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Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?

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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 advertised. 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. 215

Section	Page
Open Source Software	4
Table of Contents	6
Section 2: Getting Started	10
Understanding this User Manual	10
Notes and Tips	11
Text Conventions	12
Battery	13
Removing the battery cover	14
Installing the battery cover	15
Installing the Battery	16
Removing the Battery	17
Charging the Battery	18
Low Battery Indicator	20
Activating Your Phone	21
Turning Your Phone On	21
Turning Your Phone Off	22
Setting Up Your Voicemail	22
Listen to Voicemail	23
Section 3: Understanding Your Phone	24
Features of Your Phone	25
Side View	26
Features	27
Closed View of Your Phone	28
Features	29
Open View (Front) of Your Phone	30
Features	31
Command Keys	33
Soft Keys	33
Left Soft Key	33
Right Soft Key	33
OK Key	34
Send Key	34
End Key	34
Clear Key	35
Navigation Key	35
Navigation Key Shortcuts	36
Camera Key	36
Vibration Mode Key	37
Volume Key	37
Camera Key	37
Speakerphone	38
To enter Speakerphone Mode	38
To exit Speakerphone Mode	38
Understanding the Display Screen	39
Display Screen Icons	40
Menu Navigation	40
Navigate Using a Shortcut	41
Navigate Using Quick Search	41
Dialogue Boxes	42
Section 4: Call Functions	43
Making a Call	44
Dialing Emergency Numbers	44
Dialing International Numbers	45
Call Another Country: Manual Method	45
Call Another Country: Shortcut Method	45
Manual Pause Calling	46
Making a Call using Speed Dialing	47
One-Touch Dialing	47
Two-Touch Dialing	47
Three-Touch Dialing	48
Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry	48
Making a Call from Quick Search Dialing	49
Quick Search Dialing a Contact	49
Making a Call using Voice Dialing	50
Using Voice Dial	50
Voice Dialing Tips	50
Dialing a Name	50
Dialing a Number	52
Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry	53
Answering a Call	53
Answering an Incoming Call	54
In-Call Options	54
Ignoring a Call	55
Adjusting the Call Volume	55
Roaming	55
How Roaming Works	56
Voice SVC	56
Voice Commands	57
Voice Command Tips:	58
Voice-Activating Your Contacts List	58
Ending Calls Before Restarting the VoiceSignal Software	58
Voice Settings	59
Choice Lists	59
Sensitivity	60
Digit Dialing	60
Tips for Adapting Digit Dialing	61
Adapt Digits	62
Reset Digits	63
Sound	63
Voice Launch	64
About VoiceSignal	64
Section 5: Entering Text	65
Changing the Text Entry Mode	65
Using T9® Word Mode	67
Using Abc Mode	68
Entering Numbers	68
Entering Symbols	69
Entering Emoticons	70
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts	71
Contacts	71
Finding a Contacts Entry	73
Shortcut Key Method	73
Voice Method	75
Quick Search Method	77
Adding a New Contacts Entry	78
Dial Method	78
Menu Method	79
Editing a Contacts Entry	80
Editing Contacts Name and Numbers	80
Add Pauses to Contacts Numbers	81
Pause Dial from Contacts	83
Edit an Existing Email Address	83
Assigning a Ringtone to a Contacts Entry	84
Saving a Number After a Call	85
Create a New Entry	86
Add to an Existing Entry	87
Speed Dial	88
Assignment During Entry Creation	89
Assignment to an Existing Entry	91
Changing a Speed Dial Location	91
Contacts Groups	93
Add Contacts Entry to a Group	93
Using Add New/Edit Contact Option	93
Using Group Add Option	94
Remove Contacts Entry from a Group	96
Rename a Group	97
Add a New Group	98
Erase a Group	99
Deleting a Contacts Entry	99
Memory Info	100
Section 7: Calls	101
Calls	101
Outgoing Calls	102
Incoming Calls	104
Missed Calls	105
All Calls	107
Call Timer	109
Data Counter	111
Section 8: Messaging	113
Types of Messages	113
Creating and Sending Text Messages	113
Creating and Sending Picture Messages	115
Creating and Sending Picture Messages in Standby Mode	118
Receiving Messages	120
Viewing a Text Message	121
Viewing a Picture Message	122
Message Boxes	123
Inbox	123
Managing Inbox Messages	125
Outbox	126
Review Messages in the Outbox	126
Messages and Lock Mode	127
Managing Outbox Messages	127
Draft Box	128
Create a Draft Message	128
View and Edit Draft Text Messages	129
