User Manual LX570 Ver. 1.1 2006. 01.
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 workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions: (1) The limited warranty for the product extends for ONE (1) year beginning on the data of purchase of the product.
(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program. (11) Consumables (such as fuses). 3. 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 INFOCOMM INC.
Part 15.21 statement " Change or Modifications that are 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.
Before You Start Safety Instructions WARNING! To reduce the electric shock, do not expose your phone in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom or the swimming pool. IMPORTANT! Please read the SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION on page 68 prior to using your phone.
For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov Caution For Battery Use z Do not disassemble. z Do not short-circuit. z Do not exposure to high temperature : 60 (140 ) z Do not incinerate. Caring for Battery Use z Must be recycled or disposed of properly Consumer Recycling Information and Logo Wireless…The New Recyclable Your wireless phone can be recycled.
Caution For Adapter (Charger) Use z Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone and void your warranty may burst causing injury to person and damage. z The charger or adapter is intended for indoor use only. z The charger or adapter is intended for indoor use only. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight nor use it in any place of high humidity, such as the bathroom.
Getting Started Unlocking Your Phone If you received your LX570 in the mail, you may need to unlock it before making calls. 1. Press the END/PWR Switch for 2~3 seconds. 2. Press Unlock soft key. 3. Enter your four-digit lock code. For security purposes, the code will not be visible as you type. Note: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your Social Security number, the last four digits of your Phone Number or 0000. View of Phone 1.
Installing and Removing the Battery To install the battery, insert the bottom of the battery into the opening on the back of the phone. Then, push the battery down until the latch clicks. To remove the battery, press down on the latch and remove the battery from the phone. Turning Your Phone On and Off To turn your phone on, move the On/Off Switch (near the antenna) to the ON position. Your phone performs a short self-test before letting you know it is operational.
Menu Navigation The Mouse Key lets you scroll circularly through menus quickly and easily. As you navigate through a menu, the options are highlighted (Highlighted Test Example ) . Select an option by highlighting it and pressing . The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. For example, if you want to view your last incoming call: Incoming 1. From the Main Menu, select RECENT CALLS and press 2. (It may already be highlighted.) 2.
After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds. You can also advance the cursor by pressing If you make a mistake, press or entering a character not on the same key. to move the cursor left or [CLR] to erase a character. To clear the entire entry, press and hold [CLR] for two seconds.
Display Icons Display icons are the symbols your phone uses to communicate important information.
Antenna The antenna on your LX570 provides maximum reception by extending of retracting it. !!! WARNING – CHOKING HAZARD – ANTENNA MAY BECOME DISLODGED Attempting to remove or repeated twisting of the antenna will loosen the materials securing it into antenna. Once the antenna is loosened or removed, only an authorized service provider Representative can restore the antenna’s original integrity. Do not attempt to remove or twist the antenna.
Using the AC Adapter To charge the battery, plug the AC Adapter into a standard wall outlet and connect it to the phone via the I/O Connector on the bottom of the phone. Alternatively, you can place the phone in the charging cradle provided with your phone and connect the AC Adapter to the back of the cradle. The battery Charge Status icon flashes during charging. When the battery is fully charged, the battery icon stops flashing.
Calling Experience When you use your phone on other PCS CDMA networks, your calling experience and call quality will be quite similar to what you experience when making calls within the Network. Although certain calling features may not be available, your phone calls are still private and secure. Correcting Dialing Mistakes To delete one digit at a time, press . To delete all digits, press and hole . Redialing Last Outgoing Number Press and hold [SEND] for 2 seconds.
z 2- Second pause – Inserts a two-second pause. (See “ Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” ) z Exit – Returns to the Main Menu. z A Phone Book Entry – Displays the Phone Book entry. To dial the entry’s speed-dealing number, press and hold [SEND]. To dial an alternate number, highlight it and press and hold [SEND]. ☞Tip! To speed dial a Phone Book entry from the Main Menu, press and hold the entry’s number.
Incoming Call Notification Depending on your settings, your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: z The phone rings or vibrates z The LED flashes green z The backlight illuminates z The screen displays an incoming call message z The phone number of the caller is displayed of the phone number is available z The caller’s name is displayed if the phone number is in your Phone Book The following options are also displayed. To select an option, highlight it and press [SEND].
