OWNER’S MANUAL LG-5450 Cellular Phone
LG-5450 LG-5450 WARNING! To reduce the possibility of electric shock, do not expose your phone to high humidity areas, such as a bathroom, swimming area, etc. Caution: Use only LG-approved batteries and phone chargers to avoid the damage to the phone. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause an explosion. Caution: Do not use batteries and phone chargers for other than their intended purposes.
LG-5450 LG-5450 Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Using Manner Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LG-5450 LG-5450 Introduction Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LG-5450 LG-5450 FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone. In August 1996, the Federal Communications (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies.
LG-5450 LG-5450 Charger and Adapter Safety Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone and void your warranty. The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom. Getting Started GETTING STARTED 1 Phone C omponents The following shows key components of your mobile phone.
LG-5450 1. Earpiece 2. Flip Design Flip open the case to answer an incoming call and close to end the call. 3. Message Key Use to retrieve or send voice and text messages. 4. SEND Use to place or answer calls. 5. Side Keys Use to adjust the key beep volume in standby mode and the earpiece volume during a call. 6. Headset Jack 7. Manner Mode Key Use to set the Manner Mode by pressing and holding the key for about 3 seconds while in standby mode.
LG-5450 LG-5450 Battery Charge Level Note: It is important to charge the battery fully before the initial use of the phone. The battery charge level is shown at the top right of the LCD screen. The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep the battery charged while not in use in order to maximize talk and standby time when using the phone. Installing the Battery To install the battery, insert the bottom of the battery into the opening on the back of the phone.
LG-5450 GETTING STARTED 8. Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in areas of high humidity such as a bathroom. 9. Battery life will decrease if exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures. 10. Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and environmental conditions. 11. The use of extended backlighting, MiniBrowser, and data connectivity kits affect battery life and talk/standby times.
LG-5450 LG-5450 GETTING STARTED Phone M e n u Reference Press Left Soft Key Call History 1. Latest Calls 2. Outgoing Calls 3. Incoming Calls 4. Missed Calls 5. Erase Calls 1. Latest Calls 2. Outgoing Calls 3. Incoming Calls 4. Missed Calls 5. All Calls 6. Call Timer 1. Last Call 2. Home Calls 3. Roam Calls 4. All Calls Phone Book 1. List Entries 2. New Entry 3. Speed Dials 4. Groups 5. Voice Dials Menu. Press to Messaging 1. Voice Mail 2. Text Messaging 1. Send Message 2. WAP Alert 3. Inbox 4.
LG-5450 LG-5450 Hands-Free Car Kit (Portable) There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone. You can select these options according to your personal communication requirements. Consult your local dealer for availability. The hands-free car kit, model PHF-50W enables you to attach the phone to the power jack in your car, providing you with hands-free operation. It can charge a completely discharged battery in 5 hours.
LG-5450 LG-5450 Please read and observe the following information for the safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent any unanticipated damage. Also, keep the user’s manual in an accessible place at all the times after reading it. Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire. Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generate sparks.
LG-5450 LG-5450 Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers. Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may cause interference in this phone. Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty. Use only the antenna provided or approved by LG.
LG-5450 LG-5450 2 CDMA Standard Designator TIA/EIA-95A TSB-74 Basic Air Interface ANSI J-STD-008 TIA/EIA-IS2000 Service Performance TIA/EIA/IS-634 TIA/EIA/IS/651 TIA/EIA/IS-41-C TIA/EIA/IS-124 MAS-BS PCSC-RS Intersystem operations Nom-signaling data comm.
LG-5450 LG-5450 Making a C a l l Receiving C alls When you make a call, follow these simple steps: 1. When the phone rings or vibrates press answer. to 1. Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, press . 2. Press 3. Press . lf the phone is locked, enter the lock code. Call Failed - indicates that the call did not go through. Using M anner M o d e NOTE: The phone number and entry name appear on the display when you type in the speed dial number and hold the last digit.
