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9. User Manual
* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country,
some of the description in this guide may not match your phone.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear
different from the illustrations in this guide.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-xxxxxA
English. 04/2006. Draft
SGH-E356
User’s Guide
Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it
for future reference.
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
the vehicle first.
Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
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.
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 call
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.
Useof any unauthorised accessories could damage you
or your phone and may be dangerous.
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.
• 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.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health and
safety information" on page 23.
Contents
Unpack
Make sure you have each item
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone ..................................... 5
Power on or off........................................................ 6
Keys and display ..................................................... 6
Menu functions
All menu options listed
Solve problems
17
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information
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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press  in Idle mode.
1 SIM AT
p. 10
4 Sound settings
p. 13
6 Funbox
p. 16
9 Phone settings
p. 19
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p. 9
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p. 20
p. 20
p. 20
p. 20
2 Call records
p. 10
p. 10
p. 10
p. 10
p. 9
p. 11
p. 11
p. 11
5 Messages
Missed calls
Received calls
Dialled calls
Delete all
Call time
Call costs*
3 Network services
Call diverting
Call barring
Call waiting
Network selection
Caller ID
Closed user group
Band selection
p. 11
p. 11
p. 11
p. 12
p. 12
p. 12
p. 12
Ring tone
Ring volume
Alert type
Keypad tone
Message tone
Folder tone
Power on/off
Alert on call
Extra tones
p. 14
Text messages
p.
Multimedia messagesp.
Push messages
p.
Delete all
p.
Voice mail
p.
Broadcast messages p.
Memory status
p.
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15
15
15
WAP browser
Games
Sounds
Images
Delete all
Memory status
Melody composer
7 Organizer
p. 17
p. 17
p. 17
p. 17
p. 17
p. 17
p. 17
p. 17
Alarm
Calendar
Time & date
Calculator
To do list
Voice memo
Currency exchange
8 Camera
1 Take photos
2 My photos
3 Memory status
p. 18
p. 18
p. 18
p. 9
Display settings
Greeting message
Own number
Language
Security
Extra settings
Side key
Short cut
Reset settings
Press 
in Idle mode.
Phonebook
p. 9
p. 9
p. 9
p. 9
p. 9
p. 9
p. 9
p. 9
Search
Add entry
Group search
Group edit
Speed dial list
Delete all
Memory status
* Shows only if supported by your
SIM card.
Unpack
Your package contains the following items.
Handset
Battery
Travel Adapter
User’s Guide
In
•
•
•
•
•
•
addition, you can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
Standard Battery
Extended Battery
Battery Charger
Headset
PC Data Link Kit
Car Charger/Adaptor
The items supplied with your phone and the
accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary,
depending on your country or service provider.
Yo
ur
phone
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
SIM card information
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive
a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card
loaded with your subscription details, such as your
PIN, and available optional services.
Install and charge the phone
Remove the battery.
If the phone is already on, first turn it off by
holding [
].
Insert the SIM card.
Make sure that the gold-coloured contacts on the card
face down into the phone.
Plug the travel adapter into the phone.
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.
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.
Install the battery.
Get started
Power on or off
Switch on
Key(s)
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [
the phone.
Soft keys
] to turn on
Do not turn on the
phone when
mobile phone use
is prohibited.
3. If necessary, enter the PIN and
press .
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
].
Description
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
Navigation In Idle mode, access your favourite
keys
menus, directly.
In Menu mode, scroll through the menu
options.
WAP key
2. Press and hold [
Keys and display
In Idle mode, launch the web browser.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted
menu option.
Cancel key Delete characters from the display.
In Menu mode, return to the previous
menu level.
SEND key Send or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the recent
numbers dialled, missed, or received.
Numeric
keys
End a call.
Press and hold to switch the phone on
and off.
In Menu mode, cancel input and return
the phone to Idle mode.
Enter numbers, letters, and some special
characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to
access your voicemail server. Press and
hold [0] to enter the international call
prefix.
In Idle mode, press and hold [
a pause between numbers.
# key
Press and hold [ ] to activate or
deactivate Quiet mode.
Volume
keys
] to enter
Get started
ENDkey
* key
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, with the phone open,
adjust the keypad tone volume. With the
phone closed, press and hold to activate
the external display.
