Samsung Electronics Co SWCE100 WiMAX Data Card User Manual LS Algorithm V2 5
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd WiMAX Data Card LS Algorithm V2 5
Users Manual
User’s Guide
MWiMAX Express Card
mWiMAX Connection Manager
SWC-E100
Draft
2007.10. 25.
Contents
.............................................................4 1. INSTALL/UNINSTALL MWIMAX CONNECTION PROGRAM
..........................................................................................4 1.1. INSTALL MWIMAX CONNECTION PROGRAM
.....................................................................................................8 1.1.1. Installation Checkup ......................................................................................9 1.2. UNINSTALL MWIMAX CONNECTION PROGRAM
...............................................................................................9 1.2.1. Uninstall on Start menu ......................................................................................10 1.2.2. Uninstall on [Control Panel]
.................................................................................................12 2. MWIMAX CONNECTION MANAGER
....................................................................................12 2.1. MWIMAX CONNECTION MANAGER OVERVIEW
..................................................................................................................12 2.1.1. Product Mix ........................................................13 2.1.2. mWiMAX Connection Manager User Interface
........................................................................................13 2.2. TO USE MWIMAX CONNECTION MANAGER
...........................................................................13 2.2.1. Run mWiMAX Connection Manager
...............................................................................................13 2.2.1.1. Run on [Start] Menu
.......................................................................................................14 2.2.1.2. Run on Desktop
..................................................................................................14 2.2.2. Screen Configuration
.............................................................................................................14 2.2.2.1. Main Screen
.......................................................................................................15 2.2.2.2. Settings Screen
.............................................................................................................16 2.2.2.3. Tray Screen
...................................................................................................17 2.2.3. Connect to mWiMAX....................................................................................................18 2.2.4. Disconnect mWiMAX
...............................................................................................................19 2.2.5. Show Settings
................................................................................................................................20 2.2.6. Exit ........................................................................................................................20 2.2.7. Use Tray ..................................................................................................212.2.8. Tray Icon Description
3. Health and safety information………………………………………………………….………22
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Revision History
Version Date Author Description
1.0 2006.07.05
Jung Jae-young, Kim Ji-hoon,
Noh Ji-hun, Kim Jae-mok Initial documentation
2.0 2006.07.31 Jung Jae-young, Kim Ji-hoon Write changes of Install method
3.0 2006.08.01 Jung Jae-young, Kim Ji-hoon Reflect operator’s request to Installer
4.0 2006.08.28
Jung Jae-young, Kim Ji-hoon,
Noh Ji-hun, Kim Jae-mok Final revision before supplying to KT
5.0 2007.08.07
Jung Jae-young, Kim Jae-mok,
Lee Woo-jin
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1. Install/Uninstall mWiMAX Connection Program
1.1. Install mWiMAX Connection Program
* Before installing mWiMAX Connection Program, insert mWiMAX Card into PCMCIA or
PCI Express Slot on your laptop.
- To install, please select language [English (United States)].
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- Click [Next] to start installation.
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- Please click [Install].
* When either the card is not inserted, or its LED is off, a message pops up as in the
following picture. Click [Retry] after inserting the card. When LED is off, also hit [Retry] to
continue installation.
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- mWiMAX PCMCIA device driver and mWiMAX virtual serial port driver are installed
first. After this, mWiMAX Connection Manager is installed.
* Driver installation process might cause some screen blinks.
- Click [Finish] to end installation.
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- Click [Yes] on Windows restart popup and restart the system. Then the installation of
new mWiMAX Connection Program is completed.
1.1.1. Installation Checkup
Select [Start] – [Control Panel] – [System] – [Hardware] – [Device Manager].
When mWiMAX Connection Program is normally installed, Device Manager is shown as
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the following picture.
1.2. Uninstall mWiMAX Connection Program
1.2.1. Uninstall on Start menu
Click [Start] menu, then select [Program] – [SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS] – [mWiMAX CM
Express] Æ [Uninstall mWiMAX CM Express].
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1.2.2. Uninstall on [Control Panel]
Select [Start] – [Control Panel].
On [Control Panel] menu, select [Add/Delete Program].
On [Add/Delete Program], select [mWiMAX Connection Manager] and hit [Delete]
button on the right, then a message is displayed asking if you want to delete the
program.
By selecting [Yes], the program is deleted.
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2. mWiMAX Connection Manager
2.1. mWiMAX Connection Manager Overview
mWiMAX Connection Manager is Windows OS-based application supporting mWiMAX
connection and features mWiMAX system connection and disconnection and other
mWiMAX-related functions.
mWiMAX system
Connection ConnectionConnection
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2.1.1 Product Mix
- Installation CD
- mWiMAX(Mobile WiMAX) PCI Express Card
- Easy Installation Guide
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2.1.2. mWiMAX Connection Manager User Interface
OS Microsoft Windows XP
CPU Intel Pentium 1.7 GHz or above recommended
Memory 512MB or above recommended
CD-ROM 4xSpeed or above recommended
2.2. To Use mWiMAX Connection Manager
2.2.1. Run mWiMAX Connection Manager
2.2.1.1 Run on [Start] Menu
Click [Start] menu, then select [Program] Æ [SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS] Æ [mWiMAX CM
Express] Æ [mWiMAX CM Express].
