LG MS428 Smartphone User Manual

ENGLISH

USER GUIDE

LGMS428

www.lg.com

MFL69524802 (1.0)

About this user guide

Thank you for choosing LG. Please carefully read this user guide before

using the device for the first time to ensure safe and proper use.

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Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for

this device and may not be compatible with other devices.

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This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the

touchscreen keyboard.

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Descriptions are based on the device default settings.

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Default apps on the device are subject to updates and support for these apps

may be withdrawn without prior notice. If you have any questions about an app

provided with the device, please contact a LG Service Center. For user-installed

apps, please contact the relevant service provider.

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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing software from unofficial

sources may damage the device and lead to data corruption or data loss. Such

actions will violate your LG licence agreement and void your warranty.

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Some contents and illustrations may differ from your device depending on the

region, service provider, software version, or OS version, and are subject to

change without prior notice.

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Software, audio, wallpaper, images, and other media supplied with your

device are licensed for limited use. If you extract and use these materials for

commercial or other purposes, you may be infringing copyright laws. As a user,

you are fully are entirely responsible for the illegal use of media.

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Additional charges may apply for data services, such as messaging, uploading,

downloading, auto-syncing and location services. To avoid additional charges,

select a data plan suitable to your needs. Contact your service provider to

obtain additional details.

Instructional notices

WARNING Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others.

CAUTION

Situations that could cause damage to the device or other

equipment.

NOTE

Notices or additional information.

ENGLISH

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN

ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG TO RESOLVE

DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF IN COURT, UNLESS

YOU CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTIONS AND

JURY TRIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE SEE THE SECTION TITLED

“PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES” BELOW.

Warranty Laws

The following laws govern warranties that arise in retail sales of consumer

goods:

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The California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act [CC §§1790 et

seq],

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The California Uniform Commercial Code, Division Two [Com C

§§2101 et seq], and

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The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Federal Trade Commission

Improvement Act [15 USC §§2301 et seq; 16 CFR Parts 701– 703].

A typical Magnuson-Moss Act warranty is a written promise that the

product is free of defects or a written promise to refund, repair, or

replace defective goods. [See 15 USC §2301(6).] Remedies include

damages for failing to honor a written warranty or service contract or

for violating disclosure provisions. [See 15 USC §2310(d).] Except for

some labeling and disclosure requirements, the federal Act does not

preempt state law. [See 15 USC §2311.]

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,

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 is covered under 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

re-install 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 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 OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, 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 OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 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:

To obtain warranty service, please call or fax to the following telephone

numbers from anywhere in the continental United States:

Tel. 1-800-793-8896 or Fax. 1-800-448-4026

Or visit http://www.lg.com/us/support. Correspondence may also be

mailed to:

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.

PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES:

ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND LG ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING

IN ANY WAY TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE PRODUCT SHALL

BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION, AND

NOT IN A COURT OF GENERAL JURISDICTION. BINDING ARBITRATION

MEANS THAT YOU AND LG ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A JURY

TRIAL AND TO BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.

Definitions. For the purposes of this section, references to “LG” mean LG

Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc., its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates,

and each of their officers, directors, employees, agents, beneficiaries,

predecessors in interest, successors, assigns and suppliers; references to

“dispute” or “claim” shall include any dispute, claim or controversy of any

kind whatsoever (whether based in contract, tort, statute, regulation,

ordinance, fraud, misrepresentation or any other legal or equitable theory)

arising out of or relating in any way to the sale, condition or performance

of the product or this Limited Warranty.

Agreement to Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver. You and LG

agree to resolve any claims between us only by binding arbitration on

an individual basis, unless you opt out as provided below. Any dispute

between you and LG shall not be combined or consolidated with a dispute

involving any other person’s or entity’s product or claim. More specifically,

without limitation of the foregoing, any dispute between you and LG shall

not under any circumstances proceed as part of a class or representative

action. Instead of arbitration, either party may bring an individual action in

small claims court, but that small claims court action may not be brought

on a class or representative basis.

Arbitration Rules and Procedures. To begin arbitration of a claim, either

you or LG must make a written demand for arbitration. The arbitration

will be administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and

will be conducted before a single arbitrator under the AAA’s Consumer

Arbitration Rules that are in effect at the time the arbitration is initiated

(referred to as the “AAA Rules”) and under the procedures set forth in

this section. The AAA Rules are available online at

www.adr.org/consumer.

Send a copy of your written demand for

arbitration, as well as a copy of this provision, to the AAA in the manner

described in the AAA Rules. You must also send a copy of your written

demand to LG at LG Electronics, USA, Inc. Attn: Legal Department-

Arbitration1000 Sylvan AvenueEnglewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. If there is a

conflict between the AAA Rules and the rules set forth in this section,

the rules set forth in this section will govern. This arbitration provision

is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act. Judgment may be entered on

the arbitrator’s award in any court of competent jurisdiction. All issues are

for the arbitrator to decide, except that issues relating to the scope and

enforceability of the arbitration provision and to the arbitrability of the

dispute are for the court to decide. The arbitrator is bound by the terms

of this provision.

Governing Law: The law of the state of your residence shall govern this

Limited Warranty and any disputes between us except to the extent that

such law is preempted by or inconsistent with applicable federal law.

Fees/Costs. You do not need to pay any fee to begin an arbitration. Upon

receipt of your written demand for arbitration, LG will promptly pay all

arbitration filing fees to the AAA unless you seek more than $25,000 in

damages, in which case the payment of these fees will be governed by

the AAA Rules. Except as otherwise provided for herein, LG will pay all

AAA filing, administration and arbitrator fees for any arbitration initiated

in accordance with the AAA Rules and this arbitration provision. If you

prevail in the arbitration, LG will pay your reasonable attorneys’ fees and

expenses to the extent required by applicable law. If the arbitrator finds

either the substance of your claim or the relief sought in the demand

is frivolous or brought for an improper purpose (as measured by the

standards set forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b)), then the

payment of all arbitration fees will be governed by the AAA Rules. In such

a situation, you agree to reimburse LG for all monies previously disbursed

by it that are otherwise your obligation to pay under the AAA Rules.

Except as otherwise provided for, LG waives any rights it may have to seek

attorneys’ fees and expenses from you if LG prevails in the arbitration.

Hearings and Location. If your claim is for $25,000 or less, you may

choose to have the arbitration conducted solely on the basis of (1)

documents submitted to the arbitrator, (2) through a telephonic hearing,

or (3) by an in-person hearing as established by the AAA Rules. If your

claim exceeds $25,000, the right to a hearing will be determined by the

AAA Rules. Any in-person arbitration hearings will be held at a location

within the federal judicial district in which you reside unless we both agree

to another location or we agree to a telephonic arbitration.

Opt Out. You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. If you

opt out, neither you nor LG can require the other to participate in an

arbitration proceeding. To opt out, you must send notice to LG no later

than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s

purchase of the product by either: (i) sending an e-mail to optout@lge.

com, with the subject line: “Arbitration Opt Out” or (ii) calling 1-800-980-

2973. You must include in the opt out e-mail or provide by telephone: (a)

your name and address; (b) the date on which the product was purchased;

or Serial Number, as applicable (the IMEI or MEID or Serial Number can

be found (i) on the product box; (ii) on a label on the back of the product

beneath the battery, if the battery is removable; or (iii) from the settings

menu via the following path: Settings > General > About phone > Status).

You may only opt out of the dispute resolution procedure in the manner

described above (that is, by e-mail or telephone); no other form of notice

will be effective to opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. Opting

out of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect the coverage of

the Limited Warranty in any way, and you will continue to enjoy the full

benefits of the Limited Warranty. If you keep this product and do not opt

out, then you accept all terms and conditions of the arbitration provision

described above.

