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* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA...
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SGH-E906 User’s Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Important Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. safety Switch off in an aircraft precautions...
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Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area and Use only Samsung-approved accessories and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
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About this Guide • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your This User’s Guide provides you with condensed phone to take a photo or record a information about how to use your phone. To quickly video. learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started”...
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• Phone to TV • Offline mode View photos and video clips Switch your phone to offline to use its non-wireless functions in an airplane. captured with the phone on your TV screen. • E-mail Send and receive e-mails with image, video, and •...
Browse the web............18 Contents Use Phonebook ............18 Send messages ............20 View messages............21 Unpack Use Bluetooth ............22 Make sure you have each item Use a memory card..........24 Watch the phone display on a TV ......25 Your phone Enter text Keys, features, and locations...
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Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 33 3 Applications p. 39 5 Messages p. 53 8 Camera p. 78 1 Recent contacts p. 33 1 Music player p. 40 1 Create message p.
Samsung dealer. Left/Right) Alphanumeric The items supplied with your phone keys Headset/ and the accessories available at your Special Microphone Adapter jack Samsung dealer may vary, depending function keys Speaker on your country or service provider. Memory card slot...
Get started Install the battery. Reattach the battery cover. First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.
Get started Power on or off When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter Switch on 1. Open the phone. from the power outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone. 2. Press and hold [ ] on the right of the phone.
Key Lock mode Keys and display When you close the phone, the keypad lock feature Keys locks the exposed keys so that nothing will happen if the keys are accidentally pressed. Press and hold to switch the phone on or off.
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Get started In Idle mode, launch the web browser. Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input. In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access your voicemail server. Press and In Music player, play or pause music.
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Display Call in progress Layout Out of your service area; you Icons display various icons. cannot make or receive calls Connected to Internet Text and graphics display messages, Connected to a secured web page instructions, and information you enter. Synchronised with PC Call diverting feature active Soft key function p.
Get started Access menu functions Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected p. 91 Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are Bluetooth active p. 91 keys using. The bottom line of the Music playback in progress display indicates their current role.
Customise your phone Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. option 2. Press the Navigation keys to 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display and select Settings → Phone move to the next or previous language option. settings → Language. 2.
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Get started You can set wallpaper for the idle You can set the Navigation keys to Idle mode Menu screen. function as shortcuts to access wallpaper shortcuts your favourite menus. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display 1.
Make/Answer calls You can protect the phone against Phone lock unauthorised use with a phone 1. In Idle mode, enter an area Make a call password. The phone will require code and phone number. the password on power-up. 2. Press [ 1.
Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press and hold Record a video ] to turn on the camera. Begin with your camera, the music player, the web, and other special features 2. Press [1] to switch to Record mode.
49 phone • Download from a computer 1. From the music player screen, Play music using the optional Samsung PC press [ Studio Samsung PC Studio files 2. During playback, use the User’s Guide following keys: •...
Step outside the phone Browse the web Use Phonebook Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access the To the phone’s memory: wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services Add a contact and information and to download web content. 1.
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To the SIM card: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Create and and select Phonebook → My 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone send a name namecard. number and press <Options>. card 2. Specify your contact 2. Select Save contact → SIM → information.
Step outside the phone Send messages 4. Select Image and video or Sound. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send a text and select Messages → Create 5. For Image and video, select message (SMS) message → Text message. Add image or Add video and add an image or video clip.
View messages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send an e-mail and select Messages → Create When a notification appears: View a text message → Email. message 1. Press <View>. 2. Select Subject. 2. Select the message from the 3. Enter the e-mail subject and Inbox.
Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth From the Inbox: Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other and select Messages → My Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk messages →...
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3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the To receive data via Bluetooth, your Receive data other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if phone’s Bluetooth feature must be it has one, and press <OK>. active. When the owner of the other 1. When a device attempts to device enters the same code, access your phone, press pairing is complete.
Step outside the phone Use a memory card 1. Slide the card into the card slot, Insert a You can use an optional microSD memory card to with the label side face down. memory card increase your phone’s memory capacity. •...
Watch the phone display on a TV Using a card adapter and a USB Use a card You can view the display of your phone on a TV screen card reader/writer, you can read adapter by connecting the phone and TV with a TV out cable. the card on a PC.
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Step outside the phone 1. With the TV switched on, Transfer connect your phone to the TV phone display with a TV out cable, as shown. to a TV 2. Switch the TV to External Input mode. The display switches to TV Out mode and you can view the phone’s display on the TV screen.
Using AB mode Enter text Press the appropriate key until the character you want AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes appears on the display. You can enter text for some features, such as Characters in order displayed Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using AB mode, T9 Upper case Lower case mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode.
