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1. LG Life s Good User Guide GS1 0 P N MMBBO386801 1 0 www lg com Printed in Korea Bluetooth QD ID B016032 Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GS170 phone 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 GS1 0 User Guide Contents For Your Safety 3 Getting to know your Installing the SIM Card amp Charging the Battery 42 Menu Map 43 Call History 44 Contacts 46 Messaging 47 Medidtiniacsoniad 50 Organizer 51 Web2gD coccion 53 Bluetooth 55 Settings ranea 57 Software Update 62 Accessories 63 2 GS170 User Guide For Your Safety Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage AN Caution 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 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 chargin2. 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 For Your Safety 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 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 8 GS170 User Guide Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card phone card bank book or subway ticket near your phone The magnetism of the phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip Talking on your phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality due to heat generated during use e 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 anten
3. 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 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 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 25 For Your Safety 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 emit ting 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
4. 6th Institute of Electrical Floor and Electronics Washington D C 20036 Engineers Telephone 202 http ewh ieee 293 8020 org soc embs comar http www ansi org For Your Safety TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver When ON it receives and sends out Radio Frequency RF signals In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commissions FCC adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U S and international 20 GS170 User Guide standards bodies ANSI C951 1992 NCRP Report 86 1986 ICNIRP 1996 American National Standards Institute National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements International Commis sion on Non lonizing Radiation Protection Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature For example over 120 scientists engineers and physi cians 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
5. 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 This publication is available at http www fcc gov oet rfsafety or through the FCC at 888 225 5322 or 888 CALL FCC What does SAR mean n 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 For Your Safety the FCC One of these limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption Rate or 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 va
6. For further information see the following additional resources websites current as of April 2005 For Your Safety U S Food and Drug Administration FDA Consumer magazine ovember December 2000 Telephone 888 NFO FDA http www fda gov Under c in the subject index select Cell Phones gt Research U S Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street SW Washington D C 20554 Telephone 888 225 5322 http www fcc gov oet rfsafety Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones http www iegmp org uk 18 GS170 User Guide Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices 283 Sparks Street Ottawa Ontario KIR 7X9 Canada Telephone 613 991 6990 World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Telephone O11 41 22 7912111 http wwwwho int mediacentre factsheets fs193 en International National Council on Commission on Non Radiation Protection lonizing Radiation and Measurements Protection 7910 Woodmont c o Bundesamt fur Avenue Suite 800 Strahlenschutz Bethesda MD 20814 Ingolstaedter Landstr 1 3095 85764 Oberschleis Telephone 301 sheim 657 2652 Germany http www ncrponline Telephone 011 49 1888 org en Engineering in http www icnirp de Medicine ba Biology American National Society Sommi Standards Institut ancaras institute COMAR of the 1819 L Street NW
7. OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect 22 GS170 User Guide that interference is taking place Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may want to consult your service provider or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this informa tion 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 manufac turer 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 Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations turn your phone OFF when in a blast
8. and Press any key Speed dialing You can assign a speed dial number to a frequently called contact Press the Contacts soft key from the Idle screen and select Speed Dial Highlight a Speed Dial digit press the Add soft key and then select a contact from your Contacts list Viewing your Call history If your network supports Calling Line Identification CLI you can check the call history of missed received and dialed calls Press from the idle screen to see your most recent calls 45 Contacts Searching for a contact 1 Press the Contacts soft key from the Idle screen 2 Select Contacts 3 Use the keypad to enter the name of the contact you want to call Or scroll through the contacts using the up and down directional keys Adding a new contact 1 Press the Contacts soft key and select New Contact 2 Enter the desired information be sure to press the Options soft key for more contact field options and press the Done soft key to save the contact 46 GS170 User Guide Adding a contact to a group You can save your contacts into different groups For example to keep your work colleagues and family separate There are a number of groups including Family Friends Colleagues School and VIP already set up on the phone In the list press View then call the desired member Sending a business card Press the Contacts soft key from the Idle screen choose My Busin
