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Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal 

situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone.

Safety warnings

Keep your phone away from small children and pets

Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small 

children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury 

if swallowed.

Protect your hearing

Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your 

hearing. Use only the minimum volume setting necessary 

to hear your conversation or music.

Install mobile phones and equipment with caution

Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in 

your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid placing your phone and 

accessories near or in an air bag deployment area. Improperly 

installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bags 

infl ate rapidly.

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User’s Guide

•  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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safety and usage information

Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care

•  Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifi cally 

designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can 

cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.

•  Never dispose of batteries in a fi re. Follow all local regulations when 

disposing used batteries.

•  Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices, such as 

microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when 

overheated.

•  Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery 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 avoid potential interference, as recommended by 

manufacturers and the independent research group, Wireless

Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your 

phone is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn 

off the phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pace-

maker or medical device for guidance.

Safety precautions

Drive safely at all times

Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that 

restrict the use of mobile phones while driving. Use hands-free acces-

sories to increase your safety when possible.

Follow all safety warnings and regulations

Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in 

a certain area.

Use only Samsung-approved accessories

Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause 

injury.

Turn off the phone near medical equipment

Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or 

health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and 

directions from medical personnel.

Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an 

aircraft

Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all 

airline regulations and turn off your phone or switch to a mode that 

disables the wireless functions when directed by airline personnel.

Protect batteries and chargers from damage

•  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 from contacting metal objects, as this can create a 

connection between the + and - terminals of your batteries and lead 

to temporary or permanent battery damage. 

• Never use a damaged charger or battery.

Handle your phone carefully and sensibly

•  Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can cause serious 

damage. Do not handle your phone with wet hands. Water damage 

to your phone can void your manufacturer’s warranty.

•  Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent 

damage to moving parts.

•   Your phone is a complex electronic device—protect it from impacts 

and rough handling to avoid serious damage.

•   Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent 

proper operation.

•  Avoid using the phone’s camera fl ash or light close to the eyes of 

children or animals.

•  Your phone and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to 

magnetic fi elds. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with 

magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with 

magnetic fi elds for extended periods of time.

Avoid interference with other electronic devices

Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere 

with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such 

as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic 

devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your 

electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.

Important usage information

Use your phone in the normal position

Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.

Allow only qualifi ed personnel to service your phone

Allowing unqualifi ed personnel to service your phone may result in 

damage to your phone and will void your warranty.

Ensure maximum battery and charger life

•  Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may 

shorten battery life.

•  Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged 

before use.

•  Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.

•  Use batteries only for their intended purpose.

Handle UIM cards and memory cards with care

•  Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing 

information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the 

card or phone.

•  Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise 

from other devices.

•  Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life span of memory 

cards.

•  Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your fi ngers or 

metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.

Ensure access to emergency services

Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas 

or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, 

plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel.

SAR information

Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed 

and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to 

radio frequency (RF) energy set by the European Union (EU) Council. 

These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish 

permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The 

guidelines are based on the safety standards that were developed by 

independent scientifi  c organisations through periodic and thorough 

evaluation of scientifi  c studies.

The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure 

the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a unit of 

measurement

known as Specifi  c Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the 

EU Council is 2.0W/kg. 

Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments

Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or near 

fuels or chemicals. Turn off your phone whenever directed by warning 

signs or instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or fi re in and 

around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting areas. 

Do not store or carry fl ammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials 

in the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or accessories.

Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries

When sending text messages or playing games on your phone, hold 

the phone with a relaxed grip, press the buttons lightly, use special 

features that reduce the number of buttons you have to press

(such as templates and predictive text), and take frequent breaks.

Summary of Contents for SCH-B279

Page 1: ...hands Water damage to your phone can void your manufacturer s warranty Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts Your phone is a complex electronic device protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage Do not paint your phone as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation Avoid using the phone s camera flash or light cl...

