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Page 1: ...GT S5600B user manual S5600 book Page ii Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

Page 2: ... using basic functions Instructional icons Before you start familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your phone or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information X Refer to pages with related information for example X p 12 represents see page 12 S56...

Page 3: ...th QD ID B015273 Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example In Menu mode touch Messages Create message represents Messages followed by Create message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the Power Menu exit key S5600 book Page...

Page 4: ...e phone 12 Unpack 12 Phone layout 13 Keys 14 Display 15 Icons 15 assembling and preparing your mobile phone 17 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery 17 Charge the battery 19 Insert a memory card optional 20 using basic functions 22 Turn your phone on and off 22 Use the touch screen 23 S5600 book Page iv Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

Page 5: ...using tools and applications 44 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature 44 Activate and send an SOS message 46 Activate the mobile tracker 46 Make fake calls 47 Record and play voice memos 48 Edit images 48 Print images 51 Upload photos and videos to the web 52 Use Java powered games and applications 53 Synchronise data 53 Use RSS reader 54 View world clocks 55 Set and use alarms 55 Use the calculator ...

Page 6: ...l children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed Protect your hearing Safety warnings Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing Use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music S5600 book Page 2 Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

Page 7: ...cal regulations when disposing used batteries or phones Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batteries may explode when overheated Never crush or puncture the battery Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating Avoid interference with pacemakers Maintain a minimum of...

Page 8: ...n injuries While using your phone hold the phone with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly use special features that reduce the number of keys you have to press such as templates and predictive text and take frequent breaks Drive safely at all times Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while driving Use hands free accessories to incr...

Page 9: ... personnel Protect batteries and chargers from damage Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects as this can create a connection between the and terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery ...

Page 10: ...may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency RF signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment such as pacemakers hearing ai...

Page 11: ...rged before use Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Use batteries only for their intended purpose Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or phone Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrical noise from other devic...

Page 12: ...eas or circumstances Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel phone has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest base station By automatically emitting lower leve S5600 book Page 8 Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

Page 13: ...ironment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycl...

Page 14: ... recycle them through your local free battery return system Disclaimer Some contents and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright patent trademark and or other intellectual property laws Such content and services are provided solely for your personal noncommercial use You may not use any content or services in a manner that has not been authori...

Page 15: ... THIRD PARTY EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control Without limi...

Page 16: ...for the following items Mobile phone Battery Travel adapter charger User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer S5600 book Page 12 Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

Page 17: ...era lens for video calls Touch screen Volume key Dial key Back key Mouthpiece for video calls and speakerphone Mouthpiece for voice calls Earpiece You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations To lock press the Hold key Battery cover Internal antenna Multifunction jack Camera key Rear camera lens Flashbulb Hold key Speaker S5600 book Page 13 Friday April 17 2009 2...

Page 18: ...out exiting the current application press and hold Power Menu exit Turn the phone on and off press and hold End a call In Menu mode cancel input and return to Idle mode Volume Adjust the phone s volume In Idle mode press and hold the Volume key down to make a fake call Hold Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys Camera In Idle mode turn on the camera In Camera mode take a photo or record a video...

Page 19: ...s various icons Text and graphic area Displays messages instructions and information you enter Icon Definition Signal strength SOS message feature activated GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected Voice call in progress Video call in progress Browsing the web S5600 book Page 15 Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

Page 20: ...ted Synchronised with PC New text message SMS New multimedia message MMS New email message New voice mail message New push message New configuration message Icon Definition Alarm activated Memory card inserted Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time Icon Definition S5600 book Page 16 Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

Page 21: ...d and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module or SIM card with subscription details such as your personal identification number PIN and optional services To use UMTS or HSDPA services you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module USIM card S5600 book Page 17 Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

Page 22: ...over 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card If the phone is on press and hold to turn it off Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold coloured contacts facing down Without inserting a SIM or USIM card you can use your phone s non network services and some menus S5600 book Page 18 Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

Page 23: ...ime you must charge the battery 1 Open the cover to the multifunction jack 2 Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty With the triangle facing up S5600 book Page 19 Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

Page 24: ...ultimedia files you must insert a memory card Your phone accepts microSDHC memory cards up to 16 GB depending on memory card manufacturer and type 1 Remove the battery cover and the battery 2 Unlock the memory card cover About the low battery indicator When your battery is low the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message The battery icon will also be empty and blinking If the batte...

