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MFL69142201 (1.0)

ENG

LISH

USEr GUIdE

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By selecting a rate plan and activating your phone, you agree to the metroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service available at metropcs.com.

Copyright ©2015 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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User Guide

•Somecontentandillustrationsmaydifferfromyourdevicedependingontheregion,serviceprovider,softwareversion,orOSversion,andaresubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.

•AlwaysusegenuineLGaccessories.Thesupplieditemsaredesignedonlyforthisdeviceandmaynotbecompatiblewithotherdevices.

•Availableaccessoriesmayvarydependingonyourregion,countryorserviceprovider.

•Thisdeviceisnotsuitableforpeoplewhohaveavisualimpairmentduetothetouchscreenkeyboard.

•Copyright©2015LGElectronics,Inc.Allrightsreserved.LGandtheLGlogoareregisteredtrademarksofLGGroupanditsrelatedentities.Allothertrademarksarethepropertyoftheirrespectiveowners.

•Google™,GoogleMaps™,Gmail™,YouTube™,Hangouts™andPlayStore™aretrademarksofGoogle,Inc.

ENGLISH

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Important Customer Information

WARNINGThis product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Whenusingthisproduct,thesafetyprecautionsbelowmustbetakentoavoidpossiblelegalliabilitiesanddamages.Retainandfollowallproductsafetyandoperatinginstructions.Observeallwarningsintheproductoperatinginstructions.Toreducetheriskofbodilyinjury,electricshock,fire,anddamagetotheequipment,observethefollowingprecautions.

ELECTRICAL SAFETYThisproductisintendedforusewhensuppliedwithpowerfromthedesignatedbatteryorpowersupplyunit.Otherusagemaybedangerousandwillinvalidateanyapprovalgiventothisproduct.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING INSTALLATIONCAUTION:Connectingtoimproperlygroundedequipmentcanresultinanelectricshocktoyourdevice.ThisproductisequippedwithaUSBcableforconnectingtoadesktopornotebookcomputer.Besureyourcomputerisproperlygrounded(earthed)beforeconnectingthisproducttothecomputer.Thepowersupplycordofadesktopornotebookcomputerhasanequipment-groundingconductorandagroundingplug.Theplugmustbepluggedintoanappropriateoutletwhichisproperlyinstalledandgroundedinaccordancewithalllocalcodesandordinances.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNITUse the correct external power sourceAproductshouldbeoperatedonlyfromthetypeofpowersourceindicatedontheelectricalratingslabel.Ifyouarenotsureofthetypeofpowersourcerequired,consultyourauthorizedserviceproviderorlocalpowercompany.Foraproductthatoperatesfrombatterypowerorothersources,refertotheoperatinginstructionsthatareincludedwiththeproduct.Handle battery packs carefullyThisproductcontainsaLi-ionbattery.Thereisariskoffireandburnsifthebatterypackishandledimproperly.Donotattempttoopenorservicethebatterypack.Donotdisassemble,crush,puncture,shortexternalcontactsorcircuits,disposeofinfireorwater,orexposeabatterypacktotemperatureshigherthan60°C(140°F).

WARNINGDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To reduce risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, expose to temperature above 60°C (140°F), or dispose of in fire or water. Replace only with specified batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations or reference guide supplied with your product.

Take extra precautions•Keepthebatteryordevicedryandawayfromwateroranyliquidasitmaycauseashortcircuit.

•Keepmetalobjectsawaysotheydon’tcomeincontactwiththebatteryoritsconnectorsasitmayleadtoshortcircuitduringoperation.

•ThephoneshouldbeonlyconnectedtoproductsthatbeartheUSB-IFlogoorhavecompletedtheUSB-IFcomplianceprogram.

•Donotuseabatterythatappearsdamaged,deformed,ordiscolored,oronethathasanyrustonitscasing,overheats,oremitsafoulodor.

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•Alwayskeepthebatteryoutofthereachofbabiesandsmallchildren,toavoidswallowingofthebattery.Consultadoctorimmediatelyifthebatteryisswallowed.

•Onlyusethebatterywithachargingsystemthathasbeenqualifiedwiththesystemperthisstandard,IEEE-Std-1725-200x.Useofanunqualifiedbatteryorchargermaypresentariskoffire,explosion,leakageorotherhazard.

•Replacethebatteryonlywithanotherbatterythathasbeenqualifiedwiththesystemperthisstandard,IEEE-Std-1725-200x.Useofanunqualifiedbatterymaypresentariskoffire,explosion,leakageorotherhazard.

•Avoiddroppingthephoneorbattery.Ifthephoneorbatteryisdropped,especiallyonahardsurface,andtheusersuspectsdamage,takeittoaservicecenterforinspection.

• Ifthebatteryleaks:Donotallowtheleakingfluidtocomeincontactwithskinorclothing.Ifcontactoccurs,flushtheaffectedareaimmediatelywithcleanwaterandseekmedicaladvice.Donotallowtheleakingfluidtocomeincontactwitheyes.Ifcontactoccurs,DONOTrub;rinsewithcleanwaterimmediatelyandseekmedicaladvice.Takeextraprecautionstokeepaleakingbatteryawayfromfireasthereisadangerofignitionorexplosion.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHTKeepthisproductawayfromexcessivemoistureandextremetemperatures.Donotleavetheproductoritsbatteryinsideavehicleorinplaceswherethetemperaturemayexceed140°F(60°C),suchasonacardashboard,windowsill,orbehindglassthatisexposedtodirectsunlightorstrongultravioletlightforextendedperiodsoftime.Thismaydamagetheproduct,overheatthebattery,orposearisktothevehicle.

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PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS

CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time.

SAFETY IN AIRCRAFTDuetothepossibleinterferencecausedbythisproducttoanaircraft’snavigationsystemanditscommunicationsnetwork,usingthisdevice’sphonefunctiononboardanairplaneisagainstthelawinmostcountries.Ifyouwanttousethisdevicewhenitsuseisrestrictedonboardanaircraft,remembertoswitchtoAirplaneModewhichturnsoffRFfunctionsthatcouldcauseinterference.

ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONSDonotusethisproductingasstations,fueldepots,chemicalplantsorwhereblastingoperationsareinprogress,orinpotentiallyexplosiveatmospheressuchasfuelingareas,fuelstorehouses,belowdeckonboats,chemicalplants,fuelorchemicaltransferorstoragefacilities,andareaswheretheaircontainschemicalsorparticles,suchasgrain,dust,ormetalpowders.Pleasebeawarethatsparksinsuchareascouldcauseanexplosionorfireresultinginbodilyinjuryorevendeath.

EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERESWheninanyareawithapotentiallyexplosiveatmosphereorwhereflammablematerialsexist,theproductshouldbeturnedoffandtheusershouldobeyallsignsandinstructions.Sparksinsuchareascouldcauseanexplosionorfireresultinginbodilyinjuryorevendeath.Usersareadvisednottousetheequipmentatrefuelingpointssuchasserviceorgasstations,andareremindedoftheneedtoobserverestrictionsontheuseofradioequipmentinfueldepots,chemicalplants,orwhereblastingoperationsareinprogress.Areaswithapotentiallyexplosiveatmosphereareoften,butnotalways,clearlymarked.Theseincludefuelingareas,belowdeckonboats,fuelorchemicaltransferorstoragefacilities,andareaswheretheaircontainschemicalsorparticles,

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suchasgrain,dust,ormetalpowders.ROAD SAFETYVehicledriversinmotionarenotpermittedtousecommunicationserviceswithhandhelddevices,exceptinthecaseofemergency.Insomecountries,usinghands-freedevicesasanalternativeisallowed.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE•Avoidusingyourphonenearmetalstructures(forexample,thesteelframeofabuilding).

•Avoidusingyourphonenearstrongelectromagneticsources,suchasmicrowaveovens,soundspeakers,TVandradio.

•Useonlyoriginalmanufacturer-approvedaccessories,oraccessoriesthatdonotcontainanymetal.

•Useofnon-originalmanufacturer-approvedaccessoriesmayviolateyourlocalRFexposureguidelinesandshouldbeavoided.

INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONSThisproductmaycausemedicalequipmenttomalfunction.Theuseofthisdeviceisprohibitedinmosthospitalsandmedicalclinics.Ifyouuseanypersonalmedicaldevice(s),consultthemanufacturerofyourdevice(s)todetermineifthedevice(s)areadequatelyshieldedfromexternalRFenergy.Yourphysicianmaybeabletoassistyouinobtainingthisinformation.TurnyourphoneOFFinhealthcarefacilitieswhenanyregulationspostedintheseareasinstructyoutodoso.HospitalsorhealthcarefacilitiesmaybeusingequipmentthatcouldbesensitivetoexternalRFenergy.

HEARING AIDSSomedigitalwirelessphonesmayinterferewithsomehearingaids.Intheeventofsuchinterference,youmaywanttoconsultyourserviceprovider,orcallthecustomerservicelinetodiscussalternatives.

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NON-IONIZING RADIATIONYourdevicehasaninternalantenna.Thisproductshouldbeoperatedinitsnormal-usepositiontoensuretheradiativeperformanceandsafetyfrominterference.Aswithothermobileradiotransmittingequipment,usersareadvisedthatforsatisfactoryoperationoftheequipmentandforpersonalsafety,itisrecommendedthatnopartofthehumanbodybeallowedtocometooclosetotheantennaduringoperationoftheequipment.Useonlythesuppliedintegralantenna.Useofunauthorizedormodifiedantennasmayimpaircallqualityanddamagethephone,causinglossofperformanceandSARlevelsexceedingtherecommendedlimitsaswellasresultinnon-compliancewithlocalregulatoryrequirementsinyourcountry.ToassureoptimalphoneperformanceandensurehumanexposuretoRFenergyiswithintheguidelinessetforthintherelevantstandards,alwaysuseyourdeviceonlyinitsnormal-useposition.Contactwiththeantennaareamayimpaircallqualityandcauseyourdevicetooperateatahigherpowerlevelthanneeded.AvoidingcontactwiththeantennaareawhenthephoneisINUSEoptimizestheantennaperformanceandthebatterylife.

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8 Table of contents

Table of contents

Important Customer Information .............2

Important notice .....................................12

Getting to know your phone ...................16Phone layout ..........................................16Stylus Pen .............................................18Installing the SIM or USIM card ..............19Charging the phone ...............................21Unlocking the screen .............................22Smart Lock ............................................22

Your Home screen ...................................23Touch screen tips ..................................23Home screen .........................................24Customizing the Home screen ...............25Returning to recently-used applications ...26Notifications panel .................................27On-screen keyboard ..............................30

Special Features .....................................31Gesture shot ..........................................31KnockON ...............................................32Knock Code ...........................................32Dual window..........................................33QuickMemo+ .........................................34

Google account setup .............................35

Connecting to Networks and Devices ....36Wi-Fi .....................................................36

Bluetooth ...............................................37Wi-Fi Direct ...........................................38SmartShare ...........................................39Transferring data between a PC and your device....................................................40

Calls ........................................................41Making a call .........................................41Calling your contacts .............................41Answering and rejecting a call ...............41Making a second call .............................42Viewing your call logs ............................42Call settings ...........................................42

Contacts ..................................................43Searching for a contact ..........................43Adding a new contact ............................43Favorites contacts..................................44Creating a group ....................................44

Messaging ...............................................45Sending a message ...............................45Conversation view .................................46Changing message settings ...................46

Email .......................................................47Managing email accounts ......................47Working with account folders .................47Composing and sending email ...............48

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Camera and Video ...................................49Camera options on the viewfinder ..........49Using the advanced settings ..................50Taking a photo ......................................50Once you have taken a photo .................51Recording a video ..................................51After recording a video...........................52Gallery ...................................................53

Multimedia ..............................................56Music ....................................................56

Utilities ....................................................58Clock .....................................................58Calculator ..............................................59Calendar ................................................60Voice Recorder ......................................60Voice Search..........................................61Downloads ............................................61

Browsing the Web...................................62MetroWeb ..............................................62Chrome .................................................64

Settings ...................................................65Networks ...............................................65Sound & notification ..............................68Display ..................................................70General ..................................................72

Phone software update ..........................78Phone software update ..........................78

About this user guide .............................80About this user guide .............................80Trademarks ...........................................81

Troubleshooting ......................................82

FAQ ..........................................................86

Safety ......................................................92Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions .............................94Consumer Information on SAR ...............98FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices .........100Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. ...102TIA Safety Information .........................103Safety Information ...............................106FDA Consumer Update .........................111Driving .................................................11710 Driver Safety Tips ...........................118Limited Warranty Statement.................121

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Violationoftheinstructionsmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath.WARNING:ThisproductcontainschemicalsknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.Wash hands after handling.

• Neveruseanunapprovedbatterysincethiscoulddamagethephoneand/orbatteryandcouldcausethebatterytoexplode.

• Neverplaceyourphoneinamicrowaveovenasitwillcausethebatterytoexplode.

• Donotdisposeofyourbatterynearfireorwithhazardousorflammablematerials.

• Whenridinginacar,donotleaveyourphoneorsetupthehands-freekitneartheairbag.Ifwirelessequipmentisimproperlyinstalledandtheairbagisdeployed,youmaybeseriouslyinjured.

• Donotusethephoneinareaswhereitsuseisprohibited.(Forexample:aircraft)

• Donotexposethebatterychargeroradaptertodirectsunlightoruseitinplaceswithhighhumidity,suchasabathroom.

• Donotuseharshchemicals(suchasalcohol,benzene,thinners,etc.)ordetergentstocleanyourphone.Thiscouldcauseafire.

• Donotdrop,strike,orshakeyourphoneseverely.Itmayharmtheinternalcircuitboardsofthephone.

• Donotuseyourphoneinhighexplosiveareasasthephonemaygeneratesparks.

• Donotdamagethepowercordbybending,twisting,pulling,orheating.Donotusetheplugifitislooseasitmaycauseelectricshockorfire.

• Donotplaceanyheavyitemsonthepowercord.Donotallowthepowercordtobecrimpedasitmaycauseelectricshockorfire.

• Donothandlethephonewithwethandswhileitisbeingcharged.Itmaycauseanelectricshockorseriouslydamageyourphone.

Caution

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• Donotdisassemblethephone.• Donotplaceoranswercallswhilechargingthephoneasitmayshort-circuitthephoneand/orcauseelectricshockorfire.

• Makesurethatnosharp-edgeditems,suchasanimal’steethornails,comeintocontactwiththebattery.Thiscouldcauseafire.

• Storethebatteryoutofreachofchildren.• Becarefulthatchildrendonotswallowanyparts(suchasearphone,connectionpartsofthephone,etc.)Thiscouldcauseasphyxiationorsuffocationresultinginseriousinjuryordeath.

• Unplugthepowercordandchargerduringlightningstormstoavoidelectricshockorfire.

• OnlyusethebatteriesandchargersprovidedbyLG.Thewarrantywillnotbeappliedtoproductsprovidedbyothersuppliers.

• Onlyauthorizedpersonnelshouldservicethephoneanditsaccessories.Faultyinstallationorservicemayresultinaccidentsandconsequentlyinvalidatethewarranty.

• Anemergencycallcanbemadeonlywithinaservicearea.Foranemergencycall,makesurethatyouarewithinaserviceareaandthatthephoneisturnedon.

• Yourphoneisanelectronicdevicethatgeneratesheatduringnormaloperation.Extremelyprolonged,directskincontactintheabsenceofadequateventilationmayresultindiscomfortorminorburns.Therefore,usecarewhenhandlingyourphoneduringorimmediatelyafteroperation.

• Useandstoreyourphoneintemperaturesbetween0°C/32°Fand45°C/113°F,ifpossible.Exposingyourphonetoextremelyloworhightemperaturesmayresultindamage,malfunction,orevenexplosion.

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Please read this before you start using your phone!Pleasechecktoseewhetheranyproblemsyouencounteredwithyourphonearedescribedinthissectionbeforetakingthephoneinforserviceorcallingaservicerepresentative.

1. Phone memory Whenthereislessthan10MBofspaceavailableinyourphonememory,yourphonecannotreceivenewmessages.Youmustcheckyourphonememoryanddeletesomedata,suchasapplicationsormessages,tomakemorememoryavailable.

To uninstall applications:1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Apps tab(ifnecessary)> >General tab>

Apps.2 Onceallapplicationsappear,scrolltoandselecttheapplicationyouwantto

uninstall.3 TapUninstall,thentapOKtoconfirm.

Important notice

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2. Optimizing battery lifeExtendyourbattery'spowerbyturningofffeaturesthatyoudonotneedtorunconstantlyinthebackground.Youcanmonitorhowapplicationsandsystemresourcesconsumebatterypower.

Extending your phone's battery life:•Turnoffradiocommunicationswhenyouarenotusing.IfyouarenotusingWi-Fi,BluetoothorLocationservices(includingGPS),turnthemoff.

•Reducescreenbrightnessandsetashorterscreentimeout.•TurnoffautomaticsyncingforGmail,Calendar,Contactsandotherapplications.

NOTE:• Some applications you download may consume battery power.• While using downloaded applications, check the battery charge level.

3. Before installing an open source application and OS

WARNINGIf you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may cause your phone to malfunction. In addition, your phone will no longer be covered by the warranty.

WARNINGTo protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources, such as Play Store™. If there are improperly installed applications on your phone, the phone may not work normally or a serious error may occur. You must uninstall those applications and all associated data and settings from the phone.

