Samsung SCH-S189 User Manual
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Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegalsituations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone.Safety warningsKeep your phone away from small children and petsKeep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of smallchildren or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injuryif swallowed.Protect your hearingListening to a headset at high volumes can damage yourhearing. Use only the minimum volume setting necessaryto hear your conversation or music.Install mobile phones and equipment with cautionEnsure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed inyour vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid placing your phone andaccessories near or in an air bag deployment area. Improperlyinstalled wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bagsinflate rapidly.SCH-S189User’s Guide• Some of the contents in this manual maydiffer from your phone depending on thesoftware of the phone or your serviceprovider.World Wide Webhttp://www.samsungmobile.comPrinted in ChinaCode No. GH68-22329AEnglish. 02/2009. Rev.1.0safety and usage informationHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specificallydesigned for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers cancause serious injuries or damage to your phone.• Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations whendisposing used batteries.• Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices, such asmicrowave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode whenoverheated.• Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery tohigh external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuitand overheating.Avoid interference with pacemakersMaintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobile phonesand pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended bymanufacturers and the independent research group, WirelessTechnology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that yourphone is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device, turnoff the phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pace-maker or medical device for guidance.Safety precautionsDrive safely at all timesAvoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations thatrestrict the use of mobile phones while driving. Use hands-free acces-sories to increase your safety when possible.Follow all safety warnings and regulationsComply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone ina certain area.Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesUsing incompatible accessories may damage your phone or causeinjury.Turn off the phone near medical equipmentYour phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals orhealth care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, anddirections from medical personnel.Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in anaircraftYour phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow allairline regulations and turn off your phone or switch to a mode thatdisables the wireless functions when directed by airline personnel.Protect batteries and chargers from damage• Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures(below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/113° F). Extreme temperaturescan reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries.• Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create aconnection between the + and - terminals of your batteries and leadto temporary or permanent battery damage.• Never use a damaged charger or battery.Handle your phone carefully and sensibly• Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can cause seriousdamage. Do not handle your phone with wet hands. Water damageto your phone can void your manufacturer’s warranty.• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to preventdamage to moving parts.• Your phone is a complex electronic device—protect it from impactsand rough handling to avoid serious damage.• Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and preventproper operation.• Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light close to the eyes ofchildren or animals.• Your phone and memory cards may be damaged by exposure tomagnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories withmagnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact withmagnetic fields for extended periods of time.Avoid interference with other electronic devicesYour phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interferewith unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, suchas pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronicdevices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of yourelectronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.Important usage informationUse your phone in the normal positionAvoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.Allow only qualified personnel to service your phoneAllowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result indamage to your phone and will void your warranty.Ensure maximum battery and charger life• Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging mayshorten battery life.• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be rechargedbefore use.• Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.Handle UIM cards and memory cards with care• Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessinginformation, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to thecard or phone.• Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noisefrom other devices.• Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life span of memorycards.• Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers ormetal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.Ensure access to emergency servicesEmergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areasor circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas,plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel.SAR informationYour wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designedand manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure toradio frequency (RF) energy set by the European Union (EU) Council.These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establishpermitted levels of RF energy for the general population. Theguidelines are based on the safety standards that were developed byindependent scientific organisations through periodic and thoroughevaluation of scientific studies.The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assurethe safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a unit ofmeasurementknown as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by theEU Council is 2.0W/kg.Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environmentsDo not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or nearfuels or chemicals. Turn off your phone whenever directed by warningsigns or instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or fire in andaround fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting areas.Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materialsin the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or accessories.Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuriesWhen sending text messages or playing games on your phone, holdthe phone with a relaxed grip, press the buttons lightly, use specialfeatures that reduce the number of buttons you have to press(such as templates and predictive text), and take frequent breaks. |
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