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Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA

English (LTN). 08/2008. Rev. 1.0

Summary of Contents for SGH-G400L

Page 1: ...ents in this manual may 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 LTN 08 2008 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...SGH G400L user manual Draft version ...

Page 3: ...ng your mobile phone and 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 re...

Page 4: ... of Sun Microsystems Inc Windows Media Player is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example Press Menu Messages Create message represents Menu followed by Messages followed by Create message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the Power Menu exit key Angled brackets softkeys that control differ...

Page 5: ...ion 7 introducing your mobile phone 10 Unpack 10 Phone layout 11 Keys 12 Display 13 Icons 14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone 16 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery 16 Charge the battery 18 Insert a memory card optional 19 using basic functions 21 Turn your phone on and off 21 Access menus 22 ...

Page 6: ...unctions 40 Use advanced music functions 41 using tools and applications 44 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature 44 Print images 46 Activate the mobile tracker 47 Record and play voice memos 47 Use Java powered games and applications 48 Use the RSS reader 49 Use the Samsung Mobile Business service 50 Create and view world clocks 50 Set and use alarms 51 Use the calculator 52 Convert currencies or me...

Page 7: ...our phone away from small 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 ...

Page 8: ... in a fire Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries 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 Maintai...

Page 9: ... motion injuries When sending text messages or playing games on 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 d...

Page 10: ...hen directed by airline 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 temporar...

Page 11: ... Your phone and memory cards 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 ...

Page 12: ...charge and must be recharged 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 electrica...

Page 13: ...ircumstances Before traveling in remote or undeveloped areas plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel During testing the maximum SAR values recorded for this model were Network Frequency Specific Absorption Rate W kg Held to ear Worn on body cm separation between the phone GSM850 X XXX X XXX GSM1900 X XXX X XXX ...

Page 14: ...safety and usage information 9 ...

Page 15: ... Check your product box 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 ...

Page 16: ...thpiece Volume key Dial key Left softkey 4 way navigation key Right softkey Video call key Camera lens for video calls Earpiece Main display Flashbulb Special function keys Delete key Application switch key Camera lens Web access Confirm key Memory card slot Internal antenna External display Touch screen Multifunction jack Hold key Camera key Depending on your service provider or region the key ma...

Page 17: ... Video call From the dialling screen make a video call Application switch Open the application switch window to access other applications without exiting the current application Dial Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve recently dialled missed or received numbers Delete Delete characters or items in an application Power Menu exit Turn the phone on and off press and hold End a call In Menu m...

Page 18: ...ss and hold to enter a pause between numbers Volume Adjust the phone s volume Hold Lock or unlock the touch screen Camera In Idle mode turn on the camera press and hold In Camera mode take a photo or record a video Key Function Icon line Displays various icons Text and graphic area Displays messages instructions and information you enter Softkey line Displays the current actions assigned to each s...

Page 19: ...ed HSDPA network activated Voice call in progress Video call in progress Bluetooth hands free car kit or headset connected Music playback in progress Music playback paused Music playback stopped FM radio on FM radio suspended Bluetooth activated Connected with PC Alarm activated Memory card inserted Browsing the web Connecting to secured web page Call diverting activated Icon Definition ...

Page 20: ...ng outside of normal service area Normal profile activated New text message SMS New multimedia message MMS New email message New voice mail message New push message New configuration message Battery power level Current time Icon Definition ...

Page 21: ...ard 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 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...

Page 22: ...eparing your mobile phone 17 1 Remove the battery cover 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 ...

Page 23: ...efore using the phone for the first time you must charge the battery 1 Open the cover to the multifunction jack and plug the small end of the travel adapter 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 ...

Page 24: ...l multimedia files you must insert a memory card Your phone accepts microSD memory cards up to 8 GB depending on memory card manufacturer and type 1 Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the phone 2 Insert a memory card with the label side facing up 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...

Page 25: ...ing your mobile phone 3 Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place To remove the memory card push it gently until it disengages from the phone and then pull the memory card out of the memory card slot ...

