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  • Page 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. World Wide Web English . 07/2008. Rev. 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
  • Page 2 SCH-i920 User Guide DRAFT...
  • Page 3 Using this manual Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the Refer to—pages with related functions and features of your device. information; for example: For any topics not covered in this p.
  • Page 4 Copyrights and trademarks • Java™ is a trademark of Rights to all technologies and products Sun Microsystems, Inc. that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners: • This product includes software licensed from MS, an ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark affiliate of the of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety and usage information ..5 Enter text with Samsung Phonepad ...... 16 1. Enter text Enter text with Transcriber .... 17 Change the text input Create a sketch ......18 method ........13 Change the default text 2. Communication input method .......13...
  • Page 6 Contents Video Editor ........ 33 RSS Reader .........48 Streaming Player ......36 Podcasts ........48 FM Radio ........36 Google Launcher ......49 Google Maps ........50 4. Personal productivity Contacts ........38 6. Connectivity Calendar ........40 Bluetooth ........52 Office Mobile ....... 41 ActiveSync ........54 Notes .........
  • Page 7 Contents Task Switcher ......59 Search your device .......59 Main Menu ........60 File Explorer ........60 TV Out Viewer ......60 Digital Frame .......61 Smart Reader ......61 8. Troubleshooting 9. MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement Health and Safty Information...

  • Page 8: Safety And Usage Information

    Handle and dispose of batteries and Keep your device and all accessories out chargers with care of the reach of small children or animals. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries Small parts may cause choking or serious and chargers specifically designed for injury if swallowed.
  • Page 9 • Never place batteries or devices on or Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries Do not use your device at refuelling may explode when overheated. points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals.
  • Page 10 Use only Samsung-approved airline personnel. accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your device or cause injury.
  • Page 11 Protect batteries and chargers from Handle your device carefully and damage sensibly • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold • Do not allow your device to get wet— or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/ liquids can cause serious damage. Do 32°...
  • Page 12 Important usage • Your device and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to magnetic information fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or Use your device in the normal allow your device to come in contact position with magnetic fields for extended Avoid contact with your device’s internal...
  • Page 13 • Over time, unused batteries will • Frequent writing and erasing will discharge and must be recharged shorten the life span of memory cards. before use. • Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or • Disconnect chargers from power terminals with your fingers or metal sources when not in use.
  • Page 14 Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.
  • Page 15 To prevent possible harm to the ABOUT DIVX VIDEO environment or human health from ® DivX is a digital video format created by uncontrolled waste disposal, please DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified separate this from other types of wastes ®...

  • Page 16: Enter Text

    Enter text With your device’s touch screen, you can • Samsung Keypad type or write text and create drawings in • Samsung Phonepad notes, documents, and messages. • Transcriber You can tap the input panel icon at any Change the text input time to show or hide the input panel.

  • Page 17: Enter Text With Block Recognizer

    Enter text 3. From the Input Method tab, choose 3. Write each character in the writing an input method. area at the bottom of the screen: • Write letters on the left side of the 4. Tap writing area. You can also set options for some •...

  • Page 18: Enter Text With The Keyboard

    1. Tap the input panel icon. 1. Tap the input panel icon. 2. Tap the arrow next to the input panel 2. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and select Letter Recognizer. icon and select Samsung Keyboard.

  • Page 19: Enter Text With Samsung Keypad

    Samsung Phonepad To enter numbers and symbols, tap 1. Tap the input panel icon. 2. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and select Samsung Phonepad. Enter text with 3. Tap characters to enter your text. Samsung Keypad In T9 mode, tap the appropriate keys to enter an entire word.

  • Page 20: Enter Text With Transcriber

    Enter text Enter text with Transcriber View demonstrations of how With Transcriber, you can write anywhere to write characters on the screen. Unlike Letter Recognizer Open the list of punctuation or Block Recognizer, you can use cursive marks, symbols, and (joined-up) handwriting to write numbers complete words.

  • Page 21: Create A Sketch

    Enter text Create a sketch With Notes, you can create and capture sketches. 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → → Programs Notes. 2. Tap New. 3. Make a stroke that crosses at least three ruled lines to start a drawing frame.

  • Page 22: Communication

    Communication Your device allows you to send and 4. Press the number keys to enter the receive many types of calls and complete number you want to dial messages over cellular networks and the (country code, area code, and phone wireless web.

