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  • Page 1 ENGLISH GW620R User Guide FRANÇAIS P/N : MMBB0359328 (1.1) H...
  • Page 2 Bluetooth QD ID B015891...
  • Page 3 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. This handset is not recommended for blind disability person due to touch screen keypad. GW620R GW620R User Guide...
  • Page 4 Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GW620R phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Disposal of your old appliance When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Touch screen tips ...17 Touch screen ...18 Opening Applications ...19 Proximity sensor ...19 Set default Home setting ...20 Set Home theme ...20 LG Home ...22 Getting back to your previous application ...23 Android Home ...24 Rogers ...25 Communication ...26 Multimedia ...27 Utilities ...28...
  • Page 6 Getting to know the viewfi nder ...63 Shooting a quick video ...64 After shooting a video ...64 Adjusting the exposure ...65 LG GW620R | User Guide Using the advanced settings ...65 Changing the video image size ...66 Choosing a color eff ect ...67 Watching your saved videos ...67...
  • Page 7 Adding a subtitle ...72 Adding edit eff ect ...73 Grabbing a Frame ...73 Adding a dubbling to your video ...73 Multimedia... 74 Timeline view ...74 My images options menu ...75 Sending a photo ...75 Sending a video ...75 Using an image ...75 Creating a slide show ...75 Checking your photo ...76 Media Player ...76...
  • Page 8 Date & time ...95 Locale & text ...95 About phone ...95 DivX VOD registration ...95 Wi-Fi ... 96 Software Update ... 98 Accessories... 99 For Your Safety ... 101 Safety Guidelines ... 108 Trouble Shooting ... 132 LG GW620R | User Guide...

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Stereo earphone connector Power /Lock key Turns the phone on/off. Earpiece Sensor window Back key • Press once to return to the previous screen. Menu key Press this key to check what options are available in that applications.
  • Page 10 • During a call: earpiece volume. • When playing a track: controls volume continuously. LG GW620R | User Guide SD Card Cap Music Key • Go to Music directly. Camera key • Go to the camera...

  • Page 11: Open View

    Open view SIM card socket Camera lens Flash light Memory card socket Battery cover Battery...
  • Page 12 Change the text input mode (capital/ small) Symbol key • Enters symbolic character LG GW620R | User Guide Enter key Clear key • Clears a character each time it is pressed. Hold the key down to clear all input.

  • Page 13: Installing The Sim And Battery

    Installing the SIM and battery Remove the battery cover Use your thumbnail to open the battery release button on the bottom of the phone and lift off the battery cover. Remove the battery Hold the top edge of the battery and lift it away from the battery compartment.
  • Page 14 Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the SIM card, gently push it until it clicks. Gently pull it out. LG GW620R | User Guide...
  • Page 15 Install the battery Insert the top of the battery into the top edge of the battery compartment first. Ensure that the battery contacts align with the phone’s terminals. Press the bottom of the battery down until it clips into place.

  • Page 16: Charging Your Phone

    Charging your phone Slide back the cover of the charger connector on the side of your GW620R. Insert the charger and plug it into a mains electricity socket. Your GW620R must be charged fully until you can see NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.

  • Page 17: Memory Card

    SD Memory card. Also You can only download files from Web with SD memory card inserted. NOTE: When you remove SD memory card from GW620R, Choose Settings - SD card & Phone storage. Touch Unmount SD card for safe removal.
  • Page 18 NOTE: If there is existing content on your memory card, the folder structure may be different after formatting since all files will have been deleted. LG GW620R | User Guide Transferring your contacts To transfer your contacts from your SIM to your phone:...

  • Page 19: Your Home Screen

    • When the screen light is off, either press the power key or press and hold the Menu key. • Whenever your GW620R is not in use, it will return to the lock screen. Get in touch with your GW620R The User Interface is based on two types of Homescreens.

  • Page 20: Touch Screen

    At here you can check WiFi and Bluetooth status and other notifications. LG GW620R | User Guide Touch screen The controls on the GW620R touch screen change dynamically, depending on the task you are carrying out. On some screens, you can scroll up and down, or...

