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likely to generate less interference
to hearing devices than phones
that are not labeled. T4 is the
better/ higher of the two ratings.
Hearing devices may also be rated.
Your hearing device manufacturer
or hearing health professional may
help you find this rating. Higher
ratings mean that the hearing
device is relatively immune to
interference noise. The hearing aid
and wireless phone rating values are
then added together. A sum of 5 is
considered acceptable for normal
use. A sum of 6 is considered for
best use.
In the above example, if a hearing
aid meets the M2 level rating and
the wireless phone meets the M3
level rating, the sum of the two
values equal M5. This should
provide the hearing aid user with
“normal usage” while using their
hearing aid with the particular
wireless phone. “Normal usage” in
this context is defined as a signalquality that’s acceptable for normal
operation.
The M mark is intended to be
synonymous with the U mark. The
T mark is intended to be
synonymous with the UT mark. The
M and T marks are recommended
by the Alliance for
Telecommunications Industries
Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT
marks are referenced in Section
20.19 of the FCC Rules. The HAC
rating and measurement procedure
are described in the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI)
C63.19 standard.
When you're talking over the cell
phone, it's recommended you'd
turn the BT (Bluetooth) mode off
for HAC.
This phone has been tested and
rated for use with hearing aids for
some of the wireless technologies
that it uses. However, there may be
some newer wireless technologies
used in this phone that have not
been tested yet for use with
hearing aids. It is important to try
the different features of this phone
thoroughly and in different
locations, using your hearing aid or
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cochlear implant, to determine if
you hear any interfering noise.
Consult your service provider or
the manufacturer of this phone for
information on hearing aid
compatibility. If you have questions
about return or exchange policies,
consult your service provider or
phone retailer.
Caution: Avoid potential
hearing loss.
Prolonged exposure to loud sounds
(including music) is the most
common cause of preventable
hearing loss. Some scientific
research suggests that using
portable audio devices, such asportable music players and cellular
telephones, at high volume settings
for long durations may lead to
permanent noise-induced hearing
loss. This includes the use of
headphones (including headsets,
earbuds and Bluetooth® or other
wireless devices). Exposure to very
loud sound has also been
associated in some studies with
tinnitus (a ringing in the ear),
hypersensitivity to sound and
distorted hearing. Individual
susceptibility to noise-induced
hearing loss and other potential
hearing problems varies.
The amount of sound produced by
a portable audio device varies
depending on the nature of the
sound, the device, the device
settings and the headphones. You
should follow some commonsense
recommendations when using any
portable audio device:
Set the volume in a quiet
environment and select the
lowest volume at which you can
hear adequately.
When using headphones, turn
the volume down if you cannot
hear the people speaking near
For information about
hearing aids and digital
wireless phones
Wireless Phones and Hearing
Aid Accessibility
http://www.accesswireless.org
/hearingaid/
FCC Hearing Aid
Compatibility and Volume
Control
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/cons
umerfacts/hac_wireles s.html
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you or if the person sitting next
to you can hear what you are
listening to.
Do not turn the volume up to
block out noisy surroundings. If
you choose to listen to your
portable device in a noisy
environment, use noise-
cancelling headphones to block
out background environmental
noise.
Limit the amount of time you
listen. As the volume increases,
less time is required before your
hearing could be affected.
Avoid using headphones after
exposure to extremely loud
noises, such as concerts, that
might cause temporary hearing
loss. Temporary hearing loss
might cause unsafe volumes to
sound normal. 
Do not listen at any volume that
causes you discomfort. If you
experience ringing in your ears,
hear muffled speech or
experience any temporary
hearing difficulty after listening
to your portable audio device,
discontinue use and consult your
doctor.
TIA Safety Information
The following is the complete TIA
Safety Information for wireless
handheld phones. 
Exposure to Radio Frequency
Signal
Your wireless handheld portable
phone is a low power radio
transmitter and receiver. When ON,
it receives and sends out Radio
Frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal
Communications Commissions
(FCC) adopted RF exposure
guidelines with safety levels for
handheld wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with the
safety standards previously set by
both U.S. and international
standards bodies:
ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
NCRP Report 86 (1986)
ICNIRP (1996)
* American National Standards
Institute; National Council on
Radiation Protection and
Measurements; International
Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection 
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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 Care
Use only the supplied or an
approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments could
damage the phone and may violate
FCC regulations.