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2.2.1.2. Run on Desktop
Execute [mWiMAX CM Express] icon on Desktop.
2.2.2. Screen Configuration
2.2.2.1. Main Screen
Main screen appears when mWiMAX Connection Manager is run.
- In the upper left is an antenna showing receive sensitivity and to its right is a
message box informing connection status.
At the right side of the screen there are [Connect], [Close] and [Settings] button for
mWiMAX connection.
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2.2.2.2. Settings Screen
The following screen is displayed by clicking [Settings] button and it shows
- [Configuration].
- [Connection Info]
- [Network Info]
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- [About mWiMAX CM].
2.2.2.3. Tray Screen
When you click [Close] or [Minimize] button in the top-right corner on Main Screen,
Main screen disappears and the program runs as a Tray icon.
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2.2.3. Connect to mWiMAX
On the Main screen, press [Connect] button.
Connecting to mWiMAX’ message is displayed as in the following picture.
* For maximum performance, please upright antenna from Express Card.
- Connection Success
If the connection to mWiMAX succeeds, the following screen is displayed.
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- Connection Failure
If the connection to mWiMAX fails, the following screen is displayed.
2.2.4. Disconnect mWiMAX
When you press [Disconnect] button on Main screen, connection is cut off and the
status changes to ‘waiting for connection’.
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2.2.5. Show Settings
Select [Settings] on Main screen.
- Then [Configuration], [Connection Info], [Network Info], [About mWiMAX CM] tabs
are appeared same as in Settings Screen on page 15.
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2.2.6. Exit
Right-click on Tray screen to see a pop-up menu.
Select [Exit].
2.2.7. Use Tray
Switch Tray screen to Main screen
Right-click on Tray screen to see a pop-up menu. Select [mWiMAX View].
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2.2.8. Tray Icon Description
Signal strength is low
Signal strength is weak
Signal strength is good Standby
Signal strength is very good
Signal strength is best
Signal strength is low
Signal strength is weak
Signal strength is good Online
Signal strength is very good
Signal strength is best
No service area
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3. Health and safety information
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals
Certification Information (SAR)
Your wireless express card 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 express cards 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 express
cards 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 express card 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 express card while operating can be well below the
maximum value. This is because the express card 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 express card 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 express card are performed in
positions and locations (e.g. worn on the body) as required by the
FCC.
This express card was tested for SAR in a body-worn configuration.
The device was found to comply with the FCC requirements for RF exposure when
used in notebook computer with at least a 1.2 cm gap between the card slot and
the lap of the user. Maximum measured SAR levels for this device were:
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Body SAR: 0.468 W/kg
Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of FCC RF
exposure guidelines. SAR information on this and other model express cards can be
viewed on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. This site uses the express card FCC ID
number, A3LSWCE100. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack
to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular express card,
follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or
maximum SAR for a particular express card. Additional product specific SAR
information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/ sar.
Consumer Information on Wireless Express cards
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
express cards. The FDA publication includes the following information:
What kinds of express cards are the subject of this update?
The term wireless express card refers here to hand-held wireless express cards with
built-in antennas, often called “cell,” “mobile,” or “PCS” express cards. These types
of wireless express cards can expose the user to measurable radio frequency
energy (RF) because of the short distance between the express card 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 express card 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 express cards,” which have a base unit connected to the teleexpress card
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 express cards pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using wireless express cards. There is no proof, however, that
wireless express cards are absolutely safe. Wireless express cards 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
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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 express cards?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer
products such as wireless express cards before they can be sold, as it does with
new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if
wireless express cards 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 express cards to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace
or recall the express cards so that the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has
urged the wireless express card 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 express cards;
“Design wireless express cards 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 express cards with the best possible
information on possible effects of wireless express card 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 express cards with the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). All express cards that are sold in the United
States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on
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FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless express cards.
FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless express card networks rely
upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless
express cards themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base
stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from
wireless express cards. 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
express cards 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 express cards, 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 express cards 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
express cards RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions
about long-term exposures, since the average period of express card use in these
studies was around three years.
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless
express cards poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually
using wireless express cards 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
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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 express cards. Many factors
affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the express card is held, or
which model of express card is used.
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of
wireless express card 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 express card 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 express card
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 express card?
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 express card will
reduce RF exposure.
“If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless express card every day,
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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 express card away from your body or use a
wireless express card connected to a remote antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless express cards 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 express card use.