9. by lining up the cover as shown in the corresponding illustration below and then sliding it upwards until it snaps into place 6 To charge the battery unfasten the Headset Charger port cover on the right side of the pone and plug in the power adapter s connector into it Make sure that side B of the small end of the adapter facing upwards Plug in the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet WARNING Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on as this may damage the phone 42 GS170 User Guide Menu Map 1 Downloads 2 Call History 3 web2go 21 All Calls 31 Home 2 2 Missed Calls 3 2 Enter URL 2 3 Received Calls 3 3 Bookmarks 2 4 Dialed Calls 3 4 Saved pages 2 5 Call Duration 3 5 Recent pages J 3 6 Browser settings 4 Organizer 5 Messaging 6 Media 41 Alarm Clock 511 Create Message 6 1 Camera 4 2 Calendar 5 2 Inbox 6 2 Voice Recorder 4 3 Tasks 5 3 Audio Postcard 6 3 Pictures 4 4 Notes 5 4 Drafts 6 4 Sounds 4 5 Secret Notes 5 5 Sentbox 6 5 Games amp apps 4 6 Calculator 5 6 Saved items 6 6 Other Files 4 7 Stopwatch 5 7 Voicemail 4 8 Date Finder 5 8 Emoticons 4 9 Unit Converter 5 9 Message 410 World Clock Settings 411 Settings 7 Help 8 Contacts 9 Settings 811 Contacts 91 Profiles 8 2 New Contact 9 2 Display 8 3 Speed Dial 9 3 Connectivity 8 4 Groups 9 4 Call 8 5 Service Dial 9 5 Phone Numbers 9 6 Network 8 6 Own Nu
10. conditions or the law require it 40 GS170 User Guide Getting to know your phone Main screen Directional key Left soft key Message key Press to create a new text message Call key Places and answers incoming calls T Mobile 4cu SK Gmnof Zeas Brv Iwz o Ow Hi Volume Key Center soft key Right soft key Camera key Press to access the Camera L End Power key Ends or rejects a call Returns to the standby screen from any menu Hold down for 3 seconds to turn he phone on or off 4 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 Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children SIM Card Instructions 1 Slide the battery cover downwards and lift it away from the phone 2 Lift the battery up and out to remove it 3 Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot Make sure hat the card s gold contacts are facing downwards 4 Align the battery s gold contacts with the gold contacts on the phone s battery compartment and press down on the battery until it snaps into place 5 Replace the battery cover
11. 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 Interna tional Electro Magnetic Fields EMF Project since its inception in 1996 An influential result of this work has been the development 32 GS170 User Guide of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establish ment of new research programs around the world The project has also helped develop a series of public informa tion documents on EMF issues The FDA and the Cellu lar Telecommunications amp Internet Association CTIA have a formal Cooperative Research And Development Agreement CRADA to do research on wireless phone safety The FDA provides the scien tific oversight obtaining input from experts in government industry and academic organiza tions CTIA funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investiga 7 How can find out tors The initial research how much Radio will include both Frequency energy laboratory studies and exposure can get studies of wireless phone by using my wireless users The CRADA will phone also include a broad All phones sold in assessment of additional
12. 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 the effects of Radio Frequency RF energy exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other labo ratories 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 29 For Your Safety development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer causing chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones so we do not know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health Three large epidemiology stud ies have been published since December 2000 Between them the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wire less phones and primary 30 GS170 User Guide brain cancer glioma meningioma or acoustic neuroma tumors of the brain or salivary gland leukemia or other cancers None of th
13. on the FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone net works rely upon While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves 21 For Your Safety 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 28 GS170 User Guide 3 What kinds of phones are the sub ject 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
14. recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists 26 GSI7O User Guide Although the existing scientific data does not justify 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 e 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 re sponsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level The following agencies belong to this working group e 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 regula tory 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
15. spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day you could place 35 For Your Safety 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 36 GS170 User Guide 10 What about chil dren 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 govern ments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all For example the govern ment in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000 Th
16. the United States research needs in the must comply with context of the latest Federal Communications research developments Commission FCC around the world guidelines that limit Radio Frequency RF energy exposures The FCC established these guidelines in consulta tion 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 33 For Your Safety 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 wire less 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 identification number on your phone so you can find your phone s RF exposure level in the online listing 34 GS170 User Guide 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 R
17. F 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 Communica tions Devices Experi mental 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 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 measure ment 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 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 But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks you can take a few simple steps to minimize your expo sure to Radio Frequency RF energy Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives reducing the amount of time
