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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.
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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 Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service Important station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switch off in an aircraft safety Wireless phones can cause interference.
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Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area Use only Samsung-approved batteries and and always switch off your phone whenever it is accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. forbidden to use it, or when it may cause Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage interference or danger.
About this Guide • Camera Use the camera module on This User’s Guide provides you with condensed your phone to take a photo. information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started”...
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• Multimedia Message • Voice recorder Service (MMS) Record memos or sounds. Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, images, video, and • Alarm audio. Use your phone as an alarm clock to wake you up in the •...
Use Phonebook ..........17 Contents Send messages ..........18 View messages ..........20 Unpack Manage your schedule ........21 Make sure you have each item Enter text Your phone ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes Keys, features, and locations Call functions Get started Advanced calling features First steps to operating your phone...
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Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 4 Sound settings (continued) 7 Organiser p.58 9 Sound settings (continued) 1 SIM-AT MENU p.35 3 Power on/off p.41 4 Security p.72 1 New memo p.59 4 Connection tone p.41 5 Auto redial p.74...
External display Samsung dealer. Navigation keys The items supplied with your (Up/Down/Left/Right) phone and the accessories Web access/ available at your Samsung Confirm key Right soft key dealer may vary, depending Left soft keys Power on/off/ on your country or service...
Get started Insert the SIM card. First steps to operating your phone Make sure that the SIM card information gold-coloured When you subscribe to a cellular network, you contacts on the card receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity are face down. Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional Install the battery.
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Get started Plug the travel Remove the adapter adapter into the from the phone. phone. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, When the phone is completely charged (the •...
Power on or off Keys and display Keys Switch on 1. Open the phone. Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. 2. Press and hold [ In Idle mode, access the following menus directly: Do not turn on 3.
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Get started In Idle mode, launch the web Enter numbers, letters, and some browser. special characters. In Menu mode, select the highlighted In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to menu options or confirm input. access your voicemail server. Press and hold [0] to enter an international Make or answer a call.
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Display Home Zone, if you have registered for the appropriate Layout Icons service display various icons. Office Zone, if you have registered for the appropriate Text and graphics display messages, service instructions, and Alarm set p. 62 information you enter. New SMS message Soft key function Menu...
Get started Access menu functions Silent mode (Mute) Silent mode (Vibration) Use the The roles of the soft keys vary Battery power level depending on the function you soft keys are using. The bottom line of the 1. Depending on your country or service provider, the display indicates their current icons shown on the display may vary.
Press the number key Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. corresponding to the option you shortcuts option want. 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous Customise your phone option. 3. Press <Select> or [ ] to 1.
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Get started 3. Select a ringtone. You can switch the phone to Silent mode Silent mode to avoid disturbing 4. Press <Yes>. other people with your phone sounds. You can set wallpaper for the Press and hold [ ] in Idle Idle mode idle screen on the display.
Make/Answer calls 3. Enter a new 4- to 8- digit password and press <OK>. 1. Enter an area code and Make a call 4. Enter the new password phone number. again and press <OK>. 2. Press [ 5. Select Phone lock. 3.
Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, [Up] and View a photo select My photos. Begin with your camera, the web, and other special features 2. Select the photo you want. Use the camera Browse the web Using a built-in web browser, you can easily 1.
Use Phonebook • To scroll through browser Navigate items, press [Up] or the web To the phone’s memory: [Down]. Add a 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone contact • To select an item, press number and press <Save>. <Select> or [ 2.
Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press 5. Enter a number or e-mail Find a Add a <Phonebook> and select address, or select a contact contact Find name. ringtone or caller ID image. (continued) 2. Enter the first few letters of 6.
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6. Select Message and enter 4. Select a destination field. the message text. 5. Enter a destination number 7. Press <Opt.> and select and press <OK>. Done. 6. Press <Send> to send the 8. When you have finished, message. press <Opt.> and select Send.
