Samsung Electronics Co SMT285 GSM/WCDMA/LTE Tablet + BT/BLE and DTS b/g/n User Manual SM T285 9
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd GSM/WCDMA/LTE Tablet + BT/BLE and DTS b/g/n SM T285 9
[SM-T285] 9 User manual
User manual
SM-T285
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Important safety precautions
Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
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Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held tablet while driving. Park your vehicle first.
Switch off the tablet when refuelling
Do not use the tablet at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless tablets can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and
dangerous.
Switch off the tablet 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 tablets may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.
Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your tablet
whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your tablet is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to your ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the
antenna when the tablet is switched on.
Keep your tablet away from small children
Keep the tablet and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data
cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your tablet and may
be dangerous.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your tablet.
For more detailed safety information, see ¡°Health and safety information¡± on page 20.
• The
tablet could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufactureri’s instructions.
Excessive exposure to sound at high volumes can cause hearing damage.
Always turn the volume down before plugging the eartablets into an audiosource and
use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music.
Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Tablet
• Adapter
• Data Link Cable
• User’s manual
Suitable Adapter or Charger, certified according to the relevant safety standard, will be provided
for each country in use.
You can obtain the following accessories for your tablet from your local Samsung dealer.
• Multi adapter
• Travel charger
• Car charger
• PC data cable
• Portable battery kit
• Portable PC data cable
• Music controller
• Bluetooth mono/ stereop headset kit
Get started
First steps to operate your tablet
Charge the tablet
1.
Plug the adapter into the tablet.
2.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
3.
When the tablet is completely charged (the battery icon stops blinking), unplug the
adapter from the power outlet.
4.
Remove the adapter from the tablet.
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 tablet automatically turns off. Recharge your
battery.
Keys and display
Buttons
Function
Power
• Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
• Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the device if it
has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes.
• Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock
mode when the touch screen turns off.
Menu
• Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen.
• Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google
application.
Home
• Press to return to the Home screen.
• Press twice to launch S Voice application.
• Press and hold to open the list of recent applications.
Back
• Tap to return to the previous screen.
Volume
• Press to adjust the device volume.
Health and safety information
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals
Certification Information (SAR)
Your wireless tablet 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.
The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile tablets 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 tablets 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 tablet 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 tablet while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the
tablet is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power
required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station
antenna, the lower the power output.
Before a new model tablet 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 tablet are performed in positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and
worn on the body) as required by the FCC.
Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
SAR information on this and other model tablets can be viewed on-line at
www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. This site uses the tablet FCC ID number A3LSMT285.
Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number. Once you
have the FCC ID number for a particular tablet, follow the instructions on the website and
it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular tablet. Additional
product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar.
Consumer Information on Wireless Tablets
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 tablets.
The FDA publication includes the following information:
What kinds of tablets are the subject of this update?
The term wireless tablet refers here to hand-held wireless tablets with built-in antennas,
often called “cell,” “mobile,” or “PCS” tablets. These types of wireless tablets can expose
the user to measurable radio frequency energy (RF) because of the short distance
between the tablet 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 tablet 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 tablets,¡± which have a base unit connected to the teletablet 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 tablets pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated
with using wireless tablets. There is no proof, however, that wireless tablets are
absolutely safe. Wireless tablets 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 tablets?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products
such as wireless tablets before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical
devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless tablets 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 tablets to notify users of the health
hazard and to repair, replace or recall the tablets so that the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged
the wireless tablet industry to take a number of steps, including the following:
•”Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by
wireless tablets;
•”Design wireless tablets 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 tablets with the best possible information on
possible effects of wireless tablet 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
•”Occupational Safety and Health Administration
•”National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities,
as well.
FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless tablets with the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). All tablets 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 tablets.
FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless tablet networks rely upon. While
these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless tablets themselves, the
RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times
lower than those they can get from wireless tablets. 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 characteristic of wireless tablets have
yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few
animal studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the
development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that showed
increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or
treated with cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in
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
tablets, so we don¡¯t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for
human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between
them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless
tablets 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 tablets RF exposures. However,
none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average
period of tablet use in these studies was around three years.
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless tablets poses a
health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using
wireless tablets 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 cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do - may be
many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by
difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless tablets.
Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the tablet is held, or
which model of tablet is used.
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless tablet 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 tablet 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 tablet 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
tablet?
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 tablet will reduce RF exposure.
•”If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless tablet 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 tablet away from your body or use a wireless tablet connected to a
remote antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless tablets 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 tablet use.
What about children using wireless tablets?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless tablets, 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 tablets. Reducing the time of wireless tablet use and increasing the distance
between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be
discouraged from using wireless tablets 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 tablet causes brain tumors or other ill
effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless tablet use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists.
Do hands-free kits for wireless tablets reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless tablets,
there is no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be
used with wireless tablets for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the
absorption of RF energy in the head because the tablet, which is the source of the RF
emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the tablet 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 tablets 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.
