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Samsung SCH-U510 User Manual

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English. 08/2006. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-xxxxA...
  • Page 2 SCH-U510 User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Important Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service safety station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switch off in an aircraft precautions Wireless phones can cause interference.
  • Page 4 Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area and Use only Samsung-approved accessories and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 5: Features

    About this Guide • 3G Your phone is capable of operating in This User’s Guide provides you with condensed a 3G environment, allowing much information about how to use your phone. To quickly greater data transfer speed and learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get video streaming.
  • Page 6 • Web browser • Name card Access the wireless web to get up- Create name cards with your number to-the-minute information and a and profile. Whenever introducing wide variety of media content. yourself to others, use this convenient electronic name card. •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Play MP3s.............. 17 Contents Browse the web............18 Use Phonebook ............18 Send messages ............20 Unpack View messages............21 Make sure you have each item Use Bluetooth ............22 Use a memory card..........23 Your phone Enter text Buttons, features, and locations T9 English, Alphabet, 123, and Symbol modes Get started Call functions...
  • Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <ao VIVO> in Idle mode. 1 Calls p. 38 4 Play 3G p. 44 1 New message p. 53 9 Tools p. 64 2 Received p. 54 1 All Calls p. 38 1 Player 3G p.

  • Page 9: Unpack

    Battery Memory card User’s Guide MP3 backward Camera key Delete/Cancel MP3 Player You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. Dial key Alphanumeric The items supplied with your phone Headset/ keys Special function Adapter jack and the accessories available at your...

  • Page 10: Get Started

    Get started Plug the adapter into a standard AC wallet. First steps to operating your phone When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter Install and charge the phone from the power outlet. Install the battery. Reattach the battery Remove the adapter from the phone.

  • Page 11: Power On Or Off

    Get started Power on or off Keypad lock When you close the phone, the keypad lock feature Switch on 1. Open the phone. locks the exposed keys to avoid accidental key presses. Do not turn on Press and hold [ / ]. 2.

  • Page 12: Keys And Display

    Keys and display Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently dialed, missed, or received. Key(s) Description Delete characters from the display. Display missed calls and events, if you have. Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.
  • Page 13 Get started Display End a call. Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. Layout Icons In Menu mode, cancel input and return display various icons. the phone to Idle mode. Text and graphics display messages, In Idle mode, enter the Multimedia instructions, and menu.

  • Page 14: Access Menu Functions

    Access menu functions New SMS message New MMS message Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are keys New SMS & MMS message using. The bottom line of the New voicemail display indicates their current role. New push message New push message &...

  • Page 15: Customize Your Phone

    Get started Customize your phone Select an 1. Press the appropriate soft key. option 2. Press the Navigation keys to 1. In Idle mode, press <ao VIVO> Display move to the next or previous and select My Vivo → Idioma/ language option.
  • Page 16 You can customize the appearance of Menu mode You can set wallpaper for the idle Idle mode Menu mode. appearance screen on the displays. wallpaper For Menu Style: For the main display: 1. In Idle mode, press <ao VIVO>. 1. In Idle mode, press <ao VIVO> 2.
  • Page 17 Get started You can set the Navigation keys to You can change the banner on the Menu Display function as shortcuts to access your main display. shortcuts Banner favorite menus. 1. In Idle mode, press <ao VIVO> 1. In Idle mode, press <ao VIVO> and select My Vivo →...

  • Page 18: Make/Answer Calls

    Make/Answer calls You can protect the phone against Phone lock unauthorized use with a phone 1. In Idle mode, enter an area Make a call password. code and phone number. 1. In Idle mode, press <ao VIVO> 2. Press [ and select Settings →...

  • Page 19: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] and Record a video select Camcorder to turn on Begin with your camera, the MP3 player, the web, and the camcorder. other special features 2. Press [ ] or [OK] to start Use the camera recording.

