Samsung Electronics Co SGHA411 Cellular WCDMA/ PCS GSM/ EDGE Phone with Bluetooth User Manual C s and Settings

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Users Manual

SGH-A411

User’s Guide

Use road safety 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

station) or near fuels or chemicals.

Switch off in an aircraft

Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in

an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.

Switch off the phone near all medical equipment

Hospitals or health care facilities may be using

equipment that could be sensitive to external radio

frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in

force.

Interference

All wireless phones may be subject to interference,

which could affect their performance.

Important

safety

precautions

Failure to comply with the following

precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Important safety precautions

Be aware of special regulations

Meet any special regulations in force in any area

and always switch off your phone whenever it is

forbidden to use it, or when it may cause

interference or danger.

Water resistance

Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

Sensible use

Use only in the normal position (held to the ear).

Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when

the phone is switched on.

Emergency calls

Key in the emergency number for your present

location, then press .

Keep your phone away from small children

Keep the phone and all its parts, including

accessories, out of the reach of small children.

Accessories and batteries

Use only Samsung-approved batteries and

accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables.

Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage

you or your phone and may be dangerous.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your

phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health

and safety information" on page 31.

• The phone could explode if the battery is

replaced with an incorrect type.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

At very high volumes, prolonged listening

to a headset can damage your hearing.

Contents

Unpack 4

Your phon 4

Get started 5

First steps to operating your phone

Install and charge the phone.............................. 5

Power on or off ................................................ 6

Keys and display .............................................. 7

Menu functions 11

All menu options listed

Solve problems 28

Help and personal needs

Health and safety information 31

1 Call log

p. 11

1 Recent contacts

2 Missed calls

3 Dialled calls

4 Received calls

5 Delete all

6 Call time

7 Data volume

8 Data call time

9 Call cost

p. 11

p. 12

2 Phonebook

p. 12

1 Contact list

2 Add new contact

3 Groups

4 Speed dial

5 My business card

6 Copy all

7 Own number

8 FDN list

9 Service number

10 Settings

11 Memory status

p. 12

p. 13

p. 14

3 Applications

p. 14

1 Media player

2 Alarm

3 Voice recorder

4 Organizer

5 Calculator

6 Converter

7 World time

8 PocketNews

p. 15

p. 16

4 Browser

p. 16

1 BigPond home

2 Bookmarks

3 Enter URL

4 Browser profiles

5 Clear cache

p. 16

p. 17

5 My Place

p. 17

1 BigPond

2 FOXTEL

3 Search

4 Email

5 Music

6 Downloads

p. 17

p. 18

p. 19

Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press <

> in Idle mode.

5 My Place (continued)

7 Photos

8 Maps

9 My account

p. 19

6 My files

p. 20

1 Images

2 Videos

3 Sounds

4 Music

5 Games and more

6 Other files

7 Memory status

p. 20

p. 21

7 Camera

p. 21

8 Messages

p. 22

1 Create new message

2 Inbox

3 Sent

4 Outbox

5 Drafts

p. 22

p. 23

8 Messages (continued)

6 Email inbox

7 Templates

8 Broadcast

9 Delete all

10 Settings

11 Memory status

p. 23

p. 24

9 Settings

p. 24

1 Profiles

2 Display settings

3 Time & date

4 Phone settings

5 Call settings

6 Connectivity

7 Application settings

8 Security

9 Reset settings

10 Memory status

p. 24

p. 25

p. 27

1. Available only if supported by

your USIM/SIM card.

Unpack

Your package contains the following items.

•Handset

• Battery

•Travel Adapter

• User’s Guide

You can obtain various accessories from your local

Samsung dealer.

• Standard Battery

• Extended Battery

• Headset

•PC Data Link Kit

• Car Charger/Adaptor

Your phon

The items supplied with your phone and the accessories

at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your

country or service provider.

Unpack

Get started

First steps to operating your phone

USIM/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. For 3G services, you can purchase a

USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module)

card.

Install and charge the phone

Remove the battery cover.

If the phone is already on, first turn it off by

pressing and holding

[]

Insert the USIM/SIM card.

Make sure that the gold-coloured contacts on

the card are face down.

Install the battery.

Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall

outlet.

Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall

outlet.

When the phone is completely charged (the

battery icon becomes still), unplug the

adapter from the power outlet.

Remove the adapter from the phone.

Get started

Low battery indicator

When the battery is low:

• a warning tone sounds,

• the battery low message displays, and

• the empty battery icon blinks.

If the battery level becomes too low, the phone

automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.

Power on or off

Switch on

Do not turn on

the phone when

mobile phone

use is

prohibited.

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [ ].

3. If necessary, enter the

PIN and press

Confirm

Switch off

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [ ].

Get started

Keys and display

Keys

Soft keys Perform the function indicated on

the bottom line of the display.

Phonebook

key Access the contact list.

Application

Switch

key

Open the application switch

window to access other

applications without exiting the

current application.

Navigation

keys

In Idle mode, access your favourite

menus directly.

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p. 25

In Menu mode, scroll through

menu options.

Tel s t ar

key

In Idle mode, launch the web

browser.

In Menu mode, select a highlighted

menu option or confirm input.

Send key Make or answer a call.

In Idle mode, retrieve numbers

recently dialled, missed, or

received.

Cancel

key

Delete characters from the display.

In Menu mode, return to the

previous menu level.

End key Press and hold to switch the phone

on or off.

End a call.

In Menu mode, cancel input and

return the phone to Idle mode.