View and Edit Draft Picture Messages	130
Managing Draft Messages	133
Voicemail	134
Listen to Voicemail Now	134
Listen to Voicemail Later	134
Erase Messages	135
Message Settings	136
General Message Settings	136
Editing and Entering Quick Text	137
Text Message Settings	138
Picture Message Settings	139
Section 9: Web	140
Web	140
Easyedge	140
Tone Room	141
Section 10: easyedge	142
easyedgeSM	142
Launching an Application	143
Finding and Downloading Applications	143
Section 11: Multimedia	144
Multimedia	144
Camera	145
Taking Pictures	146
Camera Options	147
My Images	149
My Ringtones	150
Record New Voice Memo	152
Record a Voice Memo	152
Review Voice Memos	153
Erase a Voice Memo	153
Section 12: Tools	154
Tools Menu	155
Bluetooth	156
Turn Bluetooth On/Off	156
Add New Device	157
Registered List	158
Connecting to a Bluetooth Device	158
Bluetooth Settings	159
Calendar	160
View an event	160
Add a New Event	162
Memo Pad	163
Add a Memo	163
View, Edit, and Erase Memos	164
Alarm Clock	165
When an Alarm Sounds	166
Turn Off the Alarm	167
Reset the Alarm	167
World Time	168
Calculator	169
Stop Watch	170
Converter	171
Tip Calculator	172
Section 13: Changing Your Settings	173
Settings	174
Location	174
Display Settings	175
Wallpaper	175
Clock Format	176
Theme	177
Dialing Font Size	177
Banner	178
Backlight	178
Front Contrast	179
Sound Settings	180
Master Volume	180
Ringer Type	181
Alerts	182
Key Tone	183
Call Settings	184
Call Answer	184
Auto Answer	185
Auto Retry	186
TTY Mode	187
Voice Privacy	188
International Dialing	188
Phone Settings	189
Airplane Mode	189
Language	190
Security	190
Lock Phone	191
Change Lock	192
Emergency #	193
Emergency Ringback	194
Resetting Your Phone	195
Erase All Entries	196
Restriction	197
NAM Selection	198
System Select	199
Set Time	199
Speed Dial	200
Quick Search	200
Searching for a Contact	201
Shortcut Key	201
Memory Info	202
Phone Info	203
Phone Number	203
Icon Glossary	204
Version	204
Section 14: Health and Safety Information	205
Health and Safety Information	205
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	205
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information	205
Please Note the Following Information When Using Your Handset	208
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	208
UL Certified Travel Adapter	208
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	210
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?	210
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?	211
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?	212
What are the results of the research done already?	214
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?	215
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?	216
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?	217
What about children using wireless phones?	218
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?	219
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?	220
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?	221
Road Safety	223
Responsible Listening	226
Operating Environment	230
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	230
Implantable Medical Devices	231
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	232
Other Medical Devices	235
Vehicles	235
Posted Facilities	235
Potentially Explosive Environments	236
Emergency Calls	237
Restricting Children's access to your Phone	238
FCC Notice and Cautions	238
FCC Notice	238
Cautions	239
Other Important Safety Information	240
Product Performance	241
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception	241
Understanding the Power Save Feature	241
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	241
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance	242
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	243
Battery Standby and Talk Time	243
Battery Precautions	244
Care and Maintenance	247
Section 15: Warranty Information	249
Standard Limited Warranty	249
End User License Agreement for Software	255
Precautions for Transfer and Disposal	261
Index	263
Numerics	263
A	263
B	263
C	263
D	265
E	265
F	266
G	266
H	266
I	266
L	266
M	266
N	267
P	267
R	268
S	268
T	270
U	270
V	270
W	271