LG Optimus 5 User Manual

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distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in 
December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using 
a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their 
recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was 
strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence 
that any health hazard exists.
11  What about wireless phone interference with medical 
equipment?
Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wireless phones can interact 
with some electronic...

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harmful interference be found to occur, the FDA will conduct 
testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the 
problem.
12 Where can I find additional information?
For additional information, please refer to the following 
resources:
FDA web page on wireless phones  
(http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmit
tingProductsandProcedures/HomeBusinessandEntertainment/
CellPhones/default.htm)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program...

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and learn to take advantage of valuable features most phones 
offer, including automatic redial and memory. Also, work to 
memorize the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial 
function without taking your attention off the road.
2  When available, use a handsfree device. A number of hands-
free wireless phone accessories are readily available today. 
Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your 
wireless phone or a speaker phone accessory, take advantage 
of these devices if...

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while driving, follow this simple tip - dial only a few numbers, 
check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
7  Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that 
may be distracting. Stressful or emotional conversations and 
driving do not mix; they are distracting and even dangerous 
when you are behind the wheel of a car. Make people you are 
talking with aware you are driving and if necessary, suspend 
conversations which have the potential to divert your attention 
from the...

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The above tips are meant as general guidelines. Before 
deciding to use your mobile device while operating a vehicle, it 
is recommended that you consult your applicable jurisdiction’s 
local laws or other regulations regarding such use.
Such laws or other regulations may prohibit or other wise 
restrict the manner in which a driver may use his or her phone 
while operating a vehicle
Consumer Information on SAR
(Specific Absorption Rate)
This Model Phone Meets the Government’s Requirements 
for...

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give additional protection to the public and to account for any 
variations in measurements.
Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions 
specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest 
certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although 
SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the 
actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well 
below the maximum value. Because the phone is designed 
to operate at multiple power levels to...

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with the FCC RF emission guidelines.
The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for 
use at the ear is  0.70 W/kg and when worn on the body, is 
0.57 W/kg. While there may be differences between SAR levels 
of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the 
government requirement for safe exposure.
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/fccid after searching on FCC ID...

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FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) 
Regulations for Wireless Devices
On July 10, 2003, the U.S.  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order 
in WT Docket 01-309 modified the exception of wireless phones 
under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to 
require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing-aids. 
The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access 
to telecommunications services for persons with hearing 
disabilities. 
While some wireless...

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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...

238LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
1 WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:
LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber 
unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in 
material and workmanship, according to the following terms 
and conditions:
(1)  The limited warranty for the product extends for TWELVE 
(12) MONTHS beginning on the date of purchase of the 
product with valid proof of purchase, or absent valid proof of 
purchase, FIFTEEN (15) MONTHS from date of manufacture 
as...