Welcome
Start Guide
TCS518517.1
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MBM64096001 (1.0) G Printed in Korea
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.................................................................... 2
Your Phone........................................................................... 4
Getting Started ..................................................................... 6
Home screen ...................................................................... 11
Unlock screen..................................................................... 13
Notification Panel ............................................................... 14
Call/Messaging .................................................................. 15
Contacts............................................................................. 16
Browser/Maps.................................................................... 17
Camera .............................................................................. 18
Camcorder ......................................................................... 18
Google account .................................................................. 19
Downloading applications................................................... 20
Email.................................................................................. 21
QuickMemo ........................................................................ 22
QSlide 2.0 .......................................................................... 23
QuickTranslator .................................................................. 24
Share Files with Android Beam™......................................... 25
Connect your phone with your computer ............................. 26
T-Mobile Applications ......................................................... 27
Accessories........................................................................ 29
Approved Firmware Versions............................................... 30
Safety Tips.......................................................................... 30
Information About Safeguarding Handsets.......................... 31
Emergency Dialing.............................................................. 32
Caring For Your Phone ........................................................ 32
Additional Information ........................................................ 33
For Your Safety ................................................................... 37
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INTRODUCTION
Support
This guide provides you with the information you need to
get started.
For more information and additional support, please visit
www.T-Mobile.com/support where you can:
• Register at My.T-Mobile.com to check your minutes,
pay your bill, upgrade your phone, and change your
rate plan.
• Review your phone’s User Manual and troubleshooting
FAQs.
• View the latest troubleshooting solutions in the
Support Forums or ask a question of your own.
You can also access account and device information from
your phone.
1 From the Home screen, touch
.
2 Under the Apps tab, touch T-Mobile My Account
.
2
Service
If you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your service
has not yet been activated, call Customer Care at 1-800-
937-8997 and a T-Mobile Activations representative will
assist you.
You will need the following information when activating
service:
• Service Agreement and agent code on your
Agreement.
• Your name, home address, home phone number, and
billing address.
• Your Social Security number, current driver’s license
number, and date of birth for credit check purposes.
• Your choice of T-Mobile plan and services (see www.T-
Mobile.com for latest plan information).
• Micro SIM serial number and IMEI number (located on
the box barcode label).
NOTE
For business and government accounts, please provide the
name of your company or government agency, address, and
tax ID.
NOTE
By activating service, you acknowledge that you have read,
understand, and agree to be bound by each of T-Mobile’s Terms
and Conditions, and your Service Agreement.
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Your Phone
Front view
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
Earpiece
Proximity Sensor
Front Camera Lens
Menu Key
Home Key : Return to
home screen from any
screen.
6
Back Key : Return to
the previous screen.
Exit an app after
using it.
6
5
4
7
8
9
7
8
9
3.5mm Headset Jack
Microphone(Sub)
IR(infrared) LED
10 Microphone(Main)
11 Charger/Accessory
Port
11 10
4
Side view
1
2
1
QuickButton Key (Customizable)
TIP: QuickButton
Press for quick access to your favorite app.
2
3
Power/Lock Key
Volume Keys
3
Rear view
1
2
9
8
7
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
Back Cover
6
7
8
9
MicroSD Card Slot
Back Camera Lens
Flash
NFC touch point
Fingertip Cutout
Battery
SIM Card Slot
External Speaker
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Getting Started
Before you start using the phone, you need to insert the
SIM card and battery.
Installing the SIM card and battery
1 Use the fingertip cutout to remove the back cover.
Fingertip
Cutout
2 Insert the Micro SIM card. Make sure the gold contact area
on the card is facing downwards.
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3 Insert the battery.
4 Place the back cover over the battery compartment and
press it downwards until it clicks into place.
To store multimedia files, such as pictures taken using the
camera, to an SD card, you must insert a memory card
into your phone.
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Installing the memory card
1 Use the fingertip cutout to remove the back cover.
Fingertip
Cutout
2 Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold
contact area is facing downwards.
NOTE
The memory card is sold separately.
Warning!
Do not insert or remove the memory card without first
unmounting it using the Storage menu. Otherwise the memory
card, as well as your phone, may become damaged and the data
stored on the memory card may get corrupted. To unmount the
memory card safely, touch
Unmount SD card OK
>
Apps tab > Settings Storage
>
>
>
.