18. Saved Pages While browsing with web2go you can save the web pages using Save items on the Options menu To access the Saved Pages press the Menu soft key select web2go and then select Saved Pages Accessing a Recent Pages To access the Recent Pages press the Menu soft key select web2go and then select Recent Pages 53 Web2go Changing web browser settings To change the web browser settings press the Menu soft key select web2go and then select Browser Settings You can edit the Profiles Appearance settings Cache Cookies and Security settings 54 GS170 User Guide Bluetooth Changing your Bluetooth settings 1 Press the Menu soft key select Settings then select Connectivity Choose Bluetooth 2 Select Settings The following options are available e My Visibility Choose whether to show or hide your device to other Bluetooth devices My Device Name Allows you to set a name for your LG GST7O e Supported Services Shows the Bluetooth profiles that your phone supports e 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 1 Check that your GS170 s Bluetooth functionality is On and Visible You can change your visibility in the Bluetooth Settings menu by selecting My Visibility then
19. Visible 2 Select Search New Device from the Bluetooth menu 3 When the search is completed Add and Refresh will appear on screen Highlight the device you want to pair with and press 55 Bluetooth the Add soft key Then enter the matching passcodes 4 If necessary enter or confirm matching passcodes for both devices 5 Your phone will then connect to the other device 56 GS170 User Guide Settings Press the Menu soft key from the Idle screen and select Settings for the following options Profiles Allows you to select a sound profile for your phone You can also personalize each profile by highlighting the profile you want to edit and press the Options soft key then press Edit For example highlight the Silent mode press the Options soft key then press Edit and set the Vibrate alert Flight mode Use this option to activate or deactivate flight mode When Flight mode is active you will not be able to make calls or connect to the internet Display Allows you to personalize various display settings Changing your connectivity settings Your connectivity settings have already been set up by your network operator so you can enjoy your new phone straightaway If you want to change any settings use this menu Press the Menu soft key from the Idle screen select Settings and select Connectivity Your options are Bluetooth Set up your GST70 for Bluetoot
20. an approved replacement antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attach ments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations Phone Operation NORMAL POSITION Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate 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 How ever certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone 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 21 For Your Safety with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research Persons with pacemak ers 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
21. aring aid at the same time This standard was approved 38 GS170 User Guide by the IEEE in 2000 The FDA continues to monitor the use of wire less 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 12 Where can http www who int emf find additional National Radiological information Protection Board UK For additional informa _ http www hpa org tion please refer to the uk radiation following resources FDA web page on wireless phones http www fda gov Radiation EmittingProd ucts RadiationEmitting ProductsandProcedures HomeBusinessandEnt ertainment CellPhones default htm Federal Communications Commission FCC RF Safety Program http www fcc gov oet rfsafety nternational Commis sion on Non lonizing Radiation Protection http www icnirp de World Health Organiza tion WHO International EMF Project 39 For Your Safety 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 e Give full attention to driving driving safely is your first responsibility Use hands free operation if available e Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
22. ded temperature range Charging out of recommended range might cause the generating heat or serious damage of battery And also it might cause the deterioration of battery s 6 GS170 User Guide 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
23. e 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 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 31 For Your Safety 6 What is the FDA do ing to find out more about the possible health
24. ediately and requires a security code to unlock e 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 You will need to enter the security code to reset your phone Note The security code is OOOO by default Network The Network feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area Note Consult your carrier regarding Roaming capabilities and possible additional charges e Automatic You are connected to the first available network when roaming e Manual The phone begins searching for available networks Highlight the desired network and then press center soft key The phone scans the selected network and attempts to connect If a connection is available you are connected Application Settings This menu allows you to change the available settings for Messaging Browser and Java Memory Manager You can use the memory manager to determine how each memory is used and see how much space is available in the following storage locations Handset common memory Handset reserved memory SIM memory Phone Information This feature allows you to view the following phone information Phone Number M
25. ephone numbers from anywhere in the continental United States Tel 1 800 793 8896 or Fax 1 800 448 4026 Or visit http us lgservice com Correspondence may also be mailed to LG Electronics Service Mobile Handsets PO 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 A PRINTED WITH soy INK
