Pcs Phone Samsung Vi660 User Guide

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Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to  
Your Phone
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS 
PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE
Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free 
device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific restrictions. 
Remember that safety always comes first.
When using your phone in the car:
Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial.
When available, use a hands-free device.
Position your phone within easy reach.
Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary, 
suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.
Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when stationary or 
before pulling into traffic.
Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your 
attention from the road.
Dial 911 to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your wireless phone.
Use your phone to help others in emergencies. 
Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless number when 
necessary.
Following Safety Guidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in 
a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may 
cause interference or danger.
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radiofrequency (RF) signals. 
However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded 
electronic equipment.
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic 
operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with the 
Note:For the best care of your phone, only Sprint authorized personnel should  service 
your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty.
Tip:Purchase an optional hands-free car kit at your local Sprint Store, or call the  
PCS Accessory HotlineSM at 1-800-974-2221 or by dialing # 2 2 2 on your PCS Vision 
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manufacturer or their representative to determine if these systems are adequately 
shielded from external RF signals. Also check with the manufacturer regarding any 
equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and 
hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF signals.
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying 
Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference 
with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations 
require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the 
plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit 
using your phone while the plane is in the air.
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas 
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a blasting 
area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be turned off. 
Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.
Turn your phone off when youre in any area that has a potentially explosive 
atmosphere. Although its rare, your phone and accessories could generate sparks. 
Sparks can cause an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or even death. These 
areas are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include:
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’s engine.
Restricting Children’s Access to your Phone Your PCS Phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because 
they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that 
increase your phone bill.
Note:Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and request permission before 
using the phone near medical equipment.
Note:Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the compartment of 
your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories. 
						

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Caring for the Battery
Protecting Your Battery 
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s 
performance.
Use only Sprint-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are 
designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your 
warranty and may cause damage.
In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range 
from 32º F to 113º F (0º C to 45º C).
Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, 
such as the bathroom.
Never dispose of the battery by incineration.
Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.
Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of 
time.
It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable 
performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing.
Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s 
best to follow these storage rules:
Less than one month: 4º F to 140º F (-20º C to 60º C)
More than one month: 4º F to 113º F (-20º C to 45º C)
Disposal of Lithium Ion (LiIon) Batteries For safe disposal options of your LiIon batteries, contact your nearest Sprint-
authorized service center.
Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the 
disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
Note:For safety, do not handle a damaged or leaking LiIon battery. 
						

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Acknowledging Special Precautions and the 
FCC Notice
FCC Notice 
This phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to 
receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such 
interference cannot be eliminated. 
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (propane or butane) must comply with the 
National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact the 
National Fire Protections Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, 
Attn.: Publication Sales Division.
Cautions 
Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this 
document could void your warranty for this equipment and void your authority to 
operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. The 
use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty 
if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be 
broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.
Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on 
your body, use the Sprint supplied or approved carrying case, holster or other body-
worn accessory. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure that the antenna is 
at least 7/16 inch (1.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting. Use of non-
Sprint approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines. 
For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC Website at www.fcc.gov. 
						

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Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones
The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in 
the head of a user of a wireless handset.
The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and 
calculation process. It does not represent how much RF the phone emits. All phone 
models are tested at their highest value in strict laboratory settings. But when in 
operation, the SAR of a phone can be substantially less than the level reported to the 
FCC. This is because of a variety of factors including its proximity to a base station 
antenna, phone design and other factors. What is important to remember is that 
each phone meets strict federal guidelines. Variations in SARs do not represent a 
variation in safety. 
All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin 
of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR values between different model phones 
do not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 
W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. 
The highest reported SAR values of the SPH-a660 are:
AMPS mode (Part 22):  Head: 1.32 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.55 W/kg 
PCS mode (Part 24):  Head: 0.74 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.22 W/kg
FCC Radiofrequency Emission
This phone meets the FCC Radiofrequency Emission Guidelines.  FCC ID number: a3lspha660. More information on the phones SAR can be found 
from the following FCC Website: 
 
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. 
						

