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The phone was designed to operate at the power level strictly necessary to ensure communication with the
network. In general, the closer you are to a base station, the lower the power at which the phone will transmit.
Validation of conformity with European directive 1999/5 (directive R&TTE) is a pre-requisite for introducing
any model of phone onto the market. Protection of health and the safety of the public and the user are a vital
requirement of this directive. This model's maximum SAR value measured at the compliance test for use at the
ear was 0.64 W/kg. Although differences may exist from one phone to the other and depending on position,
all comply with European regulations.
Advice for limiting exposure to radiofrequency (RF) fields
For individuals concerned about limiting their exposure to RF fields, the World Health Organization (WHO)
provides the following advice:
Precautionary measures: Present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions
for the use of mobile phones. 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 mobile phones
away from the head and body.
Further information on this subject can be obtained from the WHO home page http://www.who.int/peh-emf
WHO Fact sheet 193: June 2000.
Safety
Never attempt to disassemble your phone. You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any
consequences of its use.
As a general rule, always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited.
Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment.
Do not use your phone in damp areas (bathroom, swimming pool…). Protect it from liquids and other moisture.
Do not expose your phone to extreme temperatures lower than - 10°C and higher than + 55°C.
The physicochemical processes created by chargers impose temperature limits when charging the battery.
Your phone automatically protects the batteries in extreme temperatures.
Do not leave your phone within the reach of small children (certain removable parts may be accidentally ingested).
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals
Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives
and also sends out frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety
levels for handheld wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set
by both U.S. and international standards bodies:
ANSI C95.1 (1992)*
NCPR Report 86 (1986)*
ICNIRP (1996)*
(*) American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements;
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection.
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature.
For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies,
and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards).
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used
with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.
Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Care and safety information
SAR
This phone complies with European requirements governing exposure to radio waves. Your phone is a
transmitter/receiver. It has been designed and manufactured to comply with radio frequency energy exposure
limits recommended by the Council of the European Union and the ICNIRP for the entire population. These
limits were established by independent scientific agencies on the basis of in-depth and regular evaluations
of scientific studies. The limits include a large safety margin that is intended to guarantee the safety of all,
irrespective of age or state of health.
The exposure standard for phones uses a unit of measure called the SAR, or Specific Absorption Rate.
The SAR limit recommended by the Council of the European Union and the ICNIRP is 2 W/kg. Tests were
conducted on a standardised usage position basis, with the phone transmitting at its maximum level certified
in all its frequency bands. Although the standardised measurement is done at maximum power, the real SAR
of the phone in use is generally very far below the maximum value.
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