Samsung Electronics Co SPHW8400 PCS GSM Phone with Bluetooth User Manual
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd PCS GSM Phone with Bluetooth Users Manual
Users Manual
* Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone,
depending on the software installed or your service provider.
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http://www.anycall.com
SPH-W8400
User’s Guide
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Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area and
always switch o your phone whenever it is forbidden
to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to your ear). Avoid
unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone
is switched on.
Emergency calls
Key in the emergency number for your present location,
then press [ ].
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories,
out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories,
such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any
unauthorised accessories could damage you or your
phone and may be dangerous.
Qualied service
Only qualied service personnel may repair your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see “Health and
safety information” on page 20.
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your
vehicle rst.
Switch o the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch o in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in
an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch o 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 aect their performance.
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Copyright information
Bluetooth? is a registered trademark of
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
JavaTM is a trademark or registered
trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Picsel and Picsel ViewerTM are
trademarks of Picsel Technologies, Inc.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening
to a headset can damage your hearing.
Important safety precautions
• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced
with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Contents
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
• Adapter
• Stereo headset
• Battery
• Battery travel holder
• User’s manual
Suitable Adapter or Charger, certied according
to the relevant safety standard, will be provided
for each country in use.
You can obtain the following accessories for your
phone 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
Unpack
Unpack .............................................................. 3
Make sure you have each item
Get started ....................................................... 4
First steps to operate your phone
Overview of menu functions .................... 7
To access Menu mode, press [메뉴] in Idle mode.
Menu functions .............................................. 8
All menu options listed
Solve problems ........................................... 18
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information ............... 20
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Power on or o
Power on
Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is
prohibited.
1Open the phone.
2Press and hold [ ] to turn on the phone.
3If necessary, enter the PIN and press [확인].
Power on
1Open the phone.
2Press and hold [ ].
Keys and display
Key(s) Description
Softkeys Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.
Navigation keys In Standby mode, access menu
options directly.
In Menu mode, scroll through the
menu options.
확인 key In Idle mode, enters Menu mode.
In Menu mode, selects the
highlighted menu option.
key Sends or answers a call.
In Standby mode, retrieves the last
number dialed, missed, or received.
Install and charge the phone
1Install the battery:
2Plug the adapter into the phone.
3Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
4When the phone is completely charged (the battery
icon stops blinking), unplug the adapter from the
power outlet.
5Remove 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 o. Recharge your battery.
Get started
First steps to operate your phone
To remove the battery, slide the
battery catch toward the top of the
phone and hold it.
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Get started
Key(s) Description
취소 key Deletes characters from the display.
In Menu mode, returns to the
previous menu level.
key Ends a call. Hold down to switch
the phone on and o.
In Menu mode, cancels input and
returns the phone to Idle mode.
Numeric keys Enter numbers, letters, and some
special characters.
*/# key Enter special characters.
Use for some special functions.
Key(s) Description
Volume keys
(on the left)
Adjusts the phone volume.
In Standby mode, with the phone
open, adjusts the master volume.
With the phone closed, hold down
to turn on the display.
In Menu mode, scrolls through the
menu options.
Camera key In Standby mode, with the phone
open, turns on the camera. With the
phone closed, hold down to turn
on the camera.
In Capture mode, takes a photo.
1 SHOW
1 Help Desk
2 Call Service
3 Member’s Card
4 Event
5 Internet
6 Video
7 Pop up
2 Display
1 Wall Paper
2 Main Menu Style
3 Font Type/Size
4 Dial Number Style
5 Lighting
3 Sounds
1 Ring Tone Settings
2 Alert Tones
3 Key Tones/Others
4 Volume
5 Hourly Chime
4 Messages
1 Send Message
2 Inbox
3 Outbox
4 Emoticons
5 Message Log
6 Spam Message Block
5 Exciting Anycall
1 MyPet
2 Camera
3 MP3
4 VOD
5 File Viewer
6 Bluetooth
7 Entertainment
8 Voice Functions
9 PC Connect
0 Anycall Land Files
* Anycall SOS
6 Phonebook
1 Search
2 Add To Phonebook
3 Groups
4 Call Log
5 Sel Save Memory
6 Copy All
7 My Number
7 Organizer
1 Wake-up/Alarms
2 Scheduler
3 School Timetable
4 Memo
5 Calculator
6 English Dictionary
7 Translator
8 Subway Show
9 Unit Converter
0 World Clock
* Stopwatch
8 Contents box
1 Melodies
2 Images
3 Photos/Movies
4 MP3
5 Multipack
6 Fimm
7 Attached Files
8 Anycall Land
9 Memory
9 Settings
1 Call Settings
2 Application Settings
3 Password/Lock
4 언어 선택/Language
5 Anycall Help
# Reset
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press [메뉴] in Idle mode.
