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Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact phone GS170 by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
For Your Safety 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 emble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
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When using the power plug, ensure that it’s fi rmly connected. If not, 4 GS170 | User Guide it may cause excessive heat or fi re. If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without...
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• The battery pack has protection circuit to avoid the danger. Do not use near places that can generate static electricity more than 100V which could damage the protection circuit. Damaged protection circuits may generate smoke, rupture or ignite. • When using the battery for the fi...
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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.
Bodily Contact During Operation This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separa- tion distance of 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone, including the antenna, whether extended or retracted.
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What does “SAR” mean? In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and 8 GS170 | User Guide other agencies, established RF exposure safety guidelines for wireless phones in the United States. Before a wireless phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested by the manufacturer and certifi...
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SAR information on this model phone is on fi le with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc. gov/oet/ea/fccid/ after searching on GS170. For more information about SARs, see the FCC’s OET Bulletins 56 and 65 at http://www.
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OX11 ORQ, United Kingdom. Copies of the UK’s annual reports on mobile phones and RF are available online at www.iegmp.org.uk 10 GS170 | User Guide and 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.
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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 World Health Organization Avenue 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...
For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body 12 GS170 | User Guide of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1). The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards).
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Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers As- sociation 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.
(such as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. 14 GS170 | User Guide For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag infl ates with great force. DO NOT...
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They also emit very low levels of RF when in standby 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 health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects.
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“cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable 16 GS170 | User Guide Radio Frequency (RF) energy because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head.
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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.
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CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts with 18 GS170 | User Guide independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and stud- ies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will...
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phones must report the RF exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives directions for locating the FCC identifi cation number on your phone so you can fi nd your phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing. 8.
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Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly 20 GS170 | User Guide precautionary; it was not based on scientifi c evidence that any health hazard exists. 11. What about wireless phone interference...
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a person uses a “compatible” phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.
Message key Press to create a new text message. Call key Places and answers (incoming) calls. 22 GS170 | User Guide Volume Key Center soft key Right soft key Camera key Press to access the Camera. End/Power key Ends or rejects a call.
Installing the SIM Card and Charging the Battery Installing the SIM Card When you start your cellular service, you are provided with a SIM card that is loaded with your subscription details, any optional services available, and many other features. Important! : The SIM card and its contents can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card.
4.6. Calculator 4.7. Stopwatch 4.8. Date Finder 4.9. Unit Converter 4.10. World Clock 4.11. Settings 7. Help 24 GS170 | User Guide 2. Call History 2.1. All Calls 2.2. Missed Calls 2.3. Received Calls 2.4. Dialed Calls 2.5. Call Duration 5.
Call History Making a call From the Idle screen, enter the number you wish to dial by using the keypad. To delete a digit press Press to initiate the call. To end the call, press TIP! To enter + when making an international call, press and hold Making a call from your contacts Press the Contacts soft key from the Idle...
Press the Contacts soft key from the Idle screen, choose My Business card, press the Options soft key and choose Send business card. This 26 GS170 | User Guide allows you to send your saved contact details to another person as a business card. Choose to send as a Text message, Multimedia msg., or via...
Messaging Your GS170 includes functions to send text messages and multimedia messages and as well as the network’s service messages. Sending a message Press the Menu soft key, select Messaging, and choose Create Message Select Message and a new message editor will open.
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• Emoticons - Displays a list of emoticons and allows you to create, edit, and delete emoticons. 28 GS170 | User Guide • Message Settings - Allows you to set the configuration for your message settings. until ‘123’...
From here you can manage, send, or set sounds as ringtones. Games and apps Your GS170 comes with preloaded games to keep you amused when you have time to spare. Downloaded applications are saved to the Applications folder.
Calculator The Calculator function allows your phone to calculate simple mathematical equations. 30 GS170 | User Guide Stopwatch This option allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch. Date Finder This function allows you to find out what the date will be after a specified number of days.
Web2go Accessing the Web web2go(SM) is a portal to the Internet on your phone. You can view your favorite websites, download games, pictures and more. The browser opens to the homepage, by default. You can also manually enter an URL address and access the associated web page (if supported by your phone).
• My Address - View your Bluetooth address. Pairing with another Bluetooth device By pairing your GS170 and another device, the two devices can communicate and even share files (if the necessary profiles are supported).
Press the Menu soft key from the Idle screen, select Settings and select Connectivity. Your options are: • Bluetooth - Set up your GS170 for Bluetooth use. You can adapt your visibility to other devices or connect to devices your phone is paired with.
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Idle screen by pressing the left directional key. Security This function allows you to change your security settings to keep your GS170 and the important information it holds protected. The following options are available: • PIN code request - This function requires a PIN code to be entered every time the phone is turned on.
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• Lock If SIM is Changed - This function requires a PIN code to be entered every time a new SIM card is inserted. • Change codes - Allows you to change your PIN code, PIN2 code, and Security Code. Reset settings To reset all the phone’s settings to their factory defaults, use this menu.
Software Update LG Mobile Phone Software Update Program For more information on installing and using this program, please visit http://update. lgmobile.com. This feature allows you to update your software to the latest version quickly and conveniently over the Internet without needing to visit our service center.
Consult your local dealer for availability. (Items described below may be optional.) Battery Stereo headset User Guide Learn more about GS170 your GS170 User Guide NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may vary in different regions. Travel Adapter...
(5) Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to reasonably prove the date of purchase. (6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty.
LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.