26. eplace or refund the purchase price of any unit that does not conform to this limited warranty LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent reconditioned refur bished or new units or parts or any units In addition LG will not re install or back up any data applications or software that you have added to your phone It is therefore recommended that you back up any such data or information prior to sending the unit to LG to avoid the permanent loss of such information 4 STATE LAW RIGHTS No other express warranty is applicable to this product THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN LG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or conse quential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 5 HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service please call or fax to the following tel
27. ess card press the Options soft key and choose Send business card This 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 Bluetooth Messaging Your GST7O includes functions to send text messages and multimedia messages and as well as the network s service messages Sending a message 1 Press the Menu soft key select Messaging and choose Create Message 2 Select Message and a new message editor will open The message editor allows you to send Text message and Multimedia messages into one intuitive and easy way lf you enter text only without adding attachments your message will be sent as a text message 3 Enter the number or e mail address of the recipient 4 Scroll down to the Text field and enter your message 5 Press the Options soft key and choose Insert to add an Image Sound Clip Schedule Business Card Note Text Field Task or a Text template 6 Press the Send soft key to send the message Entering text You can enter alphanumeric characters using the phone s keypad The following text input methods are available in the phone T9 mode Abc mode and 123 mode 47 Messaging Note Some fields may allow only one text input mode e g telephone number in address book fields T9 mode T9 mode uses a built in dictionary to recognize words you re entering based on the key se
28. ess the Menu soft key and select Media to access the following options Camera Taking a photo Use this option to take pictures You can also press the Camera key from the Idle screen Voice recorder Use the Voice recorder function to record voice memos or other sounds Pictures The Pictures folder contains default images and pictures taken on your phone s camera 50 GS170 User Guide Sounds The Sounds folder contains ringtones voice recordings and default sounds 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 Organizer Press the Menu soft key and select Organizer for the following options Alarm Clock You can set up to 5 alarm clocks to go off at a specified time Calendar The Calendar allows you to keep track of schedule appointments A square cursor is located on the current date You can move the cursor to another date using the navigation keys Tasks You can view edit delete and add tasks Notes You can view edit delete and add notes to yourself Secret Notes You can view edit delete and add secret notes to yourself Your security code needs to be entered when accessing this menu thus preventing anyone who does not have the code from accessing it Calculator The Calculat
29. ey 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 equip ment 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 37 For Your Safety 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 compat ible he
30. fferent regions 63 Limited 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 workman ship according to the following terms and conditions 1 The limited warranty for the product extends for TWELVE 12 MONTHS be ginning 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 determined by the unit s manufacture date code 2 The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser end user 3 This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in the U S including Alaska Hawaii U S Territories and Canada 4 The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be free of defects at the time of shipment and therefore shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms 5 Upon request from LG the consumer must provide information to reason ably 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 2 WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 1 Defects
31. fire Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery pack charger abroad 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 For Your Safety e Recharge the battery after long periods of non use to maximize battery life Battery life will vary due to usage pattern and environmental conditions e Never store your phone in temperature less than 4 F or greater than 122 F e Charging temperature range is between 32 F and 113 F Do not charge the battery out of recommen
32. g 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 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 3 For Your Safety 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 4 GS170 User Guide e 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 e Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or
33. h use You can adapt your visibility to other devices or connect to devices your phone is paired with 57 Settings e Internet profiles This menu shows the Internet profiles You can create new profiles delete or edit them using the Options menu However you cannot delete or edit default configurations Access points This menu shows the access points list You can create new profiles delete or edit them by using the Options menu However you cannot delete or edit default configurations Changing the call settings You can set the menu relevant to a call Press the Menu soft key select Settings and choose Call The following options are available 58 GS170 User Guide e Call divert Choose whether to divert your calls and when to divert them Send my number Depending on your network provider this option allows you to choose whether your number will be displayed when you call someone Auto redial Allows you to choose if you want your phone to automatically redial the last number if you were unable to connect Answer mode Choose whether to answer the phone using Send key opening the flip or pressing any key BT answer mode Allows you to set the answer mode for when a Bluetooth device is connected to the phone Free call timer Allows you to set a predetermined number of minutes so that you can keep track of minutes used Minute minder Allows your phone to no
