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Cleaning solutionsDo not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean 
the mobile device.
Wipe it with a soft cloths lightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution.
Shock or vibrationDo not drop, knock, or shake the mobile device.
Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.
Paint
Do not paint the mobile device. Paint can clog the device’smoving parts or 
ventilation openings and prevent proper operation.
General Notice• An emergency call can be made only within a service area. For an emergency 
call, make sure that you are within a service area and that the phone is turned 
on. 
• Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card, 
phone card, bank book, or subway ticket near your phone. The magnetism of 
the phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip.
• Talking on your phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality due 
to heat generated during use.
• When the phone is not used for a long period time, store it in a safe place 
with the power cord unplugged.
• Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may 
cause interference to the phone.
• Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna 
contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized 
Service Center to replace the damaged antenna.
• The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of 
the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup your important phone 
numbers. (Ringtones, text messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos 
could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the 
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• When you use the phone in public places, set the ringtone to vibration so you 
don’t disturb others.
• Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear.• Your phone is an electronic device that generates heat during normal 
operation. Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact in the absence of 
adequate ventilation may result in discomfort or minor burns. Therefore, use 
care when handling your phone during or immediately after operation.
Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure that 
cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
Part 15.19 statementThis device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference 
that may causes undesired operation.
Part 15.21 statementChange or Modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer 
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Part 15.105 statementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class 
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed 
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause harmful interference to radio communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. if this equipment does cause harmful interference or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
						

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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which 
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC RF Exposure InformationWARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United 
States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated 
safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic 
energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent 
with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards 
bodies. The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these 
international standards.
Bodily Contact During OperationThis device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of 
the phone kept 0.39 inches (1cm) between the user’s body and the back 
of the phone. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum 
separation distance of 0.39 inches (1cm) must be maintained between the 
user’s body and the back of the phone. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and 
similar accessories containing metallic components may not be used. Body-
worn accessories that cannot maintain 0.39 inches (1cm) separation distance 
between the user’s body and the back of the phone, and have not been tested 
for typical body-worn operations may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits 
and should be avoided.
CautionUse only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas (or modifications 
to the antenna) could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty 
and/or violate FCC regulations.
Don’t use the phone with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could 
cause a minor skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna. 
						

