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  • Page 1 Welcome to Verizon Wireless. It’s the Network ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents The Basics Getting Started Using Bluetooth® Placing and Receiving Calls Setting Up and Accessing Voice Mail Locking/Unlocking Your Wireless Device Using Speakerphone Changing Ringtones Push to Talk Assistance May We Help You? The My Verizon Advantage Loss or Theft Toll-Free Calls and Emergency Services Fraud Prevention Assistive Communication Devices...
  • Page 3 Mobile Entertainment Text Messaging Picture Messaging Video Messaging Mobile Web VZ Navigator Chaperone® Media Center V CAST V CAST Music with Rhapsody® (Subscription, Wireless & PC Downloads) Optional Services Safety and Protection Equipment Protection Voice Services International Services Other Products and Services More Information...
  • Page 4 So let’s get started. To order a printed copy of the Samsung User Manual, please call 1-888-987-HELP (4357). To down load a copy, please visit support.vzw.com/phones.

  • Page 5: The Basics

    The Basics • Getting Started • Using Bluetooth® • Placing and Receiving Calls • S etting Up and Accessing Voice Mail • L ocking/Unlocking Your Wireless Device • Using Speakerphone • Changing Ringtones • Push to Talk...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    The Basics Getting Started Just the basics; we’ll get into the fun stuff later on.
  • Page 7 Earpiece Allows you to hear the other caller. OK key ress the OK key to select a menu, sub-menu or option. Left Soft key Perform functions identified by left display prompt. Camera/Camcorder Press to activate the camera. Press and hold to activate the camcorder.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    The Basics Getting Started Just the basics; we’ll get into the fun stuff later on. Refer to the User Manual for more details on the function of external keys.
  • Page 9 Camera Lens: Allows you to take photos or record video. Shortcut/Push To Talk (PTT) key*: Press to activate shortcut menu. Volume Key: Allows you to adjust the master volume or adjust the earpiece volume during a call. Charging port: Charge the phone in this port.

  • Page 10: Installing The Battery

    The Basics Installing the battery Insert the battery cover removal tool into the slot on the back cover and turn it counter clockwise to open the battery cover (as shown). Use the grooves at the top of the cover to lift the cover up and away from the back of the phone.
  • Page 11 Insert the top end of the battery into the phone housing using the directional arrow printed on the battery. The gold contacts at the battery end must align with contacts on the phone. Push bottom end of the battery down until it snaps into place.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    The Basics With the battery in position on the phone, place the cover back on the handset and use the battery cover removal tool to turn the grooved dial clockwise until the cover locks. Charging the battery Connect the USB cable to the charging head. *Included Charging Head USB Cable...
  • Page 13 Pull the charging port cover out and turn to expose the connector. Insert the Wall/USB charger adapter end with the arrow up into the charging port on the left side of the phone. When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still) the power outlet.

  • Page 14: Removing The Battery

    The Basics Powering your wireless device on for the first time It’s important to fully charge the battery before turning on your wireless device. Press and hold the End/Power key Powering your wireless device off Press and hold the End/Power key WARNING! Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your phone.
  • Page 15 Use the grooves at the top of the cover to lift the cover up and away from the back of the phone.
  • Page 16 The Basics Lift the battery from the bottom end and remove.
  • Page 17 Installing the microSD (sold separately) Pull the microSD slot cover out and turn to expose the card slot. Push the microSD card into the slot until it locks into place.
  • Page 18 The Basics Removing the microSD Pull the microSD slot cover out and turn to expose the card slot. Push in on the memory card to release the lock and remove memory card from the microSD slot.

  • Page 19: Using Bluetooth

    Using Bluetooth® How to turn on Bluetooth From the home screen, press for Bluetooth ( Press the Left Soft key ( How to pair your Bluetooth headset with your wireless device From the home screen, press for Bluetooth ( for Add New Device, and Press Bluetooth device is in discoverable mode.

