Samsung SM-T237PZWASPR User Manual

Important Information
for the Samsung Galaxy Tab® 4

Important Safety Information – page 2

Manufacturer's Warranty – page 39

General Terms and Conditions of Service – page 61

Important Message from Sprint – page 97

Warranty Information

Important Safety
Information

Important information about your phone
can be accessed in writing on the mobile
device, or at www.samsung.com.

Read this information before using your
mobile device.

2 Important Safety Information

Samsung Limited Warranty - This product
is covered under the applicable Samsung
Limited Warranty. Full written terms and
detailed information about the warranty
and obtaining service are available:

• Online at www.samsung.com

End User License Agreement for
Software

The End User License Agreement (EULA) for
this device is available:

• On the device, tap Settings > General
tab > About device > Legal information >
Samsung legal

• Online at www.samsung.com/us/Legal/
SamsungLegal-EULA2

Important Safety Information 3

Health and Safety Information

The complete Health and Safety document
is available:

• Online at www.samsung.com

Warning! This product contains

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

Intellectual Property

All Intellectual Property, as deined below,
owned by or which is otherwise the
property of Samsung or its respective
suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile
device, including but not limited to,
accessories, parts, or software relating
there to (the “mobile device”), is proprietary
to Samsung and protected under federal
laws, state laws, and international treaty
provisions. Intellectual Property includes,
but is not limited to, inventions (patentable
or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets,
copyrights, software, computer programs,
and related documentation and other
works of authorship. You may not infringe
or otherwise violate the rights secured by

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the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
agree that you will not (and will not 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 transferred to
you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual
Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and
its suppliers.

Open Source Software

Some software components of this product
incorporate source code covered under
GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU
Lesser General 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.

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of
Liability

EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE
WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE
PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE
PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT
TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF
THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE
DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF
THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF

NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE
AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT
TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES
OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE
PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT
OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED
PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF
THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS
CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF
THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS
OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION
OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO.

Important Safety Information 5

Modiication 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.

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

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solutions for MDM and VPN. The testing
includes ield 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 ield 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
www.samsung.com/us/safe.

Disclaimer of Warranties: EXCEPT AS
OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THEIR STANDARD
END USER LICENSE AND WARRANTY, TO THE
FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW SAMSUNG
ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., SAMSUNG

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC,
AND THEIR AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY
REFERRED TO HEREIN AS THE "SAMSUNG
ENTITIES") EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY
AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, INTEROPERABILITY
OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, WITH RESPECT
TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE™ DEVICES
AND APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™
DEVICES. IN 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

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 www.samsung.
com/us/safe, available on the web and
where Samsung smartphones and mobile

devices are sold. [051214]
APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™
DEVICES. In addition, information

Important Safety Information 7

Samsung Telecommunications America
(STA), LLC

Headquarters:
1301 E. Lookout Drive
Richardson, TX 75082
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Phone: [phone]-HELP (4357)

Internet Address:

www.samsung.com

©2014 Samsung Telecommunications
America, LLC. Samsung is a registered
trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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Do you have questions about your
Samsung Mobile Device?

For 24 hour information and assistance, we
offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated
Response System) at:

www.samsung.com/us/support

The terms “tablet”, “device”, or “mobile
device” are used in this section to refer to
your device. Read this information before
using your mobile device.

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.

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)
Signals

Although your device is not a cell phone,
it can operate on the same network as
cell phones and can use the same Radio
Frequency (RF) signals to communicate
with the network as a cell phone. Therefore,
although the following information refers
speciically to RF exposure from wireless
phones, it may apply similarly to your
device when it is being used on a cell phone
network.

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:

Important Safety Information 9

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 scientiic
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 stand­by 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

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 low in them to carry away excess
heat.

molecules. It can permanently damage
biological tissues including DNA, the
genetic material.

The energy levels associated with radio
frequency energy, including both radio

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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 conirm the few studies that
have shown a connection have failed.

The scientiic community at large therefore
believes that the weight of scientiic
evidence does not show an association
between exposure to Radio Frequency
(RF) from cell phones and adverse health
outcomes. Still the scientiic 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

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

phones increase the risk of head and

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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 ield.

International Cohort Study on Mobile
Phone Users (COSMOS)

The COSMOS study aims to conduct long­term 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.

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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 non­European 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
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: seer.cancer.gov/.

