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Health & Safety
Governments around the world have adopted comprehensive
international safety guidelines, developed by scientific
organizations, e.g. ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-
Ionizing Radiation Protection) and IEEE (The Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.), through periodic and
thorough evaluation of scientific studies. These guidelines
establish permitted levels of radio wave exposure for the general
population. The levels include a safety margin designed to
assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health,
and to account for any variations in measurements.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the unit of measurement for
the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body
when using a mobile phone. The SAR value is determined at
the highest certified power level in laboratory conditions, but
the actual SAR level of the mobile phone while operating can be
well below this value. This is because the mobile phone is
designed to use the minimum power required to reach the
network.
Variations in SAR below the radio frequency exposure guidelines
do not mean that there are variations in safety. While there may
be differences in SAR levels among mobile phones, all Sony
Ericsson mobile phone models are designed to meet radio
frequency exposure guidelines.
A separate leaflet with SAR information for this mobile phone
model is included with the material that comes with this mobile
phone. This information can also be found, together with more
information on radio frequency exposure and SAR, on:
www.sonyericsson.com.
Driving
Please check if local laws and regulations restrict the use of
mobile phones while driving or require drivers to use handsfree
solutions. We recommend that you use only Sony Ericsson
handsfree solutions intended for use with your product. Please
note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment,
some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phones in
their vehicles unless a handsfree kit with an external antenna
supports the installation.
Always give full attention to driving and pull off the road and
park before making or answering a call if driving conditions
so require.
Personal medical devices
Mobile phones may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers
and other implanted equipment. Please avoid placing the mobile
phone over the pacemaker, e.g. in your breast pocket. When
using the mobile phone, place it at the ear opposite the
pacemaker. If a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) is kept
between the mobile phone and the pacemaker, the risk of
interference is limited. If you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place, immediately turn off your mobile
phone. Contact your cardiologist for more information.
For other medical devices, please consult the manufacturer
of the device.