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Charging your phone
A rechargeable Li-ion battery is used to power your
phone.
A USB Adapter, which is included with your phone,
is used to charge the battery. Ask your T-Mobile sales
representative for further details regarding approved
batteries and chargers.
Before using your phone for the first time, make sure the
battery is fully charged. An uncharged battery will fully
recharge after 3 hours.
USB Adapter
USB Cable
NOTE
Make sure the battery is installed before connecting the USB
Adapter. If the battery is not installed and the USB Adapter is
connected, the phone will not operate properly due to prolonged
power cycling. Also, removing the battery with the USB Adapter
connected may damage the device. Please unplug the USB
Adapter before removing the battery.
Warning!
If the touch screen does not function while the phone is in the
process of charging, it may be due to an unstable power supply.
As a result, disconnect the USB cable from the device or unplug
the USB Adapter from the power outlet.
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1 Connect the USB Adapter and USB cable (as shown on
the previous page).
2 Plug the USB cable (as shown on the next image) into the
phone’s Charger/Accessory Port.
NOTE
The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery
lifetime.
NOTE
Your phone has an internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or
damage this rear area, as that will cause loss of performance.
When charging your phone with a fully discharged battery, the
keypad LED will briefly flash indicating charging is occurring
in a mode designed to prevent battery damage. The blinking
will stop and normal charging will commence once a sufficient
minimum charge has been established.
Internal
Antenna
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Home screen
You can customize each screen by adding widgets or
shortcuts to your favorite applications.
Adding icons to the Home screen
Swipe your finger right or left to move through the
screens. Stop when you get to a screen that you want
to add items to.
Touch and hold an empty area in the Home screen.
Touch the Apps, Downloads, Widgets or Wallpapers
tabs, then select the item you want to add.
Touch
to add the desired icon on the Home
screen.
TIP!
Touch
to view all of your applications, then touch and hold
the application you want to add to the Home screen and place it
on the desired canvas. To delete an application, touch and hold
it, then drag it to the icon.
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Customizing an application icon on the Home
screen
You can edit the icons on the Quick Launch Bar and
Home screen by creating your own icons with the camera
or Gallery images.
1 Touch and hold an application icon until the canvas
grid is displayed, then release the icon. The editing icon
appears at the upper right side of the application
icon.
2 Touch the editing icon and select the desired icon design.
- or -
Touch Create photo icon to use an image from your
Gallery or take a picture to create an icon.
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Unlock screen
After a period of inactivity, the screen you are currently
viewing will be replaced by the lock screen to conserve
battery power.
Unlocking the screen
Press the Power/Lock Key
.
Slide the screen any direction.
Setting up the screen timeout duration
1 From the Home screen, touch the Menu Key
>
System settings
.
2 Select Display.
3 Touch Screen timeout and select the amount of time of
inactivity after which the screen turns off.
NOTE
To lock your screen using the pattern lock feature, touch the
Menu Key
lock Pattern. A short tutorial will guide you through the
process of setting a pattern lock.
>
System settings
>
Lock screen Select screen
>
>
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Notification Panel
Notification icons on the Status Bar report new messages,
calendar events, alarms, as well as ongoing events. The
Notifications Panel is displayed when the Status Bar is
swiped down. You can also access the QSlide apps and
Quick Settings from this screen.
<Quick Settings>
Turning features on/off
1 Touch and drag the Status Bar downwards to open the
Notifications Panel.
2 Touch the Quick Setting’s icons to turn the corresponding
features on/off.
To edit the Quick Settings
Swipe the Quick Settings to the left and touch
>
.
TIP!
To preserve battery life, turn off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS when
you are not using them.
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Call/Messaging
It only takes a few taps to make a call or send a message.
Making a call
1 From the Home screen, touch
.
2 Dial the number you want to call or start typing the name
of the contact.
3 After the number is entered, touch
.
Sending a message
1 From the Home screen, touch
.
2 Touch
3 Enter the name or number you want to send the message
to, or touch to select a number from Call logs,
to create a new message.
Contacts, Favorites, or Groups.
4 Compose your message and touch
.
NOTE
To answer an incoming call in locked screen, hold and slide
icon towards any direction. When the screen is unlocked, you
just need to touch the
icon to answer.
