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• RADIO WAVES:
THIS CELLPHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Your cellphone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits
for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted
levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent
scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. These guidelines include a substantial
safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for cellphones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The
SAR limit set by public authorities such as the Federal Communications Commission of the US Government (FCC), or by
Industry Canada, is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 gram of body tissue. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating
positions with the cellphone 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 cellphone while operating
can be well below the maximum value. This is because the cellphone 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 cellphone Before a cellphone model is available for sale to the public, compliance with
national regulations and standards must be shown.
The highest SAR value for this model cellphone when tested is 0.854 W/Kg for use at the ear and 1.24 W/Kg for use
close to the body.
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various cellphones and at various positions, they all meet the
government requirement for RF exposure. For body-worn operation, the cellphone meets FCC RF exposure guidelines
provided that it is used with a non-metallic accessory with the handset at least 1.5 cm from the body. Use of other
accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
The World Health Organization (WHO) considers that present scientific information does not indicate the need for
any special precautions for use of cellphones. If individuals are concerned, they might choose to limit their own or their
children’s RF exposure by limiting the length of calls, or using “hands-free” devices to keep cellphones away from the head
and body. (fact sheet n°193). Additional WHO information about electromagnetic fields and public health are available on
the following website: http://www.who.int/peh-emf.
Note: 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 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.
