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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 phone 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 phone users. The CRADA will 
also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the 
latest research developments around the world.

 

What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from 
my wireless phone?

 

If there is a risk from these products - and at this point we do not know that there is - 
it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, 
you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radio frequency 
energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives, 
reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure.

 

  “If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, 

you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, 
since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, 
you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body.

 

Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if 
you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use 
measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless 
phone use.

 

What about children using wireless phones?

 

The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, 
including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio 
frequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and 
teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and 
increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF 
exposure.

 

Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children 
be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in 
the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in 
December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone 
causes 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. 

 

Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF 

Summary of Contents for SGH-T889

Page 1: ...door operations to reduce any potential harmful interference for Mobile Satellite Services MSS in the US WIFI Access Points that are capable of allowing your device to operate in 802 11a n mode 5 15 5 25 GHz band are optimized for indoor use only If your WIFI network is capable of operating in this mode please restrict your WIFI use indoors to not violate federal regulations to protect Mobile Sate...

Page 2: ...ample p 12 represents see page 12 Õ Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example In Menu mode select Messages Õ Create new message represents Messages followed by Create new message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the Power Menu exit key Angled brackets softkeys that control different functions at each screen for example OK represents th...

Page 3: ... off Access menus Customise your phone Use basic call functions Send and view messages Add and find contacts troubleshooting safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach...

Page 4: ...h external pressure which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating Avoid interference with pacemakers Maintain a minimum of 15 cm 6 inches between mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential interference as recommended by manufacturers and the independent research group Wireless Technology Research If you have any reason to suspect that your phone is interfering with a pacemaker o...

Page 5: ...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 damage Never use a damaged charger or battery Handle your phone carefully and sensibly Do not allow your phone to get wet liquids can cause serious damage Do not handle your phone with wet hands Water damage to...

Page 6: ... 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 devices Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life span of memory cards Do not touch gold coloured contacts or terminals...

Page 7: ...er required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower the power output Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC Tests for each model phone are performed in positions and locations e g at the ear and worn on the body a...

Page 8: ... 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 phones Under the law FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold as it does with new drugs or medical devices However the agency has authority to tak...

Page 9: ...ople use wireless phones so we don t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000 Between them the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer glioma meningioma or acoustic neuroma tumors of the brain or salivary gland leukemia or othe...

Page 10: ...steps to minimize your exposure to radio frequency energy RF Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF since the exposure level drops off dramatically ...

Page 11: ...old devices that claimed to protect wireless phone users from radiation with making false and unsubstantiated claims According to FTC these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim 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 detaile...

Page 12: ...ence and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today 3 Position your wireless phone within easy reach Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time let your voice mail answer it for you 4 Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving if necessary suspend th...

Page 13: ...ent should only be used in the normal operating position Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum dista...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...could hurt themselves and others damage the phone or make calls that increase your phone bill ...

Page 16: ...he 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 phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be elimin...

Page 17: ...er Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching a Power Save feature is automatically activated If your phone is active it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key Anytime the Power Save feature is activated a message displays on the screen When a signal is found your phone returns to standby mode Maintaining...

Page 18: ...equire 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 phone 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 belo...

Page 19: ...e manufacturer s warranty even if the warranty for your phone has not expired If your phone 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 phone and violate regulations governing radio devices If the phone battery c...

Page 20: ... Directive 2006 66 If batteries are not properly disposed of these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free battery return system introducing your mobile phone In this section learn about your mobile phone s layout keys display ...

Page 21: ...cel input and return to Idle mode Alpha numeric Enter numbers letters and special characters In Idle mode press and hold 1 to access voice mails and 0 to enter an international call prefix Special function Enter special characters or perform special functions In Idle mode press and hold for the silent profile Press and hold to enter a pause between numbers Volume Adjust the phone s volume Display ...

Page 22: ...nction jack on the side of the phone 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 3 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet 4 When the battery is fully charged the icon is no longer moving unplug the travel adapter from ...

Page 23: ...l when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited Access menus To access your phone s menus 1 In Idle mode press Menu to access Menu mode 2 Use the navigation key to scroll to a menu or option 3 Press OK Select or Save to confirm the highlighted option 4 Press Back to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode Customise your phone Get more from your phone by customising it to match your pr...

