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take up to 3 billing cycles to be processed. Should you

be disconnected at any time during the first year for

lack of pay ment, you forfeit any interest accrued during

that time frame. If you terminate your service, but have

not paid your final bill, the deposit will be applied to

your account, and you will receive any remaining funds.

If your service is terminated after the initial 30-day

Worry Free Guarantee period but before the end of your

minimum term, your deposit will be applied against

any applicable early termination fee in addition to any

outstanding balance before a check is processed.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules

and regulations

The FCC requires that wireless devices be operated

in accordance with FCC rules and regulations and

under supervision of the licensee. Severe punishment

can result from failure to comply with the following

regulations:

• No person shall knowingly utter or transmit any false

or fraudulent signal or distress communication.

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Page 1: ...Welcome to Verizon Wireless It s the Network ...

Page 2: ...Accessing Voice Mail 13 Locking Unlocking Your Wireless Device 15 Using Speakerphone 16 Changing Ringtones 16 Push to Talk 17 Assistance 26 May We Help You 27 The My Verizon Advantage 28 Loss or Theft 34 Toll Free Calls and Emergency Services 34 Fraud Prevention 34 Assistive Communication Devices 35 Contents ...

Page 3: ...ssaging 39 Video Messaging 42 Mobile Web 48 VZ NavigatorSM 50 Chaperone 52 Media Center 53 V CAST 55 Optional Services 65 Safety and Protection 66 Equipment Protection 66 Voice Services 67 International Services 67 Other Products and Services 70 More Information 71 ...

Page 4: ... most reliable wireless network This guide will help you understand your new wireless device and all the things you can do with it So let s get started To order a printed copy of the manufacturer s User Guide Manual please call 1 800 331 6456 To down load a copy please visit support vzw com phones ...

Page 5: ...BASICS 5 The Basics Getting Started Using Bluetooth Placing and Receiving Calls Setting Up and Accessing Voice Mail Locking Unlocking Your Wireless Device Using Speakerphone Changing Ringtones Push to Talk ...

Page 6: ...t into the fun stuff later on 1 Earpiece 2 DirectionalKey Scrollup down left orright Pressthecenterto selecthighlightedoptions 3 LeftSoftKey Performfunctions identifiedbyleftdisplayprompt 4 Camera CamcorderKey Press toactivatecamera holdtoactivate camcorder 4 2 1 8 9 7 5 13 17 16 12 a 3 b c 6 14 15 11 10 ...

Page 7: ...ng voicecommands 11 Smart SpeakerphoneKey Withflipclosed press holdto lock unlocksidekeys Withflipopen press holdtoturn speakerphoneon off 12 2 5mmHeadphonePort 13 VolumeKeys Adjustearpieceandringervolumeupordown 14 Shortcut PTT Push To Talk Key Programmableshortcutkey AlsocanmakeandanswerPushtoTalkcallswhenPTTModeisOn 15 ExternalDisplay Seeincomingcallsandstatusinformation 16 CameraLens 17 MusicB...

Page 8: ...wn and off the phone 3 Insert the optional microSD card 4 With the gold contacts facing down and at the lower end of the battery insert the battery lower end first and push it completely into place 5 Lower the bottom end of the battery cover onto the phone then snap the cover into place 6 Rotate the locking screw a half turn to the right to lock the cover ...

Page 9: ...portant to fully charge the battery before turning on your wireless device To power your phone on press and hold the Power End Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR for a few seconds Powering your wireless device off Press and hold the Power End Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR for a few seconds WA...

Page 10: ... home screen press the center of the Directional Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR to access the Main Menu 2 Scroll to and select Settings Tools Press Bluetooth and then press the Left Soft Key to Turn On How to pair your Bluetooth headset with your wireless device 1 From the home screen press the center of the Directional Key Directional Key Cam...