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Contacts
You can automatically synchronize the contacts on the
phone with any of your online address books or even
import contacts from another Micro-USIM card. To import/
export contacts, touch
>
Import/Export.
Creating a new contact
1 To create a new contact, touch and enter the
contact’s information.
2 Touch Add another field to see more categories.
3 Touch Save to save the contact.
NOTE
To add a number from a recent call to your contacts, locate the
number in your Call logs, touch the number. Touch
>
New
contact to create a new contact entry or touch Update contact
to add a new number to existing contacts.
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Browser/Maps
Use the Web browser to surf the Web with ease. Use Maps
during a journey to pinpoint your location and check for
traffic updates on your route.
Browsing the Web
1 From the Home screen, touch
>
.
2 Touch the URL bar at the top of the screen and enter the
web site address.
3 Touch
to navigate to the web site.
Using Maps
1 From the Home screen, touch
>
.
2 The following options are available.
•
•
•
Touch to search for locations.
Touch to find directions.
Touch to search for nearby restaurants, cafes,
attractions, etc.
•
Touch to apply layers, such as traffic, satellite, and
terrain, to the map.
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Camera
1 From the Home screen, touch
>
.
Swap camera
Voice shutter
Time catch shot
Mode switch
Capture
Shot mode
Setting
Gallery
Camcorder
1 From the Home screen, touch
>
.
Swap camera
Video size
Mode switch
Record
Live effect
Flash
Gallery
Setting
Share Photos or Videos
1 From the home screen, touch
2 Touch an album.
>
.
3 Touch
and then touch the image(s) you wish to share.
4 Touch Share.
5 Select how to share and follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE
To access the front-facing camera or camcorder, touch
.
Touch
to view and change camera/camcorder settings.
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Google account
The first time you open the Google application, you need
to sign in. If you do not have a Google account, you will be
prompted to create one.
Creating a Google account
1 From the home screen, touch
- or -
From the Home screen, touch
>
.
>
>
Accounts &
sync
>
ADD ACCOUNT Google.
>
2 Touch New to start the Gmail setup wizard.
NOTE
If you already have an account, touch Existing, enter your
account information, and touch
.
3 You then need to follow the setup instructions and enter
the necessary information to activate the account. Please
wait while the server creates your account.
TIP!
Once you have created your Gmail account, you can access
Gmail and Google Apps, and use Google’s many services on
the phone.
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Downloading applications
Download fun games and useful apps from Play Store.
Using Play Store
1 From the Home screen, touch
>
.
2 Touch a category from the homepage or touch
to
search for an app.
3 Touch Install or the Price button to download an app.
4 If you agree with the app’s access requirements, touch
ACCEPT.
5 The app will be downloaded and installed.
Managing applications
1 From the Home screen, touch
>
>
Apps.
2 Swipe to the left or right to change to the DOWNLOADED,
RUNNING, or ALL tab.
3 Touch an app to view detailed information, uninstall it, or
stop it from running in the background.
Moving applications
To manage the internal storage efficiently, you can move
applications from phone to the microSD card.
1 Touch
>
>
Apps.
2 Touch the downloaded application and then touch Move
to SD card.
TIP!
To launch a downloaded application, touch
from the Home
screen, then touch the Downloads tab and select the desired
app.
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Email
You can stay connected with MS Exchange and other
popular email providers.
Setting up an account
1 From the Home screen, touch
>
.
2 Select an email provider.
3 Enter your email address and password, then touch Next.
4 Follow the remaining instructions.
Sending an email
1 From the Home screen, touch
2 Touch
3 Enter your text. Touch
>
.
.
to attach a file (if needed).
to send the email.
4 Touch
TIP!
You can set sound and vibration alerts to notify you when you
receive a new email. While the Email app is open, touch the
Menu Key
>
Settings > touch the desired email account >
swipe the screen down to the NOTIFICATIONS section.
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QuickMemo
The QuickMemo feature allows you to create memos and
capture screen shots.
1 To access the QuickMemo feature, slide the Status Bar
downwards and touch
.
2 Select the desired menu option from Pen type, Color, and
Eraser. Then create a memo.
3 Touch
in the Edit menu to save the memo. To exit
QuickMemo at any time, touch the Back Key
.
TIP!