  • Page 20: Placing And Receiving Calls

    The Basics The phone automatically attempts to send a pass- key of “0000” to a hands-free device and shows the message “ATTEMPTING TO AUTO PAIR”. If the default passkey is not successful, the phone will display the message “AUTO PAIR FAILED. ENTER PASSKEY”.

  • Page 21: Receiving Calls

    Receiving calls When you receive an incoming call, the number appears in the display, if available. Open the phone to answer the call. NOTE: If the phone is already open, press the Send key ( Standard features included as part of your Calling Plan With our Calling Plans, you can enjoy the value and conve nience of these features at no extra monthly...

  • Page 22: Setting Up And Accessing Voice Mail

    The Basics For step-by-step instructions on some of these calling features, please refer to your Wireless Device Manual, or go to verizonwireless.com/welcome and select: Where can I find help with features on my wireless device? in the Frequently Asked Questions section. Setting Up and Accessing Voice Mail NOTE: To quickly access voice mail press and hold How to set up your voice mail...
  • Page 23 How to access your voice mail from your wireless device Press system greeting or your own greeting when you press to interrupt the greeting (if applicable) and follow the prompts. Follow the prompts to enter your password and retrieve your messages. How to access your voice mail from any phone, to save your minutes Dial your wireless number.
  • Page 24 The Basics How to reset your voice mail password Press from your wireless device or call 1-800-922-0204 (toll-free) from any phone to reach the easy-to-use automated Customer Service menu. Enter or say your 10-digit wireless number (if applicable). When asked what you need assistance with, say Voice Mail password.

  • Page 25: Locking/Unlocking Your Wireless Device

    Locking/Unlocking Your Wireless Device From the home screen, press for Settings & Tools ( for Phone Settings g Press You’re prompted to enter the lock code. The Phone Lock Code is the last four digits of your telephone number. Enter the Lock Code and press for Phone Lock Setting.

  • Page 26: Using Speakerphone

    The Basics Using Speakerphone With the phone open, press and hold the Speakerphone key (on the right side of the device) to switch from using the earpiece to the speakerphone before or during a call. Use the volume keys (located on the left side of your phone) to adjust the volume.

  • Page 27: Changing Ringtones

    Changing Ringtones Your wireless device comes with a selection of ringtones. Here’s how to manage your ringtone preferences: Selecting a ringtone From the home screen, press for Settings & Tools ( for Sounds Settings g Press Sounds g for Call Ringtone. Press the Directional key ( highlight the desired ringtone.
  • Page 28 The Basics Adjusting ringtone volume From the home screen, press the Volume key ) up or down to adjust the ringer volume to the desired setting. Press Setting ringtone to vibrate From the home screen, press and hold the Pound ) until PHONE SET TO VIBRATE ONLY key ( appears in the display.