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4. Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset)Ifyourphoneneedstoberestoredtoitsoriginalsettingsandcondition,useaHardReset(FactoryReset).1 Turnthepoweroff.2 PressandholdthePower/Lock Key+Volume Down Keyatthesametime.3 ReleaseonlythePower/Lock Keywhenthebootlogoisdisplayed,then

immediatelypressandholditagain.4 ReleaseallofthekeyswhentheFactorydataresetscreenisdisplayed.5 PresstheVolume Down KeytoscrolltoYes,thenpressthePower/Lock Keyto

continue.6 PresstheVolume Down KeytoscrolltoYesoncemore,thenpressthePower/

Lock Keytoconfirm.7 Yourphoneperformsafactoryreset.

WARNINGIf you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data before performing a Hard Reset.

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5. Opening and switching applicationsMultitaskingiseasywithAndroid;youcankeepmorethanoneapplicationrunningatthesametime.Thereisnoneedtoquitanapplicationbeforeopeninganother.Useandswitchbetweenseveralopenapplications.Androidmanageseachapplication,stoppingandstartingthemasneededtomakesurethatidleapplicationsdon'tconsumeresourcesunnecessarily.

To stop applications:1 Tap .Apppreviewsofrecentlyusedapplicationswillbedisplayed.2 Taptheapplicationyouwanttoaccess.Thisdoesnotstopthepreviousappfrom

runninginthebackground.Makesuretotap tobackoutofawindowafterusingit.•Tocloseanappfromtherecentappslist,swipetheapppreviewtotheleftorright.Toclearallapps,tapClear all.

6. If the screen freezesIfthescreenfreezesorthephonedoesnotrespondwhenyoutrytooperateit,removethebatteryandreinsertit.Thenpowerthephonebackon.

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16 Getting to know your phone

Phone layout

Notification LED

Earpiece Proximity Sensor

Front Camera Lens

Microphone

Microphone Charger/USB port

Headset Jack

NOTE: Proximity sensor 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.

WARNINGPlacing 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.

Getting to know your phone

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Volume KeysPower/Lock Key

Stylus Pen

Laser Detection Auto-focus

Speaker

Rear Camera Lens

NFC Touch Point

Flash

Power/Lock Key • Pressandholdtoaccessthemenutoturnyourphoneoff,restartit,orturnairplanemodeonandoff.

• Pressoncequicklytowakeorlockthescreen.

Volume Keys While screen is off• PressandholdtheUpkeytolaunchQuickMemo+.• PressandholdtheDownkeytolaunchtheCamera.

On the Home screen• Controlringervolume.

During a call• Controlyourearpiecevolume.

When playing audio/video• Controlvolumecontinuously.

WARNINGBe careful not to damage the NFC touch point on the phone, as this is part of the NFC antenna.

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NOTE: Laser Detection Auto-focus SensorDetects the distance between the rear camera and nearby objects using laser technology. This feature helps the camera to focus quickly and accurately at short or long distances.

Stylus PenYourLGGStylocomeswithaconvenientstyluspenthatyoucanusetoinputcommandsandnavigateyourphone.Italsoworkswellwithpopularwritinganddrawingapplications.Toremovethestylus,slideitoutfromthetopofthephone.

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Installing the SIM or USIM cardBeforeyoucanstartexploringyournewphone,youneedtosetitup.1 Toremovethebackcover,holdthephonefirmlyinonehand.Withyourotherhand,

liftoffthebackcoverwithyourthumbnailasshowninthefigurebelow.

2 SlidetheSIMcardintothelowerslotfortheSIMcardasshowninthefigure.Makesurethegoldcontactareaonthecardisfacingdownward.

NOTE: Only microSIM card types work with this device.

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3 Insertthebattery.

4 Toreplacethecoverontothedevice,alignthecoveroverthebackofthephoneandpressitdownuntilitclicksintoplace .

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21Getting to know your phone

Charging the phoneChargethebatterybeforeusingitforfirsttime.Usethechargertochargethebattery.

WARNINGUse only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unapproved chargers, batteries or cables, it may cause a battery charging delay or display a pop-up message regarding slow charging. It can also cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not covered by the warranty.

TheCharger/USBportisatthebottomofthephone.Insertthechargerandplugitintoapoweroutlet.

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

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Unlocking the screenBydefault,yourscreenwilllockafteraperiodofinactivity,thenturnoff.

Unlocking the screen 1 PressthePower/Lock Keyordouble-taponthescreen.2 Swipethescreeninanydirectiontounlockit.

Smart LockYoucanuseSmartLocktomakeunlockingyourphoneeasier.YoucanconfigureittokeepyourphoneunlockedwhenyouhaveatrustedBluetoothdeviceconnectedtoit,whenit'sinafamiliarlocation,likeyourhomeorwork,orwhenitrecognizesyourface.

Setting up Smart LockBeforeyouactivateSmartLock,youneedtosetupascreenlock(KnockCode,pattern,PIN,orpassword).1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)> .2 TapDisplaytab>Lock screen>Smart Lock.3 Enteryourcurrentscreenlock.4 Taponeoftheoptionsandaddtrusteddevices,locationsorfacialrecognition.

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23Your Home screen

Your Home screen

Touch screen tipsHerearesometipsonhowtonavigateonyourphone.

•Tap or touch–Asinglefingertapselectsitems,links,shortcutsandlettersontheon-screenkeyboard.

•Touch and hold–Touchandholdanitemonthescreenbytappingitandnotliftingyourfingeruntilanactionoccurs.

•Drag–Touchandholdanitemforamomentandthen,withoutliftingyourfinger,moveyourfingeronthescreenuntilyoureachthetargetposition.YoucandragitemsontheHomescreentorepositionthem.

•Swipe or slide–Toswipeorslide,quicklymoveyourfingeracrossthesurfaceofthescreen,withoutpausingwhenyoufirsttapit(soyoudon’tdraganiteminstead).

•Double-tap–Double-taptozoomonawebpageoramap(ifthefeatureissupportedbytheapplication).

•Pinch-to-Zoom–Useyourindexfingerandthumbinapinchingorspreadingmotiontozoominoroutwhenusingthebrowserormaps,orwhenbrowsingpictures(ifthefeatureissupportedbytheapplication).

•Rotate the screen–Frommanyapplicationsandmenus,thescreenorientationadjuststothedevice'sphysicalorientation.

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

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

other buttons.

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Home screenTheHomescreenisthestartingpointformanyandfunctions.ItallowsyoutoadditemslikeappshortcutsandGooglewidgetstogiveyouinstantaccesstoinformationandapplications.Thisisthedefaultcanvasandaccessiblefromanymenubytapping

.

Status Bar

Widget

Application Icons

Home Screen Location IndicatorQuick Button AreaHome Touch Buttons

Showsthephone'sstatusinformation,includingthetime,signalstrength,batterystatus,andnotificationicons.Widgetsareself-containedapplicationsthatcanbeaccessedthroughtheAppsscreenorontheHomescreen.Unlikeashortcut,theWidgetcanfunctionasanon-screenapplication.Tapanicon(application,folder,etc.)toopenanduseit.

IndicateswhichHomescreencanvasyouarecurrentlyviewing.

Providesone-touchaccesstothefunctioninanyHomescreencanvas.

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25Your Home screen

Back Button

Returnstothepreviousscreen.Alsoclosespop-upitems,suchasmenus,dialogboxesandtheon-screenkeyboard.

Home Button

ReturntotheHomescreenfromanyscreen.TouchandholdtoaccesstheGoogleNowshortcut.

Recent Apps Button

Displaysrecentlyusedapplications.Ifyoutouchandholdthiskey,itopensamenuofavailableoptions.

Extended Home screenTheoperatingsystemprovidesmultipleHomescreencanvasestoprovidemorespaceforaddingicons,widgetsandmore.

•SlideyourfingerleftorrightacrosstheHomescreentoaccessadditionalcanvases.

Customizing the Home screenYoucancustomizeyourHomescreenbyaddingappsandwidgetsandchangingwallpapers.

Adding items on your Home screen1 TouchandholdtheemptypartoftheHomescreen.2 ChoosetheAppsorWidgetstabandtapthedesireditem.3 Dragittothedesiredlocationandliftyourfinger.

TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, touch and hold the application you want to add.

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26 Your Home screen

Removing an item from the Home screen•WhileontheHomescreen,touchandholdtheiconyouwanttoremove,thendragitto andreleaseit.

Adding an app as a Quick Button•FromtheAppsscreenorontheHomescreen,touchandholdanapplicationiconanddragittotheQuickButtonarea.Thenreleaseitinthedesiredlocation.Upto6appscanbeadded.

Removing an app from the Quick Button area•TouchandholdthedesiredQuickButton,dragitto ,andreleaseit.

NOTE: The Apps Button cannot be removed.

Customizing app icons on the Home screen1 Touchandholdanapplicationiconuntilitisunlockedfromitscurrentposition,

thenreleaseit.Theeditingicon willappearintheupperrightcorneroftheapplication.

2 Taptheapplicationiconagainandselectthedesiredicondesignandsize.3 TapOKtosavethechange.

Returning to recently-used applications1 Tap .Apppreviewsofrecentlyusedapplicationswillbedisplayed.2 Tapanapppreviewtoopentheapplication.Ortap toreturntotheprevious

screen.

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27Your Home screen

Notifications panelNotificationsalertyoutothearrivalofnewmessages,calendareventsandalarms,aswellasongoingevents,suchaswhenyouareusingturn-by-turnnavigation.Whenanotificationarrives,itsiconappearsatthetopofthescreen.Iconsforpendingnotificationsappearontheleft,andsystemicons,suchasWi-Fiandbatterystrengthareshownontheright.

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

Pending notifications

System notifications

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28 Your Home screen

Opening the Notifications panelSwipedownfromtheStatusBartoopentheNotificationspanel.ToclosetheNotificationspanel,swipethescreenupwardsortap .

Quick Settings Area

Notifications

Clear

TapeachQuickSettingkeytotoggleiton/off.Touchandholdthedesiredkeytodirectlyaccessthefunction'ssettingsmenu.ToseemoreQuickSettingkeys,swipeleftorright.Tap toremove,add,orrearrangeQuickSettingkeys.Thecurrentnotificationsarelisted,eachwithabriefdescription.Tapanotificationtoopenthecorrespondingapplicationthatmanagesit.

Taptoclearallofthenotifications.

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29Your Home screen

Indicator icons on the Status BarIndicatoriconsappearontheStatusbaratthetopofthescreentoreportmissedcalls,newmessages,calendarevents,devicestatusandmore.

Theiconsdisplayedatthetopofthescreenprovideinformationaboutthestatusofthedevice.Theiconslistedinthetablebelowaresomeofthemostcommonones.

Icon Description Icon Description

NoSIMcardinsertedAmediafileiscurrentlyplaying

Nonetworksignalavailable Silentmodeisenabled

Airplanemodeison Vibratemodeison

ConnectedtoaWi-Finetwork Batteryfullycharged

Wiredheadset(withmic)connected

Batteryischarging

CallinprogressPhoneisconnectedtoPCviaUSBcable

Missedcall Downloadingdata

Bluetoothison Uploadingdata

Systemwarning GPSison

Analarmisset Dataissynchronizing

Newvoicemailavailable Chooseinputmethod

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30 Your Home screen

Newtextormultimediamessage

Mediaservercontentsharingison

NFCison Wi-Fihotspotisactive

NOTE: The icon's location in the Status bar may differ depending on the function or service.

On-screen keyboardYoucanentertextusingtheon-screenkeyboard.Theon-screenkeyboardappearsonthescreenwhenyoutapanavailabletextentryfield.

Using the keypad and entering textTaponcetocapitalizethenextletteryoutype.Taptwiceforallcaps.Taptoentertextwithyourvoice.Touchandholdtoentertextbyhandwriting,accesstheClipTray,andaccessthekeyboardsettings.

Taptoenteraspace.Taptocreateanewlineinthemessagefield.Taptodeletethepreviouscharacter.

Entering special charactersTheLGKeyboardallowsyoutoenterspecialcharacters(e.g."á")whenenteringtext.Forexample,toenter"á",touchandholdthe"a"keyuntiltheadditionalcharactersaredisplayed.Withoutliftingthefinger,dragyourfingertothedesiredspecialcharacterandliftitoff.

NOTE: A symbol at the top right corner of a key indicates that additional characters are available for that key.

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31Special Features

Gesture shotTheGestureshotfeatureallowsyoutotakeapicturewithahandgestureusingthefrontcamera.

To take photo TherearetwomethodsforusingtheGestureshotfeature.

•Raiseyourhand,withanopenpalm,untilthefrontcameradetectsitandaboxappearsonthescreen.Thencloseyourhandintoafisttostartthetimer,allowingyoutimetogetready.

•Raiseyourhand,inaclenchedfist,untilthefrontcameradetectsitandaboxappearsonthescreen.Thenunclenchyourfisttostartthetimer,allowingyoutimetogetready.

OR

Special Features

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32 Special Features

KnockONYoucanwakeup,orturnoff,thescreenaseasilyasdouble-tappingthescreen.Whilethescreenisoff,andidle,double-tapthecenterscreenquicklytowakethescreen.Toturnthescreenoff,double-taptheStatusbarinanyscreen(exceptonthecameraviewfinder)oremptyareaontheHomescreen.

NOTE: When using KnockOn to wake the screen, make sure you do not cover the proximity sensor. Doing so will prevent the screen from turning on. This feature is designed to prevent the device from turning on inadvertently in your pocket or storage location.

Knock CodeTheKnockCodefeatureallowsyoutowakeandunlockthescreenwithyourownKnockCodepattern.Whenenabled,KnockCodedividesthescreeninto4partsandusesyouruniquecombinationoftapstosecureyourdevice.YoucandisablethisfeatureintheLockscreensettings.

NOTE:• If you enter an incorrect Knock Code combination 6 times, it will be necessary

to use your Google account log in or backup PIN.• Use the fingertip instead of finger nail to tap the screen when using Knock

Code.• When the Knock Code is not in enabled, you can use the Knock On function by

double-tapping the screen.

1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)> >Display tab>Lock screen>Select screen lock>Knock Code.

2 Followtheon-screenstepstosetyourKnockCode.YouhavetocreateaBackupPINasasafetymeasureincaseyouforgetyourKnockCode.

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33Special Features

Unlocking the screen using the Knock CodeYoucanwakeupandunlockthescreenbytappingtheKnockCode,setupintheprevioussection,whenthescreenisoff.

Dual windowThisfeatureallowsyoutomulti-taskbysplittingupthescreenintotwo,allowingyoutousetwocompatibleapplicationsatthesametime.1 Tap >Dual window.2 Tapordragtheappiconforthecorrespondingapplicationyouwishtouse.

:TaptoviewtheDualwindowmenuoptions,ordragtoresizethesplitscreens.:Switchtwoscreens.:Viewtheapplist.:Changetheselectedwindowtofullscreen.:Closethecurrentlyselectedappwindow.

NOTE: Dual window is enabled by default. You can enable or disable Dual window through the Settings menu.1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > > General

tab > Dual window.2 Slide the toggle button to On or Off.

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34 Special Features

QuickMemo+TheQuickMemo+featureallowsyoutocapturescreenshotsandusethemtocreatememos.YoucanuseQuickMemo+toeasilycreatememosduringacall,withasavedpictureoronthecurrentphonescreenandsharethemwithfamilyandfriends.

1 Whilescreenisoff,pressandholdtheVolumeUpKey.

OR ORWhilethescreenison,slidetheStatusBardownwardandtap .

2 Usethetoolbartocreateamemo.

3 Tap tosavethememo.ToexitQuickMemo+atanytime,tap .

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35Google account setup

Google account setup

Whenyoufirstturnonyourphone,youhavetheopportunitytosignintoyourGoogleAccountandselecthowyouwanttousecertainGoogleservices.

Setting up your Google account •Duringtheinitialbootupofyourdevice,ensureyourdeviceisconnectedtotheWeb.Then,signintoaGoogleAccountfromthepromptedsetupscreen.OR

•AfterhavingexitedtheStartupWizard,tap > >Appstab(ifnecessary)>>Generaltab>Accounts & sync>ADD ACCOUNT>Google.

IfyoualreadyhaveaGoogleaccount,enteryouremailaddressandtapNEXT.OnceyouhavesetupyourGoogleaccountonyourphone,yourphonewillautomaticallysynchronizewithyourGoogleaccountontheWeb(ifdataconnectionisavailable).Dependingonyoursynchronizationsettings,yourcontacts,Gmailmessages,CalendareventsandotherinformationfromtheseapplicationsandservicesontheWebaresynchronizedwithyourphone.Aftersigningin,youcanuseGmail™andtakeadvantageofGoogleservicesonyourphone.

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36 Connecting to Networks and Devices

Connecting to Networks and Devices

Wi-FiYoucanusehigh-speedInternetaccesswhilewithinthecoverageofthewirelessaccesspoint(AP).

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Apps tab(ifnecessary)> >Networks tab

>Wi-Fi.2 Tap toturnWi-FionandstartscanningforavailableWi-Finetworks.3 Tapanetworktoconnecttoit.

• Ifthenetworkissecuredwithalockicon,youwillneedtoenterasecuritykeyorpassword.

NOTE: • The Status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status.• If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or have set Wi-Fi to Off, the device may

automatically connect to the Web using mobile data, which may incur data charges.

TIP! How to obtain the phone's MAC addressFrom the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > > Networks tab > Wi-Fi > > Advanced Wi-Fi > MAC address.

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BluetoothYoucanuseBluetoothtoconnectwithheadsets,soundsystems,oreventoexchangedatabetweennearbydevices.

NOTE: • LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or

received via the Bluetooth feature.• Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and

properly secured. • If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be

reduced.• Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth

SIG, may be incompatible with your device.

Pairing your phone with another Bluetooth device1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Apps tab(ifnecessary)> >Networks tab

>Bluetooth.2 Tap toturnBluetoothon.3 TapSEARCHtoviewthevisibledevicesinrange.4 Choosethedeviceyouwanttopairwithfromthelistandfollowanysubsequent

instructionstocompletepairing.Oncetheparingissuccessful,yourphoneconnectstotheotherdevice.