  • Page 20: Play Mp3S

    Play MP3s 1. In Idle mode, press [MP3]. Play MP3 files 2. During playback, use the Use these methods: Copy MP3 files following keys: to the phone • Download from the wireless • ]: pauses or resumes p. 44 playback. •...

  • Page 21: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone Browse the web Use Phonebook Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access the As a new entry: wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services Add an entry and information and to download of web content. 1.
  • Page 22 4. Enter the first few letters of the 1. In Idle mode, press <ao VIVO> Create and name you want, enter a speed and select Phonehook → send a name dial number, or select a caller vCard. card group. 2. Press <Options> and select 5.

  • Page 23: Send Messages

    Step outside the phone Send messages 5. Select Add sound. 6. Add a music file, sound clip, 1. In Idle mode, press <ao VIVO> Send a text voice memo. and select Messages → New message (SMS) Message → SMS message. 7.

  • Page 24: View Messages

    View messages When a notification appears: Access When a notification appears: 1. Press [ ]. The phone dials the voicemails View a text voicemail center. message Press <View>. The message displays. 2. Follow the instructions from the system. From the Inbox: From the Messages menu: 1.

  • Page 25: Use Bluetooth

    Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth 1. In Idle mode, press <ao VIVO> Search for and Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology and select Settings → pair with a enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth → Trusted devices. Bluetooth Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 26: Use A Memory Card

    Use a memory card • Keep cards away from small Using the supplied microSD memory card, you can children or pets. enlarge your phone’s memory capacity so that you can • Do not expose cards in a place store more photos, video clips, and music files. subject to electro static discharge and/or electrical •...
  • Page 27 Step outside the phone 3. Slide a memory card into the Using a card adapter and a USB Insert a Use a card card slot, with the label side card reader/writer, you can read memory card adapter face up. the card on a PC. (continued) 1.

  • Page 28: Enter Text

    For example, press [ 4 ], [ 3 ], [ 5 ], [ 5 ], and [ 6 ] to Enter text enter Hello in T9 English mode. T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it T9 English, Alphabet, 123, and Symbol modes may change with each key that you press.

  • Page 29: Using Alphabet Mode

    Enter text Using Alphabet mode • Press [ ] to change case. • Press [ ] to insert a space. Press the appropriate key until the character you want • Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. appears on the display. •...

  • Page 30: Call Functions

    Making a call from Phonebook Call functions Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook. Advanced calling features p. 49 Making a call You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently called phone numbers to specific 1.

  • Page 31: Ending A Call

    Call functions 6. After connecting, wait for a prompt from the DTMF tones are the tones you hear when you press system, and then press [ ] at each prompt, if the number keys. DTMF tones allow you to communicate with computerized telephone systems, applicable.

  • Page 32: Options During A Call

    Options during a call • Press and hold [ / ] to mute the ringer. You can access a number of functions during a call. Viewing missed calls Adjusting the volume during a call If you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed and the phone number Use [ / ] to adjust the earpiece volume during a call.
  • Page 33 Call functions 1. During a call, make another call or answer a • Planner : access the Planner menu. second call. The first caller is placed on hold. Voice privacy : encrypt the voice channel so that • 2. Press [3] + [ ] to begin with the three-way call.

  • Page 34: Menu Functions

    1. Access the Camera menu to turn on the camera Menu functions and switch the display to Capture mode. You can also press and hold [ ] in Idle mode. All menu options listed 2. Make any desired adjustments. • Press <...
  • Page 35 Menu functions • Flash : determine the use of the flash. Hide icon : hide or display the camera icons on the screen. Self timer : set a time delay before the camera • Histogram : hide or display a histogram showing takes a photo.
  • Page 36 • My photos : access the My photos folder. 5. To Press < Options >. Camcorder use video options p. 34 send the video clip via < Send >. You can record a video of what is displayed on the camcorder screen and save it.
  • Page 37 Menu functions MMS Mode : record a video clip of up to 15 Using video options seconds for adding to an MMS message. The video After recording a video clip, press < Options > to clip is saved in H.263 format. access the following options: Normal Mode : record a video of up to 1 hour.
  • Page 38 You can view your photos as a slide show, a sequential • Move : move the file to another folder. presentation of each photo in the current folder. Zoom : zoom in or out. • 1. From the file list, press < Options > and select Resize : change the image size.
  • Page 39 Menu functions • List view / Thumbnail view : change the file view My videos mode. Use this menu to access the video clips you have Rename : change the file name. • recorded or saved on a memory card. •...
  • Page 40 • Information : access the file properties. Function • More videos: access the web page preset by your Returns to the file list. service provider to download the file you want. Down Stops playback. Settings Using video options Use this menu to change the default settings for the While viewing the file list, press <...