Get started
Display
Layout
Icons
display various icons.
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Menu
Icons*
Ph.Book
Soft key function
indicators
show the current functions
assigned to the two soft
keys.
New multimedia message
(continued)
New voicemail
New e-mail
One of the message Inbox is full
Call diverting feature is active
Connected to hans-free car kit or
headset
GPRS network
Home Zone, if you have registered
for the appropriate service
Received signal strength
Office Zone, if you have registered
for the appropriate service
Call in progress
Call ringer set to vibrate
Out of your service area; you cannot
send or receive calls
Quiet mode is active
Alarm set
New text message
Icons
Battery power level
* The icons shown on the display may vary, depending
on your country or service provider.
Menu functions
All menu options listed
Phonebook
You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in
your phone’s memory. The 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.
Search
Use this menu to search for numbers in Phonebook.
Add entry
Group edit
Use this menu to edit the caller groups’ properties.
Speed dial list
Use this menu to assign speed dial numbers (2 to 8) to
7 of your most frequently called numbers.
Delete all
Use this menu to delete all of the contacts from your
phone’s memory, your SIM card, or both.
Memory status
Use this menu to check the number of the contacts
you have stored in the phone’s memory and on the
SIM card.
Use this menu to add a new entry to Phonebook.
Group search
Use this menu to search your entries in Phonebook in
caller groups.
Menu functions
SIM AT (Menu 1)
Call records
This menu is available if you use a SIM AT card that
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 SIM card
instructions or contact your service provider.
Use this menu to view the calls you have dialed,
received, or missed, and the length of calls. You can
also check the cost of your calls, if your SIM card
supports this function.
To access this menu, press  in Idle mode and
select SIM AT.
(Menu 2)
To access this menu, press  in Idle mode and
select Call records.
Missed calls
This menu displays the most recent calls you did not
answer.
Received calls
This menu displays the most recent calls you have
received.
Dialled calls
This menu displays the most recent calls you have
dialed.
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Delete all
Network services
Use this menu to delete all of the records in each call
type.
Use this menu to access network services. Please
contact your service provider to check their availability
and subscribe to them, if you wish.
This menu displays the time log for calls made and
received. The actual time invoiced by your service
provider will vary.
Call costs
To access this menu, press  in Idle mode and
select Network services.
Call diverting
This network service reroutes incoming calls to a
phone number that you specify.
Network
This network feature displays the cost of calls. This
menu is available only if your SIM card supports this
feature. Note that this is not intended to be used for
billing purposes.
Menu functions
Call time
(Menu 3)
Call barring
This network service allows you to restrict your calls.
Call waiting
This network service informs you when someone is
trying to reach you while you are on another call.
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Menu functions
Network selection
Closed user group
This network service allows you to either automatically
or manually select the network used when roaming
outside of your home area. You can select a network
other than your home network only if there is a valid
roaming agreement between the two.
Use this menu to set incoming and outgoing calls to be
restricted to a selected user group. For details about
how to create a closed user group, contact your
service provider.
Caller ID
This network service allows you to prevent your phone
number from being displayed on the phone of the
person being called. If you select Default, the phone
will use the default setting provided by the network.
Some networks may not allow you to change this
setting.
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Band selection
For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it
must register with an available network. Your phone
can handle any of the following types of networks:
GSM 1800 and Combined GSM 850/1900.
The country where you purchased your phone
determines the default band that it uses. When you
travel abroad, you must remember to change to an
appropriate band.
Keypad tone
The Sound settings menu allows you to customize
various sounds on the phone.
Use this menu to select the tone that the phone
sounds when you press a key.
To access this menu, press  in Idle mode and
select Sound settings.
Message tone
Ring tone
Ring volume
Use this menu to adjust the ringtone volume.
Alert type
Use this menu to select a ringtone or alert type for
incoming messages.
Folder tone
Use this menu to select the tone that the phone
sounds when you open or close the phone.
Sound settings (Menu
Use this menu to select a ringtone for the call ringer.
You can select one of the embedded ring melodies,
downloaded sounds, or melodies you have created.
Menu functions
Sound settings (Menu 4)
Power on/off
Use this menu to select the melody that the phone
plays when it is switched on or off.
Use this menu to specify how you are to be informed
of incoming calls.