Page 24: ...t or Select Õ Set 6 Press Save Select a theme for the display To select a theme 1 In Menu mode select Settings Õ Display and light Õ My theme 2 Scroll to a theme and press Select To create and apply a theme 1 In Menu mode select Settings Õ Display and light Õ My theme 2 Scroll to Create and press Select 3 Customise the theme as desired by following the screen 4 When you have finished enter a name ...

Page 25: ...ode and a phone number 2 Press to dial the number 3 To end the call press Answer a call 1 When a call comes in press 2 To end the call press Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call press the Volume key up or down Use the speakerphone feature 1 During a call press OK Õ Yes to activate the speaker 2 To switch back to the earpiece press OK again In noisy environment you may have difficul...

Page 26: ...ress Options Õ Attach multimedia and attach a file if necessary 6 Press OK Õ Send to send the message Enter text When entering text you can change the text input mode Press and hold to switch between T9 and ABC modes Depending on your country you may be able to access an input mode for your specific language Press to change case or switch to Number mode Press and hold to switch to Symbol mode Ente...

Page 27: ...s Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature Add a new contact 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Options 2 Select Save Õ a memory location phone or SIM Õ New 3 Select a number type if necessary 4 Enter contact information 5 Press Options Õ Save to add the contact to memory Find a contact 1 In Menu mode select Phonebook 2 Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find 3 S...

Page 28: ...cially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Menu mode select Settings Connectivity Bluetooth 2 Select Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 3 To allow other devices to locate your device select Settings My phone s visibility Always Turn off the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Menu mode ...

Page 29: ...nother Bluetooth enabled device the device icon will turn green Select a paired device and use the following options To browse files on the paired device select Browse files To view the service list of the paired device select Service list To change the paired device name select Rename To allow the paired device to access and browse your files select Authorise device To send your files to the pair...

Page 30: ...s free car kit Wi Fi Learn to use your device s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network WLAN compatible with the IEEE 802 11 a b g n standards You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available Your device uses non harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countrie...

Page 31: ...e security type of the WLAN AP Select an EAP method This option is available depending on the selected security type User name Enter your user name This option is available depending on the selected security type Password Enter your password This option is available depending on the selected security type IP address View your IP address of the WLAN AP IP address type Select the IP address type of ...

Page 32: ...utes Or enter a PIN on the AP device and select Start within 2 minutes Mobile AP Learn about the Mobile AP feature which sets your device as an wireless AP Access Point to connect to the internet on other network devices 1 In Menu mode select Settings Connectivity Mobile AP 2 Select Mobile AP on the top to activate the Mobile AP feature 3 Select OK to confirm ...

Page 33: ...interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tou...

Page 34: ...enu mode select NFC 2 Drag the slide next to Activation To deactivate the NFC feature drag the slide next to Activation Read information from an NFC tag Once you activate the NFC feature your device will read product information when you place it near an NFC tag Available information will appear on your display Your device will not read NFC tags during calls or when the backlight is off View the i...

Page 35: ...ster for the mobile payment service To register or get details about the service contact your service provider To make a purchase with the NFC feature 1 Place the centre of the back cover near an NFC card reader 2 When prompted enter your PIN and place your device near again if necessary The battery cover supplied with this phone contains a specific NFC antenna So other batteries must not be used ...

Page 36: ... some newer wireless technologies used in the phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations using your hearing aid or cochlear implant to determine if you hear any interfering noise Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibi...

Page 37: ...lication This application installs the necessary USB drivers onto your machine For a free download of PC Studio go to www samsung com us support 1 Touch Settings Connectivity Select USB mode 2 Select one of the following USB modes Ask on connection causes the phone to present a Select USB Mode pop up when you connect to the PC You can then choose from either Samsung PC Studio Media player or Mass ...

Page 38: ...ter the PUK supplied by your service provider Your phone displays Network unavailable or Network error When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again You cannot access some options without a subscription Contact your service provider for more details You enter a number but the call is not dialled Ensure that you have pressed the ...

Page 39: ...r 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 Your...

Page 40: ...hat are not labeled M4 is the better higher of the two ratings T Ratings Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device s telecoil T Switch or Telephone Switch than unrated phones T4 is the better higher of the two ratings Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of in...

Page 41: ...World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 XXXXXA English EU 10 2011 Draft 05 ...

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