  • Page 41: Calls

    Menu functions Calls Accessing a call record (Menu 1) 1. Press [Left] or [Right] to move to another call Use this menu to view the calls you have dialed, type. received, or missed, and the length of calls. 2. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the call list. To access this menu, press <...

  • Page 42: Data Time

    Downloads This feature is not intended to be used for billing (Menu 2) purposes. Use this menu to download a variety of Brew Last call : check the length of your last call. • applications from the preset Brew server and change the brew settings.

  • Page 43: Viewing Help Information

    Menu functions 2. Select Catalog . You are connected to the • View Log : show the records of your associated brew server by your service provider downloading. and you can browse the available applications. Viewing help information When Airtime Warnings is set to All Enabled, you are prompted to connect to the server.

  • Page 44: My Vivo

    My Vivo • Help : access the information for changing the (Menu 3) properties for Menu mode. The My Vivo menu enables you to change Menu To view brief information about a menu, scroll to the mode settings, shortcut settings, sound settings, menu you want and press <...
  • Page 45 Menu functions Volume • Disconnect : set the phone to beep when a call is (Menu 3.3.1) disconnected from the system. Use this menu to adjust the ringtone volume for Signal fade : set the phone to beep when a •...

  • Page 46: Display

    Display Clock style : select a clock style and display the (Menu 3.4) clock. Use this menu to change settings for the display and Dual clock : display a dual clock. light. PIMS : display your personal information, such as Phone design (Menu 3.4.1) your schedule.

  • Page 47: Idioma/Language

    Menu functions Save mode : use the backlight only between 8:00 Player 3G (Menu 4.1) AM and 4:50 PM. Doing this saves the battery Use this menu to access the website preset by your power. service provider and download media files. You can •...
  • Page 48 3. Press [ OK ] to select the files to be added and then Accessing the play list press < Add >. From the MP3 player screen, press [Up]. You can also press < Add > to add all files in the Press <...

  • Page 49: Photos/Images

    Menu functions Playing MP3 files using the headset Video clips recorded on other devices, such as camcorders, may not play correctly. You can control the MP3 player using the button on the headset with the phone closed. Musics (Menu 4.5) During playback, the button works as follows: This menu displays MP3 files you have downloaded or Press...

  • Page 50: Tones

    • Lock / Unlock : lock the file to protect it from being Using file list options deleted, or unlock the file. From the file list, press < Options > to access the Erase : delete the selected file. • following options: •...

  • Page 51: Memory Info

    Menu functions Downloading tone files • View : open the corresponding item. 1. On the Tones screen, scroll to the More tone Delete : delete the selected licence key. • option. Information : access the properties of the licence • 2.

  • Page 52: Phonebook

    Phonebook Using Phonebook options (Menu 5) While viewing contact details, press <Options> to You can store phone numbers with associated names access the following options: in your phone’s memory called Phonebook to make it • Set speed #: assign a speed dial number to the easy for you to make a call without having to selected number.

  • Page 53: Voice Mail

    Menu functions • Set speed #: assign a speed dial number to the Add new entry (Menu 5.4) selected number. Use this menu to add a new entry to Phonebook. • Set group: assign a speed dial number to the 1.