Features you will love ................. 12

quick share ...............................................13

Basics .......................................... 14

Accessories ..............................................15

Phone layout ............................................16

Turning Your Phone On and Off ...............18

Installing the Nano SIM card and

battery......................................................19

Charging the battery ...............................21

Optimizing battery life .............................................22

Inserting the memory card ......................23

Removing the memory card .....................24

Touch screen tips .....................................24

Tap or touch ...................................................................24

Touch and hold.............................................................. 25

Drag.....................................................................................25

Swipe or slide ................................................................25

Double-tap ...................................................................... 26

Pinch-to-Zoom .............................................................26

Google account setup ..............................27

Creating your Google account ............................27

Signing into your Google account.....................27

Screen lock ...............................................28

Screen lock overview ................................................28

Setting a screen lock ................................................28

Secure start-up settings ........................................ 29

Lock screen settings .................................................29

KnockON ..........................................................................30

Knock Code ....................................................................30

Memory card encryption ..........................31

Home screen ............................................33

Getting to Know the Home Screen .................33

Returning to recently-used applications ...... 34

Customizing the Home screen ...........................35

Using folders from the Home screen ............35

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Capturing a screenshot ............................38

On-screen keyboard .................................38

Transferring data between a PC and the

device .......................................................40

Apps ............................................ 41

Installing or uninstalling apps ..................42

Calls .......................................................... 43

Making a call .................................................................. 43

Calling your contacts ................................................ 43

Answering and rejecting a call ............................ 43

Making a second call .................................................44

Viewing your call logs ............................................... 44

Change your call settings ...................................... 44

Contacts ................................................... 45

Searching for a contact ...........................................45

Adding a new contact .............................................. 45

Creating a group ..........................................................45

Messaging ................................................46

Sending a message .................................................... 46

Conversation view ...................................................... 46

Changing your messaging settings..................46

Camera .....................................................47

Taking a photo .............................................................. 47

Table of contents

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Interval shot ...................................................................48

Burst shot ........................................................................49

Gesture shot ..................................................................49

Multi-point Auto-focus ........................................... 50

Recording a video........................................................50

Gallery ......................................................51

Viewing pictures .......................................................... 51

Editing photos ..............................................................51

Setting wallpaper ........................................................51

Zooming in and out ...................................................52

Playing a video .............................................................. 52

Deleting photos/videos ...........................................53

Email ......................................................... 53

Adding an account .....................................................53

Working with account folders.............................53

Composing and sending email ............................ 54

Changing the Email app general settings .... 54

Deleting an email account ..................................... 54

Music ........................................................55

Playing a song ...............................................................55

Music player options .................................................55

Clock ......................................................... 57

Alarm .................................................................................. 57

World clock .....................................................................57

Timer...................................................................................57

Stopwatch .......................................................................58

Calculator ................................................. 58

Calendar ...................................................58

Voice Recorder .........................................59

Recording a sound or voice ...................................59

Downloads ................................................59

LG Backup.................................................60

Google apps..............................................61

Settings ....................................... 63

Settings .................................................... 64

Networks .................................................64

Airplane mode ...............................................................64

Wi-Fi ...................................................................................64

Bluetooth .........................................................................66

Mobile data .....................................................................67

Call ....................................................................................... 67

Share & connect .......................................................... 68

Tethering .......................................................................... 69

More....................................................................................71

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Display ...................................................... 73

General .....................................................74

Language & keyboard ...............................................74

Location ............................................................................ 75

Accounts & sync .......................................................... 75

Accessibility ....................................................................75

Shortcut keys ................................................................77

Google services ............................................................77

Security .............................................................................78

Quick Cover View ........................................................ 78

Date & time ....................................................................79

Storage..............................................................................79

Battery & power saving .......................................... 79

Memory ............................................................................ 80

Apps ....................................................................................80

Tap & pay ..........................................................................80

Backup & reset .............................................................80

About phone ..................................................................81

Appendix ..................................... 82

Phone software update ...........................83

FAQ ........................................................... 85

Anti-Theft Guide ......................................88

More information .....................................89

Open Source Software Notice

Information .....................................................................89

Trademarks ..................................................................... 89

For Your Safety ........................... 90

Features you will loveFeatures you will love

Features you will love

quick share

You can share a photo or video to the app you want immediately after

taking it.

1 Tap

> , then take a photo or record a video.

2 Tap the app icon that appears on the screen to share it using that app.

You can also swipe the icon towards the opposite direction to see what

other apps you can use to share your photos and videos.

quick share icon

NOTE

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The app displayed by the quick share icon may vary, depending on the type and

frequency of access to the apps installed on the device.

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Accessories

These accessories are available for use with the your phone.

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Travel Adaptor

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Quick Start Guide

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USB Cable

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Battery

NOTE

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Items described above may be optional.

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Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for this

device and may not be compatible with other devices.

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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary

depending on the region or service provider.

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Phone layout

Front Camera Lens

Proximity Sensor

Earpiece

Charger/USB PortHeadset Jack

Power/Lock Key

Speaker

Rear Camera Lens

Volume Keys

Flash

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Power/Lock Key

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Turn your phone on/off by pressing and holding

this key.

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Press once to turn the screen on/off.

Volume Keys While the screen is off:

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Press the Volume Up Key twice to launch

Capture+.

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Press the Volume Down Key twice to launch the

Camera.

On the Home screen:

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Control ringer volume.

During a call:

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Control your earpiece volume.

When playing audio/video:

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Control volume continuously.

NOTE: Proximity Sensor

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When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns

the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is

near your ear. This extends battery life and prevents you from unintentionally

activating the touch screen during calls.

WARNING

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Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the display

and touch screen functions. Do not cover the proximity sensor with screen

protectors or any other type of protective film. This could cause the sensor to

malfunction.

Basics

Turning Your Phone On and Off

Turning your phone on

Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone for a

couple of seconds until the screen turns on.

Turning your phone off

1 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone until the

Phone options menu appears.

2 Tap Power off in the Phone options menu.

3 Tap POWER OFF to confirm that you want to turn off the phone.

Basics

Installing the Nano SIM card and battery

Insert the Nano SIM card provided by the mobile telephone service

provider, and the included battery.

WARNING

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Do not insert a memory card into the Nano SIM card slot. If a memory card

happens to be lodged in the Nano SIM card slot, take the device to a LG

Service Center to remove the memory card.

1 To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your

other hand, lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the

figure below.

2 Slide the Nano SIM card into the Nano SIM card slot as shown in the

figure below. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing

downward.

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3 Insert the battery.

4 To replace the cover onto the device, align the back cover over the

battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place.

Basics

Charging the battery

Charge the battery before using it for first time. Use the charger that

came with your device to charge the battery. A computer can also be used

to charge the battery by connecting the phone to it using the USB cable.

WARNING

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Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. The use of unapproved

chargers, batteries or cables may cause a battery charging delay. It can also

cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not covered by

the warranty.

The charger connector is located at the bottom of the phone. Insert the

charger and plug it into a power outlet.

NOTE

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Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging.

Basics

Optimizing battery life

Extend your battery's power by turning off features that you do not need

to run constantly in the background. You can monitor how applications

and system resources consume battery power.

Extending your phone's battery life:

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Turn off radio communications when you are not using. If you are not

using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

or GPS, turn them off.

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Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.

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Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other

applications.

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Some applications you download may consume battery power.

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While using downloaded applications, check the battery charge level.

Basics

Inserting the memory card

Your device supports up to a 32GB microSD card. Depending on the

memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be

compatible with your device.

WARNING

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Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an

incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the

data stored in it.

NOTE

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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

1 Remove the back cover.

2 Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing

downwards.

3 Replace the back cover.

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Removing the memory card

Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.

1 Tap

> > General tab > Storage & USB > .

2 Remove the back cover and pull out the memory card.

WARNING

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Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing

information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the

memory card or device. LG is not responsible for losses that result from the

misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

Touch screen tips

Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone.

NOTE

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Do not press too hard; the tap screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, yet

firm tap.

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Use the tip of your finger to tap the option you want. Be careful not to tap any

other buttons.

Tap or touch

A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the

on-screen keyboard.

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Touch and hold

Touch and hold an item on the screen by tapping it and not lifting your

finger until an action occurs.

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.

Swipe or slide

To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface of the

screen, without pausing when you first tap it (so you don't drag an item

instead).

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Double-tap

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

Pinch-to-Zoom

Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to

zoom in or out when using the browser, Maps, or when viewing pictures.

Basics

Google account setup

The first time you open a Google application on your phone, you will be

required to sign in with your existing Google account. If you do not have a

Google account, you will be prompted to create one.

Creating your Google account

1 Tap > > General tab > Accounts & sync.

2 Tap ADD ACCOUNT > Google > Or create a new account.

3 Enter your first and last name, then tap NEXT.

4 Enter your phone number for security tap NEXT.

5 Follow the instructions and enter the required and optional information

about the account. Wait while the server creates your account.

Signing into your Google account

1 Tap > > General tab > Accounts & sync.

2 Tap ADD ACCOUNT > Google.

3 Enter your email address and tap NEXT.

4 Enter your password and tap NEXT.

5 After signing in, you can use Gmail and take advantage of Google

services on your phone.

6 Once you have set up your Google account, your phone will

automatically synchronize with your Google account on the web (if a

data connection is available).

After signing in, your phone will sync with your Google services, such as

Gmail, Contacts, and Google Calendar. You can also use Maps, download

applications from Play Store, back up your settings to Google servers, and

take advantage of other Google services on your phone.

Basics

Screen lock

Screen lock overview

Your device's screen turns off and locks itself if you press the Power/Lock

key. This also happens after the device is left idle for a specified period of

time.

If you press the Power/Lock key when a screen lock is not set, the Home

screen appears immediately.

To ensure security and prevent unwanted access to your device, set a

screen lock.

NOTE

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Screen lock prevents unnecessary touch input on the device screen and

reduces battery consumption. We recommend that you activate the screen

lock while not using the device.

Setting a screen lock

There are several options available for configuring the screen lock settings.

1 Tap > Settings > Display > Lock screen > Select screen lock and

then select the method you prefer.

