SCH-i640/645
User’s Manual
Please read this manual before operating the phone,
and keep it for future reference.
Safety Precautions
Compliance with Safety Standards
The Samsung Cellular phone meets all standards and recommendations for the
protection of the public from exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy
established by governmental bodies and other qualified organizations. To reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, serious personal injury, or property damage, please follow
these guidelines:
Driving
Using a wireless phone while driving is illegal in some states and countries. Know the
laws and regulations for your area, and pull off the road and park if you need to make
a call. If you must use the phone while driving, purchase and install the optional Hands-
Free Car Kit.
Electronic Devices
Your wireless telephone is a radio transmitter and receiver. When the power is on, the
phone receives and sends out RF energy. Most modern electronic equipment, such as
cars, contains an RF signal shield. RF energy may affect some inadequately shielded
electronic equipment.
Turn off your phone in health care facilities, and always request pacemakers and
hearing aids, to determine if they are shielded adequately from external RF signals.
Note if there are any regulations posted in area regarding the operation of wireless
phones, and learn where you can use them safely within facility.
Aircraft
Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) requires that you have prior permission from the crew to use your phone while the
plane is on the ground. FCC regulations prohibit using your phone is in the air. Do not
use your phone at any time while traveling on board a plane.
Blasting Areas
Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives. To avoid
interfering with blasting operation, turn off your phone when you are in a blasting area
or in any area with signs posted as "Turn off two-way radio."
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Other Dangerous Areas
Turn off your phone in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but
your phone or its accessories could generate sparks, which could lead to explosion or
fire.
* Fueling areas, such as gas stations
* Below deck on boats
* Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities
* Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal
powders
* Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine
Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the compartment of a
vehicle containing your phone or accessories.
FCC/IC Notice
This device compiles with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Introduction to SCH-i640/645
The following features provide a range of user options that make the phone both fun
and easy to use. SCH-i640/645 is based on Microsoft® Windows Mobile® Smartphone
2003 Second Edition.
■ Phone features: You can use advanced phone capabilities.
■ PDA features: Contacts, Calendar, Messaging, Internet Explorer, Windows Media,
MSN Messenger, Tasks, Voice Notes, Games, etc.
■ Messaging features: You can receive four kinds of messages - voicemail, text,
E-mail, and MMS (645 only).
■ Data capability: ActiveSync® technology to synchronize your phone and PC.
■ Input methods: 3 standard modes - Numeric, T9, multi-press
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Unpacking
Your package contains th follow ing item s:
z Handset
z Battery
z User’ s m anual
z Travel adapter/charger
z Desktop charger
z Headset
z Holster
In addition, you can obtain the follow ing accessories for your phone from your local
Sam sung dealer.
z Headset
z Travel adapter
z Data cable
z Hands-free kit
z Car charger
z Holster
z QW ERTY Keyboard
z Battery
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Layout
The following pictures show the main elements of SCH-i645.
(Design can be changed later)
[Picture 1] Inside of SCH-i645
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[Picture 2] Outside of SCH-i645
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Earphone jack: Connects the optional 2.5mm ear/microphone.
External screen: A secondary screen for phone features.
IR port: Uses infrared technology to transmit data to and receive data from other
computing platform handhelds, and to perform ActiveSync® operations.
Accessory connector: Connects your phone to the cradle, which in turn connects to
the back of your computer and through the AC adapter to the wall current.
SD slot: Inserts SD card for extended memory, and connects peripherals using SD I/O
interface.
Volume keys: Press to adjust voice volume during conversation, and adjust audio
volume in standby mode.
Record button: Press to launch Voice Notes, and press one more time to record the
voice memo. Press and hold to activate voice recognition command.
Quick List key: Press to launch the Quick List and press and hold to turn phone (radio
module) on/off.
Camera key (Side): Press and hold to launch the camera application, and press one
more time to take a picture or record a video (645 only).
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How to use Smartphone
Home screen
The Home screen plays an integral part in the navigational model of Smartphone. It is
the first screen displayed every time the device is turned on. The user can easily return.
Sample Home Screen
Home screen customization
The Home screen provides users a customizable starting page for their Smartphone. It
can be used to display a variety of information, such as phone-specific status,
information from over-the-air services, and information from personal information
manager (PIM) applications. The user can fully customize the Home screen by installing
new plug-ins and schemes.
