Samsung Gusto 1 Owners Manual

							116For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets 
FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that 
contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 
1.5 cm from the body. 
Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF 
exposure guidelines.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this mobile 
phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance 
with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. The maximum SAR values 
for this model phone as reported to the FCC are:Head: 0.72 W/Kg.Body-worn: 0.85 W/Kg.SAR information on this and other model phones can be viewed 
online at 
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea
. To find information that 
pertains to a particular model phone, this site uses the phone 
FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on the case 
of the phone. 
Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to 
find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a 
particular phone, follow the instructions on the website and it 
should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular 
phone. Additional product specific SAR information can also be 
obtained at 
www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar.
 
Please Note the Following Information When 
Using Your Handset1.
WARNING REGARDING DISPLAYThe display on your handset is made of glass or acrylic and 
could break if your handset is dropped or if it receives 
significant impact. Do not use if screen is broken or 
cracked as this could cause injury to you.
2.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: PROPER USE OF A TOUCH SCREEN 
HANDSETIf your handset has a touchscreen display, please note that 
a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad 
of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive 
force or a metallic object when pressing on the 
touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and 
void the warranty. For more information, please refer to the 
“Standard Limited Warranty” on page 135.
  
						

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Samsung Mobile Products and RecyclingSamsung cares for the environment and encourages its 
customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine 
Samsung accessories.
Go to: 
http://mobile.samsungusa.com/recycling/index.jsp
 or 
1-800-822-8837 for more information.
UL Certified Travel AdapterThe Travel Adapter for this phone has met applicable UL safety 
requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions 
per UL guidelines.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD 
TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY 
DAMAGE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH AMERICA, USE 
AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER 
CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET. THIS POWER UNIT IS 
INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY ORIENTATED IN A VERTICAL OR 
HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION.    
Consumer Information on Wireless PhonesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a 
series of Questions and Answers for consumers relating to radio 
frequency (RF) exposure from wireless phones. The FDA 
publication includes the following information:What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless 
phones with built-in antennas, often called cell, mobile, or 
PCS phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the 
user to measurable radio frequency energy (RF) because of the 
short distance between the phone and the users head. These RF 
exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission 
safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and 
other federal health and safety agencies.
When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the 
exposure to RF is drastically lower because a persons RF 
exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the 
source. The so-called cordless phones, which have a base unit 
connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at 
far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures well 
within the FCCs compliance limits. 
						

							118Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?The available scientific evidence does not show that any health 
problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no 
proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. 
Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in 
the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low 
levels of RF 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. Many studies of low level RF 
exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies 
have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such 
findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In some 
cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those 
studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results.What is FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless 
phones?Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-
emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they 
can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. 
However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless 
phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level 
that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless 
phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace 
or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory 
actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a 
number of steps, including the following:
Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the 
type emitted by wireless phones;Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to 
the user that is not necessary for device function; andCooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible 
information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human 
health.FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal 
agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF 
safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level. The 
following agencies belong to this working group:National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Protection AgencyFederal Communications CommissionOccupational Safety and Health AdministrationNational Telecommunications and Information AdministrationThe National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency 
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FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with 
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that 
are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety 
guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other 
health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones.
FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone 
networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher 
power than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF 
exposures that people get from these base stations are typically 
thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless 
phones. 
Base stations are thus not the primary subject of the safety 
questions discussed in this document.What are the results of the research done already?The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and 
many studies have suffered from flaws in their research 
methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of radio 
frequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless 
phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be 
repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however, 
have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the 
development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of 
the studies that showed increased tumor development used 
animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop 
cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the 
animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are 
not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless 
phones, so we dont know with certainty what the results of such 
studies mean for human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been published since 
December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any 
possible association between the use of wireless phones and 
primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, 
tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. 
None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful 
health effects from wireless phones RF exposures. 
However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-
term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these 
studies was around three years.
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure 
from wireless phones poses a health risk?A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies 
of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of 
the data that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could 
be completed in a few years. However, very large numbers of 
animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer 
promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can  
						