  • Page 23: Messaging

    Communication Make a call from Call History 4. Tap → 1. From the Today screen, tap Start Bar (block) calls Programs → Call Log. 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → 2. Select a call log by using the drop- →...
  • Page 24 Communication 2. Tap Menu → New. 5. Tap the message body. 3. Enter a destination number or tap 6. Enter your message text. Menu → Add Recipients to select a 7. Tap Menu → Toolbar. contact. 8. Tap an attachment icon to add a file to 4.
  • Page 25 Communication Retrieve emails from a web 3. Tap Menu → New. server 4. Enter the recipient’s address in the to field or tap Menu → Add Recipient... Before you retrieve email messages from to select a contact. an internet service provider or VPN connection, you must create an email The Cc and Bcc fields are located account.
  • Page 26 Communication View messages You can access message folders for all your messaging accounts (email, SMS, and MMS) in one location. To view messages, 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Messaging. 2. Tap Messaging or the name of an email account.

  • Page 27: Media

    Media Capture a photo Learn to use the Camera, Media Album, Photo Slides, Touch Player, Media 1. Press and hold [Camera]. Controller, ShoZu, Video Editor, Streaming Player, and FM Radio. To learn 2. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to about your device’s other media landscape orientation.
  • Page 28 Media Adjust Camera settings Record video From the viewfinder, tap an icon, and 1. Press and hold [Camera]. then tap a setting. 2. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape orientation. Icon Function Camera is always activated in Mode (switch to camcorder) landscape orientation.

  • Page 29: Media Album

    Media Play a video Icon Function 1. From the viewfinder, tap Quick view 2. Scroll to the video you want. 3. Tap to play it. Media Album Adjust Camcorder settings With Media Album, you can view and access all the files and folders on your From the viewfinder, tap an icon, and device.
  • Page 30 Media Play a video While viewing photos, you can perform the following functions: → 1. From the Today screen, tap Start • To zoom in, drag your finger upward Programs → Media Album. on the right side of the screen. To exit 2.

  • Page 31: Photo Slides

    Media 2. Locate and open the folder where the 3. Enter an album name, set the file is stored. creation date, and tap OK. 3. Tap Menu → Send → an option to 4. Locate a photo in another album or send the file.

  • Page 32: Touch Player

    Media View slideshows with Icon Function background music Rotate the photo 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs → Photo Slides → Change the background a photo album. music 2. Tap Menu → Slide show. Quit the slideshow 3.
  • Page 33 Media Update the library 5. During playback, use the following controls: → 1. From the Today screen, tap Start Programs → Touch Player. Icon Function 2. Tap (if necessary). Pause 3. Tap Update. Play 4. Tap Search to update the library. 5.

  • Page 34: Media Controller

    Media Media Controller 3. Tap the library you want. → 4. Tap Menu New Play List. With Media Controller, you can access a DMS (Digital Media Server) that contains 5. Enter a title for your new playlist and various multimedia files, but you need to tap Next.
  • Page 35 Media Upload a file 2. Tap Menu → Activate → → → 3. Tap Menu Accept. 1. From the Today screen, tap Start Programs → ShoZu. 4. Tap OK. 2. Select Share-It. → → 5. Tap Menu Go to Settings to view the account details.

  • Page 36: Video Editor

    Media Video Editor Add a stored audio to a video → 1. From the Today screen, tap Start With Video Editor, you can edit or make Programs → Video Editor. videos by combining photos or videos. 2. Tap Edit Video. Crop a video 3.
  • Page 37 Media 2. Tap Edit Video. 6. Tap at the point where you want the text to be displayed. 3. Select a video file. 7. Enter a text to insert. 4. Tap 8. Adjust the location and change the 5. Tap to start playback.
  • Page 38 Media 5. Tap to capture the current Option Function screen. Change the colour Make a sideshow Effect tone or apply a special effect You can combine photos to make a sideshow with your favourite photos. Change how your Transition slideshow plays from 1.

  • Page 39: Streaming Player

    Media Streaming Player 5. When you are finished, tap Save. 6. After saving the video, tap Done. You can play streaming files on the web. 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Make a storyboard Programs → Streaming Player. You can combine photos and videos to 2.
  • Page 40 Media Select a station 4. Tap to scan through available radio stations. 1. From the radio screen, tap 5. To adjust the volume level, tap and adjust the volume. 2. Tap the station you want. To switch sound output to the →...

  • Page 41: Personal Productivity

    Personal productivity Learn to use Contacts, Calendar, Office 3. When you are finished entering Mobile, Notes, Tasks, and Clock. information, tap to save the contact card. Available programs may differ depending on your service provider or Create a new SIM contact region.
  • Page 42 Personal productivity As you enter letters, the screen will To copy a SIM contact to your device, show contacts that match your input. → 1. From the Today screen, tap Start Phonebook. 3. Tap a contact to open it. 2. Tap a contact to open it. Copy or move contact cards 3.