Phone Operation
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the
phone as you would any other
telephone with the antenna pointed
up and over your shoulder.
Tips on Efficient Operation
For your phone to operate mostefficiently: Don’t touch the antenna
unnecessarily when the phone is in
use. Contact with the antenna
affects call quality and may cause
the phone to operate at a higher
power level than otherwise needed.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment
is shielded from RF signals.
However, certain electronic
equipment may not be shielded
against the RF signals from your
wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers
Association recommends that a
minimum separation of six (6)
inches be maintained between a
handheld wireless phone and a
pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker.
These recommendations are
consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations
of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
Should ALWAYS keep the phone
more than six (6) inches from their
pacemaker when the phone is
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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 Aids
Some digital wireless phones may
interfere with some hearing aids. In
the event of such interference, you
may want to consult your service
provider (or call the customer
service line to discuss alternatives). 
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal
medical device, consult the
manufacturer of your device to
determine if it is adequately
shielded from external RF energy.
Your physician may be able to
assist you in obtaining this
information. 
Health Care Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in health care
facilities when any regulations
posted in these areas instruct you
to do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may use equipment that
could be sensitive to external RF
energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly
installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor
vehicles. Check with the
manufacturer or its representative
regarding your vehicle. You should
also consult the manufacturer of
any equipment that has been
added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility
where posted notices so require.
Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your
phone while in the air. Switch OFF
your phone before boarding an
aircraft.
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Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting
operations, turn your phone OFF
when in a “blasting area” or in areas
posted: “Turn off two-way radio”.
Obey all signs and instructions.
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
Turn your phone OFF when in any
area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere and obey all signs and
instructions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even
death.
Areas with a potentially explosive
atmosphere are often, but not
always marked clearly. Potential
areas may include: fueling areas
(such as gasoline stations); below
deck on boats; fuel or chemical
transfer or storage facilities;
vehicles using liquefied petroleum
gas (such as propane or butane);
areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles (such as
grain, dust, or metal powders); and
any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off
your vehicle engine.
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air
Bag
An air bag inflates with great force.
DO NOT place objects, including
either installed or portable wireless
equipment, in the area over the air
bag or in the air bag deployment
area. If in-vehicle wireless
equipment is improperly installed
and the air bag inflates, serious
injury could result.
Safety Information
Please read and observe the
following information for safe and
proper use of your phone and to
prevent damage.
Violation of the
instructions may
cause minor or serious damage to
the product.
Do not disassemble or open
crush, bend or deform, puncture
or shred.
Do not modify or remanufacture,
attempt to insert foreign objects
into the battery, immerse or
expose to water or other liquids,
expose to fire, explosion or other
hazard. Such conditions may
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present the risk of fire or
explosion.
Only use the battery for the
system for which it is specified.
Only use the battery with a
charging system that has been
approved and qualified with the
system per IEEE-Std-1725-
2006. Use of an unqualified and
non-approved battery or charger
may present a risk of fire,
explosion, leakage, or other
hazard.
Do not short circuit a battery or
allow metallic conductive objects
to contact battery terminals.
Replace the battery only with
another battery that has been
approved and qualified with the
system per this standard, IEEE-
Std-1725-2006. Use of an
unqualified and non-approved
battery may present a risk of fire,
explosion, leakage or other
hazard.
Promptly dispose of used
batteries in accordance with local
regulations.
Battery usage by children should
be supervised.
Avoid dropping the phone,
battery or exposing the phone or
battery to a liquid. If the phone
or battery is dropped, especially
on a hard surface, or is exposed
to a liquid or comes into contact
with a sharp object take it to a
service center for inspection.
At least, one of the
Authentication methods may be
implemented. (e.g. H/W, S/W,
Mechanical, Hologram, etc.)
Improper battery use may result
in a fire, explosion or other
hazard.
Charger and Adapter Safety
The charger and adapter are
intended for indoor use only.
Insert the battery pack charger
vertically into the wall power
socket.
Only use the approved battery
charger. Otherwise, you may
cause serious damage to your
phone.
Use the correct adapter for your
phone when using the battery
pack charger abroad.
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Battery Information and Care
Always unplug the charger from
the wall socket after the phone
is fully charged to save
unnecessary power consumption
of the charger.