Cell Phone Industry Actions

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

• Support-needed research on possible

biological effects of RF for the type of
signal emitted by cell phones;

• Design cell phones in a way that

minimizes any RF exposure to the user;
and

• 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

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concerned about avoiding even potential
risks, you can take a few simple steps to
minimize your RF exposure.

• Reduce the amount of time spent using
your cell phone;

• 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

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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
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 scientiic 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 amount of time spent on the
cell phone;

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

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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
scientiic 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 07/01/2014):

FCC RF Safety Program:

www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

www.epa.gov/radtown/wireless-tech.
html

• Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA):

www.osha.gov/SLTC/
radiofrequencyradiation/

(Note: This web address is case sensitive.)

• National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH):

www.cdc.gov/niosh/

• World Health Organization (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/

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• US Food and Drug Administration:
www.fda.gov/

Radiation-EmittingProducts/
RadiationEmittingProductsand
Procedures/HomeBusinessand
Entertainment/CellPhones/default.htm

Speciic Absorption Rate (SAR)
Certiication Information

Your wireless mobile 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
scientiic and engineering experts drawn
from industry, government, and academia
after extensive reviews of the scientiic
literature related to the biological effects of
RF energy.

The RF exposure limit set by the FCC for
wireless mobile devices employs a unit
of measurement known as the Speciic
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 devices 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

SAR tests are conducted using standard
operating positions accepted by the FCC
with the mobile device transmitting at its
highest certiied power level in all tested
frequency bands. Although the SAR is
determined at the highest certiied power
level, the actual SAR level of the mobile
device while operating can be well below
the maximum reported value. This is
because the mobile device 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 mobile device.

Before a new model mobile device is
available for sale to the public, it must be
tested and certiied to the FCC that it does
not exceed the SAR limit established by the
FCC. Tests for each model mobile device

measurements.

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are performed in positions and locations
(e.g. near the body) as required by the FCC.

For typical operations, this mobile device
has been tested and meets FCC SAR
guidelines.

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.

The maximum SAR values for this model
device as reported to the FCC are:

Simultaneous Transmission Body-worn:

1.47 W/Kg

The SAR information for this device can also
be found on Samsung’s website:

www.samsung.com/sar.
SAR information on this and other mobile

devices can be accessed online on the
FCC’s website through transition.fcc.gov/
oet/rfsafety/sar.html. To ind information
that pertains to a particular model mobile
device, this site uses the mobile device
FCC ID number, which is usually printed
somewhere on the case of the mobile
device.

Once you have the FCC ID number for
a particular mobile device, follow the
instructions on the website and it should
provide values for typical or maximum SAR
for a particular mobile device. Additional
SAR information can also be obtained at:

www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/speciic­absorption-rate-sar-cellular-telephones.

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FCC Part 15 Information to User

Pursuant to part 15.21 of the FCC Rules,
you are cautioned that changes or
modiications 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,

Important Safety Information 19

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.

• Increase the 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.

Smart Practices While Driving

On the Road - Off the Tablet

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 using a mobile
device - unless the driver has assessed the
driving conditions and is conident 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.

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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 using your device to chat with
friends, consider your circumstances.
Let the chat wait when driving conditions
require. Remember, driving comes irst,
nothing else!

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

• Use a hands-free device;

• Secure your mobile device within easy

reach;

• Chat when you are not moving;

• Plan chats when your car will be

stationary;

• Do not engage in stressful or emotional
conversations;

• Let the person with whom you are
speaking know that you are driving and
will suspend the chat if necessary;

• Do not take notes or look up information
while driving;

Notice regarding legal restrictions on
mounting this device in an automobile:

Laws in some states may prohibit mounting

or ordinances where you drive before
mounting this device in an automobile.
Failure to comply with these restrictions
could result in ines, penalties, or other
damages.

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

Never use wireless data services such as
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.

this device on or near the windshield of
an automobile. In other states, the law
may permit mounting this device only in
speciic locations in the automobile. Be
sure to consult the state and local laws

Important Safety Information 21

Battery Use and Safety

The battery in your device is not intended
to be replaced by the consumer. If you
believe the battery is damaged or needs
to be replaced, take the device to a service
center for inspection and replacement.

• Do not let the device or battery come in

contact with liquids. Liquids can get into

the device’s circuits, leading to corrosion.
Even when the device appears to be dry
and appears to operate normally, the
circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a
safety hazard. If the device and/or battery
get wet, have them checked by your
service provider or contact Samsung,
even if they appear to be working
properly.

