Samsung T746 User Manual

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126Section 13: Health and Safety InformationGetting the Most Out of Your ReceptionKeeping Tabs on Signal StrengthThe quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of thecurrent signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, thestronger the signal. If you’re inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception.Understanding the Power Save FeatureIf your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. Ifyour phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key.Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, No Service and an Antenna icon display on the screen. When a signal isfound, your phone returns to standby mode.Understanding How Your Phone OperatesYour phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency(RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can rangefrom 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.Knowing Radio Frequency SafetyThe design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below. In 1991-92, the Institute ofElectrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updatingANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals. More than 120 scientists,engineers and physicians from universities, government health agencies and industries developed this updatedstandard after reviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of theexisting ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection andMeasurements (NCRP).Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak PerformanceThere are several simple guidelines for operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.• Speak directly into the mouthpiece.T746 UG.book Page 126 Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:42 AM