34. ing area or in areas posted Turn off two way radio Obey all signs and instructions 23 For Your Safety Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instruc tions 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 24 GSI7O User Guide 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 and Drug FDA Administra tion s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones The U S Food 1 Do wireless phones pose a health haz ard The available scientific
35. lines 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 6 inches 1 5 cm from the body To comply with FCC RF exposure re quirements a minimum separation 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 Third party belt clips holsters and similar accessories containing metallic com ponents should not be used Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain 0 6 inches 1 5 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 Vehicle Mounted External Antenna Optional if available To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements keep 8 inches 20 cm between the user bystander and ve hicle mounted external antenna For more information about RF exposure visit the FCC website at www fcc gov 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
36. lue of a wireless phone while operating can be less than the reported SAR value This is because the SAR value may 14 GS170 User Guide 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 91 W kg and when worn on the body as described in this user guide is 0 54 W kg body worn measurements differ among phone models depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements While there may be dif ferences 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 FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http www fcc gov oet ea fccid after searching on GST70 For more information ab
37. mber 97 Application 8 7 My Business Settings Card 9 8 Memory 8 8 Settings Manager 9 9 Phone Information 43 Call History Making a call 1 From the Idle screen enter the number you wish to dial by using the keypad To delete a digit press ES 2 Press to initiate the call 3 To end the call press TIP To enter when making an international call press and hold gy Making a call from your contacts 1 Press the Contacts soft key from the Idle screen 2 Select Contacts from the list that is displayed 3 Using the keypad enter the first letter of the contact you want to call 44 GS170 User Guide 4 Press the View soft key and then select Call or press to initiate the call Answering and rejecting a call When your phone rings open the flip or press depending on your Answer mode setting to answer the call When your phone rings during an incoming call you can silence the ringing by pressing the Up volume key the Silent soft key or reject the call by pressing the right soft key twice when you press the Silent soft key the option changes to Reject Note that during the call you can control the voice volume by pressing the side volume keys TIP You can change the settings on your phone to answer calls in different ways Press the Menu soft key select Settings and choose Call Select Answer mode and choose from Press send key Open flip
38. na The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use repair of 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 Use accessories such as earphones and headsets with caution Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna the phone or upgrade unnecessarily of the software Please backup your important phone numbers Ringtones text messages voice messages pictures For Your Safety FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two condi tions 1 This device and its accessories may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device and its accessories must accept any interference received including interference that causes undesired operation 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 10 GS170 User Guide adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regu lated transmitters Those guide
39. odel Number and Software Version 61 Software Update LG Mobile Phone data communication Software Update cable or batteries Program during the update may For more information seriously damage your on installing and using Mobile phone As the this program please visit manufacturer takes http update lgmobile no responsibility for com loss of data during the This feature allows you update process you are to update your software advised to back up any to the latest version important information in quickly and conveniently advance for safekeeping over the Internet without needing to visit our service center As the mobile phone software update program requires your full attention throughout the update process please make sure you check all instructions and notes that appear at each step before moving on to the next step Please note that removing the USB 62 GS170 User Guide Accessories There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone some may be sold separately You can select these options according to your personal communication requirements Consult your local dealer for availability Items described below may be optional Travel Adapter Battery Stereo headset User Guide e Learn more about your GST7O GSI70 User Guide NOTE Always use genuine LG accessories Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty e Accessories may vary in di
40. or damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and customary manner Defects or damages from abnormal use abnormal conditions improper e storage exposure to moisture or dampness unauthorized modifications unauthorized connections unauthorized repair misuse neglect abuse ac cident alteration improper installation or other acts which are not the fault of LG including damage caused by shipping blown fuses spills of food or liquid 3 Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in mate rial or workmanship 4 That the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period 5 Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible 6 This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied either in fact or by operations of law statutory or otherwise including but not limited to any implied warranty of marketability or fitness for a particular use 7 Damage resulting from use of non LG approved accessories 8 All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal customer use 9 Products operated outside published maximum ratings 10 Products used or obtained in a rental program 11 Consumables such as fuses 3 WHAT LG WILL DO LG will at its sole option either repair r