Page 25: ...er and insert a memory card with the label side facing up 4 Close and lock the memory card cover 5 Insert the battery 6 Replace the battery cover To remove the memory card open the memory card cover and remove the memory card S5600 book Page 21 Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

Page 26: ... step 1above Switch to the offline profile By switching to the offline profile you can use your phone s non network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited such as aeroplane and hospitals To switch to the offline profile in Menu mode select Settings Phone profiles Offline Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are proh...

Page 27: ...open a menu or launch an application Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists For the optimal use of the touch screen remove the screen protection film before using your phone Do not allow the touch screen to come in contact with conductive elements such as water The touch screen may react to these types of elements S5600 book Page 23 Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

Page 28: ...o access Menu mode 2 Touch a menu icon a menu or option 3 Press the Back key to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode Switch applications Learn to switch to other applications from a menu without closing the menu screen you are using To switch applications 1 While using a menu press and hold the Back key S5600 book Page 24 Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

Page 29: ...m left of the screen to open the toolbar You can rearrange widgets on the toolbar or move them to the idle screen Move the widgets to the idle screen 1 Open the toolbar 2 Drag a widget from the toolbar to the idle screen You can position the widget anywhere on the screen Some of your widgets connect to web services Selecting a web based widget may incur additional charges Available widgets may var...

Page 30: ...e view 4 Select a help topic to learn about an application or feature 5 Drag your finger to the right or left to get more information To return to the previous level touch Customise your phone Get more from your phone by customising it to match your preferences Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode press the Volume key up or down and adjust the key tone volume Switch to or from the silen...

Page 31: ...tings Display and light Wallpaper 2 Scroll left or right to an image 3 Touch Set Lock your phone 1 In Menu mode touch Settings Security 2 Touch On under Phone lock 3 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and touch Confirm 4 Enter the new password again and touch Confirm The first time you access a menu that requires a password you will be prompted to create and confirm a password Samsung is not respon...

Page 32: ...ng a call press the Volume key up or down Use the speakerphone feature 1 During a call touch Speaker Yes to activate the speaker 2 To switch back to the earpiece press Speaker During a call your phone automatically locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs To unlock press the Hold key You can reject incoming calls by using the auto rejection in Menu mode select Settings Application setti...

Page 33: ...ge 2 Touch Tap to add recipient Enter manually 3 Enter a destination number and touch Done 4 Touch Tap to add text 5 Enter your message text and touch Done X Enter text For sending as a text message skip to step 7 For attaching multimedia continue with step 6 6 Touch Add media an item type an item 7 Touch Send to send the message Send an email 1 In Menu mode touch Messages Create message Email 2 T...

Page 34: ...text or multimedia messages 1 In Menu mode touch Messages Inbox 2 Select a text or multimedia message Mode Function ABC Touch the appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on the display T9 1 Touch the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word 2 When the word displays correctly touch to insert a space If the correct word does not display select an alternate word...

Page 35: ... In Idle mode touch Keypad and enter a phone number 2 Touch Add to phonebook New 3 Touch Phone or SIM 4 Enter contact information 5 Touch Save to add the contact to memory Find a contact 1 In Menu mode touch Phonebook 2 Touch Tap to search 3 Enter the name you want to find and touch Done 4 Select the contact s name from the search list Once you have found a contact you can call the contact by touc...

Page 36: ...h My files Images My photos a photo file To categorise and view photos in a wide view 1 In Menu mode touch Photo browser 2 Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape view 3 Scroll left or right to view photos Capture videos 1 In Idle mode press the Camera key to turn on the camera 2 Touch to switch to Recording mode 3 Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape view 4 Aim the lens at the subjec...

Page 37: ... automatically 4 Touch or to select a radio station 5 If you want to get information about the song you hear touch More Find music X p 43 6 To turn off the FM radio touch Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card Download from the wireless web X p 34 Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio X p 40 Receive via Bluetooth X p 45 Copy to your memory c...

Page 38: ...ome to launch your service provider s homepage 2 Navigate web pages using the following icons Icon Function Pause playback Play playback Skip backward Scan backward in a file touch and hold Skip forward Scan forward in a file touch and hold You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media The browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider Av...