• Do not place your battery in or near

a heat source. Excessive heating can

damage the device or the battery and
could cause the device or the battery to

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explode. Do not dry a wet or damp battery
with an appliance or heat source such
as a microwave oven, hair dryer, iron, or
radiator. Avoid leaving your device in your
car in high temperatures.

• Caution: Some applications or
prolonged usage may increase device
temperature. Prolonged skin contact

with a device that is hot to the touch may
produce skin discomfort or redness, or
low-temperature burns. If the device
feels hot to the touch, discontinue use
and close all applications or turn off the
device until it cools. Always ensure that
the phone has adequate ventilation
and air low. Covering the device with
bedding, your body, thick clothing or any
other materials that signiicantly affect air
low may affect the performance of the
device and poses a possible risk of ire or

explosion, which could lead to serious
bodily injuries or damage to property.

• Do not dispose of the device or the

battery in a ire. The device or the battery

may explode when overheated.

• Avoid dropping the device Dropping the
device, especially on a hard surface, can
potentially cause damage to the device.
If you suspect damage to the device
or battery, take it to a service center for
inspection.

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

Important: Use only Samsung-approved

Important Safety Information 23

batteries, and recharge your
battery only with Samsung­approved chargers which are
speciically designed for your
device.

WARNING!
Use of a non-Samsung-approved battery

or charger may present a risk of ire,
explosion, leakage, or other hazard.

Samsung's warranty does not cover
damage to the device caused by non­Samsung-approved batteries and/or
chargers.

• Do not use incompatible batteries

and chargers. Some websites and

second-hand dealers not associated
with reputable manufacturers and
carriers, might be selling incompatible
or even counterfeit batteries and
chargers. Consumers should purchase
manufacturer or carrier-recommended
products and accessories. If unsure
about whether a replacement battery
or charger is compatible, contact the
manufacturer of the battery or charger.

• Misuse or use of incompatible batteries
and charging devices could result in
damage to the equipment and a possible
risk of ire, explosion, or leakage, leading
to serious injuries, damages to your
phone, or other serious hazard.

http://mobile.samsungusa.com/recycling/
index.jsp or call 1-800-822-8837.

To ind the nearest recycling location, go to:
www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect or call

1-877-278-0799.

Warning! Never dispose of batteries in a

Samsung Mobile Products and
Recycling

Samsung cares for the environment and
encourages its customers to recycle
Samsung mobile devices and genuine
Samsung accessories.

Proper disposal of your mobile device and
its battery is not only important for safety,
it beneits the environment. Batteries must
be recycled or disposed of properly.

For more information about recycling your
device, go to:

24 Important Safety Information

UL Certiied Travel Charger

The Travel Charger for this mobile device
has met applicable UL safety requirements.
Please adhere to the following safety
instructions per UL guidelines:

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD
TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND
POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ­SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

ire because they may explode.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

FOR CONNECTION TO A
SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH AMERICA,
USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG
ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER
CONFIGURATION FOR THE
POWER OUTLET.

THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED
TO BE CORRECTLY ORIENTED IN
A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR
FLOOR MOUNT POSITION.

Display / Touch-Screen

Please note the following information when
using your mobile device:

WARNING REGARDING DISPLAY

The display on your mobile
device is made of glass or acrylic
and could break if your mobile
device is dropped or if it receives
signiicant impact. Do not use if
screen is broken or cracked as
this could cause injury to you.

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER:
PROPER USE OF A
TOUCH-SCREEN MOBILE DEVICE

If your mobile device has a
touch-screen display, please
note that a touch-screen
responds best to a light touch
from the pad of your inger or a
non-metallic stylus.

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Using excessive force or a
metallic object when pressing
on the touch-screen may
damage the tempered glass
surface and void the warranty.
For more information, please
refer to the “Standard Limited
Warranty”.

GPS-AGPS

Your mobile device can use a Global
Positioning System (GPS) signal for
location-based applications. A GPS uses
satellites controlled by the U.S. Government
that are subject to changes implemented
in accordance with the Department of
Defense policy and the 2008 Federal
Radio navigation Plan (FRP). Changes may
affect the performance of location-based
technology on your mobile device.

