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Important Safety Precautions
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or
illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide.
Caution
Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage
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the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to
explode.
Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will
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cause the battery to explode.
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Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or
flammable materials.
Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal's teeth,
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nails, come into contact with the battery. There is a risk of this
causing a fire.
Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.
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Be careful that children do not swallow any parts such as
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rubber plugs (earphone, connection parts of the phone,
etc.). This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation.
2/1/08
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Violation of the instructions may cause serious
injury or death.
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Page 1: Important Safety Precautions
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 1 Important Safety Precautions Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide. Violation of the instructions may cause serious Caution injury or death. Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage ●... - Page 2 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 2 Important Safety Precautions Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning ● storms to avoid electric shock or fire. When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the ● hands-free car kit near to the air bag.
- Page 3 Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided ● and approved by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers. ● Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 4 Contents Important Safety Precautions 1 Basic Functions Turning the Phone On and Off Contents Making a Call Introduction Receiving Calls Signal Strength Before You Start About the antenna Phone Components Quick Adjust Getting Started Call Waiting Mute Phone Overview... - Page 5 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 5 Menu Features 2.5 Speed dials 2.6 Copy General Guidelines to Menu Access 2.7 Capacity and Settings 2.8 Delete contacts 1. Messages 3. Call manager 1.1 Write message 3.1 Call history 1.2 Inbox 3.2 Call duration 1.3 Reserved message 3.3 Call divert 1.4 Archive in UIM...
- Page 6 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 6 Contents 5.3 Take fun pictures 8.1 Reminder 5.4 My photo gallery 8.2 Alarm 5.5 My movie gallery 8.3 Calculator 5.6 Slide show 8.4 Unit converter 5.7 Photo editor 8.5 Stop watch 5.8 Camera settings 8.6 World time 8.7 Bluetooth 6.
- Page 7 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 7 Functions Used During a Call Record Memo Mute/Unmute Adjusting Speaker Mode On Call volume Accessories Frequently Asked Questions 73 Frequently asked questions Before calling for service Safety Guidelines TIA Safety Information Safety Information FDA Consumer Update...
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Page 8: Introduction
2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 8 Introduction Congratulation on your purchase • FM Radio of the MC256 cellular phone that • MP3 Player has been designed to operate • Hot Swappable External with the latest digital mobile Memory communication technology, Code •... - Page 9 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 9 Check Accessories Important Information Your mobile phone comes with a This user’s manual provides AC Adaptor, rechargeable important information on the use battery, handstrap and headset. and operation of your phone. Please verify that these Please read all the information accessories are included.
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Page 10: Before You Start
RF emissions from your bathroom, swimming pool, etc. mobile phone may affect nearby Use only LG-approved batteries inadequately shielded electronic and travel chargers to avoid the equipment. You should consult damage to the phone. Using other... - Page 11 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 11 FCC RF Exposure C C A A U U T T I I O O N N Information Use only the supplied and approved accessories. Use of WARNING! Read this information unauthorized accessories or before operating the phone.
- Page 12 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 12 Before You Start separation distance of 3/4 inches bystander and the vehicle (2 cm) must be maintained mounted external antenna to between the user’s body and the satisfy FCC RF exposure back of the phone, including the requirements.
- Page 13 Only use the batteries and • Do not short-circuit. chargers provided or approved • Do not expose to high by LG. The warranty will not be temperature : 60°C (140°F). applied to products provided • Do not incinerate. by other suppliers.
- Page 14 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 14 Before You Start not touch the upper part which antenna is mounted while the phone is in use. ● Do not use the cellular phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example : aircrafts).
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Page 15: Phone Components
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 15 Getting Started P P h h o o n n e e C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s The following shows key components of your mobile phone. Earpiece Headset Jack LCD Screen... -
Page 16: Phone Overview
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 16 Getting Started P P h h o o n n e e O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w LCD Screen Displays messages & indicator icons Soft Keys Soft Key 1 (the names of the... - Page 17 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 17 Alphanumeric These keys enable you to enter numbers and characters Keypad and choose menu items. Press to delete a single space or character. Press and hold Clear / My Menu to delete entire words. Press this key once in any menu to go back to the previous menu.