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Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions
Your wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio 
frequency energy during use. The following consumer information addresses 
commonly asked questions about the health effects of wireless phones.
Are wireless phones safe?Scientific research on the subject of wireless phones and radio frequency 
(“RF”) energy has been conducted worldwide for many years, and continues. 
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the 
Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) set policies and  procedures 
for wireless phones. The FDA issued a website publication on health issues 
related to cell phone usage where it states, “The scientific community at large 
… believes that the weight of scientific evidence does not show an association 
between exposure to radiofrequency (RF) from cell phones and adverse 
health outcomes. Still the scientific community does recommend conducting 
additional research to address gaps in knowledge. That research is being 
conducted around the world and FDA continues to monitor developments 
in this field. You can access the joint FDA/FCC  website at http://www.fda.
gov (under “C” in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research). You can 
also contact the FDA toll-free at (888) 463-6332 or (888) INFO-FDA. In 
June 2000, the FDA entered into a cooperative research and development 
agreement through which additional scientific research is being conducted. 
The FCC issued its own website  publication stating that “there is no scientific 
evidence that proves that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer or a variety 
of other problems, including headaches, dizziness or memory loss.” 
This publication is available at http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety or through the 
FCC at (888) 225-5322 or (888) CALL-FCC.
What does “SAR” mean?In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, and other  agencies, established RF exposure safety guidelines 
for wireless phones in the United States. Before  a wireless phone model is 
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certified to the FCC that it does not exceed limits established by the FCC. One 
of these limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption Rate, or “SAR.” SAR is a 
measure of the rate of absorption of  RF energy in the body. Tests for SAR are 
conducted with the phone transmitting at its highest power level in all tested 
frequency bands. Since 1996, the FCC has required that the SAR of handheld  
wireless phones not exceed 1.6 watts per kilogram, averaged over one gram of 
tissue. 
Although the SAR is determined at the highest power level, the actual SAR 
value of a wireless phone while operating can be less than the reported SAR 
value. This is because the SAR value may vary from call to call, depending 
on factors such as proximity to a cell site, the proximity of the phone to the 
body while in use, and the use of hands-free devices. Before a phone model is 
available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it 
does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement 
for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at 
the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model.
The highest SAR values are:
* Head: 0.42 W/kg
* Body (Body-worn/Hotspot): 1.15 W/kg
(body measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available 
accessories and FCC requirements).
While there may be differences between SAR levels of various phones and at 
various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with 
all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission 
guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and 
can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/
fccid/ after searching on FCC ID ZNFD851.
For more information about SARs, see the FCC’s OET Bulletins 56 and 65 at 
http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins  or 
visit the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association website at http://
www.ctia.org/consumer_info/index.cfm/AID/10371. You may also wish to contact 
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Can I minimize my RF exposure? If you are concerned about RF, there are several simple steps you can take 
to minimize your RF exposure. You can, of course, reduce your talk time. You 
can place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, as the 
exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. The FDA/FCC website 
states that “hands-free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience 
and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head 
because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed 
against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist 
or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb 
more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required to meet 
safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the head or 
against the body. Either configuration should result in compliance with the 
safety limit.” Also, if you use your wireless phone while in a car, you can use a 
phone with an antenna on the outside of the vehicle. You should also read and 
follow your wireless phone manufacturer’s instructions for the safe operation of 
your phone. 
Do wireless phones pose any special risks to children?The FDA/FCC website states that “the scientific evidence does not show a 
danger to users of wireless communication devices, including children.” The 
FDA/FCC website further states that “some groups sponsored by other national 
governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless 
phones at all”. For example, the Stewart Report from the United Kingdom 
[“UK”] made such a recommendation in December 2000. In this report a 
group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell 
phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. [The UK’s] recommendation to 
limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on 
scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. A copy of the UK’s leaflet is 
available at http://www.dh.gov.uk (search “mobile”), or you can write to: NRPB, 
Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11 ORQ, United Kingdom. Copies of the UK’s annual 
reports on mobile phones and RF are available online at www.iegmp.org.uk and  
						

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http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/ (search “mobile”). Parents who wish to reduce 
their children’s RF exposure may choose to restrict their children’s wireless 
phone use. 
Where can I get further information about RF emissions?For further information, see the following additional resources (websites current 
as of April 2005): 
U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationFDA Consumer magazine
November-December 2000
Telephone: (888) INFO-FDA
http://www.fda.gov (Under “C” in the subject index, select Cell Phones > 
Research.)
U.S. Federal Communications Commission445 12th Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20554
Telephone: (888) 225-5322
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety
Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phoneshttp://www.iegmp.org.uk 
Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks 
of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication 
Devices
283 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X9
Canada
Telephone: (613) 991-6990 
						

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World Health OrganizationAvenue Appia 20
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Telephone: 011 41 22 791 21 11
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protectionc/o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz
Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1
85764 Oberschleissheim
Germany
Telephone: 011 49 1888 333 2156
http://www.icnirp.de
American National Standards Institute1819 L Street, N.W., 6th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036
Telephone: (202) 293-8020
http://www.ansi.org
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800
Bethesda, MD  20814-3095
Telephone: (301) 657-2652 
http://www.ncrponline.org
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on 
Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and 
Electronics Engineers
http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/ 
						

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TIA Safety Information
The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld 
phones. 
Exposure to Radio Frequency SignalYour wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and 
receiver. When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted 
RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those 
guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. 
and international standards bodies:
     ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
      NCRP Report 86 (1986)
     ICNIRP (1996)
* American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation 
Protection and Measurements; International Commission on  Non-Ionizing 
Radiation Protection 
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the 
relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and 
physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed 
the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those 
standards).
Antenna CareUse only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized 
antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may 
violate FCC regulations.
Phone OperationNORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with 
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Tips on Efficient OperationFor your phone to operate most efficiently:
Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact 
with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a 
higher power level than otherwise needed.
Electronic DevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, 
certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from 
your wireless phone.
PacemakersThe Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum 
separation of six (6) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless 
phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. 
These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and 
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their 
pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;
• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for 
interference;
• Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that 
interference is taking place.
Hearing AidsSome digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the 
event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider (or 
call the customer service line to discuss alternatives). 
Other Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your 
device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your 
physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.