Page 11: ...Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR Pair 6 If necessary enter the device PIN such as 0000 and press the center of the Directional Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR Placing and Receiving Calls Placing calls 1 Open the flip use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the phone number include area code as needed 2 Press the Send Key Directional K...

Page 12: ...ra Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR to answer Standard features included as part of your Calling Plan With our Calling Plans you can enjoy the value and conve nience of these features at no extra monthly access charge Basic Voice Mail Caller ID Caller ID Blocking 3 Way Calling Call Forwarding Please note that some of these features may incur usage charges and or depend on...

Page 13: ...ur voice mail 1 Press 86 VM and Send If you hear a system greeting press to interrupt it if applicable 2 Follow the setup tutorial 3 Select a password 4 Record a voice signature and greeting for your Voice Mailbox How to access your voice mail from your wire less device 1 Press 86 VM and Send If you hear a system greeting or your own greeting when you press 86 and Send press immediately to interru...

Page 14: ...ur wireless device or call 1 800 922 0204 toll free from any phone to reach the easy to use automated Customer Service menu 2 Enter or say your 10 digit wireless number if applicable 3 When asked what you need assistance with say Voice Mail password 4 You will then be asked to confirm if you want to reset your password say Yes 5 All responses going forward will be entered using your key pad You wi...

Page 15: ...ve saved them Locking Unlocking Your Wireless Device 1 From the home screen press the center of the Directional Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR to access the Main Menu 2 Scroll to and select Settings Tools Press Phone Settings and then press Security 3 A screen may appear reminding you of your lock code When prompted enter your lock code usuall...

Page 16: ... hold the Smart Speakerphone Key Your phone displays SPEAKER PHONE OFF Changing Ringtones Your wireless device comes with a selection of ringtones Here s how to manage your ringtone preferences Selecting a Ringtone 1 From the home screen press the center of the Directional Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR to access the Main Menu 2 Press Settings...

Page 17: ...gtone to vibrate Press and hold the Key to set your phone to Vibrate Only mode Push to Talk The Push to Talk PTT feature on your Verizon Wireless phone allows you to use your phone like a walkie talkie to communicate with an individual or group of individuals who are also Verizon Wireless Push to Talk subscribers Simply select a contact then press and hold your phone s Push to Talk PTT Key to talk...

Page 18: ... to talk with them The call recipient has the option to either answer or ignore the call NOTE You must first enable the PTT feature in order to see the PTT icons and menus PTT On Off You can enable disable the PTT feature on your phone 1 Press the center of the Directional Key Menu 2 Scroll to and select Settings Tools 3 Press Call Settings press PTT Settings then press PTT Mode 4 Press Directiona...

Page 19: ...he PTT Key 4 Release the PTT Key when finished speaking This allows the called party to reply 5 Press the Power End Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR to end the call Making a PTT call from PTT Contact List Alert You can send an alert to any individual user with Verizon Wireless PTT service The user may answer or ignore the alert 1 Press the PTT K...

Page 20: ...TT call an Unavailable message will appear on your display 6 When the called party is finished speaking you will hear the Floor Available tone and the Connected screen will appear on your display 7 Press and hold the PTT Key to talk 8 Release the PTT Key when finished speaking This allows the called party to reply 9 Press the Power End Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Ke...

Page 21: ...e called party to reply 4 Press the Power End Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR to end the call Making a PTT call from keypad Alert 1 Enter the 10 digit wireless number of the Verizon Wireless PTT subscriber you wish to alert 2 Press Left Soft Key Alert 3 Press and release the PTT Key to alert the individual The PTT Outgoing Alert tone sounds and...

Page 22: ... will appear on your display 6 Press and hold the PTT Key to talk 7 Release the PTT Key to listen 8 Press the Power End Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR to end the call Incoming PTT call Barge 1 When your phone receives a Barge call the Barge tone plays You then hear the calling party speaking through the speakerphone The calling party s wireles...