LG-5450 Call W aiting Redialing Calls 1. Press to receive a waiting call. 2. Press again to switch between calls. Mute 1. Press to redial the last number in your call history. The last 30 numbers are stored in the call history list and you can also select one of these to redial. BASIC FUNCTIONS If your cellular service offers call waiting, while a call is in progress you may hear two beeps indicating another incoming call.
LG-5450 LG-5450 Caller I D Call quality depends on the signal strength in your area. The signal strength is indicated on the screen as the number of bars next to the signal strength icon: The more bars, the better the signal strength. If the signal quality is poor, move to an open area. If you are in a building, the reception may be better near a window. Caller ID lets you know who is calling by displaying the number of the person calling when your phone rings.
LG-5450 LG-5450 3 Additional Functions Entering i nformation u sing T 9 Text I nput You can edit the Banner, Scheduler, Short Message, and Phone Book using T9 Text Input. Input mode There are up to five Text Input modes for entering characters including two text modes, numbers, special characters, symbols and smileys ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS T9Word (T9) Mode Type text using one keystroke per letter.
LG-5450 Smileys Mode (Text Messaging only) When the cursor is located where you want to add a smiley, switch to the smileys mode. Press the Navigation Key to cycle through and select a smiley. LG-5450 Press the Navigation Key to cycle through and select from the following characters: Key Functions Right Soft Key: Press to display or select menu options. : T9Word, Abc, 123, Symbols, Smileys, Canned Msgs. Symbols Mode Smileys Mode Shift: Use to change case.
LG-5450 LG-5450 Example: Using T9 Text Input Typing In T9 Mode Adding W ords t o t he T 9 Database To type the message “Call the office” follow these steps: If a word is not in the T9 database, add it by using Abc (Multi-tap) mode text entry. The word is automatically added to the T9 database when you return to T9 mode. 1. Press: Right Soft Key T9Word Mode. For example, follow these steps: to change the case to 1. Start in Abc (multi-tap) mode. 2. Press: to complete the word and add a 4. Press: .
LG-5450 LG-5450 Examples Using Abc (Multi-tap) Text input Saving Numbers in Your Personal Phone Book To type a new message, follow these steps: 1. Start in Abc (multi-tap) mode. 1. Input the phone number that you want to save (up to 32 digits). 2. Press: mode. to change to ABC Caps Lock 2. Press Left Soft Key submenu appears. 3. Press: . 3. Select your desired label types Home, Office, Mobile, Pager, Fax, None using . Phone B ook F eatures 4. Select Label on the sub-menu and press .
LG-5450 Advanced P hone B ook F eatures Retrieving Numbers Retrieving by Name Search Pause 1. Press Right Soft Key Search. 2. Press Right Soft Key Options. 3. Select Name. 4. Enter the character(s) that you want to search for such as the first letters of the name. 5. You will see a list of matches. If the entry has more than one number, use through the numbers. to scroll to see more information in that entry, to place the call.
LG-5450 7. Press and choose select label by using . 8. Select your desired label types Home, Office, Mobile, Pager, Fax, None using . 9. Select Label on the sub-menu and press . 10. Enter a name for the phone number(up to 22 characters). If you do not want to enter a name, press to go to the next step. 11. You may add a speed dial and/or voice dial by using . a) If you add a second phone number, you can also add a second speed dial and/or voice dial.
LG-5450 LG-5450 4 Menu Features General G uidelines 1. Press Left Soft Key Menu. Ten menu items will appear on the display screen. 2. Use to go through the list of menu features. 3. Press the appropriate number key corresponding to the menu item that you want to select. The sub-menu list will then appear on the screen. 4. Press the appropriate number key corresponding to the sub-menu you want to access. 5. Use to select your preferred setting.
LG-5450 Call H istory ( Menu ) Allows you to view a list of the last phone numbers or Phone Book entries for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list. NOTE: To quickly view your Latest Calls, press LG-5450 Outgoing Calls (Menu ) Allows you to view the list of outgoing calls; up to 20 numbers and entries. 1. Press Left Soft Key Menu. 2. Press Call History. 3.