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Page 18: Onscreen Icons
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 18 Getting Started O O n n s s c c r r e e e e n n I I c c o o n n s s The phone screen displays several onscreen icons which appear when the phone is powered on. -
Page 19: Menu Tree
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 19 Menu Tree Messages Camera 3. Missed calls 1. Write message 1. Take pictures 4. In call memos 2. Inbox 2. Take movies 5. Entire history 3. Reserved message 3. Take fun pictures 6. Delete history 1. - Page 20 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 20 Menu Tree Organizer Settings 1. Internal memory info 1. Sound 1. Scheduler 2. External memory info 1. Tones 2. To-do 3. Init internal memory 2. Effect tones 3. Anniversary 4. Init external memory 3. Alerts 4.
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Page 21: Using The Battery And Charger
B B a a t t t t e e r r y y ● To install, insert the battery into the opening on the back of the N N o o t t e e Use only LG-approved battery. Your battery is Slot only available for this model. -
Page 22: Charging The Battery
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 22 Using the Battery and Charger C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g t t h h e e B B a a t t t t e e r r y y B B a a t t t t e e r r y y C C h h a a r r g g e e L L e e v v e e l l To use the AC adapter charger The battery charge level is shown... -
Page 23: Caring For The Battery
3) Use only LG batteries and 9) Do not leave the battery in hot chargers specific to your or cold places as it may model of phone. -
Page 24: Basic Functions
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 24 Basic Functions T T u u r r n n i i n n g g t t h h e e P P h h o o n n e e O O n n a a n n d d M M a a k k i i n n g g a a C C a a l l l l O O f f f f Every time you make a call, follow... -
Page 25: Signal Strength
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 25 A A b b o o u u t t t t h h e e a a n n t t e e n n n n a a • When you press once, when a call is received, the Your phone has a built-in antenna. -
Page 26: Call Waiting
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 26 Basic Functions seconds) instead of using the seconds. Menu function. In case speaker is activated on in standby mode, • When Vibrate Mode is set, Key speaker mode is continued tone does not sound. even after a call without respect to adjustment... -
Page 27: Mute
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 27 is enabled, you may put the active • You can also dial any of the call on hold while you answer the last 120 (Missed + Received other incoming call. Check with + Dialled + In call memo) your service provider for numbers stored in the Recent information about this function. -
Page 28: Caller Id
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 28 and hold the key of the last digit. Enter the first and second digits and press C C a a l l l l e e r r I I D D Caller ID lets you know who is calling by displaying the number of the person calling when your phone rings. -
Page 29: Entering And Editing Information
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 29 Entering and Editing Information E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n U U s s i i n n g g (Type Numbers): In T T 9 9 T T e e x x t t I I n n p p u u t t 123 (Numbers) mode, press... -
Page 30: Examples Using T9 Text Input
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 30 Entering and Editing Information Arab / Abc Mode smileys mode. Press the Navigation Key to cycle Use Arab mode for entering text. through the desired characters : This mode is used to enter both To select Character, Press the English and Arabic characters. -
Page 31: To Edit In Arab Mode
) ) T T e e x x t t i i n n p p u u t t Typing In ABC (Multi-tap) Mode 5. Display: Call the office. For example, to type “LG”, follow As you can see, the word these steps: changes after each key press. -
Page 32: Key Mapping For Arabic Entry
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 32 Entering and Editing Information T T o o E E d d i i t t i i n n A A r r a a b b M M o o d d e e Press Soft Key 2 , until the soft menu changes to T9Arab or Arab mode. -
Page 33: Menu Features
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 33 Menu Features G G e e n n e e r r a a l l G G u u i i d d e e l l i i n n e e s s t t o o M M e e n n u u N N o o t t e e key is equivalent to A A c c c c e e s s s s a a n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s... -
Page 34: Messages
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 34 Messages 1. Messages SMS supports 160 characters(160 in English ). Text message and Voice Mailbox become available as soon as the 1 1 . . 1 1 W W r r i i t t e e m m e e s s s s a a g g e e power is on. -
Page 35: Inbox
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 35 1 1 . . 2 2 I I n n b b o o x x : Unread SMS Received Text messages, Page : Read SMS lists may be searched, and the 3. After selecting the desired contents may be viewed. -
