Samsung SPHL720 User Manual

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Manufacturer’s Warranty – page 17

General Terms and Conditions of Service – page 71

Important Message From Sprint – page 101

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“mobile device” or “cell phone” are used in this

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section to refer to your phone. 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, do
not use this device outside as a Wi-Fi hotspot or
in Wi-Fi Direct mode outside when using the

5.15-5.25 GHz band.

This section outlines the safety precautions
associated with using your phone. The terms

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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

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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

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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

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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
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

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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

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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
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

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(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:

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

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Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), and others to

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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;

● 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

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Bluetooth
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.

headsets and various types of

are required to meet RF exposure compliance

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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

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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

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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 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.

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

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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):

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

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● Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

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http://www.epa.gov/radtown/wireless­tech.html.

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

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

● 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

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

● US Food and Drug Administration:
http://www.fda.gov/Radiation­EmittingProducts/
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

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exceed the exposure limits for Radio Frequency

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(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.

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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

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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

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(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 1.0
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 phone with all
reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance
with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. The

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

Head: x.xx W/kg

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Body-worn: x.xx W/kg

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 http://transition.fcc.gov/oet/
rfsafety/sar.html. To find information that pertains
to a particular model phone, this site uses 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,

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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/specific­absorption-rate-sar-cellular-telephones.

FCC Radio Frequency Emission

This device meets the FCC Radio Frequency
Emission Guidelines.

FCC ID number: A3LSPHL720 [Model Number:
SPH-L720]

More information on the phone’s SAR can be
found from the following FCC website:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/

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FCC Part 15 Information to User

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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

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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.

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● 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.

Commercial Mobile Alerting System
("CMAS")

This device is also designed to receive CMAS
alerts, known as Personal Localized Alerting
Network ("PLAN") alerts. If your wireless
provider has chosen to participate in CMAS/
PLAN, alerts may be available while in the

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provider's coverage area. If you travel outside
your provider's coverage area, alerts may not be
available. For more information, please contact
your wireless provider.

Smart Practices While Driving

On the Road - Off 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

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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

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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-free device;

● Secure your phone within easy reach;

● Place calls when you are not moving;

● Plan calls when your car will be stationary;

● Do not engage in stressful or emotional

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conversations;

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

● Do not take notes or look up phone numbers
while driving;

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

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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 http://www.ctia.org

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Do not let the phone or battery come in

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Battery Use and Safety

Important:

●

Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, shred,
or otherwise attempt to change the form of
your battery

pressure on the battery. This can cause
leakage or an internal short-circuit, resulting
in overheating.

Handle and store batteries
properly to avoid injury or

. Most battery issues

damage

arise from improper handling of
batteries and, particularly, from
the continued use of damaged
batteries.

. Do not put a high degree of

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●

contact with liquids.

phone's circuits, leading to corrosion. Even
when the phone appears to be dry and
appears to operate normally, the circuitry
could slowly corrode and pose a safety
hazard. If the phone 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

●

. Excessive heating can damage the

source

phone or the battery and could cause the
phone or the battery to explode. Do not dry a
wet or damp battery with an appliance or
heat source such as a microwave oven, hair

Liquids can get into the

dryer, iron, or radiator. Avoid leaving your

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phone in your car in high temperatures.

Do not dispose of the phone or the battery in

●

. The phone or the battery may explode

a fire

when overheated.

Do not handle a damaged or leaking battery

●

Do not let leaking battery fluid come in
contact with your eyes, skin or clothing. For
safe disposal options, contact your nearest
Samsung-authorized service center.

Avoid dropping the cell phone

●

phone or the battery, especially on a hard
surface, can potentially cause damage to the
phone and battery. If you suspect damage to

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. Dropping the

the phone or battery, take it to a service
center for inspection.

Never use any charger or battery that is

●

damaged in any way

Do not allow the battery to touch metal

●

objects

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. Accidental short-circuiting can occur
when a metallic object (coin, key, jewelry, clip,
or pen) causes a direct connection between
the + and - terminals of the battery (metal
strips on the battery), for example when you
carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag.
Short-circuiting the terminals may damage
the battery or the object causing the
short-circuiting.

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Important: Use only Samsung-approved

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batteries, and recharge your
battery only with
Samsung-approved chargers
which are specifically designed
for your phone.

WARNING!

Use of a non-Samsung-approved battery or
charger may present a risk of fire, explosion,
leakage, or other hazard

does not cover damage to the phone caused
by non-Samsung-approved batteries and/or
chargers.

Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries

●

and chargers

. Samsung's warranty

. Some websites and

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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 phones,

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batteries, and charging devices could result
in damage to the equipment and a possible
risk of fire, explosion, or leakage, leading to
serious injuries, damages to your phone, or
other serious hazard

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Samsung Mobile Products and

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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 benefits
the environment. Batteries must be recycled or
disposed of properly.

Recycling programs for your mobile device,
batteries, and accessories may not be available
in your area.

We've made it easy for you to recycle your old
Samsung mobile device by working with

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respected take-back companies in every state
in the country.

Drop It Off

You can drop off your
Samsung-branded mobile device and
batteries for recycling at one of our
numerous Samsung Recycling Direct
(SM) locations. A list of these locations
may be found at:

http://pages.samsung.com/us/
recyclingdirect/
usactivities_environment_samsungrecycling
direct_locations.jsp

.

Samsung-branded devices and

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batteries will be accepted at these
locations for no fee.

Consumers may also recycle their used
mobile device or batteries at many retail
or carrier-provided locations where
mobile devices and batteries are sold.
Additional information regarding
specific locations may be found at:
http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/partnerships/
plugin/cellphone/index.htm
www.call2recycle.org/

Mail It In

The Samsung Mobile Take-Back
Program will provide Samsung

or at

http://

.

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customers with a free recycling mailing
label. Just go to

http://www.samsung.com/us/
aboutsamsung/citizenship/
usactivities_environment_samsungrecycling
direct.html?INT=STA_recyle_your_phone_pa
ge

and follow the instructions to print
out a free pre-paid postage label and
then send your old mobile device or
battery to the address listed, via U.S.
Mail, for recycling.

Dispose of unwanted electronics
through an approved recycler.

To find the nearest recycling location, go
to our website:

www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect

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Or call, [phone].

Follow local regulations regarding disposal of
mobile devices and batteries

Dispose of your mobile device and batteries in
accordance with local regulations. In some
areas, the disposal of these items in household
or business trash may be prohibited. Help us
protect the environment - recycle!

Warning!

Never dispose of batteries in a fire

because they may explode.

UL Certified Travel Charger

The Travel Charger for this phone has met
applicable UL safety requirements. Please

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adhere to the following safety instructions per
UL guidelines:

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ­S

VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

A

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

FOR CONNECTION TO A
SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

AMERICA, USE AN

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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

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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 significant 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 finger or a non-metallic stylus.

Using excessive force or a metallic object

when pressing on the touch-screen may

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damage the tempered glass surface and
void the warranty. For more information,
please refer to the “Standard Limited
Warranty”.

GPS

Certain Samsung mobile devices 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

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performance of location-based technology on
your mobile device.

Even with GPS, when you make an emergency
call:

● Always tell the emergency responder your
location to the best of your ability; and

● Remain on the mobile device for as long as
the emergency responder instructs you.

Navigation

Maps, directions, and other navigation-data,
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

confirm that the navigational instructions are

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consistent with what you see before following
them. All users should pay attention to road
conditions, closures, traffic, and all other
factors that may impact safe driving or walking.
Always obey posted road signs.

Emergency Calls

This mobile device, like any wireless mobile
device, operates using radio signals, wireless
and landline networks, as well as
user-programmed functions, which cannot
guarantee connection in all conditions, areas, or
circumstances.

Therefore, you should never rely solely on any
wireless mobile device for essential

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communications (medical emergencies, for
example). Before traveling in remote or
underdeveloped areas, plan an alternate
method of contacting emergency services
personnel. Remember, to make or receive any
calls, the mobile device must be switched on
and in a service area with adequate signal
strength.

Emergency calls may not be possible on all
wireless mobile device networks or when
certain network services and/or mobile device
features are in use. Check with local service
providers.

To make an emergency call

1. If the mobile device is not on, switch it on.

:

2. Key in the emergency number for your

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present location (for example, 911 or other
official emergency number). Emergency
numbers vary by location.

3. Press the “Send” key.

If certain features are in use (call blocking, for
example), you may first need to deactivate
those features before you can make an
emergency call. Consult your User Manual and
your local cellular service provider. When
making an emergency call, remember to give
all the necessary information as accurately as
possible. Remember that your mobile device
may be the only means of communication at

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the scene of an accident; do not cut off the call
until given permission to do so.

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 fulfill 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

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dryer, because this may damage the
mobile device and could cause a fire or
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
fire or explosion.

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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.

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

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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 scientific research suggests that using
portable audio devices, such as portable music

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.

players and cell phones, at high volume settings
for long durations may lead to permanent
noise-induced hearing loss.

This includes the use of headphones (including
headsets, earbuds, and Bluetooth
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

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or other