  • Page 43: Calendar

    Personal productivity Assign an image or ringtone to a Create a calendar event contact card → 1. From the Today screen, tap Start Calendar. 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Phonebook. 2. Tap Menu → New Appointment. 2. Tap a contact to open it. 3.

  • Page 44: Office Mobile

    Personal productivity Office Mobile 6. To format cells, tap Menu → Edit, Insert, Format, or Tools. With Office Mobile, you can create and 7. To save the workbook, tap edit Excel workbooks, Word documents, and OneNote notes or open and view For more details, refer to the online help.
  • Page 45 Personal productivity Open and view a PowerPoint Create and edit a note slideshow → 1. From the Today screen, tap Start Office Mobile → OneNote Mobile. 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Office Mobile → PowerPoint 2. Tap New to create a new note. Mobile.

  • Page 46: Notes

    Personal productivity Notes 2. Tap and hold the name of a note you want to send. Use Notes to create memos, sketches, 3. Tap an option to send the file: and recordings. • To send as a multimedia message, Create a note select Send...

  • Page 47: Clock

    Personal productivity Clock 3. Enter details for the task. Learn to set and control alarms, To set a reminder for the task, tap memorial days, and world clocks. You can the due field and set a due date. also use the stopwatch. Tap the reminder field, select Remind me, and then specify the Set an alarm...
  • Page 48 Personal productivity Set a memorial day 3. Tap a world clock location. → 1. From the Today screen, tap Start 4. Set the world clock options. Programs → Clock. 5. When you are finished, tap Done. 2. Tap the top line of the screen and 6.

  • Page 49: Web

    Learn to use Windows Live, Messenger, 2. Tap Sign in to Windows Live → RSS Reader, Podcasts, Google Launcher, Accept. and Google Maps. For information about 3. Enter your login ID and password and connecting to the internet and working tap Next.
  • Page 50 Set up messenger and sign in 4. While chatting, you can perform the following actions: 1. Sign in to Windows Live (see the → • Insert emoticons: tap Menu previous section). emoticon 2. Scroll to Messenger. → • Transfer a file: tap Menu Send →...

  • Page 51: Rss Reader

    RSS Reader 2. Select a feed and tap Menu → Update to get the latest contents. Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest 3. Tap Done. news and information from your favourite websites. 4. Select an updated post. To do this, you need to create the connection first.

  • Page 52: Google Launcher

    Update the library 4. Enter a keyword and tap Search. Your device searches for related Update the audio and video libraries, and reports on the wireless web and playlists with new files. displays the results. 1. From the Today screen, tap Start →...

  • Page 53: Google Maps

    Google Maps • Check the current location: tap Menu → My Location With Google Maps, you can search the • Change the view mode: tap Menu online maps for streets, cities, or → Satellite View countries. Google Maps also provides you •...
  • Page 54 4. Tap Options to check the direction to 6. To clear the information on the map, the business or make a call to the tap Menu → Clear Map. business. Resetting Google Maps 5. Tap OK to return to the map. →...

  • Page 55: Connectivity

    Connectivity Learn to transfer data to and from your 2. From the Connections tab, tap device via the Bluetooth wireless feature Bluetooth. and synchronise your device to a PC with 3. From the Mode tab, tap the check ActiveSync. For details on connecting to box next to Turn on Bluetooth.
  • Page 56 Connectivity Your device will search for and display 2. Select a sending option. the list of Bluetooth-enabled devices. 3. Tap a device from the list. 4. Tap a device name and tap Next. Receive data via the Bluetooth 5. Enter the 1- to 16-digit Bluetooth PIN wireless feature for the device you are trying to connect to and tap Next.

  • Page 57: Activesync

    Connectivity Install ActiveSync on your PC 2. From the Connections tab, tap Bluetooth. Before you can synchronise your data, 3. From the COM Ports tab, tap New you must install ActiveSync, either from Outgoing Port. the supplied CD-ROM or the Microsoft website (http://www.microsoft.com).
  • Page 58 Connectivity 2. From the Connections tab, tap USB You can also manually find and copy files Connection Mode → ActiveSync. from your device to a PC and vice versa— from the Microsoft ActiveSync window, 3. Tap tap Explore. 4. Connect one end of the PC data cable For more details on synchronising your to the multifunction jack on your data, refer to the ActiveSync Help.
  • Page 59 Connectivity 5. Enter your Exchange user name, To change the synchronisation schedules, password, and domain name. → 1. From the Today screen, tap Start Programs → ActiveSync. 6. Tap Next. 2. Tap Menu → Schedule... 7. Enter a server address. To establish a secure connection, tap 3.