2 Choose one of the following settings:

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None – Deactivate the screen lock function.

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Swipe – Swipe on the screen to unlock the screen.

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Knock Code – Tap the spaces of the screen in accordance with a

pattern to unlock the screen.

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Pattern – Draw a pattern to unlock the screen.

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PIN – Enter a numeric password to unlock the screen.

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Password – Enter an alphanumeric password to unlock the screen.

NOTE

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If you incorrectly attempt to unlock the device 5 times, the screen is blocked

for 30 seconds.

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Secure start-up settings

For additional security for your device, you can enable the Secure start-up

option when setting a screen lock.

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You cannot use all functions, except for emergency calls, until you

unlock the device.

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If you forget your decryption password, you cannot restore encrypted

data and personal information.

Lock screen settings

You can customize the following lock screen settings.

1 Tap > Settings > Display > Lock screen.

2 Customize the following settings:

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Select screen lock – Select a screen lock method.

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Smart Lock – Set trusted places, devices, face, voice, and/or on-body

detection so that if you are connected to or near one, the device is

automatically unlocked.

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Wallpaper – Change the lock screen background wallpaper.

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Clock – Select the position of the clock on the lock screen.

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Shortcuts – Add an app shortcut and directly access the app from

the lock screen by dragging the app shortcut.

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Screen swipe effect – Set screen transition effects when the screen

is unlocked.

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Contact info for lost phone – Display emergency contact information

on the lock screen.

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Lock timer – Set the amount of idle time after which the device

automatically locks.

Ţ

Power key instantly locks – Instantly lock the screen when the

Power/Lock key is pressed.

NOTE

Ţ

Available setting items may vary, depending on the selected screen lock

method.

Basics

KnockON

You can turn the screen on or off by double-tapping the screen.

NOTE

Ţ

This option is available only on the Home screen provided by LG. It may not

function properly on a custom launcher or on the Home screen installed by the

user.

Ţ

When tapping the screen, use your fingertip. Do not use a fingernail.

Ţ

To use the KnockON feature, make sure that the proximity/light sensor is not

blocked by a sticker or any other foreign substance.

Turning on the screen

Double-tap the middle of the screen.

Ţ

Tapping the top or bottom of the screen may decrease the

recognition rate.

Turning off the screen

Double-tap on an empty space on the Home screen.

You can also double-tap an empty space on the status bar.

Knock Code

You can unlock the screen by creating your own Knock Code. When the

screen is locked, you can directly access the Home screen by tapping the

screen in a specified sequence.

NOTE

Ţ

You can use your Knock Code together with the KnockOn feature.

Ţ

Make sure to use your fingertip when tapping the screen.

Basics

Creating a Knock Code

1 Tap > Settings > Display > Lock screen > Select screen lock >

Knock Code.

2 Tap the squares in a pattern of your choice to create a Knock Code and

tap NEXT.

3 Input the created Knock Code again for verification, then tap

CONFIRM.

Unlocking the screen with a Knock Code

Unlock the screen by inputting the Knock Code you have created.

Input your Knock Code on the touch screen when the screen is turned off.

Ţ

It is also possible to enter a Knock Code when the lock screen is

turned on.

Memory card encryption

You can encrypt and protect data saved on the memory card. The

encrypted data in the memory card cannot be accessed from another

device.

1 Tap > Settings > General > Security > Encrypt SD card.

2 Read the on-screen overview of memory card encryption and then tap

CONTINUE to continue.

3 Select an option and tap ENCRYPT NOW.

Ţ

New data encryption: Encrypt only data that is saved on the memory

card after encryption.

Ţ

Full encryption: Encrypt all the data currently saved on the memory

card.

Ţ

Exclude media files: Encrypt all files, except for media files such as

music, photos and videos.

Basics

NOTE

Ţ

To encrypt the memory card, make sure that a screen lock is set using a PIN or

password.

Ţ

Once memory card encryption starts, some functions are not available.

Ţ

If the device is turned off while encryption is underway, the encryption process

will fail, and some data may be damaged. Therefore, be sure to check that the

battery level is sufficient before starting encryption.

Ţ

Encrypted files are accessible only from the device where the files were

encrypted.

Ţ

The encrypted memory card cannot be used on another LG device. To use the

encrypted memory card on another mobile device, format the card.

Ţ

You can activate memory card encryption even when no memory card is

installed into the device. Any memory card that is installed after encryption will

automatically be encrypted.

Basics

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and

functions. It allows you to add items like app shortcuts and Google

widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. This is

the default canvas and accessible from any menu by tapping

Getting to Know the Home Screen

Status Bar

Application Icons

Widget

Location Indicator

Quick Button Area

Home Touch Buttons

Status Bar - Shows the phone's status information, including the

time, signal strength, battery status and notification icons.

Widget - Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed

through the Apps drawer or on the Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, a

Widget can function as an on-screen application.

Application Icons - Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and

use it.

Location Indicator - Indicates which Home screen canvas you are

currently viewing.

Quick Button Area - Provides one-touch access to the function in any

Home screen canvas.

Basics

Home Touch Buttons

Back

Button

Return to the previous screen. Close the keypad or

pop-up windows.

Home

Button

Tap to go to the Home screen. To launch Google

search, touch and hold.

Overview

Button

Tap to view a list of recently used apps or run an

app from the list. To delete all the recently used

apps, tap CLEAR ALL. To use two apps at the same

time with the Multi-Window feature, touch and

hold the button while using an app.

To view other Home screen panels

The operating system provides multiple Home screen canvases to provide

more space for adding icons, widgets and more.

Ţ

Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen to access

additional canvases.

Returning to recently-used applications

Multitasking is easy with Android; you can keep more than one application

running at the same time. There is no need to quit an application before

opening another. Use and switch between several open applications.

Android manages each application, stopping and starting them as needed

to make sure that idle applications don't consume resources unnecessarily.

1 Tap

. A list of recently used applications will be displayed.

2 Tap the application you want to access. This does not stop the previous

app from running in the background. Make sure to tap to back out of

an app after using it.

Ţ

To close an app from the recent apps list, swipe the app preview to

the left or right. To clear all apps, tap CLEAR ALL.

Basics

Customizing the Home screen

You can customize your Home screen by adding widgets and changing

Home screen settings.

Editing the Home screen

On the Home screen, tap and hold on an empty space, then start the

desired function.

Ţ

To rearrange the Home screen canvases, tap and hold on a canvas,

then drag it to a desired location.

Ţ

To add widgets to the Home screen, tap Widgets and drag a widget

to the Home screen.

Ţ

To change Home screen settings, tap Home screen settings and

customize the desired options

Moving apps on the Home screen

On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, then drag it to a desired

location.

Ţ

To keep frequently used apps at the bottom of the Home screen, tap

and hold an app, then drag it to the quick access area at the bottom.

Ţ

To remove an icon from the quick access area, drag the icon to the

Home screen.

Using folders from the Home screen

Creating folders

On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, then drag it over another app.

Ţ

A new folder is created and the app is added to the folder.

Editing folders

On the Home screen, tap a folder and then do one of the following:

Ţ

To edit the folder name and color, tap the folder name.

Ţ

To remove an app from the folder, tap and hold the app and drag it to

the outside the folder. If only one app is left in the folder, the folder

disappears automatically.

Basics

Notifications panel

Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events

and alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are on a call.

Opening the notifications panel

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. To close

the notifications panel, swipe the screen upwards or tap .

Quick Settings Area

Notifications

CLEAR ALL

Tap each quick setting button to toggle it on/off. Touch and hold the

desired button to directly access the settings menu for the function.

To see more toggle buttons, swipe left or right. Tap EDIT to remove,

add or rearrange quick setting buttons.

Current notifications are listed, each with a brief description. Tap a

notification to view it.

Tap to clear all the notifications.

When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen. Icons

for pending notifications appear on the left, and system icons, such as

Wi-Fi and battery strength are shown on the right.

Basics

Indicator icons on the Status Bar

Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report

missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status and more.

The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about

the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are some of

the most common ones.

Icon Description Icon Description

No SIM card inserted

A song is currently

playing

No network signal

available

Ringer is silenced

Airplane mode is on Vibrate mode is on

Connected to a Wi-Fi

network

Battery fully charged

Wired headset

connected

Battery is charging

Call in progress

The phone is connected

to a PC via a USB cable

Missed call Downloading data

Bluetooth is on Uploading data

System warning GPS is on

An alarm is set Choose input method

New voicemail available Mobile HotSpot is active

New text or multimedia

message

NFC is on

Basics

NOTE

Ţ

The icon's location in the status bar may differ depending on the function or

service.

Ţ

The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.

Capturing a screenshot

Press and hold the Volume Down Key and the Power/Lock Key at the

same time for 2 seconds to capture a screenshot of the current screen.

To view the captured image, tap

> > the Screenshots folder.

On-screen keyboard

You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard

appears on the screen when you tap an available text entry field.