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SHOW
The SHOW menu provides you with network services
supported by KTF. For further details about KTF services,
contact KTF.
Help Desk
Use this menu to access the Help Desk web site. You can
check out your call charges, the time log for your calls,
payback point, and other useful information.
Call Service
Use this menu to register to various services provided
by Good Time KTF, or cancel any existing accounts. For
further details about KTF services, contact KTF.
Member’s Card
Use this menu to enter the SHOW Members website.
You can register for a mobile card or check out details of
your card use.
Event
Use this menu to access the SHOW Event website. You
can check various event information and access the
website you want directly.
Internet
Use this menu to access the SHOW website. You can
download various items and use services provided by
the website.
Video
Use this menu to access the SHOW Video website. You
can listen to streaming music, or play music or video les
downloaded from the site.
Pop-up
Use this menu to set an Internet service accessible on
your Idle mode screen, or to access the MagicN Pop-up
web site to download pop-up services.
Press [취소] in Idle mode to access downloaded
MagicN Pop-up services. Depending on your phone,
the key you need to press can be dierent.
Menu functions
All menu options listed
Display
The Display menu allows you to customize the settings
for the phone’s displays and lights.
Wall Paper
Use this menu to customize the idle screen or
background images for various situations on the phone.
Main Menu Style
Use this menu to select a display style of the main menu
screen displayed when you press in Idle mode.
Font Type/Size
Use this menu to select the font type or size for the text
on the display.
Dial Number Style
Use this menu to select the size, color, or eect for digits
to be displayed when you enter a phone number for
dialing.
Lighting
Use this menu to customize the lighting for the display.
Sounds
The Sounds menu allows you to customize sounds for
certain events or situations on the phone.
Ring Tone Settings
Use this menu to select a call alert type or a ringtone to
alert you to incoming calls.
Alert Tones
Use this menu to customize various tones to alert you to
various situations on the phone.
Key Tones/Others
Use this menu to customize the keypad tones and tones
you can hear while operating the phone.
Volume
Use this menu to adjust the volume level of various
phone sounds, such as the call ringtone, message
ringtone, wake-up calls, and so on.
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Hourly Chime
Use this menu to set the phone to sound an alert tone
every hour on the hour. You can set the period of time
for which the hourly alert will be used.
Messages
The Messages menu allows you to compose and send
a text or multimedia message, and view incoming or
outgoing messages and emails.
Send Message
Use this menu to compose and send a text or Multimail
message.
Inbox
Use this menu to view or manage received messages.
Select Internet Inbox to access the received messages
stored on the online message server.
Internet Inbox is an online message box provided
by KTF that stores messages you have received.
Outbox
Use this menu to view or manage sent messages, draft
message, or queued messages. Select Internet Outbox
to access sent messages stored on the online message
server.
Internet Outbox is an online message box
provided by KTF that stores messages you have
sent.
Emoticons
Use this menu to send a message by using preset
emoticons, or add new emoticons.
Message log
Use this menu to access logs about the messages you
have sent or received and the total number of the
messages.
Spam block/report
Use this menu to set the phone to block SPAM
messages, and set phone numbers or text that you want
to block.
Menu functions
Exciting Anycall
The Exciting Anycall menu allows you to access various
entertaining and convenient functions.
MyPet
Use this menu to adopt your own a cyber dog. Help
them grow up by feeding and playing just as you would
do in real life. You can also train your dog.
Camera
Use this menu to take a photo or record a video, and use
various camera-related funtions.
• Capture : allows you to take a photo or record a video.
• Anycall Album, External Memory Album : allows you
to view photos and videos or manage them.
• Photo Studio : allows you to edit or decorate photos,
and edit videos by using video capturing.
• Photo Print : allows you to print photos by connecting
to the phone to a compatible printer via Bluetooth or
USB.
• Photo/Movie Upload : allows you to upload photos
or videos to MagicN Album or Portal Community
websites. For further details, contact KTF.