  • Page 21: Opening Applications

    Flicking left & Right Flicking up & Down Opening Applications To open any Application, simply touch its icon. Proximity sensor When receiving and making calls, this sensor automatically turns the backlighting off and locks the touch keypad by sensing objects when the phone is near the ear.

  • Page 22: Set Default Home Setting

    Your home screen Set default Home setting GW620R has, Android Home and LG Home. You can set other Home as default setting. After you set a default Home screen, whenever you touch it will go back to the default one.
  • Page 23 From Android Home : From menu, Long touch a icon and it will be added on the Home screen From LG Home : From Menu, long touch a icon and draw it to . To remove newly added shortcuts from the...

  • Page 24: Lg Home

    Call. Touch to access the Messaging menu. From here you can create a new SMS. LG GW620R | User Guide Touch to open your contacts. To search for the number you want to call: Enter the name of the contact using the touchpad.

  • Page 25: Getting Back To Your Previous Application

    You will see a new folder on the Home screen. To delete it, long touch the folder and draw it to If you select Wallpapers, you can set wallpaper from Gallery or Wallpaper gallery. NOTE: Android Home and LG Home only provides this function. Getting back to your previous application Touch and hold...

  • Page 26: Android Home

    Your home screen Android Home You can use Google search on your homescreen Touch , then you can see the whole menu. LG GW620R | User Guide...

  • Page 27: Rogers

    Rogers Icon Description You choose the 5 numbers that are important to you. Get new Music and Videos. Additional cost may occur when you use this service. Link to Weather reports. Brings you quick, on-demand access to news. Get new ringtones ,Additional cost may occur when you use this service.

  • Page 28: Communication

    SMS or MMS. Share your profiles , photos, blogs and message with people connected to you by your friedns. Easily check and manage your communities. Touch to conveniently access Exchange protocol features. LG GW620R | User Guide...

  • Page 29: Multimedia

    Icon Description Provides 2way sync with Exchange server. Check your tasks categorized in detail. Manage your calendar enabled 2 way sync with Exchange Calendar. Touch to manage and options and settings for all Moxier Mail, Contacts, Calendar and Tasks. Multimedia Icon Description Touch to open your camera viewfinder.

  • Page 30: Utilities

    Touch to access Quickoffice. Touch to record voice memos or other audio files. Touch to choose your default Home setting. Touch to adjust General settings of your GW620R. Touch to use GPS navigation on Your GW620R. LG GW620R | User Guide...

  • Page 31: Google

    Google Icon Description To keep track of your appointments and creates meeting requests. Use Google’s web-based email service on your phone. Touch to access Google maps, you can search locations and directions. Use Googles’ IM program and communicate with other people.

  • Page 32: Viewing The Status Bar

    [Status bar] Icon Description No SIM card Signal null Wi-fi is on Wired headset Call forward Call hold LG GW620R | User Guide Icon Description Speaker phone Call mute Missed call Bluetooth on Bluetooth connected system warning...
  • Page 33 Icon Description Data in Data out Data in and out USB to PC Download Upload GPS is acquring GPS is on Service message Setting message...

  • Page 34: Calls

    TIP! To enter + in order to make international calls hold down . On the Qwerty keypad, press and hold 0 key. LG GW620R | User Guide Calling your contacts Touch to open your Contacts. Scroll through the contact list...

  • Page 35: In-Call Options

    In-call options Bluetooth - Call audio transfer to bluetooth Speaker - Touch to turn the speaker phone on. Mute - Touch to turn the microphone off so the person you are talking to cannot hear you. Hold - Touch to put a call on hold. - Touch to open a numerical keypad for typing in numbers, e.g.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Call Volume

    Hold call. To end all calls at the same time, touch - Call options - End call NOTE: You will be charged for each call you make. LG GW620R | User Guide Turning on DTMF DTMF lets you use numerical commands to navigate within automated calls.

  • Page 37: Using Call Forwarding

    Select Fixed dial number to turn on and compile a list of numbers which can be called from your phone. You’ll need your PIN2 code, which is available from your operator. Only numbers within the fi xed dial list can be called from your phone.