Page 36: Reserved Message
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 36 Messages saved. 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, 2. Select Reserved message. 2. Select Outbox. 3. After selecting the desired 3. After selecting the desired item with , press message with ;... -
Page 37: Voice Mail
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 37 1 1 . . 8 8 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e h h i i s s t t o o r r y y 1. -
Page 38: Delete Messages
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 38 Messages 1. * .1 Priority Press Soft Key 1 Edit : To edit the contents entered. When sending a message, select Press Soft Key 2 Fwd : To Normal / Urgent / Emergency forward the contents selected. 1. -
Page 39: Contacts
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 39 Messages / Contacts 1. * .6 Delivery report 2. Contacts Allows you to customize delivery 2 2 . . 1 1 A A d d d d n n e e w w report.With this feature on You can store multiple contact Enable / Disable.cess... -
Page 40: Search
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 40 Contacts your record. group / View UIM only / Phone list / Export as VCard / N N o o t t e e Delete • Please contact your service provider for the memory of UIM card. 2 2 . -
Page 41: Speed Dials
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 41 2 2 . . 6 6 C C o o p p y y 4. Select your desired group using and Press You can copy entries from UIM 5. Press Soft Key 2 Add. card memory to Phone memory. -
Page 42: Capacity
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 42 Contacts / Call manager indicated as used 3. Call manager quantity/available quantity. 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu. 3 3 . . 1 1 C C a a l l l l h h i i s s t t o o r r y y 2. - Page 43 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 43 select Dialled calls, Received 3.1.2 Received calls calls, Missed calls, In call Allows you to view list of all memos, Entire history, Delete Received calls. history and press Maximum 120 (Missed + 2. Place a call by selecting the Received + Dialled + In call desired entry and press memos) numbers are possible.
- Page 44 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 44 Call manager Phone call / Send message / 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, Save to contacts / Call reject / Delete / Delete all 2. Press Soft Key 1 Options. 3. You may place a call by Phone call / Send message / pressing Save to contacts / Call reject /...
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Page 45: Call Duration
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 45 3.2.3. Sent counter 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, Displays total number of sent messages. 2. Select the item which it will erase with . Press 3 3 . . 3 3 C C a a l l l l d d i i v v e e r r t t delete. -
Page 46: Call Waiting
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 46 Call manager N N o o t t e e 2. Select Any key or Send key Contact your service provider for more only. information on Call Forward and Call Waiting. 3.6.2 Connection alert This alerts you that the call 3 3 . -
Page 47: My Stuff
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 47 Call manager / My stuff 3.6.5 SMS on Call Reject 4. My stuff Allows you to customize SMS on Allows you to check downloaded call reject. (Graphics/Sound), files(Photo / 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, Movie / MP3 / Video / Voice / VCard), default images, ringtones 2. -
Page 48: Default Ringtones
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 48 My stuff / Camera 2. Press to view default 5. Camera images saved on phone. Your multimedia phone comes with an easy-to-use built-in 4 4 . . 4 4 D D e e f f a a u u l l t t r r i i n n g g t t o o n n e e s s camera, which allows you to instantly take, view, and share Show you the list of sounds... - Page 49 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 49 8. Timer : No / 15 sec / 10 sec / 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, 5 sec / 3 sec 9. Filter : No / Negative / Aqua N N o o t t e e Pressing the Camera Key / Sepia / B&W ) for 3 seconds from...
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Page 50: Take Pictures
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 50 Camera 5 5 . . 3 3 T T a a k k e e f f u u n n p p i i c c t t u u r r e e s s Timer : No / 15 sec / 10 sec / 5 sec / 3 sec 1. -
Page 51: Take Movies
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 51 Effect Customize several 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, effect on slide show. Main theme Set the selected 2. Select the desired movie and slide show displayed on the press to play. main LCD. (Enable / Disable) 3. - Page 52 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 52 Camera 5.8.1 Auto save 5.8.4 Lock all albums 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, . Enter four-digit lock code(Default is 0000.). 2. Select Enable or Disable with then press 2.