NOTE: Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a default Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000.

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38 Connecting to Networks and Devices

Sending data via Bluetooth1 Usinganapplicationthatsupportssharing,locatethedata,orfile,thatyouwantto

share.2 SelecttheShareoption.3 SelectBluetooth.4 SelectthepairedBluetoothdevice(orpairwithanewdevice).

NOTE: The method for selecting an option may vary by data type.

Receiving data via Bluetooth1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Apps tab(ifnecessary)> >Networks tab

>Bluetooth.2 Tap toturnBluetoothon.3 Youwillreceivearequesttoacceptapairingattemptfromthesendingdevice.Be

suretoselectAccept.

Wi-Fi DirectWi-FiDirectprovidesadirectconnectionbetweenWi-Fienableddeviceswithoutrequiringanaccesspoint.

Turning on Wi-Fi Direct1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Apps tab(ifnecessary)> > Networks tab

> Wi-Fi.2 Tap > Advanced Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct.

NOTE: When in this menu, your device is visible to other visible Wi-Fi Direct devices nearby.

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39Connecting to Networks and Devices

SmartShareSmartShareallowsyoutoreceivemultimediacontentviaLGphoneandtablets.1 Whileviewingthecontentyouwanttoshare,tap or >SmartShare.2 TapPlayorBeaminthepop-upthatisdisplayed.

•Play: YoucanstreamyourcontentviaaTV,Bluetoothspeaker,etc.•Beam: YoucansendyourcontenttoBluetoothdevicesorviaSmartShareBeam*tosupportedLGphonesortablets.*SmartShareBeamquicklytransfersmultimediacontentsthroughWi-FiDirect.

3 Tapthedeviceyouwanttosharefromthelist.• Ifthedeviceisnotdisplayedonthelist,makesurethatWi-Fi,Wi-FiDirect,orBluetoothisturnedon.ThentapRESCAN.

4 TapSend tosharethefiles.

Enjoying content from nearby devices on your phone 1 Toconnectnearbydevicestoyourphone,taptheNearby devicesoptiononthe

GalleryandMusicapps.•MakesurethatyourphoneandnearbydevicesareconnectedtothesameWi-FinetworkandthattheDLNAserviceonthenearbydeviceisturnedon.

2 Tapthedeviceyouwishtoconnectto.Ifthedeviceisnotlisted,tapSearch nearby devices.

3 Afteraconnectionisestablished,youcanenjoythecontentonyourphone.

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40 Connecting to Networks and Devices

Transferring data between a PC and your deviceYoucancopyormovedatabetweenaPCandthedevice.

Transferring data1 ConnectyourdevicetoaPCusingtheUSBcablethatcamewithyourphone.2 OpentheNotificationspanelandselectMedia device (MTP).3 AwindowwillpopuponyourPC,allowingyoutotransferthedesireddata.

NOTE: The LG Android Platform Driver is required to be installed on your PC to be able to detect the phone.

Items RequirementOS MicrosoftWindowsXPSP3,Vistaorhigher

WindowMediaPlayerversion WindowsMediaPlayer10orhigher

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41Calls

Calls

Making a call1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)> toopenthedialer.2 Enterthenumberusingthedialer.Todeleteadigit,tap .3 Afterenteringthedesirednumber,tap toplacethecall.4 Toendthecall,tap .

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

Calling your contacts1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)> toopenyour

contacts.2 Scrollthroughthecontactlist.Youcanalsoenterthecontact'snameintheSearch

fieldorscrollalongthealphabetlettersontherightedgeofthescreen.3 Toplacethecall,tap nexttothecontactyouwanttocall.

Answering and rejecting a callWhenyoureceiveacall,swipe inanydirectiontoanswerthecall.Swipe inanydirectiontodeclinethecall.

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42 Calls

Making a second call1 Duringyourfirstcall,tap >Add call.2 Enterthenumberandtap toplacethecall.3 Bothcallsaredisplayedonthecallscreen.Yourinitialcallislockedandputon

hold.4 Totogglebetweennumbers,tapthenumberdisplayedonthescreen.Youcanalso

tap tostartaconferencecall.5 Toendallcalls,tapEnd.

NOTE: You may be charged for each call you make.

Viewing your call logsFromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)> andselectCall logstab.Alistofalldialed,receivedandmissedcallsisdisplayed.

TIP! • Tap any call log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call.• Tap , then tap Clear all to delete all of the recorded items.

Call settingsYoucanconfigurephonecallsettings,suchascallforwarding,aswellasotherspecialfeaturesofferedbyyourcarrier.1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)> toopenthedialer.2 Tap todisplaytheavailableoptions.3 TapCall settingsandconfigurethedesiredoptions.

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43Contacts

Contacts

AddcontactstoyourphoneandsynchronizethemwiththecontactsinyourGoogleaccountorotheraccountsthatsupportcontactsyncing.

Searching for a contact1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)> toopenyour

contacts.2 TapSearch contactsandenterthecontactnameusingthekeyboard.Youcanalso

scrollalongthealphabetlettersontherightedgeofthescreen.

Adding a new contact1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)> andenterthenew

contact'snumber.2 Tap >Add to Contacts.3 Ifyouwanttoaddapicturetothenewcontact,taptheimageicon.ChooseTake

photoorSelect from Gallery.4 Enterthedesiredinformationforthecontact.5 TapSAVE.

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44 Contacts

Favorites contactsYoucanclassifyfrequentlycalledcontactsasfavorites.

Adding a contact to your favorites1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)> toopenyour

contacts.2 Tapacontacttoviewitsdetails.3 Tapthestaratthetoprightcornerofthescreen.Thestarturnsyellow.

Removing a contact from your favorites list1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)> toopenyour

contacts.2 TaptheFavoritestabandchooseacontacttoviewitsdetails.3 Taptheyellowstaratthetoprightcornerofthescreen.Thestarturnsadarkcolor

andthecontactisremovedfromyourfavorites.

Creating a group1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)> toopenyour

contacts.2 TapGroups> >New group.3 Enteranameforthenewgroup.Youcanalsosetadistinctringtoneforthegroup

andtheaccounttosavethegroupto.4 TapAdd memberstoaddcontactstothegroup.5 TapSAVEtosavethegroup.

NOTE: If you delete a group, the contacts assigned to that group are not lost. They remain in your contact list.

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45Messaging

Messaging

Yourphonecombinestextandmultimediamessagesintooneintuitive,easy-to-usemenu.

Sending a message1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)> > tocreatea

newmessage.2 EnteracontactnameorcontactnumberintotheTofield.Asyouenterthecontact

name,matchingcontactsappear.Youcantapasuggestedrecipientandaddmorethanonecontact.

NOTE: You may be charged for each text message you send. Please consult with your service provider.

3 Tapthetextfieldandbegincomposingyourmessage.4 Tap toopenthemessagingoptions.

TIP! You can tap to attach a file that you want to share.

5 TapSendtosendyourmessage.

TIP!• The 160-character limit may vary from country to country, depending on the

language and how the text message is coded.• If an image, video or audio file is added to a text message, it is automatically

converted into a multimedia message and you may be charged accordingly.

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46 Messaging

Conversation viewTextandmultimediamessagesexchangedwithanotherpartyaredisplayedinchronologicalordersothatyoucanconvenientlyseeandfindyourconversations.

Changing message settingsYourphone'smessagingsettingsarepredefinedtoallowyoutosendmessagesimmediately.Youcanchangethesettingsbasedonyourpreferences.

•OpentheMessagingappandtap >Settings.

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47Email

Email

YoucanusetheEmailapplicationtoreademailsfromserviceslikeGmail.TheEmailapplicationsupportsthefollowingaccounttypes:POP3,IMAPandExchange.Yourserviceproviderorsystemadministratorcanprovideyouwiththeaccountsettingsyouneed.

Managing email accountsThefirsttimeyouopentheEmailapplication,asetupwizardopenstohelpyoutosetupanemailaccount.

Adding another email account:OpentheEmailappandtap >Settings> Add account.

Changing an email general settings:OpentheEmailappandtap >Settings>General settings.

Deleting an email account:OpentheEmailappandtap >Settings> >Remove account>Selecttheaccountyouwanttodelete>REMOVE>YES.

Working with account foldersToaccessyouremailaccount'sfolders,opentheEmailappandtap >Show all folders.EachaccounthasanInbox,Outbox,SentandDraftsfolder.Dependingonthefeaturessupportedbyyouraccount'sserviceprovider,youmayhaveadditionalfolders.

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Composing and sending email

Composing and sending messages1 WhileintheEmailapplication,tap tocreateanewemail.2 Enteranaddressforthemessage'sintendedrecipient.Asyouentertext,matching

addresseswillbeproposedfromyourContacts.Separatemultipleaddressesusingsemicolons.

3 TaptheCc/Bccfieldtocopycontactsortap toattachfiles,ifrequired.4 Entertheemail'stext.5 Tap tosendtheemail.

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49Camera and Video

ToopentheCameraapplication,fromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)> .

Camera options on the viewfinder

1 6

9

27

83

4

5

Hide/Display Options–Taptohide/displaythecameraoptionsontheviewfinder.

Flash–Allowsyoutomanagethecamera'sflash.ChoosefromOff ,On ,Auto .

Swap camera–Taptoswapbetweentherearcameraandthefrontcamera.

Shot mode–Allowsyoutoselecttheshotmodeforthepicture.ChoosefromAutoand Panorama.

Settings–Taptoadjustthecameraandvideosettings.

Gallery–TaptoaccessyourGallery.

Record–Taptostartrecordingavideo.

Capture –Taptotakeaphoto.

Exit –TaptoclosetheselectedmenuorexittheCameraapp.

Camera and Video

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Using the advanced settingsInthecameraviewfinder,tap toaccessthecamerasettingsbelow.

Combinesphotostakenatmultipleexposuresintooneoptimalphototogetabetterphotoindifficultlightingsituations.

Selectsthephotoandvideoresolution.

Allowsyoutosayavoicecommandtotakepictures.YoucansayLG,Cheese,Smile,oranyotheravailablecommand.Setsadelayafterthecapturekeyispressed.Thisisidealifyouwanttobeinthephotoorvideo.

Displaysgridlinestohelpyoualignyourpicturesandvideos.

OpenstheHelpguidetoshowhowtouseafunction.

Taking a photo 1 OpentheCameraapplicationandpointthelenstowardthesubjectyouwantto

photograph.2 Focusindicatorswillappearinthecenteroftheviewfinderscreen.Youcanalsotap

anywhereonthescreentofocusonthatspot.3 Whenthefocusindicatorsturnblue,thecamerahasfocusedonyoursubject.4 Tap tocapturethephoto.

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51Camera and Video

Once you have taken a photoTaptheimagethumbnailonthescreentoviewthelastphotoyoutook.Thefollowingoptionsareavailable.

Taptoeditthephoto.

Taptotakeanotherphotoimmediately.

Taptosendyourphototoothersorshareitinviaanyavailablesocialnetworkservices.

Taptodeletethephoto.

Taptoaccessadditionaloptions.

Taptoaddthephototoyourfavorites.

Recording a video1 OpentheCameraapplicationandpointthelenstowardthesubjectyouwantto

captureinyourvideo.2 Tap oncetostartrecording.

NOTE: The timer will be displayed on the screen.

3 Tap tostoprecording.

TIP!

– Tap to capture a screen shot while recording a video.

– Tap to pause the recording.

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52 Camera and Video

After recording a videoTapthevideothumbnailonthescreentoviewthelastvideoyourecorded.Thefollowingoptionsareavailable.

Taptorecordanothervideoimmediately.

Taptosendyourvideotoothersorshareitviaanyavailablesocialnetworkservices.

Taptodeletethevideo.

Taptoaccessadditionaloptions.

Taptoaddthevideotoyourfavorites.

Multi-point Auto-focusWhenyoutakeapicture,theMulti-pointAuto-focus(AF)functionoperatesautomaticallyandallowsyoutoseeaclearimage.

Burst shotAllowsyoutotakemultipleshotsquickly.Touchandhold totakemultiplepicturesquickly.

Panorama mode Allowsyoutotakeapanoramicpicture.1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)> .2 Tap Mode > .3 Tap tostarttakingthepanoramicpicture.4 Panyourphoneslowlyinonedirection.5 Makesurethatthefocusareaalignswiththeblueguidelinewhiletakingthephoto.6 Tap tostoptakingthepanoramicpicture.

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GalleryTheGalleryallowsyoutoviewandmanageallofyourpicturesandvideos.

•FromtheHomescreen,tap >Apps tab(ifnecessary)> .

NOTE:• Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported.• Some files may not play properly due to their encoding.

Viewing picturesTheGallerydisplaysyourpicturesinfolders.Whensomeapplicationssaveapicture,afolderisautomaticallycreatedtocontainthepicture.Picturesaredisplayedinafolderbythedatetheywerecreated.Selectapicturetoviewitfullscreen.Scrollleftorrighttoviewthenextorpreviousimage.

Zooming in and outUseoneofthefollowingmethodstozoominandoutonanimage:

•Double-tapanywheretozoomin.•Spreadtwofingersapartonanyplaceinthepicturetozoomin.Pinchinordouble-taptheimagetozoomout.

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54 Camera and Video

Video options1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Apps tab(ifnecessary)> .2 Selectthevideoyouwanttowatch.

Thefollowingoptionsareavailable.

/ Touchtopause/resumevideoplayback.

Touchtofast-forward10seconds.

Touchtorewind10seconds.

Touchtoadjustthevideovolume.

Touchtolock/unlockthescreen.

TaptoshareyourvideousingtheSmartSharefunction.

Taptoaccessadditionaloptions.

Tochangethevolumewhilewatchingavideo,presstheVolumeUp/DownKeysonthebackofthephone.

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Editing photosWhileviewingaphoto,tap .

Deleting photos/videosUseoneofthefollowingmethods:

•Whileinafolder,tap ,selectthephotos/videosyouwanttodelete.ThentapDELETE.

•Whileviewingaphoto,tap .

Setting wallpaperWhileviewingaphoto,tap >Set image astosettheimageaswallpaperorassignittoacontact.

NOTE:• Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported.• If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open

files.

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MusicYourphonehasamusicplayerthatletsyouplayallyourfavoritetracks.Toaccessthemusicplayer,fromtheHomescreen,tap >Apps tab(ifnecessary)> .

Playing a song1 fromtheHomescreen,tap >Apps tab(ifnecessary)> .2 TaptheSongstab.3 Selectthesongyouwanttoplay.4 Thefollowingoptionsareavailable.

Taptopauseplayback.

Taptoresumeplayback.

Taptoskiptothenexttrackinthealbum,playlistorshufflelist.Touchandholdtofast-forward.

Multimedia

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Taptorestartthecurrenttrackorskiptotheprevioustrackinthealbum,playlistorshufflelist.Touchandholdtorewind.

Taptoadjustthevolume.

Taptoseeallsonglist.

Taptoplaythecurrentplaylistinshufflemode(tracksareplayedinrandomorder).

Taptotogglethroughrepeatallsongs,repeatcurrentsongandrepeatoff.

TaptoshareyourmusicusingtheSmartSharefunction.

Taptoaddthesongtoyourfavorites.

Taptoopenthecurrentplaylist.

Taptoaccessadditionaloptions.

Tochangethevolumewhilelisteningtomusic,presstheVolumeUp/DownKeysonthebacksideofthephone.

NOTE:• Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported.• If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open

files.• Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national

copyright laws. Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain permission or a license to reproduce or copy music. In some countries, national laws prohibit private copying of copyrighted material. Before downloading or copying the file, check the national laws of the relevant country concerning the use of such material.

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ClockUsetheClockapptoaccesstheAlarms,Timer,WorldclockandStopwatchfunctions.Accessthesefunctionsbytappingthetabsacrossthetopofthescreenorswipinghorizontallyacrossthescreen.ToaccesstheClockapp,fromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)>

.

AlarmsTheAlarmstaballowsyoutosetalarms.1 OpentheClockapp,thenselecttheAlarmstab.2 Tap toaddanewalarm.3 AdjustthesettingsasnecessaryandtapSAVE.

NOTE: You can also tap an existing alarm to edit it.

TimerTheTimercanalertyouwithanaudiblesignalwhenasetamountoftimehaspassed.1 OpentheClockapp,thenselecttheTimertab.2 Setthedesiredtimeonthetimer.3 TapStarttostartthetimer.4 TapStoptostopthetimer.

Utilities

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World clockTheWorldclockallowsyoutoeasilycheckthecurrenttimeinothercitiesaroundtheworld.1 OpentheClockapp,thenselecttheWorld clocktab.2 Tap andselectthedesiredcity.

StopwatchTheStopwatchfeatureallowsyoutouseyourphoneasastopwatch.1 OpentheClockapp,thenselecttheStopwatchtab.2 TapStarttoinitiatethestopwatch.

NOTE: Tap Lap to record lap times.

3 TapStoptostopthestopwatch.

NOTE: To reset the stopwatch, tap the Reset button. You can also tap the Resume button to resume the stopwatch.

CalculatorTheCalculatorappallowsyoutoperformmathematicalcalculationsusingastandardcalculatororascientificcalculator.1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)> .2 Tapthenumberkeystoenternumbers.3 Forsimplecalculations,tapthefunctionyouwanttoperform(+,–,xor÷)followed

by=.4 Formorecomplexcalculations,tap >Scientific calculatorandselectthe

desiredfunction.

NOTE: To check the history of calculations, tap > Calculation history.

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CalendarTheCalendarappallowsyoutotrackyourscheduleofevents.1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Apps tab(ifnecessary)> .2 Tapthedateyouwanttoaddaneventto.Thentap .3 EntertheeventdetailsandtapSAVEtosavetheevent.

