Pcs Phone Samsung Vi660 User Guide

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Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to  
Your Phone
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS 
PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE
Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free 
device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific restrictions. 
Remember that safety always comes first.
When using your phone in the car:
Get to know your phone and its features,...

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manufacturer or their representative to determine if these systems are adequately 
shielded from external RF signals. Also check with the manufacturer regarding any 
equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and 
hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF signals.
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying 
Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To...

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Caring for the Battery
Protecting Your Battery 
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s 
performance.
Use only Sprint-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are 
designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your 
warranty and may cause damage.
In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range 
from 32º F to 113º F (0º C to 45º C).
Don’t use the battery charger in...

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Acknowledging Special Precautions and the 
FCC Notice
FCC Notice 
This phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to 
receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such 
interference cannot be eliminated. 
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (propane or butane) must comply with the 
National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact the 
National Fire Protections Association, One...

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Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones
The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in 
the head of a user of a wireless handset.
The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and 
calculation process. It does not represent how much RF the phone emits. All phone 
models are tested at their highest value in strict laboratory settings. But when in 
operation, the SAR of a phone can be...

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Consumer Information on Wireless Phones
(The following information comes from a consumer information Website  
jointly sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), entitled “Cell Phone Facts:  Consumer Information on Wireless Phones.” The information reproduced  
herein is dated July 29, 2003. For further updates, please visit the Website:  
http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/qa.html.)
What is radiofrequency...

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How is radiofrequency radiation measured?
RF waves and RF fields have both electrical and magnetic components. It is 
often convenient to express the strength of the RF field in terms of each 
component. For example, the unit “volts per meter” (V/m) is used to measure 
the electric field strength, and the unit “amperes per meter” (A/m) is used to 
express the magnetic field strength. Another common way to characterize an 
RF field is by means of the power density. Power...

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What levels of RF energy are considered safe?
Various organizations and countries have developed standards for exposure to 
radiofrequency energy. These standards recommend safe levels of exposure for 
both the general public and for workers. In the United States, the FCC has used 
safety guidelines for RF environmental exposure since 1985. 
The FCC guidelines for human exposure to RF electromagnetic fields are 
derived from the recommendations of two expert...

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Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the FCC has 
certain responsibilities to consider whether its actions will significantly affect 
the quality of the human environment. Therefore, FCC approval and licensing 
of transmitters and facilities must be evaluated for significant impact on the 
environment. Human exposure to RF radiation emitted by FCC-regulated 
transmitters is one of several factors that must be considered in such 
environmental...

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for RF Exposure” or similar language. This section should contain the value(s) 
for typical or maximum SAR for your phone.
Phones and other products authorized since June 2, 2000, should have the 
maximum SAR levels noted directly on the “Grant of Equipment Authorization.” 
For phones and products authorized between about mid-1998 and June 2000, 
detailed information on SAR levels is typically found in the exhibits associated 
with the grant. Once a grant is accessed,...