Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Owners Manual

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Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any 
area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is 
forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or 
danger. When connecting the mobile device or any accessory 
to another device, read its user s guide for detailed safety 
instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic 
Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is...

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Implantable Medical Devices
A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained 
between a handheld wireless mobile device and an 
implantable medical device,  such as a pacemaker or 
implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential 
interference with the device.
Persons who have such devices:
Should ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than six (6) inches 
from their implantable medical device when the mobile device is 
turned ON;
Should not carry the mobile device in a breast...

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or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are 
advised to switch the mobile device off while at a refueling 
point (service station). 
Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the 
use of radio equipment in fu
el depots (fuel storage and 
distribution areas), chemical  plants, or where blasting 
operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive 
atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They 
include below...

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be able to use a rated mobile device successfully. Trying out 
the mobile device with your h
earing device is the best way to 
evaluate it for your personal needs.
M-Ratings: Wireless mobile devices rated M3 or M4 meet 
FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference 
to hearing devices than mobile devices that are not labeled. 
M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.  M-ratings refer to 
enabling acoustic coupling with hearing aids that do not 
operate in telecoil mode.
T-Ratings:...

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The HAC rating and measurement 
procedure are described in 
the American National Standa rds Institute (ANSI) C63.19 
standard.
HAC for Newer Technologies
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing 
aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. 
However, there may be some newer wireless technologies 
used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with 
hearing aids. 
It is important to try the di fferent features of this phone...

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Other Important Safety Information
Only qualified personnel should service the mobile device or 
install the mobile device in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service 
may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to 
the device.
Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in 
your vehicle are securely mounted.
Check regularly that all wireless mobile device equipment in your 
vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
When using a headset in dry environments, static...

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Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries. When you repetitively 
perform actions, such as pressing keys, drawing characters on a 
touch screen with your fingers, or playing games, you may 
experience occasional discomfort in your hands, neck, shoulders, 
or other parts of your body.  When using your device for extended 
periods, hold the device with a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, 
and take frequent breaks. If you continue to have discomfort 
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Section 11: Warranty Infor mation
Standard Limited Warranty
What is covered and for how long?
SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC 
(“SAMSUNG”) warrants that SAMSUNG’s handsets and 
accessories (“Products”) are free from defects in material 
and workmanship under normal  use and service for the 
period commencing upon the date of purchase by the first 
consumer purchaser and continuing for the following 
specified period of time after that date:
What is not covered?
This Limited Warranty is condit...

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or transmission, or viruses or other software problems 
introduced into the Product; or
 (j) Product used or purchased 
outside the United States. This Limited Warranty covers 
batteries only if battery capacity falls below 80% of rated 
capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does 
not cover any battery if (i) the  battery has been charged by a 
battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for 
charging the battery; (ii) any of the seals on the...

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What are the limits on SAMSUNG’s liability?
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SETS OUT THE FULL EXTENT OF 
SAMSUNG’S RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE EXCLUSIVE 
REMEDY REGARDING THE PRODUCTS. 
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT 
LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY 
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO 
THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT 
SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF 
THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR FOR, WITHOUT 
LIMITATION, COMMERCIAL LOSS...