MP3
Use this menu to listen to music or manage music
albums.
VOD
Use this menu to play videos downloaded from the
Fimm service.
File Viewer
Use this menu to open images(jpg or bmp) or
documents(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, Text, HTML,
etc.) on the phone’s memory, without corrupting les.
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Bluetooth
Use this menu to access the Bluetooth wireless
technology to connect a wirelessly compatible mobile
phone, headset, PC, and photo printer within the
available range. You must pair the device with the phone
to connect them each other via Bluetooth.
• Bluetooth mode : allows you to activate or deactivate
Bluetooth.
• Bluetooth Connect : allows you to check the paired
devices or connect one of them with the phone.
• Disconnect : allows you to check the details of the
connected device or disconnect the device from the
phone.
Entertainment
Use this menu to access various entertaining and
convenient functions, as well as play games.
Voice Funtions
Use this menu to access voice-related functions.
• Voice Command : allows you to execute functions by
verbalizing commands.
Voice Command is only supported in Korean.
• TTS : allows you to set the phone to audibly read text.
• Voice Memo : allows you to record and manage voice
memos.
PC Connect
Use this menu to connect the phone to a PC.
• Removable Disk : allows you to connect the phone
to a PC with a PC data cable and use the phone as an
external USB memory disk to transfer data between the
phone and a PC.
• PC Manager : allows you to use multimedia items and
functions provided from Anycall Land.
Menu functions
• Anycall Music : allows you to use music items provided
from Anycall Land.
• Any PC : Any PC, a remote computing program, enables
you to control a Windows-based host PC or transfer
les between the host PC and guest PC. Once you
have installed the Any PC program to each PC, you can
conveniently work with the host PC from any other PC
specied as a guest.
Anycall Land Files
Use this menu to access and manage les downloaded
from Anycall Land.
Anycall SOS
This menu allows you to activate the SOS message
feature, which allows you to send an SOS message
to registered phone numbers to ask for help in an
emergency.
Phonebook
The Phonebook menu allows you to store your contacts’
personal information and manage them eciently.
Search
Use this menu to search for a phone number by
entering a keyword, such as a name, a phone number, or
an email address.
Add To Phonebook
Use this menu to save phone numbers and contact
information.
Groups
Use this menu to organize your contacts by grouping
them based on specic categories.
Call Log
Use this menu to check the time length of the calls you
have made or received.
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Sel Save Memory
Use this menu to select your memory to save phone
numbers and contact information.
Copy All
Use this menu to copy your contacts between USIM and
phone memory.
My Number
Use this menu to edit your phone information.
Organizer
The Organizer menu allows you to manage your
schedule, tasks, or memos, and other convenient
functions helpful for your daily life.
Wake-up call/Alarms
Use this menu to set a wake-up call to wake you up
in the morning or multiple alarms to sound at specic
times.
Scheduler
Use this menu to organize and check your daily, weekly,
or monthly schedule.
School Timetable
Use this menu to set up a timetable of your class
schedule.
Memo
Use this menu to make and manage memos for things
that are important to you.
Menu functions
Calculator
Use this menu to use the phone as a calculator for the
four arithmetical operations.
English Dictionary
Use this menu to search for Korean words or English
words, create your own wordbook, or enjoy a word quiz.
Translator
Use this menu to make a translation into English,
Japanese and Chainese.
Translator is only supported in Korean.
Subway Show
Use this menu to check the subway map of the major
cities in Korea.
Subway Show is only supported in Korean.
Unit Converter
Use this menu to perform conversions for units, such as
length or currency.
World Clock
Use this menu to check the current time in other parts
of the world.
Stopwatch
Use this menu to measure interval of elapsed time.
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Contents Box
The Contents Box menu allows you to access various
multimedia items from other sources, as well as
embedded items.
Melodies
Use this menu to access and manage ringtones stored in
the phone’s memory.
Images
Use this menu to view and manage images stored in the
phone’s memory.
Photos/Movies
Use this menu to view photos or videos in Anycall
Album or photos decorated on your online photo
album.
MP3
Use this menu to access and manage MP3 stored in the
phone’s memory.
Mulitipack
Use this menu to access the Multipack website to
download multimedia items, or access items you have
downloaded from the website.
Fimm
Use this menu to access and manage multimedia items
downloaded from the Fimm service.