Please read the manual of
proper installation and removal
of the battery.
Please read the manual of
specified charger about charging
method.
Do not damage the power cord
by bending, twisting, or heating.
Do not use the plug if it is loose
as it may cause electric shock or
fire.
Do not place any heavy items
on the power cord. Do not allow
the power cord to be crimped as
it may cause electric shock or
fire.
Unplug the power cord prior to
cleaning your phone, and clean
the power plug pin when it’s
dirty. When using the power
plug, ensure that it’s firmly
connected. If not, it may causeexcessive heat or fire. If you put
your phone in a pocket or bag
without covering the receptacle
of the phone (power plug pin),
metallic articles (such as a coin,
paperclip or pen) may short-
circuit the phone. Always cover
the receptacle when not in use.
Recharge the battery after long
periods of non-use to maximize
battery life. Battery life will vary
due to usage pattern and
environmental conditions.
Please use only an approved
charging accessory to charge
your LG phone. Improper
handling of the charging port, as
well as the use of an
incompatible charger, may cause
damage to your phone and void
the warranty.
Never store your phone in
temperature less than -4°F or
greater than 122°F. Charge the
battery in range of 0°C ~ 45°C.
Charging temperature range is
regulated between 0°C and
45°C. Do not charge the battery
out of recommended
temperature range. Charging out
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of recommended range might
cause the generating heat or
serious damage of battery. And
also, it might cause the
deterioration of battery's
characteristics and cycle life.
Do not use or leave the battery
under the blazing sun or in
heated car by sunshine. The
battery may generate heat,
smoke or flame. And also, it
might cause the deterioration of
battery’s characteristics or cycle
life.
The battery pack has protection
circuit to avoid the danger. Do
not use nearby the place where
generates static electricity more
than 100V which gives damage
to the protection circuit. If the
protection circuit were broken,
the battery would generate
smoke, rupture or flame.
When the battery has rust, bad
smell or something abnormal at
first-time-using, do not use the
equipment and go to bring the
battery to the shop which it was
bought.
In case younger children use thebattery, their parents should
teach them how to use batteries
according to the manual with
care. 
If the skin or cloth is smeared
with liquid from the battery, wash
with fresh water. It may cause the
skin inflammation. Remove and
do not use the battery.
Do not handle the phone with
wet hands while it is being
charged. It may cause an electric
shock or seriously damage your
phone.
Do not place or answer calls
while charging the phone as it
may short-circuit the phone
and/or cause electric shock or
fire.
The charger and adapter are
intended for indoor use only.
Insert the battery pack charger
vertically into the wall power
socket.
Only use the approved battery
charger. Otherwise, you may
cause serious damage to your
phone and risk of overheating,
fire or explosion may occur.
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Use the correct adapter for your
phone when using the battery
pack charger abroad.
Talking on your phone for a long
period of time may reduce call
quality due to heat generated
during use.
Do not use harsh chemicals
(such as alcohol, benzene,
thinners, etc.) or detergents to
clean your phone. This could
cause a fire. Do not place or
answer calls while charging the
phone as it may short-circuit the
phone and/or cause electric
shock or fire. Don’t short-circuit
the battery. Metallic articles such
as a coin, paperclip or pen in
your pocket or bag may short-
circuit the + and – terminals of
the battery (metal strips on the
battery) upon moving. Short-
circuit of the terminal may
damage the battery and cause
an explosion.
Never use an unapproved battery
since this could damage the
phone and/or battery and could
cause the battery to explode.
Only use the batteries and
chargers provided by LG. Thewarranty will not be applied to
products provided by other
suppliers. Only authorized
personnel should service the
phone and its accessories. Faulty
installation or service may result
in accidents and consequently
invalidate the warranty.
Explosion, Shock, and Fire
Hazards
Do not put your phone in a
place subject to excessive dust
and keep the minimum required
distance between the power cord
and heat sources.
Unplug the power cord prior to
cleaning your phone, and clean
the power plug pin when it’s
dirty.
When using the power plug,
ensure that it’s firmly connected.
If not, it may cause excessive
heat or fire.
If you put your phone in a
pocket or bag without covering
the receptacle of the phone
(power plug pin), metallic articles
(such as a coin, paperclip or
pen) may short-circuit the phone
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