Displaying Your Phone Number(phone book – not functioning) To display your phone number: 1. From the Main Menu, select SETTING & TOOLS. 2. And press 4 – 2 – 1. (System – Device Info – My Phone Number) Setting the Ring Volume to Vibrate To set the phone to Vibrate Mode, press the down Volume Control key until Ring Volume Vibrate is displayed. The phone will vibrate and – Vibrate On- is displayed above the Main Menu. To set the phone to Vibrate Mode using the Main Menu, see “Adjusting the Volume” .
Retrieving Page/Text Messages To retrieve page/text messages: 1. From the Messaging 2. Highlight Inbox and press [OK]. Highlight the message you want to display and press [OK]. To select an option, highlight it and press [OK]. Text Message options: z Forward z Save Quick-Text. z Add To Contacts z Lock z Message Info. Erasing All Page/Text Messages 1. From the Messages Menu, Press the Options Menu 2. Highlight Erase All and press [OK]. 3. Highlight Yes and press [OK].
Roaming on to Other Service Providers Roaming occurs when you are in an area serviced by another authorized service provider. When this situation occurs, the R icon and Digital Roam of Analog Roam are displayed. If there is no service available, the ☎ icon is displayed. (Call History- not functioning) Page/Text Messages For information on page/text messages, see “Retrieving Page/Text Messages” . Sounds Adjusting the Volume 1. From the Main Menu, highlight Sounds and press [OK]. 2.
Selecting Ring Types for Voice Calls To Select a Ring Type for Voice Calls: 1. From the Main Menu, highlight Sounds and press [OK]. 2. Highlight Ring Type and press [OK]. 3. Highlight Voice Calls and press [OK]. 4. Highlight With Caller ID, No Caller ID or Roaming and press [OK]. Note: If you select Roaming, the Ring Type is used for all incoming roaming calls. 5. Highlight a Ring Type and press [OK]. You will hear a preview of the Ring Type when you highlight it.
Tone Length Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems. To select a tone length: 1. From the Main Menu, highlight Sounds and press [OK]. 2. Highlight Tone Length and press [OK]. 3. Highlight Short of Long and press [OK]. Alert Notification To enable of disable alert sounds: 1. From the Main Menu, highlight Sounds and press [OK]. 2. Highlight Alerts and press [OK]. 3. Select an alert by highlighting it and pressing [OK].
Display Menu Security Accessing the Security Menu You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. If you forget your lock code, try using the last four digits of your Social Security number, the last four digits of your Phone Number or 0000. Security Menu To access the Security menu: 1. From the Main Menu, select SETTING & TOOLS and press 4 – 2 (System – Security). 2. Enter your lock code.
Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: 1. From the Security menu, highlight Change Lock and press [OK]. 2. Enter your new lock code. 3. Reenter your new lock code. Answering Your Phone with the Hands-Free Car Kit You can select different answering options when your phone is connected to the Hands-Free Car Kit. To answer calls automatically or by pressing any key: 1. From the Main Menu, highlight Setup and press [OK]. 2. Highlight Car Use and press [OK].
Safety Guideline Provided herein is the TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of this text in the terminal unit’s owner’s manual is required for CTIA Certification. TIA Safety Information Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices is required in the owner’s manual for CTIA Certification. Use of the remaining TIA language is encouraged when appropriate.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held 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) Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature.
DRIVING Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please: • 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 so require. ELECTRONIC DEVICES Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals.
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 be using 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.
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. Consumer Recycling Information and Logo Wireless…The New Recyclable Your wireless phone can be recycled.
FDA Consumer Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
• 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.
3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term “wireless phone” refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell,” “mobile,” or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head.
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.
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. FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations.
8. What has FDA done to measure the radiofrequency energy coming from wireless phones ? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the radiofrequency energy (RF) exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers.
Again, the scientific data do 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.
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 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.
Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission by the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
Additional information about Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) web-site at http://www.wow-com.com. ___________________________________________________________________________________ * In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue.
User Manual LX350 Ver. 1.1 2005. 8.
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 workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions: (1) The limited warranty for the product extends for ONE (1) year beginning on the data of purchase of the product.
(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program. (11) Consumables (such as fuses). 3. 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 INFOCOMM INC.
SUBJECT The phone LX350 has been designed to operate on the latest digital mobile communication technology, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). The phone LX350 support fully Multimedia - Dual color LCDs, 64poly Audio, 1.3M pixels Digital Camera, MPEG-4, Photo album, etc. This phone is the one of tri band Quad mode - 800Mhz CDMA, 1900Mhz PCS, 1500Mhz GPS.
Introduction Highlights Important Information Check Accessories Before You Start Safety Instructions SUBJECT ......................................................................................... 4 Introduction..................................................................................... 7 Highlights.................................................................................................... 7 Important Information ..........................................................................