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Certain Samsung mobile devices can
also use an Assisted Global Positioning
System (AGPS), which obtains information
from the cellular network to improve GPS
performance. AGPS uses your wireless
service provider's network and therefore
airtime, data charges, and/or additional
charges may apply in accordance with your
service plan. Contact your wireless service
provider for details.

Your Location

Location-based information includes
information that can be used to determine
the approximate location of a mobile
device. Mobile devices which are
connected to a wireless network transmit
location-based information. Additionally, if
you use applications that require location­based information (e.g. driving directions),
such applications transmit location­based information. The location-based

information may be shared with third­parties, including your wireless service
provider, applications providers, Samsung,
and other third-parties providing services.

Emergency Communication

Your mobile device should not be relied
upon for essential communications
(medical emergencies, calls to 911,
or communications to emergency
services). Your mobile device is not
designed or intended to be used for such
communications. Voice Over Internet
Protocol (VOIP) services which may be used
on your mobile device to make calls do not
support 911 calls and are only intended for

Navigation

Maps, directions, and other navigation­data, including data relating to your
current location, may contain inaccurate
or incomplete data, and circumstances
can and do change over time. In some
areas, complete information may not be
available. Therefore, you should always
visually conirm that the navigational
instructions are consistent with what you
see before following them. All users should
pay attention to road conditions, closures,
trafic, and all other factors that may impact
safe driving or walking. Always obey posted
road signs.

talking with friends.

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Care and Maintenance

Your mobile device is a product of superior
design and craftsmanship and should be
treated with care. The suggestions below
will help you fulill any warranty obligations
and allow you to enjoy this product for
many years:

Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away
from:

Liquids of any kind
Keep the mobile device dry.

Precipitation, humidity, and
liquids contain minerals that will
corrode electronic circuits.

If the mobile device does get
wet, do not accelerate drying
with the use of an oven,
microwave, or dryer, because
this may damage the mobile
device and could cause a ire or

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explosion. Do not use the mobile
device with a wet hand. Doing
so may cause an electric shock
to you or damage to the mobile
device.

Extreme heat or cold

Avoid temperatures below
0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / 113°F.

Microwaves
Do not try to dry your mobile

device in a microwave oven.
Doing so may cause a ire or
explosion.

Dust and Dirt
Do not expose your mobile

device to dust, dirt, or sand.

Cleaning solutions

Do not use harsh chemicals,
cleaning solvents, or strong
detergents to clean the mobile
device. Wipe it with a soft cloth
slightly dampened in a mild
soap-and-water solution. If the
mobile device has a retractable
camera lens, do not use soap
and water to clean the lens.
Use a blower or brush or lens
cleaning paper dampened in a
lens cleaning solution.

Shock or vibration
Do not drop, knock, or shake

the mobile device. Rough
handling can break internal
circuit boards.

Paint

Do not paint the mobile device.
Paint can clog the device’s
moving parts or ventilation
openings and prevent proper
operation.

Responsible Listening

Caution! Avoid potential hearing loss.

Damage to hearing occurs when a person is
exposed to loud sounds over time. The risk
of hearing loss increases as sound is played
louder and for longer durations.

Prolonged exposure to loud sounds
(including music) is the most common
cause of preventable hearing loss. Some
scientiic research suggests that using
portable audio devices, such as portable
music players and cell phones, at high
volume settings for long durations may
lead to permanent noise-induced hearing

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loss. This includes the use of headphones
(including headsets, earbuds, and
Bluetooth® or other wireless devices).

Exposure to very loud sound has also been
associated in some studies with tinnitus
(a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to
sound, and distorted hearing. Individual
susceptibility to noise-induced hearing
loss and potential hearing problem
varies. Additionally, the amount of sound
produced by a portable audio device varies
depending on the nature of the sound,
the device settings, and the headphones
that are used. As a result, there is no single
volume setting that is appropriate for
everyone or for every combination of
sound, settings, and equipment.

You should follow some common sense
recommendations when using any
portable audio device:

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• Always turn the volume down before
plugging the earphones into an audio
source.

• Set the volume in a quiet environment
and select the lowest volume at which
you can hear adequately.

• Be aware that you can adapt to higher
volume settings over time, not realizing
that the higher volume may be harmful to
your hearing.

• When using headphones, turn the
volume down if you cannot hear the
people speaking near you or if the person
sitting next to you can hear what you are
listening to.

• Do not turn the volume up to block out
noisy surroundings. If you choose to
listen to your portable device in a noisy
environment, use noise-cancelling
headphones to block out background