Using the keypad and entering text

Icon Description

Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap

for all caps.

Tap to enter text by voice. Touch and hold to access clip tray,

and keyboard settings.

Tap to enter a space.

Tap to create a new line.

Tap to delete the previous character.

Basics

Entering special characters

The on-screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters.

For example, to input "á", touch and hold the "a" button until the pop-up

appears and displays related special characters. Without lifting the finger,

drag your finger to the desired special character. Once it's highlighted, lift

your finger.

NOTE

Ţ

A symbol at the top right corner of a key indicates that additional characters

are available for that key.

To split or merge the keyboard

You can split the keyboard in half by spreading two fingers horizontally on

the landscape keyboard. This makes it easier to type using your thumbs.

Make sure the Split keyboard setting is enabled to use this feature.

Ţ

Tap > > General tab > Language & keyboard > LG Keyboard

> Keyboard height and layout > Split keyboard.

Basics

Transferring data between a PC and the

device

You can copy or move data between a PC and the device.

Transferring data using USB connection

1 Connect your device to a PC using the USB cable that came with your

phone.

2 Open the Notifications panel, tap the current connection type, and

select File transfer, then tap JUST ONCE or ALWAYS based on your

preference.

3 A window will pop-up on your PC, allowing you to transfer the desired

data.

NOTE

Ţ

The LG Android Platform Driver is required to be installed on your PC to be

able to detect the phone.

Ţ

Check the requirements for using File transfer.

Items Requirement

OS Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Vista or higher

Window Media Player

version

Windows Media Player 10 or higher

AppsApps

Apps

Installing or uninstalling apps

Play Store allows you to browse and search for free and paid applications.

To open the Play Store app

Tap > .

To open a screen with details about an app

At any time while browsing in Play Store, tap an app to open its details

screen.

The App details screen includes a description, ratings, comments, and

related information about the app. From this screen, you can download,

install, uninstall, rate the app, and more.

To uninstall applications

1 Tap > > General tab > Apps.

2 Once all applications appear, scroll to and select the application you

want to uninstall.

3 Tap Uninstall.

Apps

Calls

You can enjoy clear calling across the region.

Making a call

1 Tap > .

2 Enter the number using the dialer. To delete a digit, tap

3 After entering the desired number, tap

to place the call.

4 To end the call, tap .

NOTE

Ţ

To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold .

Calling your contacts

1 Tap > .

2 Scroll through the contact list. You can also enter the contact's name

in the Search field or scroll along the alphabet letters on the right edge

of the screen.

3 In the list that is displayed, tap next to the contact you want to call.

Answering and rejecting a call

Ţ

Swipe in any direction to answer an incoming call.

Ţ

Swipe in any direction to decline an incoming call.

NOTE

Ţ

Swipe if you want to decline a call and send a message to the caller.

Apps

Making a second call

1 During your first call, tap > Add call and enter the number.

2 Tap

3 Both calls are displayed on the call screen. Your initial call is locked and

put on hold.

4 Tap the displayed number to toggle between calls. Or tap

to start a

conference call.

5 To end all calls, tap

Viewing your call logs

1 Tap > > Call logs tab.

2 View a list of all dialed, received and missed calls.

NOTE

Ţ

Tap any call log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call.

Ţ

Tap > Delete all to delete all of the recorded items.

Change your call settings

You can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding, as well as

other special features offered by your carrier.

1 Tap > .

2 Tap > Call settings and configure the desired options.

Apps

Contacts

You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the

contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing

contacts.

Searching for a contact

1 Tap > .

2 Tap Search contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard.

Matches are displayed as you begin to type.

Adding a new contact

1 Tap > > Dial tab.

2 Enter the new contact's number.

3 Tap > Add to Contacts > Create contact.

4 If you want to add a picture to the new contact, tap the image icon.

Choose Take photo or Select photo.

5 Enter the desired information for the contact.

6 Tap SAVE.

Creating a group

1 Tap > > Groups tab.

2 Tap > New group.

3 Enter a name for the new group. You can also set a distinct ringtone

for the newly created group.

4 Tap Add members to add contacts to the group and tap ADD.

5 Tap SAVE to save the group.

NOTE

Ţ

If you delete a group, the contacts assigned to that group will not be lost. They

will remain in your contact list.

Apps

Messaging

Your phone combines text and multimedia messaging into one intuitive,

easy to use menu.

NOTE

Ţ

You may be charged for each message you send. Please consult with your

service provider.

Sending a message

1 Tap > > .

2 Tap , then select one or more entries from your Contacts list.

Enter a contact name or contact number into the To field. As you enter

the contact name, matching contacts appear. You can tap a suggested

recipient and add more than one contact.

3 Tap the text field and start entering your message.

4 Tap

to open the options menu. Choose from any of the available

options.

5 Tap to attach the file that you want to share with message.

6 Tap Send to send your message.

Conversation view

Messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological

order so that you can conveniently see and find your conversations.

Changing your messaging settings

Your phone's messaging settings are predefined to allow you to send

messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your

preferences.

Ţ

Tap > > > Settings.

Apps

Camera

You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and

videos.

Ţ

Tap > .

Taking a photo

1 Frame your subject on the screen.

2 Green squares around the subject indicates that the camera has focused.

3 Tap

to take a photo. Your picture will be automatically saved to the

Gallery.

Camera options on the viewfinder

Tap to hide/display the camera options on the viewfinder.

Allows you to manage the camera's flash.

Tap to swap between the rear camera lens and the front

camera lens.

Tap this icon to open the camera settings menu.

Tap to view the last photo or video you recorded.

Apps

Tap to start recording.

Tap to take a photo.

Tap to exit the camera.

NOTE

Ţ

Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a microfiber cloth before taking

pictures. A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictures with

a "halo" effect.

Using the advanced settings

In the camera viewfinder, tap to show the advanced options. Tap each

icon to adjust the following camera settings.

Set the ratio of your picture and the quality of video.

Set your camera's timer. This is ideal if you want to be a part

of the picture or video.

Allows you to take pictures with voice commands. When on,

you just say "Cheese", "Smile", "LG", etc. to take a picture.

Allows you to take better pictures and record better videos

by displaying a grid line for help with alignment.

Set the storage location for your pictures and videos. Choose

from internal memory and memory card. This menu appears

only when the SD card is inserted.

Allows you to learn how a function works. This icon will

provide you with a help guide.

Interval shot

You can take Interval shots using the front camera lens. Touch and hold

to automatically take 4 selfies in a row.

Apps

Burst shot

You can take Burst shots using the rear camera lens. Touch and hold

to take a barrage of photos in a row until the Capture button is released.

The viewfinder displays the number of shots taken. When viewing Burst

shots in the Gallery, tap

to display each shot in sequence (similar to a

viewing flipbook).

Gesture shot

The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture

using the front camera.

Taking photos with a gesture

There are two methods for using the Gesture shot feature.

Ţ

Raise your hand, with an open palm, until the front camera detects it

and a box appears on the screen. Then close your hand into a fist to

start the timer, allowing you time to get ready.

Ţ

Raise your hand, in a clenched fist, until the front camera detects it

and a box appears on the screen. Then unclench your fist to start the

timer, allowing you time to get ready.

Apps

Multi-point Auto-focus

When you take a picture, the Multi-point Auto-focus (AF) function

operates automatically and will allow you to see a clear image.

Recording a video

1 Tap > .

2 Frame your subject on the screen.

3 Tap

to start recording the video.

4 The length of the recording is displayed on the top of the screen.

NOTE

Ţ

Tap to take pictures while recording video.

5 Tap to pause recording video. You can resume recording again by

tapping .

Tap

to stop recording. Your video will be automatically saved to the

Gallery.

Apps

Gallery

The Gallery application presents the pictures and videos in your storage,

including those you've taken with the Camera application and those you

downloaded from the web or other locations.

1 Tap

> .

2 Tap an album to open and view its contents. (The pictures and videos in

the album are displayed in chronological order.)

3 Tap a picture in an album to view it.

NOTE

Ţ

Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported.

Ţ

Some files may not play properly due to their encoding.

Viewing pictures

The Gallery displays your pictures in folders. When an application, such

as E-mail, saves a picture, a folder is automatically created to contain the

picture.

Pictures are displayed by the date they were created. Select a picture to

view it full screen. Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image.

Editing photos

While viewing a photo, tap .

Setting wallpaper

While viewing a photo, tap > Set image as to set the image as

wallpaper or assign it to a contact.

NOTE

Ţ

Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported.

Ţ

If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open

files.

Apps

Zooming in and out

Use one of the following methods to zoom in on an image:

Ţ

Double-tap anywhere to zoom in and out.

Ţ

Spread two fingers apart on any place in the picture zoom in. Pinch in

to zoom out.

Playing a video

1 Tap > .

2 Select the video you want to watch.

Video options

Tap to pause/resume video playback.

Touch and hold to fast-forward in 3 second increments.

Tap to go to next video.

