Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Owners Manual

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Section 12: Health and Safety Information
This section outlines the safety precautions associated with 
using your Galaxy Tab. The terms “GALAXY” or “mobile 
device” are used in this section to refer to your Galaxy Tab. 
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...

207 The biological effects of radio frequency energy should not 
be confused with the effects from other types of 
electromagnetic energy.
Very high levels of electromagnetic energy, such as is found 
in X-rays and gamma rays, can 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...

Health and Safety Information       208 slight increase in brain cancer. 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 conducted around the world, and the FDA 
continues to monitor...

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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 steps, 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...

Health and Safety Information       210 Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF 
emissions from cell phones, there is no reason to believe that 
hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be used for 
convenience and comfort. They are also required by law in 
many states if you want to use your phone while driving.
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...

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
http://www.epa.gov/radtown/wireless-tech.html
.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): 
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/
. 
(Note: This web address is case sensitive.)
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH):
 http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/
.
World Health Organization (WHO): 
http://www.who.int/peh-emf/en/
.
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection:
 http://www.icnirp.de
.
Health Protection...

Health and Safety Information       212 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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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 authority to operate the device.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This 
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this 
device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This...

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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 these devices may be prohibited or 
restricted in certain areas. For example, only hands-free use 
may be permitted in certain areas.
Before using your device to chat with friends, consider your 
circumstances. Let the chat wait when driving conditions 
require. Remember, driving comes first, nothing else!
If you consider a...

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Do not let the GALAXY or battery come in contact with 
liquids
. Liquids can get into the GALAXY’s circuits, leading to 
corrosion. Even when the GALAXY appears to be dry and appears 
to operate normally, the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a 
safety hazard. If the GALAXY and/or battery get wet, have them 
checked by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if 
they appear to be working properly.
Do not place your battery in or near a heat source. Excessive 
heating can damage the...