Samsung Galaxy S Captivate User Manual

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173• Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension ordenial of telephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both.Product PerformanceGetting the Most Out of Your Signal ReceptionThe quality of each call you make or receive depends on thesignal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of thecurrent signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to thesignal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger thesignal.If you're inside a building, being near a window may give youbetter reception.Understanding the Power Save FeatureIf your phone is unable to find a signal after searching, a PowerSave feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, itperiodically rechecks service availability or you can check ityourself by pressing any key.Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message displayson the screen. When a signal is found, your phone returns tostandby mode.Understanding How Your Phone OperatesYour phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it'sturned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals.When you use your phone, the system handling your call controlsthe power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2watts in digital mode.Maintaining Your Phone's Peak PerformanceFor the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel shouldservice your phone and accessories. Allowing unqualifiedpersonnel to service your phone may result in damage to yourphone and service may void the warranty.There are several simple guidelines to operating your phoneproperly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.• To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone ismaintained, secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth and WLANcomponents must be disabled during a call. For more information,refer to “Turning Bluetooth On and Off” on page 131.• If your phone is equipped with an external antenna, hold the phonewith the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder.• Do not hold, bend or twist the phone's antenna, if applicable.• Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged.• If your phone is equipped with an internal antenna, obstructing theinternal antenna could inhibit call performance.• Speak directly into the phone's receiver.• If your phone has a SIM or memory card: (i) handle the SIM or memorycard with care, (ii) do not remove a card while the phone is transferringor accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/ori897 Vegas.book Page 173 Monday, July 19, 2010 12:26 PM