Page 26: ...firm if necessary To turn your phone off repeat steps 1 and 2 above 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 press Menu Settings Profiles Offline Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when ...

Page 27: ...a menu press The following applications are available Call open the dialling screen Messages access the Messages menu Browser launch the web browser Music player launch the music player 2 Scroll to the application and press Select 3 When you are finished scroll to End all and press Yes Use the external display Learn to use the touch screen on the external display with the phone closed Action Funct...

Page 28: ...one Change your ringtone 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Profiles 2 Scroll to the profile you are using 3 Press Options Edit Voice call Ring Tune or Video call Ring Tune 4 Scroll left or right to a memory location if necessary 5 Select a ringtone category a ringtone 6 Press Options Save To switch to another profile select it from the list Drag your finger left or right Change the time and date ...

Page 29: ...n Idle mode press Menu Settings Display and light settings My theme Main display Create theme Easy or Create theme Expert 2 Customise the theme as desired by following the screen 3 When you are finished enter a name for the theme and press Save 4 Press Yes to apply the theme After you have created a theme 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Display and light settings My theme Main display Select th...

Page 30: ...Press Set To change a theme colour 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Display and light settings My theme Cover display 2 Scroll left or right to a colour 3 Press Save Set menu shortcuts 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Phone settings Shortcuts 2 Select a key to use as a shortcut 3 Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key Lock your phone 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Security Phone lock ...

Page 31: ...ideo call press Show me 2 To end the call press Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call press Use the speakerphone feature 1 During a call press OK to activate the speaker 2 To switch back to the earpiece press OK again Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack you can make and answer calls To redial the last call press the headset button and then pr...

Page 32: ...ions Add multimedia and add an item 5 Press Options Advanced Add subject 6 Enter a subject 7 Press Options Send to send the message Send an email 1 In Idle mode press Menu Messages Create message Email 2 Enter an email address and scroll down 3 Enter a subject and scroll down 4 Enter your email text 5 Press Options Attach multimedia or Attach organiser and attach a file if necessary 6 Press Option...

Page 33: ...a header 4 If you selected a header press Options Retrieve to view the body of the email Mode Function ABC Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on the display T9 1 Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word 2 When the word displays correctly press to insert a space If the correct word does not display press 0 to select an alternate word N...

Page 34: ...e or SIM New 3 Select a number type if necessary 4 Enter contact information 5 Press OK or press Options Save to add the contact to memory Find a contact 1 In Idle mode press Menu Contacts 2 Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find 3 Select the contact s name from the search list Once you have found a contact you can call the contact by pressing edit the contact information by pres...

Page 35: ...ake any adjustments Touch to adjust the exposure Touch to zoom 4 Press to take a photo The photo is saved automatically 5 Touch to take another photo step 3 Capture self portrait 1 In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera 2 Aim the lens at yourself and make any adjustments 3 Press OK or to take a photo The photo is saved automatically 4 Press or to take another photo step 2 View photos Fr...

Page 36: ...ss to start recording 6 Touch or press to stop recording The video is saved automatically 7 Touch to record another video step 4 View videos From the external display touch a video file In Idle mode press Menu My files Videos a video file Listen to music Learn how to listen to music via the music player or FM radio Listen to the FM radio Start the FM radio on the main display 1 Plug the supplied h...

Page 37: ... jack 2 From the external display touch 3 Touch to start automatic tuning The radio scans and saves available stations automatically 4 Control the FM radio using the following actions The first time you access the FM radio you will be prompted to start automatic tuning The first time you access the FM radio you will be prompted to start automatic tuning Touch to pause or resume the radio Touch to ...

Page 38: ...se with Windows Media Player 11 X p 42 Play music on the main display 1 In Idle mode press Menu Multimedia Music player 2 Select a music category a music file 3 Control playback using the following keys Key Function OK Pause or resume playback Volume Adjust the volume up or down Navigation Left Restart playback Skip backward press within 3 seconds Scan backward in a file press and hold Right Skip ...