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Enter text • Press [ ] to insert a space. For example, Of and Me use [6] and [3]. • Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. 4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the next word.
Using Number mode Call functions Number mode enables you to enter numbers. Advanced calling features Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want. Making a call Using Symbol mode 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols.
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Call functions 2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone Answering a call number, then press [ When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings Redialling recent numbers and displays the incoming call image. 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of Press <Accept>...
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Using the headset Placing a call on hold/Retrieving Press <Hold> to place a call on hold, or press Use the headset to make or answer calls without <Retrieve> to retrieve the call. holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the right side of Making a second call the phone.
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Call functions 3. Press <Options> and select End held call to end • Mute keys/Send keys: switch the key tones off the call on hold. or on. To communicate with answering machines or 4. To end the current call, press [ computerised telephone systems, Send keys Using the speakerphone feature must be selected.
• SIM service: access special services, such as Menu functions news, weather forecasts, entertainment, and location services, provided by your SIM card. This All menu options listed option is available when you use a SIM card supporting SIM Application Toolkit menus. Call log (Menu 1) •...
Menu functions 3. Press [Centre] to view the details of a call, or [ Received calls (Menu 1.4) to dial a number. This menu displays the most recent calls you have Using call log options received. While viewing call details, press <Options> to access Delete all (Menu 1.5) the following options:...
To reset the call timers, press <Reset>. You need to Phonebook (Menu 2) enter the phone password. You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in The password is preset to 00000000. You can your phone’s memory. The SIM card and phone’s change this password.
Menu functions Finding a contact in Idle mode • Send via: send the contact via SMS, MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. You can find contacts in Idle mode, by the spelling of a • Delete: delete the selected contact. contact name. The phone searches for the contact names starting with the letters labelled on any of the Create contact (Menu 2.2)
Storing a contact on the SIM card 4. Select the ringtone line and set a ring tone. 1. Select SIM. 5. Press <Save> to save the group. 2. Enter information about the contact. Adding members to a caller group • Name: assign a name.
Menu functions Speed dial Dialling speed dial entries (Menu 2.4) In Idle mode, press and hold the appropriate key. Use this menu to assign a speed dial number (2 to 9) for 8 of your most frequently dialled numbers. My namecard (Menu 2.5) The amount of memory available for speed dialing Use this menu to create a name card and send it to...
Own number Service number (Menu 2.6) (Menu 2.8) Use this feature to check your phone numbers, or to Use this menu to view the list of Service Dialling assign a name to each of the numbers. Changes made Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider, here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on including emergency numbers and numbers for your SIM card.
2. Select Phone to use the phone speaker. • Download from a computer using the optional Select Bluetooth stereo headset to use a Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Bluetooth stereo headset and then search for and Guide connect the phone to the headset.
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During playback, use the following keys: Using music player options From the music player screen, press <Options> to Function access the following options: Pauses or resumes playback. Stops • Play/Pause: begin or pause playback. playback when held down. • Transfer to Bluetooth stereo headset/ Returns to the previous file.
Menu functions Music player overrides other sounds: set the • Activate key: get a licence key when the key for music player to continue playback even if you exit the selected DRM file expires. • Remove: remove the selected file or all files from Equaliser: select an equaliser setting.
Playing a voice memo • Limit for multimedia message: You can record a voice memo for adding to an MMS message. 1. From the Voice recorder screen, press <Options> and select Go to My voice clips. • Limit for email: You can record a voice memo for adding to an e-mail.
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Menu functions Transforming Adding visual features 1. Select a photo or take a new photo. You can decorate photos by adding a frame, an image, 2. Press <Options> and select Transform → an or a note. option: 1. Select a photo or take a new photo. 2.
2. Press <Options> and select Merge stamp. The Java world (Menu 3.4) background photo appears in the image box next Use this menu to access the embedded Java games and downloaded Java applications. 3. Press <Options> and select Add image. Accessing an embedded game 4.
Menu functions • Upgrade: upgrade the application to the latest Applying daylight saving time version. 1. From the world map, press <Options> and select • Send information via Text message: send the Apply daylight saving time. URL containing the application via SMS. 2.
Stopping an alarm Calculator (Menu 3.7) • For a non-wake-up alarm, press any key. Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions, • For a wake-up alarm, press <Confirm> or such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and [Centre]. division. Press any key, except for <Confirm> and 1.
Menu functions 3. Enter the value to be converted and press [Down]. • Press [Centre] on the Timer screen to stop the timer before it rings. • Press [ ] to insert a decimal point. • Press [ ] to change the temperature to above Stopwatch (Menu 3.10) zero (+) or below zero (-).