What about children using wireless express cards?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless express cards,
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 express cards. Reducing the time of wireless express
card 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 express cards 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 express card causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their
recommendation to limit wireless express card use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists.
Do hands-free kits for wireless express cards reduce risks from exposure
to RF emissions?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless
express cards, there is no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce risks.
Hands-free kits can be used with wireless express cards for convenience and
comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because
the express card, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against
the head. On the other hand, if the express card 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 express cards 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 express card accessories that claim to shield the head from RF
radiation work?
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Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless
express cards, 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 express card cases, while others involve
nothing more than a metallic accessory attached to the express card. 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 express
card. The express card 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
express card 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 express card interference with medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless express cards 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 teleexpress cards. 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 express card EMI. FDA has tested wireless express cards 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 express cards so that no interference
occurs when a person uses a compatible express card 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 express cards 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):
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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/
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/cellexpress cards
Road Safety
Your wireless express card gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice,
almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the
benefits of wireless express cards, one that every user must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless
express card behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and
remember the following tips:
Get to know your wireless express card and its features, such as speed dial and
redial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your
attention off the road.
When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, add an additional layer of
convenience and safety to your wireless express card with one of the many
hands free accessories available today.
Position your wireless express card within easy reach. Be able to access your
wireless express card 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.
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.
Do not take notes or look up express card numbers while driving. Jotting down a
“to do” list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your
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primary responsibility, driving safely.
Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving
or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If
you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road
and your mirrors, then continue.
Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting.
Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend
conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road.
Use your wireless express card 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 express card!
Use your wireless express card 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.
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 express card 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 express card off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference or danger. When connecting the express card 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).
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Using Your Express card 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 express card. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6
inches) be maintained between a wireless express card and a pacemaker to avoid
potential interference with the pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
should always keep the express card more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their
pacemaker when the express card is switched on.
should not carry the express card 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
express card off immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless express cards 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
express card 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.
Posted Facilities
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Switch your express card off in any facility where posted notices require you to do
so.
Potentially Explosive Environments
Switch your express card 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 express card 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 below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities,
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas where
the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and
any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Emergency Calls
This express card, like any wireless express card, 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 express card for essential communications (medical emergencies, for
example).
Remember, to make or receive any calls the express card must be switched on and
in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be
possible on all wireless express card networks or when certain network services
and/or express card features are in use. Check with local service providers.
If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to
deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call. Consult this
document and your local cellular service provider.
When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information
as accurately as possible. Remember that your express card may be the only
means of communication at the scene of an accident; do not cut off the call until
given permission to do so.
Restricting Children's access to your Express card
Your express card is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it
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because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the express card or make
calls that increase your express card 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,if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The express card may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to
receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the express card 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 express card, 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
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accessories may be dangerous and void the express card warranty if said
accessories cause damage or a defect to the express card.
Although your express card 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 express card or install the express card
in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate
any warranty applicable to the device.
Check regularly that all wireless express card 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 express card, 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 your express card off before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless
express card in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft's operation.
Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of
teleexpress card 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 express card 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 express card is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a
Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your express card 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.
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When a signal is found, your express card returns to standby mode.
Maintaining Your Express card's Peak Performance
For the best care of your express card, only authorized personnel should service
your express card and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty.
There are several simple guidelines to operating your express card properly and
maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
Hold the express card with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your
shoulder.
Try not to hold, bend or twist the express card's antenna.
Don't use the express card if the antenna is damaged.
Speak directly into the express card's receiver.
Avoid exposing your express card and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your
express card 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 express card 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 express card 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
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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 express card with a hot or cold
battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion
batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short- circuiting can occur when a
metallic object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct connection between the + and -
terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery), for example when you
carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the terminals may
damage the battery or the object causing the short-circuiting.
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. 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 express card 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 the express card and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small
children.
Keep the express card dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain minerals that
will corrode electronic circuits.
Do not use the express card with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock
to you or damage to the express card.
Do not use or store the express card in dusty, dirty areas, as its moving parts may
be damaged.
Do not store the express card in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life
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of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics.
Do not store the express card in cold areas. When the express card warms up to its
normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the express card, which
may damage the express card's electronic circuit boards.
Do not drop, knock or shake the express card. Rough handling can break internal
circuit boards.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the
express card. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-
water solution.
Do not paint the express card. Paint can clog the device's moving parts and prevent
proper operation.
Do not put the express card in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a
stove or a radiator. The express card may explode when overheated.
When the express card or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage
inside the express card changes color. In this case, express card repairs are no
longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if the warranty for your
express card has not expired.
If your express card 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 express card and violate regulations
governing radio devices.
If the express card, battery, charger or any accessory is not working properly, take
it to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you,
and if necessary, arrange for service.
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