Home screen icons
The top part of the Home screen displays icons for the most recently used applications
(MRUs). If you are creating a new application, you must provide an icon to represent
your application that can be incorporated into the MRU list.
Start
The top part of the Home screen displays icons for the most recently used applications.
Start key displays the top-level list of applications supported by the device. The first five
applications in this list are those most typically used by users and are fixed in position.
Other applications follow and the list of applications is numbered serially.
The user can navigate to programs by pressing the left soft key from the Home screen.
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Programs
The user can scroll through the list of applications and press the action button to select
any list item to launch the application. Additionally, the applications are mapped to
the numbers; the user can launch them directly by pressing the associated number.
Title Bar
The top 20 pixels of the Smartphone screen are reserved for the title bar, as an always
visible bar that provides application information and status. The title bar uses font 10-
point bold Nina, and supports right-justified icons.
Most of the title bar is devoted to application-specific information. The text is context
dependent and can be changed for child windows. For example, in the Calendar
application, the date is shown in the title bar, as illustrated in the following figure. As
another example, in the messaging application the title for the list view is the
appropriate mail folder name (see the next figure).
Date shown in title bar
Folder name shown in title bar
Icons also appear in the title bar to provide information such as battery and signal
strength or text entry mode. Default icons include the signal strength icon and a battery
icon. Default icons may be overridden by other icons in some contexts. For example,
the battery icon is overwritten by the text entry indicator when the user composes an e-
mail message.
Text entry indicator
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Menu bar
The menu bar is 20 pixels high at the bottom of the screen and contains the two soft
keys shown in the following figure. The menu bar font is 10-point bold Nina.
Soft key tray
Smartphone uses two soft keys to display menus and action options to the user. The user
can activate a soft key by pressing the corresponding hardware button located
physically near the display.
The menu bar is part of the device shell UI; it is context sensitive and can be changed
dynamically by an application. For example, in the Contacts list view the soft keys are
New and Menu. When the user starts to create a new contact in the edit view, the soft
keys change to Done and Menu.
Different soft keys in menu bar
Applications should use the right soft key to display the menu and the left soft key as a
context-sensitive Action button. For example, the left soft key in the edit view of the
preceding figure is Done. The left soft key may appear even when there is no label on
the right soft key, as shown in the following figure.
Left soft key with no right key
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Cascading Menus
Smartphone supports cascading menus only to one additional level. They can be used
as long as they don't clutter the screen; in addition, the most common options must be
available at the top level and must not cascade. In the following figure, options for
filtering calls are provided in a cascading menu that appears at the bottom of the
menu.
A right-justified triangle next to a menu item indicates that it opens a cascading menu.
When the user presses the right arrow or the Action button, the second menu is
displayed. The user can then scroll up and down and press the Action button to select
the menu item.
Cascading Menus
Navigation Buttons
Smartphone provides two navigational buttons for users: the Home button and the
Back button.
The Home button is a powerful one-touch navigational tool that returns a user to the
Home screen from anywhere at any time.
The Back button is context dependent and is implemented to perform different
functions depending on the state of the application. It is generally designed to return
the user to the previous screen, with a few exceptions.
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Dialer and Call Progress
When a user places a call, the dialer/call progress application starts. The dialer UI
appears when a user makes a call by entering numbers on the keypad from the Home
screen, as shown in the left of the following figure. Dialed calls from the keypad can be
executed from the Home screen or the call progress screen. After the user finishes
entering the numbers, call progress appears. Call progress shows the connect progress
for outgoing calls, call notification for incoming calls, and the current status of ongoing
calls as shown on the right of the following figure.
Dialer and call progress screen
If a user navigates to another screen while on a phone call, a call in progress icon is
displayed in the title bar. This icon remains the same for conference calls or calls on
hold. The right soft key on the home screen provides a shortcut back to call progress.
Calls can also be made from other applications, for example, from a hyperlink in
Calendar, from Contacts, or a tel: URL in the browser. In this case the dialer UI is not
used and the user is taken directly to call progress
Making a call
Enter numbers on the keypad from the Home screen and press the SEND button to
make a call to the number.
Ending a call
Press the END button.
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Answering a call
When somebody calls you, the phone rings. If the caller can be identified, the caller’s
phone number (or name if pre-stored in your Contacts) is displayed.
To answer the call, press any button on the keypad (except END).