  • Page 29: Push To Talk

    Push to Talk NOTE: User must subscribe to PTT service with Verizon Wireless for PTT to be enabled on the device. The Push to Talk (PTT) feature on your Verizon Wireless phone allows you to use your phone like a walkie- talkie to communicate with an individual or group of individuals who are also Verizon Wireless Push to Talk subscribers.
  • Page 30 The Basics Push to Talk call types You can make two types of PTT calls: • A Barge call automatically connects to the other party. The receiving party does not have the option to ignore the call. • A n Alert call sends the receiving party a tone indicating that someone wants to talk with them.
  • Page 31 PTT Contacts Allows you to view your PTT Contact List. The PTT Contact List contains all individual and group PTT contacts in a single list. for MENU g Press for PTT Contact List. Press the Directional key ( through your Contact List. Press the Right Soft key ( one of the following options: New PTT Contact, Copy To Contacts, Temp PTT Group, Erase, Edit,...
  • Page 32 The Basics Making a PTT Call from PTT Contact List (Barge) Press the Push to Talk (PTT) key ( PTT Contact List. Press the Directional key ( highlight the PTT Contact entry you wish to call. Press and hold the Push to Talk (PTT) key ) Listen for the OK to Talk tone.
  • Page 33 Making a PTT call from PTT Contact List (Alert) You can send an alert to any individual user with Verizon Wireless PTT service. The user may answer or ignore the alert. Press the Push to Talk (PTT) key ( PTT Contact List. Press the Directional key ( highlight the PTT Contact entry you wish to call.
  • Page 34 The Basics Press and hold the Push to Talk (PTT) key ( talk. Release the Push to Talk (PTT) key ( finished speaking. This allows the called party to reply. Press the End/Power key ( Making a PTT call from keypad (Barge) Enter the 10-digit wireless number of the Verizon Wireless PTT subscriber you wish to contact.
  • Page 35 Making a PTT call from keypad (Alert) Enter the 10-digit wireless number of the Verizon Wireless PTT subscriber you wish to alert. Press the Left Soft key ( Press and release the Push to Talk (PTT) key ) to alert the individual. The PTT Outgoing Alert tone sounds, and Alerting appears on the display.
  • Page 36 The Basics Release the Push to Talk (PTT) key ( Press the End/Power key ( Incoming PTT call (Barge) When your phone receives a Barge call, the Barge tone plays. You then hear the calling party speaking through the speakerphone. The calling party’s wireless number will appear on your display.
  • Page 37 Incoming PTT call (Alert) When your phone receives an alert, the PTT Alert tone plays. The message Incoming Alert is displayed with the phone number or contact name of the calling party. The PTT Alert tone repeats every 5 seconds until it is answered or ignored, or until 20 seconds have passed.
  • Page 38 The Basics PTT On/Off You can enable the PTT feature on your phone so that you will be able to receive or send PTT calls or alerts. Press for Call Settings g pqrs Press the Directional key ( On/Off, then press Push to Talk: Push to Talk calls may only be made with other Verizon Wireless Push to Talk subscribers and only from the National Enhanced Services Rate and Coverage Area.

  • Page 39: Assistance

    Assistance • May We Help You? • The My Verizon Advantage • Loss or Theft • Toll-Free Calls and Emergency Services • Fraud Prevention • Assistive Communication Devices...

  • Page 40: May We Help You

    Assistance May We Help You? Helpful web sites and information verizonwireless.com Main web site verizonwireless.com/welcome Welcome page includes: • Information on your wireless device, coverage, Calling Plan, billing and payment information • FAQs, interactive demos for your wireless device and how to read your bill • My Verizon registration for online account management verizonwireless.com/myverizon My Verizon can be used to: • Check your balance and minutes or make payments • Add or remove features • Reset voice mail passwords and more...

  • Page 41: The My Verizon Advantage

    verizonwireless.com/data • Demos and tutorials on products and services • Online technical support for products and services The My Verizon Advantage Get these added benefits for registering for My Verizon: • V iew your New Every Two® Meter. Sign in to My Verizon and click on My Services/ My Phone to check your upgrade status and see if you are eligible for the New Every Two discount.
  • Page 42 Assistance device at its promotional price through My Verizon every year with a 2-year renewal (upgrade fee applies). • I f you’re using more minutes than your Calling Plan includes, we’ll let you know with Minute Check. Minute Check will periodically notify you through My Verizon if you’re exceeding your plan allowance and let you know of other Calling Plan options that may save you money.
  • Page 43 defect within the first year of ownership, we’ll send a replacement device right to your door for free. Address or account changes It’s important that we have your most current information so we’re able to reach you for any reason. There are 3 ways to update your information: • Online—Go to verizonwireless.com/contactus and follow these instructions:...
  • Page 44 Assistance Billing options Your service comes with a streamlined bill that you’ll receive each month at no additional cost. Your bill includes all applicable charges, but will not contain any call details (e.g., date, time, and wireless device number called). Detailed billing Call details are available for free online at verizonwireless.com under My Verizon.
  • Page 45 Paying your bill Verizon Wireless gives you several convenient options to pay and manage your monthly bill. Some of those options are: • At verizonwireless.com/myverizon—Make one- time or recurring payments using your debit card, credit card, ATM card, electronic check/ACH or enroll in our Auto Pay Program.
  • Page 46 Assistance launch your web browser, then select My Verizon. If you don’t subscribe to Mobile Web, you will see an option to view My Verizon for free once you launch the browser. • H ome banking—Verizon Wireless and CheckFree® have teamed together to give you the option to pay your wireless bill online at your choice of more than 1,700 financial services locations across the...