LG-5450 Missed Calls (Menu ) Call Timer (Menu Allows you to view the list of missed calls; up to 20 numbers and entries. 1. Press Left Soft Key Call History. 3. Press Missed Calls. 1. Press Left Soft Key Menu. 2. Press Call History. 3. Press Call Timer. 4. Select from Last Call/Home Calls/Roam Calls/All Calls, and press . 4. Highlight the entry you wish to view and press , or you may place a call by pressing . Erase Calls (Menu ) Allows you to view the duration of calls. Menu. 2.
LG-5450 Phone B ook ( Menu List Entries (Menu LG-5450 8. You can edit the fields in the phone book entry by pressing . ) ) 9. When finished, press Left Soft Key Done. Allows you to view the list of entries in Phone Book. 1. Press Left Soft Key Speed Dials (Menu Menu. 2. Press Phone Book. 3. Press List Entries. Allows you to set the speed dial keys for the designated phone numbers. 1. Press Left Soft Key 4.
LG-5450 Voice Dials (Menu ) Allows you to view the list of numbers that have been programmed with voice dialing or add a voice dial tag to a number in Phone Book. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Press Phone Book. 3. Press Voice Dials to view the list. Quick Access to Camera Menu You can access the Camera Menu directly by pressing . Take Picture (Menu 2. Press 5. Press Left Soft Key 3. Press Right Soft Key to view the list. New. press to enter voice recording mode and to start recording. ) 1.
LG-5450 5. Take a picture by pressing Voice Dial Key . , or you can press the NOTE: On the upper right corner of the LCD screen shows how many photos you have taken and how many are left. The maximum number of photos you can take is 30. Picture Album (Menu ) Allows you to view photos that are stored in the phone. LG-5450 Edit caption Picture info Expand 5. Press . Press Left Soft Key Send to to send a photo.
LG-5450 Messaging ( Menu ) Text messages, pages, and the voicemail box become available as soon as the phone is powered on. You can access the above types of messages using the message key . In addition, you can make a call to the callback number by pressing during a message check. The phone allows for one voicemail message. Up to 115 text messages can be stored, with 150 characters per message. Users may read and edit messages saved in the outbox during transmission and send them.
LG-5450 Voice Mail (Menu LG-5450 5. To enter a phone number, highlight Enter Addr1 ) and press Allows you to view new voice messages recorded in the voice mailbox. Once you exceed the storage limit, the old messages are overwritten. When you have a new voice message, your phone alerts you. Menu. 2. Press Messaging. 3. Select Voice Mail. Send Message (Menu Cancel to exit without saving. A Text Message can be sent up to 10 phone number addresses.
LG-5450 still be notified that the message was sent, however the message will not be received. WAP Alert (Menu ) WAP Alerts are special links or messages provided from the carrier to inform users of special offers, bulletins and announcements. 1. Press Left Soft Key Menu. 2. Press Messaging. 3. Select Text Messaging. 4. Select WAP Alert. Inbox (Menu ) Extract Number You can extract a phone number to either save, prepend or call back.
LG-5450 Outbox (Menu ) Up to 50 sent messages can be stored in the Outbox. Users may view lists and contents of sent messages in this menu and may also verify whether the transmission was successful or not. 1. Press Left Soft Key Menu. 5. Select a message with Key and press Left Soft Reply or press Right Soft Key Settings (Menu 1. Press Left Soft Key Menu. Messaging. 2. Press Messaging. 3. Select Text Messaging. 3. Select Text Messaging. 4. Select Outbox. 4. Select Settings.
LG-5450 Erase (Menu ) LG-5450 2. Press Messaging. 3. Select Picture Msg. 4. Select Send Message. This allows you to erase all text messages stored in your Inbox, Outbox or Saved Msgs folders. You can also erase all messages stored in these folders at the same time. 5. Enter the title and press Press 6. Press Inbox to erase all messages stored in the Inbox. Press Outbox to erase all messages stored in the Outbox. Press Saved to erase all messages stored in the Saved Items folder.