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Page 53: Multimedia
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 53 Multimedia 6. Multimedia Soft Key 2: Allows you to change Repeat mode during 6 6 . . 1 1 M M P P 3 3 listening to MP3 file. Quick Access to MP3 Feature Up Navigation Key: Allows you to set repeating section. -
Page 54: Voice Recorder
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 54 Multimedia 6.2.1 Record new 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, 1. Press to begin recording. 2. Press to stop recording. 2. Use to highlight one of the settings and press Press to save. select it. Press Soft Key 2 Rename. -
Page 55: Game
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 55 Normal / X2 / X3) 3. Press Soft key 1 for below options: ● VOR(When there is no sound or noise during a Switch Off Exit this menu. record, activate pause Edit Channel Adjust and save function automatically.) - channels manually. -
Page 56: Organizer
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 56 Organizer 7. Organizer 3. Press Soft Key 1 Options: Delete / View all / By priorities 7 7 . . 1 1 S S c c h h e e d d u u l l e e r r / Calendar / Mark completed / Search to-do / Del. -
Page 57: Memo
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 57 7 7 . . 4 4 M M e e m m o o pages 29~32) press save it. Up to 40, can be saved. 4. Press Soft Key 1 Options to 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, input Symbol and ^.^. -
Page 58: Tools
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 58 Tools 8. Tools Always vibrate / Always bell. 6. With soft key 1 Type, select bell 8 8 . . 1 1 R R e e m m i i n n d d e e r r type and press to save. -
Page 59: Unit Converter
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 59 Volume, Temperature and 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, Velocity 2. Enter the Input for Source unit 2. Press and it displays the result in order. destination unit. 3. Select (multiplication) using 3. Press to select keys. -
Page 60: Bluetooth
Allows you to phone's Bluetooth ® (OPP) for VCard, JPG, MP3. You power Enable/Disable. may create and store 12 pairings within the MC256 and connect to 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, one device at a time. The approximate communication range for Bluetooth wireless technology ®... - Page 61 Bluetooth ® wireless connection Searched Devices menu once is dependent on your Bluetooth ® it has been located. Highlight devices. You may only be able to connect with one at one time. the device and press MC256 only support Mono...
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Page 62: Utk
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 62 Tools Headset, even if you use 2. Select Enable / Disable by Stereo Headset. using then press 8.7.3 My visibility 8.7.5 My device info Allows you to set whether your Allows you to edit the Bluetooth ®... -
Page 63: Settings
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 63 Settings 9. Settings 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, 9 9 . . 1 1 S S o o u u n n d d 2. Select effect tone type: Musical / Business / 9.1.1 Tones Xylophone / Piano 3. -
Page 64: Display
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 64 Settings 9.2.2 Theme & clock 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, Allows you to select a clock on 2. Select volume type: your mobile phone display. Ring tone / Key tone / Shutter 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, tone / Earpiece / Speaker phone / Alarm window / Menu 2. -
Page 65: Power Save
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 65 9 9 . . 3 3 P P o o w w e e r r s s a a v v e e 2. Set DialSize, DialColour, This feature helps conserve your DialFont. battery power by restricting the 3. - Page 66 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 66 Settings contact info, SMS or making a entering new password for 3 call/answering a call. For further times. If the new password assistance, please contact entered for 3 times do not match Service Provider care. D D e e f f a a u u l l t t each other, a message notifies so P P i i n n C C o o d d e e i i s s 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .
- Page 67 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 67 9.4.4 Auto key lock 9.4.7 Lock messages Allows you to set auto key lock. Allows you to set lock messages. 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, enter four-digit lock code enter four-digit lock code 2.
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Page 68: Language
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 68 Settings 9 9 . . 6 6 E E n n t t r r y y m m e e t t h h o o d d 3. Enter an Emergency number. Allows you to set the entry type. -
Page 69: My Phone Number
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 69 9 9 . . 0 0 L L i i n n e e s s p p e e e e d d status. 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, Allows you to check line speed. 1. -
Page 70: Call
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 70 Functions Used During a Call R R e e c c o o r r d d It allows you to note a phone number that the other person (During a Call : Soft 2 key) provides you during a call. -
Page 71: Call Volume
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 71 Options during the call. 2. Press Mute. ● To disable Mute Function: 1. Repeat the procedure. A A d d j j u u s s t t i i n n g g S S p p e e a a k k e e r r M M o o d d e e O O n n (During a Call : Press During a call, to activate or cancel speaker shortly, press... -
Page 72: Accessories
It supports AC 100~240 Volt, 50~60 Hz outlets. Battery N N o o t t e e Use only LG-approved battery. Your battery is only available for this model. Buying the right battery is the best way to ensure it is genuine and safe. -
Page 73: Frequently Asked Questions
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 73 Frequently Asked Questions F F r r e e q q u u e e n n t t l l y y a a s s k k e e d d q q u u e e s s t t i i o o n n s s Q : How do I clear past schedule stored in Q : How do I view the list of... - Page 74 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 74 Frequently Asked Questions A : Press Soft Key 1 M M e e n n u u C C o o n n t t a a c c t t s s C C a a l l l l m m a a n n a a g g e e r r G G r r o o u u p p s s e e t t t t i i n n g g s s .