Page 39: ...s and bookmark your favourite web pages Browse web pages 1 In Idle mode press Menu Browser Home to launch your service provider s homepage 2 Navigate web pages using the following keys Touch to skip backward Touch to pause or resume playback Touch to skip forward Key Function Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page OK Select an item Back Return to the previous page Options Access a list of brow...

Page 40: ...35 using basic functions Bookmark your favourite web pages 1 In Idle mode press Menu Browser Bookmarks 2 Press Options Add bookmark 3 Enter a page title and a web address URL 4 Press Save ...

Page 41: ... s additional calling capabilities 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 Press View 2 Scroll to the missed call you want to dial 3 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 ...

Page 42: ...d the call on hold press Options End Held call 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 Accept or to answer the second call The first call is automatically placed on hold 2 Press Swap to switch between the calls Make a multiparty call conference call 1 Call the first party you want to add to the multip...

Page 43: ...k You can call numbers directly from Contacts using stored contacts X p 29 1 In Idle mode press Menu Contacts 2 Scroll to the number you want to dial and 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 Idle mode press Menu Contacts 2 Press Options My namecard 3 Enter your personal details 4 Press O...

Page 44: ...hotos to each group or send messages and emails to an entire group Start by creating a group 1 In Idle mode press Menu Contacts 2 Scroll left or right to Groups 3 Press Options Create group a memory location if necessary 4 Enter a group name and press Save 5 Press Options Group settings 6 To set the caller ID image press OK an image category an image 7 To set a group ringtone scroll down and press...

Page 45: ...de press Menu Messages Templates Multimedia message templates 2 Press Create to open a new template window 3 Create a multimedia message with a subject and desired attachments to use as your template X p 27 4 Press OK to save the template Insert text templates in new messages 1 To start a new message press Menu Messages Create message a message type 2 Scroll down to the text field and press Option...

Page 46: ...al PC data cable connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC 4 Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information Copy music file to a memory card 1 Insert a memory card 2 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Phone settings PC connections Mass storage 3 Press to return to Idle mode 4 Using an optional PC data cable connect th...

Page 47: ...w will appear on the PC 4 Select Sync digital media files to this device in the pop up window on the PC 5 Edit or enter your phone s name in the pop up window if necessary and then click Finish 6 Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list 7 Click Start Sync Create a playlist 1 In Idle mode press Menu Multimedia Music player Playlists 2 Press Options Create playlist 3 Enter a title f...

Page 48: ...ch 3 Touch 4 Touch to confirm if necessary The radio scans and saves available stations in the Favourites automatically To store radio stations manually 1 Plug the supplied headset into the phone s multifunction jack 2 From the external display touch 3 Scroll left or right to a radio station 4 Touch to save the station in the Favourites To tune the FM radio to any radio station in the Favourites t...

Page 49: ...s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands free features Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Bluetooth 2 Press Options Settings 3 Scroll down to Activation 4 Scroll left or right to On 5 To allow other devices to locate your phone scroll down and scroll left or right to On 6 Press Save ...

Page 50: ...ata using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Select the file or item from one of your phone s applications that you want to send 2 Press Options Send namecard via Send via or Send URL via Bluetooth when sending contact data specify which data to send Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and press OK if necessary 2 Press Yes to confirm t...

Page 51: ...ireless 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 Idle mode press Menu My files Images an image 3 Press Options Print via USB 4 Set print options and press OK To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Idle mode press Menu My files Images an image 2 Press Options Print via Bluetooth 3 Selec...

Page 52: ...Scroll left or right to On 4 Scroll down and press OK to open the recipient list 5 Press Options Contacts to open your contact list 6 Scroll to a contact and press OK 7 Select a number 8 Press Options OK to save the recipients 9 Scroll down and enter the sender s name 10 Press Options Save Accept Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone s voice recorder Record a voice memo 1 In Idle...