Attached Files
Use this menu to access and manage les you have
saved from Multimail messages to the phone’s memory.
Anycall Land
Use this menu to access and manage les downloaded
from Anycall Land.
Memory
Use this menu to check the amount of memory
currently being used in each menu. You can also format
a memory card.
Menu functions
Settings
The Settings menu allows you to access various setting
options to customise the phone to your preferences and
needs. You can also reset the settings to their default
status.
Call Settings
Use this menu to set up various options for making or
receiving calls.
• Receive/End Settings : allows you to select how to
answer or end a call. Video Call Settings : allows you to
select how to video call.
• Video call Settings : allows you to select how to video
call.
• Call Reject : allows you to set the phone to block a call
or select how to reject a call.
• Region/International Code Settings : allows you to set
region code and international code.
• Flight Mode : allows you to make the phone`s all
functions requiring network connections disabled, or
set the current time and date.
• Network Settings : allows you to set network.
Application Settings
Use this menu to customize the settings for the display,
sounds, camera, messages, or Bluetooth.
Password/Lock
Use this menu to set the phone’s password or lock the
phone.
언어 선택/Language
Use this menu to change the display language.
Anycall Help
Use this menu to view help information about how to
use the phone’s major functions.
Reset
Use this menu to reset all of the phone’s settings to
their factory default, or clear memory. You can reset the
phone’s settings by functions you want separately.
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To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service
call, perform the simple checks in this section before
contacting a service professional.
When you switch on your phone, the following
messages may appear:
“Insert USIM card”
• Be sure that the USIM card is correctly installed.
“Phone locked Enter password”
• The automatic locking function has been enabled. You
must enter the phone’s password before you can use
the phone.
“Enter PIN1”
• You are using your phone for the rst time. You must
enter the PIN1 supplied with the USIM card.
• The PIN1 Check feature is enabled. Every time the
phone is switched on, the PIN1 has to be entered. To
disable this feature, use the PIN check menu.
“Enter PUK”
• The PIN1 code has been entered incorrectly three times
in succession, and the phone is now blocked. Enter the
PUK1 supplied by your service provider.
“No Service,” “Network Failure,” or “Not Done”
displays
• The network connection has been lost. You may be in a
weak signal area. Move and try again.
• You are trying to access an option for which you have
no subscription with your service provider. Contact the
service provider for further details.
You have entered a number but it was not dialled
• Be sure that you have pressed [ ].
• Be sure 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 your phone is switched on. ( [ ] pressed for
more than one second.)
• Be sure you are accessing the correct cellular network.
• Be sure that you have not set an outgoing call barring
option.
Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking
• Be sure you have switched o the microphone.
• Be sure 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 “LOW BATTERY “
ashes on the display
• Your battery is insuciently charged. Recharge the
battery.
The audio quality of the call is poor
• Check the signal strength indicator on the
display
(). The number of bars indicates the signal
strength from strong ( ) to weak ( ).
• Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer
to a window if you are in a building.
No number is dialled when you re-call a Contacts
entry
• Use the Contact Search feature to ensure the
number has been stored correctly.
• Re-store the number, if necessary.
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.
Solve problems
Help and personal needs
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Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals
Certication 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 scientic and
engineering experts drawn from industry, government,
and academia after extensive reviews of the scientic
literature related to the biological eects of RF energy.
The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile
phones employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specic 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 certied power level in all
tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined
at the highest certied power level, the actual SAR level
of the phone while operating can be well below the
maximum value. This is because the phone is designed
to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the
power required to reach the network. In general, the
closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the
lower the power output.
Before a new model phone is available for sale to the
public, it must be tested and certied 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.
Health and safety information
The highest SAR values for this model phone as
reported to the FCC are GSM 1900 Head : 0.263 W/Kg,
Body : 0.651 W/Kg.
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 1.5
cm from the body.
Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result in
violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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 A3LSPHW8400.
Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery
pack to nd 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
specic SAR information can also be obtained at www.
fcc.gov/cgb/sar.
Consumer Information on
Wireless Phones
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 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
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exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from
the source. The so-called “cordless phones,” which have a
base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house,
typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus
produce RF exposures well within the FCC’s compliance
limits.
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientic 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 eects
(by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF
that does not produce heating eects causes
no known adverse health eects. Many studies
of low level RF exposures have not found any
biological eects. Some studies have suggested
that some biological eects may occur, but such
ndings have not been conrmed by additional
research. In some cases, other researchers have
had diculty in reproducing those studies, or in
determining the reasons for inconsistent results.
