LG MS500 User manual

MBM64117101 (1.0)
Printed in China
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1
Important Customer Information
WARNING: This product contains
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
When using this product, the safety
precautions below must be taken
to avoid possible legal liabilities and
damages.
Retain and follow all product safety
and operating instructions. Observe
all warnings in the product operating
instructions.To reduce the risk of bodily
injury, electric shock, fire, and damage
to the equipment, observe the following
precautions.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
This product is intended for use
when supplied with power from the
designated battery or power supply unit.
Other usage may be dangerous and
will invalidate any approval given to this
product.

2Important Customer Information
required, consult your authorized service
provider or local power company. For
a product that operates from battery
power or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions that are included
with the product.
Handle battery packs carefully
This product contains a Li-ion battery.
There is a risk of fire and burns if the
battery pack is handled improperly.
Do not attempt to open or service the
battery pack. Do not disassemble,
crush, puncture, short external contacts
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FOR PROPER GROUNDING
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Connecting to improperly
grounded equipment can result in an
electric shock to your device.This
product is equipped with a USB cable
for connecting to a desktop or notebook
computer. Be sure your computer is
properly grounded (earthed) before
connecting this product to the computer.
The power supply cord of a desktop or
notebook computer has an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding
plug.The plug must be plugged into
an appropriate outlet which is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR
POWER SUPPLY UNIT
Use the correct external power
source
A product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on
the electrical ratings label. If you are
not sure of the type of power source

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Important Customer Information
required, consult your authorized service
provider or local power company. For
a product that operates from battery
power or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions that are included
with the product.
Handle battery packs carefully
This product contains a Li-ion battery.
There is a risk of fire and burns if the
battery pack is handled improperly.
Do not attempt to open or service the
battery pack. Do not disassemble,
crush, puncture, short external contacts
or circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or
expose a battery pack to temperatures
higher than 60°C (140°F).
WARNING: Danger of explosion
if battery is incorrectly replaced.
To reduce risk of fire or burns, do
not disassemble, crush, puncture,
short external contacts, expose to
temperature above 60°C (140°F), or
dispose of in fire or water. Replace
only with specified batteries. Recycle
or dispose of used batteries according
to the local regulations or reference
guide supplied with your product.
grounding conductor and a grounding
plug.The plug must be plugged into
an appropriate outlet which is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR
POWER SUPPLY UNIT
Use the correct external power
source
A product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on
the electrical ratings label. If you are
not sure of the type of power source

4Important Customer Information
●Replace the battery only with another
battery that has been qualified with
the system per this standard, IEEE-
Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualified
battery may present a risk of fire,
explosion, leakage or other hazard.
●Avoid dropping the phone or battery.
If the phone or battery is dropped,
especially on a hard surface, and the
user suspects damage, take it to a
service center for inspection.
●If the battery leaks:
Do not allow the leaking fluid to
come in contact with skin or clothing.
Take extra precautions
●Keep the battery or device dry and
away from water or any liquid as it
may cause a short circuit.
●
Keep metal objects away so they
don’t come in contact with the battery
or its connectors as it may lead to
short circuit during operation.
●The phone should be only connected
to products that bear the USB-IF
logo or have completed the USB-IF
compliance program.
●Do not use a battery that appears
damaged, deformed, or discolored,
or one that has any rust on its casing,
overheats, or emits a foul odor.
●Always keep the battery out of the
reach of babies and small children,
to avoid swallowing of the battery.
Consult a doctor immediately if the
battery is swallowed.
●Only use the battery with a charging
system that has been qualified with
the system per this standard, IEEE-
Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualified
battery or charger may present a risk
of fire, explosion, leakage or other
hazard.

