Samsung Gusto 3 User Guide

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Care and Maintenance
Your mobile device is a product of superior design and 
craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The 
suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty 
obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many 
years:
Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from:
Liquids of any kind
Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and 
liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic 
circuits. If the mobile device does get wet, do not 
accelerate drying with the...

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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 that using portable audio devices, such as 
portable music players and cell phones, at high volume...

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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...

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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...

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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 external RF energy. Your physician may be able 
to assist you in obtaining this information. Switch your 
mobile device off in health care facilities when any 
regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. 
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment 
that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals...

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FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) 
Regulations for Wireless Devices
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has 
established requirements for digital wireless mobile devices 
to be compatible with hearing aids and other assistive 
hearing devices.
When individuals employing some assistive hearing devices 
(hearing aids and cochlear implants) use wireless mobile 
devices, they may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining 
noise. Some hearing devices are more...

141 hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless 
mobile device meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two 
values equals M5. 
Under the standard, this should provide the hearing aid user 
with normal use while using the hearing aid with the 
particular wireless mobile device. A sum of 6 or more would 
indicate excellent performance. 
However, these are not guarantees that all users will be 
satisfied. T ratings work similarly.
 
The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in 
the...

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piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, 
hitting, bending, or sitting on it.
Other Important Safety Information
Only qualified personnel should service the mobile device or 
install the mobile device in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service 
may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to 
the device.
Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in 
your...

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Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries. When you repetitively 
perform actions, such as pressing keys, drawing characters on a 
touch screen with your fingers, or playing games, you may 
experience occasional discomfort in your hands, neck, shoulders, 
or other parts of your body.  When using your device for extended 
periods, hold the device with a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, 
and take frequent breaks. If you continue to have discomfort 
during or after such use, stop use and see a...

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Section 13: Warranty Information
Standard Limited Warranty
What is covered and for how long?
SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC 
(“SAMSUNG”) warrants that SAMSUNG’s handsets 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:
*If applicable.
What is not...