Samsung Galaxy Gear First Gen User Manual

Health and Safety Information       60

Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong 
detergents to clean the mobile device. Wipe it with a soft 
cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water 
solution.

Do not drop, knock, or shake the mobile device. Rough 
handling can break internal circuit boards. Do not bite or 
suck on the device or otherwise insert the device into the 
eyes, ears, or mouth.

Do not paint the mobile device. Paint can clog the 
device’s moving parts or ventilation openings and prevent 
proper operation.

Responsible Listening

Caution! Avoid potential hearing loss.

Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud 
sounds over time. The risk of hearing loss increases as 
sound is played louder and for longer durations. 

Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the 
most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some 
scientific research suggests that using portable audio 
devices, such as portable music players and cell phones, at 
high volume settings for long durations may lead to 
permanent noise-induced hearing loss. This includes the use 
of headphones (including headsets, earbuds, and Bluetooth 
or other wireless devices). 

Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in 
some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), 
hypersensitivity to sound, and distorted hearing. Individual 
susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and potential 
hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of sound 
produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the 
nature of the sound, the device settings, and the headphones 
that are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting 
that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of 
sound, settings, and equipment.

You should follow some common sense recommendations 
when using any portable audio device:

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Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into 

an audio source.