Get started

Numeric

keys

Enter numbers, letters, and some

special characters.

In Idle mode, press and hold [

] to

access your voicemail server. Press

and hold [

] to enter an

international call prefix.

# key Enter special characters.

Press and hold [ ] to activate or

deactivate the Silent profile. .

* key Enter special characters.

Press and hold [ ] to enter a

pause between numbers

Volume

keys

Adjust the phone volume.

In Idle mode, with the phone open,

adjust the key tone volume. With

the phone closed, press and hold

to turn on the backlight.

Camera

key

Press and hold to turn on the

camera.

In Camera mode, take a photo or

record a video.

Get started

Display

Layout

Text and graphics

display messages,

instructions, and

information you enter.

Soft key function

indicators

show the current

functions assigned to

the soft keys.

Icons

display various icons.

Icons

Received signal strength

Accessing services in a 2.5G

(GPRS) network; when

transferring data, this icon

animates

Accessing services in an

EDGE network; when

transferring data, this icon

animates

Accessing services in a 3G

(UMTS) network; when

transferring data, this icon

animates

Roaming network

Call diverting feature active

Call in progress

Out of your service area; you

cannot make or receive calls

Get started

Icons

(continued)

Bluetooth active; When

transferring data, this icon

blinks red and blue

Bluetooth hands-free car kit

or headset connected

Connected with PC via a USB

port

Browsing Internet on PC

using the phone as modem

Connected to secured web

page

Alarm set

New message:

Inbox full:

Battery power level

Menu functions

Call log

(Menu 1)

Menu functions

All menu options listed

Call log

(Menu 1)

Use this menu to view the calls you have

dialled, received, or missed, the length of the

calls. You can also check the cost of your calls,

if your USIM/SIM card supports this function.

To access this menu, press <

> in Idle

mode and select

Call log

Recent contacts

(Menu 1.1)

This menu displays the most recent calls you

have dialled, received, or missed.

Missed calls

(Menu 1.2)

This menu displays the most recent calls you

did not answer.

Dialled calls

(Menu 1.3)

This menu displays the most recent calls you

have dialled.

Received calls

(Menu 1.4)

This menu displays the most recent calls you

have received.

Delete all

(Menu 1.5)

Use this menu to delete all logs in each call

type.

Menu functions

Call time

(Menu 1.6)

This menu displays the time log for calls made

and received. The actual time invoiced by your

service provider will vary.

Data volume

(Menu 1.7)

Use this menu to view the total amount of sent

or received data.

Data call time

(Menu 1.8)

Use this menu to view the time log for data

calls.

Call cost

(Menu 1.9)

This network feature displays the cost of calls.

This menu is available only if supported by your

USIM/SIM card. Note that this is not intended

to be used for billing purposes.

Phonebook

(Menu 2)

You can store phone numbers on your USIM/

SIM card and in your phone’s memory. The

USIM/SIM card and phone’s memory are

physically separate, but they are used as a

single entity called Phonebook.

To access this menu, press <

> in Idle

mode and select

Phonebook

Contact list

(Menu 2.1)

Use this menu to search for contact information

in Phonebook.

Add new contact

(Menu 2.2)

Use this menu to add a new contact to

Phonebook.

Menu functions

Phonebook

(Menu 2)

Groups

(Menu 2.3)

Use this menu to create and manage caller

groups.

Speed dial

(Menu 2.4)

Use this menu to assign speed dial numbers (2

to 9) to 8 of your most frequently dialled

numbers.

My business card

(Menu 2.5)

Use this menu to create your name card and

send it to other people.

Copy all

(Menu 2.6)

Use this menu to copy all of the contacts stored

on the USIM/SIM card to the phone’s memory,

or vice versa.

Own number

(Menu 2.7)

Use this feature to check your phone numbers,

or to assign a name to each of the numbers.

Changes made here do not affect the actual

subscriber numbers on your USIM/SIM card.

FDN list

(Menu 2.8)

Use this menu to create a list of contacts to be

used in FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode, in

which the phone allows outgoing calls only to

the specified phone numbers. This menu is

available if your SIM/USIM card supports the

FDN feature.

Menu functions

Service number

(Menu 2.9)

Use this menu to view the list of Service Dialling

Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service

provider, including emergency numbers and

numbers for directory enquiries. This menu is

available if your USIM/SIM card supports SDN.

Scroll to the number you want and press [ ].

Settings

(Menu 2.10)

Use this menu to change the default settings for

Phonebook entries.

Memory status

(Menu 2.11)

Use this menu to check the number of contacts

you have stored in the phone’s memory and on

the USIM/SIM card.

Applications

(Menu 3)

Use this menu to play media files and use

convenient features, such as an alarm clock, a

world clock, a voice recorder, calculator, and

converter.

To access this menu, press <

> in Idle

mode and select

Applications

Menu functions

Applications

(Menu 3)

Media player

(Menu 3.1)

You can play music and video files.

Alarm

(Menu 3.2)

Use this menu to set alarms to sound at specific

times. The alert type for a normal alarm

corresponds to the call alert type settings in the

currently selected profile. A wake-up alarm is

not be affected by your profile setting.

Voice recorder

(Menu 3.3)

Use this menu to record voice memos.

Organizer

(Menu 3.4)

Use this menu to use the calendar feature.

Calculator

(Menu 3.5)

Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic

functions such as addition, subtraction,

multiplication, and division.

Converter

(Menu 3.6)

Use this menu for common conversions, such

as currency and temperature.