Touch to overlay the current memo on the screen and use the
phone continuously. Touch to select if you want to use the
current screen or a note image as the background. Touch
to
share the memo with others via any of the available applications.
NOTE
You can also access QuickMemo by quickly pressing the
QuickButton Key. (When default app is QuickMemo.)
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QSlide 2.0
The QSlide 2.0 feature enables an overlay on your
phone’s display for easy multi-tasking.
1 Open the Notifications Panel and touch the desired app
from the QSlide apps section.
- or -
While using an application that supports QSlide 2.0,
touch . The function will be displayed continuously
as a small window on your screen.
OR
2 The following options are available.
Touch to return to full
window view.
Slide to adjust
transparency.
Touch to exit the QSlide
2.0 function.
NOTE
The QSlide 2.0 feature can support up to two windows at the
same time.
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QuickTranslator
Simply aim the camera of your smartphone at the foreign
sentence you want to understand. You can get the real-
time translation anywhere and anytime.
You can buy additional dictionaries for offline translation
from the Play Store.
1 From the Home screen, touch
>
.
2 Touch Word, Line or Block.
3 Select the desired languages at the top of the screen.
4 Aim the phone at the text you want to translate and hold it
for a few seconds until the translation is complete.
QuickTranslator options
Home language
Destination language
Translation of word
Translation of sentence
(Per Line only)
Translation of block
Flash
NOTE
Only one dictionary is provided free of charge. Additional
dictionaries must be purchased.
NOTE
There may be a difference in the rate of recognization
depending on the size, font, color, brightness and angle of the
letters that need to be translated.
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Share Files with Android Beam™
Android Beam uses Near Field Communication (NFC)
to quickly and easily share files such as browser pages,
contacts, images, and music with another NFC-capable
device.
1 Before you begin, make sure NFC
and Android
Beam are enabled on your phone.
2 With the content you want to send on the screen, place
your phone back to back with another NFC-capable
device to activate data exchange.
3 Touch the content to send it.
NOTE
To turn NFC and Android Beam on or off, swipe down from the
top of the screen and touch
>
Share & Connect.
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Connect your phone with your
computer
By connecting your phone to a PC, you can transfer data
to and from directly.
Transferring music, photos and videos using
Media sync (MTP) mode
1 Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable.
2 Select the Media sync (MTP) option on the USB
connection type screen.
3 Your phone will appear as another hard drive on your
computer. Click on the drive to view it. Copy the files from
your PC to the drive folder.
4 When you’re finished transferring files, swipe the Status
Bar down and touch USB connected > Charge only. You
may now safely unplug your device.
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T-Mobile Applications
Visual Voicemail
The Visual Voicemail application allows users to view
a list of people who left voicemail messages on your
phone. You can listen to your message without being
limited by the date.
1 From the Home screen, touch
>
.
2 A list of the voicemail messages will be displayed.
Important!
If this is the first time accessing Visual Voicemail, you may be
prompted to enter a new PIN code and touch Next to activate
Visual Voicemail.
NOTE
To use your phone’s Visual Voicemail capability, you must have
the Visual Voicemail service added to your rate plan.
3 Touch an on-screen voicemail message to play it.
T-Mobile Name ID
Name ID is a feature that you can purchase for an
additional monthly charge that lets you modify the
on-screen Caller ID information. Name ID identifies
unknown callers by Name, City, and State.
1 From the Home screen, touch
>
.
2 Choose an on-screen option.
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T-Mobile TV
This application lets you watch live TV and Video on
Demand on your phone.
1 From the Home screen, touch
>
. The T-Mobile
Terms and Conditions page will be shown.
2 Touch Accept if you accept the Terms and Conditions.
– or –
Touch Exit to close the application.
3 Set your location settings.
4 Touch any of the available categories to begin viewing.
NOTE
T-Mobile TV must be configured over network before first use.
30-days free offer is available for a limited time and subject
to change. Unsubscribe during the first 30 days to avoid any
charges; access to free content will remain available. See
T-Mobile TV app for details. Qualifying service and/or Wi-Fi
connection required.
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Accessories
Whether you want a charger, a fashionable carrying case,
a Bluetooth headset, or you just want to browse for fun
extras, T-Mobile is the place to shop for all your phone
accessories. Here are a few examples…
Portable Battery Pack
Headset
MicroUSB Car Charger
To purchase accessories for your phone, visit T-Mobile.
com, call 1.800.204.2449, or visit your nearest T-Mobile
store.