  • Page 60: Additional Programs

    Additional programs Java Learn to use Games, Java, Calculator, Smart Converter, Task Manager, Task Java is a folder where downloaded games Switcher, Search, Main Menu, File and applications are stored. Explorer, TV Out Viewer, Digital Frame, and Smart Reader. From the Today screen, tap Start →...

  • Page 61: Smart Converter

    Additional programs 3. Tap the math function. 3. Enter the base amount. 4. Enter the second number. 4. Change the base unit (if necessary). The device displays the conversion 5. To view the result, tap =. results. You can use the following buttons on the screen: Task Manager •...

  • Page 62: Task Switcher

    Additional programs 2. To activate a program, tap the 2. To activate a program, tap it. program you want and tap Menu → → To close a program, tap End tasks Switch To. a program. To close a program, tap End Task. To To close all programs, tap End all close all programs, tap Menu →...

  • Page 63: Main Menu

    Additional programs Main Menu To move to a higher-level folder, tap Up. Tap Menu to rename, delete, or edit your → 1. Press [ ]. You can also tap Start files and folders. Programs → Main Menu. 2. Select an application. TV Out Viewer →...

  • Page 64: Digital Frame

    Additional programs The display switches to TV Out mode Icon Function and you can view the device’s display on the TV screen. Stop Digital Frame Skip to the next photo View your favourite photos with a clock Change the clock and on the screen.
  • Page 65 Additional programs Your device recognises the namecard • Hold the device firmly while taking and converts it to contact card the namecard or document. format. • Be careful not to let any shadows on 4. Tap Save to save the contact card. the namecard or document.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have trouble with your device, try Try this to solve the these procedures before you contact a Message problem: service professional. When using the device for When you turn on your device, the the first time or when the following messages may appear: PIN requirement feature is enabled, you must enter...
  • Page 67 Troubleshooting • You may be between service areas. Try this to solve the Message You should receive a signal when you problem: enter a service area. Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a result of You forgot a security code, PIN, or entering your PIN SIM card incorrectly several times.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting You enter a number, but the call is Another caller cannot hear you not dialled speaking • Ensure that you have pressed [ • Ensure that you are not blocking the built-in microphone. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.
  • Page 69 Troubleshooting The battery does not charge Your device cannot connect to the properly or sometimes your device internet turns itself off while charging • Ensure that you have entered valid • Disconnect the device from the settings for your internet service charger, remove and reinstall the provider.
  • Page 70 Troubleshooting • Ensure that the settings for each device allow them to be visible to other HAC Mode devices. To insure that the Hearing Aid Compa • Ensure that both devices are tibility rating for your phone is maintained, compatible with Bluetooth wireless secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth technology.

  • Page 71: Microsoft Software License Terms For Windows Mobile 6 Software Agreement

    TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement These license terms are an agreement for this software, unless other terms between you and Samsung Electronics accompany those items. If so, those Inc. ("Company"). Please read them. terms apply. They apply to the software included on As described below, using some this device.
  • Page 72 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement WARNING: If the software contains 2. ADDITIONAL LICENSING voice operated technologies, then REQUIREMENTS AND/OR USE operating this software requires user RIGHTS. attention. Diverting attention away from a. Specific Use. Company designed the road while driving can possibly cause this device for a specific use.
  • Page 73 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement i. This agreement does not grant d. Phone Functionality. If the you any rights with respect to device software includes phone the Windows Mobile Device functionality, all or certain portions Center, Microsoft ActiveSync or of the device software may be Microsoft Outlook 2007 Trial...
  • Page 74 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement In doing so, you must comply with You may use remote access any technical limitations in the technologies in the software such as software that allow you to use it only Remote Desktop Mobile to access the in certain ways.
  • Page 75 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement You may switch off some of these • Windows Mobile Update features or not use them. For more Feature. The Windows Mobile information about these features, Update feature provides you the visit http://go.microsoft.com/ ability to obtain and install fwlink/?LinkId=81931.
  • Page 76 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement If the software fails to protect the You may not use the services to try content, content owners may ask to gain unauthorized access to any Microsoft to revoke the software's service, data, account or network ability to use WMDRM to play or by any means.
  • Page 77 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement AND (B) OTHER USES 8. NETWORK ACCESS. If you are using SPECIFICALLY AND SEPARATELY a network, such as an employer LICENSED BY MPEG LA, L.L.C. network, the network administrator may limit features or functionality on If you have questions about the your device.
  • Page 78 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement 12.PROOF OF LICENSE. If you acquired Before the transfer, that party must the software on the device, or on a agree that these license terms apply disc or other media, a genuine to the transfer and use of the Certificate of Authenticity label with a software.
  • Page 79 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement 16.NO WARRANTIES FOR THE You cannot recover any other SOFTWARE. The software is damages, including provided "as is". You bear all consequential, lost profits, risks of using it. Microsoft gives special, indirect or incidental no express warranties, damages.
  • Page 80 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement It also applies even if Microsoft should have been aware of the possibility of the damages. The above limitation may not apply to you because your country may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential or other damages.

