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“Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of 

the type emitted by wireless phones;

 

 

“Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure 

to the user that is not necessary for device function; and

 

 

“Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best 

possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on 

human health.

 

FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that 

have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated 

efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working 

group:

 

 

“National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

 

 

“Environmental Protection Agency

 

 

“Federal Communications Commission

 

 

“Occupational Safety and Health Administration

 

 

“National Telecommunications and Information Administration

 

The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working 

group activities, as well.

 

FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal 

Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United 

States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. 

FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about 

wireless phones.

 

FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks 

rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the 

wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these 

base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can 

get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the primary subject 

of the safety questions discussed in this document.

 

What are the results of the research done already?

 

The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many 

studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal 

experiments investigating the effects of radio frequency energy (RF) 

exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting 

results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal 

studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate 

the development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the 

studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had 

been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals so 

as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other 

studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These 

conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use 

wireless phones, so we don't know with certainty what the results of such 

studies mean for human health.

 

Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 

Summary of Contents for SGHT589R

Page 1: ...User manual SGH T589 Draft 4 2010 07 22 Only for Marketing...

Page 2: ...or additional information Refer to pages with related information for example p 12 represents see page 12 Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example In Men...

Page 3: ...ic functions Turn your phone on and off Access menus Customise your phone Use basic call functions Send and view messages Add and find contacts troubleshooting safety and usage information Comply with...

Page 4: ...y to high external pressure which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating Avoid interference with pacemakers Maintain a minimum of 15 cm 6 inches between mobile phones and pacemakers to...

Page 5: ...Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries Prevent batteries fr...

Page 6: ...scharge and must be recharged before use Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Use batteries only for their intended purpose Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care Do not remove...

Page 7: ...ined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power level...

Page 8: ...g wireless phones There is no proof however that wireless phones are absolutely safe Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy RF in the microwave range while being used They also emit...

Page 9: ...the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves the RF exposures that people get from these base s...

Page 10: ...in measuring actual RF exposure during day to day use of wireless phones Many factors affect this measurement such as the angle at which the phone is held or which model of phone is used What is FDA d...

Page 11: ...he measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will redu...

Page 12: ...ctromagnetic interference EMI of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of...

Page 13: ...ntion off the road 2 When available use a hands free device If possible add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free accessories available t...

Page 14: ...on Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference or danger When connecting the p...

Page 15: ...vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Posted Facilities Switc...

Page 16: ...ene of an accident do not cut off the call until given permission to do so Restricting Children s access to your Phone Your phone is not a toy Children should not be allowed to play with it because th...

Page 17: ...aid accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone Although your phone is quite sturdy it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken Avoid dropping hitting bending or sitting on it Only qual...

Page 18: ...operly and maintaining safe satisfactory service Place the mobile phone s acoustic output next to your ear for proper orientation Do not tamper or alter the phone s antenna Don t use the phone if the...

Page 19: ...tery at room temperature A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work even when the battery is fully charged Li ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 C 32 F Do...

Page 20: ...age inside the phone changes color In this case phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer s warranty even if the warranty for your phone has not expired If your phone has a flash or l...

Page 21: ...d waste at the end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbols Hg Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006 66 If...

Page 22: ...d missed or received numbers Power Menu exit Turn the phone on and off press and hold End a call In Menu mode cancel input and return to Idle mode Alpha numeric Enter numbers letters and special chara...

Page 23: ...using the phone for the first time you must charge the battery 1 Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone 2 Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction ja...

Page 24: ...ch as aeroplane and hospitals To switch to the offline profile in Menu mode select Settings Phone profiles Offline Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where...

Page 25: ...or the profile and press Options Save 4 Customise the sound settings as desired 5 When you are finished press Save 6 Select a wallpaper Idle mode 1 In Menu mode select Settings Display and light Home...

Page 26: ...Options Open to select submenus if necessary 5 Press Save 6 To access an item from the simplified menus 7 In Idle mode press OK 8 Scroll to the menu item you want and press OK Lock your phone 1 In Men...

Page 27: ...button To end a call press the headset button Send and view messages Learn to send or view text SMS multimedia MMS or email messages Send a text or multimedia message 1 In Menu mode select Messages C...

Page 28: ...select an alternate word from the list that appears Number Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a number Symbol Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to select a symbol View text or multi...

Page 29: ...set for the phone Enter PIN When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card You can disable this feature by using the...

Page 30: ...e poor audio quality Move to another area and try again When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again You select a contact to call...

Page 31: ...terference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicable...

Page 32: ...Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider...

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