Touch and hold to rewind in 3 second increments. Tap to

go to previous video.

Tap to adjust the video volume.

Tap to lock/unlock the screen.

Tap to access additional options.

Apps

NOTE

Ţ

While playing a video, slide the right side of the screen up or down to adjust

the sound.

Ţ

While playing a video, slide the left side of the screen up or down to adjust the

brightness.

Ţ

While playing a video, slide your finger from left to right (or vice versa) to fast-

forward and rewind.

Deleting photos/videos

Use one of the following methods:

Ţ

While in a folder, tap , select the photos/videos and then tap

DELETE.

Ţ

While viewing a photo, tap .

The Email application allows you to use email accounts other than

Gmail, and supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP, Microsoft

Exchange (for Enterprise users) and other accounts.

Ţ

Tap > .

Adding an account

The first time you open the Email application, a setup wizard opens to

help you add an email account. You can also add your email account using

the Settings.

Ţ

Tap > Settings > .

Working with account folders

Ţ

Tap > Show all folders.

Each account has Inbox, VIP, Sent, and Drafts. Depending on the features

supported by your account's service provider, you may have additional

folders.

Apps

Composing and sending email

1 Tap .

2 Enter an address for the message's intended recipient. As you enter

text, matching addresses will be offered from your contacts. Separate

multiple addresses with semicolons.

3 Tap the Cc/Bcc field to copy or blind copy to other contacts/email

addresses.

4 Tap the text field and enter your message.

5 Touch and hold the text field to edit selected words (Bold/Italic/

Underline/

Text Color).

6 Tap

to attach the file you want to send with your message.

7 Tap to send the message.

Changing the Email app general settings

Ţ

Tap > Settings.

Deleting an email account

Ţ

Tap > Settings > > Remove account > Select the account to

delete (if necessary) > REMOVE (if necessary) > REMOVE.

Apps

Music

Your phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks.

NOTE

Ţ

Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported.

Ţ

If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open

files.

Ţ

Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national

to reproduce or copy music. In some countries, national laws prohibit private

copying of copyrighted material. Before downloading or copying the file, please

check the national laws of the relevant country concerning the use of such

material.

Playing a song

1 Tap > .

2 Tap the Songs tab.

3 Select the song you want to play.

Music player options

Apps

Tap to pause playback.

Tap to resume playback.

Tap to skip to the next track in the album, playlist or shuffle

list. Touch and hold to fast-forward.

Tap to restart the current track or skip to the previous track in

the album, playlist or shuffle list. Touch and hold to rewind.

Tap to adjust the volume.

Tap to see the music library.

Tap to play the current playlist in shuffle mode (tracks are

played in random order).

Tap to toggle through repeat all songs, repeat current song

and repeat off.

Tap to add the song to your favorites.

Tap to open the current playlist.

Tap to search for music files.

Tap to access additional options.

Apps

Clock

The Clock app gives you access to the Alarms, World clock, Timer and

Stopwatch functions. Access these functions by tapping the tabs across

the top of the screen or swiping horizontally across the screen.

Ţ

Tap > .

Alarm

The Alarms tab allows you to set alarms.

1 Tap the Alarm tab.

2 Tap to add a new alarm.

3 Adjust the settings as necessary and tap SAVE.

NOTE

Ţ

You can also tap an existing alarm to edit it.

World clock

The World clock tab allows you to easily check the current time in other

cities around the world.

1 Tap the World clock tab.

2 Tap

and search for the desired city.

Timer

The Timer tab can alert you with an audible signal when a set amount of

time has passed.

1 Tap the Timer tab.

2 Set the desired time on the timer.

3 Set the time and tap Start.

Ţ

To pause the timer, tap Pause. To resume the timer, tap Resume.

Ţ

To reset the timer settings, tap Reset.

Apps

Stopwatch

The Stopwatch tab allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch.

1 Tap the Stopwatch tab.

2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch.

Ţ

To record a lap time, tap Lap.

3 Tap Pause to pause the stopwatch.

Ţ

To resume the stopwatch, tap Resume.

Ţ

To clear all the records and restart the stopwatch, tap Reset.

Calculator

The Calculator app allows you to perform mathematical calculations using

a standard or scientific calculator.

1 Tap

> > .

2 Tap the number buttons to enter numbers.

3 For simple calculations, tap the function you want to perform (+, –, x or

÷) follow

ed by =.

NOTE

Ţ

For more complex calculations, tap > Scientific calculator.

Calendar

The Calendar app allows you to track your schedule of events.

1 Tap > .

2 Tap the date you want to add an event to. Then tap .

Apps

Voice Recorder

The Voice Recorder app records audible files for you to use in a variety of

ways.

Recording a sound or voice

1 Tap > > .

2 Tap

to begin recording.

3 Tap to end the recording.

4 Tap to listen to the recording.

NOTE

Ţ

Tap to access your recordings. You can listen to your saved recordings.

Downloads

Use this application to see what files have been downloaded through the

applications.

Ţ

Tap > .

Apps

LG Backup

You can back up and restore data saved on your device.

1 Tap

> > General tab > Backup & reset > LG Backup.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to backup or restore data to and

from your device.

WARNING

Ţ

Formatting your device may delete backup files saved in internal storage. To

minimize data loss, copy important backup files from the LG Backup folder in

the internal storage to a computer or external storage.

NOTE

Ţ

Data under a Google account is not backed up. When you synchronize your

Google account, Google apps, Google contacts, Google calendar, Google memo

app data and apps downloaded from Play store are stored on the Google Drive

automatically.

Ţ

Backup files are saved with the file extension *.lbf under the LG Backup folder

on the SD card or internal storage.

Ţ

Fully charge the battery before backing up or restoring data to avoid

unintentional powering off during the process.

Apps

Google apps

Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You

may require a Google account to access some apps.

To view more app information, access each app’s help menu.

NOTE

Ţ

Some apps may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Google

Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device.

Gmail

Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service.

Maps

Find your location on the map, search for locations, and view location

information for various places.

YouTube

Watch or create videos and share them with others.

Drive

Store your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it

with others.

Play Music

Discover, listen to, and share music on your device.

Play Movies & TV

Watch videos stored on your device and download various content to

watch from the Play Store.

Hangouts

Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, emoticons,

and video calls while you are chatting.

Apps

Photos

Manage photos, albums, and videos that you have saved on the device

and uploaded to Google+.

Docs

Create new documents or edit any that were created on the web or on

another device.

Sheets

Create, edit, and collaborate with others on spreadsheets.

Slides

Create, edit, and collaborate with others on presentations.

Voice Search

Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase.

Android Pay

The simple and safe way to pay with your Android phone.

SettingsSettings

Settings

You can customize the device settings in accordance with your

preferences.

T a p

> Settings.

NOTE

Ţ

Tap and enter a keyword in the search box to access a setting item.

Ţ

Tap to change the view mode. This user guide assumes that you are using

the Tab view.

Networks

You can control your device's network settings, including Airplane mode,

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Mobile data, Call, Share & connect, tethering and more.

Airplane mode

You can turn off the call and mobile data functions. When this mode is

on, functions that do not involve data, such as games and music playback,

remain available.

1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Airplane mode.

2 Tap TURN ON in the confirmation screen.

Wi-Fi

You can connect to nearby devices over a Wi-Fi network.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Wi-Fi.

2 Tap

to activate it.

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Available Wi-Fi networks appear automatically.

Settings

3 Select a network.

Ţ

You may need to enter the network's Wi-Fi password.

Ţ

The device skips this process for previously accessed Wi-Fi networks.

If you do not want to automatically connect to a certain Wi-Fi

network, touch and hold the network and then tap Forget network.

Wi-Fi Direct

You can connect your device to other devices that support Wi-Fi Direct to

share data directly with them. You do not need an access point. You can

connect with more than two devices by using Wi-Fi Direct.

1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Wi-Fi > > Advanced Wi-Fi

> Wi-Fi Direct.

Ţ

Nearby devices that support Wi-Fi Direct automatically appear.

2 Select a device.

Ţ

Connection occurs when the device accepts the connection request.

NOTE

Ţ

The battery may drain faster when using Wi-Fi Direct.

Settings

Bluetooth

You can connect your device to nearby devices that support Bluetooth to

exchange data with them. Connect your device to a Bluetooth headset

and a keyboard. This makes it easier to control the device.

Pairing with another device

1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Bluetooth.

2 Tap

to activate it.

Ţ

Available devices appear automatically.

Ţ

To refresh the device list, tap SEARCH.

NOTE

Ţ

Only devices set as visible are displayed on the list.

3 Select a device from the list.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to perform authentication.

NOTE

Ţ

This step is skipped for previously accessed devices.

Sending data via Bluetooth

1 Select a file.

Ţ

You can send multimedia files or contacts.

2 Tap > Bluetooth.

3 Select a target device for the file.

Ţ

The file is sent as soon as the target device accepts it.