- Page 75 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 75 Q : What is the difference Incoming / Outgoing between activating Calls, Sending / speaker during a call and Receiving SMS and Data activating it in Idle mode? Communication / FM A : If user want to use Radio and etc.
- Page 76 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 76 Frequently Asked Questions B B e e f f o o r r e e c c a a l l l l i i n n g g f f o o r r s s e e r r v v i i c c e e with your phone is described here before taking it for service Please check to see if any...
- Page 77 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 77 When showing Check this! symptoms like: When it echoes Called "Echo Phenomenon," it occurs if connection while connection volume is too high or caused by special is made with a properties(semi electronic telephone exchange) of the certain telephone machine on the other end.
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Page 78: Safety Guidelines
MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 78 Safety Guidelines T T I I A A S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n international standards bodies: ANSI C95.1 (1992) * Provided herein is the complete... - Page 79 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 79 phone as you would any other • Give full attention to driving -- telephone with the antenna driving safely is your first pointed up and over your responsibility; shoulder. • Use hands-free operation, if available;...
- Page 80 In the event of such vehicles. Check with the interference, you may want to manufacturer or its consult the LG Authorised representative regarding your Service Center to discuss vehicle. alternatives Optional for each You should also consult the phone manufacturer.
- Page 81 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 81 facility where posted notices so always marked clearly. Potential require. areas may include: fueling areas (such as gasoline stations); below Aircraft deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; FCC regulations prohibit using vehicles using liquefied your phone while in the air.
- Page 82 S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your...
- Page 83 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 83 ● ● The self-protection function of If you put your phone in a the battery cuts the power of pocket or bag without the phone when its operation covering the receptacle of the is in an abnormal state. In this phone (power plug pin), case, remove the battery from metallic articles (such as a...
- Page 84 If the phone does ● Using the phone in proximity to not work, take it to an LG receiving equipment (i.e., TV or Authorized Service Center. radio) may cause interference ● to the phone.
- Page 85 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 85 F F D D A A C C o o n n s s u u m m e e r r U U p p d d a a t t e e reproductive harm.
- Page 86 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 86 Safety Guidelines adverse health effects. Many level that is hazardous to the studies of low level RF exposures user. In such a case, FDA could have not found any biological require the manufacturers of effects.
- Page 87 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 87 possible effects of wireless Communications Commission phone use on human health. (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply FDA belongs to an interagency with FCC safety guidelines that working group of the federal limit RF exposure.
- Page 88 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 88 Safety Guidelines here to hand-held wireless phons and thus produce RF exposures with built-in antennas, often far below the FCC safety limits. called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” 4. What are the results of the phones.
- Page 89 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 89 disposed to develop cancer in the average period of phone use in absence of RF exposure. Other these studies was around three studies exposed the animals to years. RF for up to 22 hours per day. 5.
- Page 90 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 90 Safety Guidelines between the time of exposure to a FDA has been a leading cancer-causing agent and the participant in the World Health time tumors develop — if they do Organization International — may be many, many years. The Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) interpretation of epidemiological Project since its inception in 1996.
- Page 91 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 91 independent investigators. The FCC limit is consistent with the initial research will include both safety standards developed by laboratory studies and studies of the Institute of Electrical and wireless phone users. The CRADA Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and will also include a broad the National Council on Radiation assessment of additional research...
- Page 92 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 92 Safety Guidelines The Institute of Electrical and phone complies with safety Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is guidelines. developing a technical standard 9. What steps can I take to for measuring the radiofrequency reduce my exposure to energy (RF) exposure from radiofrequency energy from wireless phones and other...
- Page 93 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 93 the RF, since the exposure energy (RF), the measures level drops off dramatically described above would apply to with distance. For example, children and teenagers using you could use a headset and wireless phones. Reducing the carry the wireless phone away time of wireless phone use and from your body or use a...
- Page 94 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 94 Safety Guidelines 11. What about wireless phone interference from handheld interference with medical wireless phones and helped equipment? develop a voluntary standard Radiofrequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference...
- Page 95 MC256_Eng.qxd 2/1/08 1:44 PM Page 95 FDA continues to monitor the use • World Health of wireless phones for possible Organization(WHO) interactions with other medical International EMF Project devices. Should harmful (http://www.who.int/peh- interference be found to occur, emf/en/) FDA will conduct testing to •...