World time

(Menu 3.7)

Use this menu to find out the current time in

another part of the world.

Menu functions

PocketNews

(Menu 3.8)

This menu is available if you use a USIM/SIM

card that supports SIM Application Toolkit

menus and provides additional services, such as

news, weather, sports, entertainment, and

location services. Available services may vary,

depending on your service provider’s plans.

For details, see your USIM/SIM card

instructions or contact your service provider.

Browser

(Menu 4)

The web browser on your phone allows you to

access the wireless web. Using the web

browser, you can access up-to-date information

and a wide variety of media contents, such as

wallpapers, ringtones, and music files.

To access this menu, press <

> in Idle

mode and select

Browser

BigPond home

(Menu 4.1)

Use this menu to connect your phone to the

network and load the homepage of the wireless

web service provider. You can also press

BigPond

> in Idle mode.

Bookmarks

(Menu 4.2)

Use this menu to save URL addresses in order

to quickly access web pages, or access the

preset bookmarks.

Menu functions

My Place

(Menu 5)

Enter URL

(Menu 4.3)

Use this menu to manually enter a URL address

and access the associated web page.

Browser profiles

(Menu 4.4)

Use this menu to select a connection profile to

be used for connecting to the Internet. You can

also create or edit a profile.

Clear cache

(Menu 4.5)

Use this menu to clear the cache. A cache is a

temporary memory site that stores recently

accessed web pages.

My Place

(Menu 5)

The

My Place

menu enables you to use various

Internet services supported by your service

provider.

To access this menu, press <

> in Idle

mode and select

My Place

BigPond

(Menu 5.1)

Use this menu to access a range of mobile

entertainment from the BigPond homepage,

only available on Telstra’s Next G network. For

further details, please refer to your Next G User

Guide.

Menu functions

FOXTEL

(Menu 5.2)

Use this menu to access the online TV service

supported by your service provider. You can

watch TV and use various Mobile TV services.

Using this link, you can access to watch 12

exclusive FOXTEL channels on your phone

wherever you are. For further details, please

refer to your Next G User Guide.

(Menu 5.3)

Use this menu to access the Internet on your

phone and launch the Telstra search engine. For

further details, please refer to your Next G User

Guide.

(Menu 5.4)

Use this menu to access the E-mail service

supported by your service provider. With your

Telstra’s Next G mobile, you can check your

BigPond, Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail and other

Internet provider e-mail accounts, wherever

you are, whenever it suits you. For further

details, please refer to your Next G User Guide.

Music

(Menu 5.5)

Use this menu to access the BigPond Music

Player and download music files. For further

details, please refer to your Next G User Guide.

Menu functions

My Place

(Menu 5)

Downloads

(Menu 5.6)

Use this menu to access the website preset by

your service provider and have entertainment

at your fingertips to download.

Download and watch music videos, movie

trailers, ringtones and much more with

Download Manager. For further details, please

refer to your Next G User Guide.

Photos

(Menu 5.7)

Use this menu to access the website preset by

your service provider and download pictures.

You can shoot, store, view, and share photos

with your family and friends, wherever you are,

from your mobile or PC. For further details,

please refer to your Next G User Guide.

Maps

(Menu 5.8)

Use this menu to access a location service

based on GPS positioning technology. With

access to Whereis Mobile on your phone, you

can quickly find your way to any location

around Australia. For further details, please

refer to your Next G User Guide.

My account

(Menu 5.9)

Use this menu to manage your Telstra

Accounts. View and pay your Telstra bills,

manage your content subscriptions and more.

For further details, please refer to your Next G

User Guide.

Menu functions

My files

(Menu 6)

The

My files

menu allows you to access

images, videos, music files, and sounds stored

in the phone’s memory.

To access this menu, press <

> in Idle

mode and select

My files

Images

(Menu 6.1)

Use this menu to access photos you have taken

and images you have downloaded, received in

messages, or imported from your computer.

Videos

(Menu 6.2)

Use this menu to access video clips you have

recorded, downloaded, received in messages,

or imported from your computer.

Sounds

(Menu 6.3)

Use this menu to access voice memos you have

recorded, and sound clips you have

downloaded, received in messages, or imported

from your computer.

Music

(Menu 6.4)

As a result of the Digital Rights Management

(DRM) system, some of the media items you

download from the Internet or receive by MMS

may require a licence key to access them.

Video clips recorded on other devices, such as

camcorders, may not play correctly.

Menu functions

Camera

(Menu 7)

This menu displays music files you have

downloaded, received in messages, or imported

from your computer.

Games and more

(Menu 6.5)

Use this menu to access the embedded Java

games and download Java applications.

Other files

(Menu 6.6)

Files that you have received but which are not

supported by your phone are stored in this

folder. You cannot open these files on the

phone.

Memory status

(Menu 6.7)

Use this menu to view memory information for

media items in each folder.

Camera

(Menu 7)

You can use the camera module embedded in

your phone to take photos and record videos.

To access this menu, press <

> in Idle

mode and select

Camera

, or press and hold

[].

• Do not take photos of people without their

permission.

• Do not take photos in a place where cameras

are not allowed.

• Do not take photos in a place where you may

interfere with another person’s privacy.

Menu functions

Taking a photo

You can take photos in various modes. The

camera produces jpeg photos.

Recording a video

You can record a video of what is displayed on

the camera screen and save it.

Messages

(Menu 8)

Use the

Messages

menu to send and receive

text messages, multimedia messages, and

e-mails. You can also access push messages,

voicemails, broadcast messages, and

configuration messages.

