LG X power 2 LG-M320G User manual

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FRANÇAIS
LG-M320G
QUICK START GUIDE
Printed in China MBM66201901 (1.0)

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Overview
To turn on the device, press and hold the
for a few seconds.
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This device has a non-removable battery. Do
not attempt to remove the back cover.
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To perform a soft reset of your device, simply
press & hold the Volume Down and Power
keys for about 8-9 seconds.
For more information
Visit www.lg.com to view the user guide and
more information.
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Installing the SIM card and memory
card
Insert the SIM card and memory card with their
gold-coloured contacts facing downwards as
showninthegure.
Nano SIM card
Memory card (optional)
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Always use a genuine Nano-SIM card
supplied by the operator.
Charging the battery
Charge the device with the USB cable.
USB port

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A charging adapter that supports fast
charging is included with the product.
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Do not use third party chargers with your
device as they may not support fast charging
and may cause damage to your device.
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Do not charge while the device or charging
cable is wet or contains moisture. This can
cause fire, electric shock, injury or damage to
device.
Precautions when using the device
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Make sure to use the USB cable provided; do
not use third party USB cables or chargers
with your device. The LG limited warranty
does not cover the use of third party
accessories.
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Failure to follow the instructions in this guide
and improper use may damage the device.
Important information about the
device
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Device apps and services are subject to
change or cancel without notice.
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Whenthedeviceisturnedonfortherst
time,aninitialcongurationtakesplace.The
rstbootingtimemaybelongerthanusual.

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Read before use
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To purchase optional items, contact the LG
Customer Information Centre for available
dealers.
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Theappearanceandspecicationsofthe
device are subject to change without notice.
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Do not use LG products for other purposes
than those originally intended. Using non-
certiedapps,hardware,orsoftwaremay
damage the device and this is not covered by
the limited warranty.

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For Your Safety
Important Information
This user guide contains important information on the use and operation of
this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance
and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone. Any changes or
modicationsnotexpresslyapprovedinthisuserguidecouldvoidyour
warranty for this equipment.
Before You Start
Safety Instructions
Toreducethepossibilityofelectricshock,donotexpose
your phone to high humidity areas, such as the bathroom,
swimming pool, etc.
Always store your phone away from heat. Never store your phone in
settingsthatmayexposeittotemperatureslessthan32°F(0°C)orgreater
than104°F(40°C),suchasoutsideduringextremeweatherconditionsor
inyourcaronahotday.Exposuretoexcessivecoldorheatwillresultin
malfunction, damage and/or catastrophic failure.
Be careful when using your phone near other electronic devices. RF
emissions from your mobile phone may affect nearby in adequately shielded
electronic equipment. You should consult with manufacturers of any personal
medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing aides to determine if they
are susceptible to interference from your mobile phone.
Turn off your phone in a medical facility or at a gas station. Never place your
phoneinamicrowaveovenasthiswillcausethebatterytoexplode.
Safety Information
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal.
Further detailed information is given in this user guide. Never use an unapproved
battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the
batterytoexplode.
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Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to
explode.
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Yourphonecontainsaninternalbattery.Donotdisposeofyourbatterybyre
orwithhazardousorammablematerials.
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Make sure that no sharpedged items come into contact with the battery. There
isariskofthiscausingare.
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Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.
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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.
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Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric
shockorre.
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When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the hands-free kit near
to the air bag. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is
activated, you may be seriously injured.
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Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.

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For Your Safety
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Donotusethephoneinareaswhereitsuseisprohibited.(Forexample:
aircraft).
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Donotexposethebatterychargeroradaptertodirectsunlightoruseitin
places with high humidity, such as a bathroom.
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Neverstoreyourphoneintemperatureslessthan-4°F(-20°C)orgreaterthan
122°F(50°C).
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Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or
detergentstocleanyourphone.Thereisariskofthiscausingare.
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Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. Such actions 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.
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Donotusetheplugifitislooseasitmaycauseareorelectricshock.
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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reorelectricshock.
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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 short-circuit
thephoneand/orcauseelectricshockorre.
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Only use the batteries, antennas, and 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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Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call.
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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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Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure that
cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
FCC RF Exposure Information
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.

