Samsung SCH-I535MBPVZW User Manual

ANDROID SMARTPHONE

Product Safety and Warranty Information

Please read this manual before operating your

phone and keep it for future reference.

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Warning!

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.

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SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or
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computer programs, and related documentation and other works of
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attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from
the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is
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Some software components of this product incorporate source code
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Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open
source licenses. To obtain the source code covered under the open source
licenses, please visit:

http://opensource.samsung.com

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PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT
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PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY,
INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR
LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

Modification of Software

SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES OR
INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS,
OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.

USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR
DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY
NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS
CUSTOM OS.

IF YOUR CARRIER PROHIBITS THIS, IF YOU ATTEMPT TO DOWNLOAD
SOFTWARE ONTO THE DEVICE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, YOU WILL BE
NOTIFIED ON THE SCREEN THAT THE PHONE WILL NO LONGER OPERATE
AND BE INSTRUCTED TO POWER DOWN THE DEVICE. YOU MUST THEN
CONTACT YOUR CARRIER TO RESTORE THE DEVICE TO THE CARRIER
AUTHORIZED SETTINGS.

SAFE™ (Samsung Approved For Enterprise)

SAFE™: "SAFE™" (Samsung for Enterprise) is a mark for a Samsung
device which has been tested against Samsung's own internal criteria for
interoperability with certain third party security-related solutions for MDM
and VPN. The testing includes field testing with local network connection
and menu tree testing which tests functionality of the solutions in
conjunction with the Samsung device. During the testing, the device is
tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the
device as described by the third party security solution providers. The
testing, for example, includes field testing with local network connection
and menu tree testing which tests functionality of the solutions in

conjunction with the Samsung device. For more information about
Samsung's SAFE™ program, please refer to

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STANDARD END USER LICENSE AND WARRANTY, TO THE FULL EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., SAMSUNG
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RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION,
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NO EVENT SHALL THE SAMSUNG ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE™ DEVICES OR APPLICATIONS TESTED
WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. In addition, information technology security
protection will be affected by features or functionality associated with,
among other things the e-mail platform, master data management, and
virtual private network solutions selected by the software provider, solution
provider or user. Choice of an e-mail, master data management, and
virtual private network solution is at the sole discretion of the software
provider, solution provider or user and any associated effect on information
technology security protection is solely the responsibility of the software
provider, solution provider or user. For complete statement of limited
warranty, please refer to
and where Samsung smartphone and Galaxy Tab™ devices are sold.
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www.samsung.com/us/safe

www.samsung.com/us/safe

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2014 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a

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Section 1: Health and Safety Information ........................ 2

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information . . . . . . .7

FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for

Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device . . . . . . . . .25

FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Section 2: Warranty Information .................................... 27

Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

End User License Agreement for Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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Section 1: Health and Safety Information

This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi™ mode in the 2.4 and 5 GHz
bands. The FCC requires that devices operating within 5.15-5.25 GHz may
only be used indoors, not outside, in order to avoid interference with
Mobile Satellite Services (MSS). Therefore, this device is restricted from
being used outdoors when operating in frequencies between 5.15-

5.25 GHz.
This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your

phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” are used in this section
to refer to your phone.

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Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published information for
consumers relating to Radio Frequency (RF) exposure from wireless
phones. The FDA publication includes the following information:

Do cell phones pose a health hazard?

Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will cause cancer or
other serious health hazards. The weight of scientific evidence has not
linked cell phones with any health problems.

Cell phones emit low levels of Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Over the past
15 years, scientists have conducted hundreds of studies looking at the
biological effects of the radio frequency energy emitted by cell phones.
While some researchers have reported biological changes associated with
RF energy, these studies have failed to be replicated. The majority of
studies published have failed to show an association between exposure to
radio frequency from a cell phone and health problems.

The low levels of RF cell phones emit while in use are in the microwave
frequency range. They also emit RF at substantially reduced time intervals
when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health
effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce
heating effects causes no known adverse health effects.

The biological effects of radio frequency energy should not be confused
with the effects from other types of electromagnetic energy.

Read this information before using your mobile

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Very high levels of electromagnetic energy, such as is found in X-rays and
gamma rays, can ionize biological tissues. Ionization is a process where
electrons are stripped away from their normal locations in atoms and
molecules. It can permanently damage biological tissues including DNA,
the genetic material.

The energy levels associated with radio frequency energy, including both
radio waves and microwaves, are not great enough to cause ionization of
atoms and molecules. Therefore, RF energy is a type of non-ionizing
radiation. Other types of non-ionizing radiation include visible light,
infrared radiation (heat), and other forms of electromagnetic radiation with
relatively low frequencies.

While RF energy does not ionize particles, large amounts can increase
body temperatures and cause tissue damage. Two areas of the body, the
eyes and the testes, are particularly vulnerable to RF heating because
there is relatively little blood flow in them to carry away excess heat.

Research Results to Date: Is there a connection between RF and
certain health problems?

The results of most studies conducted to date say no. In addition, attempts
to replicate and confirm the few studies that have shown a connection
have failed.

The scientific community at large therefore believes that the weight of
scientific evidence does not show an association between exposure to
Radio Frequency (RF) from cell phones and adverse health outcomes. Still
the scientific community has supported additional research to address
gaps in knowledge. Some of these studies are described below.

Interphone Study

Interphone is a large international study designed to determine whether
cell phones increase the risk of head and neck cancer. A report published
in the International Journal of Epidemiology (June, 2010) compared cell
phone usage for more than 5,000 people with brain tumors (glioma and
meningioma) and a similar number of healthy controls.