Voice RecorderTheVoiceRecorderapprecordsaudiblefilesforyoutouseinavarietyofways.

Recording a sound or voice1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)> .2 Tap tobeginrecording.3 Tap toendtherecording.4 Tap tolistentotherecording.

NOTE: Tap to access your recordings. You can listen to your saved recordings. The displayed available recording time may differ from actual recording time.

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Voice SearchUsethisapplicationtosearchthewebusingyourvoice.1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)>Google folder >

.2 SayakeywordorphrasewhenSpeak nowappearsonthescreen.Selectoneof

thesuggestedkeywordsthatappear.

NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

DownloadsUsethisapplicationtoseewhatfileshavebeendownloadedthroughyourapplications.

•FromtheHomescreen,tap >Appstab(ifnecessary)> .

NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

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Browsing the Web

MetroWebUsethisapplicationtobrowsetheInternet.Browsergivesyouafast,full-colorworldofgames,music,news,sports,entertainmentandmuchmore,rightonyourmobilephone.

NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider.

•FromtheHomescreen,tap >Apps tab(ifnecessary)> .

Using the Browser toolbarScrolltowardsthetopofthewebpagetoaccessthebrowsertoolbar.

Taptogobackonepage.

Taptogoforwardonepage.

TaptogototheHomepage.

Taptoopenanewwindow.

Taptoaccessyourbookmarks.

Viewing webpagesTaptheaddressfield,enterthewebaddressandtapGoonthekeyboard.

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Opening a pageToopenanewpage,tap .Togotoanotherwebpage,tap ,scrollupordown,andtapthepagetoselectit.

Searching the web by voiceInthebrowser,taptheaddressfieldandthentap .Whenprompted,sayakeywordandselectoneofthesuggestedkeywordsthatappear.

NOTE: This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

BookmarksTobookmarkthecurrentwebpage,tap >Add to bookmarks>OK.Toopenabookmarkedwebpage,tap andselectthedesiredone.

HistoryTap >Historytoopenalistofrecentlyvisitedwebpages.Toclearallofyourhistory,tap >YES.

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ChromeUseChrometosearchforinformationandbrowsewebpages.

•FromtheHomescreen,tap >Apps tab(ifnecessary)> .

NOTE: This application may not be available, depending on your region and service provider.

Viewing webpagesIntheChromebrowser,taptheaddressfield,andthenenterawebaddressorsearchcriteriaandtapGoonthekeyboard.

Opening a pageToopenanewpage,tab >New tab.Togotoanotherwebpage,tap (iftabsaremergedwithapps)or atthetoprightcornerofthebrowser(iftabsarenotmergedwithapps).Thentapthedesiredpagetoviewit.

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Settings

Thissectionprovidesanoverviewofitemsyoucanchangeusingyourphone’sSystemSettingsmenus.

Accessing the Settings menu:•FromtheHomescreen,touchandhold >System settings.

OR•FromtheHomescreen,tap >Apps tab(ifnecessary)> .

Networks

< WIRELESS NETWORKS >Airplane modeAirplaneMode(flightmode)allowsyoutousemanyofyourphone'sfeatures,suchasgames,andmusic,whenyouareinanareawheremakingorreceivingcallsordatauseisprohibited.WhenyousetyourphonetoAirplaneMode,itcannotsendorreceiveanycallsoraccessonlinedata.Wi-FiAllowsyoutomanageyourWi-FiconnectionsandconnecttoavailableWi-Finetworks.

BluetoothAllowsyoutomanageyourtheBluetoothwirelessfeature.

Mobile dataDisplaysthedatausageandallowsyoutosetamobiledatausagelimit.

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CallConfigurephonecallsettingssuchascallforwardingandotherspecialfeaturesofferedbyyourcarrier.

•Voicemail–Allowsyoutomanageyourvoicemailsettings.•VoLTE–AllowsyoutoturntheVoLTEfeatureonandoff.•Wi-Fi Calling–Wi-FiCallingcanimproveyourcoverageandallowsyoutomakephonecallsoveraWi-Finetwork(whenaWi-Finetworkisavailable).

Important! Wi-Fi Calling requires that you use the SIM card that is shipped with your phone. Also, you must register your address for 9-1-1. Wi-Fi Calling will not work until you have registered for 9-1-1 by logging into your account at www.T-Mobile.com. Go to your profile and click Customer Info and continue on to enter your address.

•Fixed dialing numbers–Turnonandcompilealistofnumbersthatcanbecalledfromyourphone.You’llneedyourPIN2,whichisavailablefromyouroperator.Onlynumberswithinthefixeddiallistcanbecalledfromyourphone.

• Incoming voice call pop-up–Displaysapop-upforanincomingcallwhenanappisinuse.

•Call reject–Allowsyoutosetcallrejectionandmanagetherejectlist.•Decline with message–Whenyouwanttorejectacall,youcansendaquickmessageinstead.Thisisusefulifyouneedtorejectacallduringameeting.Thismenuallowsyoutomanagethemessagesyoucansend.

•Call forwarding–Allowsyoutosetthecallforwardingoptions.•Auto answer–Automaticallyanswerafterthesettime,whenahands-freedeviceisconnected.

•Connection vibration–Vibratesyourphonewhentheotherpartyanswersthecall.

•TTY mode –AllowsyoutoactivateTTYmode.

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•Hearing aids –Allowsyoutoturnonhearingaidcompatibility.•Noise suppression –Suppressesbackgroundnoiseonyourdeviceduringacall.•Power key ends call–AllowsyoutoendthecallbypressingthePower/LockKey.•Silence incoming calls–Enabletoallowyoutoflipthedevicetosilenceincomingcalls.

•Call barring–Taptolockincomingand/oroutgoinginternationalcalls.•Call duration–ViewthedurationofcallsincludingLastcall,Outgoingcalls,IncomingcallsandAllcalls.

•Additional settings–Allowsyoutomanageadditionalcallsettings.

< CONNECTIVITY >Share & connect

•NFC–YourdeviceisanNFC-enabledmobilephone.NFC(NearFieldCommunication)isawirelessconnectivitytechnologythatenablestwo-waycommunicationbetweenelectronicdevices.Itoperatesoveradistanceofafewcentimeters.YoucanshareyourcontentwithanNFCtagoranotherNFCsupportdevicebysimplytappingitwithyourdevice.IfyoutapanNFCtagwithyourdevice,itdisplaysthetagcontentonyourdevice.

•Android Beam–Whenthisfeatureisturnedon,youcantransferappcontenttoanotherNFC-capabledevicebyholdingthedevicesclosetogether.Justbringthedevicetogether(typicallybacktoback)andthentapyourscreen.Theappdetermineswhatgetsbeamed.

•SmartShare Beam–AllowsyoutoreceivemultimediacontentviaLGphonesandtablets.

•Media server–Allowsyoutosharethephone'sdisplayandsoundonyourTV.•Printing-Cloud Print–AllowsyoutomanageyourGoogleCloudPrintsettingsandprintjobs.

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Tethering•USB tethering–AllowsyoutosharetheinternetconnectionwithyourcomputerviaaUSBcable.

•Mobile HotSpot–Allowsyoutocreateahotspotandshareyourconnection.•Help–DisplaysHelpinformationaboutUSBtethering,Wi-Fihotspot,andBluetoothtethering.

More•Wi-Fi Calling–Wi-FiCallingcanimproveyourcoverageandallowsyoutomakephonecallsoveraWi-Finetwork(whenaWi-Finetworkisavailable).

•Mobile networks–Thismenuallowsyoutoconfigurevariousmobilenetworksettings.

•VPN–Fromyourphone,youcanadd,setup,andmanagevirtualprivatenetworks(VPNs)thatallowyoutoconnectandaccessresourcesinsideasecuredlocalnetwork,suchasyourcorporatenetwork.

NOTE: You must set a screen lock before you can use VPN.

Sound & notification

< BASIC >Sound profileAllowsyoutosetyourphone'ssoundprofile.ChoosefromSoundandVibrate only.

< SOUND >

VolumeAdjustthephone’svolumesettingstosuityourneedsandenvironment.

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RingtoneAllowsyoutosettheringtonesforcalls.Youcanalsoaddaringtonebytapping intheupper-rightcornerofthescreen.

< VIBRATION >

Sound with vibrationAllowsyoutosetthephonetovibrateinadditiontotheringtonewhenyoureceivecalls.

Vibration typeAllowsyoutochoosethetypeofvibration.

< NOTIFICATIONS >InterruptionsAllowsyoutosetaschedulewhentopreventinterruptionsfromnotifications.YoucansettoallowcertainfeaturestointerruptwhenPriorityonlyisset.

Lock screenAllowsyoutochooseifyouwanttoshoworhidenotificationsonthelockscreen.

AppsAllowsyoutopreventappsfromdisplayingnotifications.YoucanalsosetappstoshownotificationswithprioritywhenDonotdisturbissettoPriorityonly.

Notification LEDTaptheswitchtotoggleitOnorOff.OnactivatestheLEDlightforthenotificationsyouselect,inthecoloryousetforeach.

< ADVANCED SETTINGS >More

•Notification sound –Allowsyoutosetthenotificationsound.Youcanalsoaddanotificationsoundbytapping intheupper-rightcornerofthescreen.

•Vibrate on tap –EnabletovibratewhentappingtheHometouchbuttonsandduringotherUIinteractions.

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•Sound effects –Taptosetthedialpadtouchtones,touchsoundsandscreenlocksound.

•Message/call voice notifications –Tap toggleitOnorOff.Onallowsyourdevicetoreadoutincomingcallsandmessageeventsautomatically.

Display

< HOME & LOCK > Home screen

•Select Home –Allowsyoutoselectthehomeinterfaceyouwouldliketouse.ChooseHomeforusersexperiencedwithAndroid'slayoutorEasyHomeforaneasierinterfaceforbeginners.

•Wallpaper –AllowsyoutosetthedesiredwallpaperforyourHomescreen.•Screen swipe effect –ChoosethedesiredtypeofeffecttodisplaywhenyouswipefromoneHomescreencanvastothenext.

•Allow Home screen looping –DisplaysthefirstscreenafterthelastscreenwhenscrollingtheHomescreen.

•Help –DisplayshelpinformationfortheHomescreen.

Lock screen•Select screen lock–Allowsyoutosetthescreenlockforyourphone.•Smart Lock–AllowsyoutosettokeepyourphoneunlockedwhenyouhaveatrustedBluetoothdeviceconnectedtoit,whenit'sinafamiliarlocationlikeyourhomeorwork,orwhenitrecognizesyourface.

•Screen swipe effect–Setsthescreenswipeeffectoptions.•Wallpaper–AllowsyoutosetyourLockscreenwallpaper.•Shortcuts–Allowsyoutochoosetheshortcutsavailableonthelockscreen.•Contact info for lost phone–Allowsyoutodisplaytheownerinformationonthelockscreenincasethephoneislost.

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•Lock timer–Allowsyoutosettheamountoftimebeforethescreenautomaticallylocksafterthescreenhastimed-out.

•Power button instantly locks–AllowsyoutoinstantlylockthescreenwhenthePower/LockKeyispressed.ThissettingoverridestheLocktimersetting.

Home touch buttonsSettheHometouchbuttonsdisplayedatthebottomofallscreens.Setwhichkeysaredisplayed,theirpositiononthebarandwhattheylooklike.

< FONT >Font typeAllowsyoutosetthetypeoffontusedforthephoneandmenus.

Font sizeAllowsyoutosetthesizeofthefontdisplayedinthephoneandmenus.

< BASIC SETTINGS >BrightnessAdjuststhebrightnessofthescreen.Forbestbatteryperformance,usethedimmestcomfortablebrightness.

Auto-rotate screenAllowsyoutosettoswitchthescreenorientationautomaticallywhenyouphysicallyrotatethephone.

Screen timeoutAllowsyoutosettheamountoftimebeforethescreentimesout.

< ADVANCED SETTINGS >More

•Daydream –Tap totoggleitOnorOff.Onallowsyoutosetascreensavertobedisplayedwhenthephoneissleepingwhiledockedand/orcharging.

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•Motion sensor calibration–Allowsyoutoimprovetheaccuracyofthetiltandspeedofthesensor.

General

< PERSONAL >Language & inputUsetheLanguage&inputsettingstoselectthelanguageforthetextonyourphoneandtoconfiguretheon-screenkeyboard,includingwordsyouaddedtoitsdictionary.

•Language –Setsthelanguagetouseonyourdevice.•Default –Allowsyoutosetthedefaultkeyboardtousewhenenteringtext.•LG Keyboard –EnabletoactivatetheLGKeyboardtoentertext.Tap tochangethekeyboardsettings.

•Google voice typing –EnabletoactivateGooglevoicetypingtoentertext.Tap tochangetheGooglevoicesettings.

•Voice Search–AllowsyoutosetthesamevoiceoptionsavailableforGooglevoicetyping.

•Text-to-speech output –Setsthepreferredspeechengineandspeechrate(slowvs.fast).Alsoplaysashortdemonstrationofspeechsynthesis.

•Pointer speed –Allowsyoutosetthepointerspeedusingaslidebar.

LocationAllowsyoutomanagelocationservicestodetermineyourapproximatelocationusingGPS,Wi-Fiandmobilenetworks.

•Mode –AllowsyoutochoosealocationmodefromHigh accuracy (GPS and networks), Battery saving (Networks only) and Device sensors only (GPS only).

•Camera –Enabletotagphotosorvideoswiththelocationtheyweretakenat.

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•Google Location Reporting –AllowsyoutoviewandmanageyourGooglelocationsettings.

Accounts & syncPermitsapplicationstosynchronizedatainthebackground,whetherornotyouareactivelyusingthem.DeactivatingtheAuto-sync data optioncansavebatterypowerandlower(butnoteliminate)datausage.

CloudAllowsyoutoaddacloudaccounttoquicklyandeasilyuseacloudservice.

AccessibilityUsetheAccessibilitysettingstoconfigureaccessibilityplug-insyouhaveinstalledonyourphone.

Vision•TalkBack –AllowsyoutosetuptheTalkBackfunction,whichassistspeoplewithimpairedvisionbyprovidingverbalfeedback.Tap totoggleitOnorOff.TapSettingsatthebottomofthescreentoadjusttheTalkBacksettings.

•Message/call voice notifications –Tap totoggleitOnorOff.Onallowsyourdevicetoreadoutincomingcallsandmessagesautomatically.

• Screen shade –Enabletodimthescreen'sbacklightforadarkercontrast.•Font size –Allowsyoutochangethefontsize.•Touch zoom –Allowsyoutotriple-tapthescreentozoominandout.•Screen color inversion –Enabletoinvertthecolorsofthescreenandcontent.•Screen color adjustment –Allowsyoutoviewthescreenwithgreatercolorcontrast.Toadjustthecontrastandhue,activatethefeatureanddragyourfingeracrossthescreen.

•Screen color filter –Allowsyoutochangethecolorsofscreenandcontent.•Power key ends call –EnablesothatyoucanendvoicecallsbypressingthePower/LockKey.

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Hearing•Captions –Allowsyoutocustomizecaptionsettingsforthosewithhearingimpairments.

•Notification LED –AllowsyoutoturnontheLEDlightforincomingcallsandnotifications.

•Flash alerts –Enabletoallowaflashtoblinkforincomingcallsandnotifications.•Turn off all sounds –Enabletoturnoffallsounds.•Audio type –Setstheaudiotype.•Sound balance –Setstheaudioroute.Movethesliderontheslidebartosetit.

Motor & cognition•Touch feedback time –Setsthetouchfeedbacktime.•Touch assistant –Displaysatouchboardwitheasyaccesstocommonactions.•Screen timeout –Setstheamountoftimebeforethebacklightturnsoffautomatically.

•Touch control areas –Allowsyoutoselectanareaofthescreentolimittouchactivationtojustthatareaofthescreen.

Accessibility features shortcutSetsquick,easyaccesstoselectedfeatureswhenyoutriple-taptheHomeKey.

Auto-rotate screenEnabletoallowthephonetorotatethescreendependingonthephysicalphoneorientation(portraitorlandscape).

Switch AccessAllowsyoutointeractwithyourdeviceusingoneormoreswitchesthatworklikekeyboardkeys.Thismenucanbehelpfulforuserswithmobilitylimitationsthatpreventthemfrominteractingdirectlywiththeyourdevice.TapSETTINGSatthebottomofthescreentoadjusttheSwitchaccesssettings.

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Shortcut keyGetquickaccesstoappsbypressingandholdingtheVolumeKeyswhenthescreenisofforlocked.Tap intheupper-rightcornerofthescreentotoggleitOnorOff.

< PRIVACY >Security

•Content lock –SelectlocktypestolockfilesinGallery.ChoosefromPasswordorPattern.

•Encrypt phone –Opensascreenthatencryptsdataonthephoneforsecurity.YouwillberequiredtoenteraPINorpasswordtodecryptyourphoneeachtimeyoupoweriton.

•Encrypt SD card storage –AllowsyoutoencrypttheSDcardandkeepdataunavailableforotherdevices.

•Set up SIM card lock –AllowsyoutosetaPINtoberequiredtousethephone.YoucanalsochangethePINaftersettingit.

•Password typing visible –Enabletobrieflyshoweachcharacterofpasswordsasyouenterthemsothatyoucanseewhatyouenter.

•Phone administrators –Allowsyoutoviewordeactivatephoneadministrators.•Unknown sources –Allowsyoutoinstallnon-Playstoreapplications.•Verify apps –Disalloworwarnbeforeinstallationofappsthatmaycauseharm.•Storage type –Displaysthestoragetypeforcredentials.•Certificate management–Allowsyoutosetthefollowingcertificatesettings.