  • Page 47: Loss Or Theft

    Loss or Theft If your wireless device is lost or stolen, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-922-0204 to suspend your service. If your wireless device is malfunctioning, please bring it to a Verizon Wireless Communications Store. Toll-Free Calls and Emergency Services Calls to 800, 855, 866, 877 and 888 numbers are toll-free, but airtime charges do apply.
  • Page 48 Assistance • N ever leave your wireless device unattended, especially in your office or car. • W hen not in use, lock the wireless device using your lock code. • R eview your bill and report any suspicious calling activity. If we conclude that the calls are fraudulent, you will not be held responsible for the charges. • R ecord your wireless device’s electronic serial number in the back of this guide and keep it safe.

  • Page 49: Assistive Communication Devices

    Assistive Communication Devices TTY (Text Telephony) and TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) allow individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech or language disabilities to communicate by telephone. When a user types his or her conversation on a TTY keyboard, it is transmitted as tones through the telephone.

  • Page 50: Mobile Entertainment

    Mobile Entertainment • Text Messaging • Picture Messaging • Video Messaging • Mobile Web • VZ Navigator • Chaperone® • Media Center • V CAST • Music with Rhapsody® (Subscription, Wireless & PC Downloads)

  • Page 51: Text Messaging

    Text Messaging Sending a new text message to a wireless device From the home screen, press the Left Soft key ) for Message. for New Message g Press Message. Enter the phone number or email address of the recipient in the To: field using the keypad. Press the Directional key ( the Text: field and enter your message.
  • Page 52 Mobile Entertainment Sending a new text message to a landline number Follow these steps, and the recipient will hear your text message as a voice recording: From the home screen, press the Left Soft key ) for Message. Press Message. Enter the landline number and press Type out the message.

  • Page 53: Picture Messaging

    Email Check your MSN® Hotmail® and America Online® accounts right from your wireless device. Instant Message from your wireless device. Choose from AOL® Instant Messenger™ Service, MSN® Messenger Service, and Yahoo!® Messenger. Messaging rates apply. Not available in all areas. See Consumer Brochure for details. Picture Messaging* Take pictures that you can send to any Verizon Wireless number or virtually any email address, or to subscribers...
  • Page 54 Mobile Entertainment Enter the phone number or email address of the recipient in the To: field using the keypad and press Enter the message and press * Not available everywhere. Picture Messaging charges apply per your Calling Plan. Monthly plans are available. Higher rates apply for International Picture Messaging (when available).
  • Page 55 Highlight the desired image and press to Save changes to Contact info. Press Send a picture message using a picture stored in the wireless device’s gallery From the home screen, press Media Center ( for Picture & Video g Press Pictures.

  • Page 56: Video Messaging

    Mobile Entertainment Video Messaging* Record and send videos to virtually any wireless number or email address. Record and send a video message From the home screen, press and hold the Camera/ Camcorder key ( Aim the camcorder lens on the back of the phone at the desired object and press ing a 60-second video clip.
  • Page 57 Store a video message on your wireless device From the home screen, press the Left Soft key ) for Message. for Inbox. Press Press the Directional key ( message that you wish to view. Press to view contents of the highlighted message.
  • Page 58 Mobile Entertainment Send a video message using a video stored in the wireless device’s gallery From the home screen, press Media Center ( Press Select the desired video and press the Right Soft key ) for Options. Press Press Enter the phone number or email address of the recipient in the To: field using the keypad and press Populate additional fields as needed and press to SEND.
  • Page 59 Delete a picture or video message From the home screen, press the Left Soft key ) for Message. for Inbox. Press Press the Directional key ( message that you wish to delete. Press the Left Soft key ( for Yes to confirm. Press Store pictures and videos to your online galleries from your PC...
  • Page 60 Mobile Entertainment Register for a FREE Online Album account using My Verizon registration Go to the Sign In section and click the Register link. Enter your mobile number without spaces or dashes and click the Continue button. Enter your desired user name, valid email address and address details.
  • Page 61 Upload pictures and videos to Online Album from your PC Click on the Upload Media tab. Click on the Browse for Media link. A pop-up window will open with a view of your PC’s folders. In the window, navigate to the folder on your PC that has your media.
  • Page 62 Mobile Entertainment Click and drag the desired media from the middle pane and drop it into the right slide pane. The slide will expand with the selected media. Now you can add text and/or drag and drop sound into the slide. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for up to 9 slides per message.