  • Page 38: Additional Call Setting

    Call waiting - During a call, notify the user of incoming calls. Voice clarity - Remove noise and make reception clearer. Network operators Search networks and Select automatically. LG GW620R | User Guide...

  • Page 39: Contacts

    Contacts Searching for a contact There are two ways to search for a contact: From the home screen From the home screen, touch to open your Contacts. Touch Search contacts and enter the contact name using the key pad. Touch to place the call.

  • Page 40: Favorite Contacts

    . Touch Add contact. Assign your favorite contacts from the contact list. You can call, send message or edit the favorite contacts. LG GW620R | User Guide The call will initiate automatically, without having to touch Voice call. Creating a group From the home screen, touch and then touch Groups.

  • Page 41: Other Contact Options

    Delete contacts, Send message, Edit sync groups, SIM contacts and Delete contact. If you choose Import contacts, GW620R will import contacts from your SIM card. NOTE: To check SIM contact, press Menu key from Contact screen. Touch to contact to copy it to phone.

  • Page 42: Messaging

    Messaging Messaging Your GW620R combines SMS, MMS into one intuitive, easy-to- use menu. There are two ways of entering the messaging centre: From the home screen, touch , then scroll to Messaging on the Communication tab. Sending a message Touch then New message to open a blank message.

  • Page 43: Entering Text

    Entering text Keypad. Touch to turn on T9 predictive texting. Touch to change the writing language. Tap to change between the number, symbol and text keypads. Touch and hold then you will see Editor settings, Wrighting language, Input Method and User dictionary. to scroll through the different keyboards in each text entry mode (e.g.

  • Page 44: T9 Predictive

    Messaging NOTE: If you changed LG IME setting, (Settings Locale & text - Text settings) this Show key mode is not available and you can only input special letter on the qwerty keypad. T9 predictive In T9 mode, you will see...
  • Page 45 You can pop up LG IME setting Press once and press Or press twice continuously and press Or press and hold press together You can pop up symbol pop Press once and press Or press twice continuously and press Or press and hold press together.

  • Page 46: Setting Up Your Email

    Setting up your email You can keep in touch on the move by using your GW620R to send emails. It’s quick and simple to set up a POP3 or IMAP4 email account. Touch Email on the Communication tab.

  • Page 47: Sending An Email Using Your New Account

    See ‘Change your email settings’ to check automatically. To check manually: Touch then Email. Touch the account you want to use then. Choose Refresh and your GW620R will connect to your email account and retrieve your new messages.

  • Page 48: Changing Your Email Settings

    Email address - Your email address. Email check frequency - Time interval to be check for new emails automatically. LG GW620R | User Guide Truncate messages at- downloading options for retrieving. Number of email to display - number of email to be displayed in email list.

  • Page 49: Threaded Box

    When writing a new message, press Menu key and choose Insert smilely. Changing your SMS settings Your GW620R message settings are pre-defined, so you can send messages immediately. These settings can be changed based on your preferences. and press Menu key.

  • Page 50: Changing Your Mms Settings

    Messaging Changing your MMS settings Your GW620R message settings are pre-defined, so you can send messages immediately. These settings can be changed based on your preferences. and press Menu key. Touch Touch You can make changes to the following: Delivery report - Choose to request a delivery report.

  • Page 51: Changing Your Other Settings

    Changing your other settings Scroll to Message settings on the Settings tab then: Info. Service settings - Choose whether to receive or block information service message(Cell broadcast message), view or edit channels to receive information sevice message. Also Choose languages of infomation service message.

  • Page 52: Linkbook

    Messaging Linkbook You can manage your Soical Network Settings on GW620R. You can view your friends’ updates and also update your own Facebook status. Select Linkbook and touch Add account. Add communities from Facebook, Bebo and Twitter. Home Log in and you will see your friend’s status update.