To access this menu, press <

> in Idle

mode and select

Messages

Create new message

(Menu 8.1)

Use this menu to create and send text

messages, multimedia messages, or e-mails.

Inbox

(Menu 8.2)

This folder stores all types of messages you

have received, except for e-mails.

When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in

bright conditions, shadows may appear on the

photo.

Menu functions

Messages

(Menu 8)

Sent

(Menu 8.3)

This folder stores messages that you have sent.

From the message list, press <

Options

> to

access the following options:

Outbox

(Menu 8.4)

This folder stores messages that the phone is

attempting to send or has failed to send.

Drafts

(Menu 8.5)

This folder stores messages you have saved to

send them at a later time.

Email inbox

(Menu 8.6)

This folder stores e-mails that you have

received.

Templates

(Menu 8.7)

Use this menu to create, edit, and send SMS

templates and MMS templates.

Broadcast

(Menu 8.8)

Your phone receives broadcast messages, which

are text messages related to various topics,

such as weather forecast, traffic, and news

report, from networks. Use this menu to access

received broadcast messages.

Delete all

(Menu 8.9)

Use this menu to delete messages in each

message type at once.

Menu functions

Settings

(Menu 8.10)

Use this menu to set up various options for

using messaging services.

Memory status

(Menu 8.11)

Use this menu to view the number of messages

or the amount of memory currently in use for

each message type in each folder.

Settings

(Menu 9)

The

Settings

menu provides you with various

setting options to customise the phone to your

preferences and needs. You can also reset the

settings to their default status.

To access this menu, press <

> in Idle

mode and select

Settings

Profiles

(Menu 9.1)

Your phone provides you with sound profiles

that allow you to quickly and easily change the

sound settings of the phone for different events

or situations. Use this menu to adjust the

properties of each profile and activate the

profile you need.

Menu functions

Settings

(Menu 9)

Display settings

(Menu 9.2)

Use this menu to change settings for the display

and light.

Time & date

(Menu 9.3)

Use this menu to change the time and date

displayed on your phone. Before setting the

time and date, specify your time zone in the

World time

menu.

Phone settings

(Menu 9.4)

Many different features of your phone’s system

can be customised to suit your preferences.

Call settings

(Menu 9.5)

Use this menu to set options for call functions.

Connectivity

(Menu 9.6)

Use this menu to set options for connection

available on your phone.

Bluetooth

(Menu 9.6.1)

Using Bluetooth wireless, you can connect the

phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and

exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or

control the phone remotely.

Bluetooth technology allows free wireless

connections between all Bluetooth-compliant

devices within a range of 10 metres. Since the

devices communicate using radio waves, they

do not need to be in line of sight to each other.

Menu functions

Network

(Menu 9.6.2)

Use this menu to change the settings for

connecting to your cellular network.

Connections

(Menu 9.6.3)

Use this menu to create and customise the

profiles containing the settings for connecting

your phone to the network. You need these

settings to use the web browser or send MMS

messages or e-mails.

• If there are obstacles between the devices,

the

operating distance may be reduced.

• It is recommended that you do not use the

Bluetooth feature while using multimedia

features, such as voice recorder, camera,

and

media player, or vice versa, for the better

performance.

• Some devices, especially those that are not

tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG, may be

incompatible with your phone.

Your phone is set up by default for connecting to

the network. If you change the settings without

first checking with your service provider, the web

browser, MMS, and e-mail features may not work

properly.

Menu functions

Settings

(Menu 9)

Application settings

(Menu 9.7)

You can customise the settings for using

applications available on the phone.

Security

(Menu 9.8)

Use this menu to protect the phone against

unauthorised use by managing the several

access codes of your phone and USIM/SIM

card.

Reset settings

(Menu 9.9)

Use this menu to reset the phone’s settings you

have changed and clear all data you have

added.

Memory status

(Menu 9.10)

Use this menu to check the amount of memory

being used for storing data, such as messages,

media, calendar data, or Phonebook entries.

If you enter an incorrect PIN/PIN2 three times,

the USIM/SIM card is blocked. To unblock it, you

need to enter your PUK/PUK2 (Personal

Unblocking Key). The codes are supplied by your

network operator.

Solve problems

Help and personal needs

To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service

call, perform the simple checks in this section before

contacting a service professional.

When you switch on your phone, the following

messages may appear:

“Insert SIM”

• Be sure that the SIM card is correctly installed.

“Phone lock”

• The automatic locking function has been enabled.

You must enter the phone’s password before you

can use the phone.

“Enter PIN”

• You are using your phone for the first time. You

must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card.

• The PIN check feature is enabled. Every time the

phone is switched on, the PIN has to be entered.

To disable this feature, use the

PIN check

menu.

“Enter PUK”

• The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three

times in succession, and the phone is now blocked.

Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider.

“No service,” “Network failure,” or “Not done”

displays

• The network connection has been lost. You may be

in a weak signal area. Move and try again.

• You are trying to access an option for which you

have no subscription with your service provider.

Contact the service provider for further details.

You have entered a number but it was not dialled

• Be sure that you have pressed [ ].

• Be sure that you have accessed the right cellular

network.

• Be sure that you have not set an outgoing call

barring option.

Your correspondent cannot reach you

• Be sure that your phone is switched on. ([ ]

pressed for more than one second.)

Solve problems

• Be sure that you are accessing the correct cellular

network.

• Be sure that you have not set an incoming call

barring option.

Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking

• Be sure that you have switched on the

microphone.

• Be sure that you are holding the phone close

enough to your mouth. The microphone is located

at the bottom of the phone.

The phone starts beeping and “Battery low”

flashes on the display

• Your battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the

battery.

The audio quality of the call is poor

• Check the signal strength indicator on the display

( ). The number of bars indicates the signal

strength from strong ( ) to weak ( ).

• Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a

window if you are in a building.

No number is dialled when you re-call a

Phonebook entry

• Use the Contact list feature to ensure the number

has been stored correctly.

• Re-store the number, if necessary.

The battery doesn’t charge properly or the phone

sometimes turns itself off

• Wipe the charging contacts both on the phone and

on the battery with a clean soft cloth.

If the above guidelines do not help you to solve

the problem, take note of:

• The model and serial numbers of your phone

•Your warranty details

• A clear description of the problem

Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales

service.

Health and safety information

Exposure to radio frequency

(RF) signals

Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It

is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission

limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by

the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the

U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive

guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for

the general population. The guidelines are based on the

safety standards that were developed by independent

scientific organizations through periodic and through

evaluation of scientific studies.

The standards include a substantial safety margin

designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of

age and health.

The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a unit

of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR).

The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg

SAR tests are conducted using standard operating

positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting

at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency

bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest

certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone

while operating can be well below the maximum value.

This is because the phone is designed to operate at

multiple power levels so as to use only the power required

to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a

wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output

of the phone. Before a new model phone is available for

sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the

FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the

government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The

tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the

ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each

model. While there may be differences between the SAR

* In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by

the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of

tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety

to give additional protection for the public and to account for any

variations in measurements.

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levels of various phones and at various positions, they all

meet the government requirement.

The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this

model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in

compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR

information on this model phone is on file with the FCC

and can be found under the Display Grant section of http:/

/www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID printed

in the label on the phone.

For body operation

For body worn operation, this model phone has been

tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when

used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory

designated for this product or when used with and

accessory that contains no metal and that positions the

handset a minimum from the body.

The minimum distance for this model phone is written in

the FCC certification information from the body. None

compliance with the above conditions may violate FCC RF

exposure guidelines.

For more Information concerning exposure to radio

frequency signals, see the following websites:

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

http://www.fcc.gov

Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA):

http://www.ctia.org

U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer

World Health Organization (WHO)

http://www.who.int/peh-emf/en

Precautions when using batteries

• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in

any way.

• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.

• If you use the phone near the network’s base station,

it uses less power; talk and standby time are greatly

affected by the signal strength on the cellular network

and the parameters set by the network operator.

• Battery charging time depends on the remaining

battery charge and the type of battery and charger

used. The battery can be charged and discharged

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hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out. When

the operation time (talk time and standby time) is

noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new

battery.

• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge

itself over time.

• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge

your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers.

When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the

power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a

charger for more than a week, since overcharging may

shorten its life.

• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity

of your battery: it may require cooling or warming

first.

• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as

in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will

reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always

try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone

with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work,

even when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries

are particularly affected by temperatures below 0° C

(32° F).

• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-

circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip

or pen) causes a direct connection between the + and

-. terminals of the battery (metal strips on the

battery), for example when you carry a spare battery

in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the terminals may

damage the battery or the object causing the short-

circuiting.

• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local

regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of

batteries in a fire.

Road safety

Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to

communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an

important responsibility accompanies the benefits of

wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.

When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.

When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car,

practice good common sense and remember the following

tips.

1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such

as speed dial and redial. If available, these features

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help you to place your call without taking your

attention off the road.

2. When available, use a hands-free device. If possible,

add an extra layer of convenience and safety to your

wireless phone with one of the many hands-free

accessories available today.

3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be

able to access your wireless phone without removing

your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at

an inconvenient time, let your voicemail answer it for

you.

4. Let the person you are speaking with know you are

driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic

or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice

and even heavy traffic can be hazardous.

5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while

driving. Jotting down a To Do list or flipping through

your phonebook takes your attention away from your

primary responsibility, driving safely.

6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place

calls when you are not moving or before pulling into

traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be

stationary. If you need to make a call while moving,

dial only a few numbers, check the road and your

mirrors, then continue.

7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations

that may be distracting. Make the people with whom

you are talking aware that you are driving and

suspend conversations that have the potential to

divert your attention from the road.

8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial the

emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident

or medical emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on

your wireless phone!

9. Use your wireless phone to help others in

emergencies. If you see a car accident, crime in

progress or other serious emergency where lives are

in danger, call the emergency number, as you would

want others to do for you.

10. Call roadside assistance or a special nonemergency

wireless assistance number when necessary. If you

see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a

broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no

one appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be

stolen, call roadside assistance or any other special

nonemergency wireless number.

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Operating environment

Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any

area and always switch off your phone whenever it is

forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or

danger.

When connecting the phone or any accessory to another

device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety

instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.

As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users

are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the

equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is

recommended that the equipment should only be used in

the normal operating position (held to your ear with the

antenna pointing over your shoulder).

Electronic devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio

frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic

equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals

from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to

discuss alternatives.

Pacemakers

Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum

distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a

wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential

interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations

are consistent with the independent research and

recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

Persons with pacemakers:

• Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6

inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is

switched on

• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket

• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to

minimize potential interference

If you have any reason to suspect that interference is

taking place, switch off your phone immediately.