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Menu functions
Alert on call
Messages
Use this menu to set the phone to beep when you
receive a new message or when the time for an alarm
comes during a call.
Use the Messages menu to send and receive short
messages and multimedia messages. You can also use
Push message, Voicemail, and Cell broadcast message
features.
Extra tones
Use this menu to customize additional tones for the
phone.
(Menu 5)
To access this menu, press  in Idle mode and
select Messages.
Text messages
Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send or
receive text messages including simple pictures,
melodies, and animated images.
Multimedia messages
Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers messages
containing a combination of text, an image, and an
audio, from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail.
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Memory status
Use this menu to access messages from wireless web
servers.
Use this menu to check the number of SMS messages
or the amount of memory currently in use for storing
MMS messages.
Delete all
Menu functions
Push messages
Use this menu to delete all of the messages in each
message folder.
Voice mail
Messages (Menu 5)
Use this menu to store the number of the voicemail
server and access your voicemails. server number.
Broadcast messages
Your phone receives Cell Broadcast (CB) messages,
which are messages related to various topics, such as
weather forecast, traffic, and news report, from
networks. Use this menu to access received CB
messages and change the settings for the service.
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Menu functions
Funbox (Menu 6)
Sounds
The Funbox menu allows you to use the web browser,
play Java games, and access images and sounds
stored in the phone’s memory.
Use this menu to access sounds downloaded from the
wireless web, received in messages, or created by the
melody composer.
To access this menu, press  in Idle mode and
select Funbox.
Images
WAP browser
Use this menu to access images downloaded from the
wireless web or received in messages.
The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on
your phone allows you to access the wireless web.
From the wireless web, you can access up-to-date
information and a wide variety of media content, such
as games, wallpapers, and ringtones.
Delete all
Games
Use this menu to check the amount of memory
currently in use in each media folder.
Use this menu to access and play Java games and to
change the network settings for accessing Java
services.
Use this menu to delete all of the downloaded items in
the Games, Sounds, and Images folders.
Memory status
Melody composer
Use this menu to compose your own melodies using a
variety of musical components. You can set one of
your melodies as your call ringtone.
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Organizer
(Menu 7)
To access this menu, press  in Idle mode and
select Organizer.
Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions
such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division.
Menu functions
The Organizer menu enables you to keep track of
your schedule and tasks. You can also set the time and
date and use convenient features, such as alarm timer,
voice recorder, calculator, and currency converter.
Calculator
To do list
Use this menu to create tasks and manage them.
Alarm
Voice memo
Use this menu to set alarms to ring at a specific time.
Use this menu to record and play voice memos.
Calendar
Currency exchange
Use this menu to write memos on your schedule or set
alarms to act as a reminder.
Use this menu to do currency conversions.
Time & date
Use this menu to change the time and date displayed
on your phone. Before setting the time and date,
specify your time zone in World time.
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Menu functions
Camera
(Menu 8)
You can use the camera module embedded in your
phone to take photos.
To access this menu, press  in Idle mode and
select Camera, or press the camera key.
• 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.
Take photos
Use this menu to take a photo. The camera produces
JPEG photos.
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My photos
Use this menu to access photos you have taken.
Memory status
Use this menu to check the amount of memory
currently in use in the camera.
Own number
The Phone settings menu provides you with various
setting options to customize the phone to your
preferences and needs. You can also reset the settings
to their default status.
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 SIM card.
To access this menu, press  in Idle mode and
select Phone settings.
Language
Display settings
Greeting message
Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed
briefly when the phone is switched on.
Use this menu to select one of several languages for
the display text.
Security
Phone settings
Use this menu to change settings for the display and
light.
Menu functions
Phone settings
Use this menu to protect the phone against
unauthorized use by managing the several access
codes of your phone and SIM card.
If you enter an incorrect PIN/PIN2 three times in
succession, the SIM card is blocked. To unblock it
you need to enter your PUK/PUK2 (Personal
Unblocking Key). The codes are supplied by your
service provider.
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Menu functions
Extra settings
Reset settings
You can turn the automatic redialing or answering
features on or off.
Use this menu to reset the phone to its default
settings.
Side key
Use this menu to set whether the phone mutes the call
ringer or rejects a call if you press and hold the side
key when a call comes in.