Page 23: ...l it is answered or ignored or until 20 seconds have passed 2 Answer or ignore the alert To answer the alert press and hold the PTT Key and begin talking To ignore the alert press the Right Soft Key Ignore 3 Release the PTT Key to let another party talk 4 Press the Power End Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR to end the call PTT Contacts NOTE You ...

Page 24: ...ntact and press SAVE Push to Talk Push to Talk calls may only be made with other Verizon Wireless Push to Talk subscribers and only from the National Enhanced Services Rate and Coverage Area The Push to Talk feature can be added to calling plans with a monthly access fee of 34 99 or higher or to Family SharePlan secondary lines For optimal Push to Talk performance all callers on a Push to Talk ses...

Page 25: ...ence information may not be available for all Push to Talk contacts The timeliness of presence information may be impacted by the network registration status of a Push to Talk contact Your Push to Talk service cannot be used for any applications that tether your phone to computers or other devices for any purpose If you add the Push to Talk feature coverage for your data services will be limited t...

Page 26: ...ASSISTANCE 26 Assistance May We Help You The My Verizon Advantage Loss or Theft Toll Free Calls and Emergency Services Fraud Prevention Assistive Communication Devices ...

Page 27: ...your wireless device coverage Calling Plan billing and payment information FAQs interactive demos for your wireless device and how to read your bill My Verizon registration for online account management verizonwireless com myverizon My Verizon can be used to Check your balance and minutes or make payments Add or remove features Reset voice mail passwords and more ...

Page 28: ... see if you are eligible for the New Every Two discount You ll receive free Backup AssistantSM so you never have to worry about losing your wireless device contact list As a My Verizon member Backup Assistantwill let you automatically retain a copy of your saved wireless device numbers to a secure web site so they re always available if you lose or upgrade your wireless device You can get a new wi...

Page 29: ...ee verizonwireless com myverizon for details Backup Assistant SM Annual Upgrade and Minute Check are available for accounts with up to 10 lines that are enrolled in My Verizon Customer Service assistance Customer Service Representatives are also available at your local Verizon Wireless Communications Store dur ing normal business hours For Customer Service call 1 800 922 0204 toll free in the U S ...

Page 30: ...ur information Online Go to verizonwireless com contactus and follow these instructions 1 Select the appropriate choice from the drop down menu in the Send an Email section 2 Fill out the online form 3 Select Topic and Subtopic from the drop down menu 4 Hit Send to submit email U S Mail Use the change of address form on the back of your bill Telephone Call Customer Service at 1 800 922 0204 from a...

Page 31: ...ling Call details are available for free online at verizonwireless com under My Verizon A monthly fee applies to receive call details on your paper bill Going paperless You have the option of eliminating your paper bill and receiving bill notification via email To eliminate your paper statement or to make manual or automatic bill payments register for My Verizon at verizonwireless com myverizon an...

Page 32: ...ou to choose to have automatic payment deductions taken from your bank account To enroll you can fill out the back of your remit tance slip and mail it in call 1 866 868 3882 or log on to verizonwireless com myverizon By calling from your wireless device Press 768 and Send and follow the prompts to enter your payment information Using My Verizon from your wireless device Make a one time payment by...

Page 33: ...an 1 700 financial services locations across the Internet You will be able to schedule payments using a designated bank account and arrange for monthly bill payments via your preferred home banking service provider Check payment via mail Allows you to mail in a personal or business check along with the remittance slip and envelope provided with your billing statement In person Payments can be made...

Page 34: ...l free but airtime charges do apply Calls to Verizon Wireless Customer Service and emergency calls 911 are toll and airtime free Fraud Prevention Verizon Wireless wants to protect your privacy and works hard to prevent unauthorized phone usage or fraud Wireless device numbers and calls are capable of being intercepted by someone with specialized equipment We use antifraud technology to make fraudu...