Page 39: ...rowser Bookmarks 2 Touch Add 3 Enter a page title and a web address URL 4 Touch Save Refresh the current web page Return to the homepage Open a list of saved bookmarks Change the view mode Access a list of browser options Icon Function S5600 book Page 35 Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

Page 40: ...ties View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display To dial the number of a missed call 1 Touch the missed call you want to dial from the event alert widget 2 Press to dial Call a recently dialled number 1 In Idle mode press to display a list of recent numbers 2 Scroll to the number you want and press to dial S5600 book Page 36 Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

Page 41: ...all on hold touch On hold and press 5 To end the current call press Answer a second call If your network supports this function you can answer a second incoming call 1 Press to answer the second call The first call is automatically placed on hold 2 Touch Swap to switch between the calls Make a multiparty call conference call 1 Call the first party you want to add to the multiparty call 2 While con...

Page 42: ...ts X p 31 1 In Menu mode touch Phonebook 2 Scroll to the number you want to dial and touch or press to dial Use advanced phonebook functions Learn to create namecards set speed dial numbers and create groups of contacts Create a namecard 1 In Menu mode touch Phonebook 2 Touch More My namecard 3 Enter your personal details and touch Save Add contacts to Favourites 1 In Menu mode touch Phonebook 2 T...

Page 43: ... Save Make calls or send messages from photos 1 In Menu mode touch Photo contacts to access photo contact screen 2 Scroll up or down to a photo The face tag appears with the name 3 Touch the face tag Voice call Video call or Send message Use advanced messaging functions Learn to create templates and use templates to create new messages Create a text template 1 In Menu mode touch Messages Templates...

Page 44: ...e a message type 2 In the text field touch More Insert Text template a template Create a message from a multimedia template 1 In Menu mode touch Messages Templates Multimedia templates 2 Scroll to the template you want and touch Your template opens as a new multimedia message Use advanced music functions Learn to prepare music files create playlists and store radio stations Copy music files via Sa...

Page 45: ...pen a folder to view files 5 Copy files from the PC to the memory card Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player 1 In Menu mode touch Settings Phone settings PC connections Media player 2 Using an optional PC data cable connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed When connected a pop up window will appear on the PC 3 Open Windows Media Player to ...

Page 46: ...t to include and touch Add Customise your music player settings Learn to adjust the settings for your music player 1 In Menu mode touch Music Music player 2 Touch Settings 3 Adjust the settings to customise your music player 4 Touch Save Store radio stations automatically 1 Plug the supplied headset into the phone s multifunction jack 2 In Menu mode touch Applications FM radio 3 Touch to start the...

Page 47: ...e on the move 1 In Menu mode touch Music Find music Find music Your phone connects to the server 2 When the phone is successfully registered touch to record a part of music you want to find Some service providers may not support this service and the database may not have information for all songs S5600 book Page 43 Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

Page 48: ...g data and using hands free features Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Menu mode touch Applications Bluetooth 2 Touch the circle in the centre to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 3 To allow other devices to locate your phone select Settings On under My phone s visibility a visibility option Save Save If you selected Custom set duration that your phone is visible S5600 book Page 44 ...

Page 49: ...lect the file or item from one of your phone s applications that you want to send 2 Touch Send via Bluetooth Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and touch OK if necessary 2 Touch Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device if necessary Use Remote SIM mode In Remote SIM mode you can make or answer calls only wi...

Page 50: ...er of times to repeat the SOS message 9 Touch Save Yes To send an SOS message the keys must be locked Press the Volume key four times Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your phone the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your phone The Bluetooth hands free car kit must be authorise...

Page 51: ...ne 10 Touch Save Accept Make fake calls You can simulate fake incoming calls when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations You can also make it appear as if you are talking on the phone by playing back a recorded voice Record a voice 1 In Menu mode touch Settings Application settings Call Fake call 2 Touch On under Fake call voice 3 Touch Voice recorder 4 Touch to start recording ...

Page 52: ...ouch Your memo is saved automatically Play a voice memo 1 From the voice recorder screen touch Voice clips 2 Select a file 3 Control the playback using the following icons Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects Apply effects to images 1 In Menu mode touch My files Images My photos a photo file 2 Touch 3 Touch Edit Effects an effect option Icon Function Pause playback Play playback ...

