Samsung Camera Galaxy User Manual

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Section 11: Health and Safety Information
This section outlines the safety precautions associated with 
using your Galaxy Camera. The terms “GALAXY” or “mobile 
device” are used in this section to refer to your Galaxy 
Camera. 
Read this information before using your mobile 
device.
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) 
Signals
Although GALAXY is not a cell  phone, it can operate on the 
same network as cell phones and can use the same Radio 
Frequency (RF) signals to...

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The biological effects of radi
o frequency energy should not 
be confused with the effe cts from other types of 
electromagnetic energy.
Very high levels of electromagnetic energy, such as is found 
in X-rays and gamma rays, ca n ionize biological tissues. 
Ionization is a process where electrons are stripped away 
from their normal locations in atoms and molecules. It can 
permanently damage biological tissues including DNA, the 
genetic material.
The energy levels associated with radio frequency...

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per day, every day, for over 10 years) the study suggested a 
slight increase in brain ca
ncer. However, the authors 
determined that biases and errors prevented any conclusions 
being drawn from this data. Additional information about 
Interphone can be found at 
http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/2010/pdfs/pr200_E.pdf.
Interphone is the largest cell phone study to date, but it did 
not answer all questions about cell phone safety. Additional 
research is being...

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Cell Phone Industr y Actions
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA 
regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the cell phone industry 
to take a number of step s, including the following:
Support-needed research on possible biological effects of RF 
for the type of signal emitted by cell phones;
Design cell phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to 
the user; and
Cooperate in providing users of cell phones with the current 
information on cell phone use and human health...

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Cell Phone Accessories that Claim to Shield the Head 
from RF Radiation
Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF 
emissions from cell phones, there is no reason to believe that 
accessories which claim to shield the head from those 
emissions reduce risks. Some products that claim to shield 
the user from RF absorption use special phone cases, while 
others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory 
attached to the phone. Studi es have shown that...

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International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection:
 
http://www.icnirp.de.
Health Protection Agency: 
http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/Radiation/.
US Food and Drug Administration: 
http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/
RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) 
Certification Information
Your wireless mobile device is a radio transmitter and 
receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the...

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The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety 
to give additional protection to the public and to account for 
any variations in measurements.
SAR tests are conducted using 
standard operating positions 
accepted by the FCC with the mobile device transmitting at 
its highest certified power level  in all tested frequency bands. 
Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified 
power level, the actual SAR level of the mobile device while...

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Once you have the FCC ID num
ber for a particular mobile 
device, follow the instructions on the website and it should 
provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular 
mobile device. Additional SA R information can also be 
obtained at 
http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/specific-absorption-rate-sar-cellular-telephones.
FCC Part 15 Information to User
Pursuant to part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, you are cautioned 
that changes or modifications not expressly approved by 
Samsung could void your...

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driving a moving vehicle which may cause you to take your 
eyes off the road or become so absorbed in the activity that 
your ability to concentrate on the act of driving becomes 
impaired
. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible 
driving and giving drivers the t ools they need to understand 
and address distractions.
Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices 
and their accessories in the areas where you drive. Always 
obey them. The use of...

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battery with an appliance or heat source such as a microwave 
oven, hair dryer, iron, or radiator. Avoid leaving your GALAXY in 
your car in high temperatures.
Do not dispose of the GALAXY or the battery in a fire. The 
GALAXY or the battery may explode when overheated.
Avoid dropping the GALAXY. Dropping the GALAXY, especially on 
a hard surface, can potentially cause damage to the GALAXY. If 
you suspect damage to the GALAXY or battery, take it to a service 
center for inspection.
Never use any...