  • Page 63: Mobile Web

    Click the Share Album button. NOTE: The shared gallery is only accessible from a PC and can only be viewed by the recipient(s) you designate. Apply fun effects Go to the gallery containing the picture you’d like to change and click on it. Once the picture is in an expanded view, click on the Fun Effects link.
  • Page 64 Mobile Entertainment Dashboard with Mobile Web Dashboard is an easy-to-use application that acts as the primary platform for discovering, buying and personalizing multimedia content and services on your device. It provides access to personalized channels like V CAST Music & Video, Mobile Web, ringtones, games and more! Launching Dashboard From the home screen, press the Directional key...
  • Page 65 Get everything you need to know while you’re on the go—the entire Internet is at your fingertips with Mobile Web. Or access your account information with My Account. Microbrowser does not provide full web browsing. Service not available in all areas. Launch Mobile Web From the home screen, press the Directional key ) up to launch Mobile Web with Dashboard.

  • Page 66: Vz Navigator

    Mobile Entertainment VZ Navigator Now you can find the address of a great restaurant or the nearest ATM. Check movie times. Discover the latest hot spots. And know exactly how to get where you’re going. VZ Navigator puts all the advanced features of the latest GPS devices and systems on your wireless device—at a fraction of the price.
  • Page 67 Getting started with Location-Based Services (LBS) Verizon Wireless values your privacy. Because of this, your wireless device is defaulted to only acquire your location when you dial 911. To use Location-Based Services, you must first enable location services on your wireless device: From the home screen, press Press...

  • Page 68: Chaperone

    Mobile Entertainment Chaperone® Locate your children by their LBS-enabled wireless devices and get real-time updates right on your PC or Verizon Wireless device. And as an extra service, Chaperone with Child Zone® will even alert you by text message when your child’s wireless device enters or leaves any area you determine, such as a school or playground.

  • Page 69: Media Center

    Media Center We are changing the name of our Get It Now service to Media Center. You will see the name Media Center in the menu of your new phone. While we transition from Get It Now to Media Center, you may continue to see the name Get It Now in some advertising materials and online.
  • Page 70 Mobile Entertainment Wallpapers Download your favorite designs and wallpapers. Access Media Center From the home screen, press Center ( Download an application From the home screen, press Center ( Select the feature you want to download (i.e. Music & TonesgGet New Ringtones gGet New Applications) and press Press prompts to download the application.

  • Page 71: Cast

    V CAST verizonwireless.com/vcast V CAST brings the world of entertainment to your wireless device with high-quality streaming video, 3-D games, the latest music and much more. Visit verizonwireless.com/vcast to view all of the applications available for your wireless device. V CAST Video Get news and entertainment on your wireless device with streaming video clips.
  • Page 72 Mobile Entertainment Download video clips From the home screen, press Center ( Press Videos. Use the Directional key ( category and press Use the Directional key to highlight a desired content provider and press Navigate through the desired video clips and press to download the clip.
  • Page 73 Delete video clips From the home screen, press Center ( ) is highlighted, press Press for Picture & Video g Use the Directional key to highlight the video you want to delete and press the Left Soft key ( At the ERASE VIDEO FROM MY VIDEOS AND SETTINGS? pop-up, select Yes to confirm deletion of the video and press V CAST Games...