Roaming With Your Phone ...................................................................... 17 Calling Experience ................................................................................... 18 Correcting Dialing Mistakes .................................................................... 18 In Call Options .......................................................................................... 19 Incoming Call Notification .......................................................................
Introduction Highlights Congratulations! Your new mobile phone will change your way of communicating and is a compact, lightweight personal communication system with added features for the person on the go. Our advanced digital mobile communication technology allows you to do the followings 1) Main Chipset : MSM6100, Memory(512Mbits NAND Flash + 256Mbits LP-SDRAM) 2) Display : Main LCD(128 x 160 pixels, 2.2 inch, 0.135 dot pitch, 262K colors OLED) Sub LCD(96 x 64 pixels, 1.3 inch, 0.
Before You Start Safety Instructions WARNING! To reduce the electric shock, do not expose your phone in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom, swimming pool. IMPORTANT! Please read the SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION on page 68 prior to using your phone.
For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov 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 conditions: (1) This device and its accessories may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device and its accessories must accept any interference received, including interference that cause undesired operation. Caution For Battery Use z Do not disassemble.
Caution For Adapter (Charger) Use z Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone and void your warranty may burst causing injury to person and damage. z The charger or adapter is intended for indoor use only. z The charger or adapter is intended for indoor use only. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight nor use it in any place of high humidity, such as the bathroom.
Getting Started Unlocking Your Phone If you received your LX350 in the mail, you may need to unlock it before making calls. 1. Press the END/PWR Switch for 2~3 seconds. 2. Press soft key Unlock. 3. Enter your four-digit lock code. For security purposes, the code will not be visible as you type. Note: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your Social Security number, the last four digits of your Phone Number or 0000. View of Phone 1.
Installing and Removing the Battery To install the battery, insert the bottom of the battery into the opening on the back of the phone. Then, push the battery down until the latch clicks. To remove the battery, press down on the latch and remove the battery from the phone. Turning Your Phone On and Off To turn your phone on, move the On/Off Switch (near the antenna) to the ON position. Your phone performs a short self-test before letting you know it is operational.
Menu Navigation The Mouse Key lets you scroll circularly through menus quickly and easily. As you navigate through a menu, the options are highlighted (Highlighted Test Example ) . Select an option by highlighting it and pressing . The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. For example, if you want to view your last incoming call: Incoming 1. From the Main Menu, select RECENT CALLS and press 2. (It may already be highlighted.) 2.
After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds. You can also advance the cursor by pressing If you make a mistake, press or entering a character not on the same key. to move the cursor left or [CLR] to erase a character. To clear the entire entry, press and hold [CLR] for two seconds.
Display Icons Display icons are the symbols your phone uses to communicate important information.
Antenna The antenna on your LX350 provides maximum reception by extending of retracting it. !!! WARNING – CHOKING HAZARD – ANTENNA MAY BECOME DISLODGED Attempting to remove or repeated twisting of the antenna will loosen the materials securing it into antenna. Once the antenna is loosened or removed, only an authorized service provider Representative can restore the antenna’s original integrity. Do not attempt to remove or twist the antenna.
Using the AC Adapter To charge the battery, plug the AC Adapter into a standard wall outlet and connect it to the phone via the I/O Connector on the bottom of the phone. Alternatively, you can place the phone in the charging cradle provided with your phone and connect the AC Adapter to the back of the cradle. The battery Charge Status icon flashes during charging. When the battery is fully charged, the battery icon stops flashing.
Calling Experience When you use your phone on other PCS CDMA networks, your calling experience and call quality will be quite similar to what you experience when making calls within the Network. Although certain calling features may not be available, your phone calls are still private and secure. Correcting Dialing Mistakes To delete one digit at a time, press . To delete all digits, press and hole . Redialing Last Outgoing Number Press and hold [SEND] for 2 seconds.
z 2- Second pause – Inserts a two-second pause. (See “ Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” ) z Exit – Returns to the Main Menu. z A Phone Book Entry – Displays the Phone Book entry. To dial the entry’s speed-dealing number, press and hold [SEND]. To dial an alternate number, highlight it and press and hold [SEND]. ☞Tip! To speed dial a Phone Book entry from the Main Menu, press and hold the entry’s number.
Incoming Call Notification Depending on your settings, your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: z The phone rings or vibrates z The LED flashes green z The backlight illuminates z The screen displays an incoming call message z The phone number of the caller is displayed of the phone number is available z The caller’s name is displayed if the phone number is in your Phone Book The following options are also displayed. To select an option, highlight it and press [SEND].
