Samsung SM-R3820WRAXAR - Manual (Page 31)

Health/Safety Information 24
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,