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The exposure standard for mobile phones is determined by a measurement unit
known as the Specific Absorption Rate or “SAR”. The SAR limit is set by
international requirements or by the Council of the European Union at 2
watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over ten grams of body tissue. The tests used to
determine SAR levels were carried out on the basis of standard usage modes with
the phones transmitting at their maximum power level over the entire range of
frequency bands. Although the SAR was established at the highest certified level, the
actual SAR level for the mobile phone during use is generally much lower than the
maximum values. In fact, since mobiles phones are designed to operate at many
different power levels, they only use the minimum level of power required to
provide a connection to the network. In theory, the closer you are to a base station
antenna, the lower the power level required by the mobile phone.
The highest tested SAR value for this mobile phone for use at the ear and compliance
against the standard is 0.77 W/kg. While there may be differences between the SAR
levels on various phones and at various positions, they all meet the relevant
International guidelines and EU requirements for RF (radio-waves) exposure.
The World Health Organisation considers that present scientific information does
not indicate the need for any special precautions for 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 “handsfree” devices to keep
mobile phones away from the head and body (fact sheet n° 193). Additional
information about electromagnetic fields and public health are available on the
following site: http://www.who.int/peh-emf.
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• CHARGERS:
Mains powered chargers will operate within the temperature range: 0°C to 40°C.
The chargers designed for your mobile phone meet with the standard for safety of
information technology equipment and office equipment use. They should be used
for this purpose only.
• RADIO WAVES:
Proof of compliance with international standards (ICNIRP) or with European
Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE) is required of all mobile phone models before they
can be put on the market. The protection of the health and safety for the user and
any other person is an essential requirement of these standards or this directive.
THIS MOBILE PHONE COMPLIES WITH INTERNATIONAL AND EUROPEAN
REQUIREMENTS REGARDING EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter/receiver. It was designed and manufactured
to comply with the radiofrequency (RF) exposure thresholds recommended by
international requirements (ICNIRP) (1) and by the Council of the European Union
(Recommendation 1999/519/EC) (2). These limits are part of a set of requirements
and establish authorised radiofrequency levels for the public. These limits were
established by groups of independent experts on the basis of regular and detailed
scientific assessments. They include a significant safety margin intended to ensure the
safety of all, regardless of age or state of health.
(1) The ICNIRP requirements are applicable in the following
regions: Central America (except Mexico), South
America, North Africa, South Africa, Pacific Asia (except
Taiwan and Korea), Australia.
(2) The European recommendation (1999/519/EC) is
applicable in the following regions: Western Europe,
Eastern Europe, Israel.
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