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Consumer Information on Wireless Phones
(The following information comes from a consumer information Website  
jointly sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), entitled “Cell Phone Facts:  Consumer Information on Wireless Phones.” The information reproduced  
herein is dated July 29, 2003. For further updates, please visit the Website:  
http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/qa.html.)
What is radiofrequency energy (RF)?
Radiofrequency (RF) energy is another name for radio waves. It is one form of 
electromagnetic energy that makes up the electromagnetic spectrum. Some of 
the other forms of energy in the electromagnetic spectrum are gamma rays, x-
rays and light. Electromagnetic energy (or electromagnetic radiation) consists 
of waves of electric and magnetic energy moving together (radiating) through 
space. The area where these waves are found is called an electromagnetic field.
Radio waves are created due to the movement of electrical charges in antennas. 
As they are created, these waves radiate away from the antenna. All 
electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light. The major differences 
between the different types of waves are the distances covered by one cycle of 
the wave and the number of waves that pass a certain point during a set time 
period. The wavelength is the distance covered by one cycle of a wave. The 
frequency is the number of waves passing a given point in one second. For any 
electromagnetic wave, the wavelength multiplied by the frequency equals the 
speed of light. The frequency of an RF signal is usually expressed in units called 
hertz (Hz). One Hz equals one wave per second. One kilohertz (kHz) equals 
one thousand waves per second, one megahertz (MHz) equals one million 
waves per second, and one gigahertz (GHz) equals one billion waves per 
second.
RF energy includes waves with frequencies ranging from about 3000 waves per 
second (3 kHz) to 300 billion waves per second (300 GHz). Microwaves are a 
subset of radio waves that have frequencies ranging from around 300 million 
waves per second (300 MHz) to three billion waves per second (3 GHz). 
How is radiofrequency energy used?
Probably the most important use of RF energy is for telecommunications. Radio 
and TV broadcasting, wireless phones, pagers, cordless phones, police and fire 
department radios, point-to-point links and satellite communications all rely on 
RF energy. 
Other uses of RF energy include microwave ovens, radar, industrial heaters and 
sealers, and medical treatments. RF energy, especially at microwave 
frequencies, can heat water. Since most food has a high water content, 
microwaves can cook food quickly. Radar relies on RF energy to track cars and 
airplanes as well as for military applications. Industrial heaters and sealers use 
RF energy to mold plastic materials, glue wood products, seal leather items 
such as shoes and pocketbooks, and process food. Medical uses of RF energy 
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How is radiofrequency radiation measured?
RF waves and RF fields have both electrical and magnetic components. It is 
often convenient to express the strength of the RF field in terms of each 
component. For example, the unit “volts per meter” (V/m) is used to measure 
the electric field strength, and the unit “amperes per meter” (A/m) is used to 
express the magnetic field strength. Another common way to characterize an 
RF field is by means of the power density. Power density is defined as power 
per unit area. For example, power density can be expressed in terms of 
milliwatts (one thousandth of a watt) per square centimeter (mW/cm2 or 
microwatts (one millionth of a watt) per square centimeter (µW/cm2).
The quantity used to measure how much RF energy is actually absorbed by the 
body is called the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR. The SAR is a measure of the 
rate of absorption of RF energy. It is usually expressed in units of watts per 
kilogram (W/kg) or milliwatts per gram (mW/g).
What biological effects can be caused by RF energy?
The biological effects of radiofrequency energy should not be confused with 
the effects from other types of electromagnetic energy.
Very high levels of electromagnetic energy, such as is found in X-rays and 
gamma rays can ionize biological tissues. Ionization is a process where 
electrons are stripped away from their normal locations in atoms and 
molecules. It can permanently damage biological tissues including DNA, the 
genetic material. Ionization only occurs with very high levels of 
electromagnetic energy such as X-rays and gamma rays. Often the term 
radiation is used when discussing ionizing radiation (such as that associated 
with nuclear power plants). 
The energy levels associated with radiofrequency energy, including both radio 
waves and microwaves, are not great enough to cause the ionization of atoms 
and molecules. Therefore, RF energy is a type of non-ionizing radiation. Other 
types of non-ionizing radiation include visible light, infrared radiation (heat) 
and other forms of electromagnetic radiation with relatively low frequencies. 
Large amounts of RF energy can heat tissue. This can damage tissues and 
increase body temperatures. Two areas of the body, the eyes and the testes, are 
particularly vulnerable to RF heating because there is relatively little blood f low 
in them to carry away excess heat.
The amount of RF radiation routinely encountered by the general public is too 
low to produce significant heating or increased body temperature. Still, some 
people have questions about the possible health effects of low levels of RF 
energy. It is generally agreed that further research is needed to determine what 
effects actually occur and whether they are dangerous to people. In the 
meantime, standards-setting organizations and government agencies are 
continuing to monitor the latest scientific findings to determine whether 
changes in safety limits are needed to protect human health.
FDA, EPA and other US government agencies responsible for public health and 
safety have worked together and in connection with WHO to monitor 
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What levels of RF energy are considered safe?
Various organizations and countries have developed standards for exposure to 
radiofrequency energy. These standards recommend safe levels of exposure for 
both the general public and for workers. In the United States, the FCC has used 
safety guidelines for RF environmental exposure since 1985. 
The FCC guidelines for human exposure to RF electromagnetic fields are 
derived from the recommendations of two expert organizations, the National 
Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) and the Institute of 
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the 
recommendations were developed by scientific and engineering experts drawn 
from industry, government, and academia after extensive reviews of the 
scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy. 
Many countries in Europe and elsewhere use exposure guidelines developed by 
the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). 
The ICNIRP safety limits are generally similar to those of the NCRP and IEEE, 