Page 35: ... back of this guide and keep it safe Have your wireless device serviced only at a Verizon Wireless Communications Store or by an authorized agent retailer manufacturer s service center or other repair center Assistive Communication Devices TTY Text Telephony and TDD Telecommunications Device for the Deaf allow individuals who are deaf hard of hearing or have speech or language disabilities to comm...

Page 36: ...TY translated into text and displayed on the screen In order to use the TTY network you must have a TTY compatible phone and be in the TTY mode to place or receive calls Note that most digital wireless devices are TTY compatible ...

Page 37: ...MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT 37 Mobile Entertainment Text Messaging Picture Messaging Video Messaging Mobile Web VZ Navigator SM Chaperone Media Center V CAST ...

Page 38: ...y Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR when finished 4 With the cursor in the Text area enter text 5 To send the message press the center of the Directional Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR Text Messages are charged in accordance with your Messaging Plan Sending a new text message to a landline number Follow these st...

Page 39: ... device IM Instant Message from your wireless device Choose from AOL Instant Messenger Service MSN Messenger Service and Yahoo Messenger Messaging rates apply Not available in all areas See Consumer Brochure for details Picture Messaging Take pictures that you can send to any Verizon Wireless number or virtually any email address or to subscribers on other carriers Snap a photo and send as a pictu...

Page 40: ...Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR 5 Add text as desired Press the center of the Directional Key rectional Key amera Key end Key ear Key ower End Key enter Select Key CLR to send Not available everywhere Picture Messaging charges apply per your Calling Plan Monthly plans are available Higher rates apply for International Picture Messaging when available See product brochure for coverage infor...

Page 41: ...end Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR OK 5 Press the center of the Directional Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR Save Send a picture message using a picture stored in the wireless device s gallery 1 From the home screen press Left Soft Key Message 2 Press New Message 3 Press Picture Message 4 Enter the contact s phone number or Ri...

Page 42: ...Preloaded or copywritten pictures cannot be sent Video Messaging Record and send videos to virtually any wireless number or email address Record and send a video message 1 From the home screen press and hold Camera Camcorder Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR to initiate the camcorder 2 Aim at the subject then press the center of the Directional K...

Page 43: ... Center Select Key CLR STOP to stop recording 4 Press the Left Soft Key Save to save the message Send a video message using a video stored in the wireless device s gallery 1 From the home screen press Left Soft Key Message 2 Press New Message 3 Press Video Message 4 Enter the contact s phone number or Right Soft Key Add to add a contact from your contact list 5 Scroll down to the Video field then ...

Page 44: ...box 3 Select the message that you want to delete then press Left Soft Key Erase to delete the message 4 Press the center of the Directional Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR OK to confirm deletion Store pictures and videos to your online galleries from your PC From a PC open your browser and enter the address picture vzw com to access PIX Place I...

Page 45: ...mail promotions Read the Terms and Conditions and click the I accept the Terms and Conditions check box and click the Continue button A temporary password will be sent as a free text message to your phone 4 Enter your temporary password and desired new password in the appropriate fields Select a security question and type in the answer in the appropriate field and click the Continue button You wil...

Page 46: ... Compose and send a message from your online album 1 Click on the Send a Message tab and under the section called Media Items You Want click on the gray arrows found under Look Inside and View to see the galleries available 2 The gallery contains media with different topics Just click on the gray arrow to see subfolders 3 Click and drag the desired media from the middle pane and drop it into the r...

Page 47: ...eparated by commas 6 Click the Send button NOTE Video media can only be sent as a one slide message and only text can be added to a Video Message Share a gallery with others 1 Navigate to the gallery you wish to share with others 2 Roll your cursor over the gallery you wish to share 3 Click on the Share Album menu item 4 Enter up to 10 email addresses of the people you d like to view this gallery ...