Accessory selection subject to change and may vary by
location.
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Approved Firmware Versions
This device will only operate with firmware versions that
have been approved for use by T-Mobile and the device
manufacturer. If unauthorized firmware is placed on the
device it will not function.
Safety Tips
Consider device compatibility
If you have a pacemaker or hearing aid, check with your
doctor to make sure it is safe for you to use a cell phone.
In some cases, cellular radio frequencies can disrupt the
performance of other electronic equipment. If you have
questions about the interaction between your phone
and any other piece of electronic equipment, ask the
equipment manufacturer.
Drive safely
When you are driving, T-Mobile encourages you to use
your phone in a safe and sensible manner. Here are a
few tips:
• Assess road conditions before answering your phone.
Your safety is more important than any call.
• Prepare your hands-free headset, if you have one, or
turn on your speakerphone, before you
start moving.
• Keep your phone close. If it rings and you discover it’s
in the back seat, do NOT crawl over the seat to answer
it while driving.
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• Pre-program frequently used numbers into your phone
for easy, one-touch dialing.
• Remember that laws prohibiting or restricting the use
of a cell phone while driving may apply in your area.
Information About Safeguarding
Handsets
T-Mobile encourages customers to take appropriate
measures to secure their handsets and invites them to
take advantage of the features available on this handset
to help secure it from theft and/or other unauthorized
access and use. This handset has a locking function (e.g.,
user-defined codes or patterns) that can serve as a first
line of defense against unauthorized use or access to
stored information. Preloaded security applications that
allow customers to track or locate misplaced devices can
be found on several T-Mobile devices. Remote locking
and wiping capabilities are also available to T-Mobile
customers that have elected to subscribe to the Mobile
Security service offered by our partner, Assurant, along
with insurance to help replace lost or stolen devices.
Lost or stolen devices should be immediately reported to
T-Mobile so that proper measures can be taken to protect
PrivacyResources.aspx
NOTE
Mobile Security is not an insurance product.
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Emergency Dialing
Although all phones are equipped with 9-1-1 emergency
calling, this phone may or may not permit its location to
be approximated during a 9-1-1 call.*
* Availability of this feature depends on upgrades to the (a)
wireless network and (b) 9-1-1 calling system that are required
to be installed by the local 9-1-1 response agency or public
safety answering point (PSAP); these upgrades may not be
available everywhere within our wireless coverage area or your
roaming area. This approximation of the phone’s location and
the transmittal of location information are subject to emergency
situations, transmission limits, network problems/limitations,
interconnecting carrier problems, your phone, buildings/tunnels,
signal strength and atmospheric/topographical conditions, and
may be curtailed, interrupted, dropped or refused. The phone’s
approximate location is transmitted to the local 9-1-1 response
agency or PSAP while the call is in progress; this approximation
is intended solely to aid the PSAP in dispatching emergency
assistance or to limit the search area for emergency services
personnel. You should not rely solely on a phone for essential
communications (such as a medical or other emergency).
Please see T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
for additional service restrictions and details.
Caring For Your Phone
Your phone is a complex electronic device; think of it as a
mini-computer. Here are some tips to help you extend the
life of your new device:
Do not get your device wet. Water will damage your
phone and accessories. Even a small amount of moisture
can cause damage.
Protect your phone’s touch screen. Your phone’s touch
screen is delicate. Guard against scratches by using a
screen protector or by keeping it in a protective case.
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Use the original manufacturer’s batteries and
accessories. Non-approved batteries and accessories
can harm you and damage your phone.
Do not use damaged accessories. Do not attempt to
charge your phone if the charger has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or is otherwise damaged; doing so
may damage your phone. If your charger or any other
accessory is damaged, replace it or take it to a qualified
service dealer.
Additional Information
Use of some content or features may incur separate,
additional charges, require qualifying service and/or
access to a Wi-Fi connection.
Wi-Fi: Device will not transition between Wi-Fi and the
cellular network. Devices using wireless connections may
be vulnerable to unauthorized attempts to access data
and software stored on the device. Plan data allotment
applies to use by connected devices sharing Wi-Fi. Use
of connected devices subject to T-Mobile Terms and
Conditions.
