Samsung Electronics Co SGHT239 Cellular/PCS GSM Phone with Bluetooth User Manual E760

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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. 11/2008. Draft
SGH-T239
User’s Guide
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 21.
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
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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 Alarm
3 Recent Calls
5 AT&T Mall
7 My Stuff
1 All Calls
2 Missed Calls
3 Calls Made
4 Calls Received
5 Voice Mail
6 Delete All
7 Call Time
8 Data Call Time
9 Data Volume
10 Call Costs
1 Audio
2 Graphics
2 Messaging
1 Create New Message
2 Inbox
3 IM
4 Sent
5 Outbox
6 Drafts
7 My Folder
8 Templates
9 Delete All
10 Messaging Settings
11 Memory Status
4 MEdia Net
MEdia Net Home
Favorites
Enter URL
Browser Profiles
Clear Cache
Shop Tones
Shop Games
Shop Graphics
Shop Multimedia
Shop Applications
Shop Themes
MEdia Net Home
6 Tools
Calendar
Calculator
Tip calculator
Converter
Timer
Stopwatch
World time
SIM-AT
8 Address Book
9 Settings
Quick Tips
Set Sound Profile
Set Display
Set Time & Date
Set Phone
Set Calls
Set Applications
Reset Settings
Memory Status
Unpack
Your package contains the following items.
• Handset
• Battery
• Travel Adapter
• User’s Guide
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.
2. Press and hold [
Keys and display
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.
AT&T key 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
Icons
Layout
Icons
display various icons.
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Menu
Icons*
(continued)
IM
Soft key function
indicators
show the current functions
assigned to the two soft
keys.
Received signal strength
Accessing services in a 2.5G
(GPRS) network; when
transferring data, this icon
animates
Roaming network
Voice call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot send or receive voice calls
Connected with PC via USB port
Browsing Internet on PC using
the phone as modem
New message:
Inbox full:
Profile setting
Battery power level
* The icons shown on the display may vary, depending
on your country or service provider.
Menu functions
All menu options listed
Alarm
(Menu 1)
This feature allows you to:
• set the alarm to ring at a specific time.
• set the phone to switch on automatically and ring
the alarm even if the phone is switched off.
Messaging
(Menu 2)
Use the Messaging menu to send and receive text
messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You
can also use push message and cell broadcast
message features.
To access this menu, press  in Idle mode and
select Messaging.
Create New Message
Use this menu to create and send text messages,
multimedia messages, or e-mails. You can also send
files using MMS.
Inbox
This folder stores all types of messages you have
received, except for e-mails.
IM
Instant Messenger (IM) is a way of sending short,
simple messages that are delivered immediately to
users online at that moment.
Before using this feature, you need to subscribe to a
messenger service. For further details, contact your
service provider.
Sent
This folder stores messages that you have sent.
Menu functions
Outbox
Messaging Settings
This folder stores messages that the phone is
attempting to send or has failed to send.
Use this menu to customize the settings for IM, SMS,
MMS, E-mail, Push message, and Broadcast.
Drafts
Memory Status
This folder stores messages you have saved to send
them at a later time.
Use this menu to check the total amount of memory
for storing messages and the amount of memory
currently being used in each message box.
My Folder
Templates
Use this menu to create, edit, and send text
templates.
Delete All
Use this menu to delete all of the messages in each
message type at once.
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Recent Calls
(Menu 3)
Calls Made
This menu displays the most recent calls you have
dialed.
To access this menu, press  in Idle mode and
select Recent Calls.
This menu displays the most recent calls you have
received.
All Calls
Voice Mail
The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve
dialed, received, or missed. You can access these
functions from Idle or Menu mode.
If you are unable to answer a call, the caller will be
guided to leave a voice message in your voicemail
box, if your service provider supports it. Use this menu
to connect your voicemail server to access received
voicemails and store the service number of your
voicemail server.
This menu displays the most recent calls you did not
answer.
Calls Received
Recent Calls (Menu 3)
Missed Calls
Menu functions
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.
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Menu functions
Delete All
Call Costs
Use this menu to delete all of the records in each call
type.
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.
Call Time
This menu displays the time log for calls made and
received. The actual time invoiced by your service
provider will vary.