Step outside the phone View messages When a notification appears: View a 1. Press <View>. When a notification appears: multimedia View a text message 2. Press <Options> and 1. Press <View>. message select Retrieve. 2. Select the message from 3. Select the message from the Inbox.
Manage your schedule 7. Press <Yes> to set an alarm. 1. In Idle mode, press and Create a 8. Enter the time for the alarm hold [C]. memo to sound and press <Set>. 2. Enter the memo contents 9. Select an alarm tone. The and press <Save>.
Using ABC mode Enter text Press the appropriate key until the character ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes you want appears on the screen. You can enter text for some features such as Characters in order displayed Messages, Phonebook, or Organiser, using ABC Upper case Lower case mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol...
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Other ABC mode operations Entering a word in T9 mode • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a 1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. different letter on the same key, wait for the Press each key once for each letter.
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Enter text Other T9 mode operations 3. Press <Spell>. 4. Enter the word you want using ABC mode • Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes and press <OK>. automatically. • Press [ ] to insert a space. Using Number mode •...
2. Enter the country code, area code, and Call functions phone number, then press [ Advanced calling features Redialling recent numbers 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of Making a call recent numbers. 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone 2.
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Call functions 1. In Idle mode, enter a location number and • Press and hold [ / ] to reject a call or mute press [ ]. the ringer, depending on the Volume key setting. p. 75 2. Scroll through other numbers, if necessary. 3.
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Making a second call Press You can make another call if your network redial the last call and hold the button supports this function. twice. 1. Press <Options> and select Hold to put the answer a call and hold the button. call on hold.
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Call functions 1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is • Hold/Retrieve: place the current call on automatically put on hold. hold, or retrieve the call. • Swap: switch between the current call and a 2. Press <Options> and select Swap to switch call on hold during a multi-party call.
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• Mute keys/Send keys: switch the key • Transfer: transfer the currently active call tones off or on. to a caller on hold. The two callers can talk to each other, but you are disconnected from To communicate with answering machines or the call.
Finding a contact Menu functions 1. Enter the first few letters of the name that All menu options listed you want to find. 2. Select the name from the list. Phonebook 3. Scroll to a number and press [ ] to dial. You can store phone numbers on your SIM card Using Phonebook options and in your phone’s memory.
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• Delete entry: delete the contact. • Location: assign a location number. 4. Press <Save>. FDN list Using contact options Use this menu to create a list of contacts to be From the FDN list, you can access the same used in FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode, in contact options as in Phonebook by pressing which the phone allows outgoing calls only to...
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Menu functions 5. Enter information or change settings. Storing a contact on the SIM card • Mobile/Home/Office/Fax/Other: press 1. Select SIM or SIM (FDN). <Options> and select Edit number and 2. Enter a phone number and press <Save>. add a number in any category. 3.
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Managing speed dial entries Group setting From the Speed-dial list screen, press Use this menu to change the properties of caller <Select> to access the following options: groups. • Edit number: enter a number or assign a From each caller group, the following options different number to a key.
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Menu functions Delete all Service directory Use this menu to delete all contacts stored on Use this menu to view the list of Service Dialling the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider, including emergency numbers and 1.
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SIM-AT MENU Missed calls (Menu 2.1) (Menu 1) This menu is available if you use a SIM card This menu displays the most recent calls that that supports SIM Application Toolkit menus you did not answer. and provides additional services, such as news, Accessing a call record weather, sports, entertainment, and location services.
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Menu functions Received calls Call time (Menu 2.2) (Menu 2.5) This menu displays the most recent calls you This menu displays the time log for calls made have received. and received. The actual time invoiced by your service provider will vary. Dialled calls (Menu 2.3) •...
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Network services Call costs (Menu 2.6) (Menu 3) Use this menu to access network services. This network feature displays the cost of calls. Please contact your service provider to check This menu is available only if supported by your their availability and subscribe to them, if you SIM card.
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Menu functions • Unreachable: divert calls when you are Call barring (Menu 3.2) not in an area covered by your service This network service allows you to restrict your provider or when your phone is switched calls. off. • Cancel all: cancel all call diverting 1.