Memo SIM AT (Menu 3.12) (Menu 3.13) Use this menu to make memos of important things This menu is available if you use a SIM AT card that and manage them. supports SIM Application Toolkit menus and provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, Creating a memo entertainment, and location services.
Menu functions Home Using page options (Menu 4.1) From any web page, press <Options> to access the Use this menu to connect your phone to the network following options: and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider. You can also press [Centre] in Idle mode. •...
• Save: save the selected image or page. Enter URL (Menu 4.2) • Page details: access the page properties. Use this menu to manually enter a URL address and • Browser options: change the various settings for access the associated web page. the browser.
Menu functions Using bookmark options History (Menu 4.5) From the Bookmarks screen, press <Options> to You can access the list of pages you have accessed access the following options: recently. • Go to: access the bookmarked web page. Select a URL from the list to access the corresponding •...
Messages Creating and sending an SMS message (Menu 5) 1. Enter your message and press [Centre]. Use the Messages menu to send and receive text • The maximum number of characters allowed messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You in a message varies by service provider. If can also access push messages and cell broadcast your message exceeds the maximum number messages.
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Menu functions • Preview as vivid message: view the message in Multimedia message (Menu 5.1.2) 3D view mode. The phone converts message text Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers messages to 3D vivid graphics. This option is available only containing a combination of text, image, video, and when the message consists of a single page.
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7. Select the Message line. • Preview: view the message as it will be shown on the recipient’s phone. 8. Enter the message text and press [Centre]. • View: open the selected attachment. 9. When you have finished, press <Options> and select Send.
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Menu functions Email 8. Enter an e-mail address. (Menu 5.1.3) To send the e-mail to more than one recipient, fill You can create and send e-mails that include text, in additional destination fields. audio, and images. 9. Press [Centre] to send the e-mail. Creating and sending an e-mail Using options while composing an e-mail 1.
• Attach: attach Phonebook entries as name cards • Voicemail or calender data as data format attachments. • Push message from web servers or • Remove subject/Remove message/Remove Configuration message, containing network attachment: remove an added item. parameters from your service provider •...
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Menu functions • Forward: forward the message to other people. MMS messages • Zoom view: reduce the font size so that you can • Retrieve: retrieve the MMS message from the view more text on one screen. MMS server. • View as vivid message/View as: view the •...
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Configuration messages Delivery reports • Install: apply the configuration specified in the • Cut address: extract URL addresses, e-mail message to your phone. addresses, or phone numbers from the report. • Delete: delete the message. • Delete: delete the report. •...
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Menu functions While viewing a message, press <Options> to access • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or the following options: phone numbers from the message. • Send again: retry sending the message. • Delete: delete the message. • Forward: forward the message to other people. •...
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• Forward: forward the e-mail to other people. A ! icon next to a message means that the • Delete: delete the e-mail. message is of high priority. A grey-coloured message icon indicates low priority. • Add to filtering list: add the sender’s e-mail address or subject to the Block list to reject 3.
Menu functions Using folder options Using template options On the folder list, press <Options> to access the From the template list, press <Options> to access following options: the following options: • Open: open the selected folder. • Edit: edit the selected template. •...
Delete all Delivery report: set the network to inform you (Menu 5.4) when your messages have been delivered. Use this menu to delete messages in each message Character support: select a character encoding folder all at once. type. When you select Automatic, the phone 1.
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Menu functions • Profile settings: set the properties of each Read reply: send a read-reply request along with profile. your messages. Service centre: store or change the number of Priority: set the priority level of messages. your SMS server. Expiry date: set the length of time messages are Default destination: enter the default stored in the MMS server.
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Reception when abroad: determine if your • Sending options: set up the options for sending phone retrieves new messages automatically when e-mails: you are roaming on another network. Keep a copy: send a copy of your e-mail to your Reception within home network or abroad has the e-mail account.
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Menu functions • Receiving options: set up the options for • Email accounts: set up an e-mail account and receiving e-mails: select an account to be used. Check interval: determine how often the phone Current account: check or select an account. checks the server for incoming e-mails.
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When the protocol type is POP3: When the protocol type is IMAP4: - POP3 server: enter the IP address or host name - IMAP4 server: enter the IP address or host of the server that receives your e-mail. name of the server that receives your e-mail. - POP3 port: enter the POP3 port number.
Menu functions • Email profile: select a connection profile to be Memory status (Menu 5.6) used for e-mail services. You can also create or Use this menu to view the amount of memory edit a profile. p. 95 currently in use in each message folder. Push messages (Menu 5.5.4) You can change the settings for receiving push...