Data Volume
You can view the amount of sent or received data,
such as MMS messages, or downloading contents from
the Wireless Web.
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Enter URL
Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless
Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access
and navigate the Wireless Web using your phone.To
access this menu, press Menu in Idle mode and select
MEdia Net.
Use this menu to manually enter a URL address and
access the associated web page.You can add the
entered URL to the Bookmark list by selecting Add
bookmark.
MEdia Net Home
Favorites
Use this menu to save URL addresses in order to
quickly access web pages, or access the preset
bookmarks.
Browser Profiles
Use this menu to select a connection profile to be used
for connecting to the Internet. You can also create or
edit a profile.
MEdia Net (Menu 4)
Use this menu to connect your phone to the network
and load the homepage of the wireless web service
provider.
Menu functions
MEdia Net (Menu 4)
Clear Cache
You can clear the information stored in the cache,
which is the phone’s temporary memory which stores
the most recently accessed Web pages.
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Menu functions
AT&T Mall
(Menu 5)
You can access the web site preset by your service
provider to download various items, such as melodies,
MIDlets, images, applications.
To access this menu, press Menu in Idle mode and
select AT&T Mall.
Shop Tones
You can access the web site preset by your service
provider to download melodies.
Shop Games
You can access the web site preset by your service
provider to download games.
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Shop Graphics
You can access the web site given by your service
provider to download images.
Shop Multimedia
You can access the web site preset by your service
provider to download images or sounds.
Shop Applications
You can access the web site preset by your service
provider so that you can download more Java games
and applications.
MEdia Net Home
You can access the homepage of the Wireless web site
preset by your service provider.
Tools
(Menu 6)
The Tools menu includes the calculator, converter,
timer, stopwatch, and world time clock.
Calendar
Calculator
With this feature, you can use the phone as a
calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic
functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division) and provides a number of higher-level
mathematical functions (logarithmic, factorial, and
trigonometric functions).
This tool provides an amount based upon the input
entered into the following fields.
• Bill: enter the total bill amount.
• Tip(%): enter the percentage of tip (optional).
• # paying: enter the number of people contributing
to paying the bill (optional).
Tools (Menu 6)
The calendar feature allows you to view the Month,
Week, and Day layout views. You can also create
Appointment, Anniversary, Miscellaneous, and Task
entries.
Tip Calculator automatically calculates the following
amounts:
• Gratuity (tip)
• Individual payment (for groups)
Menu functions
To access this menu, press Menu in Idle mode and
select Tools.
Tip Calculator
Converter
The conversion menu provides the following
conversion categories:
• Currency
• Length
• Weight
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Menu functions
•
•
•
Volume
Area
Temperature
Timer
You can use this menu to set a countdown timer.
(Menu 7)
My Stuff stores file downloads for the following: Audio
and Graphics.
Address Book
(Menu 8)
You can use this menu to measure intervals of time for
up to 4 separate occurrences.
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.
World time
To access this menu, press Menu in Idle mode and
select Address Book.
Stopwatch
World Time allows you to view the time of day or night
in another parts of the world. World displays time in
the 30 different time zones around the world.
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My Stuff
Settings
(Menu 9)
Set Display
To access this menu, press Menu in Idle mode and
select Settings.
You can:
• change the background image.
• select a skin color pattern for Menu mode.
• specify whether or not the phone displays text.
• adjust the brightness of the display for varying
lighting conditions.
• select the length of time the backlight and the
display stay on.
• select a font color for the numbers entered while
dialling.
• activate the service light feature.
Quick Tips
Quick Tips is a browser-based information service,
provided by AT&T. It contains frequently asked
questions about features and applications and their
answers.
Set Sound
You can customize various sound settings.
Settings (Menu 9)
Use this menu to change settings for the display and
light.
Menu functions
Use this menu to customize your phone settings. You
can also reset the settings to their default values.
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Menu functions
Set Time & Date
•
Use this menu to change setting for the time and date.
Before setting the time and date, specify your time
zone in the World Time menu.
•
You can:
• set the time and date.
• change the time format.
• set whether the calendar starts with Sunday or
Monday.
• set the phone to receive time information from the
network.
Set Calls
Set Phone
Memory Status
Many different features your phone’ system can be
customized to suit your preferences.