Page 48: ...on the effect s of your choice You can remove the effect s at any time 4 When you re satisfied with the enhanced picture click on the Done button Mobile Web Find the news you want or let it come to you Now a few seconds is all it takes to get up to the minute information Alerts Need scores Need weather Get that and more with Text Alerts Go to vtext com to sign up And for more information go to ver...

Page 49: ... go the entire Internet is at your fingertips with Mobile Web Or access your account information with My Account Microbrowser does not provide full web browsing Service not available in all areas Launching Dashboard or Mobile Web 1 Press up on the Directional Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR to launch the Dashboard 2 Select Mobile Web or a Dashb...

Page 50: ... to access My Verizon for balance usage to view your plan to change your Voice Mail password and more VZ NavigatorSM Now you can find the address of a great restaurant or the nearest ATM Check movie times Discover the latest hot spots And know exactly how to get where you re going VZ Navigator puts all the advanced features of the latest GPS devices and systems on your wireless device at a fractio...

Page 51: ...l 911 To use Location Based Services you must first enable location services on your wireless device 1 From the home screen press the center of the Directional Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR to access the Main Menu 2 Scroll to and select Settings Tools press Phone Settings and then press Location 3 Use the Directional Key to scroll to Location...

Page 52: ...f knowing that you re never out of touch with your family Subject to Customer Agreement and Family SharePlan Calling Plan Monthly subscription specific Media Center Get It Now GPS enabled wireless device and airtime required for use Only available in the National Enhanced Services Coverage Area Verizon Wireless does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of any information displayed or disclos...

Page 53: ...ble service right on your wireless device that lets you get ringtones play games surf the web get up to the minute information and more Visit verizonwireless com getitnow to view all of the applications available for your wireless device See the Consumer Brochure or go online for more details Ringtones Download ringtones Assign a different ringtone to each person in your address book Ringback tone...

Page 54: ...e center of the Directional Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR OK to get new applications 3 Follow the prompts to purchase and download the application you want Remove an application 1 From the Media Center menu press Browse Download 2 Select the application you want to remove then press the Right Soft Key Options 3 Select Erase or Cancel Subscipt...

Page 55: ... center of the Directional Key rectional Key mera Key nd Key ear Key wer End Key nter Select Key CLR Menu press Media Center press Picture Video 2 Press V CAST Videos 3 Use the Directional Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR to highlight the desired video clip categories and press the center of the Directional Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Ke...

Page 56: ...CLR to find the video clip you want then read the description of the video clip and press the Right Soft Key Options 5 Press Save Video and press the center of the Directional Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR 6 Select Yes to accept charges press the center of the Directional Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center ...

Page 57: ...enter press Picture Video 2 Press V CAST Videos 3 Press Left Soft Key My Videos 4 Select Video to delete by using the Directional Key nal Key Key ey ey End Key Select Key CLR 5 Press the Right Soft Key Options and press Erase 6 Press the center of the Directional Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR Yes to erase Video V CAST Games Now you re part of...

Page 58: ...ing your existing PC music library all in one place Purchase songs on your wireless device When you purchase music from your wireless device you also get a second copy that can be downloaded to your PC from the V CAST Music with Rhapsody software Per song charges apply System requirements Windows Vista or XP V CAST Music with Rhapsody is compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista operating syste...

Page 59: ...A purchased track 1 Song tracks available for download will pop up upon login completion 2 Check the boxes of songs you wish to download 3 Select Download Tracks NOTE For each V CAST Music with Rhapsody track you ve downloaded to your phone you can download a copy to your computer at no additional charge Purchase songs or albums 1 Browse the catalog and select the track or album you wish to purcha...

Page 60: ...psody monthly subscription required Play songs To play the song or album you can find it by selecting the My Library tab Play songs with your wireless device open 1 From the home screen press the center of the Directional Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR to access the Main Menu 2 Press Media Center press Music Tones and then press My Music 3 You...