41. or function allows your phone to calculate simple mathematical equations 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 51 Organizer Unit Converter This function allows you to convert various types of measurements into units you desire World Clock You can add a required city to the list of world clock You can also check the current time and major cities around the world Remember to adjust for Daylight Savings if necessary Settings This feature allows you to configure various settings for the Organizer function 52 GS170 User Guide 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 Please note that access to all websites may be not be possible due to your phone s limited capacity 1 Press the Menu soft key and select web2go 2 To access the Web2go homepage directly select Home Alternately select Enter URL and type in your desired URL Accessing Bookmarks To access the Bookmarks press the Menu soft key from the Idle screen select web2go then select Bookmarks Accessing a
42. out SARs see the FCC s OET Bulletins 56 and 65 at http www fcc gov Bureaus Engi neering_Technology Documents bulletins or visit the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association website at http www ctia org consumer_info index cfm AID 10371 You may also wish to contact the manufac turer of your phone Can minimize my RF exposure If you are concerned about RF there are several simple steps you can take to minimize your RF exposure You can of course reduce your talk time You can 15 For Your Safety 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 emis sions 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 16 GS170 User Guide 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
43. outside of the vehicle You should also read and follow your wireless phone manufacturer s instructions for the safe operation of your phone 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 na tional 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 http www dh gov uk search mo bile or you can write to NRPB Chilton Didcot Oxon OX11 ORQ United Kingdom Copies of the UK s annual reports on mobile phones and RF are available online at www iegmp org uk 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 Where can get further information about RF emissions
44. quences you press Simply press each number key once for each letter to enter a word and the dictionary will recognize the word once all the letters are entered Abc mode This mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the required letter once twice three or four times until the letter is displayed 48 GS170 User Guide In a text field toggle between Abc and T9 text entry mode by holding down Ey 123 mode This mode allows you to enter numbers You can also add numbers while remaining in T9 or Abc mode by pressing and holding the desired key In a text field press EJ until 123 appears on the top right of your screen Message folders Press the Menu soft key select Messaging The following options are available Create Message Allows you to create new messages Inbox Recently received messages are placed into your Inbox Audio Postcard Allows you to create a new Audio Postcard Drafts Saved message drafts are located in this folder Sentbox Recently sent messages are placed here Saved items You can access your Saved Messages Text templates and Multimedia templates Voicemail Allows you to call your voicemail to check voice messages Emoticons Displays a list of emoticons and allows you to create edit and delete emoticons Message Settings Allows you to set the configuration for your message settings 49 Media Pr
45. skin burn Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna For Your Safety 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 ques tions 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 12 GS170 User Guide Food and Drug Admin istration 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 community at large believes that the weight of scientific evidence does not show an association between exposure to radiofre quency RF from cell phones and adverse health outcomes Still the scientific commu nity 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 joint FDA FCC website at http www fda gov under c in the subject index select Cell Phones gt Research You can also contact the FDA toll free at
46. tify you with a tone every time a certain amount of time passes Save new number If set to On the phone will prompt you to save a new unsaved number after a call is completed Call waiting Depending on your network provider this option allows you to be alerted when you have a call waiting Call reject Allows you to reject incoming calls by type of caller for example from a certain Group unregistered numbers and more Fixed dial numbers Choose a list of numbers that can be called from your phone You ll need your PIN2 code from your operator Only numbers included in the fixed dial list can be called from your phone if this option is turned on TTY Select to turn TTY On TTY Off Hearing Aid Select to turn Hearing Aid On Hearing Aid Off 59 Settings Phone Date amp Time Allows you to set your date and time settings on your phone Language Allows you to set the phone menu and display language Shortcuts Allows you to set shortcuts that you can access from the Idle screen by pressing the left directional key Security This function allows you to change your security settings to keep your GST7O and the important information it holds protected The following options are available e PIN code request This function requires a PIN code to be entered 60 GS170 User Guide every time the phone is turned on Phone lock This function locks your phone imm
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