LG-5450 choose an entry from your Address Book and Inbox (Menu press Left Soft Key 1. Press Left Soft Key Done. 12. Select Menu using Right Soft Key and select the item if you wish to add options to the message. Send Sends picture message to another phone. Cancel Send Message Title Priority & Class Cc and Bcc 13. Use Messaging. 3. Select Picture Msg. 4. Select Inbox. 5.
LG-5450 Sent (Menu ) 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Press Picture Msg. Sent. Press 5. Select a message with Templates (Menu 2. Press Press Outbox to erase all messages stored in the Outbox. Press ) Menu. Picture Msg. 4. Select Templates. 5. Select a message with Press Sent to erase all messages stored in the Sent. Press Templates to erase all messages stored in the Templates. .
LG-5450 LG-5450 Wireless W eb ( Menu ) The MiniBrowser feature allows you to view internet content especially designed for the mobile phone interface. Access and selections within this feature are service provider dependent. For specific information on MiniBrowser access through your phone, contact your service provider. Launch (Menu or ) 1. In standby mode, press Left Soft Key display the Main menu. 2. Press Menu, to for Wireless Web. 3. Or, in standby mode, press and hold the MiniBrowser.
LG-5450 Do M ore ( Menu - Retrieve information, such as stock quotes and flight schedules from the internet. Quality of Browser Browsing the web via the phone is not like using your home computer. Site providers have selected only the critical aspects of their site to present to wireless phone users and have removed most graphics. . ) You phone permits you to store up to 2 MB of memory. Each item is also limited by size according to their content-type when you download. To download new ringtones : 1.
LG-5450 To play downloaded Ringtones: 1. In standby mode, press Left Soft Key display the main menu. 2. Press Menu to Do more. Or in standby mode, press LG-5450 3. Press Right Soft key Options to view memory status and check how much memory is available. To use optional functionality downloaded items . 3. Select ‘Ringtones’ and press 1. In standby mode, press Left Soft Key display the main menu. . 4. Select a downloaded ringtone item which you want to play and press key or press Left Soft 2.
LG-5450 LG-5450 Utilities ( Menu 2. Press . EZ Tips (Menu 3. Select ‘Sound Clips’ or ‘Image Clips’ and press . 1. In standby mode, press Left Soft Key display the main menu. Menu to Do more. Or in standby mode, press ) Allows you to calculate a tip based on several user defined variables. 1. Press Left Soft Key To download games or tools: 2. Press ) Do More. Or in standby mode, press 2. Press Utilities. 3. Select EZ Tips. Menu. Calculator (Menu ) . 3.
LG-5450 Settings (Menu LG-5450 ) 2. Press Sounds (Menu ) Ringers (Menu 1. Press Left Soft Key 3. Press Menu. Settings. 3. Press press Sounds and then Ringers. Sounds and then press 4. Set Short Tones/Long Tones with press . ) 2. Press Settings. Voice Calls - You can customize the ringtone of certain types of calls. (Menu ) Caller ID, No Caller ID, Roaming Messages - You can customize the message alerts for the following notifications. (Menu ) 4.
LG-5450 3. Press Sounds and then press Volume. 4. Select an option and press 4. Select Ringer, Earpiece, Key Beep, Power On/Off, Game. 5. Set Off/On with 5. Adjust the volume with Display (Menu . 6. Then press to save the Volume. Alerts (Menu ) Any of the three Alert options can be turned on or off. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Press Menu. Settings. 3. Press Sounds and then press Alerts. Check each option and turn it off if not desired.
LG-5450 after the last key was pressed. LG-5450 Contrast (Menu 30 seconds turns the backlight off 30 seconds after the last key was pressed. Always off means that the backlight is never on. 1. Press Left Soft Key On flip open means that the backlight is always on while cellcase is open. 2. Press Web/Pictures (Menu ) 15 seconds ) Allows you to set the contrast of the display Menu. Settings. 3. Press Display and then press Contrast. 4. Adjust the contrast with . 5.
LG-5450 Theme Colour (Menu ) System (Menu Allows you to choose the colour of the background screen. 1. Press Left Soft Key Menu. 2. Press Settings. 3. Press Colour. Display and then press 4. Select an option and press Theme ) Allows you to choose the kind of clock to be displayed on the LCD screen. 1. Press Left Soft Key ) Set Mode (Menu ) This function enables you to set up the phone producer’s management environment.