Use this menu to check the amount of memory being
used for storing data, such as messages, media files,
calendar data, or Contacts entries. You can view the
amount of shared memory.
You can:
• select a language to be used for text display.
• set the greeting to be displayed when the phone is
switched on.
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use the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access
specific menus directly from Idle mode.
activate or deactivate auto redialing, Anykey
Answer and Active folder features.
Use this menu to set options for call funcions.
Reset Settings
Use this menu to reset the phone settings, display
settings, sound settings, individually. You can also
reset all of these settings at the same time.
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Bluetooth Secure Mode
Bluetooth Services
When the Bluetooth Visibility is turned on, your phone is
wirelessly transmitting its phone name and status to every device
within its range. This transmission can pose a security risk and
incite unauthorized connection to your phone. It is recommended
that you activate your phone’s Bluetooth security.
Remote SIM mode
This mode allows you to turn On or Off Remote SIM Mode.
Remote SIM mode, when set to On, allows the Bluetooth phone
car kit to access the contact information stored on the SIM card.
Note: There is also a risk that another Bluetooth device (user) can then also
access and modify your SIM card features and data.
1.
From Idle mode, touch
➔ Settings ➔ Connectivity ➔
Bluetooth ➔ My Info.
2.
Touch On or Off from the Remote SIM Control field.
3.
Touch Save.
HAC Mode
To insure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for
your phone is maintained, secondary transmitters
such as Bluetooth and WLAN components must be
disabled during a call.
See "Section 8: Changing Your Settings" on page xx
for instructions to disable these components.
Actually, the Bluetooth specification is a protocol that describes
how the short-range wireless technology works, whereas
services describe the individual devices that are supported.
These services reduce the chance that different devices
integrate.
• Headset: the Bluetooth headset enables both incoming and outgoing
calls using the Bluetooth headsets.
• Handsfree: the Bluetooth car kit enables both incoming and outgoing
calls.
• Bluetooth Stereo Headset: used to make calls and listen to music
through the Bluetooth stereo headset.
• Serial Port: used to connect to other Bluetooth devices through a
virtual serial port.
• Dial up: used to provide Internet access for Bluetooth devices through
the phone’s modem.
• Basic Printing: used to print images, text messages, personal data
such as namecards and appointments, etc. through a remote
Bluetooth printer.
• File transfer: used to transfer files to and from Bluetooth devices.
• Object Push: used to exchange personal data (namecards, Address
Book contacts, etc.) with Bluetooth devices.
• SIM Access: provides access to the SIM card on the phone.
Changing Your Settings
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HAC Mode
Enabling HAC Mode adjusts the volume for HAC compliant devices used with this
handset.
Important!: Enabling the HAC mode can affect the quality of the phone (voice) conversation.
1. To turn a feature on, highlight the HAC mode option and press the Select
soft key or the
key.
2. Highlight Off or On and press the
key.
Solve problems
Help and personal needs
When you switch on your phone, the following
messages may appear:
“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.
“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.
Settings (Menu 9)
“Insert SIM”
• Be sure that the SIM card is correctly installed.
Solve problems
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.
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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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 ( ).
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•
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
Certification Information (SAR)
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It
is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure
limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
government. These FCC exposure limits are derived from
the recommendations of two expert organizations, the
National Counsel on Radiation Protection and
Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the
recommendations were developed by scientific and
engineering experts drawn from industry, government,
and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific
literature related to the biological effects of RF energy.
Health and safety information
Exposure to radio frequency
(RF) signals
The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile
phones employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure of
the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body
expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC
requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of
1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC exposure limit
incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give
additional protection to the public and to account for any
variations in measurements.
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
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.
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Health and safety information
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 were
GSM850 Head:
GSM1900 Head:
1.07 W/Kg, Body-worn: 1.08 W/Kg.
0.470 W/Kg, Body-worn: 0.242 W/Kg.
SAR information on this and other model phones can be
viewed on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. This site uses the
phone FCC ID number A3LSGHT239.
Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery
pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID
number for a particular phone, follow the instructions on
the website and it should provide values for typical or
maximum SAR for a particular phone. Additional product
specific SAR information can also be obtained at
www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar.