Page 61: ...r x to scroll up or down through the menu then press y to select a highlighted option Sync your music from your PC to your V CAST Music with Rhapsody wireless device This option allows you to transfer music files from your PC In order to use this option you must install V CAST Music with Rhapsody on your PC 1 Open V CAST Music with Rhapsody Don t have V CAST Music with Rhapsody Download it for fre...

Page 62: ...wer End Key Center Select Key CLR and disconnect the USB cable Create playlists on your wireless device 1 From the home screen press the center of the Directional Key Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR to access the Main Menu 2 Press Media Center press Music Tones press My Music and then press Playlists 3 If playlists already exist press the Right Sof...

Page 63: ... Center Select Key CLR to access the Main Menu 2 Press Media Center press Music Tones press My Music and then press Playlists 3 Highlight the playlist you want to edit and press the Right Soft Key Options and then select Edit Playlist 4 Press the Right Soft Key Add to add a song to the playlist To move or delete a song in the playlist press the Directional Key up and down to highlight the song you...

Page 64: ... Directional Key Camera Key Send Key Clear Key Power End Key Center Select Key CLR NOTE If you erase music you ve previously purchased you can simply re sync with your PC to add the song back to your wireless device s music library V CAST wireless device and additional charges required for V CAST service 3 D games for additional download fee V CAST music not available on all V CAST wireless device...

Page 65: ...OPTIONAL SERVICES 65 Optional Services Safety and Protection Equipment Protection Voice Services International Services Other Products and Services ...

Page 66: ... Safety and Protection Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance can provide you with emergency roadside services anywhere in the U S and Canada 24 hours a day 365 days a year You may sign up for this feature on My Verizon or by calling Verizon Wire less directly Equipment Protection Receive total protection for your wireless device and limited accessories If your wireless device is lost stolen dama...

Page 67: ...ce into your office assistant Forward your calls store more messages or even receive faxes for printing International Services International Long Distance You can call over 190 des tinations from the U S with your Verizon Wireless phone Simply add I DIAL to your account and for reduced rates select our Inter national Long Distance Value Plan or for occasional international calls use our Per Minute...

Page 68: ...ina Israel Brazil and Jamaica Dial 611 from your Verizon Wireless phone or call 1 800 922 0204 and speak with a Verizon Wireless representative to enable International Roaming A full list of destinations and rates can be found at verizonwireless com internationalroam Global Travel Program Available in over 200 destina tions this is the perfect short term solution for the occa sional or infrequent ...

Page 69: ... contact our Global Services Activation Specialists at 1 800 711 8300 For up to date Information on destinations and rates please visit verizonwireless com vzglobal and select International Long Distance International Text Messaging Inter national Roaming or Occasional Global Traveler to see additional details on what services and programs are available with your Verizon Wireless device ...

Page 70: ...d or smartphones Office Message Alert When a voice mail is left on your office phone s voice mail a Text Alert is sent to your wireless device Wireless Sync Allows synchronization of your email calendar contacts etc between your office computer and your Verizon Wireless device VZAccess A PC card that allows you to download files open email attachments access office data and applications and browse...

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Page 72: ...ect service All wireless service is subject to dead zones or no coverage areas Verizon Wireless network technology Verizon Wireless offers CDMA Code Division Multiple Access digital network technology to most of its customers CDMA digital technology offers many benefits compared to analog such as less static enhanced voice clarity increased privacy and longer battery life A CDMA digital phone is n...

Page 73: ... Free Guarantee visit verizonwireless com Best network claim based on our reliability studies See verizonwireless com bestnetwork for details Security deposit You may have been asked to leave a security deposit at the time you activated your wireless service You are eligible to receive your security deposit back at the end of 1 year of uninterrupted service or upon termination of your contract You...

Page 74: ...the initial 30 day Worry Free Guarantee period but before the end of your minimum term your deposit will be applied against any applicable early termination fee in addition to any outstanding balance before a check is processed Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and regulations The FCC requires that wireless devices be operated in accordance with FCC rules and regulations and under superv...