Mobile Security: Capable phone required; technical
limitations may prevent certain features (e.g., LOCK) from
working on certain phones. For a list of eligible devices,
location history features of Mobile Security can cause
your phone’s battery life to diminish more quickly. Device
must be powered on, have text messaging capability,
and be within the T-Mobile coverage area for Mobile
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Security features to function. Data usage applies for
download and use of Mobile Security. As with other
software, Mobile Security may be disabled or uninstalled
by other applications, software, devices or hacking. In
this event the protective features of Mobile Security may
not function properly. In addition, even though installed,
Mobile Security may not function properly due to other
prior installed software on your device.
Messaging/Data: You will be charged for all messaging
and data sent by or to you through the network,
regardless of whether or not data is received. Character
length/file size of messages/attachments may be
limited. T-Mobile is not liable for content of messages/
attachments or for any failures, delays or errors in any
T-Mobile generated alerts or notifications. Your data
session, plan, or service may be slowed, suspended,
terminated, or restricted if you use your service in a
way that interferes with or impacts our network or ability
to provide quality service to other users, if you roam
for a significant portion of your usage, or if you use a
disproportionate amount of bandwidth during a billing
cycle. You may not use your plan or device for prohibited
uses.
Downloads/Applications: T-Mobile is not responsible for
any third party content or Web site you may be able to
access using your phone. Additional charges may apply;
not all downloads available on all phones. You obtain
no rights in downloads; duration of use may be limited
and downloads may be stored solely for use with your
phone. T-Mobile is not responsible for any download lost
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due to your error. T-Mobile is not responsible for Apps,
including download, installation, use, transmission failure,
interruption or delay, third party advertisements you may
encounter while using an App, alterations any App may
make to the functionality of your device, including any
changes that may affect your T-Mobile plan, service,
or billing or any content or website you may be able to
,
access through an App.
Hearing Aid Compatibility: 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 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.
Device, screen and accessory images simulated.
See brochures and Terms and Conditions (including
arbitration provision) at T-Mobile.com, for rate plan
information, charges for features and services, and
restrictions and details, including important limitations
on availability and reliability of 9-1-1 emergency service
when using Wi-Fi calling
.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are owned by the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and are used by T-Mobile under
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license T-Mobile and the magenta color are registered
trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG. The Visual
Voicemail and T-Mobile TV icons are trademarks, of
T-Mobile USA, Inc. Android, Google, Google Play Store,
Google Maps, and Gmail are trademarks of Google Inc.
©2013 T-Mobile USA, Inc.
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For Your Safety
Safety Information
Please read and observe the following information
for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent
damage.
WARNING!
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
Caution
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.
• Repairs under warranty, at LG’s option, may include
replacement parts or boards that are either new or
reconditioned, provided that they have functionality
equal to that of the parts being replaced.
• 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.
• Only use the battery for the system for which it is
specified.
• Only use the battery with a charging system that has
been qualified with the system per this standard. Use
of an unqualified 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.
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• Replace the battery only with another battery that
has been qualified with the system per this standard,
IEEE-Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualified 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.
• Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or
other hazard.
• For those host devices that utilize a USB port as a
charging source, the host device’s user manual shall
include a statement that the phone shall only be
connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or
have completed the USB-IF compliance program.
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.
• Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning
storms to avoid electric shock or fire.
• Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the
battery pack charger abroad.
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Battery Information and Care
• 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 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. Short-circuit of the terminal may
damage the battery and cause an explosion. 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.
• Never store your phone in temperature less than -4 °F
or greater than 122 °F.
• Charging temperature range is between 32 °F
and 113 °F. Do not charge the battery out of
recommended temperature range. Charging out of
recommended range might cause the generating heat
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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 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 first time, if it emits
a bad smell, you see rust on it, or anything else
abnormal, do not use the equipment and bring the
battery to the shop which it was bought.
• Keep batteries away from babies and small children.
If children use the battery, their parents or legal
guardians are responsible for supervising and teaching
them about the safe handling of batteries and how to
use batteries according to the manual with care.
• If liquid from the battery rubs against skin or
clothing, wash with fresh water. It may cause the skin
inflammation. Remove and do not use the battery. Be
careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as
earphone, connection parts of the phone, etc.). This
could cause asphyxiation or suffocation resulting in
serious injury or death.
• Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is
being charged. It may cause an electric shock or
seriously damage your phone.
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• Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone
as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric
shock or fire.
• Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene,
thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. This
could cause a fire.
• Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after
the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power
consumption of the charger.
Care and Maintenance
Your mobile device is a product of superior design
and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty
obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many
years:
Keep your Mobile Device away from:
Liquids of any kind
Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity,
and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic
circuits. If the mobile device does get wet, do not
accelerate drying with the use of an oven, microwave, or
dryer, because this may damage the mobile device and
could cause a fire or explosion.
Do not use the mobile device with a wet hand.
Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage
to the mobile device.
Extreme heat or cold
Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C
/ 113°F.
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Microwaves
Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven.
Doing so may cause a fire or explosion.
Dust and dirt
Do not expose your mobile device to dust, dirt, or sand.
Sunscreen lotion
Do not expose or wear your device to any liquid like
sunscreen lotion.
Doing so may cause your device to or damage to the
mobile device.
Cleaning solutions
Do 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 vibration
Do 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
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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 loss
of data.
• 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.
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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 statement
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that causes undesired operation.
Part 15.21 statement
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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. 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.
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• 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.
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING!
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 Operation
This device was tested for typical use with the back of
the phone kept 0.39 inches (1 cm) from the body. To
comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum
separation distance of 0.39 inches (1 cm) must be
maintained between the user’s body and the back of the
phone. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and Micro SIMilar
accessories containing metallic components may not be
used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain
0.39 inches (1 cm) distance between the user’s body
and the back of the phone and have not been tested for
compliance with FCC RF exposure limits.
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Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna
(Optional, if available.)
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches
(20 cm) between the user / bystander and vehicle-
mounted external antenna. For more information about
Caution
Use 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.
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
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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
“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.”
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 available for sale to the public, it must be tested
by the manufacturer and 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
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“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 value for this model phone when
tested for use at the ear is 0.98 W/kg and when worn
on the body, as described in this user guide, is 1.28
W/kg (body-worn 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
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FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of
ID ZNFD500.
For more information about SARs, see the FCC’s OET
Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins or visit
the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association
cfm/AID/10371. You may also wish to contact the
manufacturer of your phone.
Can I minimize my RF exposure?
If you are concerned about RF, there are several Micro
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.
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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
to: NRPB, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11 ORQ, United
Kingdom. Copies of the UK’s annual reports on 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 Administration
FDA Consumer magazine
November-December 2000
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Telephone: (888) INFO-FDA
Cell Phones > Research.)
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20554
Telephone: (888) 225-5322
Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones
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
International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection
c/o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz
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Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1
85764 Oberschleissheim
Germany
Telephone: 011 49 1888 333 2156
American National Standards Institute
1819 L Street, N.W., 6th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036
Telephone: (202) 293-8020
National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800
Bethesda, MD 20814-3095
Telephone: (301) 657-2652
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society,
Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR)
of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers
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
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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 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.
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Tips on Efficient Operation
For 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 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 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.
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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.
FDA Consumer Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center
for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer
Update on Mobile Phones:
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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 in the microwave range
while being used. They also emit very low levels of
RF when in idle 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.
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 inconsistent
results.
2. What is the FDA’s role concerning the safety of
wireless phones?
Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of
radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless
phones before they can be sold, as it does with new
drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has
authority to take action if wireless phones are shown
to emit Radio Frequency (RF) energy at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such a case, the FDA could
require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify
users of the health hazard and to repair, replace, or recall
the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data does not justify
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FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the wireless
phone industry to take a number of steps, including the
following:
• Support needed research into possible biological
effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;
• Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF
exposure to the user that is not necessary for device
function; and
• Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with
the best possible information 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 working 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 United 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.
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The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless
phone networks 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 thousands 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.
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 short distance
between the phone and the user’s head.
These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety guidelines
that were developed 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 person’s RF exposure
decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the
source. The so-called “cordless phones,” which have a
base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house,
typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus
produce RF exposures 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 studies have suffered from flaws in
their research methods. Animal experiments investigating
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the 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 animal 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
Micro 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 epidemiology studies have been published since
December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated
any possible association between the use of wireless
phones and primary brain 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 health effects
from 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 studies
was around three years.
