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 communicate with the network as 
a cell phone. Therefore, although the following information 
refers specifically to RF exposure from wireless phones, it 
may apply similarly to GALAXY when it is being used on a cell 
phone network.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published 
information for consumers relating to Radio Frequency (RF) 
exposure from wireless phones. The FDA publication 
includes the following information:
Do cell phones pose a health hazard?
Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will 
cause cancer or other serious health hazards. The weight of 
scientific evidence has not linked cell phones with any health 
problems.
Cell phones emit low levels of Radio Frequency (RF) energy. 
Over the past 15 years, scientists have conducted hundreds 
of studies looking at the biological effects of the radio 
frequency energy emitted by cell phones. While some 
researchers have reported biological changes associated 
with RF energy, these studies have failed to be replicated. 
The majority of studies published have failed to show an 
association between exposure to radio frequency from a cell 
phone and health problems.
The low levels of RF cell phones emit while in use are in the 
microwave frequency range. They also emit RF at 
substantially reduced time intervals when in the stand-by 
mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects 
(by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not 
produce heating effects causes no known adverse health 
effects. 
						

							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 energy, 
including both radio waves and microwaves, are not great 
enough to cause ionization of atoms and molecules. 
Therefore, RF energy is a type of non-ionizing radiation. 
Other types of non-ionizing radiation include visible light, 
infrared radiation (heat), and other forms of electromagnetic 
radiation with relatively low frequencies.
While RF energy does not ionize particles, large amounts can 
increase body temperatures and cause tissue damage. Two 
areas of the body, the eyes and the testes, are particularly 
vulnerable to RF heating because there is relatively little 
blood flow in them to carry away excess heat.
Research Results to Date: Is there a connection 
between RF and cer tain health problems?
The results of most studies conducted to date say no. In 
addition, attempts to replicate and confirm the few studies 
that have shown a connection have failed.
The scientific community at large therefore believes that the 
weight of scientific evidence does not show an association 
between exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) from cell phones 
and adverse health outcomes. Still the scientific community 
has supported additional research to address gaps in 
knowledge. Some of these studies are described below.
Interphone Study
Interphone is a large international study designed to 
determine whether cell phones increase the risk of head and 
neck cancer. A report published in the International Journal 
of Epidemiology (June, 2010) compared cell phone usage for 
more than 5,000 people with brain tumors (glioma and 
meningioma) and a similar number of healthy controls.
Results of this study did NOT show that cell phones caused 
brain cancer. In this study, most people had no increased risk 
of brain cancer from using cell phones. For people with the 
heaviest use of cell phones (an average of more than ½ hour 
per day, every day, for over 10 years) the study suggested a  
						

							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 developments in this field.
Inter national Cohort Study on Mobile Phone Users 
(COSMOS)
The COSMOS study aims to conduct long-term health 
monitoring of a large group of people to determine if there 
are any health issues linked to long-term exposure to radio 
frequency energy from cell phone use. The COSMOS study 
will follow approximately 300,000 adult cell phone users in 
Europe for 20 to 30 years. Additional information about the 
COSMOS study can be found at
 http://www.ukcosmos.org/index.html.
Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio 
Frequency Fields in Childhood and Adolescence 
(MOBI-KIDS)
MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the 
relationship between exposure to radio frequency energy 
from communication technologies including cell phones and 
brain cancer in young people. This is an international multi-
center study involving 14 European and non-European 
countries. Additional information about MOBI-KIDS can be 
found at
 
http://www.creal.cat/programes-recerca/en_projectes-creal/
view.php?ID=39.
Sur veillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) 
Program of the National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) actively follows cancer 
statistics in the United States to detect any change in rates of 
new cases for brain cancer. If cell phones play a role in risk 
for brain cancer, rates should go up, because heavy cell 
phone use has been common for quite some time in the U.S. 
Between 1987 and 2005, the overall age-adjusted incidence 
of brain cancer did not increase. Additional information about 
SEER can be found at 
 
http://seer.cancer.gov/. 
						

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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 concerns.
The FDA also is working with voluntary standard-setting 
bodies such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics 
Engineers (IEEE), the International Commission on Non-
Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), and others to assure 
that safety standards continue to adequately protect the 
public.
Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits and Other 
Accessories
Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency 
energy (RF) from cell phones - and at this point we do not 
know that there is - it is probably very small. But, if you are 
concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take 
a few simple steps to minimize your RF exposure.
Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell phone;
Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between 
your head and the cell phone.
Hands-Free Kits
Hands-free kits may include audio or Bluetooth® headsets 
and various types of body-worn accessories such as 
belt-clips and holsters. Combinations of these can be used to 
reduce RF energy absorption from cell phones.
Headsets can substantially reduce exposure because the 
phone is held away from the head in the users hand or in 
approved body-worn accessories. Cell phones marketed in 
the U.S. are required to meet RF exposure compliance 
requirements when used against the head and against the 
body. 
						