  • Page 53: Moxier Mail

    Moxier Mail Moxier Mail is a push mail client for Android™ using Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® protocol with Exchange server 2003 and 2007. Also it provides convenient UI, secure environment with SSL support, HTML e-mail with Microsoft® Exchange server 2007 From the welcome screen, press next to proceed.
  • Page 54 List also distinguishes tasks in progress, delayed (in red) and completed. LG GW620R | User Guide Moxier Calendar Moxier Calendar enables 2- way sync with the Exchange Calendar with New, Folders, Edit and Delete options.

  • Page 55: Moxier Sync

    Moxier Sync Moxier Sync is a sync manager providing options for sync and settings for all Moxier Mail, Contacts, Calendar and Tasks. Press Menu key and check options. Sync now Syncs only checked applications in Sync options. Report logs Moves to the compose window containing the error logs.

  • Page 56: Rogers

    LG GW620R | User Guide News - Keeping on top of the local, national and international news is as easy as clicking on the News icon.
  • Page 57 My Account - My Account puts the power of account information in the palm of your hand. My Account lets you check your Rogers account balance, review the number of minutes you have used, determine your data usage and more. Getting important account information on the go has never been easier.

  • Page 58: Camera

    Note You need to insert a Memory card fi rst to take a picture. Without inserting a memory card, you will not be able to save the picture you had taken. GW620R will support up to 32GB. TIP! You can close all the shortcut options to give a clearer viewfi nder screen.

  • Page 59: Taking A Quick Photo

    Taking a quick photo Press and hold down the camera key on the right side of the phone. Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject you want to take a picture of. Press the capture button lightly and a focus box will appear in the centre of the viewfinder screen.

  • Page 60: Using The Fl Ash

    When you touch the option you want, the flash menu will automatically close, allowing you to take a picture immediately. LG GW620R | User Guide The flash status icon in the viewfinder will change, based on the new flash mode.

  • Page 61: Taking A Continuous Shot

    Taking a continuous shot From the viewfinder, touch to open all advanced settings options and select Shot mode and Continuous shot. Position the subject in the viewfinder and press the capture button as if taking a normal photo. The camera will take shots in quick succession.
  • Page 62 Tracking - Your camera can automatically identify face and have another rectangular for better focus. LG GW620R | User Guide Smart shot - Turn smart lighting On or Off. Shot automatically when person or people smile.

  • Page 63: Changing The Image Size

    TIP! When you exit the camera all settings will return to their defaults, except image size and image quality. Any non-default settings will need to be reset, such as colour tone and ISO. Check these before you take your next photo. TIP! The settings menu is superimposed over the...

  • Page 64: Choosing A Colour Eff Ect

    LG GW620R | User Guide Viewing your saved photos You can access your saved photos from within the camera mode.

  • Page 65: Video Camera

    Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Open the slide to use the Outer Camera. Settings - Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings on page 65 for details. Flash status - Set or turn off the fl ash. Exposure - See Adjusting the Exposure on page 65.

  • Page 66: Shooting A Quick Video

    Touch on the screen to stop recording. LG GW620R | User Guide After shooting a video A still image representing your video will appear on the screen. Touch to send the photo...

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Exposure

    Touch to view the saved videos and pictures gallery. Adjusting the exposure The exposure defines the difference between light and dark areas in an image. A low contrast image will appear foggy, whereas a high contrast image will appear much sharper. Touch Slide the exposure indicator along the bar, towards...

  • Page 68: Changing The Video Image Size

    Hide icons - Select whether to hide the icons on the camera menu automatically or manually. Reset - Reset all the video camera settings. LG GW620R | User Guide Changing the video image size The more pixels, the larger the file size, which means the files take up more memory space.

  • Page 69: Choosing A Color Eff Ect

    Choosing a color effect Using the viewfinder, touch in the top left corner. Select Colour effect from the Preview menu. There are colour tone options, Normal, Black & White, Sepia, Negative, Sketch, Emboss, Red, Green, Aqua and Solarize. Touch the colour tone you want to use.

  • Page 70: Your Photos And Videos

    Setting a photo as wallpaper Touch the photo you want to set as wallpaper to open it. LG GW620R | User Guide Touch the screen to open the options menu. Use as Touch and touch Set Wallpaper.