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Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the
phonekept1cm(0.39inches)betweentheuser’sbodyandthebackofthe
phone.TocomplywithFCC/ISEDCRFexposurerequirements,aminimum
separationdistanceof1cm(0.39inches)mustbemaintainedbetweenthe
user’sbodyandthebackofthephone.
Any belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic
components may not be used.
Body-wornaccessoriesthatcannotmaintain1cm(0.39inches)separation
distancebetweentheuser’sbodyandthebackofthephone,andhavenot
been tested for typical bodyworn operations may not comply with FCC/ISEDC
RFexposurelimitsandshouldbeavoided.
FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance
Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15ofFCCrulesandISEDClicense-exempt
RSS standard(s).
Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
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 with 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, you
cantrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
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Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Cautions for Battery
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Do not disassemble.
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Do not short-circuit.
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Donotexposetohightemperature:140°F(60°C).
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Do not incinerate.
Battery Disposal
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Please dispose of your battery properly or bring to your local wireless carrier
for recycling.
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Yourphonecontainsaninternalbattery.Donotdisposeofyourbatterybyre
orwithhazardousorammablematerials.

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For Your Safety
Adapter (Charger) Cautions
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Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone and void your
warranty.
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The adapter or battery charger is intended for indoor use only.
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Donotexposetheadapterorbatterychargertodirectsunlightoruseitin
places with high humidity, such as the bathroom.
Avoid damage to your hearing
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Damagetoyourhearingcanoccurifyouareexposedtoloudsoundsforlong
periods of time. We therefore recommend that you do not turn on or off the
handset close to your ear. We also recommend that music and call volumes are
set to a reasonable level.
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If you are listening to music whilst out and about, please ensure that the
volume is at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings. This
is particularly imperative when attempting to cross the street.

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Safety Guidelines
TIA Safety Information
Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld
phones.InclusionofthetextcoveringPacemakers,HearingAids,andOther
MedicalDevicesisrequiredintheowner’smanualforCTIACertication.Use
of the remaining TIA language is encouraged when appropriate.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter
and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also 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)
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of
therelevantscientic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).
* American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation
Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection
The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those
standards).
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efciently:
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Do not 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. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving,
please:
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Givefullattentiontodriving-drivingsafelyisyourrstresponsibility;
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Use hands-free operation, if available;
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Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions so require.

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Safety Guidelines
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.
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:
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ShouldALWAYSkeepthephonemorethansixinchesfromtheirpacemaker
when the phone is turned ON;
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Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
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Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for
interference.
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If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn
your phone OFF immediately.
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.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of
yourdevicetodetermineiftheyareadequatelyshieldedfromexternalRF
energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
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.

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Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Turn your phone
OFF before boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in
ablastingareas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re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liqueedpetroleumgas(suchaspropaneorbutane);areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal
powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn
off your vehicle engine.
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
Anairbaginates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inates,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.
Charger and Adapter Safety
The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only.
Battery Information and Care
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Please dispose of your battery properly or take it to your local wireless
carrier for recycling.
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The battery does not need to be fully discharged before recharging.
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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 impact the battery as it may cause electric shock,
short-circuit,andre.Storethebatteryinaplaceoutofreachofchildren.
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Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance.
The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement.
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Rechargethebatteryafterlongperiodsofnon-usetomaximizebattery
life.
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Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and environmental conditions.

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Safety Guidelines
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Useofextendedbacklighting,MediaNetBrowsing,anddataconnectivity
kits affect battery life and talk/standby times.
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Actualbatterylifewilldependonnetworkconguration,productsettings,
usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.
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Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully
charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards
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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.
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Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the power
plug pin when it is dirty.
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Whenusingthepowerplug,ensurethatitisrmlyconnected.Ifitisnot,it
maycauseexcessiveheatorre.
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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 shortcircuit the phone. Always cover the receptacle when
not in use.
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Do not short-circuit the battery. Metallic articles such as a coin, paperclip
or pen in your pocket or bag may short-circuit the + and – terminals of the
battery (metal strips on the battery) upon moving. Short-circuiting of the
terminalmaydamagethebatteryandcauseanexplosion.
General Notice
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Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your mouth may cause
serious injury.
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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.
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Talking on your phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality due
to heat generated during use.
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When the phone is not used for a long period time, store it in a safe place
with the power cord unplugged.
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Usingthephoneinproximitytoreceivingequipment(i.e.,TVorradio)may
cause interference to the phone.
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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 Centre.
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Do not paint your phone.
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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.
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When you use the phone in public places, set the ring tone to vibration so
as not to disturb others.