Page 75: ...l utter any obscene indecent or profane language by means of radio communication National Do Not Call Registry Protect yourself from unwanted calls with the National Do Not Call Registry Program FCC regulations prohibit telemarketers from using automated dialers to call wireless numbers Personal wireless device users can add their wireless numbers to the National Do Not Call Registry The federal g...

Page 76: ...sions Your wireless device which contains a radio transmitter and receiver emits radio frequency energy during use The following consumer information addresses commonly asked questions about the health effects of wireless devices Are wireless devices safe Scientific research on the subject of wireless devices and radio frequency RF energy has been conducted worldwide for many years and continues I...

Page 77: ...tor developments in this field You can access the FDA website at http www fda gov cellphones You can also contact the FDA toll free at 888 463 6332 or 888 INFO FDA The FCC issued its own website publi cation stating that t here is no scientific evidence that proves that wireless telephone usage can lead to cancer or other problems including headaches dizziness or memory loss This publication is av...

Page 78: ...in the United States Before a wireless device model is available for sale to the public it must be tested by the manufacturer and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed limits established by the FCC One of these limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption Rate or SAR SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy in the body Tests for SAR are conducted with the wireless device tran...

Page 79: ...ns www fcc gov oet ea You may also wish to contact the manufacturer of your wireless device Can I minimize my RF exposure If you are concerned about RF there are several simple steps you can take to minimize your RF exposure You can of course reduce your talk time You can place more distance between your body and the source of the RF as the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance The F...

Page 80: ...wireless device while in a car you can use a wireless device with an antenna on the outside of the vehicle You should also read and follow your wireless device manufacturer s instructions for the safe operation of your wireless device Do wireless devices pose any special risks to children The FDA website states that t he scientific evidence does not show a danger to any users of cell phones from R...

Page 81: ...ictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists A copy of the UK s leaflet is available at http www dh gov uk search mobile or you can write to NRPB Chilton Didcot Oxon OX11 0RQ United Kingdom Copies of UK s annual reports on mobile phones and RF are available online at http www iegmp org uk and http www hpa org uk radiation search mobile Parents who wish ...

Page 82: ...8 INFO FDA www fda gov fdac features 2000 600_phone html American National Standards Institute 1819 L Street N W Suite 600 Washington D C 20036 Telephone 1 202 293 8020 www ansi org Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separation of six 6 inches should be maintained between a wireless phone and an implantable medical device such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator to avoid po...

Page 83: ...ce Should turn the wireless phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device If you have any questions about using your wireless phone with such a device consult your health care provider For additional information see www fda gov cellphones Caution Avoid potentia...

Page 84: ... the ear hypersensitivity to sound and distorted hearing Individual susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss and other poten tial hearing problems varies The amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sound the device the device settings and the headphones You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device Set ...

Page 85: ...time is required before your hearing could be affected Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises such as rock concerts that might cause temporary hearing loss Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort If you experience ringing in your ears hear muffled speech or experience any temporary hearing diff...

Page 86: ...30 Plaza American Drive Suite 300 Reston VA 20190 Voice 800 222 2336 Email info audiology org Internet www audiology org National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive MSC 2320 Bethesda MD USA 20892 2320 Voice 301 496 7243 Email nidcdinfo nih gov Internet www nidcd nih gov health hearing ...

Page 87: ... Scientific research on the subject of wireless phone use and driving has been conducted worldwide for several years According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA the available research indicates that using a wireless phone while driving degrades a driver s performance whether it is a hands free or hand held wireless phone NHTSA advises that the safest course of action is t...

Page 88: ...of those around you you should consider turning your phone off and allowing calls to go to Voice Mail while you are driving If you choose to use your wireless phone while driving several jurisdictions have adopted hands free and other restrictions on the use of wireless devices while driving It is your responsibility to know and to comply with the law in your area ...

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