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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. Read this information before

using your mobile device.

Exposure to Radio Fr equency ( 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 phone s pose a healt h 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.

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.

Researc h Result s to Date : Is there a connec tion between RF and c ertain 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 determined that biases and errors prevented any conclusions being drawn from this data. Additional information about Interphone can be found at 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 www.ukcosmos.org/index.html.

Risk of Brain Cance r from Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields in Childho od and Adolescen ce (MOB I-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 www.creal.cat/programes-recerca/en_projectes-creal/view.php?ID=39.

Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of the National Can cer Ins titute

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/.

Cell Phone Industry Action s

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:

● Sup por t-needed research on possible bi olog ical effect s of RF for the t ype of s igna l emit ted by cell phones ;

● Design cell pho nes in a w ay that minimizes any RF exposure to the user; and

● Cooper ate in provi ding users o f cell p hone s with the cur rent informati on on ce ll 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.

Reduc ing Exposure: Hands‑ Free Kit s and Other A ccessories

Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Ener gy

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.

● Reduce the amou nt of time spe nt using your c ell phone;

● Use spea ker mode or a headse t to place mor e dist ance between yo ur hea d and th e 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.

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 Sh ield the He ad 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 an d Cell Phone s

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.

● Reduce the amou nt of time spe nt on th e cell p hone ;

● Use spea ker mode or a headse t to place mor e dist ance between the head and th e 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 12/31/2014):

● FCC RF Safet y Program : www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia /radio-frequency-safety

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

● Occupatio nal Safet y and Healt h Administration (OSHA) : www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/ (Note: This web address is ca se sensiti ve.)

● Natio nal Institute for Occupational Safety and Hea lth ( NIOSH ): www.cdc.gov/niosh/

● World He alth Organ ization ( WHO): www.who.int/peh-emf /en/

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

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

● US Food and Drug Admin istrati on: www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/ HomeBusinessandEnter tainment/CellPhones/default.htm

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information

Your wireless device 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 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 device.

Before a new model device 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/device] has a FCC ID number: A3LSMS765C [Model Number: SM-S766C] and the speciﬁc SAR levels for this [mobile phone/device] can be found at the following FCC website: www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/.

The SAR information for this device can also be found on Samsung’s website: www.samsung.com/sar. SAR information on this and other model devices can be accessed online on the FCC’s website through

http://transition.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/sar.html. To ﬁnd information that pertains to a particular model, this site uses the device FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on the case of the device.

Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to ﬁnd the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular device, 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 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:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Inc rease the s epar ation bet ween the equipment and re ceiver.

● Connec t the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different f rom th at to which the rec eive r is connected.

● Consult the dealer or an experienced r adio/ TV techni cian for hel p.

Commercial Mobile Alerting Sy stem (CMAS )

This device is designed to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts from CMAS. If your wireless provider has chosen to participate in CMAS, alerts are available while in the provider’s coverage area. If you travel outside your provider’s coverage area, wireless emergency alerts may not be available. For more information, please contact your wireless provider.

Smar t Practices W hile Driving

On the Road - O ff the Phone

The primary responsibility of every driver is the safe operation of his or her vehicle. Responsible drivers understand that no secondary task should be performed while driving whether it

be eating, drinking, talking to passengers, or talking on a mobile phone - unless the driver has assessed the driving conditions and is conﬁdent that the secondary task will not interfere with their primary responsibility. Do not engage in any activity while driving a moving vehicle which may cause you to

take your eyes off the road or become so absorbed in the activity that your ability to concentrate on the act of driving becomes impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and giving

drivers the tools they need to understand and address distractions.

Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices and their accessories in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. The use of these devices may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. For example, only hands‑free use may be permitted in certain areas.

Before answering calls, consider your circumstances. Let the call go to voicemail when driving conditions require. Remember, driving comes ﬁrst, not the call!

If you consider a call necessary and appropriate, follow these tips:

● Use a hands-fre e device;

● Se cure your phone wit hin ea sy reach;

● Place calls when you are not m oving;

● Plan cal ls when your car will be stationar y;

● Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations;

● Le t the pe rson with w hom you are spe aking know that you are dr iving and wi ll suspend the ca ll if ne cessar y;

● Do not tak e note s or look up phon e numbers whi le dri ving;

Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting this device in an automobile: Laws in some states may prohibit mounting this device on or near the windshield of an automobile. In

other states, the law may permit mounting this device only in speciﬁc locations in the automobile. Be sure to consult the state and local laws or ordinances where you drive before mounting this device in an automobile. Failure to comply with these restrictions could result in ﬁnes, penalties, or other damages.

Never mount this device in a manner that will obstruct the driver’s clear view of the street and trafﬁc.

Never use wireless data services such as text messaging, Web browsing, or e‑mail while operating a vehicle.

Never watch videos, such as a movie or clip, or play video games while operating a vehicle.

For more information, go to www.ctia.org.

Batter y Use and Safet y

Important! Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury or damage. Most ba ttery is sues

arise from improp er han dling of bat teries and , par ticularl y, from the continue d use of damaged bat teries.

● Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or otherwise attempt to change the form of your battery. Do not pu t a high degree of pressure o n the battery. This ca n cause leakage or an internal short-circuit, resulting in overheating.

● Do not let the phone or battery come in contact with liquids. Liqui ds can get in to the phone’s circuits, leading to corrosion. E ven wh en the p hone appea rs to be dry and appears to operate normally, the circui try could slowly corrode an d pose a s afety ha zar d. If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your service provider or c ontact Samsun g, even if they appear to be workin g properly.

● Do not place your battery in or near a heat source. Excessive heating can damage th e phone or the battery and could cause the p hone or the ba tte ry to e xplo de. Do not dry a w et or damp battery w ith an appli ance or heat source such as a microwave oven, hair dryer, ir on, or radiator. Avoid le avin g your ph one in your car in high temperatures.

● Caution: Some applications or prolonged usage may increase device temperature. Prolonged skin contact wi th a device th at is hot to the touch may produce sk in discomfort or redness, or low-t emperature burns. If the dev ice feels hot to the touch , disc ontinue us e and clo se all a ppli cations or turn of f the devic e until it cools. A lway s ensure that the device has a dequ ate ve ntil ation and air flow. Co vering the d evic e with bedding, your body, thick cl othing or any other material s that signi ficantly aff ect air flow may af fect the performance of the de vice and poses a possible risk of fire or explosion, whi ch could lead to serious bo dily i njuries or damage to prop erty.

● Do not dispose of the phone or the battery in a fire. Th e phone or the batt ery m ay explode when overheated.

● Do not handle a damaged or leaking battery. Do not let l eaking battery fluid come in cont act w ith your eyes, skin or clothing. For safe disposal options, cont act your nearest Samsung-authorized ser vice center.

● Avoid dropping the cell phone. Droppin g the phone or the bat tery, especially on a ha rd surf ace, can pot entially caus e dama ge to th e phon e and ba ttery. If you suspect da mage to the pho ne or ba ttery, take it to a serv ice center for ins pection.

● Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way.

● Do not allow the battery to touch metal objects. Ac cide ntal shor t-circuiting can occ ur when a meta llic object (coin, key, jewelr y, clip, or pen) c ause s a dire ct connec tion b etw een the + and - ter minals of the batter y (metal strips on the batt ery), for examp le when you ca rry a spare bat ter y in a poc ket or b ag. Short- circuitin g the termina ls may damage the ba tte ry or the obj ect causin g the sh ort- circuiting.

Important! Use only Samsung-a pproved ba tte ries, and recharge your bat tery only w ith

Samsung-a pproved chargers which are specific ally designed for your phone.

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