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• Change barring password: change the Network selection (Menu 3.4) call barring password obtained from your This network service allows you to manually service provider. select the network to be used while roaming 2. Select the type of calls to be barred. outside of your home area, or to let the network 3.
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Menu functions Sound settings Band selection (Menu 3.6) (Menu 4) Use this menu to customise various sound For the phone to make and receive phone calls, settings, such as the call ringer, message ringer, it must register with an available network. Your and alert sounds to be used in various phone can handle any of the following types of situations.
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Messages Keypad tone (Menu 4.2) (Menu 4.5) Use this menu to change the sound settings for Use this menu to select the tone that the phone incoming messages. sounds when you press a key. • Tone: select one of the several message You can adjust the key tone volume using tones.
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Menu functions Alerts on call Create (Menu 5.1.1) (Menu 4.8) Use this menu to create and send an SMS Use this menu to set the phone to beep when message. you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call. You can quickly access this menu by pressing [Left] in Idle mode.
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4. Press <Send> to send the message. Inbox (Menu 5.1.2) Use this menu to access SMS messages you Using options while composing an SMS have received. message While viewing a message, press <Options> to • Send: send the message. access the following options: •...
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Menu functions Outbox Creating an emoticon (Menu 5.1.3) 1. Select My emoticon. Use this menu to access SMS messages you have sent or saved to send at a later time. 2. Press <Options> and select Add. While viewing a message, press <Options> to 3.
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Multimedia messages 3. Select the Picture or Sound line and add an (Menu 5.2) image or sound file. Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers • The maximum size allowed for a message messages containing a combination of text, can differ, depending on your service image, and audio from phone to phone or from provider.
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Menu functions 9. Press <Send> to send the message. Inbox (Menu 5.2.2) Use this menu to access MMS messages that Using options while composing an MMS you have received. The following icons may message appear on the message list to show the Press <Opt.>...
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• Extract address: extract URL addresses, While viewing a message, press <Opt.> to e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from access the following options: the message. • Delete: delete the message. • Properties: access the message properties. • Replay: replay the message. •...
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Menu functions My folder • Setting: determine whether or not your (Menu 5.2.5) phone receives push messages. Use this menu to view the messages you have Always: the phone receives push messages. moved to this folder using the Move to My Never: the phone rejects push messages.
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Voice mail • Read: access broadcast messages you have (Menu 5.5) received. Use this menu to set the number of the The Temporary box saves network voicemail server and access your voicemails. messages until the phone is switched off. Press <Options> and select Save when a You must enter the voicemail server number before accessing the server.
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Menu functions Settings • Character support: select a character (Menu 5.7) encoding type. When you select Automatic, Use this menu to set up various options for the phone switches the encoding type from using messaging services. GSM-alphabet to Uni-code if you enter a Unicode character.
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Address hiding: set your address to be Adverts reject: reject advertisements. hidden from the recipient’s phone. Report allowed: set the network to inform Delivery report: set the network to inform the sender when a message has been you when your messages have been delivered to you.
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Menu functions Fun box When Proxy use is set to Enable: (Menu 6) IP address: enter the gateway address. The Fun box menu allows you to use the web IP port: enter the port number. browser, play Java games and access images APN: enter the access point name of the and sounds stored in the phone’s memory.
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Navigating the web browser • Show URL: display the URL address of the current web page. You can also set the Press current page as the homepage for the web browser. scroll through browser [Up] or [Down]. items • About ...: access version and copyright information about the browser.
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Menu functions Bookmarks Go to URL (Menu 6.1.2) (Menu 6.1.3) Use this menu to save URL addresses in order Use this menu to manually enter a URL address to quickly access web pages. and access the associated web page. Adding a bookmark Clear cache (Menu 6.1.4) 1.
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For each server, set the following parameters: DNS2: enter the secondary DNS address. • Profile name: enter a profile name. APN: enter the access point name of the GPRS network gateway. • Home URL: enter the URL address of the Login ID: enter the user ID.
