Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Owners Manual

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Samsung Mobile Products and 
Recycling
Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its 
customers to recycle Samsung mobile devices and genuine 
Samsung accessories.
Proper disposal of your mobile device and its battery is not 
only important for safety, it benefits the environment. 
Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
For more information about recycling your GALAXY, go to: 
http://mobile.samsungusa.com/recycling/index.jsp or call...

217The display on your mobile device is made of glass or 
acrylic and could break if your mobile device is 
dropped or if it receives significant impact. Do not use 
if screen is broken or cracked as this could cause 
injury to you.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: PROPER USE OF A 
TOUCH-SCREEN MOBILE DEVICE
If your mobile device has a touch-screen display, 
please note that a touch-screen responds best to a 
light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic 
stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic...

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before following them. All users should pay attention to road 
conditions, closures, traffic, and all other factors that may 
impact safe driving or walking. Always obey posted road signs
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Emergency Communication
GALAXY should not be relied upon for essential 
communications (medical emergencies, calls to 911, or 
communications to emergency services). GALAXY is not 
designed or intended to be used for such communications. 
Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)...

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Paint
Do not paint the mobile device. Paint can clog the 
device’s moving parts or ventilation openings and prevent 
proper operation.
Responsible Listening
Caution! Avoid potential hearing loss.
Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud 
sounds over time. The risk of hearing loss increases as 
sound is played louder and for longer durations. 
Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the 
most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some 
scientific research suggests...

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Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you 
choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, 
use noise-cancelling headphones to block out background 
environmental noise. By blocking background environment noise, 
noise cancelling headphones should allow you to hear the music 
at lower volumes than when using earbuds.
Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less 
time is required before you hearing could...

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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 users guide for detailed safety 
instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic 
Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio 
Frequency (RF)...

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Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of 
your implantable medical device. If you have any questions about 
using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical 
device, consult your health care provider.
For more information see: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-
faqs.html#.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the 
manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately 
shielded from...

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When your Device is Wet
Do not turn on your device if it is wet. If your device is 
already on, turn it off and remove the battery immediately (if 
the device will not turn off or you cannot remove the battery, 
leave it as-is). Then, dry the device with a towel and take it 
to a service center.
Restricting Childrens Access to Your 
Mobile Device
Your mobile device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play 
with it because they could hurt themselves and others, 
damage the mobile device, or use...

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Check regularly that all wireless mobile device equipment in your 
vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
When using a headset in dry environments, static electricity can 
build up in the headset and cause a small quick static electrical 
shock. To minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge from the 
headset avoid using the headset in extremely dry environments or 
touch a grounded unpainted metal object to discharge static 
electricity before inserting the...

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Section 13: Warranty Infor mation
Standard Limited Warranty
What is covered and for how long?
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“SAMSUNG”) 
warrants that SAMSUNG’s devices 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 conditioned...