You can answer a call while using another application. The screen alerts you with the
incoming call message. Press SEND button to answer the call, or END to reject the call.
Redialing Calls
Press SEND for a second to redial the latest number.
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Input Methods
All Smartphone devices with keypads support text entry from the keypad buttons. There
are three standard modes for keypad text entry on Smartphone 2003: numeric, T9, and
multi-press.
Switching Modes
Each text field can have a default mode, depending on the expected content. For
example, phone number fields are in numeric mode by default, and e-mail addresses
are in multi-press mode. If the user changes modes in a text field, moves away from the
field, and then returns to it, the mode reverts to the default mode for that field.
For text fields that do not have a default mode, the mode is whatever the user used last
in a field without a default mode—T9 or multi-press mode. This does not default to
numeric mode. The very first time the user moves into a text field on the device, it
defaults to T9.
Special Keys
The following keys perform special functions for text input.
The "*" Key
Switching modes between T9, multi-press, and numeric is done by pressing and holding
the * key. Pressing and holding the * key continues to cycle through each mode. The
user should not have to press and hold twice to get from T9 mode to another mode.
The "#" Key
In each mode, pressing and holding the # key allows the user to access a screen of
symbols. The user navigates left, right, up, or down to get to the symbol of choice and
presses the Action button or the Done soft key. The user is then returned to the active
text field, with the symbol entered and the insertion point on the next character.
The "0" Key
In T9 mode, you can see the next recommended word by pressing 0 key.
Action (OK)
The user enters a carriage return in multi-line fields by pressing the Action button.
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Other Applications
Messaging
Your phone can send and receive e-mail, text messages and Pix messages (645 only).
Contacts
This enables you to keep names, addresses, phone numbers and other information
about your personal or business contacts.
Calendar
This lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any kind of activity associated
with a time and date.
Internet Explorer
You can navigate Internet, but there are limitations to support some tags.
Tasks
This is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize the things that you have to
do.
Voice Notes
This enables you to record important voice notes and the user’s voice during phone call.
Windows Media
You can play and watch several kinds of multimedia files.
Accessories
You can use accessory programs such as Calculator, Modem Link, etc.
Games
You can play the games such as Jawbreaker and Solitaire.
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Various Settings for Your Phone
You can customize the configuration options on your phone.
Call Options
Call answer, Auto answer, Phone number, Voice mail number, Country code, Area
code
Sounds
Ring tone, Reminders, New e-mail, New text/voice/instant message, Alarm clock,
Exclamation, Question, Warnings, Keypad control
Profiles
Normal, Silent, Meeting, Outdoor, Automatic, Headset, Car and Speakerphone
Home Screens
Home screen layout, Color scheme, Background image and Time out
About
Build version, Radio version, Storage, Memory, Processor and other information
Accessibility
System font size, Multipress time out, Confirmation time out and In-call alert volume
Beam
Receive incoming beams
Bluetooth
No Bluetooth hardware is installed on this device
Certificates
Personal and Root
Data Connections
Data/Fax mode, Internet connection, Work connection, WAP connection and Secure
WAP connection
Date and Time
Time zone, Date, Time, Alarm and Alarm time
Owner Information
Name, Telephone number, E-mail address and Notes
Power Management
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Main battery, Brightness level, Backlight time out, Power saving time out and In-call
screen time out
Regional Settings
Language, Locale, Short date style, Long date style, Time format, Positive number,
Negative number, Positive currency and Negative currency
Remove Programs
Security
Enable Phone Lock, Emergency Numbers, Phone Reset and Initialize Memory
Phone Settings
NAM/Roam Mode – NAM mode and Roaming option
Beep/Alert – Minute beep, Connect tone and Disconnect tone
Version – S/W version, H/W version and PRL version
Other – Voice privacy, GPS and Time
Port Setting
You can select the USB/UART path to phone or PDA
Installing ActiveSync®
Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®, you can synchronize the information on your desktop
computer with the information on your device. Synchronization compares the data on
your device with your desktop computer and updates both computers with the most
recent information.
Before you begin synchronization, install ActiveSync® on your desktop computer from
the Companion CD. ActiveSync® is already installed on your device.
Insert the Companion CD into the CD-ROM drive of your desktop computer. Click the
yellow arrow, click Start Here, and then follow the directions on your screen.