NOTE

Ţ

File sharing processes may differ, depending on the file.

Settings

Mobile data

You can turn on or off mobile data. You can also manage mobile data

usage.

Turning on mobile data

1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Mobile data.

2 Tap

to activate it.

Customizing mobile data settings

1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Mobile data.

Ţ

It shows the data usage.

2 Tap to access the following menus:

Ţ

Data Saver – Set the data saver options.

Ţ

Show Wi-Fi usage – You can see Wi-Fi data usage.

Ţ

Restrict networks – Select Wi-Fi networks to restrict in apps in the

background. When apps are downloading large files on the selected

networks, you will be notified.

Ţ

Mobile networks – You can customize mobile network settings.

Call

You can customize call settings, such as voice call and international call

options.

NOTE

Ţ

Some features may not be supported depending on the area or service

provider.

1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Call.

2 Customize the desired settings.

Settings

Share & connect

NFC

You can use the device as a credit card. You can also share data with

other devices.

1 On the setting screen, tap Networks > Share & connect > NFC.

2 Tap

to activate it.

Ţ

Touch your device with other device that supports NFC to allow

sharing data.

Android Beam

You can share files by touching the back of the device to other device.

You can also share files including music, videos or contacts and open a

web page or launch an app from the other device.

1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Share & connect > Android

Beam.

2 Touch the back of the device with another device.

Printing

Allows you to print the content of certain screens (such as web pages

displayed in Chrome) to a printer connected to the same Wi-Fi network

as your Android device.

On the settings screen, tap Networks > Share & connect > Printing.

Printing via wireless printer

1 Select a file or item, such as a contact or media file.

2 Select the Print option.

NOTE

Ţ

Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible

devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer

or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices.

Settings

Tethering

USB tethering

You can connect the device to another device via USB and share mobile

data.

1 Connect your device and other devices via USB cable.

2 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Tethering > USB tethering

and then tap

to activate it.

NOTE

Ţ

This option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees, depending on

your pricing plan. Consult with your service provider for more information.

Ţ

When connecting to a computer, download the USB driver from

www.lg.com

and install it on the computer.

Ţ

You cannot send or receive files between your device and a computer while

USB tethering is turned on. Turn off USB tethering to send or receive files.

Ţ

Operating systems that support tethering are Window XP or higher, or Linux.

Settings

Mobile HotSpot

You can set the device as a wireless router so that other devices can

connect to the Internet by using your device's mobile data.

1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Tethering > Mobile HotSpot

and then tap

to activate it.

2 Tap Configure Mobile HotSpot and enter the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and

password.

3 Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device, and select the name of the device

network on the Wi-Fi list.

4 Enter the network password.

NOTE

Ţ

This option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees, depending on

your pricing plan. Consult with your service provider for more information.

Ţ

More information is available at this web site:

http://www.android.com/

tether#wifi

Help

You can view help on using tethering and hotspots.

On the settings screen, tap Networks > Tethering > Help.

Settings

Wi-Fi Calling

You can use Wi-Fi calling to improve your coverage and to make phone

calls over a Wi-Fi network when the network is available.

On the settings screen, tap Networks > More > Wi-Fi Calling.

Mobile networks

You can customize mobile data settings.

1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > More > Mobile networks.

2 Customize the following settings:

Ţ

Mobile data – Turn mobile data on or off.

Ţ

Data roaming – Turn data roaming on or off.

Ţ

Network mode – Change the preferred network mode.

Ţ

Access Point Names – View or change the access point for using

mobile data services. To change the access point, select a choice from

the access point list.

Ţ

Network operators – Select a network operator.

VPN

You can connect to a safe virtual network, such as an intranet. You can

also manage connected virtual private networks.

Adding VPN

1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > More > VPN.

WARNING

Ţ

Be cautious that if the screen lock is deactivated, all VPN information saved on

the device are erased.

2 Tap Add VPN.

Settings

NOTE

Ţ

This feature is available only when the screen lock is activated. If the screen

lock is deactivated, a notification screen appears. Tap SETTINGS from the

notification screen to activate the screen lock. See

Setting a screen lock

for

details.

3 Enter VPN details and tap SAVE.

Configuring VPN settings

1 Tap a VPN from the VPNS list.

2 Enter the VPN user account details and tap CONNECT.

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To save the account details, select the Save account information

checkbox.

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You can customize sound, vibrate and notification settings.

On the settings screen, tap Sound & notification and customize the

following settings:

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Sound profile – Change the sound mode to sound, silent, or vibrate

only.

Ţ

Volume – Adjust the sound volume for various items.

Ţ

Ringtone – Select a ringtone for incoming calls. Add or delete

ringtones.

Ţ

Ringtone ID – Create a ringtone for an incoming call from a particular

contact.

Ţ

Sound with vibration – Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone

simultaneously.

Ţ

Vibration type – You can select a vibration type or make your own

vibration pattern.

Ţ

Do not disturb – Set the time, range and app type to receive

notification messages. Receive notification messages only on

particular days of the week.

Ţ

Lock screen – Display or hide a notification message on the lock

screen. You can also hide private information.

Settings

Ţ

Apps – Select the apps that can show their notification messages

on the screen and set the priorities of those apps in regard to

notification messages.

Ţ

More > Notification sound – Select a notification ringtone. Set music

saved on the device as a notification ringtone.

Ţ

More > Vibrate on tap – Set the device to vibrate when you tap

certain items on the screen.

Ţ

More > Sound effects – Select a sound effect to play when you tap

the dialpad or keyboard, select an option, or lock/unlock the screen.

Ţ

More > Message/call voice notifications – Set the device to read

the caller information or message content via voice.

Display

You can customize detailed settings for each screen type.

On the settings screen, tap Display and customize the following settings:

Ţ

Home screen – Customize settings for the Home screen. See

Customizing the Home screen

for details.

Ţ

Lock screen – Customize lock screen settings. See

Lock screen

settings

for details.

Ţ

Theme – Select a screen theme for your device.

Ţ

Home touch buttons – Rearrange Home touch buttons or change

their background colors.

Ţ

Font type – Change the font face.

Ţ

Font size – Change the font size.

Ţ

Bold text – Bold the text on the screen.

Ţ

Brightness – Use the slide bar to change the device's screen

brightness. To automatically adjust screen brightness according to

ambient light intensity, tap the Auto switch.

Ţ

Auto-rotate screen – Automatically rotate the screen according to

the device's orientation.

Ţ

Screen timeout – Automatically turn off the screen when the device

is left idle for a specified period of time.

Settings

Ţ

More > Display size – Set the items on the screen to a size that is

easy for you to see. Some items may change position.

Ţ

More > Screen saver – Display a screen saver when the device is

connected to the holder or charger. Select a screen saver type to

display.

Ţ

More > Motion sensor calibration – Correct the angle and speed

of the motion sensor to improve the tilt accuracy and speed of the

sensor.

NOTE

Ţ

When correcting the motion sensor, make sure to place the device on a flat

surface. Failure to do so may cause an error with the motion sensor functions,

such as automatic screen rotation.

General

You can customize your device's general settings, including Language &

keyboard, Location, Account & sync, and more.

Language & keyboard

You can customize language and keyboard settings for your device.

1 On the settings screen, tap General > Language & keyboard.

2 Customize the following settings:

Ţ

Language – Select a language to apply for the device.

Ţ

Spelling correction - Select whether to turn on the Spelling

correction feature and set the options.

Ţ

Current keyboard – View the keyboard currently in use. Select a

keyboard to use when entering text.

Ţ

LG Keyboard – Customize the LG keyboard settings.

Ţ

Google voice typing – Configure the options for text dictation by

Google.

Ţ

Text-to-speech output – Configure the settings for text-to-speech

output.

Ţ

Pointer speed – Adjust the pointer speed of a mouse or trackpad.

Settings

Ţ

Reverse buttons – Reverse the right mouse button to perform

primary direct-manipulation actions.

Location

You can customize how your location information is used by particular

apps.

1 On the settings screen, tap General > Location.

2 Customize the following settings:

Ţ

E911 Location – E911 Location cannot be turned off on any mobile

celluar phone.

Ţ

Mode – Select a method to provide your location information.

Ţ

RECENT LOCATION REQUEST – View apps that recently requested

location information.

Ţ

Camera – Turn on to tag photos or videos with their locations.

Ţ

Google Location History – Configure the Google location history

settings.

Ţ

Google Location Sharing – Allows you to share your real-time

location with your contacts.

Accounts & sync

You can add or manage accounts, including a Google account. You can

also sync particular apps or user information automatically.

1 On the settings screen, tap General > Accounts & sync.

2 Customize the following settings:

Ţ

Auto-sync data – Sync all the registered accounts automatically.

Ţ

ACCOUNTS – View a list of registered accounts. To view or change

details of an account, tap the account.

Ţ

ADD ACCOUNT – Add accounts.

Accessibility

You can manage accessibility plug-ins installed on your device.