  • Page 71: Rotating Your Photo

    Effect - Touch to apply the effect options to a photo. Frame - You can add frames on the the photo. Text - Adding text on a picture. Clipart - You can add some clipart on the photo. Drawpad - Draw something on your photo, freehand.

  • Page 72: Adding An Eff Ect To A Photo

    The selected part will be moved by dragging. When you are finished with your selection, touch Done. LG GW620R | User Guide Tuning your photo From the editing screen, touch Use tuning toolbar and adjust your photo’s tuning as you like.

  • Page 73: Adding Frame

    Adding Frame From the editing screen, touch Touch to choose a frame. Touch to check whole frame. Adding clipart Touch from editing screen. Touch and select a clipart. Adjsut the size of clipart. You can rotate clipart using Using drawpad Touch from editing screen.

  • Page 74: Trimming The Length Of The Video

    Choose Apply to all to apply the current selected transition to all video files in the Story board. LG GW620R | User Guide Adding a subtitle Open the video you want to edit. Select...

  • Page 75: Adding Edit Eff Ect

    Adding edit effect Open the video you want to edit. Select and select Edit Select an effect you want to add on the photo. Grabbing a Frame You can capture a picture from the video. Open the video you want to edit.

  • Page 76: Multimedia

    Or connect from contacts to match the photo with the contact. Timeline view GW620R Gallery provides timeline view of your photos and videos. From the left side of the screen, the date you had taken photos will be displayed from old to new.

  • Page 77: My Images Options Menu

    My images options menu Select a photo and long touch to check what options are available. Sending a photo To send a photo just long touch a photo you want. Select Share. Choose from Email, Messaging, Picasa and etc. If you choose Message or Email, your video will be attached to a message and you can write and send the...

  • Page 78: Checking Your Photo

    Watching a video Select Media Player on the Multimedia tab. Select a video to play. TIP! GW620R supports both DivX video format playback to ensure greater content availability. LG GW620R | User Guide Press Menu key and select Music.

  • Page 79: Video Editor

    Video editor then select Video Touch editor. Storyboard Set BGM-Choose to add music into the storyboard or change the sound. Import files- Choose to add media files into the storyboard. You can add up to 32 media files. Clip manager - Choose to manage the added media files.

  • Page 80: Music Movie

    - Touch to toggle to random mode. - Touch to toggel to original mode. LG GW620R | User Guide - Touch to toggle to view mode. Touch to select all the photos and touch Select the music and set it as the background music.

  • Page 81: Auto Cut

    Go to the next step. Touch to preview the video file. Touch to save the file. Playing a game GW620R provides some default games. You can download games from Market. Touch Launch button to launch a game or an application.

  • Page 82: Transferring Fi Les Using Usb Mass Storage

    USB mass storage. LG GW620R | User Guide Music Your LG GW620R has a built-in music player that lets you play all your favourite tracks. To access the music player, touch From here, you can access a...

  • Page 83: Playing A Song

    Playing a song Select Music from the Multimedia tab. Touch Songs. Select the song you want to play. Touch to pause the song. Touch to skip to the next song. Touch to go back to the first part of the song. Touch to go back to the previous song.

  • Page 84: Deleting A Playlist

    Multimedia tab. Touch Delete or Delete all to delete all of the playlists. Using the radio Your LG GW620R has an built-in FM radio feature so you can tune into your favourite stations and listen on the move. NOTE: You will need to attach your headphones to listen to the radio.

  • Page 85: Resetting Channels

    To tune automatically Select FM radio. Press Menu key. Touch Auto scan then Yes. The stations found will be allocated to channel numbers in your phone by selecting Set, Skip and Stop. NOTE: You can also manually tune to a station by using the wheel displayed next to the radio frequency.

  • Page 86: Google Applications

    GW620R. Google Maps You can check your current location, traffic situation and recieve directions to your destination. GW620R needs to be connected Wi-Fi or 3G/GPRS. NOTE: The Google Maps does not cover all cities nor all countries. NOTE: While viewing a Street...