Page 53: ... photo file 2 Touch 3 Touch Edit Adjust an adjustment option brightness contrast or colour To adjust the image automatically select Auto level 4 Adjust the image as desired and touch Done 5 When you are finished with adjustment touch Files Save as 6 Select a memory location if necessary 7 Enter a new file name for the image and touch Done Transform an image 1 In Menu mode touch My files Images My ...

Page 54: ...When you are finished cropping touch Files Save as 6 Select a memory location if necessary 7 Enter a new file name for the image and touch Done Insert a visual feature 1 In Menu mode touch My files Images My photos a photo file 2 Touch 3 Touch Edit Insert a visual feature frame image clip art emoticon or text 4 Select a visual feature or enter text 5 Touch Done 6 When you are finished adding visua...

Page 55: ... optional PC data cable or the Bluetooth wireless feature To print an image using an optional PC data cable 1 Connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a compatible printer 2 In Menu mode touch My files Images My photos 3 Touch More Print via USB 4 Set print options and print the image To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Menu mode touch My files Images My photos 2 Tou...

Page 56: ... are added to the list automatically Upload a file To upload photos and videos you must have accounts of photo sharing websites and blogs 1 In Menu mode touch Applications Communities Upload to web 2 Select a destination you want to post to 3 Touch Tap to add and select a media file 4 Enter the title and information 5 Touch Upload 6 Enter the user ID and password of the destination if necessary De...

Page 57: ...d more 2 Select a game from the list and follow the on screen instructions Launch applications 1 In Menu mode touch Applications Games and more an application 2 Touch More to access a list of various options and settings for your application Synchronise data Learn to synchronise contacts calendar task and memo with the web server you have specified Create a synchronisation profile 1 In Menu mode t...

Page 58: ...est news and information from your favourite websites Create feeds 1 In Menu mode touch Applications RSS reader 2 Touch Add 3 Touch the URL input field 4 Enter the address of an RSS feed and touch Done 5 Touch OK Read RSS feeds 1 In Menu mode touch Applications RSS reader 2 Touch Update to get the latest contents 3 Select a feed category an updated feed Customise RSS reader settings 1 In Menu mode...

Page 59: ...wo different time zones on your display After you have created world clocks 1 In Menu mode touch Organiser World clock 2 Touch Set as 2nd clock 3 Select the world clock you want to add 4 Touch Set Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events Set a new alarm 1 In Menu mode touch Alarms 2 Touch Create alarm 3 Set alarm details 4 Touch Save The auto power up feature sets th...

Page 60: ... alarm 1 In Menu mode touch Alarms 2 Touch Off next to the alarm you want to deactivate Use the calculator 1 In Menu mode touch Organiser Calculator 2 Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations Convert currencies or measurements 1 In Menu mode touch Organiser Convertor a conversion type 2 Enter the currencies or measurements and units in the app...

Page 61: ...In Menu mode touch Applications Stopwatch 2 Touch Start to begin the stopwatch 3 Touch Lap to record lap times 4 When you are finished touch Stop 5 Touch Reset to clear recorded times Create a new task 1 In Menu mode touch Organiser Task 2 Touch Create task 3 Enter the details of the task 4 Touch Save Create a text memo 1 In Menu mode touch Organiser Memo 2 Touch Create memo 3 Enter your memo text...

Page 62: ... events Change the calendar view 1 In Menu mode touch Organiser Calendar 2 Touch More View by day or View by week Create an event 1 In Menu mode touch Organiser Calendar 2 Touch Create schedule 3 Enter the details of the event as required 4 Touch Save S5600 book Page 58 Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

Page 63: ...lock When the phone lock feature is enabled you must enter the password you set for the phone PIN code When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card You can disable this feature by using the PIN lock menu PUK code Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several t...

Page 64: ...the Dial key Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number Another caller cannot reach you Ensure that your phone is turned on Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number Another caller cannot hear you speaking Ensure that you are not covering the bu...

Page 65: ...number is stored in the contact list Re enter and save the number if necessary The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off The battery terminals may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery will no longer charge completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery...

Page 66: ...calendar calls advanced functions 36 answering additional calls 37 answering 28 basic functions 28 dialling additional calls 37 dialling missed calls 36 from the phonebook 38 international numbers 38 making fake calls 47 making 28 multiparty 37 placing on hold 37 recently dialled 36 retrieving held calls 37 viewing missed 36 communities see tool mobile blog conference calls see calls multiparty co...