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones
For body worn operations, this model phone has been
testde and meets the FCC exposure guidelines when used
with a Samsung accessory designated for this product or
when used with an accessroy that contains no metal and
that positons the handset a minimum 2 cm from the
body.
Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result in
violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
published a series of Questions and Answers for
consumers relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure from
wireless phones. The FDA publication includes the
following information:
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
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
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.
Health and safety information
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.
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
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Health and safety information
industry to take a number of steps, including the
following:
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.
•
•
“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:
•
•
•
•
•
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“National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
“Environmental Protection Agency
”Federal Communications Commission
”Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
”National Telecommunications and Information
Administration
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 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
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, glioma,
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 phones 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?
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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 cancercausing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop
cancer in 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.
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 ten 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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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 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.
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.
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“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.
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.
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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 hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks
from exposure to RF emissions?
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
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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.
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
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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 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.
Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from
various sources can be obtained from the following
organizations:
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FCC RF Safety Program:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
http://www.epa.gov/radiation/
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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
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 additional 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 voice mail 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 address book takes attention away from your
primary responsibility, driving safely.
Health and safety information
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration's
(OSHA):
http://www.osha.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
Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov/cellphones
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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 people you are talking
with aware 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 9-1-1 or
other local 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 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 non-emergency
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
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stolen, call roadside assistance or other special nonemergency number.
“The wireless industry reminds you to use your
phone safely when driving.”
For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or visit
our web-site www.wow-com.com
Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet
Association
Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any
area and always switch your phone off 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).
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic
Devices
If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, switch your phone off 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.
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 your phone off 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.
Persons with pacemakers:
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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.
Health and safety information
These recommendations are consistent with the
independent research and recommendations of Wireless
Technology Research.
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.
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.
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Posted Facilities
Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices
require you to do so.
Potentially Explosive Environments
Switch your phone off 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 the phone off 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.
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).
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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, 911 or other official emergency
number). Emergency numbers vary by location.
3. Press [SEND].
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 cut off
the call until given permission to do so.
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Restricting Children's access to your Phone
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Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to
play with it because they could
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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.
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Other Important 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.
Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The
use of wireless phone 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.
Product Performance
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception
The quality of each call you make or receive depends on
the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you
of the current signal strength by displaying a number of
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bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars
displayed, the stronger the signal.
If you're inside a building, being near a window may give
you better reception.
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of
searching, a Power Save feature is automatically
activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks
service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing
any key.
Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message
displays on the screen. When a signal is found, your phone
returns to standby mode.
Understanding How Your Phone Operates
Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver.
When it's turned on, it receives and transmits radio
frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the
system handling your call controls the power level. This
power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital
mode.
For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel
should service your phone and accessories. Faulty service
may void the warranty.
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Understanding the Power Save Feature
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance
There are several simple guidelines to operating your
phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
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Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fullyextended and over your shoulder.
Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone's antenna.
Don't use the phone if the antenna is damaged.
Speak directly into the phone's receiver.
Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or
liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately
turn the power off and remove the battery. If it is
inoperable, call Customer Care for service.
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Availability of Various Features/Ring
Tones
Battery Standby and Talk Time
Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone
usage patterns and conditions. Battery power
consumption depends on factors such as network
configuration, signal strength, operating temperature,
features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and
other application usage patterns.
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Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it,
especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause
damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect
damage to the phone or battery, take it to a
service center for inspection.
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.
Follow battery usage, storage and charging
guidelines found in the user’s guide.
Battery charging time depends on the remaining
battery charge and the type of battery and charger
used. The battery can be charged and discharged
hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out.
Health and safety information
Many services and features are network dependent and
may require additional subscription and/or usage charges.
Not all features are available for purchase or use in all
areas. Downloadable Ring Tones may be available at an
additional cost. Other conditions and restrictions may
apply. See your service provider for additional information.
Battery Precautions.
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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 Samsungapproved 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.
Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and
chargers. Some Web sites and second-hand
dealers, not associated with reputable
manufacturers and carriers, might be selling
incompatible or even counterfeit batteries and
chargers. Consumers should purchase
manufacturer or carrier recommended products
and accessories. If unsure about whether a
replacement battery or charger is compatible,
contact the manufacturer of the battery or charger.