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Important Customer Information
●Replace the battery only with another
battery that has been qualified with
the system per this standard, IEEE-
Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualified
battery may present a risk of fire,
explosion, leakage or other hazard.
●Avoid dropping the phone or battery.
If the phone or battery is dropped,
especially on a hard surface, and the
user suspects damage, take it to a
service center for inspection.
●If the battery leaks:
Do not allow the leaking fluid to
come in contact with skin or clothing.
If contact occurs, flush the affected
area immediately with clean water
and seek medical advice.
Do not allow the leaking fluid to
come in contact with eyes. If contact
occurs, DO NOT rub; rinse with clean
water immediately and seek medical
advice.
Take extra precautions to keep
a leaking battery away from fire
as there is a danger of ignition or
explosion.
or one that has any rust on its casing,
overheats, or emits a foul odor.
●Always keep the battery out of the
reach of babies and small children,
to avoid swallowing of the battery.
Consult a doctor immediately if the
battery is swallowed.
●Only use the battery with a charging
system that has been qualified with
the system per this standard, IEEE-
Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualified
battery or charger may present a risk
of fire, explosion, leakage or other
hazard.

6Important Customer Information
you want to use this device when its
use is restricted on board an aircraft,
remember to switch to Airplane Mode
which turns off RF functions that could
cause interference.
ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS
Do not use this product in gas stations,
fuel depots, chemical plants or where
blasting operations are in progress, or
in potentially explosive atmospheres
such as fueling areas, fuel storehouses,
below deck on boats, chemical plants,
fuel or chemical transfer or storage
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR
DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Keep this product away from excessive
moisture and extreme temperatures.
Do not leave the product or its battery
inside a vehicle or in places where the
temperature may exceed 140°F (60°C),
such as on a car dashboard, window
sill, or behind glass that is exposed
to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet
light for extended periods of time.This
may damage the product, overheat the
battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle.
PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS
CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss
may occur if earphones or headphones
are used at high volume for prolonged
periods of time.
SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT
Due to the possible interference caused
by this product to an aircraft’s navigation
system and its communications
network, using this device’s phone
function on board an airplane is
against the law in most countries. If

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Important Customer Information
you want to use this device when its
use is restricted on board an aircraft,
remember to switch to Airplane Mode
which turns off RF functions that could
cause interference.
ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS
Do not use this product in gas stations,
fuel depots, chemical plants or where
blasting operations are in progress, or
in potentially explosive atmospheres
such as fueling areas, fuel storehouses,
below deck on boats, chemical plants,
fuel or chemical transfer or storage
facilities, and areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as
grain, dust, or metal powders. Please be
aware that sparks in such areas could
cause an explosion or fire resulting in
bodily injury or even death.
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
When in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere or where
flammable materials exist, the product
should be turned off and the user
should obey all signs and instructions.
Sparks in such areas could cause an
PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS
CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss
may occur if earphones or headphones
are used at high volume for prolonged
periods of time.
SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT
Due to the possible interference caused
by this product to an aircraft’s navigation
system and its communications
network, using this device’s phone
function on board an airplane is
against the law in most countries. If

8Important Customer Information
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF
EXPOSURE
●Avoid using your phone near metal
structures (for example, the steel
frame of a building).
●Avoid using your phone near strong
electromagnetic sources, such as
microwave ovens, sound speakers,
TV and radio.
●Use only original manufacturer-
approved accessories, or accessories
that do not contain any metal.
●Use of non-original manufacturer-
explosion or fire resulting in bodily
injury or even death. Users are advised
not to use the equipment at refueling
points such as service or gas stations,
and are reminded of the need to
observe restrictions on the use of radio
equipment in fuel depots, chemical
plants, or where blasting operations
are in progress. Areas with a potentially
explosive atmosphere are often, but not
always, clearly marked.These include
fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel
or chemical transfer or storage facilities,
and areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain,
dust, or metal powders.
ROAD SAFETY
Vehicle drivers in motion are not
permitted to use communication
services with handheld devices, except
in the case of emergency. In some
countries, using hands-free devices as
an alternative is allowed.