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Health and Safety
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Protect your personal data and prevent leakage or misuse of sensitive information
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While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not
responsible for the loss of any data.
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When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to
prevent misuse of your personal information.
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Carefully read the permissions screen when downloading applications. Be
particularly cautious with applications that have access to many functions or to a
significant amount of your personal information.
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Check your accounts regularly for unapproved or suspicious use. If you find any sign
of misuse of your personal information, contact your service provider to delete or
change your account information.
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In the event your device is lost or stolen, change the passwords on your accounts to
protect your personal information.
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Avoid using applications from unknown sources and lock your device with a pattern,
password, or PIN.
Do not distribute copyright-protected material
Do not distribute copyright-protected material without the permission of the content
owners. Doing this may violate copyright laws. The manufacturer is not liable for any
legal issues caused by the user’s illegal use of copyrighted material.
Malware and viruses
To protect your device from malware and viruses, follow these usage tips. Failure to
do so may result in damages or loss of data that may not be covered by the warranty
service
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Do not download unknown applications.
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Do not visit untrusted websites.
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Delete suspicious messages or email from unknown senders.
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Set a password and change it regularly.
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Deactivate wireless features, such as Bluetooth, when not in use.
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If the device behaves abnormally, run an antivirus program to check for infection.
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Run an antivirus program on your device before you launch newly-downloaded
applications and files.
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Install antivirus programs on your computer and run them regularly to check for
infection.
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Do not edit registry settings or modify the device’s operating system.