Page 67: ...r Java accessing applications 53 launching games 53 key tones 26 lock see phone lock memo see text or voice memos memory card 20 messages sending email 29 sending multimedia 29 sending text 29 viewing email 31 viewing multimedia 30 viewing text 30 mobile tracker 46 multimedia see messages music player creating playlists 42 customising 42 listening to music 33 namecards 38 offline profile 22 phone ...

Page 68: ...54 task see tools task templates inserting 40 multimedia 40 text 39 text creating memos 57 entering 30 messages 29 timer see tools countdown timer tools alarm 55 calculator 56 calendar 58 convertor 56 countdown timer 57 image editor 48 mobile blog 52 RSS reader 54 stopwatch 57 task 57 videos capturing 32 viewing 33 voice memos playing 48 recording 48 volume call volume 28 key tone volume 26 S5600 ...

Page 69: ... index wallpaper 27 web browser adding bookmarks 35 launching homepage 34 widgets 25 Windows Media Player 41 world clock creating 55 setting dual display 55 S5600 book Page g Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

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Page 71: ...blish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on the safety standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and through evaluation of scientific studies The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for wireless phones ...

Page 72: ...equirement for safe exposure The tests are performed in positions and locations e g at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC for each model While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions they all meet the government requirement The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated a...

Page 73: ...IA http www wow com com U S Food and Drug Administration FDA http www fda gov cdrh consumer World Health Organization WHO http www who int peh emf en Precautions when using batteries Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Use the battery only for its intended purpose If you use the phone near the network s base station it uses less power talk and standby time are greatly affec...

Page 74: ... 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 used batteries in accordance with local regulations Always recycle Do not dispose batteries in a fire Road safety Your ...

Page 75: ...y and assess the traffic if possible place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary If you need to make a call while moving dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make the people with whom you are talking aware that you ...

Page 76: ...ded that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder 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 P...

Page 77: ...is information Switch off your phone in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative reg...

Page 78: ...ins 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 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 wire...

Page 79: ...re or carry flammable 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 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 ...

Page 80: ...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 ...

Page 81: ...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 ...

Page 82: ...o transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on safety standards that were developed by independe...

Page 83: ...d Max 0 436W Kg Body Max 0 686 W Kg GSM1900 Head Max 0 978 W Kg Body Max 0 615 W Kg WCDMA850 Head Max 0 655 W Kg Body Max 0 397 W Kg Body worn operations are restricted to Samsung supplied approved or none Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1 5cm separation between the device including its antenna whether extended or retracted and the user s body None compl...

Page 84: ...irst responsibility A wireless phone can be an invaluable tool but good judgment must be exercised at all times while driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or not The basic lessons are ones we all learned as teenagers Driving requires alertness caution and courtesy It requires a heavy dose of basic common sense keep your head up keep your eyes on the road check your mirrors frequently and w...

Page 85: ...reless phone within easy reach Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach and where you can grab it without removing your eyes from the road If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time if possible let your voice mail answer it for you 4 Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving if necessa...

Page 86: ... you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous situations with your phone at your side help is only three numbers away Dial 9 1 1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire traffic accident road hazard or medical emergency Remember it is a free call on your wireless phone 9 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies Your wireless phone provides you a perfect oppo...

Page 87: ...m com consumer issues driving articles cfm ID 85 Appendix C Consumer Update on Wireless Phones U S Food and Drug Administration 1 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 ...

Page 88: ...dditional research In some cases other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results 3 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 Howev...

Page 89: ...nsibilities 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 po...

Page 90: ...sment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world 5 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 ste...

Page 91: ...ses brain tumors or other ill effects Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists 7 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 han...

Page 92: ...a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim 9 What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment Radio frequency energy RF from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices For this reason FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference EMI of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones This test method is no...

Page 93: ...ausing chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones so we don t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health Three large epidemiology studies have been published since Decembe...

Page 94: ...easurement such as the angle at which the phone is held or which model of phone is used 12 Which other federal agencies have responsibilities related to potential RF health effects 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...

Page 95: ...ay differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 XXXXXA English 04 2009 Rev 1 0 S5600 book Page i Friday April 17 2009 2 23 PM ...

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