Do wireless tablet accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless tablets,
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 tablet cases, while others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory
attached to the tablet. 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 tablet. The tablet 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 tablet
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 tablet interference with medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless tablets 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 teletablets. 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 tablet EMI. FDA has tested wireless
tablets 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 tablets so that no interference occurs when a
person uses a compatible tablet 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 tablets 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:
• FCC RF Safety Program : ttp://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) : http://www.epa.gov/radiation/
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) :
ttp://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/celltablets
Road Safety
Your wireless tablet gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost
anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless
tablets, one that every user must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless tablet
behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips:
1 Get to know your wireless tablet 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 tablet with one of the many hands free
accessories available today.
3 Position your wireless tablet within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless tablet
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 tablet numbers while driving. Jotting down a ¡°to do¡± list
or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary
responsibility, driving safely.
6 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or
before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need
to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors,
then continue.
7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make
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 tablet 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 tablet!
9 Use your wireless tablet 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 stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency number.
“The wireless industry reminds you to use your tablet 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
tablet off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
When connecting the tablet 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 Tablet Near Other Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.
However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from
your wireless tablet. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be
maintained between a wireless tablet and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference
with the pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect
that interference is taking place, switch off your tablet immediately.
Persons with pacemakers:
• should always keep the tablet more than 15 cm
(6 inches) from their pacemaker when the tablet is switched on.
• should not carry the tablet 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 your tablet off
immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless tablets may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other 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 tablet 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.
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.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in
motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle.
You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your
vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Switch your tablet off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.
Statics Devices
When camera is in operation, Your tablet should not be near devices that produces static
field.
Potentially Explosive Environments
Switch your tablet 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 tablet 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.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked.
They include the areas below decks 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.
Restricting Children¡¯s access to your Tablet
Your tablet is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because they could
hurt themselves and others, damage the tablet or make calls that increase your tablet bill.
FCC Notice and Cautions
FCC Notice
This 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,f not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The tablet may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving
equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the tablet if such interference cannot
be eliminated.
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the
National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact the
National Fire Protection Association, One Battery march Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn:
Publication Sales Division.
Cautions
Changes or modifications made in the radio tablet, 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 tablet warranty if said accessories cause
damage or a defect to the tablet.
Although your tablet 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 tablet or install the tablet in a vehicle. Faulty
installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to
the device.
• Check regularly that all wireless tablet 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 tablet, its parts or accessories.
• For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great
force.Do not place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment in
the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is
improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
• Switch off your tablet before boarding an aircraft. It is dangerous and illegal to use
wireless tablets in an aircraft because they can interfere with the operation of the
aircraft.
• Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of teletablet
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 tablet informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of 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.
Understanding the Power Save Feature
If your tablet is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save
feature is automatically activated. If your tablet 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 tablet returns to standby mode.
Maintaining Your Tablet¡¯s Peak Performance
For the best care of your tablet, only authorized personnel should service your tablet and
accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty.
There are several simple guidelines to operating your tablet properly and maintaining
safe, satisfactory service.
• Hold the tablet with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder.
• Try not to hold, bend or twist the tablet¡¯s antenna.
• Don¡¯t use the tablet if the antenna is damaged.
• Speak directly into the tablet¡¯s receiver.
• Avoid exposing your tablet and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your tablet 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 tablet 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
• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way.
• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
• If you use the tablet near the network¡¯s base station, it uses less power; talk and
standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the
parameters set by the network operator.
• Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge and the type of battery
and charger used. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it
will gradually wear out. When the operation time (talk time and standby time) is
noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-
approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.
Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since
overcharging may shorten its life.
• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require
cooling or warming first.
• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter
conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep
the battery at room temperature. A tablet 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
℃
(32
℉
).
• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short- circuiting can occur when a metallic
object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct connection between the + and - terminals of the
battery (metal strips on the battery), for example when you carry a spare battery in a
pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object
causing the short-circuiting.
• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. 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.
Care and Maintenance
Your tablet is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with
care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you
to enjoy this product for many years.
• Keep your tablet and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children and
pets. They may accidentally damage these things or choke on small parts.
• Keep the tablet dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode
electronic circuits.
• Do not use the tablet with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or
damage to the tablet.
• Do not use or store the tablet in dusty, dirty areas, as its moving parts may be damaged.
• Do not store the tablet in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic
devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics.
• Do not store the tablet in cold areas. When the tablet warms up to its normal operating
temperature, moisture can form inside the tablet, which may damage the tablet¡¯s
electronic circuit boards.
• Do not drop, knock or shake the tablet. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the tablet.
Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution.
• Do not paint the tablet. Paint can clog the device¡¯s moving parts and prevent proper
operation.
• Do not put the tablet in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a
radiator. The tablet may explode when overheated.
• When the tablet or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the tablet
changes color. In this case, tablet repairs are no longer guaranteed by the
manufacturer¡¯s warranty, even if the warranty for your tablet has not expired.
• If your tablet has a flash or light, do not use it too close to the eyes of people or animals.
This may cause damage to their eyes.
• Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas or
modified accessories may damage the tablet and violate regulations governing radio
devices.
• If the tablet, 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.
* Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your tablet, depending on the software
installed or your service provider.
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