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Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it near your ear.
•
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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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 will void your warranty.
FDA Consumer Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Centre for Devices and Radiological
Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones.
1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
Theavailablescientic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 energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also
emit very low levels of RF when in the 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ndingshavenotbeenconrmedbyadditionalresearch.Insome
cases,otherresearchershavehaddifculty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 radiation emitting
consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it
does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority
to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy
(RF) 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scientic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 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:
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•
Environmental Protection Agency
•
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Administración de la
seguridad y salud laborales)
•
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
•
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working
group activities, as well.
The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the
UnitedStatesmustcomplywithFCCsafetyguidelinesthatlimitRFexposure.
The FCC relies on the FDA and other health agencies for safety questions
about wireless phones.
The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks
rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the
wirelessphonesthemselves,theRFexposuresthatpeoplegetfromthese
base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get
from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the subject of the safety
questions discussed in this document.
3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?
Theterm‘wirelessphone’refersheretohandheldwirelessphoneswith
builtinantennas,oftencalled‘cell’,‘mobile’,or‘PCS’phones.Thesetypesof
wirelessphonescanexposetheusertomeasurableradiofrequencyenergy
(RF)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conictingresults,andmanystudies
havesufferedfromawsintheirresearchmethods.Animalexperiments
investigatingtheeffectsofradiofrequencyenergy(RF)exposures
characteristicofwirelessphoneshaveyieldedconictingresultsthatoften
cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however, have
suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer
in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that showed increased
tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or
treated with cancer causing chemicals so as to be predisposed to develop
cancerintheabsenceofRFexposure.Otherstudiesexposedtheanimals
to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the
conditionsunderwhichpeopleusewirelessphones,sowedon’tknowwith
certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health. Three large
epidemiologystudieshavebeenpublishedsinceDecember2000.Between
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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10or
more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health
effects, such as cancer.
Thisisbecausetheintervalbetweenthetimeofexposuretoacancer-causing
agent and the time tumors develop - if they do may be many, many years.
Theinterpretationofepidemiologicalstudiesishamperedbydifcultiesin
measuringactualRFexposureduringday-to-dayuseofwirelessphones.
Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone
is held, or which model of phone is used.
6. What is the FDA doing to nd 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radiofrequencyenergy(RF).TheFDAhasbeenaleading
participant in the World Health Organization International Electromagnetic
Fields(EMF)Projectsinceitsinceptionin1996.Aninuential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scienticoversight,obtaininginputfromexpertsingovernment,
industry, and academic organizations. CTIA funded 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 nd out how much radiofrequency 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 radiofrequency
energy(RF)exposures.TheFCC/ISEDCestablishedtheseguidelinesin
consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies.
TheFCC/ISEDClimitforRFexposurefromwirelesstelephonesissetata
SpecicAbsorptionRate(SAR)of1.6wattsperkilogram(1.6W/kg).The

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FCC/ISEDC 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/ISEDC.TheFCCwebsite(http://
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)givesdirectionsforlocatingtheFCCidentication
numberonyourphonesoyoucanndyourphone’sRFexposurelevelinthe
online listing.
8. What has the FDA done to measure the radiofrequency energy coming
from wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a
technicalstandardformeasuringtheradiofrequencyenergy(RF)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SpecicAbsorptionRate(SAR)
intheHumanBodyDuetoWirelessCommunicationsDevices:Experimental
Techniques,’setsforththerst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.
9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency 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radiofrequencyenergy(RF).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scienticdatadoes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scientic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 radiofrequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply
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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
leaets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precautionary;itwasnotbasedonscienticevidencethatany
healthhazardexists.
11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?
Radiofrequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some
electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test
method to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac
pacemakersanddebrillatorsfromwirelesstelephones.Thistestmethodis
now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement
ofMedicalinstrumentation(AAMI).Thenal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debrillators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species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 nd additional information?
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf09583.html)
Foradditionalinformation,pleaserefertothefollowingresources:FDAweb
pageonwirelessphones(http://www.fda.gov/)
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.nrpb.org.uk/)

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10 Driver Safety Tips
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by
voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility accompanies
thebenetsofwirelessphones,onethateveryusermustuphold.When
operatingacar,drivingisyourrst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 handsfree wireless
phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an
installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker phone
accessory, take advantage of these devices if available to you.
3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. 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trafcorhazardousweatherconditions.Rain,
sleet,snowandicecanbehazardous,butsoisheavytrafc.Asadriver,
yourrstresponsibilityistopayattentiontotheroad.
5. Do not 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.Don’t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trafc;ifpossible,placecallswhenyouarenot
movingorbeforepullingintotrafc.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 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
re,trafcaccident,roadhazardormedicalemergency.Remember,itisa
free call on your wireless phone!