  • Page 81: Health And Safty Information

    SAR tests are conducted using standard operating Health and safety information positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals tested frequency bands. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. Although the SAR is determined at the highest It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone...
  • Page 82 FCC RF exposure guidelines the FCC for each model. While there may be when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved differences between the SAR levels of various phones accessory designated for this product or when used...
  • Page 83 Health and safety information Precautions when using batteries • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, in any way.
  • Page 84 • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local • Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of able to access your wireless phone without batteries in a fire. removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your Road safety voice mail answer it for you.
  • Page 85 Health and safety information people with whom you are talking aware that you is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause are driving and suspend conversations that have interference or danger. the potential to divert your attention from the When connecting the phone or any accessory to road.
  • Page 86 potential interference with the pacemaker. These adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your recommendations are consistent with the independent physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this research and recommendations of Wireless Technology information. Switch off your phone in health care Research.
  • Page 87 Health and safety information Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls Switch off your phone when in any area with a This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as and instructions.
  • Page 88 If certain features are in use (call barring, for • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember example), you may first need to deactivate those that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not features before you can make an emergency call. place objects, including both installed or portable Consult this document and your local cellular service wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or...
  • Page 89 Health and safety information • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or out of the reach of small children’s. strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and- •...
  • Page 90 Acknowledging Special Precautions If this equipment does cause harmful interference to and the FCC and Industry Canada radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is Notice encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: FCC Notice and Caution •...
  • Page 91 (RF) Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not energy set by the Federal Communications expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 92 FCC RF exposure guidelines phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels when used with a Samsung accessory designated for so as to use only the power required to reach the this product or when used with an accessory that network.
  • Page 93 Health and safety information Appendix B: Guide to Safe and responsibility. A wireless phone can be an invaluable tool, but good judgment must be exercised at all times Responsible Wireless Phone Use while driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or Cellular Telecommunications &...
  • Page 94 Wireless Phone “Safety Tips” incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voice mail answer it for you. Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using 4. Suspend conversations during hazardous driving a wireless phone which should be easy to remember: conditions or situations.
  • Page 95 Health and safety information with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in light or otherwise stationary. But if you need to dial emergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a while driving, follow this simple tip-dial only a few perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan”...
  • Page 96 Appendix C: Consumer Update on Telecommunications Industry Association and the wireless industry have conducted educational Wireless Phones outreach to inform wireless phone users of their U.S. Food and Drug Administration responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens. As we approach a new century, more and more of 1.
  • Page 97 Health and safety information thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC’s 3. What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless compliance limits. phones? 2. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless The available scientific evidence does not show that phones before they can be sold, as it does with new...
  • Page 98 • Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary phones with the Federal Communications Commission for device function; and (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF •...
  • Page 99 Health and safety information FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health 5. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Organization International Electromagnetic Fields radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential If there is a risk from these products—and at this point result of this work has been the development of a we do not know that there is—it is probably very...
  • Page 100 6. What about children using wireless phones? 7. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF teenagers.
  • Page 101 Health and safety information from those emissions reduce risks. Some products Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can that claim to shield the user from RF absorption use interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, special phone cases, while others involve nothing FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone.
  • Page 102 same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. 2000. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don’t FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones know with certainty what the results of such studies for possible interactions with other medical devices.
  • Page 103 Health and safety information are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): completed in a few years. However, very large http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ numbers of animals would be needed to provide Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one (OSHA): exists.
  • Page 104 Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less Phones interference to hearing devices than phones that are When some mobile phones are used near some not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining...
  • Page 105 This Limited Warranty does not cover: (a) defects or SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of...
  • Page 106 Product or for 90 days, whichever is applicable warranty period, SAMSUNG will repair or longer. All replaced parts, components, boards and replace, at SAMSUNG’s sole option, without charge to equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. Purchaser, any defective component part of Product.
  • Page 107 WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE/PROVINCE TO LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY PROVINCE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING...
  • Page 108 CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT. SAMSUNG Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, AS TO THE QUALITY, additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG.
  • Page 109 Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones When some mobile phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate.

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