5. What research is needed to decide whether RF
exposure from wireless phones poses a health
risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological
studies of people actually using wireless phones would
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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 if 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 some 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 many, many years. The interpretation
of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in
measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of
wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement,
such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which
model 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 studies are
conducted to address important questions about the
effects of exposure to Radio Frequency (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 needs 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.
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The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications &
Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative
Research And Development Agreement (CRADA) to do
research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides
the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts
in government, industry, and academic organizations.
CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts
with independent investigators. The initial research will
include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless
phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad
assessment of additional research needs in the context of
the latest research developments around the world.
7. How can I find out how much Radio Frequency
energy exposure I can get by using my wireless
phone?
All phones sold in the United States must comply with
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines
that limit Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposures. The
FCC established these guidelines in consultation with the
FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies.
The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless phones is
set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per
kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the
safety standards developed by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National
Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement.
The exposure limit takes into consideration the body’s
ability to remove heat from the tissues that absorb energy
from the wireless phone and is set well below levels
known to have effects. Manufacturers of wireless phones
must report the RF exposure level for each model of
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gov/oet/rfsafety) gives directions for locating the FCC
identification number on your phone so you can find your
phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing.
8. What has the FDA done to measure the Radio
Frequency energy coming from wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
is developing a technical standard for measuring the
Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposure from wireless
phones and other wireless handsets with the participation
and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The
standard, “Recommended Practice for Determining
the Spatial-Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the
Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices:
Experimental Techniques”, sets forth the first consistent
test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF
is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The
test method uses a tissue-Micro SIMulating model of
the human head. Standardized SAR test methodology
is expected to greatly improve the consistency of
measurements made at different laboratories on the
same phone. SAR is the measurement of the amount
of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body
or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg
(or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to
determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety
guidelines.
9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to
Radio Frequency energy from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products — and at this point
we do not know that there is — it is probably very small.
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But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential
risks, you can take a few Micro SIMple steps to minimize
your exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Since
time is a key factor in how much exposure a person
receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a
wireless phone will reduce RF exposure. If you must
conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every
day, you could place more distance between your body
and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops
off dramatically with distance. For example, you could
use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from
your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote
antenna. Again, the scientific data does not demonstrate
that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are
concerned about the RF exposure from these products,
you can use measures like those described above to
reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use.
10. What about children using wireless phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users
of wireless phones, including children and teenagers.
If you want to take steps to lower exposure to Radio
Frequency (RF) energy, the measures described above
would apply to children and teenagers using wireless
phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and
increasing the distance between the user and the RF
source will reduce RF exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national governments
have advised that children be discouraged from using
wireless phones at all. For example, the government in
the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a
recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no
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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 devices. For this reason, the
FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure
Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac
pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones.
This test method is now part of a standard sponsored
by the Association for the Advancement of Medical
Instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by
the FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other
groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will
allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers
and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI.
The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from
handheld wireless phones and helped develop a
voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies
test methods and performance requirements for hearing
aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs
when 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
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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:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety
Program
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation
Protection
(http://www.icnirp.de)
World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF
Project
(http://www.who.int/emf)
National Radiological Protection Board (UK)
(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/)
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless
phones in the areas where you drive and always obey
them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please
observe the following:
• Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first
responsibility;
• Use hands-free operation, if available;
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering
a call if driving conditions or the law require it.
HAC statement
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing
aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses.
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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 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.
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations
for Wireless Devices
While some wireless phones are used near some hearing
devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may
detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some
hearing devices are more immune than others to this
interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of
interference they generate.
The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating
system for wireless phones, to assist hearing device users
to find phones that may be compatible with their hearing
devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that
are rated have the rating on their box or a label located
on the box.
The ratings are not guarantees.
Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device
and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be
vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a
rated phone successfully.
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Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best
way to evaluate it for your personal needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC
requirements and are likely to generate less interference
to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4
is the better/higher of the two ratings.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements
and are 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 signal quality that’s
acceptable for normal operation.
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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.
To enter that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for
your phone is maintained, secondary transmitters such
as Bluetooth and WLAN components must be disabled
during a call.
For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones
Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid Accessibility http://www.
accesswireless.org/
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control http://www.
fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/hac_wireless.html
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