  • Page 54: Speed Dial

    5. Press [ OK ] Managing speed dial entries 6. Select Yes to save the entry. From the Speed dial screen, scroll to Assigned on the top line and press < Options > to access the following Speed dial (Menu 5.5) options: •...

  • Page 55: My Info

    Menu functions Changing the ringer melody • Copy : copy the file to another folder. 1. Scroll to the group you want. Move : move the file to another folder. • 2. Press < Options > and select Ringer . Lock / Unlocked : lock the file to protect it from •...

  • Page 56: Messages

    Messages • To insert a text template to text, press (Menu 6) < Options > and select Canned text . Use the Messages menu to send and receive text 4. Press < Send > to send the message. messages and multimedia messages. You can also use voicemail and web alert message features.

  • Page 57: Received

    Menu functions 9. Enter the message subject and press [ OK ]. Received (Menu 6.2) 10. Select Add vCard . Use this menu to access all of the messages you have 11. Attach your name card or a Phonebook entry as a received.

  • Page 58: Sent

    Using message options While viewing the message list, press < Options > to access the following options: While viewing a message, press < Options > to access Forward : forward the message to other people. • the following options: • Move: move the message to the Saved foler.

  • Page 59: Voice Mail

    Menu functions While viewing a message, press < Options > to access • Recipient : view the recipient’s phone number or the following options: e-mail address. Call : dial the recipient’s phone number. Lock / Unlock : lock the message to protect it from •...

  • Page 60: Messenger

    Messenger Canned text (Menu 6.5) You can access embedded text templates or create Use this menu to access the WAP browser Instant ones with the sentences you use frequently so that Messenger (IM) service. you can use in composing an SMS message. For further details about this service, contact your Press <...

  • Page 61: Saved

    Menu functions Saved When a message has been received, you can: (Menu 6.9) Press < View > to view the message immediately. • This folder stores messages you have moved from the The phone retrieve the message from the web Receive or Sent folder.

  • Page 62: Messages P

    • Prompt : the phone prompts you to save the Receive settings (Menu 6.12.2) message. You can configure default SMS/MMS settings for Not save : the phone does not save the • receiving messages. message in the Sent folder. Setting a SMS message •...
  • Page 63 Menu functions Message alert: You can set how the phone alerts Auto download : set whether or not your phone you to new messages during a call. automatically downloads new messages from the MMS server. • On: the phone alerts you with a beep and displays the corresponding icon.

  • Page 64: Memory Info

    Anti-Spam Voice Portal (Menu 6.12.6) (Menu 7.2) Use this menu to specify phone numbers so that Use this menu to access this voice-activated service messages received from the numbers are deleted from and get audio content, such as headline news, the phone automatically.
  • Page 65 Menu functions Home Guides and Leisure Use this menu to connect your phone to the network You can access the guide and leisure web page and get and load the homepage of the wireless web service information about cultural activities. provider.
  • Page 66 Cabum Go to... You can access the preset web page and play an online Use this menu to manually enter a URL address and war game. access the associated web page. Banks Options You can access the list of online mobile banking web Use this menu to set how your phone reacts to a sites.

  • Page 67: Tools

    Menu functions • Permit : the phone automatically accepts new Today (Menu 9.1.1) push messages. Use this menu to access Planner items stored for the Ask : the phone prompt you to accept or reject • current day. new push messages. For further details about storing items, see the •...
  • Page 68 • Jump to date : enter the specific date you want to • Repeat : select to set the item to recur and a access. repeat unit. Close : if the item will recur, set the ending • Erase : erase items for the selected date or passed •...
  • Page 69 Menu functions • New : add a new item. Viewing a task Erase : erase the selected item. 1. Scroll to a task. • 2. Press [ OK ] to view the task details. While viewing the item list, press < Options > to access the following options: Using task options Calendar : add a new item.
  • Page 70 • Content : enter information for the countdown Using memo options timer. While viewing memo details, press < Options > to Date : enter the date to which you want to • access the following options: count down. Decoration : change the background image, font •...
  • Page 71 Menu functions • Time (or After ): enter the time for the alarm Calculator (Menu 9.1.7) to sound. For Alarm 1 ~ 3 , select Manual and Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions, enter the time, or select a preset length of time such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and after which the alarm sounds.
  • Page 72 • MS : save the current value in the calculator’s 3. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the original unit memory. and press [Down]. MR : retrieve the saved value from the memory. • 4. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the unit to which you want to convert.