  • Page 74: Cast Music With Rhapsody® (Subscription, Wireless & Pc Downloads)

    Mobile Entertainment V CAST Music with Rhapsody® (Subscription, Wireless & PC Downloads) V CAST Music with Rhapsody is a digital music service that lets you listen to millions of songs from thousands of artists. Discover new and old favorites in an extensive music catalog.
  • Page 75 Download music to your PC Open V CAST Music with Rhapsody and log in. Don’t have V CAST Music with Rhapsody? Download it for free at verizonwireless.com/music. Once logged in you can perform any one of the following actions: • Download a PC copy of an over-the-air (OTA) purchased track Song tracks available for download will pop up upon login completion.
  • Page 76 Mobile Entertainment • Add subscription music to your library Add music to your collection by simply dragging and dropping it to My Library, or, if connected, to your V CAST Music with Rhapsody subscription–capable device (both found under Sources.) This can also easily be done by clicking on the Add button next to each song.
  • Page 77 Play songs with your wireless device closed NOTE: If the backlight is off, press and hold any external key to turn on the backlight then press the ( ) Unlock. With the phone closed, press the Play/Pause key ) to access external menu. Rewind key Play/Pause Press the Play/Pause key (...
  • Page 78 Mobile Entertainment Sync your music from your PC to your V CAST Music with Rhapsody wireless device This option allows you to transfer music files from your PC. In order to use this option, you must install V CAST Music with Rhapsody on your PC. Open V CAST Music with Rhapsody.
  • Page 79 Create playlists on your wireless device From the home screen, press Center ( ) is highlighted, press Music & Tones is highlighted. Press for My Music. Press for Playlists. Press The CREATE PLAYLIST prompts appears. Enter the name of the playlist and press Highlight the song(s) to add to the new playlist and Mark or the Left Soft key ( press...
  • Page 80 Mobile Entertainment Edit playlists on your wireless device From the home screen, press Center ( Music & Tones is highlighted, press Press Press Highlight the playlist you would like to edit and press the Right Soft key ( playlist and press To remove a song from the playlist, highlight the song and press the Left Soft key ( To change the order of the songs in your playlist,...
  • Page 81 Delete songs from your wireless device From the home screen, press Center ( ) is highlighted, press Music & Tones is highlighted for My Music. Press for Songs. Press Press the Directional key ( you want to delete and press the Right Soft key ( Options.

  • Page 82: Optional Services

    Optional Services • Safety and Protection • Equipment Protection • Voice Services • International Services • Other Products and Services...

  • Page 83: Safety And Protection

    Work wirelessly. Protect your wireless device against damage or, even more importantly, protect yourself on the road. You can find it all in Verizon Wireless plan enhancements. Call 1-800-922-0204 or speak to your Verizon Wireless Sales Representative to find out more. Or just visit verizonwireless.com.

  • Page 84: Voice Services

    Optional Services • Asurion Wireless Phone Protection • Extended Warranty NOTE: Insurance offered by third-party providers. Voice Services Enhanced Voice Mail Turn your wireless device into your office assistant. Forward your calls, store more messages or even receive faxes for printing. International Services International Long Distance You can call over 190 des tinations from the U.S.

  • Page 85: International Roaming

    messages do not count against your text messaging monthly bundled allowances. International Roaming Traveling outside of the U.S.? With your Verizon Wireless device you can stay connected in over 40 destinations including Canada, Mexico, China, Israel, Brazil and Jamaica. Dial from your Verizon Wireless phone or call 1-800-922-0204 and speak with a Verizon Wireless representative to enable International...

  • Page 86: Other Products And Services

    Optional Services order, contact our Global Services Activation Specialists at 1-800-711-8300. For up-to-date Information on destinations and rates, please visit verizonwireless.com/vzglobal and select International Long Distance, International Text Messaging, Inter national Roaming, or Occasional Global Traveler to see additional details on what services and programs are available with your Verizon Wireless device.
  • Page 87 VZAccess® A PC card that allows you to download files, open email attachments, access office data and applications, and browse the Internet.