  • Page 87: Google Talk

    Press Menu key and touch Refresh to send or receive new emails and to synchronize your emails with your Gmail account on the web. Google Talk Google Talk is Google’s instant messaging program. It lets you communicate with other people that also use Google Talk.

  • Page 88: Organiser

    If you would like to add a note to your event, touch Description and type in the details. LG GW620R | User Guide If you want to repeat the alarm, set Repetition and set reminders if necessary. Touch Save to save the event in the calendar.

  • Page 89: Setting Your Alarm

    Touch to Turn on alarm and Set the time you would like the alarm to sound. After you set the time, GW620R will let you know how much time is left for alarm to start. Choose a ringtone and turn on Vibrate if you want.

  • Page 90: Voice Recorder

    Touch to end recording. Touch Use as to set as phone ringtone. LG GW620R | User Guide Sending the voice recording Once you have finished recording, you can send the audio clip by touching Share. The recording will be added to the message which you can write and send it as normal.

  • Page 91: Using Your Calculator

    Using your calculator Select Calculator on the Utilities tab. Touch the number keys to enter numbers. For simple calculations, touch the function you require (+, –, x or ÷), followed by =. For more complex calculations, Press Menu key and touch Advanced panel and choose between sin, cos, tan, log, etc..

  • Page 92: The Web

    You will move to web site. NOTE: You will incur extra cost by connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider. LG GW620R | User Guide Using web tool bar Touch to open the toolbar. Touch to refresh the web page.

  • Page 93: Using Options

    Using options Press Menu key to check options Go - Enter web address and go to that page Exit - Close Browser. Find page - Mark all letter you input Select text - Touch and line the sentences you want to copy. You can paste it every input box.

  • Page 94: Changing Web Browser Settings

    ETC settings. Using your phone as a modem Your GW620R can be used as a modem for your PC. You can do this via the USB cable. LG GW620R | User Guide...

  • Page 95: Settings

    Settings Press Menu key and select settings. Or Touch from Menu. Wireless Controls At here, you can manage Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Also set airplane mode and mobile networks. Wi-Fi – Turn on Wi-Fi Wi-Fi settings – Set Network notification or add Wi-Fi network. Bluetooth –...

  • Page 96: Data Synchronization

    Brightness - Adjust the brightness of the screen after you turn off Luminance Sensor Mode. Screen timeout - Set the time for screen timeout. LG GW620R | User Guide Data synchronization Select which applications are synchronized. Security & location My location sources Use wireless networks –...

  • Page 97: Applications

    Applications You can manage applications and set up quick launch shortcuts. Unknown sources – Default setting to install of non-Market applications. Quick launch – Set keyboard shortcuts to launch applications. Choose to check default quick launch and set other quick launch.

  • Page 98: Wi-Fi

    Bluetooth wireless technology and can be used for fast emailing and Internet browsing. NOTE: The GW620R supports WEP, WPA-PSK/2 security. If your Wi-Fi service provider or network administrator sets encryption for network security, fill in the key in the pop-up window.
  • Page 99 For setting up a connection in some wireless networks with MAC filter you may need to enter the MAC address of your GW620R into the router. User can find MAC address in the following UI Settings > Wireless controls > Wi-Fi settings > Menu >...

  • Page 100: Software Update

    Software Update Software Update LG Mobile Phone Software Update Program For more information on installing and using this program, please visit http://update. lgmobile.com. This feature allows you to update your software to the latest version quickly and conveniently over the Internet without needing to visit our service centre.

  • Page 101: Accessories

    (Items described below may be optional.) Charger Battery Stereo headset NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may vary in different regions. Data cable Connect and synchronise your GW620R and PC.
  • Page 102 Ambient Temperatures Max: +55°C (discharging), +45°C (charging) Min: -10°C LG GW620R | User Guide...