LG-5450 Call Guard (Menu ) LG-5450 Unlock means that the phone is never locked (Lock mode can be used). When locked, you can receive incoming calls or make only emergency calls. Lock means that the phone is always locked. Call Guard alerts you when roaming charges apply. 1. Press Left Soft Key Menu. 2. Press Settings. 3. Press Guard. System and then press Call Change Lock (Menu 4. Select On or Off and press Security (Menu . Allows you to enter a new four-digit lock code number. 1.
LG-5450 5. Select emergency number using . and press . Erase Phone Book (Menu 1. Press Left Soft Key Settings. 2. Press ) Menu and then press Security. Reset Default (Menu . 2. Press Settings. 3. Press Airplane Mode and then press Setup (Menu Menu and then press . Security. 1. Press Left Soft Key Reset Default. , select Revert and press ) Assign a shortcut to your favorite and most frequently used function.
LG-5450 Call Answer (Menu ) Language (Menu Allows you to determine when to answer the phone. 1. Press Left Soft Key Menu. Settings. 3. Press Answer. Setup and then press 4. Select an option and press Call . ) Data-In (Menu Allows you to select the ring type before the phone automatically answers a call. This feature is used only with the car kit. Menu. 3. Press Answer. Setup and then press 92 . Auto- .
LG-5450 Method (Menu ) LG-5450 Voice Dial (Menu ) This option is setting for the method of data call cable. Voice Dial Prompt (Menu 1. Press Left Soft Key Allows you to set the command action to initiate voice dialing. Menu. 2. Press Settings. 3. Press Data-In and then press 4. Select an option and press Method. 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Press . Menu. Settings. 3. Press Voice Dial and then press Dial Prompt. USB/RS-232C(COM Port)/Closed 4.
LG-5450 LG-5450 Organizer ( Menu 6. Select Train or Un-train and press . 7. If you chose Train, press OK and follow the voice prompts. or If you chose Un-train, press Un-train. Calendar (Menu ) ) Organizer Functions Organizer keeps your agenda convenient and easy to access. Simply store your appointments and your phone alerts you with a reminder of your appointment. You can also take advantage of the Alarm Clock feature.
LG-5450 How to use buttons Notepad (Menu Moves cursor to the left. Moves to the previous week. Moves to the next week. You can select five options by pressing the Right Soft Key Options. Alarm Clock (Menu ) Menu. 2. Press Organizer. 3. Select Alarm Clock. ) Allows you to read, add, edit, and erase notes to yourself. Moves cursor to the right. 1. Press Left Soft Key LG-5450 5. Set the time for alarm and press Left Soft Key Save. Menu. 2. Press Organizer. 3. Select Notepad. 4.
LG-5450 LG-5450 5 Snooze Time (Menu TIA S afety I nformation ) Allows you to select the Snooze Time when ringing the alarm of Calender or Alarm Clock. 1. Press Left Soft Key Organizer. 3. Select Snooze Time. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal 4. Edit your desired time and press Phone I nfo ( Menu . ) Use to display your phone number on the screen. Allows you to view the software, PRL, ERI, and browser version. Allows you to view all the icons with their descriptions 2. Press Menu.
LG-5450 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. LG-5450 • Use hands-free operation, if available; • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions or the law so require. Electronic Devices NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.
LG-5450 Hearing Aids Posted Facilities 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. Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.
LG-5450 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 C onsumer U pdate The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones: 1.
LG-5450 • Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health. The FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level.
LG-5450 experiments investigating the effects of radiofrequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals.
LG-5450 priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world.
LG-5450 leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard, “Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental Techniques,” sets forth the first consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissue-simulating model of the human head.
LG-5450 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 equipment? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices.
LG-5450 Consumer I nformation o n S AR (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 radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
LG-5450 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 date of purchase of the product by the original end user.
LG-5450 10 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When operating a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips: 1.