							120provide data that is directly applicable to human populations, but 
ten or more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers 
about some health effects, such as cancer. 
This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a 
cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do - 
may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological 
studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF 
exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many 
factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the 
phone is held, or which model of phone is used.What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible 
health effects of wireless phone RF?FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and 
with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high 
priority animal studies are conducted to address important 
questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency 
energy (RF).
FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health 
Organization international Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project 
since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has 
been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs 
that has driven the establishment of new research programs 
around the world. The Project has also helped develop a series of 
public information documents on EMF issues.FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association 
(CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development 
Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. 
FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from 
experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. 
CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to 
independent investigators. The initial research will include both 
laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The 
CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional 
research needs in the context of the latest research 
developments around the world.
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio 
frequency energy from my wireless phone?If there is a risk from these products - 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 exposure to radio frequency 
energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a 
person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a 
wireless phone will reduce RF exposure.If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every 
day, you could place more distance between your body and the source 
of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. 
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away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote 
antenna.Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless 
phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF 
exposure from these products, you can use measures like those 
described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone 
use.What about children using wireless phones?The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of 
wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to 
take steps to lower exposure to radio frequency energy (RF), the 
measures described above would apply to children and 
teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless 
phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the 
RF source will reduce RF exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national governments have 
advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones 
at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom 
distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in 
December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a 
wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their 
recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was 
strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that 
any health hazard exists.
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce 
risks from exposure to RF emissions?Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions 
from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that hands-
free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be used with wireless 
phones for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the 
absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is 
the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the 
head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the 
waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the 
body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in 
the U.S. are required to meet safety requirements regardless of 
whether they are used against the head or against the body. 
Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety 
limit.Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield 
the head from RF radiation work?Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions 
from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that 
accessories that 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  
						

							122advertised. Unlike hand-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. In February 2002, the Federal trade 
Commission (FTC) charged two companies that sold devices that 
claimed to protect wireless phone users from radiation with 
making false and unsubstantiated claims. 
According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to 
substantiate their claim.What about wireless phone interference with 
medical equipment?Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact 
with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped 
develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic 
interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and 
defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now 
part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the 
Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, 
a joint effort by FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many 
other groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will 
allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and 
defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested 
wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard 
sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance 
requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no 
interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and 
a compatible hearing aid at the same time. This standard was 
approved by the IEEE in 2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible 
interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful 
interference be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assess 
the interference and work to resolve the problem.
Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various 
sources can be obtained from the following organizations 
(Updated 1/1/2010):
FCC RF Safety Program:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
http://www.epa.gov/radiation/Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA):
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.htmlNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH):
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/World Health Organization (WHO):
http://www.who.int/peh-emf/International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection:
http://www.icnirp.de 
						

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Health Protection Agency:
http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation US Food and Drug Administration:
http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htmRoad SafetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to 
communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an 
important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless 
phones, one that every user must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using 
your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good 
common sense and remember the following tips:1.
Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such as 
speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you 
to place your call without taking your attention off the road.
2.
When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, add 
an additional layer of convenience and safety to your 
wireless phone with one of the many hands free 
accessories available today.
3.
Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to 
access your wireless phone without removing your eyes 
from the road. If you get an incoming call at an 
inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you.
4.
Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; 
if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous 
weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice and even heavy 
traffic can be hazardous.
5.
Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. 
Jotting down a to do list or flipping through your address 
book takes attention away from your primary 
responsibility, driving safely.
6.
Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls 
when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try 
to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to 
make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check 
the road and your mirrors, then continue. 
						

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Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that 
may be distracting. Make people you are talking with 
aware you are driving and suspend conversations that 
have the potential to divert your attention from the road.
8.
Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other 
local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident 
or medical emergencies. 
9.
Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If 
you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other 
serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or 
other local emergency number, as you would want others 
to do for you.
10.
Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency 
wireless assistance number when necessary. If you see a 
broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken 
traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one 
appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call 
roadside assistance or other special non-emergency 
number.
The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when 
driving.For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or visit our 
web-site 
www.ctia.org
.
Important!: 
If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, please call 1-888-901-7233.
Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet 
Association.Responsible ListeningCaution!: 
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 that 
using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and 
cellular telephones, at high volume settings for long durations 
may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss. This includes 
the use of headphones (including headsets, earbuds, and 
Bluetooth or other wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound 
has also been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing 
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Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and 
potential hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of 
sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on 
the nature of the sound, the device settings, and the headphones 
that are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting that is 
appropriate for everyone or for every combination of sound, 
settings and equipment. 
You should follow some commonsense recommendations when 
using any portable audio device:Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at 
which you can hear adequately.When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the 
people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear 
what you are listening to.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 be affected.
Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such 
as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary 
hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal.Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you 
experience ringing in your ears, hear muffled speech or experience 
any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio 
device, discontinue use and consult your doctor.You can obtain additional information on this subject from the 
following sources:
 American Academy of Audiology11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300
Reston, VA 20190
Voice: (800) 222-2336
Email: [email protected]
Internet: 
http://www.audiology.org