Page 2: ... the recipient list 5 Press Search to open your contact list 6 Scroll to a contact and press OK 7 When you finish selecting the contacts press OK to return to the recipient list 8 Press OK to save the recipients 9 Scroll down and press Edit to enter the sender s name 10 Press Save and enter your password and press OK You will be prompted to create and confirm a password for deactivation of the mobil...

Page 3: ...blish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on the safety standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and through evaluation of scientific studies The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for wireless phones ...

Page 4: ...equirement for safe exposure The tests are performed in positions and locations e g at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC for each model While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions they all meet the government requirement The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated a...

Page 5: ...IA http www wow com com U S Food and Drug Administration FDA http www fda gov cdrh consumer World Health Organization WHO http www who int peh emf en Precautions when using batteries Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Use the battery only for its intended purpose If you use the phone near the network s base station it uses less power talk and standby time are greatly affec...

Page 6: ... coin 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 Dispose used batteries in accordance with local regulations Always recycle Do not dispose batteries in a fire Road safety Your ...

Page 7: ...y and assess the traffic if possible place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary If you need to make a call while moving dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make the people with whom you are talking aware that you ...

Page 8: ...ded that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives Pacemakers P...

Page 9: ...is information Switch off your phone in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative reg...

Page 10: ...ins chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Emergency calls This phone like any wireless phone operates using radio signals wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions Therefore you should never rely solely on any wire...

Page 11: ...re or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone its parts or accessories For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that an air bag inflates with great force Do not place objects including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If wireless equipment is improperly installed and ...

Page 12: ...phone s electronic circuit boards Do not drop knock or shake the phone Rough handling can break internal circuit boards Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap and water solution Do not paint the phone Paint can clog the device s moving parts and prevent proper operation Do not put the phone in ...

Page 13: ...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 ...

Page 14: ...o transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on safety standards that were developed by independe...

Page 15: ...this model phone as reported to FCC are CDMA Head Max 1 12 W Kg Body Max 1 32 W Kg Body worn operations are restricted to Samsung supplied approved or none Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1 5cm separation between the device including its antenna whether extended or retracted and the user s body None compliance to the above restrictions may violate FCC RF...

Page 16: ...irst responsibility A wireless phone can be an invaluable tool but good judgment must be exercised at all times while driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or not The basic lessons are ones we all learned as teenagers Driving requires alertness caution and courtesy It requires a heavy dose of basic common sense keep your head up keep your eyes on the road check your mirrors frequently and w...

Page 17: ...reless phone within easy reach Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach and where you can grab it without removing your eyes from the road If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time if possible let your voice mail answer it for you 4 Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving if necessa...

Page 18: ... you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous situations with your phone at your side help is only three numbers away Dial 9 1 1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire traffic accident road hazard or medical emergency Remember it is a free call on your wireless phone 9 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies Your wireless phone provides you a perfect oppo...

Page 19: ...m com consumer issues driving articles cfm ID 85 Appendix C Consumer Update on Wireless Phones U S Food and Drug Administration 1 What kinds of phones are the subject of this update The term wireless phone refers here to hand held wireless phones with built in antennas often called cell mobile or PCS phones These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radio frequency energy RF ...

Page 20: ...dditional research In some cases other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results 3 What is FDA s role concerning the safety of wireless phones Under the law FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold as it does with new drugs or medical devices Howev...

Page 21: ...nsibilities 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 po...

Page 22: ...sment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world 5 What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone If there is a risk from these products 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 ste...

Page 23: ...ses brain tumors or other ill effects Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists 7 Do hands free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones there is no reason to believe that han...

Page 24: ...a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim 9 What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment Radio frequency energy RF from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices For this reason FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference EMI of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones This test method is no...

Page 25: ...ausing chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in the 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 Decembe...

Page 26: ...easurement such as the angle at which the phone is held or which model of phone is used 12 Which other federal agencies have responsibilities related to potential RF health effects Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations FCC RF Safety Program http www fcc gov oet rfsafety Environmental Protection Agency EPA http www...

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