  • Page 73: Translator

    Menu functions 1. Select Record. • Erase : delete the selected memo. • Erase all: delete the all memos. 2. Press [Up]. 4. Select [ OK ] to play the voice memo. 3. Speak into the microphone. • Press [Up] to pause recording. Erase all voice memos 1.

  • Page 74: Voice Mail

    Settings 3. To translate another word, press < Back > and (Menu 0) repeat step 2. Use this menu to customize your phone settings. You Select History to view the list of words you have can also reset the settings to their default values. translated.

  • Page 75: Msg. Settings

    Menu functions • Slider-Up : the phone answers when you open the Letter search (Menu 0.1.6) phone. If the phone is already open, press [ ] or Use this menu to find numbers in Idle mode, by the < Answer >. spelling of a Phonebook name.

  • Page 76: Security

    Prompt Security (Menu 0.4.1) (Menu 0.5) You can set the phone to alert you of your browsing Use this menu to protect the phone against status. unauthorized use. • None : the phone does not prompt you. To access the Security menu, you must enter the To start : the phone alerts you when you launch phone password.
  • Page 77 Menu functions Restriction (Menu 0.5.3) The phone must be on a digital network to receive or send data. Use this menu to restrict outgoing calls, incoming calls, or access to the contact list. Use this menu to change the phone mode for being used as a modem.

  • Page 78: System

    DO NOT depend on this phone as a primary method of 2. Press < Yes >. The phone automatically turns itself dialing 190,192,193 or for any other essential or off and then back on. emergency communications. System (Menu 0.6) Remember to always turn your phone on and check for adequate signal strength before placing a call.

  • Page 79: Bluetooth

    Menu functions Set time • Enable : the phone searches and lists all of the (Menu 0.6.2) network providers' networks available for your Use this menu to set the current time and date. area. Set NAM (Menu 0.6.3) Pref mode (Menu 0.6.5) Your phone can have two NAMs (Numberical Use this menu to select the network to be used when...
  • Page 80 My device name : assign a Bluetooth device • If there are obstacles between the devices, the name to your phone, which is then displayed on operating distance may be reduced. • It is recommended that you do not use the other devices.
  • Page 81 Menu functions • Send files : send media files to the selected • Headset • Unknown device device. • Computer • Printer Service list : access the Bluetooth service list of • • the device. 3. Select a device. • Rename : rename the paired device.

  • Page 82: External Memory

    The phone searches for devices within range and Connecting the phone to a PC displays a list of available devices. 1. Insert a memory card into your phone. 7. Scroll to the device and press < Send >. 2. Connect your phone to a PC via a USB cable. Your phone will automatically switch to Memory Disk 8.

  • Page 83: Help

    Menu functions Help 2. Remove the USB cable from the phone. (Menu #) Format Use this menu to view information about your phone. (Menu 0.8.2) Use this menu to format a memory card. Customer Care Center (Menu #.1) When a confirmation message appears, press < Yes >. Use this menu to call the call center.

  • Page 84: Solve Problems

    Your correspondent cannot reach you Solve problems • Be sure that your phone is switched on. ([ pressed for more than one second.) Help and personal needs • Be sure that you are accessing the correct cellular To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service network.
  • Page 85 If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of: • The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service.

  • Page 86: Health And Safety Information

    SAR tests are conducted using standard operating Health and safety information positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all Exposure to radio frequency (RF) signals tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.