Displaying Your Phone Number(phone book – not functioning) To display your phone number: 1. From the Main Menu, select SETTING & TOOLS. 2. And press 4 – 2 – 1. (System – Device Info – My Phone Number) Setting the Ring Volume to Vibrate To set the phone to Vibrate Mode, press the down Volume Control key until Ring Volume Vibrate is displayed. The phone will vibrate and – Vibrate On- is displayed above the Main Menu. To set the phone to Vibrate Mode using the Main Menu, see “Adjusting the Volume” .
Getting the Most From Service MESSAGING MESSAGING 1. New Txt Msg 4. Sent 2. New Pix Msg 5. Drafts 3. Inbox 6. Voice Mail 4. Sent 7. Email 5. Drafts 8.Chat 6. Voice Mail 9. IM Settings OK Options Settings OK < SMS > Retrieving Page/Text Messages To retrieve page/text messages: 1. From the Messaging 2. Highlight Inbox and press [OK]. Highlight the message you want to display and press [OK]. To select an option, highlight it and press [OK].
Erasing All Page/Text Messages 1. From the Messages Menu, Press the Options Menu 2. Highlight Erase All and press [OK]. 3. Highlight Yes and press [OK]. Page/Text Message Storage Your LX350 can store up to 50 page/text messages. When the message memory is 100% full, a warning message prompts you to erase messages to obtain more memory space. Roaming on to Other Service Providers Roaming occurs when you are in an area serviced by another authorized service provider.
2. Highlight Volume and press [OK]. 3. Highlight Ringer or Key Beep and press [OK]. ☞Tip! You can use the Volume Control keys to adjust the Ring Volume in the Main Menu or the Voice Volume during a call. 4. Highlight High, Medium, Low, Off or Vibrate (for Ringer only) and press [OK]. Note: When the phone is in Vibrate Mode and attached to and accessory (Desktop Charger, HandsFree Car Kit, etc.), it uses the Standard Ring Type to alert you of incoming calls, alarms or messages.
1. From the Main Menu, highlight Sounds and press [OK]. 2. Highlight Ring Type and press [OK]. 3. Highlight Messages and press [OK]. 4. Highlight Voicemail, Page/Text of MiniBrowser and press [OK]. 5. Highlight a Ring Type and press [OK]. You will hear a preview of the Ring Type when you highlight it. Tone Length Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems. To select a tone length: 1. From the Main Menu, highlight Sounds and press [OK]. 2.
z Messages – An alert sounds when you receive a voicemail or page/text message. z Minute Minder – Your phone beeps once a minute when you are on a call. (The beep is not audible to the other party.) 4. Highlight ON or Off and press [OK]. Display For information on changing Backlight, Greeting or Contrast settings, see Handy Tips. Display Menu Security Accessing the Security Menu You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu.
1. From the Security menu, highlight Lock Phone and press [OK]. 2. Highlight Lock Now or On Power up and press [OK]. If you select On Power Up, the phone will be locked each time it power up. Unlocking Your Phone 1. Highlight Unlock and press [OK]. 2. Enter your lock code. Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: 1. From the Security menu, highlight Change Lock and press [OK]. 2. Enter your new lock code. 3. Reenter your new lock code.
z Any Key Answer - You can answer calls by pressing any key (not including the [CLR] key, Mouse Key or Volume Control keys). z Auto Answer - Your phone answers incoming calls automatically after five seconds. 3. Highlight On and press [OK]. To disable an option, follow steps 1 and 2 and select Off.
Safety Guideline Provided herein is the TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of this text in the terminal unit’s owner’s manual is required for CTIA Certification. TIA Safety Information Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices is required in the owner’s manual for CTIA Certification. Use of the remaining TIA language is encouraged when appropriate.
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: • Extend your antenna fully. Do not 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.
immediately 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.] Optional for each phone manufacturer. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy.
POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES 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.
FDA Consumer Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
• 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.
3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term “wireless phone” refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell,” “mobile,” or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head.
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.
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. FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations.
8. What has FDA done to measure the radiofrequency energy coming from wireless phones ? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the radiofrequency energy (RF) exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers.
Again, the scientific data do 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.
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 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.
Additional information about Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) web-site at http://www.wow-com.com. ___________________________________________________________________________________ * In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue.
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the exception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing-aids. The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to telecommunications services for persons with hearing disabilities.
