LG Escape 2 Owners Manual

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Part 15.105 statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\
 class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed \
to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. T\
his equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not inst\
alled and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radi\
o communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular\
 installation. If 
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television re\
ception, which can 
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encourage\
d 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. 
  
 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.
Safety Information
Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper us\
e of your phone and 
to prevent damage. 
 Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the pr\
oduct.
   Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
  
 Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into t\
he battery, 
immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion o\
r other hazard. 
Such conditions may present the risk of fire or explosion. 
						

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   Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.
  
 Only use the battery with a charging system that has been LG-approved an\
d qualified 
with the system per IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an  unqualified and non-LG-app\
roved battery 
or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other haza\
rd.
  
 Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to c\
ontact battery 
terminals.
  
 Replace the battery only with another battery that has been LG-approved \
and qualified 
with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an unqualified \
and non-LG-
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 or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a 
hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center \
for inspection. 
  
 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 LG-approved battery charger. Otherwise, you may cause serious damage to 
your phone.
  
 Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery pack charg\
er 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 us\
e 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 c\
ord 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 
cause excessive heat or fire. If you put your phone in a pocket or bag w\
ithout 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 l\
ife. Battery life 
will vary due to usage pattern and environmental conditions.
  
 Please use only an LG-approved charging accessory to charge your LG phon\
e. Improper 
handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible cha\
rger, 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/32°F and 45°\
C/113°F. Do not 
charge the battery out of recommended temperature range. Charging out of\
 recommended 
range might cause the generating heat or serious damage of battery. And also, it might 
cause the deterioration of batterys characteristics and cycle life. 
						

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   Do not use or leave the battery under the blazing sun or in heated car b\
y 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 genera\
te 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 b\
ought.
  
 In case younger children use the battery, 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-ci\
rcuit 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 LG-approved battery charger. Otherwise, you may cause serious damage to 
your phone and risk of overheating, fire or explosion may occur.
  
 Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery pack charg\
er abroad.
  
 Talking on your phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality d\
ue 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  
						

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phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or f\
ire. Don’t short-
circuit the battery. Metallic articles such as a coin, paperclip or pen in your pocket or b\
ag 
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 a\
n explosion.
  
 Never use and unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/o\
r battery and 
could cause the battery to explode. Only use the batteries and chargers \
provided by LG. 
The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers\
. Only authorized 
personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Faulty installat\
ion 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 and may cause an explosion. Always cover the receptacle when not i\
n use.
  
 Don’t short-circuit the battery. Metallic articles such as a coin, paperclip or pen in your 
pocket or bag or contact with sharp objects including animal bites may s\
hort-circuit the + 
and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery) upon m\
oving. Short-circuit of 
the terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion. 
						

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General Notice
   Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your mouth or animals m\
outh may cause 
serious injury including a fire or explosion.
  
 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 d\
ue to heat 
generated during use.
  
 When the phone is not used for a long period time, store it in a safe pl\
ace 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 con\
tacts skin, it 
may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center \
to replace the 
damaged antenna.
  
 Do not immerse your phone in water, liquid, or expose to high humidity. If this happens, 
turn it off immediately and remove the battery. Immediately, take it to an LG Authorized 
Service Center.
  
 Do not paint your phone.
  
 The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repai\
r 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 delete\
d.) The 
manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data.
  
 When you use the phone in public places, set the ringtone to vibration s\
o you dont 
disturb others.
  
 Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear. 
						

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   Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure th\
at cables are 
tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
FDA Consumer Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health 
Consumer Update on Mobile Phones:
1.  Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems\
 are associated 
with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely 
safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of Radio Frequency (RF) energy i\
n the microwave 
range while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in sta\
ndby mode. 
Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue\
), exposure to low 
level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse h\
ealth effects. 
Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological eff\
ects. Some studies 
have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such findings have not been 
confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have \
had difficulty in 
reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsisten\
t results.
2.  What is the FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer prod\
ucts 
such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new dru\
gs or medical 
devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown t\
o 
emit Radio Frequency (RF) energy at a level that is hazardous to the u\
ser. In such a case, the 
FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users o\
f the health hazard 
and to repair, replace, or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. 
						

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Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory acti\
ons, the FDA has urged 
the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the fol\
lowing:
  Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the ty\
pe emitted by 
wireless phones;
  Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the us\
er that is not  necessary for device function; and
  Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible i\
nformation on  possible effects of wireless phone use on human health.
The FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies \
that have

 
responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated \
efforts at the federal 
level. The following agencies belong to this working group:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
  Environmental Protection Agency
  Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency worki\
ng group activities,

 
as well.
The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the \
Federal 
Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the Unite\
d States must 
comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. The FCC relies\
 on the FDA and 
other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones.
The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone network\
s rely upon. While 
these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones \
themselves, the RF 
exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousan\
ds of times lower 
than those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not\
 the subject of the 
safety questions discussed in this document. 
						

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3.  What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?
The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones \
with built-in antennas, 
often called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” phones. These \
types of wireless phones can expose 
the user to measurable Radio Frequency (RF) energy because of the shor\
t distance between 
the phone and the user’s head. 
These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety guidelines that were develo\
ped with the 
advice of the FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the\
 phone is located 
at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a persons 
RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source. \
The so-called 
“cordless phones,” which have a base unit connected to the telepho\
ne wiring in a house, 
typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposur\
es far below the FCC 
safety limits.
4.  What are the results of the research done already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many st\
udies have suffered 
from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating t\
he effects of Radio 
Frequency (RF) energy exposures characteristic of wireless phones have\
 yielded conflicting 
results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few anima\
l studies, however, 
have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of\
 cancer in 
laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that showed increased tumor development 
used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer\
-causing chemicals 
so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure\
. Other studies 
exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to 
the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we do not know\
 with certainty 
what the results of such studies mean for human health. Three large epid\
emiology studies 
have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies inves\
tigated any 
possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brai\
n cancer, glioma, 
meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, \
leukemia, or other 
cancers. None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful h\
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wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions about 
long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these stud\
ies was around 
three years.
5.  What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phon\
es poses 
a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of peopl\
e actually using 
wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime\
 animal exposure 
studies could be completed in a few years. However, very large numbers of animals 
would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect i\
f one exists. 
Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to \
human populations, 
but ten or more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers about s\
ome health 
effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a 
cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop — if they do — may be m\
any, many 
years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by diff\
iculties in measuring 
actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factor\
s affect this 
measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which mode\
l of phone is 
used.
6.  What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects\
 of wireless phone RF?
The FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of 
investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studi\
es are conducted to 
address important questions about the effects of exposure to Radio Frequ\
ency (RF) energy. 
The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International 
Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An \
influential result of 
this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research need\
s that has driven 
the establishment of new research programs around the world. The project\
 has also helped 
develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues.