Samsung Gusto 2 Manual

136 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...

Health and Safety Information       137 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...

138
US Food and Drug Administration: 
http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/
RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/
HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) 
Certification Information
Your wireless phone 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...

Health and Safety Information       139 FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory 
that contains no metal and that positions the mobile device 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...

140 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.
Commercial Mobile Alerting System 
(CMAS)
This device is...

Health and Safety Information       141
Secure your phone within easy reach;
Place calls when you are not moving;
Plan calls 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 call if necessary;
Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving;
Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting this device in 
an automobile:
Laws in some states may prohibit mounting this...

142
Do not place your battery in or near a heat source. Excessive 
heating can damage the phone or the battery and could cause the 
phone 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 phone in your car in 
high temperatures.
Do not dispose of the phone or the battery in a fire. The phone 
or the battery may explode when overheated.
Do not handle a damaged or leaking battery. Do not...

Health and Safety Information       143
Do not use incompatible cell phone 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...

144The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide 
Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. 
Just go to
 
http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/citizenship/
usactivities_environment_samsungrecyclingdirect.html?INT=ST
A_recyle_your_phone_page and follow the instructions to 
print out a free pre-paid postage label and then send your 
old mobile device or battery to the address listed, via U.S. 
Mail, for recycling.
Dispose of unwanted electronics through an approved 
recycler.
To find the...

Health and Safety Information       145
Display / Touch-Screen
Please note the following information when using your 
mobile device:
WARNING REGARDING DISPLAY
The 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,...