Results of this study did NOT show that cell phones caused brain cancer.
In this study, most people had no increased risk of brain cancer from using
cell phones. For people with the heaviest use of cell phones (an average of
more than ½ hour per day, every day, for over 10 years) the study
suggested a slight increase in brain cancer. However, the authors

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determined that biases and errors prevented any conclusions being drawn
from this data. Additional information about Interphone can be found at
http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/2010/pdfs/pr200_E.pdf.

Interphone is the largest cell phone study to date, but it did not answer all
questions about cell phone safety. Additional research is being conducted
around the world, and the FDA continues to monitor developments in this
field.

International Cohort Study on Mobile Phone Users (COSMOS)

The COSMOS study aims to conduct long-term health monitoring of a large
group of people to determine if there are any health issues linked to
long-term exposure to radio frequency energy from cell phone use. The
COSMOS study will follow approximately 300,000 adult cell phone users in
Europe for 20 to 30 years. Additional information about the COSMOS study
can be found at
http://www.ukcosmos.org/index.html

Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields in
Childhood and Adolescence (MOBI-KIDS)

MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the relationship between
exposure to radio frequency energy from communication technologies
including cell phones and brain cancer in young people. This is an
international multi-center study involving 14 European and non-European
countries. Additional information about MOBI-KIDS can be found at
http://www.creal.cat/programes-recerca/en_projectes-creal/view.php?ID=39.

Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of
the National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) actively follows cancer statistics in the
United States to detect any change in rates of new cases for brain cancer.
If cell phones play a role in risk for brain cancer, rates should go up,
because heavy cell phone use has been common for quite some time in
the U.S. Between 1987 and 2005, the overall age-adjusted incidence of
brain cancer did not increase. Additional information about SEER can be
found at
http://seer.cancer.gov/

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Cell Phone Industry Actions

Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions,
the FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a number of steps,
including the following:

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Support-needed research on possible biological effects of RF for the type of
signal emitted by cell phones;

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Design cell phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user; and

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Cooperate in providing users of cell phones with the current information on cell
phone use and human health concerns.

The FDA also is working with voluntary standard-setting bodies such as
the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), and others to
assure that safety standards continue to adequately protect the public.

Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits and Other
Accessories

Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency energy (RF) from
cell phones - 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 RF exposure.

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Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell phone;

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Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between your head and
the cell phone.

Hands-Free Kits

Hands-free kits may include audio or Bluetooth® headsets and various
types of body-worn accessories such as belt-clips and holsters.
Combinations of these can be used to reduce RF energy absorption from
cell phones.

Headsets can substantially reduce exposure because the phone is held
away from the head in the user's hand or in approved body-worn
accessories. Cell phones marketed in the U.S. are required to meet RF
exposure compliance requirements when used against the head and
against the body.

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Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from cell
phones, there is no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce risks.
Hands-free kits can be used for convenience and comfort. They are also
required by law in many states if you want to use your phone while driving.

Cell Phone Accessories that Claim to Shield the Head from RF
Radiation

Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from cell
phones, there is no reason to believe that accessories which claim to
shield the head from those emissions reduce risks. Some products that
claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special phone cases, while
others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory attached to the
phone.

Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as
advertised. Unlike “hands-free” kits, these so-called “shields” may
interfere with proper operation of the phone. The phone may be forced to
boost its power to compensate, leading to an increase in RF absorption.

Children and Cell Phones

The scientific evidence does not show a danger to any users of cell phones
from RF exposure, including children and teenagers. The steps adults can
take to reduce RF exposure apply to children and teenagers as well.

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Reduce the amount of time spent on the cell phone;

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Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between the head and
the cell phone.

Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that
children be discouraged from using cell phones at all. For example, The
Stewart Report from the United Kingdom made such a recommendation in
December 2000. In this report, a group of independent experts noted that
no evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill
effects. Their recommendation to limit cell phone use by children was
strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any
health hazard exists.

Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources
can be obtained from the following organizations (updated 10/1/2010):

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FCC RF Safety Program:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
http://www.epa.gov/radtown/wireless-tech.html

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/
(Note: This web address is case sensitive.)

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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH):
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/

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World Health Organization (WHO):
http://www.who.int/peh-emf/en/

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International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection:
http://www.icnirp.de

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Health Protection Agency:
http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/Radiation/

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US Food and Drug Administration:
http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/
RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/HomeBusinessandEntertainment/
CellPhones/default.htm.

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Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information

Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for Radio Frequency (RF)
energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
Government.

These FCC RF exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of
two expert organizations: the National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the recommendations were developed by
scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry, government, and
academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to the
biological effects of RF energy.

The RF exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phones employs
a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The
SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human

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body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires
wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram
(1.6 W/kg).

The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give
additional protection to the public and to account for any variations in
measurements.

SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by
the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in
all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest
certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can
be well below the maximum reported value. This is because the phone is
designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power
required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station antenna, the lower the power output of the phone.

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 SAR 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) as required
by the FCC. For body-worn operation, this phone has been tested and
meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that
contains no metal and that positions the mobile device a minimum of 1.5
cm from the body.

Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF
exposure guidelines. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for
this mobile device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance
with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
This mobile phone has an FCC ID number: A3LSCHI535 [Model Number:
SCH-I535] and the specific SAR levels for this mobile phone can be found
at the following FCC website:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/

The SAR information for this device can also be found on Samsung’s
website:
http://www.samsung.com/sar

SAR information on this and other model phones can be accessed online
on the FCC's website through
find information that pertains to a particular model phone, this site uses

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http://transition.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/sar.html

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the phone FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on the case
of the phone. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack
to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular
phone, follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values
for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone. Additional SAR
information can also be obtained at
http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/specific-absorption-rate-sar-cellular-telephones

FCC Part 15 Information to User

Pursuant to part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, you are cautioned that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Samsung could void your
authority to operate the device.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference 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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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