- Trusted credentials –DisplaystrustedCAcertificates.- Install from storage –Allowsyoutoinstallencryptedcertificates.- Clear credentials –Deletesallsecurecertificatesandrelatedcredentialsanderasesthesecurestorage'sownpassword.

•Trust agents –Selectappstousewithoutunlockingthescreen.•Screen pin –Thisfeatureallowsyoutolockyourdevicesothatthecurrentusercanonlyaccessthepinnedapp.Thisisusefulforuserswithchildren.

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•App usage access –Allowsyoutoviewusageinformationofappsonyourphone.

< SMART FUNCTIONS >

QuickCircle caseThismenuallowsyoutoselectappstobeuseddirectlyonthecoverinsmallviewusingQuickCircle.

Dual windowAllowsyoutoconfiguretheDualWindowfeature.

•Auto-open –EnabletoallowyoutotapalinkonthefullscreenorattachmentsfromemailstoopenDualwindow.

•Help –DisplaytipsforusingDualwindow.

< PHONE MANAGEMENT >Date & timeUsetheDate&timesettingstosethowdateswillbedisplayed.Youcanalsousethesesettingstosetyourowntimeandtimezoneratherthanobtainingthecurrenttimefromthemobilenetwork.

Storage• Internal Storage–Allowsyoutoviewinformationabouttheinternalstorageusage.

•SD Card–AllowsyoutoviewinformationaboutstorageuseontheSDcard.YoucanalsomountandunmountanSDcardoreraseitscontents.

Battery & power saving•Battery Information –TheBatterychargeinformationisdisplayedonabatterygraphicalongwiththepercentageoftheremainingchargeanditsstatus.

•Battery usage –Displaysthebatteryusagelevelandbatteryusedetails.•Battery percentage on status bar –EnabletodisplaythebatterylevelpercentageontheStatusBarnexttothebatteryicon.

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•Battery saver –Tap totoggleitOnorOff.YoucanalsochoosewhentoautomaticallyturntheBatterysaverfeatureon.

•Help –DisplayshelpinformationfortheBatterysaverfeature.

AppsThismenuletsyouviewdetailsabouttheapplicationsinstalledonyourphone,managetheirdata,forcethemtostop.

Default message appThismenuallowsyoutosetyourdefaultmessagingappasdesired.

Backup & resetThismenuallowsyoutoback-upyourdata,automaticallyrestoredata,anderaseallthedataonyourphone.

•LG Backup –Backsupallinformationonthedeviceandrestoresitintheeventofdatalossorreplacement.

•Back up my data –Allowsyoutobackupyourappdata,Wi-Fipasswords,andothersettingstoGoogleservers.

•Backup account –Allowsyoutosettheaccounttowhichyouwanttobackupdatato.

•Automatic restore –Allowsyoutorestoreyoursettingsandapplicationdatawhentheapplicationsarereinstalledonyourdevice.

•Factory data reset –Allowsyoutoresetyoursettingstothefactorydefaultvaluesanddeleteallyourdata,includinguserdatasuchaspicturesandvideos.

•Collect diagnostics–Collectsdiagnosticdatafortroubleshooting.

About phoneDisplayinformationaboutthenetwork,phoneidentity,battery,hardware,software,legal,andregulationsandsafety.

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Phone software update

LG Mobile phone software update from the InternetFormoreinformationaboutusingthisfunction,pleasevisithttp://www.lg.com/common/index.jsp selectyourcountryandlanguage.ThisfeatureallowsyoutoconvenientlyupdatethefirmwareonyourphonetoanewerversionfromtheInternetwithoutneedingtovisitaservicecenter.ThisfeaturewillonlybeavailableifandwhenLGmakesanewerfirmwareversionavailableforyourdevice.Becausethemobilephonefirmwareupdaterequirestheuser'sfullattentionforthedurationoftheupdateprocess,pleasemakesureyoucheckallinstructionsandnotesthatappearateachstepbeforeproceeding.PleasenotethatremovingtheUSBdatacableduringtheupgrademayseriouslydamageyourmobilephone.

NOTE: 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)Thisfeatureallowsyoutoconvenientlyupdateyourphone'ssoftwaretoanewerversionviaOTA,withoutconnectingusingaUSBdatacable.ThisfeaturewillonlybeavailableifandwhenLGmakesanewerfirmwareversionavailableforyourdevice.Youshouldfirstcheckthesoftwareversiononyourmobilephone:Settings>General tab>About phone>Update Center>System updates>CHECK FOR UPDATE.

Phone software update

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NOTE: 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.

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

Notice: Open Source Software Notice InformationTo 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 [email protected]. This offer is valid for three (3) years from the date on which you purchased the product.

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About this user guide•Beforeusingyourdevice,pleasecarefullyreadthisguide.Thisensuresthatyouuseyourphonesafelyandcorrectly.

•Someoftheimagesandscreenshotsprovidedinthisguidemayappeardifferentlyonyourphone.

•Yourcontentmaydifferfromthefinalproductorfromsoftwaresuppliedbyserviceprovidersorcarriers.Thiscontentissubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.Forthelatestversionofthisguide,pleasevisittheLGwebsiteatwww.lg.com.

•Yourphone'sapplicationsandtheirfunctionsmayvarybycountry,regionorhardwarespecifications.LGcannotbeheldliableforanyperformanceissuesresultingfromtheuseofapplicationsdevelopedbyprovidersotherthanLG.

•LGcannotbeheldliableforperformanceorincompatibilityissuesresultingfromeditedregistrysettingsormodifiedoperatingsystemsoftware.Anyattempttocustomizeyouroperatingsystemmaycausethedeviceoritsapplicationstoworkincorrectly.

•Software,audio,wallpaper,images,andothermediasuppliedwithyourdevicearelicensedforlimiteduse.Ifyouextractandusethesematerialsforcommercialorotherpurposes,youmaybeinfringingcopyrightlaws.Asauser,youarefullyareentirelyresponsiblefortheillegaluseofmedia.

•Additionalchargesmayapplyfordataservices,suchasmessaging,uploading,downloading,auto-syncingandlocationservices.Toavoidadditionalcharges,selectadataplansuitabletoyourneeds.Contactyourserviceprovidertoobtainadditionaldetails.

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Trademarks•LGandtheLGlogoareregisteredtrademarksofLGElectronics.•Bluetooth®isaregisteredtrademarkofBluetoothSIG,Inc.worldwide.•Wi-Fi®andtheWi-FilogoareregisteredtrademarksoftheWi-FiAlliance.•Allothertrademarksandcopyrightsarethepropertyoftheirrespectiveowners.

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Troubleshooting

Thischapterlistssomeproblemsyoumightencounterwhenusingyourphone.Someproblemsrequireyoutocallyourserviceprovider,butmostareeasytofixyourself.

Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures

SIM or USIM card error

There is no SIM or USIM 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 card at your network provider’s nearest branch. Contact your service provider.

Codes do not match

To change a security code, must 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.

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Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures

No applications can be set

Not supported by service provider or registration required.

Contact your service provider.

Calls not available

Dialing error New network not authorized.

New SIM or USIM 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.

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Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures

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 problemCheck 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 dialing number function is on.

Check the Settings menu and turn the function off.

Impossible to receive/ send text messages & photos

Memory fullDelete some messages from your phone.

Files do not open

Unsupported file format

Check the supported file formats.

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Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures

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 modeCheck the settings status in the sound menu to make sure you are not in vibration or silent mode.

Hangs up or freezes

Intermittent software problem

Try to perform a software update through the website.

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Category Question Answer

BluetoothDevices

What functions are available via Bluetooth?

You can connect a Bluetooth audio device, such as a Stereo/Mono headset or car kit.

ContactsBackup

How can I back up Contacts?

Contacts data can be synchronized between your phone and Gmail™.

SynchronizationIs it possible to set up one-way sync with Gmail?

Only two-way synchronization is available.

SynchronizationIs it possible to synchronize all email folders?

The Inbox is automatically synchronized. You can view other folders by tapping the icon and selecting Show all folders to choose a folder.

Gmail Log-InDo I have to log into Gmail whenever I want to access Gmail?

Once you have logged into Gmail, there is no need to log into Gmail again.

Google Account

Is it possible to filter emails?

No, the phone does not support email filtering.

Email

What happens when I execute another application while writing an email?

Your email is automatically saved as a draft.

RingtoneIs there a file size limit for using MP3 files as ringtones?

There is no file size limit.

FAQ

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Category Question Answer

Message Time

My phone does not display the time of receipt for messages older than 24 hrs. How can I change this?

Open the conversation and touch and hold the desired message to see the details.

Navigation

Is it possible to install another navigation application on my phone?

Any application that is available at Play Store™ and is compatible with the hardware can be installed and used.

Synchronization

Is it possible to synchronize my contacts from all my email accounts?

Only Gmail and MS Exchange server (company email server) contacts can be synchronized.

Wait and Pause

Is it possible to save a contact with Wait and Pause in the numbers?

If you transferred a contact using the Wait & Pause functions saved into the number, you cannot use those features. You must save each number again.How to save with Wait and Pause:1. From the Home screen, tap .2. Dial the number, then tap .3. Tap Add 2-sec pause or Add wait.

Security What are the phone’s security functions?

You can set the phone to require an Unlock Pattern to be entered before the phone can be accessed or used.

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Category Question Answer

UnlockPattern

How do I create the Unlock Pattern?

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold .

2. Tap System settings > Display tab > Lock screen.

3. Tap Select screen lock > Pattern. The first time you do this, a short tutorial about creating an Unlock Pattern appears.

4. Set up your pattern by drawing itthen drawing it a second time for confirmation.

Precautions to take when using the pattern lock.It is very important to remember the unlock pattern you set. You can nolonger access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern five times. You have five chances to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you have used all 5 opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds. (Or, if you preset the backup PIN, you can use the backup PIN code to unlock the pattern.)

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UnlockPattern

What should I do if I forget the unlock pattern and I did not create my Google account on the phone?

If you forgot your pattern:If you logged into your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, tap the Forgot pattern button. You are then required to log in with your Google account to unlock your phone. If you have not created a Google account on the phone or you have forgotten it, you must perform a hard reset.Caution: If you perform a factory reset, all user applications and user data are deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory reset.

Memory Will I know when my memory is full? Yes, you will receive a notification.

Language Support

Is it possible to change my phone’s language?

The phone has multilingual capabilities.To change the language:1. From the Home screen, touch and

hold and tap System settings.2. Tap General tab > Language &

input > Language.3. Tap the desired language.

VPN How do I set up a VPN?

VPN access configuration is different for each company. To configure VPN access on your phone, you must obtain the details from your company’s network administrator.

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Category Question Answer

Screen time out

My screen turns off after only 15 seconds. How can I change the amount of time for the backlight to turn off?

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold .

2. Tap System settings > Display tab.3. Tap Screen timeout.4. Tap the preferred screen backlight

timeout time.

Wi-Fi & mobile

network

When the Wi-Fi and mobile networks are both available, which service does my phone use?

When using data, your phone may default to the Wi-Fi connection (if Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone is set to On). However, there is no notification when your phone switches from one to the other.To know which data connection is being used, view the mobile network or Wi-Fi icon at the top of your screen.

Home screen

Is it possible to remove an application from the Home screen?

Yes. Just touch and hold the icon until the trash can icon appears at the top and center of the screen. Then, without lifting your finger, drag the icon to the trash can.

Application

I downloaded an application and it causes a lot of errors. How do I remove it?

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold .

2. Tap System settings > General tab > Apps > DOWNLOADED.

3. Tap the application, then tap Uninstall.

Charger

Is it possible to charge my phone using a USB cable without installing the necessary USB driver?

Yes, the phone is charged through the USB cable regardless of whether the necessary drivers are installed.

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Category Question Answer

Alarm Can I use music files for my alarm?

Yes. After saving a music file as a ringtone, you can use it as an alarm.1. Touch and hold a song in a library

list. In the menu that opens, tap Set as ringtone>Phone ringtone or Contact ringtones.

2. On the Alarm Clock Setting screen, select the song as a ringtone.

Alarm

Will my alarm be audible or will it go off if the phone is turned off?

No, this is not supported.

AlarmIf my ringer volume is set to Off or Vibrate, will I hear my alarm?

Your alarm is programmed to be audible even in these scenarios.

Hard Reset (Factory Reset)

How can I perform a factory reset if I cannot access the phone’s Settings menu?

If your phone does not restore to its original condition, use a hard reset (factory reset) to initialize it.

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HACThisphonehasbeentestedandratedforusewithhearingaidsforsomeofthewirelesstechnologiesthatituses.However,theremaybesomenewerwirelesstechnologiesusedinthisphonethathavenotbeentestedyetforusewithhearingaids.Itisimportanttotrythedifferentfeaturesofthisphonethoroughlyandindifferentlocations,usingyourhearingaidorcochlearimplant,todetermineifyouhearanyinterferingnoise.Consultyourserviceproviderorthemanufacturerofthisphoneforinformationonhearingaidcompatibility.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutreturnorexchangepolicies,consultyourserviceproviderorphoneretailer.

FCC RF Exposure InformationWARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.InAugust1996,theFederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)oftheUnitedStates,withitsactioninReportandOrderFCC96-326,adoptedanupdatedsafetystandardforhumanexposuretoRadioFrequency(RF)electromagneticenergyemittedbyFCCregulatedtransmitters.ThoseguidelinesareconsistentwiththesafetystandardpreviouslysetbybothU.S.andinternationalstandardsbodies.ThedesignofthisphonecomplieswiththeFCCguidelinesandtheseinternationalstandards.

Body-worn OperationThisdevicewastestedfortypicalbody-wornoperationswiththebackofthephonekept0.39inches(1cm)betweentheuser'sbodyandthebackofthephone.TocomplywithFCCRFexposurerequirements,aminimumseparationdistanceof0.39inches(1cm)mustbemaintainedbetweentheuser'sbodyandthebackofthephone.Anybelt-clips,holsters,andsimilaraccessoriescontainingmetalliccomponentsmaynotbeused.Body-wornaccessoriesthatcannotmaintain0.39inches(1cm)separationdistancebetweentheuser'sbodyandthebackofthephone,andhavenotbeentestedfor

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typicalbody-wornoperationsmaynotcomplywithFCCRFexposurelimitsandshouldbeavoided.

CautionUseonlythesuppliedantenna.Useofunauthorizedantennas(ormodificationstotheantenna)couldimpaircallquality,damagethephone,voidyourwarrantyand/orviolateFCCregulations.Don’tusethephonewithadamagedantenna.Adamagedantennacouldcauseaminorskinburn.Contactyourlocaldealerforareplacementantenna.

Part 15.19 statementThisdevicecomplieswithpart15ofFCCrules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference.(2)Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmay

causeundesiredoperation.

Part 15.21 statementChangesormodificationsthatarenotexpresslyapprovedbythemanufacturerforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.

Part 15.105 statementThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaclassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCrules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,the

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userisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:-Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.-Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.-Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.

-Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

Consumer Information About Radio Frequency EmissionsYour 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?Scientificresearchonthesubjectofwirelessphonesandradiofrequency(“RF”)energyhasbeenconductedworldwideformanyyears,andcontinues.IntheUnitedStates,theFoodandDrugAdministration(“FDA”)andtheFederalCommunicationsCommission(“FCC”)setpoliciesandproceduresforwirelessphones.TheFDAissuedawebsitepublicationonhealthissuesrelatedtocellphoneusagewhereitstates,“Thescientificcommunityatlarge…believesthattheweightofscientificevidencedoesnotshowanassociationbetweenexposuretoradiofrequency(RF)fromcellphonesandadversehealthoutcomes.Stillthescientificcommunitydoesrecommendconductingadditionalresearchtoaddressgapsinknowledge.ThatresearchisbeingconductedaroundtheworldandFDAcontinuestomonitordevelopmentsinthisfield.YoucanaccessthejointFDA/FCCwebsiteathttp://www.fda.gov(under“c”inthesubjectindex,selectCellPhones>Research).YoucanalsocontacttheFDAtoll-freeat(888)463-6332or(888)INFO-FDA.InJune2000,theFDAenteredintoacooperativeresearchanddevelopmentagreementthroughwhichadditionalscientificresearchisbeingconducted.TheFCC

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issueditsownwebsitepublicationstatingthat“thereisnoscientificevidencethatprovesthatwirelessphoneusagecanleadtocanceroravarietyofotherproblems,includingheadaches,dizzinessormemoryloss.”Thispublicationisavailableathttp://www.fcc.gov/cgb/cellular.htmlorthroughtheFCCat(888)225-5322or(888)CALL-FCC.What does “SAR” mean?In1996,theFCC,workingwiththeFDA,theU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency,andotheragencies,establishedRFexposuresafetyguidelinesforwirelessphonesintheUnitedStates.Beforeawirelessphonemodelisavailableforsaletothepublic,itmustbetestedbythemanufacturerandcertifiedtotheFCCthatitdoesnotexceedlimitsestablishedbytheFCC.OneoftheselimitsisexpressedasaSpecificAbsorptionRate,or“SAR.”SARisameasureoftherateofabsorptionofRFenergyinthebody.TestsforSARareconductedwiththephonetransmittingatitshighestpowerlevelinalltestedfrequencybands.Since1996,theFCChasrequiredthattheSARofhandheldwirelessphonesnotexceed1.6wattsperkilogram,averagedoveronegramoftissue.AlthoughtheSARisdeterminedatthehighestpowerlevel,theactualSARvalueofawirelessphonewhileoperatingcanbelessthanthereportedSARvalue.ThisisbecausetheSARvaluemayvaryfromcalltocall,dependingonfactorssuchasproximitytoacellsite,theproximityofthephonetothebodywhileinuse,andtheuseofhands-freedevices.FormoreinformationaboutSARs,seetheFCC’sOETBulletins56and65athttp://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletinsorvisittheCellularTelecommunicationsIndustryAssociationwebsiteathttp://www.ctia.org/consumer_info/index.cfm/AID/10371.Youmayalsowishtocontactthemanufacturerofyourphone.Can I minimize my RF exposure?IfyouareconcernedaboutRF,thereareseveralsimplestepsyoucantaketominimizeyourRFexposure.Youcan,ofcourse,reduceyourtalktime.YoucanplacemoredistancebetweenyourbodyandthesourceoftheRF,astheexposureleveldropsoffdramaticallywithdistance.TheFDA/FCCwebsitestatesthat“hands-freekitscanbe