Hearing aids

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some

hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may

wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss

alternatives. Other Medical Devices If you use any other

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personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of

your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from

external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist

you in obtaining this information. Switch off your phone in

health care facilities when any regulations posted in these

areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care

facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive

to external RF energy.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately

shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with

the manufacturer or its

representative regarding your vehicle. You should also

consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been

added to your vehicle.

Posted facilities

Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices

require you to do so.

Potentially explosive environments

Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially

explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.

Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire

resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised

to switch off the phone while at a refueling point (service

station).

Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on

the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and

distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting

operations are in progress.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often

but not always clearly marked. They include below deck on

boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles

using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or

butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or

particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any

other area where you would normally be advised to turn

off your vehicle engine.

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Emergency calls

This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio

signals, wireless and landline networks, as well as user-

programmed functions, which cannot guarantee

connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never

rely solely on any wireless phone for essential

communications (medical emergencies, for example).

Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must

be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal

strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all

wireless phone networks or when certain network services

and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service

providers.

To make an emergency call:

1. If the phone is not on, switch it on.

2. Key in the emergency number for your present

location (for example, 112 or any other official

emergency number). Emergency numbers vary by

location.

3. Press [ ].

If certain features are in use (call barring, for example),

you may first need to deactivate those features before you

can make an emergency call. Consult this document and

your local cellular service provider.

When making an emergency call, remember to give all the

necessary information as accurately as possible.

Remember that your phone may be the only means of

communication at the scene of an accident; do not end the

call until given permission to do so.

FCC Notice and Cautions

FCC Notice

• The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

• This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential

installation.

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The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in

close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can

require you to stop using the phone if such interference

cannot be eliminated.

Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or

butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection

Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact

the National Fire Protection Association, One Battery

march Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales

Division.

Cautions

Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not

expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. The

use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous

and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause

damage or a defect to the phone.

Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece

of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting,

bending or sitting on it.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiveing antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

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Other important safety information

• Only qualified personnel should service the phone or

install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or

service may be dangerous and may invalidate any

warranty applicable to the device.

• Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in

your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.

• Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or

explosive materials in the same compartment as the

phone, its parts, or accessories.

• For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that

an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place

objects, including both installed or portable wireless

equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air

bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is

improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious

injury could result.

• Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft. The

use of wireless phones in aircraft may be dangerous to

the operation of the aircraft, and is illegal.

• Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the

suspension or denial of telephone services to the

offender, or legal action, or both.

Care and maintenance

Your phone is a product of superior design and

craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The

suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty

obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many

years.

• Keep your phone and all its parts and accessories out

of the reach of small children and pets. They may

accidentally damage these things or choke on small

parts.

• Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity, and

liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic

circuits.

• Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so may

cause an electric shock to you or damage to the

phone.

• Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, as

its moving parts may be damaged.

• Do not store the phone in hot areas. High

temperatures can shorten the life of electronic

devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain

plastics.

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• Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone

warms up to its normal operating temperature,

moisture can form inside the phone, which may

damage the phone’s electronic circuit boards.

• Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough

handling can break internal circuit boards.

• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or

strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a

soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water

solution.

• Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s

moving parts and prevent proper operation.

• Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as

a microwave oven, a stove, or a radiator. The phone

may explode when overheated.

• When the phone or battery gets wet, the label

indicating water damage inside the phone changes

colour. In this case, phone repairs are no longer

guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if

the warranty for your phone has not expired.

• If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it too

close to the eyes of people or animals. This may cause

damage to their eyes.

• 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. The personnel there will assist you, and

if necessary, arrange for service.

Acknowledging special precautions and the

FCC and Industry Canada Notice

Cautions

Modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority

to operate the equipment.

FCC compliance information

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation

is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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Information to user

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,

the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV

technician for help.

Appendix A: CERTIFICATION

INFORMATION (SAR)

THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S

REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.

Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It

is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission

limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by

the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.

Government. These limits are

part of comprehensive

guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy

for the general population. The guidelines are based on

safety standards that were developed by independent

scientific organizations through periodic and thorough

evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a

substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety

of all persons, regardless of age and health.

The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones

employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific

Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6

W/kg. SAR Tests are conducted using standard operating

positions accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting

at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency

bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest

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certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone

while operating can be well below the maximum value.

This is because the phone is designed to operate at

multiple power levels so as to use only the power required

to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a

wireless base station antenna, the lower the power

output.

Before a new model phone is available for sale to the

public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it

does not exceed the limit established by the government

adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are

performed in positions and locations(e.g., at the ear and

worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model.

The highest SAR values for this model phone as reported

to the FCC are:

GSM1900 Head: 0.834 W/kg, Body-worn: 0.458 W/kg;

WCDMA850 Head: 0.722W/kg, Body-worn: 0.318 W/kg.

Body-worn operations are restricted to Sam sung

supplied, approved or none Samsung designated

accessories that have no metal and must provide at least

1.5 cm separation between the device, including its

antenna whether extended or retracted, and the user’s

body. None compliance to the above restrictions may

violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.

The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this

model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in

compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR

information on this model phone is on file with the FCC

and can be found under the Display Grant section of http:/

/www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID

A3LSGHA411.

Appendix B: Guide to safe and responsible

wireless phone use

Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association

“Safety is the most important call you will ever make.”

