LG Electronics F6 manual Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna, Are wireless phones safe?

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Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna

(Optional, if available.)

To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm) between the user / bystander and vehicle- mounted external antenna. For more information about 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 skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.

Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions

Your wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio frequency energy during use. The following consumer information addresses commonly asked questions about the health effects of wireless phones.

Are wireless phones safe?

Scientific research on the subject of wireless phones and radio frequency (“RF”) energy has been conducted worldwide for many years, and continues. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) set policies and procedures for wireless phones. The FDA issued a website publication on health issues related to cell phone usage where it states, “The scientific

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Contents Welcome Page Table of Contents Introduction SupportService Your Phone Front viewIRinfrared LED PortSide view Rear viewBack Cover NFC touch pointInstalling the SIM card and battery Getting StartedCutout Insert the battery Installing the memory card Memory card is sold separatelyRechargeable Li-ion battery is used to power your phone Charging your phoneUSB Adapter USB Cable Internal Antenna Home screen Adding icons to the Home screenScreen Customizing an application icon on the Home screen Setting up the screen timeout duration Press the Power/Lock Key Slide the screen any directionUnlock screen Unlocking the screenTurning features on/off To edit the Quick SettingsNotification Panel Call/Messaging Making a callSending a message From the Home screen, touch Touch to create a new messageContacts Creating a new contactUsing Maps Browser/MapsBrowsing the Web Camera CamcorderShare Photos or Videos From the home screen, touch Touch an albumTouch New to start the Gmail setup wizard Google accountCreating a Google account AccountsUsing Play Store App will be downloaded and installedDownloading applications Managing applicationsSetting up an account Sending an emailQuickMemo QSlide QuickTranslator QuickTranslator optionsHome language Destination language Translation of word Translation of block FlashTouch the content to send it Share Files with Android BeamConnect your phone with your computer Mobile Applications Visual VoicemailMobile Name ID Touch an on-screen voicemail message to play itMobile TV Touch any of the available categories to begin viewingAccessories Safety Tips Approved Firmware VersionsConsider device compatibility Drive safelyInformation About Safeguarding Handsets Emergency Dialing Caring For Your PhoneAdditional Information Page Page Page For Your Safety Safety InformationCharger and Adapter Safety Battery Information and Care Page Care and Maintenance Avoid temperatures below 0C / 32F or above 45C / 113FKeep your Mobile Device away from Liquids of any kind Extreme heat or coldCleaning solutions MicrowavesDust and dirt Sunscreen lotion Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear Part 15.19 statement Part 15.21 statementPart 15.105 statement Reorient or relocate the receiving antennaFCC RF Exposure Information Bodily Contact During OperationIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Are wireless phones safe? Vehicle-Mounted External AntennaConsumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions Optional, if availableWhat does SAR mean? Page Can I minimize my RF exposure? Food and Drug Administration FDA Consumer magazine November-DecemberWorld Health Organization Telephone 888 INFO-FDASparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1R Canada Telephone 613 Avenue AppiaTIA Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency SignalIngolstaedter Landstr Http//ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comarSends out Radio Frequency RF signals Antenna CarePhone Operation Tips on Efficient Operation Electronic DevicesPacemakers For your phone to operate most efficientlyHearing Aids Other Medical DevicesHealth Care Facilities VehiclesFDA Consumer Update Blasting AreasPotentially Explosive Atmosphere For Vehicles Equipped with an Air BagDo wireless phones pose a health hazard? Page What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? What are the results of the research done already?Page Page Page Page What about children using wireless phones? Page Driving HAC statementRatings are not guarantees Sum of 6 is considered for best use Page Page