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usedwithwirelessphonesforconvenienceandcomfort.ThesesystemsreducetheabsorptionofRFenergyintheheadbecausethephone,whichisthesourceoftheRFemissions,willnotbeplacedagainstthehead.Ontheotherhand,ifthephoneismountedagainstthewaistorotherpartofthebodyduringuse,thenthatpartofthebodywillabsorbmoreRFenergy.WirelessphonesmarketedintheU.S.arerequiredtomeetsafetyrequirementsregardlessofwhethertheyareusedagainsttheheadoragainstthebody.Eitherconfigurationshouldresultincompliancewiththesafetylimit.”Also,ifyouuseyourwirelessphonewhileinacar,youcanuseaphonewithanantennaontheoutsideofthevehicle.Youshouldalsoreadandfollowyourwirelessphonemanufacturer’sinstructionsforthesafeoperationofyourphone.Do wireless phones pose any special risks to children?TheFDA/FCCwebsitestatesthat“thescientificevidencedoesnotshowadangertousersofwirelesscommunicationdevices,includingchildren.”TheFDA/FCCwebsitefurtherstatesthat“somegroupssponsoredbyothernationalgovernmentshaveadvisedthatchildrenbediscouragedfromusingwirelessphonesatall”.Forexample,theStewartReportfromtheUnitedKingdom[“UK”]madesucharecommendationinDecember2000.Inthisreportagroupofindependentexpertsnotedthatnoevidenceexiststhatusingacellphonecausesbraintumorsorotherilleffects.[TheUK’s]recommendationtolimitcellphoneusebychildrenwasstrictlyprecautionary;itwasnotbasedonscientificevidencethatanyhealthhazardexists.AcopyoftheUK’sleafletisavailableathttp://www.dh.gov.uk(search“mobile”),oryoucanwriteto:NRPB,Chilton,Didcot,OxonOX11ORQ,UnitedKingdom.CopiesoftheUK’sannualreportsonmobilephonesandRFareavailableonlineatwww.iegmp.org.ukandhttp://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/(search“mobile”).Parentswhowishtoreducetheirchildren’sRFexposuremaychoosetorestricttheirchildren’swirelessphoneuse.Where can I get further information about RF emissions?Forfurtherinformation,seethefollowingadditionalresources(websitescurrentasofApril2005):

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U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationFDAConsumermagazineNovember-December2000Telephone:(888)INFO-FDAhttp://www.fda.gov(Under“c”inthesubjectindex,selectCellPhones>Research.)U.S. Federal Communications Commission44512thStreet,S.W.Washington,D.C.20554Telephone:(888)225-5322http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafetyIndependent Expert Group on Mobile Phoneshttp://www.iegmp.org.ukRoyal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices283SparksStreetOttawa,OntarioK1R7X9CanadaTelephone:(613)991-6990http://www.rsc.ca/index.php?page=Expert_Panels_RF&Lang_id=120World Health OrganizationAvenueAppia201211Geneva27SwitzerlandTelephone:01141227912111http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protectionc/oBundesamtfurStrahlenschutzIngolstaedterLandstr.185764OberschleissheimGermanyTelephone:0114918883332156http://www.icnirp.deAmerican National Standards Institute1819LStreet,N.W.,6thFloorWashington,D.C.20036Telephone:(202)293-8020http://www.ansi.org

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements7910WoodmontAvenue,Suite800Bethesda,MD20814-3095Telephone:(301)657-2652http://www.ncrponline.orgEngineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineershttp://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/

Consumer Information on SAR(Specific Absorption Rate)Thismodelphonemeetsthegovernment'srequirementsforexposuretoradiowaves.Yourwirelessphoneisaradiotransmitterandreceiver.ItisdesignedandmanufacturednottoexceedtheemissionlimitsforexposuretoRadioFrequency(RF)energysetbytheFederalCommunicationsCommissionoftheU.S.Government.TheselimitsarepartofcomprehensiveguidelinesandestablishpermittedlevelsofRFenergyforthegeneralpopulation.Theguidelinesarebasedonstandardsthatweredevelopedbyindependentscientificorganizationsthroughperiodicandthoroughevaluationofscientificstudies.Thestandardsincludeasubstantialsafetymargindesignedtoassurethesafetyofallpersons,regardlessofageandhealth.TheexposurestandardforwirelessmobilephonesemploysaunitofmeasurementknownastheSpecificAbsorptionRate,orSAR.TheSARlimitsetbytheFCCis1.6W/kg.TestsforSARareconductedusingstandardoperatingpositionsspecifiedbytheFCCwiththephonetransmittingatitshighestcertifiedpowerlevelinalltestedfrequencybands.AlthoughSARisdeterminedatthehighestcertifiedpowerlevel,theactualSARlevelofthephonewhileoperatingcanbewellbelowthemaximumvalue.Becausethephoneisdesignedtooperateatmultiplepowerlevelstouseonlythepowerrequiredtoreachthenetwork,ingeneral,thecloseryouaretoawirelessbasestationantenna,thelowerthepoweroutput.Beforeaphone

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modelisavailableforsaletothepublic,itmustbetestedandcertifiedtotheFCCthatitdoesnotexceedthelimitestablishedbythegovernment-adoptedrequirementforsafeexposure.Thetestsareperformedinpositionsandlocations(e.g.,attheearandwornonthebody)asrequiredbytheFCCforeachmodel.ThehighestSARvaluesare:

•Head:0.71W/kg•Body(Body-worn/Hotspot):1.10W/kg

(Bodymeasurementsdifferamongphonemodels,dependinguponavailableaccessoriesandFCCrequirements).WhiletheremaybedifferencesbetweenSARlevelsofvariousphonesandatvariouspositions,theyallmeetthegovernmentrequirementforsafeexposure.TheFCChasgrantedanEquipmentAuthorizationforthismodelphonewithallreportedSARlevelsevaluatedasincompliancewiththeFCCRFemissionguidelines.SARinformationonthismodelphoneisonfilewiththeFCCandcanbefoundundertheDisplayGrantsectionofhttp://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccidaftersearchingonFCCIDZNFH631.AdditionalinformationonSpecificAbsorptionRates(SAR)canbefoundontheCellularTelecommunicationsIndustryAssociation(CTIA)websiteathttp://www.ctia.org/.*IntheUnitedStatesandCanada,theSARlimitformobilephonesusedbythepublicis1.6watts/kg(W/kg)averagedoveronegramoftissue.Thestandardincorporatesasubstantialmarginofsafetytogiveadditionalprotectionforthepublicandtoaccountforanyvariationsinmeasurements.

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FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless DevicesOnJuly10,2003,theU.S.FederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)ReportandOrderinWTDocket01-309modifiedtheexceptionofwirelessphonesundertheHearingAidCompatibilityActof1988(HACAct)torequiredigitalwirelessphonesbecompatiblewithhearing-aids.TheintentoftheHACActistoensurereasonableaccesstotelecommunicationsservicesforpersonswithhearingdisabilities.Whilesomewirelessphonesareusednearsomehearingdevices(hearingaidsandcochlearimplants),usersmaydetectabuzzing,humming,orwhiningnoise.Somehearingdevicesaremoreimmunethanotherstothisinterferencenoise,andphonesalsovaryintheamountofinterferencetheygenerate.Thewirelesstelephoneindustryhasdevelopedaratingsystemforwirelessphones,toassisthearingdeviceuserstofindphonesthatmaybecompatiblewiththeirhearingdevices.Notallphoneshavebeenrated.Phonesthatareratedhavetheratingontheirboxoralabellocatedonthebox.Theratingsarenotguarantees.Resultswillvarydependingontheuser'shearingdeviceandhearingloss.Ifyourhearingdevicehappenstobevulnerabletointerference,youmaynotbeabletousearatedphonesuccessfully.Tryingoutthephonewithyourhearingdeviceisthebestwaytoevaluateitforyourpersonalneeds.M-Ratings:PhonesratedM3orM4meetFCCrequirementsandarelikelytogeneratelessinterferencetohearingdevicesthanphonesthatarenotlabeled.M4isthebetter/higherofthetworatings.T-Ratings:PhonesratedT3orT4meetFCCrequirementsandarelikelytogeneratelessinterferencetohearingdevicesthanphonesthatarenotlabeled.T4isthebetter/higherofthetworatings.Hearingdevicesmayalsoberated.Yourhearingdevicemanufacturerorhearinghealthprofessionalmayhelpyoufindthisrating.Higherratingsmeanthatthehearingdeviceisrelativelyimmunetointerferencenoise.Thehearingaidandwirelessphoneratingvaluesarethenaddedtogether.Asumof5isconsideredacceptablefornormaluse.Asumof6isconsideredforbestuse.

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Intheaboveexample,ifahearingaidmeetstheM2levelratingandthewirelessphonemeetstheM3levelrating,thesumofthetwovaluesequalM5.Thisshouldprovidethehearingaiduserwith“normalusage”whileusingtheirhearingaidwiththeparticularwirelessphone.“Normalusage”inthiscontextisdefinedasasignalqualitythat’sacceptablefornormaloperation.TheMmarkisintendedtobesynonymouswiththeUmark.TheTmarkisintendedtobesynonymouswiththeUTmark.TheMandTmarksarerecommendedbytheAllianceforTelecommunicationsIndustriesSolutions(ATIS).TheUandUTmarksarereferencedinSection20.19oftheFCCRules.TheHACratingandmeasurementprocedurearedescribedintheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI)C63.19standard.ToensurethattheHearingAidCompatibilityratingforyourphoneismaintained,secondarytransmitterssuchasBluetoothandWLANcomponentsmustbedisabledduringacall.Forinformationabouthearingaidsanddigitalwirelessphones:Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid Accessibilityhttp://www.accesswireless.org/Gallaudet University, RERChttp://tap.gallaudet.edu/Voice/FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Controlhttp://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/hearing.htmlThe Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC Orderhttp://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-168A1.pdfHearing Loss Association of America [HLAA]http://hearingloss.org/content/telephones-and-mobile-devices

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Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss.Prolongedexposuretoloudsounds(includingmusic)isthemostcommoncauseofpreventablehearingloss.Somescientificresearchsuggeststhatusingportableaudiodevices,suchasportablemusicplayersandcellulartelephones,athighvolumesettingsforlongdurationsmayleadtopermanentnoise-inducedhearingloss.Thisincludestheuseofheadphones(includingheadsets,earbudsandBluetooth®orotherwirelessdevices).Exposuretoveryloudsoundhasalsobeenassociatedinsomestudieswithtinnitus(aringingintheear),hypersensitivitytosoundanddistortedhearing.Individualsusceptibilitytonoise-inducedhearinglossandotherpotentialhearingproblemsvaries.Theamountofsoundproducedbyaportableaudiodevicevariesdependingonthenatureofthesound,thedevice,thedevicesettingsandtheheadphones.Youshouldfollowsomecommonsenserecommendationswhenusinganyportableaudiodevice:• Setthevolumeinaquietenvironmentandselectthelowestvolumeatwhichyoucanhearadequately.

• Whenusingheadphones,turnthevolumedownifyoucannothearthepeoplespeakingnearyouorifthepersonsittingnexttoyoucanhearwhatyouarelisteningto.

• Donotturnthevolumeuptoblockoutnoisysurroundings.Ifyouchoosetolistentoyourportabledeviceinanoisyenvironment,usenoise-cancellingheadphonestoblockoutbackgroundenvironmentalnoise.

• Limittheamountoftimeyoulisten.Asthevolumeincreases,lesstimeisrequiredbeforeyourhearingcouldbeaffected.

• Avoidusingheadphonesafterexposuretoextremelyloudnoises,suchasrockconcerts,thatmightcausetemporaryhearingloss.Temporaryhearinglossmightcauseunsafevolumestosoundnormal.

• Donotlistenatanyvolumethatcausesyoudiscomfort.Ifyouexperienceringinginyourears,hearmuffledspeechorexperienceanytemporaryhearingdifficultyafterlisteningtoyourportableaudiodevice,discontinueuseandconsultyourdoctor.

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TIA Safety InformationThefollowingisthecompleteTIASafetyInformationforwirelesshandheldphones.Exposure to Radio Frequency SignalYourwirelesshandheldportablephoneisalowpowerradiotransmitterandreceiver.WhenON,itreceivesandsendsoutRadioFrequency(RF)signals.InAugust,1996,theFederalCommunicationsCommissions(FCC)adoptedRFexposureguidelineswithsafetylevelsforhandheldwirelessphones.ThoseguidelinesareconsistentwiththesafetystandardspreviouslysetbybothU.S.andinternationalstandardsbodies: ANSIC95.1(1992)* NCRPReport86(1986) ICNIRP(1996)*AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute;NationalCouncilonRadiationProtectionandMeasurements;InternationalCommissiononNon-IonizingRadiationProtectionThosestandardswerebasedoncomprehensiveandperiodicevaluationsoftherelevantscientificliterature.Forexample,over120scientists,engineers,andphysiciansfromuniversities,governmenthealthagencies,andindustryreviewedtheavailablebodyofresearchtodeveloptheANSIStandard(C95.1).ThedesignofyourphonecomplieswiththeFCCguidelines(andthosestandards).Antenna CareUseonlythesuppliedoranapprovedreplacementantenna.Unauthorizedantennas,modifications,orattachmentscoulddamagethephoneandmayviolateFCCregulations.Tips on Efficient OperationForyourphonetooperatemostefficiently:Don’ttouchtheantennaunnecessarilywhenthephoneisinuse.Contactwiththeantennaaffectscallqualityandmaycausethephonetooperateatahigherpowerlevelthanotherwiseneeded.

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Electronic DevicesMostmodernelectronicequipmentisshieldedfromRFsignals.However,certainelectronicequipmentmaynotbeshieldedagainsttheRFsignalsfromyourwirelessphone.

PacemakersTheHealthIndustryManufacturersAssociationrecommendsthataminimumseparationofsix(6)inchesbemaintainedbetweenahandheldwirelessphoneandapacemakertoavoidpotentialinterferencewiththepacemaker.TheserecommendationsareconsistentwiththeindependentresearchbyandrecommendationsofWirelessTechnologyResearch.Personswithpacemakers:• ShouldALWAYSkeepthephonemorethansix(6)inchesfromtheirpacemakerwhenthephoneisturnedON;

• Shouldnotcarrythephoneinabreastpocket;• Shouldusetheearoppositethepacemakertominimizethepotentialforinterference;• ShouldturnthephoneOFFimmediatelyifthereisanyreasontosuspectthatinterferenceistakingplace.

Hearing AidsSomedigitalwirelessphonesmayinterferewithsomehearingaids.Intheeventofsuchinterference,youmaywanttoconsultyourserviceprovider(orcallthecustomerservicelinetodiscussalternatives).Other Medical DevicesIfyouuseanyotherpersonalmedicaldevice,consultthemanufacturerofyourdevicetodetermineifitisadequatelyshieldedfromexternalRFenergy.Yourphysicianmaybeabletoassistyouinobtainingthisinformation.Health Care FacilitiesTurnyourphoneOFFinhealthcarefacilitieswhenanyregulationspostedintheseareasinstructyoutodoso.HospitalsorhealthcarefacilitiesmayuseequipmentthatcouldbesensitivetoexternalRFenergy.

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VehiclesRFsignalsmayaffectimproperlyinstalledorinadequatelyshieldedelectronicsystemsinmotorvehicles.Checkwiththemanufactureroritsrepresentativeregardingyourvehicle.Youshouldalsoconsultthemanufacturerofanyequipmentthathasbeenaddedtoyourvehicle.Posted FacilitiesTurnyourphoneOFFinanyfacilitywherepostednoticessorequire.AircraftFCCregulationsprohibitusingyourphonewhileintheair.SwitchOFFyourphonebeforeboardinganaircraft.Blasting AreasToavoidinterferingwithblastingoperations,turnyourphoneOFFwhenina“blastingarea”orinareasposted:“Turnofftwo-wayradio”.Obeyallsignsandinstructions.Potentially Explosive AtmosphereTurnyourphoneOFFwheninanyareawithapotentiallyexplosiveatmosphereandobeyallsignsandinstructions.Sparksinsuchareascouldcauseanexplosionorfireresultinginbodilyinjuryorevendeath.Areaswithapotentiallyexplosiveatmosphereareoften,butnotalwaysmarkedclearly.Potentialareasmayinclude:fuelingareas(suchasgasolinestations);belowdeckonboats;fuelorchemicaltransferorstoragefacilities;vehiclesusingliquefiedpetroleumgas(suchaspropaneorbutane);areaswheretheaircontainschemicalsorparticles(suchasgrain,dust,ormetalpowders);andanyotherareawhereyouwouldnormallybeadvisedtoturnoffyourvehicleengine.For Vehicles Equipped with an Air BagAnairbaginflateswithgreatforce.DONOTplaceobjects,includingeitherinstalledorportablewirelessequipment,intheareaovertheairbagorintheairbagdeploymentarea.Ifin-vehiclewirelessequipmentisimproperlyinstalledandtheairbaginflates,seriousinjurycouldresult.

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Safety InformationPleasereadandobservethefollowinginformationforsafeandproperuseofyourphoneandtopreventdamage.