1 On the settings screen, tap General > Accessibility.

2 Customize the following settings:

Settings

Ţ

Vision > TalkBack – Set the device to notify screen status or actions

via voice.

Ţ

Vision > Message/call voice notifications – Set the device to read

the caller information or message content via voice.

Ţ

Vision > Font size – Change the font size.

Ţ

Vision > Bold text – Bold the text on the screen.

Ţ

Vision > Display size – Set the items on the screen to a size that is

easy for you to see. Some items may change position.

Ţ

Vision > Touch zoom – Zoom in or out by tapping the screen three

times.

Ţ

Vision > Window zoom – Zoom in or out within a window and invert

the color.

Ţ

Vision > Large mouse pointer – Magnify the mouse pointer.

Ţ

Vision > High contrast screen – Turn the background color into black

for a high contrast screen.

Ţ

Vision > Screen color inversion – Increase the display color contrast

for people with low vision.

Ţ

Vision > Screen color adjustment – Adjust the display color.

Ţ

Vision > Grayscale – Switch the screen to grayscale mode.

Ţ

Vision > End call with the Power key – End a call by pressing the

Power/Lock key.

Ţ

Hearing > Captions – Turn on the subtitle service when playing

videos for the hearing impaired.

Ţ

Hearing > Flash alerts – Set the device to notify you with a blinking

light for incoming calls and alarms.

Ţ

Hearing > Turn off all sounds – Mute all sounds and lower volume on

the receiver.

Ţ

Hearing > Audio type – Select the audio type.

Ţ

Hearing > Sound balance – Adjust the audio output balance. Use the

slide bar to change the balance.

Ţ

Motor & cognition > Touch assistant – Turn on the touch board to

make buttons and gestures easier to use.

Settings

Ţ

Motor & cognition > Touch input – Enter text by touching and

holding the screen or modify it by simply touching the screen.

Ţ

Motor & cognition > Physical keyboard – Customize the key

settings.

Ţ

Motor & cognition > Auto mouse click – Automatically click the

pointer wherever it stops.

Ţ

Motor & cognition > Touch and hold for calls – Answer or decline

calls by touching and holding the call button instead of dragging it.

Ţ

Motor & cognition > Screen timeout – Turn off the screen

automatically when the device is left idle for a specified period of

time.

Ţ

Motor & cognition > Touch control areas – Limit the touch area so

that only a particular portion of the screen can be controlled by touch

input.

Ţ

Accessibility features shortcut – Quickly access a frequently used

function by tapping three times.

Ţ

Auto-rotate screen – Automatically change the screen orientation

according to the physical position of the device.

Ţ

Switch Access – Create key combinations to control your device.

Ţ

Lookout – Enable or disable Lookout Safe Browsing.

Shortcut keys

Get quick access to apps by pressing the Volume Keys twice when the

screen is off or locked.

On the Settings screen, tap General > Shortcut key.

Ţ

Press the Volume Up Key twice to open the Capture+ app.

Ţ

Press the Volume Down Key twice to launch the Camera app.

Google services

You can use Google settings to manage your Google apps and account

settings.

On the settings screen, tap General > Google services.

Settings

Security

Use this menu to configure how to help secure your phone and its data.

On the Settings screen, tap the General tab > Security.

Ţ

Encrypt phone – Allows you to encrypt data on the phone for

security. You will be required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt

your phone each time you power it on.

Ţ

Encrypt SD card – Encrypt the memory card to prevent use on

another device. See

Memory card encryption

for details.

Ţ

Set up SIM card lock – Sets the PIN to lock your SIM card and allows

you to change the PIN.

Ţ

Password typing visible – Enable to briefly show each character of

passwords as you enter them so that you can see what you enter.

Ţ

Phone administrators – Allow privileges to restrict the control or use

of the device to particular apps.

Ţ

Unknown sources – Allow the installation of apps from non-Play

Store apps.

Ţ

Credential protection – View the type of the storage where the

security certificate will be saved.

Ţ

Certificate management – Manage the security certificate saved on

the device.

Ţ

Trust agents – View and use trust agents installed on the device.

Ţ

Screen pin – Fix the app screen so that only the currently active app

can be used.

Ţ

Usage access – View details on usage of apps on the device.

Quick Cover View

Using the Quick Cover View, you can check incoming calls and stop alarm/

timer when the cover is closed. To unlock the phone while using the cover,

screen lock must be set to Swipe.

On the settings screen, tap General > Quick Cover View.

Settings

Date & time

You can customize date and time settings for your device.

1 On the settings screen, tap General > Date & time.

2 Customize the desired settings.

Storage

You can view and manage internal storage on the device or storage space

of the memory card.

1 On the settings screen, tap General > Storage.

2 Customize the following settings:

Ţ

Internal storage – View the total storage space and free space in the

device’s internal storage. View a list of apps in use and the storage

capacity for each app.

Ţ

SD card – View the total storage space and free space in the memory

card. This option appears only when a memory card is inserted. To

unmount the memory card, tap .

Battery & power saving

You can view the current battery information or turn on power-saving

mode.

1 On the settings screen, tap General > Battery & power saving.

2 Customize the following settings:

Ţ

Battery usage – View the battery usage details. To view more details,

select a specific item.

Ţ

Battery percentage on status bar – Display the remaining battery

level as a percentage on the status bar.

Ţ

Battery saver – Reduce battery consumption by cutting down some

device settings, such as the display brightness, speed and vibration

intensity.

Settings

Memory

You can view the average amount of memory usage over a certain period

of time and the memory occupied by an app.

1 On the settings screen, tap General > Memory.

2 Tap

to set a time slot to retrieve data.

Apps

You can view a list of installed apps. Stop apps from running or delete

apps, if necessary.

1 On the settings screen, tap General > Apps.

2 Select an app and perform actions.

Tap & pay

You can make payments with your device instead of a credit card.

On the Settings screen, tap the General tab > Tap & pay.

NOTE

Ţ

Turn on NFC to use the Tap & pay feature.

Backup & reset

You can back up data saved on your device to another device or account.

Reset the device, if necessary.

1 On the settings screen, tap General > Backup & reset.

2 Customize the following settings:

Ţ

LG Backup – Back up or restore the blocked sender list, messages,

images, home screens and other data saved on the device. See

Backup

for details.

Ţ

Back up my data – Back up your app data, Wi-Fi password and other

settings to the Google server.

Ţ

Backup account – View the current backup account in use.

Ţ

Automatic restore – Automatically restore backup settings and data

when reinstalling an app.

Settings

Ţ

Network settings reset – Reset Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other network

settings.

Ţ

Factory data reset – Reset all settings for the device and delete data.

NOTE

Ţ

Resetting your device deletes all data on it. Enter your device name, Google

account and other initial information again.

About phone

You can view information about your device, such as the name, status,

software details and legal information.

On the settings screen, tap General > About phone and view information.

AppendixAppendix

Appendix

Phone software update

LG Mobile phone software update from the Internet

For more information about using this function, please visit

http://www.lg.com/common/index.jsp select your country and language.

This feature allows you to conveniently update the firmware on your

phone to a newer version from the Internet without needing to visit a

service center. This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a

newer firmware version available for your device.

Because the mobile phone firmware update requires the user's full

attention for the duration of the update process, please make sure

you check all instructions and notes that appear at each step before

proceeding. Please note that removing the USB data cable during the

upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone.

NOTE

Ţ

LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selected

models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the

newer version of the firmware for all handset models.

LG Mobile Phone software update via Over-the-Air (OTA)

This feature allows you to conveniently update your phone's software

to a newer version via OTA, without connecting using a USB data cable.

This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware

version available for your device.

You should first check the software version on your mobile phone:

Settings > General tab > About phone > Update Center > System

updates > CHECK FOR UPDATE.

Appendix

NOTE

Ţ

Your personal data from internal phone storage—including information about

your Google account and any other accounts, your system/application data and

settings, any downloaded applications and your DRM licence—might be lost

in the process of updating your phone's software. Therefore, LG recommends

that you backup your personal data before updating your phone's software. LG

does not take responsibility for any loss of personal data.

Ţ

This feature depends on your network service provider, region and country.

Appendix

FAQ

This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your

phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most

are easy to fix yourself.

Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures

SIM card

error

There is no SIM card

in the phone or it is

inserted incorrectly.

Make sure that the SIM card is

correctly inserted.

No network

connection/

Dropped

network

Signal is weak or

you are outside the

carrier network.

Move toward a window or into

an open area. Check the network

operator coverage map.

Operator applied

new services.

Check whether the SIM card is more

than 6~12 months old. If so, change

your SIM or USIM card at your

network provider's nearest branch.

Contact your service provider.

Codes do

not match

To change a security

code, must need

to confirm the new

code by re-entering

it.

If you forget the code, contact your

service provider.

The two codes you

entered do not

match.

applications

can be set

Not supported by

service provider or

registration required.

Contact your service provider.

Appendix

Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures

Downloaded

application

causes a lot

of errors.