After installation is complete, the ActiveSync® Setup Wizard helps you connect your
device to your desktop computer, set up a partnership so you can synchronize
information between your device and your desktop computer, and customize your
synchronization settings. Your first synchronization process will automatically begin when
you finish using the wizard.
For More Information
You can get more information about Microsoft® Windows Mobile® Smartphone at
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Health and Safty Information
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to
radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and
establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The
guidelines are based on the safety standards that were developed by independent
scientific organizations through periodic and through evaluation of scientific
studies.
The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all
persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a unit of measurement known as
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg *.
*In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg)
averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give
additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with
the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR
level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is
because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only
the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a
wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output of the phone.
Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and
certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the
government-adopted requirement for safe exposure.
The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the
body) as required by the FCC for each model. While there may be differences
between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the
government requirement.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all
reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under
printed in the label on the phone. FCC certification information for this model phone is
attached separation paper.
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For Body Operation
For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF
exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory
designated for this product or when used with and accessory that contains no metal
and that positions the handset a minimum from the body.
The minimum distance for this model phone is written in the FCC certification
information from the body. None compliance with the above conditions may violate
FCC RF exposure guidelines.
For more Information concerning exposure to radio frequency signals, see the following
websites:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA):
U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Precautions When Using Batteries
. Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way.
. Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
. If you use the phone near the network’s base station, it uses less power; talk and
standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and
the parameters set by the network operator.
. Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge and the type of
battery and charger used. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of
times, but it will gradually wear out. When the operation time (talk time and standby
time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
. If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.
. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-
approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.
Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since
overcharging may shorten its life.
. Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require
cooling or warming first.
. Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter
conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to
keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may
temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are
particularly affected by temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).
. Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental shortcircuiting can occur when a metallic
object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct connection between the + and . terminals of
the battery (metal strips on the battery), for example when you carry a spare battery
in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the
object causing the short-circuiting.
. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire.
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Road Safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost
anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the
benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone
behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following
tips.
1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial. If
available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off
the road.
2. When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, add an extra layer of
convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands-free
accessories available today.
3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless phone
without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an
inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you.
4. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the
call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice and even
heavy traffic can be hazardous.
5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a To Do list
or flipping through your phonebook takes your attention away from your primary
responsibility, driving safely.
6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or
before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need
to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your
mirrors, then continue.
7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make
the people with whom you are talking aware that you are driving and suspend
conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road.
8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial the emergency number in the case of
fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on your
wireless phone!
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9. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see a car accident,
crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call the
emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.
10. Call roadside assistance or a special nonemergency wireless assistance number
when necessary. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a
broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured, or a
vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or any other special
nonemergency wireless number.
Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off
your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or
danger.
When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide
for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible
products.
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the
satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is
recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating
position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder).
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.
However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from
your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
*Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches)
be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the
independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
. Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker
when the phone is switched on
. Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket
. Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize potential interference
If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your
phone immediately.
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*Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.
*Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device
to determine
if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist
you in obtaining this information. Switch off your phone in health care facilities when
any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
*Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in
motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your
vehicle.
You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to
your vehicle.
*Posted Facilities
Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and
obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refueling point (service station).
Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in
fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting
operations are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked.
They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using
liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where
you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
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Emergency Calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline
networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection
in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for
essential communications (medical emergencies, for example).
Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a
service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all
wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in
use. Check with local service providers.
To make an emergency call, proceed as follows.
1. If the phone is not on, switch it on.
2. Key in the emergency number for your present location. Emergency numbers vary by
location.
3. Press TALK.
If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to
deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call. Consult this
document and your local cellular service provider.
When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as
accurately as possible. Remember that your phone may be the only means of
communication at the scene of an accident; do not cut off the call until given
permission to do so.
Other Important Safety Information
. Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle.
Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty
applicable to the device.
. Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and
operating properly.
. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same
compartment as the phone, its parts or accessories.
. For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great
force. Do not place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment in
the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment
is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
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. Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless phones in
aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, and is
illegal.
. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone
services to the offender, or legal action, or both.
Care and Maintenance
Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated
with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow
you to enjoy this product for many years.
. Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children’s.
. Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain minerals that will
corrode electronic circuits.
. Do not touch the phone with a wet hand while it is charging. Doing so may cause an
electric shock to you or damage to the phone.
. Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, as its moving parts may be
damaged.
. Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of
electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt
certain plastics.
. Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal
operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the
phone’s electronic circuit boards.
. Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit
boards.
. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone.
Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water
solution.
. Do not paint it. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper
operation.
. Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or
a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated.
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. Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas
or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing
radio devices.
. If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your
nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if necessary,
arrange for service.
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC and Industry Canada
Notice
Cautions
Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Compliance Information
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Information to User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
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APPENDIX
Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR)
THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured
not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency(RF) energy set by the
Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of
comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general
population. The guidelines are based on safety standards that were developed by
independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of
scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure
the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement
known as the Specific Absorption Rate(SAR). The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg.
SAR Tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with
the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR
level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is
because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only
the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station antenna, the lower the power output. Before a new model phone is
available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does
not exceed the limit established by the governmentadopted requirement for safe
exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations(e.g., at the ear and worn
on the body) as required by the FCC for each model.
The highest SAR values for SCH-i640 as reported to the FCC are Head: 0.687W/Kg, Body-
worn: 1.25W/Kg (CDMA Mode), and Head: 1.18 W/Kg, Body-worn: 1.12 W/Kg (PCS
Mode).
SAR compliance for body-worn operating configurations is limited to the specific belt-clip/
holster supplied or approved by Samsung, if available. The use of accessories that do not
satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure compliance and should
be avoided.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported
SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR
information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the
ID A3LSCHI640.
In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6
watts/kilogram(W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial
margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in
measurements.
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Appendix B: GUIDE TO SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE
WIRELESS PHONE USE
Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association
“ Safety is the most important call you will ever make.”
A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use
TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S. TODAY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE UNIQUE
COMBINATION OF CONVENIENCE, SAFETY AND VALUE DELIVERED BY THE
WIRELESS TELEPHONE. QUITE SIMPLY, THE WIRELESS PHONE GIVES PEOPLE THE POWERFUL
ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE BY VOICE-ALMOST ANYWHERE, ANYTIME-WITH THE BOSS, WITH
A CLIENT, WITH THE KIDS, WITH EMERGENCY PERSONNEL OR EVEN WITH THE POLICE.
EACH YEAR, AMERICANS MAKE BILLIONS OF CALLS FROM THEIR WIRELESS PHONES, AND
THE NUMBERS ARE RAPIDLY GROWING.
But an important responsibility accompanies those benefits, one that every wireless
phone user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. A wireless
phone can be an invaluable tool, but good judgment must be exercised at all times
while driving a motor vehicle-whether on the phone or not.
The basic lessons are ones we all learned as teenagers. Driving requires alertness,
caution and courtesy. It requires a heavy dose of basic common sense-keep your
head up, keep your eyes on the road, check your mirrors frequently and watch out for
other drivers. It requires obeying all traffic signs and signals and staying within
the speed limit. It means using seatbelts and requiring other passengers to do the same.
But with wireless phone use, driving safely means a little more. This brochure is a call to
wireless phone users everywhere to make safety their first priority when behind the
wheel of a car. Wireless telecommunications is keeping us in touch, simplifying our lives,
protecting us in emergencies and providing opportunities to help others in need. When
it comes to the use of wireless phones, safety is your most important call.
Wireless Phone “Safety Tips” Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a
wireless phone which should be easy to remember.
1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial.
Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable
features most phones offer, including automatic redial and memory. Also, work to
memorize the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial function without taking
your attention off the road.
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2. When available, use a hands free device. A number of hands free wireless phone
accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an installed mounted
device for your wireless phone or a speaker phone accessory, take advantage of
these devices if available to you.
3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Make sure you place your wireless
phone within easy reach and where you can grab it without removing your eyes
from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your
voice mail answer it for you.
4. Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations. Let the
person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call
in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow and ice can be
hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver, your first responsibility is to pay
attention to the road.
5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are reading an
address book or business card, or writing a “to do” list while driving a car, you are
not watching where you are going. It’s common sense.
Don’t get caught in a dangerous situation because you are reading or writing and
not paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles.
6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or
before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip or attempt
to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red light or
otherwise stationary.
But if you need to dial while driving, follow this simple tip-dial only a few numbers,
check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting.
Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix-they are distracting
and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car. Make people you are
talking with aware you are driving and if necessary, suspend conversations which
have the potential to divert your attention from the road.