CautionViolation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the product.• Donotdisassembleoropencrush,bendordeform,punctureorshred.• Donotmodifyorremanufacture,attempttoinsertforeignobjectsintothebattery,immerseorexposetowaterorotherliquids,exposetofire,explosionorotherhazard.Suchconditionsmaypresenttheriskoffireorexplosion.

• Onlyusethebatteryforthesystemforwhichitisspecified.• OnlyusethebatterywithachargingsystemthathasbeenLG-approvedandqualifiedwiththesystemperIEEE-Std-1725.Useofanunqualifiedandnon-LG-approvedbatteryorchargermaypresentariskoffire,explosion,leakage,orotherhazard.

• Donotshortcircuitabatteryorallowmetallicconductiveobjectstocontactbatteryterminals.

• ReplacethebatteryonlywithanotherbatterythathasbeenLGapprovedandqualifiedwiththesystemperthisstandard,IEEE-Std-1725.Useofanunqualifiedandnon-LG-approvedbatterymaypresentariskoffire,explosion,leakageorotherhazard.

• Promptlydisposeofusedbatteriesinaccordancewithlocalregulations.• Batteryusagebychildrenshouldbesupervised.• Avoiddroppingthephone,batteryorexposingthephoneorbatterytoaliquid.Ifthephoneorbatteryisdropped,especiallyonahardsurface,orisexposedtoaliquidorcomesintocontactwithasharpobjecttakeittoaservicecenterforinspection.

• Improperbatteryusemayresultinafire,explosionorotherhazard.• Atleast,oneoftheAuthenticationmethodsmaybeimplemented.(e.g.H/W,S/W,Mechanical,Hologram,etc.)

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Charger and Adapter Safety• Thechargerandadapterareintendedforindooruseonly.• Insertthebatterypackchargerverticallyintothewallpowersocket.• OnlyusetheLG-approvedbatterycharger.Otherwise,youmaycauseseriousdamagetoyourphone.

• Usethecorrectadapterforyourphonewhenusingthebatterypackchargerabroad.Battery Information and Care• Alwaysunplugthechargerfromthewallsocketafterthephoneisfullychargedtosaveunnecessarypowerconsumptionofthecharger.

• Pleasereadthemanualofproperinstallationandremovalofthebattery.• Pleasereadthemanualofspecifiedchargeraboutchargingmethod.• Donotdamagethepowercordbybending,twisting,orheating.Donotusetheplugifitislooseasitmaycauseelectricshockorfire.Donotplaceanyheavyitemsonthepowercord.Donotallowthepowercordtobecrimpedasitmaycauseelectricshockorfire.

• Unplugthepowercordpriortocleaningyourphone,andcleanthepowerplugpinwhenit’sdirty.Whenusingthepowerplug,ensurethatit’sfirmlyconnected.Ifnot,itmaycauseexcessiveheatorfire.Ifyouputyourphoneinapocketorbagwithoutcoveringthereceptacleofthephone(powerplugpin),metallicarticles(suchasacoin,papercliporpen)mayshort-circuitthephone.Alwayscoverthereceptaclewhennotinuse.

• Rechargethebatteryafterlongperiodsofnon-usetomaximizebatterylife.Batterylifewillvaryduetousagepatternandenvironmentalconditions.

• PleaseuseonlyanLG-approvedchargingaccessorytochargeyourLGphone.Improperhandlingofthechargingport,aswellastheuseofanincompatiblecharger,maycausedamagetoyourphoneandvoidthewarranty.

• Chargingtemperaturerangeisregulatedbetween32°F(0°C)and113°F(45°C).Donotchargethebatteryoutofrecommendedtemperaturerange.Chargingoutof

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recommendedrangemightcausethegeneratingheatorseriousdamageofbattery.Andalso,itmightcausethedeteriorationofbattery'scharacteristicsandcyclelife.

• Donotuseorleavethebatteryundertheblazingsunorinheatedcarbysunshine.Thebatterymaygenerateheat,smokeorflame.Andalso,itmightcausethedeteriorationofbattery’scharacteristicsorcyclelife.

• Thebatterypackhasprotectioncircuittoavoidthedanger.Donotusenearbytheplacewheregeneratesstaticelectricitymorethan100Vwhichgivesdamagetotheprotectioncircuit.Iftheprotectioncircuitwerebroken,thebatterywouldgeneratesmoke,ruptureorflame.

• Whenthebatteryhasrust,badsmellorsomethingabnormalatfirst-time-using,donotusetheequipmentandgotobringthebatterytotheshopwhichitwasbought.

• Incaseyoungerchildrenusethebattery,theirparentsshouldteachthemhowtousebatteriesaccordingtothemanualwithcare.

• Iftheskinorclothissmearedwithliquidfromthebattery,washwithfreshwater.Itmaycausetheskininflammation.Removeanddonotusethebattery.

• Donothandlethephonewithwethandswhileitisbeingcharged.Itmaycauseanelectricshockorseriouslydamageyourphone.

• Donotplaceoranswercallswhilechargingthephoneasitmayshort-circuitthephoneand/orcauseelectricshockorfire.

• Thechargerandadapterareintendedforindooruseonly.• Insertthebatterypackchargerverticallyintothewallpowersocket.• OnlyusetheLG-approvedbatterycharger.Otherwise,youmaycauseseriousdamagetoyourphoneandriskofoverheating,fireorexplosionmayoccur.

• Usethecorrectadapterforyourphonewhenusingthebatterypackchargerabroad.• Talkingonyourphoneforalongperiodoftimemayreducecallqualityduetoheatgeneratedduringuse.

• Donotuseharshchemicals(suchasalcohol,benzene,thinners,etc.)ordetergentstocleanyourphone.Thiscouldcauseafire.Donotplaceoranswercallswhilecharging

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thephoneasitmayshort-circuitthephoneand/orcauseelectricshockorfire.Don’tshort-circuitthebattery.Metallicarticlessuchasacoin,papercliporpeninyourpocketorbagmayshort-circuitthe+and–terminalsofthebattery(metalstripsonthebattery)uponmoving.Short-circuitoftheterminalmaydamagethebatteryandcauseanexplosion.

• Neveruseandunapprovedbatterysincethiscoulddamagethephoneand/orbatteryandcouldcausethebatterytoexplode.OnlyusethebatteriesandchargersprovidedbyLG.Thewarrantywillnotbeappliedtoproductsprovidedbyothersuppliers.Onlyauthorizedpersonnelshouldservicethephoneanditsaccessories.Faultyinstallationorservicemayresultinaccidentsandconsequentlyinvalidatethewarranty.

Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards• Donotputyourphoneinaplacesubjecttoexcessivedustandkeeptheminimumrequireddistancebetweenthepowercordandheatsources.

• Unplugthepowercordpriortocleaningyourphone,andcleanthepowerplugpinwhenit’sdirty.

• Whenusingthepowerplug,ensurethatit’sfirmlyconnected.Ifnot,itmaycauseexcessiveheatorfire.

• Ifyouputyourphoneinapocketorbagwithoutcoveringthereceptacleofthephone(powerplugpin),metallicarticles(suchasacoin,papercliporpen)mayshort-circuitthephoneandmaycauseanexplosion.Alwayscoverthereceptaclewhennotinuse.

• Don’tshort-circuitthebattery.Metallicarticlessuchasacoin,papercliporpeninyourpocketorbagorcontactwithsharpobjectsincludinganimalbitesmayshort-circuitthe+and–terminalsofthebattery(metalstripsonthebattery)uponmoving.Shortcircuitoftheterminalmaydamagethebatteryandcauseanexplosion.

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General Notice• Usingadamagedbatteryorplacingabatteryinyourmouthoranimal'smouthmaycauseseriousinjuryincludingafireorexplosion.

• Donotplaceitemscontainingmagneticcomponentssuchasacreditcard,phonecard,bankbook,orsubwayticketnearyourphone.Themagnetismofthephonemaydamagethedatastoredinthemagneticstrip.

• Talkingonyourphoneforalongperiodoftimemayreducecallqualityduetoheatgeneratedduringuse.

• Whenthephoneisnotusedforalongperiodtime,storeitinasafeplacewiththepowercordunplugged.

• Usingthephoneinproximitytoreceivingequipment(i.e.,TVorradio)maycauseinterferencetothephone.

• Donotusethephoneiftheantennaisdamaged.Ifadamagedantennacontactsskin,itmaycauseaslightburn.PleasecontactanLGAuthorizedServiceCentertoreplacethedamagedantenna.

• Donotimmerseyourphoneinwater,liquid,orexposetohighhumidity.Ifthishappens,turnitoffimmediatelyandremovethebattery.Immediately,takeittoanLGAuthorizedServiceCenter.

• Donotpaintyourphone.• Thedatasavedinyourphonemightbedeletedduetocarelessuse,repairofthephone,orupgradeofthesoftware.Pleasebackupyourimportantphonenumbers.(Ringtones,textmessages,voicemessages,pictures,andvideoscouldalsobedeleted.)Themanufacturerisnotliablefordamageduetothelossofdata.

• Whenyouusethephoneinpublicplaces,settheringtonetovibrationsoyoudon'tdisturbothers.

• Donotturnyourphoneonoroffwhenputtingittoyourear.• Useaccessories,suchasearphonesandheadsets,withcaution.Ensurethatcablesaretuckedawaysafelyanddonottouchtheantennaunnecessarily.

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FDA Consumer UpdateTheU.S.FoodandDrugAdministration’sCenterforDevicesandRadiologicalHealthConsumerUpdateonMobilePhones:

1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?Theavailablescientificevidencedoesnotshowthatanyhealthproblemsareassociatedwithusingwirelessphones.Thereisnoproof,however,thatwirelessphonesareabsolutelysafe.WirelessphonesemitlowlevelsofRadioFrequency(RF)energyinthemicrowaverangewhilebeingused.TheyalsoemitverylowlevelsofRFwheninstandbymode.WhereashighlevelsofRFcanproducehealtheffects(byheatingtissue),exposuretolowlevelRFthatdoesnotproduceheatingeffectscausesnoknownadversehealtheffects.ManystudiesoflowlevelRFexposureshavenotfoundanybiologicaleffects.Somestudieshavesuggestedthatsomebiologicaleffectsmayoccur,butsuchfindingshavenotbeenconfirmedbyadditionalresearch.Insomecases,otherresearchershavehaddifficultyinreproducingthosestudies,orindeterminingthereasonsforinconsistentresults.2. What is the FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?Underthelaw,theFDAdoesnotreviewthesafetyofradiation-emittingconsumerproductssuchaswirelessphonesbeforetheycanbesold,asitdoeswithnewdrugsormedicaldevices.However,theagencyhasauthoritytotakeactionifwirelessphonesareshowntoemitRadioFrequency(RF)energyatalevelthatishazardoustotheuser.Insuchacase,theFDAcouldrequirethemanufacturersofwirelessphonestonotifyusersofthehealthhazardandtorepair,replace,orrecallthephonessothatthehazardnolongerexists.AlthoughtheexistingscientificdatadonotjustifyFDAregulatoryactions,theFDAhasurgedthewirelessphoneindustrytotakeanumberofsteps,includingthefollowing:• SupportneededresearchintopossiblebiologicaleffectsofRFofthetypeemittedbywirelessphones;

• DesignwirelessphonesinawaythatminimizesanyRFexposuretotheuserthatisnotnecessaryfordevicefunction;and

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• Cooperateinprovidingusersofwirelessphoneswiththebestpossibleinformationonpossibleeffectsofwirelessphoneuseonhumanhealth.

TheFDAbelongstoaninteragencyworkinggroupofthefederalagenciesthathaveresponsibilityfordifferentaspectsofRFsafetytoensurecoordinatedeffortsatthefederallevel.Thefollowingagenciesbelongtothisworkinggroup:• NationalInstituteforOccupationalSafetyandHealth• EnvironmentalProtectionAgency• OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration• NationalTelecommunicationsandInformationAdministrationTheNationalInstitutesofHealthparticipatesinsomeinteragencyworkinggroupactivities,aswell.TheFDAsharesregulatoryresponsibilitiesforwirelessphoneswiththeFederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC).AllphonesthataresoldintheUnitedStatesmustcomplywithFCCsafetyguidelinesthatlimitRFexposure.TheFCCreliesontheFDAandotherhealthagenciesforsafetyquestionsaboutwirelessphones.TheFCCalsoregulatesthebasestationsthatthewirelessphonenetworksrelyupon.Whilethesebasestationsoperateathigherpowerthandothewirelessphonesthemselves,theRFexposuresthatpeoplegetfromthesebasestationsaretypicallythousandsoftimeslowerthanthosetheycangetfromwirelessphones.Basestationsarethusnotthesubjectofthesafetyquestionsdiscussedinthisdocument.3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?Theterm“wirelessphone”refersheretohandheldwirelessphoneswithbuilt-inantennas,oftencalled“cell”,“mobile”,or“PCS”phones.ThesetypesofwirelessphonescanexposetheusertomeasurableRadioFrequency(RF)energybecauseoftheshortdistancebetweenthephoneandtheuser’shead.TheseRFexposuresarelimitedbyFCCsafetyguidelinesthatweredevelopedwiththeadviceoftheFDAandotherfederalhealthandsafetyagencies.Whenthephoneislocatedatgreaterdistancesfromtheuser,theexposuretoRFisdrasticallylowerbecauseaperson'sRFexposuredecreasesrapidlywithincreasingdistancefrom

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thesource.Theso-called“cordlessphones,”whichhaveabaseunitconnectedtothetelephonewiringinahouse,typicallyoperateatfarlowerpowerlevels,andthusproduceRFexposuresfarbelowtheFCCsafetylimits.4. What are the results of the research done already?Theresearchdonethusfarhasproducedconflictingresults,andmanystudieshavesufferedfromflawsintheirresearchmethods.AnimalexperimentsinvestigatingtheeffectsofRadioFrequency(RF)energyexposurescharacteristicofwirelessphoneshaveyieldedconflictingresultsthatoftencannotberepeatedinotherlaboratories.Afewanimalstudies,however,havesuggestedthatlowlevelsofRFcouldacceleratethedevelopmentofcancerinlaboratoryanimals.However,manyofthestudiesthatshowedincreasedtumordevelopmentusedanimalsthathadbeengeneticallyengineeredortreatedwithcancercausingchemicalssoastobepre-disposedtodevelopcancerintheabsenceofRFexposure.OtherstudiesexposedtheanimalstoRFforupto22hoursperday.Theseconditionsarenotsimilartotheconditionsunderwhichpeopleusewirelessphones,sowedonotknowwithcertaintywhattheresultsofsuchstudiesmeanforhumanhealth.ThreelargeepidemiologystudieshavebeenpublishedsinceDecember2000.Betweenthem,thestudiesinvestigatedanypossibleassociationbetweentheuseofwirelessphonesandprimarybraincancer,glioma,meningioma,oracousticneuroma,tumorsofthebrainorsalivarygland,leukemia,orothercancers.NoneofthestudiesdemonstratedtheexistenceofanyharmfulhealtheffectsfromwirelessphoneRFexposures.However,noneofthestudiescananswerquestionsaboutlong-termexposures,sincetheaverageperiodofphoneuseinthesestudieswasaroundthreeyears.5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?Acombinationoflaboratorystudiesandepidemiologicalstudiesofpeopleactuallyusingwirelessphoneswouldprovidesomeofthedatathatareneeded.Lifetimeanimalexposurestudiescouldbecompletedinafewyears.However,verylargenumbersofanimalswouldbeneededtoprovidereliableproofofacancerpromotingeffectifone

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exists.Epidemiologicalstudiescanprovidedatathatisdirectlyapplicabletohumanpopulations,buttenormoreyearsfollow-upmaybeneededtoprovideanswersaboutsomehealtheffects,suchascancer.Thisisbecausetheintervalbetweenthetimeofexposuretoacancer-causingagentandthetimetumorsdevelop—iftheydo—maybemany,manyyears.TheinterpretationofepidemiologicalstudiesishamperedbydifficultiesinmeasuringactualRFexposureduringday-to-dayuseofwirelessphones.Manyfactorsaffectthismeasurement,suchastheangleatwhichthephoneisheld,orwhichmodelofphoneisused.6. What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?TheFDAisworkingwiththeU.S.NationalToxicologyProgramandwithgroupsofinvestigatorsaroundtheworldtoensurethathighpriorityanimalstudiesareconductedtoaddressimportantquestionsabouttheeffectsofexposuretoRadioFrequency(RF)energy.TheFDAhasbeenaleadingparticipantintheWorldHealthOrganizationInternationalElectroMagneticFields(EMF)Projectsinceitsinceptionin1996.Aninfluentialresultofthisworkhasbeenthedevelopmentofadetailedagendaofresearchneedsthathasdriventheestablishmentofnewresearchprogramsaroundtheworld.TheprojecthasalsohelpeddevelopaseriesofpublicinformationdocumentsonEMFissues.TheFDAandtheCellularTelecommunications&InternetAssociation(CTIA)haveaformalCooperativeResearchAndDevelopmentAgreement(CRADA)todoresearchonwirelessphonesafety.TheFDAprovidesthescientificoversight,obtaininginputfromexpertsingovernment,industry,andacademicorganizations.CTIA-fundedresearchisconductedthroughcontractswithindependentinvestigators.Theinitialresearchwillincludebothlaboratorystudiesandstudiesofwirelessphoneusers.TheCRADAwillalsoincludeabroadassessmentofadditionalresearchneedsinthecontextofthelatestresearchdevelopmentsaroundtheworld.7. How can I find out how much Radio Frequency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone?AllphonessoldintheUnitedStatesmustcomplywithFederalCommunications

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Commission(FCC)guidelinesthatlimitRadioFrequency(RF)energyexposures.TheFCCestablishedtheseguidelinesinconsultationwiththeFDAandtheotherfederalhealthandsafetyagencies.TheFCClimitforRFexposurefromwirelessphonesissetataSpecificAbsorptionRate(SAR)of1.6wattsperkilogram(1.6W/kg).TheFCClimitisconsistentwiththesafetystandardsdevelopedbytheInstituteofElectricalandElectronicEngineering(IEEE)andtheNationalCouncilonRadiationProtectionandMeasurement.Theexposurelimittakesintoconsiderationthebody’sabilitytoremoveheatfromthetissuesthatabsorbenergyfromthewirelessphoneandissetwellbelowlevelsknowntohaveeffects.ManufacturersofwirelessphonesmustreporttheRFexposurelevelforeachmodelofphonetotheFCC.TheFCCwebsite(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)givesdirectionsforlocatingtheFCCidentificationnumberonyourphonesoyoucanfindyourphone’sRFexposurelevelintheonlinelisting.8. What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy coming from wireless phones?TheInstituteofElectricalandElectronicEngineers(IEEE)isdevelopingatechnicalstandardformeasuringtheRadioFrequency(RF)energyexposurefromwirelessphonesandotherwirelesshandsetswiththeparticipationandleadershipofFDAscientistsandengineers.Thestandard,“RecommendedPracticeforDeterminingtheSpatial-PeakSpecificAbsorptionRate(SAR)intheHumanBodyDuetoWirelessCommunicationsDevices:ExperimentalTechniques”,setsforththefirstconsistenttestmethodologyformeasuringtherateatwhichRFisdepositedintheheadsofwirelessphoneusers.Thetestmethodusesatissue-simulatingmodelofthehumanhead.StandardizedSARtestmethodologyisexpectedtogreatlyimprovetheconsistencyofmeasurementsmadeatdifferentlaboratoriesonthesamephone.SARisthemeasurementoftheamountofenergyabsorbedintissue,eitherbythewholebodyorasmallpartofthebody.Itismeasuredinwatts/kg(ormilliwatts/g)ofmatter.Thismeasurementisusedtodeterminewhetherawirelessphonecomplieswithsafetyguidelines.