Page 53: ...My files Games or Games 2 Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions Launch applications 1 In Idle mode press Menu My files Games or Games an application 2 Press Options to access a list of various options and settings for your application Key Function OK Pause or resume playback Volume Adjust the volume up or down Navigation Left Scan backward in a file Right Scan forward in...

Page 54: ...peat steps 2 3 above Read RSS feeds 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications RSS reader 2 Press Options Update Selected or All to get the latest contents 3 Select a feed an updated post Download multimedia 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications RSS reader 2 Scroll a feed and press Options Open 3 Scroll a post containing multimedia 4 Press Options Media Download Customise RSS reader settings 1 In Idl...

Page 55: ... 3 When the SMB service is connected send and receive emails manage business contacts or schedule business meetings Create and view world clocks Learn to view the time in another country or city and set world clocks to appear on your display Create a world clock 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications World time 2 Press Options Add 3 Scroll left or right to a time zone 4 To set daylight saving time...

Page 56: ...nd press Options Display settings 3 Scroll left or right to Dual 4 Scroll down and then scroll left or right to a dual clock style 5 Press Save Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events Set a new alarm 1 In Idle mode press Menu Alarms 2 Scroll to an empty alarm location and press OK 3 Set alarm details 4 Press Options Save The auto power up feature sets the phone to a...

Page 57: ...rms 2 Scroll to the alarm you want to deactivate and press OK 3 Scroll down if necessary 4 Scroll left or right to Off 5 Press OK Use the calculator 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Calculator 2 Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations Convert currencies or measurements 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Convertor a conversion type 2...

Page 58: ...he alert Use the stopwatch 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Stopwatch 2 Press OK to begin and record lap times 3 When you are finished press Stop 4 Press Reset to clear recorded times Create a new task 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Tasks 2 Press Options Create 3 Enter the details of the task 4 Press Options Save Create a text memo 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Note 2 Press ...

Page 59: ...endar view and create events Change the calendar view 1 In Idle mode press Menu Calendar 2 Press Options View by Day or Week Create an event 1 In Idle mode press Menu Calendar 2 Press Options Create an event type 3 Enter the details of the event as required 4 Press Options Save ...

Page 60: ...lled correctly Phone lock When the phone lock feature is enabled you must enter the password you set for the phone PIN lock 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 lock Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN ...

Page 61: ...d 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 built in microphone Ensure that the microph...

Page 62: ... 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 Your phone is hot to the touch When yo...

Page 63: ...d troubleshooting ...

Page 64: ...alculator calendar see tools calendar calls advanced functions 36 answering additional calls 37 answering 26 basic functions 26 dialling additional calls 37 dialling missed calls 36 from Phonebook 38 international numbers 38 making 26 multiparty 37 placing on hold 37 recently dialled 36 retrieving held calls 37 viewing missed 36 clock see world clock conference calls see calls multiparty contacts ...

Page 65: ...ce memos memory card 19 messages sending email 27 sending multimedia 27 sending text 27 viewing email 28 viewing multimedia 28 viewing text 28 mobile tracker 47 multimedia see messages music player creating playlists 42 listening to music 33 synchronising 42 namecards 38 offline profile 21 phone lock 25 photos basic capturing 30 viewing 30 radio see FM radio ringtone 23 RSS reader see tools RSS re...

Page 66: ...timer see tools countdown timer tools alarm 51 calculator 52 calendar 54 convertor 52 countdown timer 53 RSS reader 49 stopwatch 53 videos capturing 31 viewing 31 voice memos playing 48 recording 47 volume call volume 26 key tone volume 23 wallpaper external display 25 idle mode 24 web browser adding bookmarks 35 launching homepage 34 Windows Media Player 42 world clock creating 50 setting dual di...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ... 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 71: ...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 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...ted to FCC are GSM850 Head Max 0 307 W Kg Body Max 1 18W Kg GSM1900 Head Max 0 215 W Kg Body Max 0 610 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 compliance to the above restri...

Page 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ... 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 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ...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 86: ...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 87: ...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 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ...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...

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