LG Electronics USA VS880 User Manual

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LG-VS880

Violation of the instructions may

cause serious injury or death.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Call [phone] for more information.

Wash hands after handling.

• Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode.

• When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the hands-free kit near the air bag. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is deployed, you may be seriously injured.

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•Do not dispose of your phone near fire or with hazardous or flammable waste. You should dispose of your phone in accordance with all applicable laws.

•Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft)

•Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom.

•Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. This could cause a fire.

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

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

•Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting,

pulling, or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause electric shock or fire.

•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.

•Do not disassemble the phone.

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

•Do not attempt to repair or modify the device yourself. 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.

•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.

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

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

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

•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.

•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.

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HAC

This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone 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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this user guide could void your warranty for this equipment. Use only the supplied antenna.

Use of unauthorized antennas (or modifications to the antenna) could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or violate FCC regulations.

Don’t use the phone with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could cause a minor skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.

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

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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 body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 0.39inches (1cm) between the user's body and the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.39 inches (1cm) 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 may not be used. Body-worn accessories that cannot maintain 0.39 inches (1cm) 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.

Caution

Use only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas (or modifications to the antenna) could impair

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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.

Part 15.19 statement

This device complies with part15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference.

(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Part 15.21 statement

Changes 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

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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.

The phone by LG operates on Verizon’s 4G LTE network, based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology and Mobile Broadband 4G networks in the United States*. Now you can connect easily at high speeds to the Internet, your corporate Intranet, and your email while you’re away from the office.

*Service not available everywhere. Visit website (verizonwireless.com/4G) for a complete list of available areas.

*Information subject to change.

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Wi-Fi Caution

This device is capable of operating in 802.11(a/n) mode. For 802.11(a/n) devices operating in the frequency range of 5.15 - 5.25 GHz, they are restricted for indoor operations to reduce any potential harmful interference for Mobiles Satellite Services (MSS) in the US.

Wi-Fi Access Points that are capable of allowing your device to operate in 802.11(a/n) mode(5.15 - 5.25 GHz band) are optimized for indoor use only.

If your Wi-Fi network is capable of operating in this mode, please restrict your Wi-Fi use indoors to not violate federal regulations to protect Mobile Satellite Services.

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.

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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 the 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, 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

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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 by 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

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Bulletins 56 and 65 at http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/ Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins or visit the Cellular Telecommunications 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. 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

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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”). Parents who wish to reduce their children’s RF exposure may choose to 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

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

283 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1R 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/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/

International Commission on NonIonizing Radiation Protection

c/o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1

85764 Oberschleissheim Germany

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Telephone: [phone] 2156

http://www.icnirp.de

American National Standards Institute

1819 L Street, N.W., 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20036 Telephone: [phone] http://www.ansi.org

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814-3095 Telephone: [phone] http://www.ncrponline.org

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

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

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