  • Page 87: For Body Operation

    FCC RF exposure guidelines • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved in any way. accessory designated for this product or when used with and accessory that contains no metal and that •...

  • Page 88: Road Safety

    • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and causing the short-circuiting. recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local disconnect it from the power source.
  • Page 89 Health and safety information When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. 5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a driving. Jotting down a To Do list or flipping car, practice good common sense and remember the through your phonebook takes your attention away following tips.

  • Page 90: Electronic Devices

    progress or other serious emergency where lives As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, are in danger, call the emergency number, as you users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of would want others to do for you. the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used 10.

  • Page 91: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Health and safety information Persons with pacemakers: may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. • Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is Vehicles switched on RF signals may affect improperly installed or •...

  • Page 92: Emergency Calls

    Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel possible on all wireless phone networks or when storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or certain network services and/or phone features are in where blasting operations are in progress.
  • Page 93 Health and safety information FCC Notice and Cautions and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following FCC Notice measures: The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. •...

  • Page 94: Other Important Safety Information

    Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not the phone, its parts, or accessories. expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 95: Care And Maintenance

    Health and safety information Care and maintenance • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating Your phone is a product of superior design and temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, craftsmanship and should be treated with care.

  • Page 96: Information To User

    • If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it too 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, close to the eyes of people or animals. This may cause damage to their eyes. 2. This device must accept any interference received, •...
  • Page 97 Health and safety information interference by one or more of the following permitted levels of RF energy for the general measures: population. The guidelines are based on safety standards that were developed by independent • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. scientific organizations through periodic and thorough •...
  • Page 98 The highest reported SAR values are: CDMA Mode(Part 22) Head: 0.853 W/kg, Body-worn: 1.01 W/kg PCS Mode(Part 24) Head: 0.643 W/kg, Body-worn: 0.746 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 1.5 cm separation between the device, including...

  • Page 99: Wireless Phone Use

    Health and safety information Appendix B: Guide to safe and responsible responsibility. A wireless phone can be an invaluable wireless phone use tool, but good judgment must be exercised at all times while driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or Cellular Telecommunications &...
  • Page 100 Wireless phone “safety tips” incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voicemail answer it for you. Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using • Suspend conversations during hazardous driving a wireless phone which should be easy to remember: conditions or situations.
  • Page 101 Health and safety information with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red • Use your wireless phone to help others in light or otherwise stationary. But if you need to dial emergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a while driving, follow this simple tip-dial only a few perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan”...
  • Page 102 Appendix C: Consumer update on wireless Industry Association and the wireless industry have phones conducted educational outreach to inform wireless phone users of their responsibilities as safe drivers U.S. Food and Drug Administration and good citizens. As we approach a new century, 1.
  • Page 103 Health and safety information thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC’s 3. What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless compliance limits. phones? 2. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless The available scientific evidence does not show that phones before they can be sold, as it does with new...
  • Page 104 • Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies with the best possible information on possible for safety questions about wireless phones. effects of wireless phone use on human health FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the phone networks rely upon.
  • Page 105 Health and safety information detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the 5. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to establishment of new research programs around the radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? world. The Project has also helped develop a series of If there is a risk from these products—and at this point public information documents on EMF issues.
  • Page 106 6. What about children using wireless phones? 7. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF teenagers.
  • Page 107 Health and safety information from those emissions reduce risks. Some products telephones. This test method is now part of a standard that claim to shield the user from RF absorption use sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of special phone cases, while others involve nothing Medical instrumentation (AAMI).
  • Page 108 will conduct testing to assess the interference and Three large epidemiology studies have been published work to resolve the problem. since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use 10. What are the results of the research done already? of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, gioma, The research done thus far has produced conflicting meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain...
  • Page 109 Health and safety information directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s more years follow-up may be needed to provide (OSHA): answers about some health effects, such as cancer. http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/ This is because the interval between the time of radiofrequencyradiation/index.html exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health...

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