Samsung SCH-I500 User Manual

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Health and Safety Information 149phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect tothe phone.Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece ofequipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bendingor sitting on it.Other Important Safety Information• Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phonein a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and mayinvalidate any warranty applicable to the device.• Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle ismounted and operating properly.• Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials inthe same compartment as the phone, its parts or accessories.• For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air baginflates with great force. Do not place objects, including both installedor portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the airbag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly installed andthe air bag inflates, serious injury could result.• Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The use of wirelessphone in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft'soperation.• 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.i500.book Page 149 Friday, October 15, 2010 5:19 PM