Short cut
You can use the Navigation keys as shortcut keys to
access specific menus directly from Idle mode. Use
this menu to change the shortcut assignments for [Up]
or [Down].
1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key.
2. Select the menu to be assigned to the key.
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Solve problems
Help and personal needs
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.
Menu functions
To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service
call, perform the simple checks in this section before
contacting a service professional.
“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.)
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•
•
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.
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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
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 recommended 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
Health and safety information
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.
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 levels of
various phones and at various positions, they all meet the
government requirement.
* 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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Health and safety information
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 1.5 cm from the body.
The minimum distance for this model phone is written in
the FCC certification information from the body. Non
compliance with the above conditions may violate FCC RF
exposure guidelines.
For more Information concerning exposure to radio
frequency signals, see the following websites:
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
http://www.fcc.gov
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA):
http://www.wow-com.com
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, the type of battery and the charger used. The
battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times,
but it will gradually wear out. When the operation time
circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the
object causing the short-circuiting.
If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself
over time.
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local
regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in
a fire.
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-
Health and safety information
(talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than
normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
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:
Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such as
speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you
to place your call without taking your attention off the
road.
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.
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Health and safety information
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 voice mail answer it for you.
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!
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.
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.
Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
Jotting down a To Do list or flipping through your Address
Book takes your attention away from your primary
responsibility, driving safely.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Electronic devices
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.
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.
Hearing aids
Pacemakers
Other medical devices
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:
Health and safety information
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).
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.
If you use any other 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.
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Health and safety information
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. 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.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often
but not always clearly marked. They include the areas
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.
Emergency calls
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.
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio
signals, wireless and landline networks as well as userprogrammed 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).
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),
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
Potentially explosive environments
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chemical plants or where blasting operations are in
progress.
and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service
providers.
To make an emergency call:
Key in the emergency number for your present location
(for example, 911 or other official emergency number).
Emergency numbers vary by location.
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
• 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. 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.
Health and safety information
If the phone is not on, switch it on.
FCC Notice and Cautions
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Health and safety information
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft. The use
of wireless phones in aircraft is illegal and may be
dangerous to the aircraft’s operation.
Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the
suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender,
or legal action, or both.
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.
Care and maintenance
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.
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:
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.
Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the
reach of small children’s.
Health and safety information
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.
Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough handling
can break internal circuit boards.
Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving
parts and prevent proper operation.
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Health and safety information
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.
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:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received.
Including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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.
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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.
Health and safety information
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:
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.
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
A3LSGHE356.
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 exposure limit established by the
FCC. Tests for each model phone are performed in
positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and worn on the
body) as required by the FCC.
The highest SAR values for this model phone as reported
to the FCC are
Head: 1.070 W/Kg, Body-worn: 1.350 W/Kg.
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. Non-compliance with the above restrictions
may result in violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile
phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kilogram (W/kg)
averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard
incorporates a substantial ma gin of safety to give
additional protection for the public and to account for any
variations in measurements.
judgment must be exercised at all times while driving a
motor vehicle whether on the phone or not.
Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association
“Safety is the most important call you will ever make.”
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.
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-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.
Health and safety information
Appendix B: Guide to safe and
responsible wireless phone use
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.
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
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Wireless phone “Safety Tips”
Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a
wireless phone which should be easy to remember:
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.
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.
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 voice mail answer it for you.
Suspend conversations during hazardous driving
conditions or situations. Let the person you are speaking
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 wireless
phone to lend a hand. If you see a broken-down vehicle
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.
Health and safety information
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!
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.
“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
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Appendix C: consumer update
on wireless phones
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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.
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any
health problems are associated with using wireless
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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.
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.
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
National Telecommunications and Information
Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some
interagency working group activities, as well.
Health and safety information
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:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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
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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
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.
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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.
What about children using wireless phones?
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.
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.
Health and safety information
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.
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
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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.
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.
What about wireless phone interference with medical
equipment?
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.
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
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
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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
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.
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 cancercausing 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.
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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.
Which other federal agencies have responsibilities related
to potential RF health effects?
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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/emfpg.html
World health Organization (WHO):
http://www.who.int/peh-emf/
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection:
http://www.icnirp.de
National Radiation Protection Board (UK):
http://www.nrpb.org.uk
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