8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless phone is one of the greatest
tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous situationswith
your phone at your side, help is only three numbers away. Dial 9-1-1 or other local
emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, road hazard or medical
emergency. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone!
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9. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Your wireless phone provides
you a perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan” in your community.
If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives
are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local emergency number, as you would want
others to do for you.
10. Call roadside assistance or a special wireless nonemergency assistance number
when necessary. Certain situations you encounter while driving may require
attention, but are not urgent enough to merit a call for emergency services. But you
still can use your wireless phone to lend a hand. If you see a broken-down vehicle
posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no
one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance
or other special non-emergency wireless number.
Careless, distracted individuals and people driving irresponsibly represent a hazard to
everyone on the road.
Since 1984, the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association and the wireless
industry have conducted educational outreach to inform wireless phone users of their
responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens. As we approach a new century,
more and more of us will take advantage of the benefits of wireless telephones.
And, as we take to the roads, we all have a responsibility to drive safely.
“ The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving.”
Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association
For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE.
com/consumer/issues/driving/articles.cfm?ID=85
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Appendix C: CONSUMER UPDATE ON WIRELESS PHONES
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
1. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?
The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in
antennas, often called cell, mobile, or PCS phones. These types of wireless phones
can expose the user to measurable radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the short
distance between the phone and the user s head. These RF exposures are
limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were
developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies.
When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is
drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing
distance from the source. The so-called “cordless phones,” which have a base unit
connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power
levels, and thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC’s compliance limits.
2. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless
phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy
(RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF
when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects
(by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects
causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have
not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological
effects may occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional
research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those
studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results.
3. What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer
products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new
drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if
wireless phones are shown to emit radiofrequency energy (RF) at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers of
wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the
phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
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Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has
urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following:
Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by
wireless phones; Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to
the user that is not necessary for device function; and Cooperate in providing users of
wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless
phone use on human health
FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have
responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the
federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Environmental Protection Agency
Federal Communications Commission
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group
activities, as well.
FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must
comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other
health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones.
FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon.
While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones
themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically
thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations
are thus not the primary subject of the safety questions discussed in this document.
4. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless
phone RF?
FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of
investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are
conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to
radiofrequency energy (RF).
FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health
Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in
1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed
agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research
programs around the world. The Project has also helped develop a series of
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public information documents on EMF issues.
FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal
Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on
wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from
experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded
research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators. The initial
research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users.
The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the
context of the latest research developments around the world.
5. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energy from my
wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products.and at this point we do not know that there is.it is
probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential
risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radiofrequency
energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives,
reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure.
If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could
place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the
exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example,
you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a
wireless phone connected to a remote antenna
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if
you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use
measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone
use.
6. What about children using wireless phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including
children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to
radiofrequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children
and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone
use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF
exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children
be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in
the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in
December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone
causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit
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wireless phone use by children was strictly recautionary; it was not based on scientific
evidence that any health hazard exists.
7. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RFemissions from wireless phones,
there is no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits
can be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort. These systems
reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the
source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if
the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then
that part of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S.
are required to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are
used against the head or against the body. Either configuration should result in
compliance with the safety limit.
8. 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 f
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.
9. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?
Radiofrequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic
devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and
defibrillators from wireless telephones.
This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the
Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by
FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late
2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers
and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI.
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FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and
helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and
performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that that no
interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible
hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with
other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA will
conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.
10. What are the results of the research done already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have
suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the
effects of radiofrequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones
have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.
A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could
accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the
studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been
genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals so
as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure. Other
studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not
similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don t know
with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000.
Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of
wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma,
tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies
demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phone RF
exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-term
exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three
years.
11. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones
poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually
using wireless phones would
provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could
be completed in a few years. However, very large numbers of animals would be
needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists.
Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human
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populations, but 10 or more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers
about some health effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between the
time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if
they do - may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is
hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of
wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which
the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.
12. Which other federal agencies have responsibilities related to potential RF health
effects?
Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be
obtained from the following organizations.
FCC RF Safety Program:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA):
gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH):
World health Organization (WHO):
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection:
National Radiation Protection Board (UK):
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