  • Page 88: More Information

    More Information...
  • Page 89 How wireless works Your wireless service is different from your home or business phone service. On a wireless device, you must press the SEND button to alert the network to connect your call. Unlike the calls you make on a home or business phone, wireless commu nications travel over the air and can react to the environment.
  • Page 90 More Information Worry Free Guarantee® Subject to the Customer Agreement and Calling Plan. Please read and understand them before activating. Verizon Wireless calling areas, rates, coverage, agree- ments, provisions, business practices, procedures and policies are subject to change as specified in the Custo- mer Agreement.
  • Page 91 take up to 3 billing cycles to be processed. Should you be disconnected at any time during the first year for lack of pay ment, you forfeit any interest accrued during that time frame. If you terminate your service, but have not paid your final bill, the deposit will be applied to your account, and you will receive any remaining funds.
  • Page 92 More Information • N o person shall willfully or maliciously interfere with, or cause interference to, any radio communication or signal. • I t is unlawful to “listen in” on conversations intended for others or to divulge any information thereby obtained. • N o person shall utter any obscene, indecent or profane language by means of radio communication. National Do Not Call Registry Protect yourself from unwanted calls with the National Do Not Call Registry Program.
  • Page 93 You can register by either of the following methods: 1. By wireless device: 1-888-382-1222 from the number you wish to register. 2. Online at: www.donotcall.gov. Your registration becomes effective within 31 days of signing up and is active for five years. There is no cutoff date or deadline for registering.
  • Page 94 More Information issued a website publication on health issues related to cell phone usage where it states, “The scientific community at large… believes that the weight of scientific evidence does not show an association between exposure to radio frequency (RF) from cell phones and adverse health outcomes.
  • Page 95 increase a person’s risk of developing brain cancer – are not supported by a growing body of research on the subject.” You can access NCI’s review of the research at http://www.cancer.gov/ncicancerbulletin/ NCI_Cancer_Bulletin_092308/page7. What does Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) mean? In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other agencies, established RF exposure safety guidelines for wireless devices in the United States.
  • Page 96 More Information value of a wireless device while operating can be less than the reported SAR value. This is because the SAR value may vary from call to call, depending on factors such as proximity to a cell site, the proximity of the wireless device to the body while in use, and the use of hands-free devices.
  • Page 97 the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the head or against the body.
  • Page 98 December 2000. In this report a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. [The UK’s] recom-mendation to limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists.”...
  • Page 99 U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA Consumer Magazine, November–December 2000 Telephone: 1-888-INFO-FDA www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2000/600_phone.html American National Standards Institute 1819 L Street, N.W., Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20036 Telephone: 1-202-293-8020 www.ansi.org Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a wireless phone and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid...
  • Page 100 More Information • S hould not carry the wireless phone in a breast pocket; • S hould use the ear opposite the implantable medical device to minimize the potential for interference; • S hould turn the wireless phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. • S hould read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device. If you have any questions about using your wireless phone with such a device, consult your health care provider.
  • Page 101 long durations, may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss. This includes the use of head phones (inclu- ding headsets, earbuds, and Bluetooth® or other wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound, and distorted hearing.
  • Page 102 More Information • D o not turn the volume up to block out noisy surround- ings. If you choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, use noise-cancelling head phones to block out background environmental noise. • L imit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time is required before your hearing could be affected.
  • Page 103 You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources: American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Voice: (800) 222-2336 Email: info@audiology.org Internet: www.audiology.org National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320...
  • Page 104 NHTSA advises that the “safest course of action is to refrain from using a cell phone while driving.” NHTSA’s policy on “Cell Phone Use While Driving,” as well as Frequently Asked Questions on the subject, are...
  • Page 105 available at www.nhtsa.gov (click on “Traffic Safety” then on “Drowsy and Distracted Driving”). For your well being and the well being of those around you, you should consider turning your phone off and allowing calls to go to Voice Mail while you are driving. If you choose to use your wireless phone while driving, several jurisdictions have adopted “hands-free”...

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