate at multiple
power levels to use only the power required to reach the network, in
general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower
the power output.
Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested
and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by
the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are
performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the
body) as required by the FCC for each model.
The highest SAR values are:

Head: 0.66 W/kg

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Body (Body-worn/Hotspot): 1.06 W/kg

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(Body measurements differ among phone models, depending upon
available accessories and FCC requirements).
While there may be differences between SA

R levels of various phones and
at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe
exposure.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone
with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF
emission guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with
the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID

ZNFK373

.
Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found
on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) website
at http://www.ctia.org/.
* In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones

used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of
tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give
additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in
measurements.

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

On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the exception of
wireless phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC
Act) to require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing­aids. 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
the box.
The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user's
hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be
vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone
successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way
to evaluate it for your personal needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely
to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not
labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely
to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not
labeled. T4 is the better/ higher of the two ratings.
Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or
hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher ratings
mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise.
The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together.

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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 Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard.
To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone is
maintained, secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth

and WLAN

components must be disabled during a call.

For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones
Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid Accessibility

http://www.accesswireless.org/

Gallaudet Univ

ersity, RERC

http://tap.gallaudet.edu/Voice/

FCC Hear

ing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control

http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/hearing.html

The Hearing Aid C

ompatibility FCC Order

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-168A1.pdf

Hearing Los

s Association of America [HLAA]

http://hearingloss.org/content/telephones-and-mobile-devices

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