Samsung SGH-a117 Series manual

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Consumer Information on Wireless Phones

In February 2002, the Federal trade Commission (FTC) charged two companies that sold devices that claimed to protect wireless phone users from radiation with making false and unsubstantiated claims. According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim.

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 now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.

FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.

Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations (Updated 12/1/2006):

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

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): http://www.epa.gov/radiation/

Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA): http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html

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

World Health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.int/peh-emf/

Health and Safety Information

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Contents SGH-a117 Series Intellectual Property Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Table of Contents Changing Your Settings Getting Started Removing the BatteryActivating Your Phone Installing the Battery Installing the SIM CardRemoving the SIM Card Charging a Battery Powering On or Off the Phone Low Battery IndicatorAccessing Your Voice Mail Setting Up 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 BookRecent Calls Answering a CallViewing Missed Calls Call Time Data VolumeDeleting a Missed Call Data Call Time Quiet ModeOptions During a Call Speakerphone KeyCall Options Press the key to dial the second callMuting or Sending Key Tones Switching off the Microphone MuteSearching for a Number in Address Book Call Waiting Menu Navigation Accessing a Menu Function by ScrollingMenu 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 Changing a Number Assigned to a Key Finding My Own Phone NumberDeleting Speed Dial Entries Management FDN ListCopy All to Phone Delete AllMemory Status Creating and Sending New Messages MessagingViewing a Message Retrieving New MessagesOptions for the Inbox Using Message OptionsOptions for a Text Message Settings Using Message TemplatesMemory Status Set Sound Changing Your SettingsIncoming Calls Quiet Mode Power On/Off ToneSet Display Keypad ToneBrightness WallpaperLCD Contrast BacklightSet Phone Time & DateShow Caller Information Language Extra SettingsGreeting Message Call Forwarding Network ServicesCall Barring SIM Dependent Network Selection SIM Dependent Caller ID SecurityPIN Check Change PINLock Applications Change PasswordSIM Lock FDN Mode Reset SettingsChange PIN2 Reset Settings Changing Your Settings Calculator ApplicationsConverter World Time WAP Access a WAP SiteLaunching the WAP Browser Navigating the WAP Browser Selecting and Using Menu OptionsEntering Text in the WAP Browser Accessing a WAP Site Using Favorites Using FavoritesStoring a URL Address Editing a BookmarkClearing the Cache Downloading Multimedia FilesDeleting a Bookmark Changing the WAP Profiles Health and Safety Information Health and Safety InformationExposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Page Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Consumer Information on Wireless PhonesUL Certified Travel Adapter Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?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 OperatesBattery Standby and Talk Time Availability of Various Features/Ring TonesBattery 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