  • Page 103: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety Important Information This user guide contains important information on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this user guide could void your warranty for this...
  • Page 104 • Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode. LG GW620R | User Guide • Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.
  • Page 105 • Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. • Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft). • Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom.
  • Page 106 For Your Safety • Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers. • Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or service may...
  • Page 107 FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING Read this information before operating the phone. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters.
  • Page 108 FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided. LG GW620R | User Guide Vehicle Mounted External Antenna (optional, if available) A minimum separation distance...
  • Page 109 Cautions for Battery • Do not disassemble. • Do not short-circuit. • Do not expose to high temperature: 60°C (140°F). • Do not incinerate. Battery Disposal • Please dispose of your battery properly or bring to your local wireless carrier for recycling. •...

  • Page 110: Safety Guidelines

    In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. LG GW620R | User Guide Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: ANSI C95.1 (1992) *...
  • Page 111 The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards). Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations. Phone Operation NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna...
  • Page 112 These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers: LG GW620R | User Guide • Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;...
  • Page 113 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. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Health Care Facilities Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any...
  • Page 114 (such as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. LG GW620R | User Guide For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force.
  • Page 115 • The battery does not need to be fully discharged before recharging. • Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your phone model since they are designed to maximize battery life. • Do not disassemble or impact...
  • Page 116 (power plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, paperclip or pen) may short- circuit the phone. Always cover the receptacle when not in use. LG GW620R | User Guide • Do not short-circuit the battery. Metallic articles such as a coin,...
  • Page 117 • Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, turn it off immediately and remove the battery. If the phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized Service Centre. • Do not paint your phone. •...
  • Page 118 (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. LG GW620R | User Guide Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies...
  • Page 119 to the user. In such a case, the FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace, or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the wireless phone...
  • Page 120 Base stations are thus not the subject of the safety questions discussed in this document. LG GW620R | User Guide 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term ‘wireless phone’...
  • Page 121 telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits. 4. What are the results of the research done already? The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods.
  • Page 122 However, very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological LG GW620R | User Guide studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or...
  • Page 123 6. What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? The FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of...
  • Page 124 (IEEE) and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement. The exposure limit takes into consideration the body’s ability to remove LG GW620R | User Guide heat from the tissues that absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to have effects.
  • Page 125 with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard, ‘Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial- Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental Techniques, ’ sets forth the first consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone...
  • Page 126 If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF), the measures LG GW620R | User Guide described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless...
  • Page 127 11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radiofrequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones.
  • Page 128 World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project (http://www.who.int/emf) National Radiological Protection Board (UK) (http://www.nrpb.org.uk/) LG GW620R | User Guide 10 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility...
  • Page 129 taking your attention off the road. 2. When available, use a handsfree device. A number of handsfree wireless phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available to you.
  • Page 130 — with your phone at your side, help is only three numbers LG GW620R | User Guide away. Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, road hazard or medical emergency.
  • Page 131 you can still use your wireless phone to lend a hand. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle. you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency wireless number.
  • Page 132 (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model. LG GW620R | User Guide The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for use at the ear is 0.38 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this user’s manual, is...
  • Page 133 The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. * Product meets current FCC & IC Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines. FCC ID BEJGW620R, IC ID: 2703C-GW620R...

  • Page 134: Trouble Shooting

    Not supported by Function Service Provider or cannot be set registration required LG GW620R | User Guide Possible Corrective measures Make sure that the SIM card is correctly inserted. Move higher to a window or open space.
  • Page 135 Check power supply and connection to the phone. Check the battery contacts, clean them if necessary. Plug in to a different socket or check voltage. If the charger does not warm up, replace it. Only use original LG accessories. Replace battery.
  • Page 136 Trouble Shooting Message Possible causes Phone loses Signal too weak network Number not The Fixed dial number permitted function is on. LG GW620R | User Guide Possible Corrective measures Reconnection to another service provider is automatic. Check settings.

  • Page 137: Limited Warranty Statement

    4. The fact that the Customer Service Department at LG was not notifi ed by the original end user of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product, during the warranty period.
  • Page 138 APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. 4. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: To obtain warranty service, please call the following telephone number from anywhere in Canada: LG Electronics Canada, Inc. Tel. 1-888-542-2623 www.lg.ca (see links to “Wireless Phone Service”) Electronics Canada Inc. Mississauga, Ontario...

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