Note the following icons on the list: 3. Select an interval option. • : Forwardable item with a valid key. The slide show begins. • : Forwardable item without a valid key. 4. Press <Stop> to stop the slide show. •...
Menu functions • Copy to memory card: copy the file to a memory Playing a video clip card. 1. Select a video folder. • Visible to Bluetooth: share the file or the files 2. Select a video clip. you want with other Bluetooth devices. During playback, use the following keys: •...
• Set as: set the video clip, if saved as a 3GP file, as Music (Menu 6.3) wallpaper for the display or caller ID image for a This menu displays music files you have downloaded Phonebook entry. or imported from a computer. •...
Menu functions • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Other files (Menu 6.5) Bluetooth. Use this menu to view, without corruption, various • Set as: set the file as your ringtone or as a document files and files stored in the phone’s memory. ringtone for a Phonebook entry.
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Using document options Function While viewing a document, press <Options> or Zooms in. < > to access the following options: Searches forward through the • Full screen view/Normal view: view the document for the text you want. document on a full screen, or return to Normal view mode.
Menu functions • Hide controller/Show controller: hide or show Memory card (Menu 6.6) the shortcut tool bar of the file viewer. Use this menu to access the files stored on a memory • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or card.
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• Press [Left] or [Right] to move by day. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • Press [Up] or [Down] to move by week. • Location: enter information about the • Press [ / ] to move by month. appointed location.
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Menu functions • Alarm: select to set an alarm for the Consulting the calendar anniversary. Once you have created items, the type icons and the • Before: set how long before the anniversary number of items for a specific day appear at the the alarm is to alert you.
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• Delete: delete the item. Viewing items in a different mode • Memory status: access memory information for You can change the calendar display to Day view or the items stored on the calendar. Week view. Press <Options> and select View by → a view mode.
Menu functions Camera Taking a photo (Menu 8) 1. Access the Camera menu or press and hold [ You can use the camera module embedded in your to turn on the camera. phone to take photos and record videos. 2. Make any desired adjustments. To access this menu, press <Menu>...
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• Shooting mode: take a photo in the following Quality: select an image quality setting. modes: Viewfinder: select a preview screen. Single shot: take a photo in Normal mode. You Shutter sound: select the sound that you hear can select whether or not the camera automatically when you press the shutter release key, [Centre] saves a photo.
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Menu functions Using the keypad in Capture mode Function You can use the keypad to customise your camera Sets the timer. settings in Capture mode. Changes the ISO settings. Function Determine the use of the flash. Left/Right Adjusts the image brightness. Goes to the My photos folder.
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• Rename: change the file name. 3. Press [Centre] or [ ] to start recording. • Go to My photos: access the My photos folder. 4. Press [Centre], < >, or [ ] to stop recording. p. 69 The video is automatically saved in the My video clips folder.
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Menu functions • Camcorder settings: change the following • Camcorder shortcuts: view the functions of the settings for recording a video: keys you can use in Record mode. Recording mode: select a video recording mode. Using the keypad in Record mode Select Normal to record a video within the limit of You can use the keypad to customise your camera the currently available memory.
• Go to My video clips: access the My video clips Function folder. p. 70 Mutes or unmutes audio. • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the file. Sets the timer. • Details: access the file properties. Determines the use of the flash.
Menu functions • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. Slide settings (Menu 9.2.3) • Time format: select a time format. Use this menu to set how the phone reacts when you open it for an incoming call, and when you close it •...
• Change: assign or change a shortcut menu. Display settings (Menu 9.3) • Remove: deactivate the shortcut assignment to Use this menu to change settings for the display and the selected key. backlight. • Remove all: deactivate all shortcut assignments. Wallpaper (Menu 9.3.1) Volume key...
Menu functions Skin Incoming call (Menu 9.3.3) (Menu 9.4.1) You can select a skin colour pattern for Menu mode. Use this menu to change the sound settings for incoming calls. Brightness (Menu 9.3.4) • Ringtone: select a ringtone to be used for the call You can adjust the brightness of the display for ringer.
• Repetition: specify how often the phone informs • Alert on call: set the phone to beep when you you of a new message. receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call. Power on/off (Menu 9.4.4) •...
Menu functions • Night time: the keypad light is used only between • Cancel all: cancel all call diverting options. 5:00 PM and 9:00 AM. 2. Select the type of calls to be diverted. • Custom time: you can specify the time period 3.
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• Incoming while abroad: prohibit incoming Network selection (Menu 9.6.4) calls when you use your phone outside of your This network service allows you to manually select the home service area. network to be used while roaming outside of your •...