A guide to safe and responsible wireless

phone use

TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S. TODAY TAKE

ADVANTAGE OF THE UNIQUE COMBINATION OF

CONVENIENCE, SAFETY AND VALUE DELIVERED BY THE

WIRELESS TELEPHONE. QUITE SIMPLY, THE WIRELESS

PHONE GIVES PEOPLE THE POWERFUL ABILITY TO

COMMUNICATE BY VOICE-ALMOST ANYWHERE, ANYTIME-

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WITH THE BOSS, WITH A CLIENT, WITH THE KIDS, WITH

EMERGENCY PERSONNEL OR EVEN WITH THE POLICE.

EACH YEAR, AMERICANS MAKE BILLIONS OF CALLS FROM

THEIR WIRELESS PHONES, AND THE NUMBERS ARE

RAPIDLY GROWING.

But an important responsibility accompanies those

benefits, one that every wireless phone user must uphold.

When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. A

wireless phone can be an invaluable tool, but good

judgment must be exercised at all times while driving a

motor vehicle whether on the phone or not.

The basic lessons are ones we all learned as teenagers.

Driving requires alertness, caution and courtesy. It

requires a heavy dose of basic common sense-keep your

head up, keep your eyes on the road, check your mirrors

frequently and watch out for other drivers. It requires

obeying all traffic signs and signals and staying within the

speed limit. It means using seat belts and requiring other

passengers to do the same.

But with wireless phone use, driving safely means a little

more. This brochure is a call to wireless phone users

everywhere to make safety their first priority when behind

the wheel of a car. Wireless telecommunications is keeping

us in touch, simplifying our lives, protecting us in

emergencies and providing opportunities to help others in

need. When it comes to the use of wireless phones, safety

is your most important call.

Wireless phone “safety tips”

Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a

wireless phone which should be easy to remember:

1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such

as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your

instruction manual and learn to take advantage of

valuable features most phones offer, including

automatic redial and memory. Also, work to memorize

the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial

function without taking your attention off the road.

2. When available, use a hands free device. A number of

hands free wireless phone accessories are readily

available today. Whether you choose an installed

mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker

phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if

available to you.

3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Make

sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach

and where you can grab it without removing your eyes

from the road. If you get an incoming call at an

inconvenient time, if possible, let your voicemail

answer it for you.

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4. Suspend conversations during hazardous driving

conditions or situations. Let the person you are

speaking with know you are driving; if necessary,

suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather

conditions. Rain, sleet, snow and ice can be

hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver, your

first responsibility is to pay attention to the road.

5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while

driving. If you are reading an address book or

business card, or writing a “to do” list while driving a

car, you are not watching where you are going. It’s

common sense. Don’t get caught in a dangerous

situation because you are reading or writing and not

paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles.

6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place

calls when you are not moving or before pulling into

traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip

or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may

be stopped at a stop sign, red light or otherwise

stationary. But if you need to dial while driving, follow

this simple tip-dial only a few numbers, check the road

and your mirrors, then continue.

7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations

that may be distracting. Stressful or emotional

conversations and driving do not mix-they are

distracting and even dangerous when you are behind

the wheel of a car. Make people you are talking with

aware you are driving and if necessary, suspend

conversations which have the potential to divert your

attention from the road.

8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless

phone is one of the greatest tools you can own to

protect yourself and your family in dangerous

situations-with your phone at your side, help is only

three numbers away. Dial 9-1-1 or other local

emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident,

road hazard or medical emergency. Remember, it is a

free call on your wireless phone!

9. Use your wireless phone to help others in

emergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a

perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan” in your

community. If you see an auto accident, crime in

progress or other serious emergency where lives are

in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local emergency number,

as you would want others to do for you.

10. Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non

emergency assistance number when necessary.

Certain situations you encounter while driving may

require attention, but are not urgent enough to merit a

call for emergency services. But you still can use your

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wireless phone to lend a hand. If you see a broken-

down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic

signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears

injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call

roadside assistance or other special non-emergency

wireless number.

Careless, distracted individuals and people driving

irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the road.

Since 1984, the Cellular Telecommunications Industry

Association and the wireless industry have conducted

educational outreach to inform wireless phone users of

their responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens. As

we approach a new century, more and more of us will take

advantage of the benefits of wireless telephones. And, as

we take to the roads, we all have a responsibility to drive

safely.

“The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone

safely when driving.”

Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association For

more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE.

For updates: http://www.wow-com.com/consumer/issues/

driving/articles.cfm?ID =85

Appendix C: Consumer update on wireless

phones

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

1. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?

The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless

phones with built-in antennas, often called cell, mobile, or

PCS phones. These types of wireless phones can expose

the user to measurable radio frequency energy (RF)

because of the short distance between the phone and the

user s head. These RF exposures are limited by Federal

Communications Commission safety guidelines that were

developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health

and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater

distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically

lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly

with increasing distance from the source. The so-called

“cordless phones,” which have a base unit connected to

the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far

lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures well

within the FCC’s compliance limits.

2. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?

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The available scientific evidence does not show that any

health problems are associated with using wireless

phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones

are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of

radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while

being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in

the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce

health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF

that does not produce heating effects causes no known

adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF

exposures have not found any biological effects. Some

studies have suggested that some biological effects may

occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by

additional research. In some cases, other researchers

have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in

determining the reasons for inconsistent results.

3. What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless

phones?

Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation

emitting consumer products such as wireless phones

before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or

medical devices. However, the agency has authority to

take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radio

frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the

user. In such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers

of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and

to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard

no longer exists.

Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA

regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone

industry to take a number of steps, including the

following:

• Support needed research into possible biological

effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;

• Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any

RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for

device function; and

• Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with

the best possible information on possible effects of

wireless phone use on human health

FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the

federal agencies that have responsibility for different

aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the

federal level. The following agencies belong to this

working group:

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

• Environmental Protection Agency Federal

Communications Commission

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• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• National Telecommunications and Information

Administration

• The National Institutes of Health participates in some

interagency working group activities, as well.

FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones

with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All

phones that are sold in the United States must comply

with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC

relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety

questions about wireless phones.

FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless

phone networks rely upon. While these base stations

operate at higher power than do the wireless phones

themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these

base stations are typically thousands of times lower than

those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations

are thus not the primary subject of the safety questions

discussed in this document.

What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible

health effects of wireless phone RF?

FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program

and with groups of investigators around the world to

ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to

address important questions about the effects of exposure

to radio frequency energy (RF).

FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health

Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)

Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of

this work has been the development of a detailed agenda

of research needs that has driven the establishment of

new research programs around the world. The Project has

also helped develop a series of public information

documents on EMF issues.

FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet

Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research

and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on

wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific

oversight, obtaining input from experts in government,

industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded

research is conducted through contracts to independent

investigators. The initial research will include both

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laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users.

The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of

additional research needs in the context of the latest

research developments around the world.

4. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio

frequency energy from my wireless phone?

If there is a risk from these products—and at this point we

do not know that there is—it is probably very small. But if

you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks,

you can take a few simple steps to minimize your

exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). Since time is a

key factor in how much exposure a person receives,

reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone

will reduce RF exposure.

If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless

phone every day, you could place more distance between

your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure

level drops off dramatically with distance. For example,

you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone

away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to

a remote antenna

Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless

phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF

exposure from these products, you can use measures like

those described above to reduce your RF exposure from

wireless phone use.

5. What about children using wireless phones?

The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of

wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you

want to take steps to lower exposure to radio frequency

energy (RF), the measures described above would apply

to children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing

the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance

between the user and the RF source will reduce RF

exposure.

Some groups sponsored by other national governments

have advised that children be discouraged from using

wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the

United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a

recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no

evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain

tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit

wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary;

it was not based on scientific evidence that any health

hazard exists.

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6. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks

from exposure to RF emissions?

Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF

emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to

believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits

can be used with wireless phones for convenience and

comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RF

energy in the head because the phone, which is the source

of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head.

On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the

waist or other part of the body during use, then that part

of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones

marketed in the U.S. are required to meet safety

requirements regardless of whether they are used against

the head or against the body. Either configuration should

result in compliance with the safety limit.

7. Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the

head from RF radiation work?

Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF

emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to

believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from

those emissions reduce risks. Some products that claim to

shield the user from RF absorption use special phone

cases, while others involve nothing more than a metallic

accessory attached to the phone. Studies have shown that

these products generally do not work as advertised. Unlike

“hand-free” kits, these so-called “shields” may interfere

with proper operation of the phone. The phone may be

forced to boost its power to compensate, leading to an

increase in RF absorption. In February 2002, the Federal

trade Commission (FTC) charged two companies that sold

devices that claimed to protect wireless phone users from

radiation with making false and unsubstantiated claims.

According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable

basis to substantiate their claim.

8. What about wireless phone interference with medical

equipment?

Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can

interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA

helped develop a detailed test method to measure

electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac

pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones.

This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by

the Association for the Advancement of Medical

instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by

FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other

groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will

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allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers

and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI.

FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from

handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary

standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and

Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test

methods and performance requirements for hearing aids

and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a

person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing

aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the

IEEE in 2000.

FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for

possible interactions with other medical devices. Should

harmful interference be found to occur, FDA will conduct

testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the

problem.

9. What are the results of the research done already?

The research done thus far has produced conflicting

results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their

research methods. Animal experiments investigating the

effects of radio frequency energy (RF) exposures

characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting

results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.

A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low

levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in

laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that

showed increased tumor development used animals that

had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer

causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop

cancer in the absence of RF exposure. Other studies

exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day.

These conditions are not similar to the conditions under

which people use wireless phones, so we don t know with

certainty what the results of such studies mean for human

health.

Three large epidemiology studies have been published

since December 2000. Between them, the studies

investigated any possible association between the use of

wireless phones and primary brain cancer, gioma,

meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or

salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the

studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health

effects from wireless phone RF exposures. However, none

of the studies can answer questions about long-term

exposures, since the average period of phone use in these

studies was around three years.

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10. What research is needed to decide whether RF

exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?

A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological

studies of people actually using wireless phones would

provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal

exposure studies could be completed in a few years.

However, very large numbers of animals would be needed

to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if

one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that

is directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or

more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers

about some health effects, such as cancer. This is because

the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-

causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do -

may be many, many years. The interpretation of

epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in

measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of

wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement,

such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which

model of phone is used.

11. Which other federal agencies have responsibilities

related to potential RF health effects?

Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from

various sources can be obtained from the following

organizations.

FCC RF Safety Program:

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

http://www.epa.gov/radiation/

Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA):

http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/

index.html

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

(NIOSH):

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/emf/

World health Organization (WHO):

http://www.who.int/peh-emf/

International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation

Protection:

http://www.icnirp.de

Health Protection Agency (UK)

http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/

* US Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/cellphones

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