Samsung PM-A740 manual Performance and Safety, Getting the Most Out of Your Reception

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Performance and Safety

Getting the Most Out of Your Reception

Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength

The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. If you’re inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception.

Understanding the Power Save Feature

If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key. Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message displays on the screen. When a signal is found, your phone returns to standby mode.

Understanding How Your Phone Operates

Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it's turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals.

When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.

Knowing Radio Frequency Safety

The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below.

In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI's 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals. More than 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities, government health agencies and industries developed this updated standard after reviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted a hybrid standard consisting of the

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Contents Sprint PCS Vision SM Picture Phone PM-A740 by Samsung Sprint PCS Service 6XJ19.09LMa740112904F7 Table of Contents Sprint PCS Service Features Terms and Conditions & Warranty Information How to Use This Guide Welcome and thank you for choosing SprintGetting Advanced Phone Service Information Getting Started Setting up your service You choose the way Your Sprint PCS Account Passwords My Voicemail Password isMy Sprint PCS Vision Password is Finding your phone’s ESNSprint PCS Clear PaySM Program If your service gets turned off Sprint PCS Phone Number Sprint PCS Vision User Name Quick, easy options to manage your account Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint Use your Sprint PCS Phone pressPage Basics of Your Sprint PCS Phone Your New Sprint PCS Phone Your Phone’s Features BasicsPage Basics Viewing the Display Screen Basics Page Turning Your Phone On Setting the LanguageTurning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone OffUsing the Battery and Charger Installing and Removing the BatteryCharging the Battery To use the travel chargerMaking Calls Signal StrengthMaking and Answering Calls Answering CallsEntering Text Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Controlling Your Roaming ExperienceCall Guard Feature Availability T9 English, Alpha, Symbol, and Number Using ContactsSaving Phone Numbers Finding Phone Numbers Making a Call From Your ContactsTo access airplane mode Changing Your Phone’s SettingsAirplane Mode Press for Airplane ModePress for Ringer Volume or for Key Tone Adjusting the Ringer and Key Beep VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume During a Call Changing the GreetingTTY Use With Sprint PCS Service Sending and Receiving Messages Setting Up Your VoicemailAccessing Your Voicemail From Another Phone Retrieving Your Voicemail MessagesCall Waiting Sprint PCS Service FeaturesCall Forwarding Three-Way Calling Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM Sprint PCS VisionSM Getting Started With Sprint PCS VisionMessaging Sprint PCS Vision ServicesSprint PCS Picture MailSM GamesScreen Savers Accessing Sprint PCS Vision ServicesWeb Sprint PCS Vision Symbols on Your Screen Sprint PCS Vision Billing InformationYour Phone’s Special Features Built-in CameraPictures menu Preview menuTo delete pictures To assign pictures to phone tasks Contacts Match Additional FeaturesAbbreviated Dialing Press for Contacts MatchScheduler Alarm ClockVoice Memo LocationAccessories for Your Phone Travel Adapter How to OrderPortable Hands-Free Car Kit Leather CasePage Safety and Terms & Conditions Performance and Safety Getting the Most Out of Your ReceptionUsing Your Phone While Driving Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your PhoneMaintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance Following Safety Guidelines Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic DevicesTurning Off Your Phone Before Flying Restricting Children’s Access to Your PhoneTurning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Protecting Your Battery Caring for the BatteryDisposal of Lithium Ion LiIon Batteries FCC Notice Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC NoticeBody-Worn Operation Specific Absorption Rates SAR for Wireless Phones FCC Radiofrequency EmissionOwner’s Record User’s Guide Proprietary NoticeTerms and Conditions Warranty Information Terms and Conditions of ServicesSafety/ Terms & Conditions Page Safety/ Terms & Conditions Page Safety/ Terms & Conditions Page Safety/ Terms & Conditions Page Safety/ Terms & Conditions Terms of Picture Mail Service EligibilityPhoto Loss Picture Mail PasswordMembership Fees Use of Related SoftwareMember Conduct Privacy Statement Privacy PolicyAnonymous Information Advertisements On Sprint Websites Disclosure To Third Parties Security Usage and Storage No Resale of Service or SoftwareProprietary Rights Changes to the Service and Termination of the Service DisclaimersPage Indemnity General ProvisionsPage Manufacturer’s Warranty Standard Limited WarrantyPage Safety/ Terms & Conditions Page Safety/ Terms & Conditions