Menu functions Voice mail server • Default group: enable the default CUG, if you (Menu 9.6.6) have set one with your service provider. When Use this menu to store the number of the voicemail making a call, you are given the option of using server and access your voicemails.
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• Secure mode: determine if the phone asks for • If there are obstacles between the devices, the your confirmation when other devices access your operating distance may be reduced. data. • It is recommended that you do not use the •...
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Menu functions • Orange for devices that are currently • Service list: access the Bluetooth service list of connected to your phone the device. 3. Select a device. • Rename: rename the paired device. 4. Enter a Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>. This code •...
Receiving data via Bluetooth PIN check (Menu 9.8.1) To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth The 4- to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) feature must be active and its visibility must be protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. enabled.
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Menu functions Privacy Mobile tracker (Menu 9.8.5) (Menu 9.8.9) Use this menu to lock access to messages, media files, When someone tries to use your phone with another all menu functions on the phone, except for call USIM/SIM card, the phone will automatically send the functions.
Connection settings • IP address: enter the IP address of the proxy (Menu 9.9) server. Use this menu to create and customise the profiles • Port: enter the port number of the proxy containing the settings for connecting your phone to server.
Menu functions Login ID: enter the login ID. 4. Enter the phone password and press <OK>. Password: enter the login password. The password is preset to 00000000. You can change this password. p. 93 Data call type: select a call type for data transmission.
“Enter PUK” Solve problems • The PIN has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the SIM card is now blocked. Help and personal needs Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section “No service,”...
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• A clear description of the problem The audio quality of the call is poor Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales • Check the signal strength indicator on the display service. ). The number of bars indicates the signal...
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. Although the SAR is Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
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FCC RF exposure guidelines • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved in any way. accessory designated for this product or when used with and accessory that contains no metal and that •...
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• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and causing the short-circuiting. recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local disconnect it from the power source.
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Health and safety information When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. 5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a driving. Jotting down a To Do list or flipping car, practice good common sense and remember the through your phonebook takes your attention away following tips.
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progress or other serious emergency where lives As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, are in danger, call the emergency number, as you users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of would want others to do for you. the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used 10.
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Health and safety information Persons with pacemakers: may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. • Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is Vehicles switched on RF signals may affect improperly installed or •...
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Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel possible on all wireless phone networks or when storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or certain network services and/or phone features are in where blasting operations are in progress.
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Health and safety information FCC Notice and Cautions and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following FCC Notice measures: The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. •...
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Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not the phone, its parts, or accessories. expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember authority to operate the equipment.
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Health and safety information Care and maintenance • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating Your phone is a product of superior design and temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
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• If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it too 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, close to the eyes of people or animals. This may cause damage to their eyes. 2. This device must accept any interference received, •...
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Health and safety information interference by one or more of the following permitted levels of RF energy for the general measures: population. The guidelines are based on safety standards that were developed by independent • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. scientific organizations through periodic and thorough •...
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FCC are: GSM850 Head: 0.383 W/kg, Body-worn: 1.01 W/kg; GSM1900 Head: 0.590 W/kg, Body-worn: 0.517 W/kg. Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung supplied, approved or none Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1.5 cm separation between the device, including...
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Health and safety information Appendix B: Guide to safe and responsible responsibility. A wireless phone can be an invaluable wireless phone use tool, but good judgment must be exercised at all times while driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or Cellular Telecommunications &...
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Wireless phone “safety tips” incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voicemail answer it for you. Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using • Suspend conversations during hazardous driving a wireless phone which should be easy to remember: conditions or situations.
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Health and safety information with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red • 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”...
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Industry Association and the wireless industry have Appendix C: Consumer update on wireless phones conducted educational outreach to inform wireless phone users of their responsibilities as safe drivers U.S. Food and Drug Administration and good citizens. As we approach a new century, 1.
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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...
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• Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies with the best possible information on possible for safety questions about wireless phones. effects of wireless phone use on human health FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the phone networks rely upon.
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Health and safety information detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the 5. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to establishment of new research programs around the radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? world. The Project has also helped develop a series of If there is a risk from these products—and at this point public information documents on EMF issues.
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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.
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Health and safety information from those emissions reduce risks. Some products telephones. This test method is now part of a standard that claim to shield the user from RF absorption use sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of special phone cases, while others involve nothing Medical instrumentation (AAMI).
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will conduct testing to assess the interference and Three large epidemiology studies have been published work to resolve the problem. since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use 10. What are the results of the research done already? of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, gioma, The research done thus far has produced conflicting meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain...
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Health and safety information directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s more years follow-up may be needed to provide (OSHA): answers about some health effects, such as cancer. http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/ This is because the interval between the time of radiofrequencyradiation/index.html exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health...