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Menu functions Dial number: enter the PPP phone number. • Rename: change the file name. Login ID: enter the user ID. • Delete: delete the file. Password: enter the password. • Set as: set the image as wallpaper for the Data call type: select a call type for data idle screen or as a caller ID image for a transmission.
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• Delete: delete the file. Memory status (Menu 6.2.5) • Properties: access the file properties. Use this menu to check the total amount of memory for media items and the amount of Sounds (Menu 6.2.3) memory currently in use in each media box. Use this menu to access voice memos you have recorded, or sound clips you have downloaded JAVA world...
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Menu functions Using Java application options Memory status (Menu 6.3.3) From the application list, press <Options> to Use this menu to check the amount of memory access the following options: currently being used and memory available for • Launch: launch the selected application. Java applications.
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New memo 6. Press <Yes> to set an alarm. (Menu 7.1) 7. Enter the time for the alarm to sound and Use this menu to create a new item. press <Set>. You can quickly access this menu by pressing 8. Press <Yes>. and holding [C] in Idle mode.
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Menu functions Consulting the calendar • Copy: copy the item to a different date. Once you have created items, the following Using calendar options icons and the number of items for a specific day On the calendar, press <Options> to access appear at the bottom of the calendar.
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To do list Clock (Menu 7.3) (Menu 7.4) Use this menu to access tasks you have created Use this menu to change the time and date on the calendar. displayed on your phone. Before setting the time and date, specify your time zone in Set The following icons on the list indicate the task world time.
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Menu functions Stopping an alarm Time information may not be updated when you move to one time zone to another within • For a non-wake-up alarm, press a country. <Confirm>. • For a wake-up alarm, press <Confirm> or Alarm (Menu 7.5) Press <Snooze>...
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If the phone is off when it is time for the alarm Voices (Menu 7.6.2) to sound, the phone switches on and sounds Use this menu to access the list of voice memos the alarm. you have recorded. Voice recorder Playing a voice memo (Menu 7.6) 1.
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Menu functions Using voice memo options Limit size(for MMS): you can record a voice memo for adding to an MMS message. While playing a file, press <Options> to access • Volume: select a volume level for recording the following options: a voice memo.
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2. Press [ ] to select the math function you 4. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the unit to want. which you want to convert. 3. Enter the second number. 5. Press <Equal>. The equivalent value for the amount you 4.
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Menu functions Camera Stopping the timer (Menu 8) • Press any key to stop the timer when it You can use the camera module embedded in sounds. your phone to take photos. • Press <Stop> on the timer screen to stop To access this menu, press <Menu>...
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Taking a photo with the phone open Using camera options in Capture mode 1. Access the Take photos menu to turn on In Capture mode, press < > to access the the camera and switch the phone to Capture following options: mode.
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Menu functions Using the keypad in Capture mode Function You can use the keypad to customise your Changes the default camera camera settings in Capture mode. settings. p. 69 Function Sets the timer. Left/Right Adjusts the brightness. Accesses the My photos folder. Up/Down Zooms in or out.
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• Set as: set the photo as wallpaper for the Delete all (Menu 8.3) idle screen or as a caller ID image for a Use this menu to delete photos in each folder Phonebook entry. and all photos at one time. •...
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Menu functions Memory status Wallpaper (Menu 9.1.1) (Menu 8.5) You can set up the idle screen on the display. Use this menu to check the amount of memory • Default wallpapers: select one of the currently being used and memory available for default images to be displayed.
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Backlight time Keypad light (Menu 9.1.3) (Menu 9.1.6) You can select the length of time the backlight You can set how the phone controls the use of or display stays on. the keypad light. • On: select the length of time the backlight •...
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Menu functions Greeting message PIN check (Menu 9.4.1) (Menu 9.2) The 4- to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification Use this menu to enter the greeting that is Number) protects your SIM card against displayed briefly when the phone is switched unauthorised use. When this feature is enabled, the phone requires your PIN each time it is switched on.