							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 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. Studies have shown that these 
products generally do not work as advertised. Unlike 
“hands-free” kits, these so-called “shields” may interfere 
with proper operation of the phone. The phone may be forced 
to boost its power to compensate, leading to an increase in 
RF absorption.
Children and Cell Phones
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to any users 
of cell phones from RF exposure, including children and 
teenagers. The steps adults can take to reduce RF exposure 
apply to children and teenagers as well.
Reduce the amount of time spent on the cell phone;
Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between 
the head and the cell phone.
Some groups sponsored by other national governments have 
advised that children be discouraged from using cell phones 
at all. For example, The Stewart Report from the United 
Kingdom made such a recommendation in December 2000. 
In this report, a group of independent experts noted that no 
evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors 
or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit cell phone 
use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based 
on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists.
Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from 
various sources can be obtained from the following 
organizations (updated 10/1/2010):
FCC RF Safety Program:
 http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/
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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 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 
exposure limits for Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. 
Government.
These FCC RF exposure limits are derived from the 
recommendations of two expert organizations: the National 
Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP) 
and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 
(IEEE). In both cases, the recommendations were developed 
by scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry, 
government, and academia after extensive reviews of the 
scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF 
energy.
The RF exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile 
devices employs a unit of measurement known as the 
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure of the 
rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body 
expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC 
requires wireless devices to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 
watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). 
						

							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 
operating can be well below the maximum reported value. 
This is because the mobile device is designed to operate at 
multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to 
reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a 
wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output of 
the mobile device.
Before a new model mobile device is available for sale to the 
public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does 
not exceed the SAR limit established by the FCC. Tests for 
each model mobile device are performed in positions and 
locations (e.g. near the body) as required by the FCC.
For typical operations, this mobile device has been tested 
and meets FCC SAR guidelines.Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with 
FCC RF exposure guidelines. The FCC has granted an 
Equipment Authorization for this mobile device with all 
reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC 
RF exposure guidelines. The maximum SAR values for this 
model device as reported to the FCC are:
Head: 
						

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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 equipment has been tested and found to comply 
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and 
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more 
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Smar t Practices While Driving
On the Road - Off the Tablet
The primary responsibility of every driver is the safe 
operation of his or her vehicle.
Responsible drivers understand that no secondary task 
should be performed while driving whether it be eating, 
drinking, talking to passengers, or using a mobile device - 
unless the driver has assessed the driving conditions and is 
confident that the secondary task will not interfere with their 
primary responsibility. 
Do not engage in any activity while 
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 tools they need to understand 
and address distractions. 
						

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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 chat necessary and appropriate, follow 
these tips:
Use a hands-free device;
Secure your mobile device within easy reach;
Chat when you are not moving;
Plan chats when your car will be stationary;
Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations;
Let the person with whom you are speaking know that you are 
driving and will suspend the chat if necessary;
Do not take notes or look up information while driving;
Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting this device in 
an automobile:Laws in some states may prohibit mounting this device on or 
near the windshield of an automobile. In other states, the law 
may permit mounting this device only in specific locations in 
the automobile. Be sure to consult the state and local laws or 
ordinances where you drive before mounting this device in 
an automobile. Failure to comply with these restrictions could 
result in fines, penalties, or other damages.
Never mount this device in a manner that will obstruct the 
driver’s clear view of the street and traffic.
Never use wireless data services such as Web browsing or 
e-mail while operating a vehicle.
Never watch videos, such as a movie or clip, or play video 
games while operating a vehicle.
For more information, go to http://www.ctia.org.
Batter y Use and Safety
The battery in GALAXY is not intended to be replaced by the 
consumer. If you believe the battery is damaged or needs to 
be replaced, take the GALAXY to a service center for 
inspection and replacement. 
						

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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 GALAXY or the battery and could cause 
the GALAXY or the battery to explode. Do not dry a wet or damp 
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 charger or battery that is damaged in any way.
Important! Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and 
recharge your battery only with 
Samsung-approved chargers which are 
specifically designed for your GALAXY.
WARNING!
Use of a non-Samsung-approved battery or charger may 
present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard
. 
Samsungs warranty does not cover damage to the GALAXY 
caused by non-Samsung-approved batteries and/or 
chargers.
Do not use incompatible batteries and chargers. Some 
websites and second-hand dealers not associated with reputable 
manufacturers and carriers, might be selling incompatible or even 
counterfeit batteries and chargers. Consumers should purchase 
manufacturer or carrier-recommended products and accessories. 
If unsure about whether a replacement battery or charger is 
compatible, contact the manufacturer of the battery or charger.
Misuse or use of incompatible batteries and charging 
devices could result in damage to the equipment and a 
possible risk of fire, explosion, or leakage, leading to serious 
injuries, damages to your phone, or other serious hazard
.