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Consumer Information on Wireless Phones

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

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.

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Contents SGH-a117 Series Intellectual Property Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Table of Contents Changing Your Settings Removing the Battery Getting StartedActivating Your Phone Installing the SIM Card Installing the BatteryRemoving the SIM Card Charging a Battery Powering On or Off the Phone Low Battery IndicatorSetting Up Your Voice Mail Accessing Your Voice MailChanging the Voice Mail Number Understanding Your Phone Features of Your PhoneKeys Open View of Your PhoneClosed View of Your Phone Icons Internal Display LayoutSelecting Options Selecting Functions and OptionsCommand Keys Navigation Key Send KeyMaking a Call Call FunctionsMaking an International Call Correcting a Dialed NumberEnding a Call Adjusting the Call VolumeRedialing the Last Number Making a Call from the Address BookAnswering a Call Recent CallsViewing Missed Calls Data Volume Call TimeDeleting a Missed Call Data Call Time Quiet ModeOptions During a Call Speakerphone KeyCall Options Press the key to dial the second callSwitching off the Microphone Mute Muting or Sending Key TonesSearching for a Number in Address Book Call Waiting Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling Menu NavigationMenu Navigation Menu Outline Using ShortcutsMEdia Net Address Book Shows only if supported by your SIM card Entering Text Changing the Text Input ModeEnter a Word in T9 Mode Using T9 ModeAdd a New Word into the T9 Dictionary Using Alphabet ModeUsing Numbers Entering SymbolsUnderstanding Your Address Book Using Contacts ListDialing a Number from Address Book Finding an Address Book EntryStoring a Number in the Phone’s Memory Adding a New ContactStoring a Number in the SIM Card Speed Dial Finding My Own Phone Number Changing a Number Assigned to a KeyDeleting Speed Dial Entries Management FDN ListCopy All to Phone Delete AllMemory Status Creating and Sending New Messages MessagingViewing a Message Retrieving New MessagesUsing Message Options Options for the InboxOptions for a Text Message Settings Using Message TemplatesMemory Status Changing Your Settings Set SoundIncoming Calls Quiet Mode Power On/Off ToneSet Display Keypad ToneBrightness WallpaperLCD Contrast BacklightTime & Date Set PhoneShow Caller Information Extra Settings LanguageGreeting Message Network Services Call ForwardingCall Barring SIM Dependent Network Selection SIM Dependent Caller ID SecurityPIN Check Change PINChange Password Lock ApplicationsSIM Lock Reset Settings FDN ModeChange PIN2 Reset Settings Changing Your Settings Applications CalculatorConverter World Time Access a WAP Site WAPLaunching the WAP Browser Selecting and Using Menu Options Navigating the WAP BrowserEntering Text in the WAP Browser Accessing a WAP Site Using Favorites Using FavoritesStoring a URL Address Editing a BookmarkDownloading Multimedia Files Clearing the CacheDeleting a Bookmark Changing the WAP Profiles Health and Safety Information Health and Safety InformationExposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Page Consumer Information on Wireless Phones Samsung Mobile Products and RecyclingUL Certified Travel Adapter What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?What is FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Health and Safety Information What are the results of the research done already? Consumer Information on Wireless Phones What about children using wireless phones? Page Road Safety Responsible Listening American Academy of Audiology Operating Environment Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic DevicesHearing Aids Implantable Medical DevicesOther Medical Devices VehiclesEmergency Calls Potentially Explosive EnvironmentsRestricting Childrens access to your Phone Other Important Safety InformationFCC Notice and Cautions FCC NoticeUnderstanding the Power Save Feature Getting the Most Out of Your Signal ReceptionProduct Performance Understanding How Your Phone OperatesAvailability of Various Features/Ring Tones Battery Standby and Talk TimeBattery Precautions Battery Precautions Care and Maintenance Standard Limited Warranty Warranty InformationPage Standard Limited Warranty Precautions for Transfer and Disposal Standard Limited Warranty Index PIN Warranty Information