Remove the

application.

1 Tap

> .

2 Tap the General tab > Apps.

3 Tap the app > Uninstall.

Calls not

available

Dialing error New network not authorised.

New SIM card

inserted.

Check for new restrictions.

Pre-paid charge limit

reached.

Contact service provider or reset limit

with PIN2.

Phone

cannot be

turned on

On/Off key pressed

too briefly.

Press the On/Off key for at least two

seconds.

Battery is not

charged.

Charge battery. Check the charging

indicator on the display.

Charging

error

Battery is not

charged.

Charge battery.

Outside temperature

is too hot or cold.

Make sure phone is charging at a

normal temperature.

Contact problem

Check the charger and its connection

to the phone.

No voltage

Plug the charger into a different

outlet.

Charger defective Replace the charger.

Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories.

Number not

allowed.

The Fixed dialling

number function

is on.

Check the Settings menu and turn

the function off.

Appendix

Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures

Impossible

to receive/

send SMS &

photos

Memory full

Delete some data, such as

applications or messages from

your phone to make more memory

available.

Files do not

open

Unsupported file

format

Check the supported file formats.

The screen

does not

turn on

when I

receive a call.

Proximity sensor

problem

If you use a protection tape or case,

make sure it has not covered the

area around the proximity sensor.

Make sure that the area around the

proximity sensor is clean.

No sound Vibration mode

Check the settings status in the

sound menu to make sure you are

not in vibration or no interruptions

mode.

Hangs up or

freezes

Intermittent

software problem

If the screen freezes or the phone

does not respond when you try to

operate it, remove the battery and

reinsert it. Then power the phone

back on.

Try to perform a software update

thr

ough the website.

Appendix

Anti-Theft Guide

You can set up your device to prevent other people from using it if it's

been reset to factory settings without your permission. For example,

if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google

account or screen lock information can use the device.

All you need to make sure your device is protected is:

Ţ

Set a screen lock: If your device is lost or stolen but you have a

screen lock set, the device can't be erased using the Settings menu

unless your screen is unlocked.

Ţ

Add your Google account on your device: If your device is wiped but

you have your Google account on it, the device can't finish the setup

process until your Google account information is entered again.

After your device is protected, you'll need to either unlock your screen or

enter your Google account password if you need to do a factory reset.

This ensures that you or someone you trust is doing the reset.

NOTE

Ţ

Do not forget your Google account and password you had added to your

device prior to performing a factory reset. If you can't provide the account

information during the setup process, you won't be able to use the device at all

after performing the factory reset.

Appendix

More information

Open Source Software Notice Information

To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source

licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit

http://opensource. lge.com.

In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty

disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.

LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a

charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost

of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@

lge.com. This offer is valid for three (3) years from the date on which you

purchased the product.

Trademarks

Ţ

LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its

related entities.

Ţ

Google™, Google Maps™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Hangouts™ and Play

Store™ are trademarks of Google, Inc.

Ţ

Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

Ţ

Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi

Alliance.

Ţ

All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their

respective owners.

For Your SafetyFor Your Safety

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 modifications not expressly approved in this user guide could

void your warranty for this equipment. Any changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

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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 reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

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Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery

to explode.

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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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Your phone contains an internal battery. 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.

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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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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.

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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 short-

circuit 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)

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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. 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

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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 (888) 463-6332 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

(888) 225-5322 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, visit the FCC website at https://www.

fcc.gov/consumers/guides/specific-absorption-rate-sar-cell-phones-what-

it-means-you. You may also wish to contact the manufacturer of your

phone.

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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

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 http://www.hpa.org.uk/

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radiation/ (search “mobile”). Parents who wish to reduce their children’s

RF exposure may choose to restrict their children’s wireless phone use.

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: (888) 225-5322

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety

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: (613) 991-6990

http://www.rsc.ca/index.php?page=Expert_Panels_RF&Lang_id=120

World Health Organization

Avenue Appia 20

1211 Geneva 27

Switzerland

Telephone: 011 41 22 791 21 11

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/

International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection

c/o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz

Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1

85764 Oberschleissheim

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Germany

Telephone: 011 49 1888 333 2156

http://www.icnirp.de

American National Standards Institute

1819 L Street, N.W., 6th Floor

Washington, D.C. 20036

Telephone: (202) 293-8020

http://www.ansi.org

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800

Bethesda, MD 20814-3095

Telephone: (301) 657-2652

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/

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.

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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

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: 0.87 W/kg

* Body (Body-worn/Hotspot): 1.04 W/kg

(Body measurements differ among phone models, depending upon

available accessories and FCC requirements).

While there may be differences between SAR 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 ZNFK428. 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

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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

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

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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 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.

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For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones

Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid Accessibility

http://www.accesswireless.org/

Gallaudet University, RERC

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

FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control

https://www.fcc.gov/general/hearing-aid-compatibility-and-volume-

control

The Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC Order

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

Hearing Loss Association of America [HLAA]

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

Caution:

Avoid potential hearing loss.

Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common

cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests

that using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and

cellular telephones, at high volume settings for long durations may

lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss. This includes the use

of headphones (including headsets, earbuds and Bluetooth® or other

wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in

some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound

and distorted hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing

loss and other potential hearing problems varies.

The amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies

depending on the nature of the sound, the device, the device settings and

the headphones. You should follow some commonsense recommendations

when using any portable audio device:

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Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume

at which you can hear adequately.

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When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear

the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can

hear what you are listening to.

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Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you

choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, use

noise-cancelling headphones to block out background environmental

noise.

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Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less

time is required before your hearing could be affected.

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Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such

as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary

hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal.

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Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you

experience ringing in your ears, hear muffled speech or experience

any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio

device, discontinue use and consult your doctor.

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,

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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).

Antenna Care

Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized

antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and

may violate FCC regulations.

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.

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 (6) 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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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.

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.

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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 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.

Part 15.19 statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(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 for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate

the equipment.

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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 to radio 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:

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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.

Safety Information

Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use

of your phone and to prevent damage.

Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to

the product.

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Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.

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Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects

into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose

to fire, explosion or other hazard. Such conditions may present the

risk of fire or explosion.

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Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.

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Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified

with the system per CTIA Certification Requirements for Battery

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System Compliance to IEEE1725. Use of an unqualified battery or

charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.

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Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to

contact battery terminals.

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Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified

with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an

unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or

other hazard. Only authorized service providers shall replace battery.

(If the battery is nonuser replaceable)

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Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local

regulations.

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Battery usage by children should be supervised.

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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.

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Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.

Charger and Adapter Safety

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The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only.

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Insert the battery charger vertically into the wall power socket.

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Only use the LG-approved battery charger. Otherwise, you may cause

serious damage to your phone.

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Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery

charger abroad.

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Battery Information and Care

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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.

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Please read the manual of specified charger about charging method.

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Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, 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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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 firmly 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.

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Recharge the battery after long periods of non-use to maximize

battery life. Battery life will vary due to usage pattern and

environmental conditions.

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Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG

phone. Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of

an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and void

the warranty.

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Charging temperature range is regulated between 0°C/32°F and

45°C/113°F. Do not charge the battery out of recommended

temperature range. Charging out of recommended range might cause

the generating heat or serious damage of battery. And also, it might

cause the deterioration of battery's characteristics and cycle life.

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Do not use or leave the battery under the blazing sun or in heated

car by sunshine. The battery may generate heat, smoke or flame. And

also, it might cause the deterioration of battery’s characteristics or

cycle life.

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The battery pack has protection circuit to avoid the danger. Do not

use nearby the place where generates static electricity more than

100V which gives damage to the protection circuit. If the protection

circuit were broken, the battery would generate smoke, rupture or

flame.

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If the skin or cloth is smeared with liquid from the battery, wash with

fresh water. It may cause the skin inflammation.

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Please take your phone to an authorized service center immediately if

this occurs.

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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 place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may

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

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The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only.

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Talking on your phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality

due to heat generated during use.

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’s dirty.

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When using the power plug, ensure that it’s firmly connected. If not, it

may cause excessive heat or fire.

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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 short-circuit the phone and may cause an

explosion. Always cover the receptacle when not in use.

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General Notice

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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, liquid, or expose to high

humidity. Immediately, take it to an LG Authorized Service Center.

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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. (Ringtones, 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 ringtone to vibration

so you don't disturb others.

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

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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.

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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 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 (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:

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Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the

type emitted by wireless phones;

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Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to

the user that is not necessary for device function; and

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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:

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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

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Environmental Protection Agency

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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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

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

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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 animals that had

been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals so

as to be pre-disposed 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 long-term 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

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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 cancer-causing 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 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. 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.

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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

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

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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 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 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 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

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

hazard exists.

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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/

RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/

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)

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World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project

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

National Radiological Protection Board (UK)

(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/)

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:

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Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first 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 or the law require it.

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 hands-free 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

speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available

to you.

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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 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!

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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 non-emergency

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 broken-down 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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