What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of
wireless phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety
of radiation-emitting consumer products such
as wireless phones before they can be sold,
as it does with new drugs or medical devices.
However, the agency has authority to take action
if wireless phones are shown to emit radio
frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous
to the user. In such a case, FDA could require
the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify
users of the health hazard and to repair, replace
or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer
exists.
Health and safety information
Although the existing scientic data do not
justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged
the wireless phone industry to take a number of
steps, including the following:
• “Support needed research into possible
biological eects 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
eects of wireless phone use on human health.
FDA belongs to an interagency working group
of the federal agencies that have responsibility
for dierent aspects of RF safety to ensure
coordinated eorts 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
phones with the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must
comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure.
FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety
questions about wireless phones.
FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless
phone networks rely upon. While these base stations
operate at higher power than do the wireless phones
themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these
base stations are typically thousands of times lower than
those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations
are thus not the primary subject of the safety questions
discussed in this document.
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What are the results of the research done
already?
The research done thus far has produced conicting
results, and many studies have suered from aws in their
research methods. Animal experiments investigating
the eects of radio frequency energy (RF) exposures
characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conicting
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 phones, so we don’t know
with certainty what the results of such studies mean for
human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been published
since December 2000. Between them, the studies
investigated any possible association between the use
of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, 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
eects 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?
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
eect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide
data that is directly applicable to human populations, but
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ten or more years’ follow-up may be needed to provide
answers about some health eects, 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 diculties in
measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of
wireless phones. Many factors aect this measurement,
such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which
model of phone is used.
What is FDA doing to nd out more about the
possible health eects 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 eects 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 inuential 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 scientic
oversight, obtaining input from experts in government,
industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded
research is conducted through contracts to independent
investigators. The initial research will include both
laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users.
The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of
additional research needs in the context of the latest
research developments around the world.
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What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to
radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products - and at this point
we do not know that there is - it is probably very small.
But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential
risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your
exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). Since time is
a key factor in how much exposure a person receives,
reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless
phone will reduce RF exposure.
• “If you must conduct extended conversations by
wireless phone every day, you could place more
distance between your body and the source
of the RF, since the exposure level drops o
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 scientic 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?
The scientic evidence does not show a danger to users
of wireless phones, including children and teenagers.
If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio
frequency energy (RF), the measures described above
would apply to children and teenagers using wireless
phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and
increasing the distance between the user and the RF
source will reduce RF exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national governments
have advised that children be discouraged from using
wireless phones at all. For example, the government in
the United Kingdom distributed leaets containing such
a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that
no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes
brain tumors or other ill eects. Their recommendation
to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on scientic evidence
that any health hazard exists.
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Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce
risks from exposure to RF emissions?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to
believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free
kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience
and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of
RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the
source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the
head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against
the waist or other part of the body during use, then that
part of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless
phones marketed in the U.S. are required to meet safety
requirements regardless of whether they are used against
the head or against the body. Either conguration should
result in compliance with the safety limit.
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield
the head from RF radiation work?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to
believe that accessories that claim to shield the head
from those emissions reduce risks. Some products that
claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special
phone cases, while others involve nothing more than a
metallic accessory attached to the phone. Studies have
shown that these products generally do not work as
advertised. Unlike “hand-free” kits, these so-called “shields”
may interfere with proper operation of the phone. The
phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate,
leading to an increase in RF absorption. In February
2002, the Federal trade Commission (FTC) charged two
companies that sold devices that claimed to protect
wireless phone users from radiation with making false
and unsubstantiated claims. According to FTC, these
defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate
their claim.
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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 debrillators from wireless telephones.
This test method is now part of a standard sponsored
by the Association for the Advancement of Medical
instrumentation (AAMI). The nal draft, a joint eort 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 debrillators 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
species 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:
• FCC RF Safety Program:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
http://www.epa.gov/radiation/
• Occupational Safety and Health
Administration’s (OSHA) : http://www.osha.
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/
Health and safety information
• 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
Road Safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to
communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But
an important responsibility accompanies the benets of
wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your rst 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 o 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 trac or hazardous weather
conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice and even
heavy trac can be hazardous.