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9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency energy from my wireless phone?Ifthereisariskfromtheseproducts—andatthispointwedonotknowthatthereis—itisprobablyverysmall.Butifyouareconcernedaboutavoidingevenpotentialrisks,youcantakeafewsimplestepstominimizeyourexposuretoRadioFrequency(RF)energy.Sincetimeisakeyfactorinhowmuchexposureapersonreceives,reducingtheamountoftimespentusingawirelessphonewillreduceRFexposure.Ifyoumustconductextendedconversationsbywirelessphoneeveryday,youcouldplacemoredistancebetweenyourbodyandthesourceoftheRF,sincetheexposureleveldropsoffdramaticallywithdistance.Forexample,youcoulduseaheadsetandcarrythewirelessphoneawayfromyourbodyoruseawirelessphoneconnectedtoaremoteantenna.Again,thescientificdatadoesnotdemonstratethatwirelessphonesareharmful.ButifyouareconcernedabouttheRFexposurefromtheseproducts,youcanusemeasureslikethosedescribedabovetoreduceyourRFexposurefromwirelessphoneuse.10. What about children using wireless phones?Thescientificevidencedoesnotshowadangertousersofwirelessphones,includingchildrenandteenagers.IfyouwanttotakestepstolowerexposuretoRadioFrequency(RF)energy,themeasuresdescribedabovewouldapplytochildrenandteenagersusingwirelessphones.ReducingthetimeofwirelessphoneuseandincreasingthedistancebetweentheuserandtheRFsourcewillreduceRFexposure.Somegroupssponsoredbyothernationalgovernmentshaveadvisedthatchildrenbediscouragedfromusingwirelessphonesatall.Forexample,thegovernmentintheUnitedKingdomdistributedleafletscontainingsucharecommendationinDecember2000.Theynotedthatnoevidenceexiststhatusingawirelessphonecausesbraintumorsorotherilleffects.Theirrecommendationtolimitwirelessphoneusebychildrenwasstrictlyprecautionary;itwasnotbasedonscientificevidencethatanyhealthhazardexists.11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?RadioFrequency(RF)energyfromwirelessphonescaninteractwithsomeelectronic

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devices.Forthisreason,theFDAhelpeddevelopadetailedtestmethodtomeasureElectroMagneticInterference(EMI)ofimplantedcardiacpacemakersanddefibrillatorsfromwirelesstelephones.ThistestmethodisnowpartofastandardsponsoredbytheAssociationfortheAdvancementofMedicalInstrumentation(AAMI).Thefinaldraft,ajointeffortbytheFDA,medicaldevicemanufacturers,andmanyothergroups,wascompletedinlate2000.ThisstandardwillallowmanufacturerstoensurethatcardiacpacemakersanddefibrillatorsaresafefromwirelessphoneEMI.TheFDAhastestedhearingaidsforinterferencefromhandheldwirelessphonesandhelpeddevelopavoluntarystandardsponsoredbytheInstituteofElectricalandElectronicEngineers(IEEE).Thisstandardspecifiestestmethodsandperformancerequirementsforhearingaidsandwirelessphonessothatnointerferenceoccurswhenapersonusesa“compatible”phoneanda“compatible”hearingaidatthesametime.ThisstandardwasapprovedbytheIEEEin2000.TheFDAcontinuestomonitortheuseofwirelessphonesforpossibleinteractionswithothermedicaldevices.Shouldharmfulinterferencebefoundtooccur,theFDAwillconducttestingtoassesstheinterferenceandworktoresolvetheproblem.12. Where can I find additional information?Foradditionalinformation,pleaserefertothefollowingresources:FDAwebpageonwirelessphones(http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/)FederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)RFSafetyProgram(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)InternationalCommissiononNon-lonizingRadiationProtection(http://www.icnirp.de)WorldHealthOrganization(WHO)InternationalEMFProject(http://www.who.int/emf)NationalRadiologicalProtectionBoard(UK)(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/)

DrivingCheckthelawsandregulationsontheuseofwirelessphonesintheareaswhereyoudriveandalwaysobeythem.Also,ifusingyourphonewhiledriving,pleaseobservethefollowing:

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• Givefullattentiontodriving–drivingsafelyisyourfirstresponsibility;• Usehands-freeoperation,ifavailable;• Pullofftheroadandparkbeforemakingoransweringacallifdrivingconditionsorthelawrequireit.

10 Driver Safety TipsYourwirelessphonegivesyouthepowerfulabilitytocommunicatebyvoicealmostanywhere,anytime.Animportantresponsibilityaccompaniesthebenefitsofwirelessphones,onethateveryusermustuphold.Whenoperatingacar,drivingisyourfirstresponsibility.Whenusingyourwirelessphonebehindthewheelofacar,practicegoodcommonsenseandrememberthefollowingtips:1 Gettoknowyourwirelessphoneanditsfeaturessuchasspeeddialandredial.

Carefullyreadyourinstructionmanualandlearntotakeadvantageofvaluablefeaturesmostphonesoffer,includingautomaticredialandmemory.Also,worktomemorizethephonekeypadsoyoucanusethespeeddialfunctionwithouttakingyourattentionofftheroad.

2 Whenavailable,useahands-freedevice.Anumberofhands-freewirelessphoneaccessoriesarereadilyavailabletoday.Whetheryouchooseaninstalledmounteddeviceforyourwirelessphoneoraspeakerphoneaccessory,takeadvantageofthesedevicesifavailabletoyou.

3 Makesureyouplaceyourwirelessphonewithineasyreachandwhereyoucanreachitwithoutremovingyoureyesfromtheroad.Ifyougetanincomingcallataninconvenienttime,ifpossible,letyourvoicemailansweritforyou.

4 Suspendconversationsduringhazardousdrivingconditionsorsituations.Letthepersonyouarespeakingwithknowyouaredriving;ifnecessary,suspendthecallinheavytrafficorhazardousweatherconditions.Rain,sleet,snow,andicecanbehazardous,butsoisheavytraffic.Asadriver,yourfirstresponsibilityistopayattentiontotheroad.

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5 Don’ttakenotesorlookupphonenumberswhiledriving.Ifyouarereadinganaddressbookorbusinesscard,orwritinga“to-do”listwhiledrivingacar,youarenotwatchingwhereyouaregoing.Itiscommonsense.Donotgetcaughtinadangeroussituationbecauseyouarereadingorwritingandnotpayingattentiontotheroadornearbyvehicles.

6 Dialsensiblyandassessthetraffic;ifpossible,placecallswhenyouarenotmovingorbeforepullingintotraffic.Trytoplanyourcallsbeforeyoubeginyourtriporattempttocoincideyourcallswithtimesyoumaybestoppedatastopsign,redlight,orotherwisestationary.Butifyouneedtodialwhiledriving,followthissimpletip–dialonlyafewnumbers,checktheroadandyourmirrors,thencontinue.

7 Donotengageinstressfuloremotionalconversationsthatmaybedistracting.Stressfuloremotionalconversationsanddrivingdonotmix;theyaredistractingandevendangerouswhenyouarebehindthewheelofacar.Makepeopleyouaretalkingwithawareyouaredrivingandifnecessary,suspendconversationswhichhavethepotentialtodivertyourattentionfromtheroad.

8 Useyourwirelessphonetocallforhelp.Yourwirelessphoneisoneofthegreatesttoolsyoucanowntoprotectyourselfandyourfamilyindangeroussituations–withyourphoneatyourside,helpisonlythreenumbersaway.Dial911orotherlocalemergencynumberinthecaseoffire,trafficaccident,roadhazard,ormedicalemergency.Remember,it’safreecallonyourwirelessphone!

9 Useyourwirelessphonetohelpothersinemergencies.Yourwirelessphoneprovidesyouaperfectopportunitytobea“GoodSamaritan”inyourcommunity.Ifyouseeanautoaccident,crimeinprogressorotherseriousemergencywherelivesareindanger,call911orotherlocalemergencynumber,asyouwouldwantotherstodoforyou.

10 Callroadsideassistanceoraspecialwirelessnonemergencyassistancenumberwhennecessary.Certainsituationsyouencounterwhiledrivingmayrequireattention,butarenoturgentenoughtomeritacallforemergencyservices.Butyoucanstilluseyourwirelessphonetolendahand.Ifyouseeabroken-downvehicle

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posingnoserioushazard,abrokentrafficsignal,aminortrafficaccidentwherenooneappearsinjuredoravehicleyouknowtobestolen,callroadsideassistanceorotherspecialnonemergencywirelessnumber.

Theabovetipsaremeantasgeneralguidelines.Beforedecidingtouseyourmobiledevicewhileoperatingavehicle,itisrecommendedthatyouconsultyourapplicablejurisdiction’slocallawsorotherregulationsregardingsuchuse.Suchlawsorotherregulationsmayprohibitorotherwiserestrictthemannerinwhichadrivermayusehisorherphonewhileoperatingavehicle.

Laser Safety Statement

CDRH ComplianceTHISPRODUCTCOMPLIESWITHAPPLICABLEREQUIREMENTOFTHEDHHSPERFORMANCESTANDARDFORLASERPRODUCT,21CFRSUBCHAPTERJ.

Caution!Thisproductemploysalasersystem.Toensureproperuseofthisproduct,pleasereadthisowner’smanualcarefullyandretainforfuturereference.Shouldtheunitrequiremaintenance,contactanauthorizedservicecenter.Useofcontrols,adjustments,ortheperformanceofproceduresotherthanthosespecifiedhereinmayresultinhazardousradiationexposure.Topreventdirectexposuretolaserbeam,donottrytoopentheenclosureormakedirectcontactwiththelaser.

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Limited Warranty Statement1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:LGoffersyoualimitedwarrantythattheenclosedsubscriberunitanditsenclosedaccessorieswillbefreefromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship,accordingtothefollowingtermsandconditions:(1)ThelimitedwarrantyfortheproductextendsforTWELVE(12)MONTHSbeginning

onthedateofpurchaseoftheproductwithvalidproofofpurchase,orabsentvalidproofofpurchase,FIFTEEN(15)MONTHSfromdateofmanufactureasdeterminedbytheunit'smanufacturedatecode.

(2)Thelimitedwarrantyextendsonlytotheoriginalpurchaseroftheproductandisnotassignableortransferabletoanysubsequentpurchaser/enduser.

(3)ThiswarrantyisgoodonlytotheoriginalpurchaseroftheproductduringthewarrantyperiodaslongasitisintheU.S.,includingAlaska,Hawaii,U.S.TerritoriesandCanada.

(4)Theexternalhousingandcosmeticpartsshallbefreeofdefectsatthetimeofshipmentand,therefore,shallnotbecoveredundertheselimitedwarrantyterms.

(5)UponrequestfromLG,theconsumermustprovideinformationtoreasonablyprovethedateofpurchase.

(6)ThecustomershallbearthecostofshippingtheproducttotheCustomerServiceDepartmentofLG.LGshallbearthecostofshippingtheproductbacktotheconsumerafterthecompletionofserviceunderthislimitedwarranty.

2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:(1)Defectsordamagesresultingfromuseoftheproductinotherthanitsnormaland

customarymanner.

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(2)Defectsordamagesfromabnormaluse,abnormalconditions,improperstorage,exposuretomoistureordampness,unauthorizedmodifications,unauthorizedconnections,unauthorizedrepair,misuse,neglect,abuse,accident,alteration,improperinstallation,orotheractswhicharenotthefaultofLG,includingdamagecausedbyshipping,blownfuses,spillsoffoodorliquid.

(3)Breakageordamagetoantennasunlesscauseddirectlybydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.

(4)ThattheCustomerServiceDepartmentatLGwasnotnotifiedbyconsumeroftheallegeddefectormalfunctionoftheproductduringtheapplicablelimitedwarrantyperiod.

(5)Productswhichhavehadtheserialnumberremovedormadeillegible.(6)Thislimitedwarrantyisinlieuofallotherwarranties,expressorimpliedeitherin

factorbyoperationsoflaw,statutoryorotherwise,including,butnotlimitedtoanyimpliedwarrantyofmarketabilityorfitnessforaparticularuse.

(7)DamageresultingfromuseofnonLGapprovedaccessories.(8)Allplasticsurfacesandallotherexternallyexposedpartsthatarescratchedor

damagedduetonormalcustomeruse.(9)Productsoperatedoutsidepublishedmaximumratings.(10)Productsusedorobtainedinarentalprogram.(11)Consumables(suchasfuses).3. WHAT LG WILL DO:LGwill,atitssoleoption,eitherrepair,replaceorrefundthepurchasepriceofanyunitthatiscoveredunderthislimitedwarranty.LGmaychooseatitsoptiontousefunctionallyequivalentre-conditioned,refurbishedornewunitsorpartsoranyunits.Inaddition,LGwillnotre-installorback-upanydata,applicationsorsoftwarethatyouhaveaddedtoyourphone.Itisthereforerecommendedthatyouback-upanysuchdataorinformationpriortosendingtheunittoLGtoavoidthepermanentlossofsuchinformation.

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4. STATE LAW RIGHTS:Nootherexpresswarrantyisapplicabletothisproduct.THEDURATIONOFANYIMPLIEDWARRANTIES,INCLUDINGTHEIMPLIEDWARRANTYOFMARKETABILITYORMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE,ISLIMITEDTOTHEDURATIONOFTHEEXPRESSWARRANTYHEREIN.LGSHALLNOTBELIABLEFORTHELOSSOFTHEUSEOFTHEPRODUCT,INCONVENIENCE,LOSSORANYOTHERDAMAGES,DIRECTORCONSEQUENTIAL,ARISINGOUTOFTHEUSEOF,ORINABILITYTOUSE,THISPRODUCTORFORANYBREACHOFANYEXPRESSORIMPLIEDWARRANTY,INCLUDINGTHEIMPLIEDWARRANTYOFMARKETABILITYORMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSEAPPLICABLETOTHISPRODUCT.Somestatesdonotallowtheexclusivelimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamagesorlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts;sotheselimitationsorexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightsandyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:Toobtainwarrantyservice,pleasecallorfaxtothefollowingtelephonenumbersfromanywhereinthecontinentalUnitedStates:Tel. 1-800-793-8896 or Fax. 1-800-448-4026Orvisithttp://us.lgservice.com.Correspondencemayalsobemailedto:LGElectronicsService-MobileHandsets,P.O.Box240007,Huntsville,AL35824DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS.PleasecallorwriteforthelocationoftheLGauthorizedservicecenternearestyouandfortheproceduresforobtainingwarrantyclaims.

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7.11 Warranty LawsThefollowinglawsgovernwarrantiesthatariseinretailsalesofconsumergoods:• TheCaliforniaSong-BeverlyConsumerWarrantyAct[CC§§1790etseq],• TheCaliforniaUniformCommercialCode,DivisionTwo[ComC§§2101etseq],and• ThefederalMagnuson-MossWarrantyFederalTradeCommissionImprovementAct[15USC§§2301etseq;16CFRParts701–703].AtypicalMagnuson-MossActwarrantyisawrittenpromisethattheproductisfreeofdefectsorawrittenpromisetorefund,repair,orreplacedefectivegoods.[See15USC§2301(6).]Remediesincludedamagesforfailingtohonorawrittenwarrantyorservicecontractorforviolatingdisclosureprovisions.[See15USC§2310(d).]Exceptforsomelabelinganddisclosurerequirements,thefederalActdoesnotpreemptstatelaw.[See15USC§2311.]

TheConsumerWarrantyActdoesnotaffecttherightsandobligationsofpartiesunderthestateUniformCommercialCode,excepttheprovisionsoftheActprevailoverprovisionsoftheCommercialCodewhentheyconflict.[CC§1790.3.]Forpurposesofsmallclaimsactions,thiscoursewillfocusonrightsanddutiesunderthestatelaws.

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