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Change password FDN mode (Menu 9.4.4) (Menu 9.4.7) Use this menu to change your phone password. If supported by your SIM card, Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode restricts your outgoing Privacy (Menu 9.4.5) calls to a limited set of phone numbers. When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only Use this menu to lock access to call logs, to phone numbers stored on the SIM card.
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Menu functions Auto redial (Menu 9.5) Sending of the tracking message will be billed to the user of the unauthorised SIM card. To use Use this menu to set the phone to make up to your phone with any other SIM card, you must 10 attempts to redial a phone number after an first deactivate the Mobile tracker feature.
Active folder (Menu 9.8) Solve problems Use this menu to answer an incoming call by Help and personal needs opening the phone. To save the time and expense of an Volume key unnecessary service call, perform the simple (Menu 9.9) checks in this section before contacting a Use this menu to set whether the phone mutes service professional.
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Solve problems “Enter PIN” • You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service • You are using your phone for the first time. provider. Contact the service provider for You must enter the PIN supplied with the further details.
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• A clear description of the problem ) to weak ( ). Then contact your local dealer or Samsung • Try moving the phone slightly or moving after-sales service. closer to a window if you are in a building.
The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile Health and safety information phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human Certification Information (SAR) body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg).
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For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.
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Health and safety information Consumer Information on Wireless Phones phones,” which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures published a series of Questions and Answers for well within the FCC's compliance limits.
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What is FDA's role concerning the safety of • “Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones wireless phones? with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health. Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the phones before they can be sold, as it does with new...
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Health and safety information exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies animals. However, many of the studies that showed for safety questions about wireless phones. increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer- FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop phone networks rely upon.
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What research is needed to decide whether RF What is FDA doing to find out more about the exposure from wireless phones poses a health possible health effects of wireless phone RF? risk? FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology A combination of laboratory studies and Program and with groups of investigators around the epidemiological studies of people actually using...
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Health and safety information to independent investigators. The initial research will headset and carry the wireless phone away from include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless your body or use a wireless phone connected to a phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad remote antenna.
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example, the government in the United Kingdom are used against the head or against the body. Either distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation configuration should result in compliance with the in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists safety limit. that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or Do wireless phone accessories that claim to other ill effects.
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Health and safety information claims. According to FTC, these defendants lacked a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible reasonable basis to substantiate their claim. hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. What about wireless phone interference with FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones medical equipment?
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Road Safety • National institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. • World health Organization (WHO): But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must http://www.who.int/peh-emf/ uphold.
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Health and safety information 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional able to access your wireless phone without conversations that may be distracting. Make removing your eyes from the road. If you get an people you are talking with aware you are driving incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your and suspend conversations that have the potential...
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Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic “The wireless industry reminds you to use your Devices phone safely when driving.” For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from visit our web-site www.wow-com.com radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications &...
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Health and safety information Vehicles • should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize potential interference. RF signals may affect improperly installed or If you have any reason to suspect that interference is inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor taking place, switch your phone off immediately.
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areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations possible on all wireless phone networks or when are in progress. certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include To make an emergency call: below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage 1.
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Health and safety information Restricting Children's access to your Phone if not installed and used in accordance with the Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed instructions, may cause harmful interference to to play with it because they could hurt themselves and radio communications.
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Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not authority to operate the equipment.
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Health and safety information Product Performance Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception receiver. When it's turned on, it receives and transmits The quality of each call you make or receive depends radio frequency (RF) signals.
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• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, and other application usage patterns. immediately turn the power off and remove the Battery Precautions battery.
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• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and the battery), for example when you carry a spare recharge your battery only with Samsung- battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, terminals may damage the battery or the object disconnect it from the power source.
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Care and Maintenance temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone's electronic circuit Your phone is a product of superior design and boards. craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The • Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty handling can break internal circuit boards.
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Health and safety information • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices. • If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility.
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