with a few exceptions. For example, ICNIRP recommends different exposure 
levels in the lower and upper frequency ranges and for localized exposure from 
certain products such as hand-held wireless telephones. Currently, the World 
Health Organization is working to provide a framework for international 
harmonization of RF safety standards.
The NCRP, IEEE, and ICNIRP all have identified a whole-body Specific 
Absorption Rate (SAR) value of 4 watts per kilogram (4 W/kg) as a threshold 
level of exposure at which harmful biological effects may occur. Exposure 
guidelines in terms of field strength, power density and localized SAR were 
then derived from this threshold value. In addition, the NCRP, IEEE, and ICNIRP 
guidelines vary depending on the frequency of the RF exposure. This is due to 
the finding that whole-body human absorption of RF energy varies with the 
frequency of the RF signal. The most restrictive limits on whole-body exposure 
are in the frequency range of 30-300 MHz where the human body absorbs RF 
energy most efficiently. For products that only expose part of the body, such as 
wireless phones, exposure limits in terms of SAR only are specified.
The exposure limits used by the FCC are expressed in terms of SAR, electric 
and magnetic field strength, and power density for transmitters operating at 
frequencies from 300 kHz to 100 GHz. The specific values can be found in two 
FCC bulletins, OET Bulletins 56 and 65: 
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/documents/bulletins/#56; http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/documents/bulletins/#65.
Why has the FCC adopted guidelines for RF exposure?
The FCC authorizes and licenses products, transmitters, and facilities that 
generate RF and microwave radiation. It has jurisdiction over all transmitting 
services in the U.S. except those specifically operated by the Federal 
Government. While the FCC does not have the expertise to determine radiation 
exposure guidelines on its own, it does have the expertise and authority to 
recognize and adopt technically sound standards promulgated by other expert 
agencies and organizations, and has done so. (Our joint efforts with the FDA in 
developing this website is illustrative of the kind of inter-agency efforts and 
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Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the FCC has 
certain responsibilities to consider whether its actions will significantly affect 
the quality of the human environment. Therefore, FCC approval and licensing 
of transmitters and facilities must be evaluated for significant impact on the 
environment. Human exposure to RF radiation emitted by FCC-regulated 
transmitters is one of several factors that must be considered in such 
environmental evaluations. In 1996, the FCC revised its guidelines for RF 
exposure as a result of a multi-year proceeding and as required by the 
Telecommunications Act of 1996.
Radio and television broadcast stations, satellite-earth stations, experimental 
radio stations and certain wireless communication facilities are required to 
undergo routine evaluation for RF compliance when they submit an 
 application to the FCC for construction or modification of a transmitting facility 
or renewal of a license. Failure to comply with the FCCs RF exposure 
guidelines could lead to the preparation of a formal Environmental Assessment, 
possible Environmental Impact Statement and eventual rejection of an 
application. Technical guidelines for evaluating compliance with the FCC 
 RF safety requirements can be found in the FCCs OET Bulletin 65.  http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/documents/bulletins/#65.
Low-powered, intermittent, or inaccessible RF transmitters and facilities are 
normally excluded from the requirement for routine evaluation for RF 
exposure. These exclusions are based on standard calculations and 
measurement data indicating that a transmitting station or equipment operating 
under the conditions prescribed is unlikely to cause exposures in excess of the 
guidelines under normal conditions of use. Such exclusions are not exclusions 
from compliance, but, rather, exclusions from routine evaluation. The FCCs 
policies on RF exposure and categorical exclusion can be found in Section 
1.1307(b) of the FCCs Rules and Regulations [(47 CFR 1.1307(b)].
How can I obtain the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) value for my 
wireless phone?
The FCC requires that wireless phones sold in the United States demonstrate 
compliance with human exposure limits adopted by the FCC in 1996. The 
relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a wireless telephone-user 
is given by the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), as explained above. The FCC 
requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram 
(1.6 W/kg) in terms of SAR. 
Information on SAR for a specific phone model can be obtained for many 
recently manufactured phones using the FCC identification (ID) number for 
that model. The FCC ID number is usually printed somewhere on the case of 
the phone. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find 
the number. Once you have the ID number, go to the following Web address: 
www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. On this page, you will see instructions for entering the 
FCC ID number. Type the FCC ID number exactly as requested (the Grantee 
Code is the first three characters, the Equipment Product Code is the rest of the 
FCC ID number). Then click on “Start Search.” The “Grant of Equipment 
Authorization” for your telephone should appear. Read through the grant for 
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for RF Exposure” or similar language. This section should contain the value(s) 
for typical or maximum SAR for your phone.
Phones and other products authorized since June 2, 2000, should have the 
maximum SAR levels noted directly on the “Grant of Equipment Authorization.” 
For phones and products authorized between about mid-1998 and June 2000, 
detailed information on SAR levels is typically found in the exhibits associated 
with the grant. Once a grant is accessed, the exhibits can be viewed by clicking 
on “View Exhibit.” Grants authorized prior to 1998 are not part of the 
electronic database but, rather, have been documented in the form of paper 
records. 
The FCC database does not list phones by model number. However, consumers 
may find SAR information from other sources as well. Some wireless phone 
manufacturers make SAR information available on their own Web sites. In 
addition, some non-government Web sites provide SARs for specific models of 
wireless phones. However, the FCC has not reviewed these sites and makes no 
guarantees of their accuracy. Finally, phones certified by the Cellular 
Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA) are required to provide 
SAR information to consumers in the instructional materials that come with the 
phones. 
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to  
RF emissions?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions 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.
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 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.