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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 place the phone in areas that may get very
hot, such as on or near a cooking surface, cooking
appliance, iron, or radiator.
Do not get your phone or battery wet. Even though
they will dry and appear to operate normally, the
circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a safety
hazard.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental shortcircuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin,
clip or pen) causes a direct connection between the
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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.
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+ 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.
Do not permit a battery out of the phone to come
in contact with metal objects, such as coins, keys
or jewelry.
Do not crush, puncture or put a high degree of
pressure on the battery as this can cause an
internal short-circuit, resulting in overheating.
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local
regulations. In some areas, the disposal of
batteries in household or business trash may be
prohibited. For safe disposal options for Li-Ion
batteries, contact your nearest Samsung
authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire.
Battery usage by children should be supervised.
Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of
the reach of small children.
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.
Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone
warms up to its normal operating temperature,
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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
color. 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.
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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.
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FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)
The wireless telephone industry has developed a
rating system for wireless phones, to assist hearing
device users find phones that may be compatible with
their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated.
The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary
depending on the user's hearing device and hearing
loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable
to interference, you may not be able to use a rated
phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your
hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your
personal needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC
requirements and are likely to generate less
interference to hearing devices than phones that are
not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC
requirements and are likely to generate less
interference to hearing devices than phones that are
not labeled. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
Settings
While some wireless phones are used near some
hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants),
users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining
noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than
others to this interference noise, and phones also vary
in the amount of interference they generate.
Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a
label located on the box.
Health and safety information
Regulations for Wireless DevicesOn July 10, 2003, the
U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the
exception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid
Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital
wireless phones be compatible with hearing-aids. The
intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to
telecommunications services for persons with hearing
disabilities.
Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing
device manufacturer or hearing health professional
may help you find this rating. Higher ratings mean
that the hearing device is relatively immune to
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interference noise. The hearing aid and wireless phone
rating values are then added together. A sum of 5 is
considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is
considered for best use.
The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U
mark. The T mark is intended to be synonymous with
the UT mark. The M and T marks are recommended by
the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries
Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT marks are referenced
in Section 20.19 of the FCC Rules. The HAC rating and
measurement procedure are described in the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19
standard.
Please note that the hearing aid category specified for
M3
M2
T3
T2
In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2
level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level
rating, the sum of the two values equal M5. This is
synonymous for T ratings. This should provide the
hearing aid user with "normal usage" while using their
hearing aid with the particular wireless phone.
"Normal usage" in this context is defined as a signal
quality that is acceptable for normal operation.
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this product represents compatibility only using the
phone configuration in the slider open configuration of
this device, which represents the user configuration of
maximum antenna efficiency.
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones
When some mobile phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and
cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some
hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones
also vary in the amount of interference they generate.
The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile
phones, to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible
with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated
have the rating on their box or a label on the box.
The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing
device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone
with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the
better/higher of the two ratings.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more
usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than
unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing
devices have telecoils in them.)
Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference. Your
hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find results
for your hearing device. The more immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you are
to experience interference noise from mobile phones.
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Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance
For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Faulty
service may void the warranty.
There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
• To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone is maintained, secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth and
WLAN components must be disabled during a call. For more information, refer to the “Disabling Bluetooth or WLAN” section.
• If your phone is equipped with an external antenna, hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your
shoulder.
• Do not hold, bend or twist the phone's antenna, if applicable.
• Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged.
• If your phone is equipped with an internal antenna, obstructing the internal antenna could inhibit call performance.
• Speak directly into the phone's receiver.
• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off
and remove the battery. If it is inoperable, call Customer Care for service.
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones
Many services and features are network dependent and may require additional subscription and/or usage charges.
Not all features are available for purchase or use in all areas. Downloadable Ring Tones may be available at an
additional cost. Other conditions and restrictions may apply. See your service provider for additional information.
Battery Standby and Talk Time
Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions. Battery power consumption
depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected,
frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns.
Battery Precautions
• Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery.
If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection.
• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way.
• Do not modify or remanufacture the battery as this could result in serious safety hazards.
• 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.
• Follow battery usage, storage and charging guidelines found in the user’s guide.
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