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Do not take notes or look up phone numbers
while driving. Jotting down a “to do” list or
ipping through your address book takes
attention away from your primary responsibility,
driving safely.
6 Dial sensibly and assess the trac; if possible, place
calls when you are not moving or before pulling into
trac. 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.
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Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1
or other local emergency number in the case of re,
trac 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.
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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 trac
signal, a minor trac 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
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
Health and safety information
Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in
any area and always switch your phone o 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
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from
radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic
equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals
from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to
discuss alternatives.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum
distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between
a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with the
independent research and recommendations of Wireless
Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect
that interference is taking place, switch o your phone
immediately.
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Persons with pacemakers:
• should always keep the phone more than 15 cm
(6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone
is switched on.
•should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
•should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize
potential interference.
If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, switch your phone o immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may
wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other 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 o 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 aect 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 aect 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 o in any facility where posted notices
require you to do so.
Statics Devices
When camera is in operation, Your phone should
not be near devices that produces static eld.
Potentially Explosive
Environments
Switch your phone o when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or re
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Users are advised to switch the phone o 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 liqueed 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 o your vehicle engine.
Emergency Calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using
radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as
user programmed functions, which cannot guarantee
connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should
never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential
communications (medical emergencies, for example).
Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must
be switched on and in a service area with adequate
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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 ocial
emergency number). Emergency numbers
vary by location.
3 Press [ ].
If certain features are in use (call barring, for example),
you may rst 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
o the call until given permission to do so.
Restricting Children’s access to your Phone
Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be
allowed to play with it because they could hurt
themselves and others, damage the phone or
make calls that increase your phone 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.
Health and safety information
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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used
in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can
require you to stop using the phone if such interference
cannot be eliminated.
Vehicles using liqueed 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 modications made in the radio phone, not
expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. The
use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous
and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause
damage or a defect to the phone.
Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece
of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting,
bending or sitting on it.
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Other Important Safety
Information
• Only qualied 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 ammable liquids,
gases or explosive materials in the same
compartment as the phone, its parts or
accessories.
• For vehicles equipped with an air bag,
remember that an air bag inates 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 inates,
serious injury could result.
• Switch o your phone before boarding an
aircraft. It is dangerous and illegal to use
wireless phones 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 telephone
services to the oender, 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 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.
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Understanding the Power Save Feature
If your phone is unable to nd 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.
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.
• Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-
extended 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 o 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.
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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
conguration, 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 phone near the network’s base
station, it uses less power; talk and standby
time are greatly aected 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 aect the charging
capacity of your battery: it may require cooling
or warming rst.
• 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
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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 aected 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 re.
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 fulll any warranty
obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many
years.
• Keep your phone and all its parts and
accessories out of the reach of small children
and pets. They may accidentally damage these
things or choke on small parts.
• Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity
and liquids contain minerals that will corrode
electronic circuits.
• Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing
so may cause an electric shock to you or
damage to the phone.
• Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty
areas, as its moving parts may be damaged.
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• 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, 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 ash 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 modied 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
qualied service facility. The personnel there
will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for
service.
Health and safety information
Precautions when using batteries
• Never use a 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 aected by the signal strength
on the cellular network and the parameters set
by the service provider.
• Battery charging time depends on the
remaining battery charge, the type of battery,
and the charger used. The battery can be
charged and discharged hundreds of times,
but it will gradually wear out. When the
operation time 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. Disconnect the charger
from the power source when it is not in
use. Do not leave the battery connected
to a charger for more than a week, since
overcharging may shorten its life.
• Extreme temperatures will aect the charging
capacity of your battery: it may require cooling
or warming rst.
• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold
places because the capacity and lifetime of
the battery will be reduced. Try to keep the
battery at room temperature. A phone with a
hot or cold battery may not work temporarily,
even when the battery is fully charged.
Li-ion batteries are particularly aected by
temperatures below 0℃(32 ℃).
• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental
short-circuiting can occur when a metallic
object like a coin, clip or pen causes a direct
connection between the + and - terminals of
the battery (metal strips on the battery). For
example, do not carry a spare battery in a
pocket or bag where the battery may contact
metal objects. Short-circuiting the terminals
may damage the battery or the object causing
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the short-circuiting.
• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with
local regulations. Always recycle. Do not
dispose of batteries in a re.