LG Electronics MobileComm USA B460 Cellular/PCS GSM/WCDMA Phone with Bluetooth User Manual 5

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Accessories
There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone, some of which may be sold separately. You
can select these options according to your personal communication requirements. Consult your local dealer for
availability.
Travel Adapter
This adapter allows you to charge the battery.
Battery
Standard battery is available.
Note
• Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty.
• Accessories may be different in different regions; please check with our regional service company or agent for
further enquiries.
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For Your Safety
WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Important Information
This user guide contains important information on the
use and operation of this phone. Please read all the
information carefully for optimal performance and to
prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone. Any
changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
user guide could void your warranty for this equipment.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Before You Start
Always store your phone away from heat. Never
store your phone in settings that may expose it to
temperatures less than 32°F (0°C) or greater than
113°F (45°C), such as outside during extreme weather
conditions or in your car on a hot day. Exposure to
excessive cold or heat will result in malfunction, damage
and/or catastrophic failure.
Be careful when using your phone near other
electronic devices. RF emissions from your mobile
phone may affect nearby in adequately shielded
electronic equipment. You should consult with
manufacturers of any personal medical devices such as
pacemakers and hearing aides to determine if they are
susceptible to interference from your mobile phone. Turn
off your phone in a medical facility or at a gas station.
Never place your phone in a microwave oven as this will
cause the battery to explode.
Safety Instructions
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of electric shock,
do not expose your phone to high humidity areas, such
as the bathroom, swimming pool, etc.
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Safety Information
Memory card information and care
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may
be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is
given in this user guide.
d Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified
service technician when repair work is required.
d Keep away from electrical appliances such as TVs,
radios, and personal computers.
d The unit should be kept away from heat sources such
as radiators or cookers.
d Do not drop.
d Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or
shock.
d The coating of the phone may be damaged if covered
with wrap or vinyl wrapper.
d Use dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit. (Do not
use solvent such as benzene, thinner or alcohol.)
d Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust.
d Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or
transport tickets; it can affect the information on the
magnetic strips.
d Do not tap the screen with a sharp object; otherwise,
it may damage the phone.
d Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture.
d Use the accessories like an earphone cautiously. Do
not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
► The memory card cannot be used for recording
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copyright- protected data.
► Keep the memory card out of the small children’s
reach.
► Do not leave the memory card in extremely hot
location.
► Do not disassemble or modify the memory card.
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before operating the
phone.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action
in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated
safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency
(RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated
transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with
the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies.
The design of this phone complies with the FCC
guidelines and these international standards.
CAUTION
Part 15.19 statement
Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use of
unauthorized antennas or modifications could impair
call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/
or result in violation of FCC regulations. Do not use the
phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with skin, a minor burn may result.
Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.
This device complies with part15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations
with the back of the phone kept 1.5cm (0.59 inches)
between the user’s body and the back of the phone. To
comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum
separation distance of 1.5cm (0.59 inches) must be
maintained between the user’s body and the back of
the phone. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar
accessories containing metallic components may not
be used. Body-worn accessories that cannot maintain
1.5cm (0.59 inches) separation distance between the
user’s body and the back of the phone, and have not
been tested for typical body-worn operations may not
comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should be
avoided.
Part 15.21 statement
Changes or modifications that are not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Part 15.105 statement
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 will not occur in a
particular installation.
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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:
d Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
d Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
d Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
d Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Cautions for Battery
d Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform,
puncture or shred.
d Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert
foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose
to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or
other hazard.
d Only use the battery for the system for which it is
specified.
d Only use the battery with a charging system that has
been qualified with the system per this standard. Use
of an unqualified battery or charger may present a
risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
d Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic
conductive objects to contact battery terminals.
d Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance
with local regulations.
d Battery usage by children should be supervised.
d Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or
battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and
the user suspects damage, take it to a service center
for inspection.
d Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion
or other hazard.
d For those host devices that utilize a USB port as a
charging source, the host device’s user manual shall
include a statement that the phone shall only be
connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or
have completed the USB-IF compliance program.
Adapter (Charger) Cautions
d Using the wrong battery charger could damage your
phone and void your warranty.
d The adapter or battery charger is intended for indoor
use only.
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Do not expose the adapter or battery charger to direct
sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as
the bathroom.
Avoid damage to your hearing
d Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed
to loud sound for long periods of time. We therefore
recommend that you do not turn on or off the
handset close to your ear. We also recommend that
music and call volumes are set to a reasonable level.
d If you are listening to music while out and about,
please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable
level so that you are aware of your surroundings. This
is particularly imperative when attempting to cross
the street.
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Safety Guidelines
TIA Safety Information
Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety Information
for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of the text
covering Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical
Devices is required in the owner’s manual for CTIA
Certification. Use of the remaining TIA language is
encouraged when appropriate.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a
lowpower radio transmitter and receiver. When it is
ON, it receives and also sends out radio 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) *
NCRP Report 86 (1986)
ICNIRP (1996)
Those standards were based on comprehensive
and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific
literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers,
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and physicians from universities, government health
agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of
research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
* American National Standards Institute; National
Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements;
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection
The design of your phone complies with the FCC
guidelines (and those standards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement
antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could damage the phone and may violate
FCC regulations.
Phone Operation
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any
other telephone with the phone held upright.
Tips on Efficient Operation
Pacemakers
For your phone to operate most efficiently:
d Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the
phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects
call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a
higher power level than otherwise needed.
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association
recommends that a minimum separation of 15cm (6
inches) be maintained between a handheld wireless
phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference
with the pacemaker. These recommendations are
consistent with the independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
d Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than 15cm
(6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is
turned ON;
d Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
d Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to
minimize the potential for interference.
d If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless
phones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them.
Also, if using your phone while driving, please:
d Give full attention to driving - driving safely is your
first responsibility;
d Use hands-free operation, if available;
d Pull off the road and park before making or
answering a call if driving conditions so require.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF
signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not
be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless
phone.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you
may want to consult your service provider (or call the
customer service line to discuss alternatives).
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HAC
Vehicles
This phone has been tested and rated for use with
hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that
it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless
technologies used in this phone that have not been
tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to
try the different features of this phone thoroughly and
in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear
implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise.
Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of
this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility.
If you have questions about return or exchange policies,
consult your service provider or phone retailer.
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehicle.
You should also consult the manufacturer of any
equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Other Medical Devices
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the
air. Turn your phone OFF before boarding an aircraft.
If you use any other personal medical device, consult
the manufacturer of your device to determine if they
are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information.
Health Care Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
Hospitals or health care facilities may use equipment
that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
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Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted
notices so require.
Aircraft
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your
phone OFF when in a ‘blasting areas or in areas posted:
‘Turn off two-way radio’. Obey all signs and instructions.
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs
and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often,
but not always, marked clearly. Potential areas may
include: fueling areas (such as gasoline stations); below
deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage
facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such
as propane or butane); areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal
powders); and any other area where you would normally
be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place
objects, including either installed or portable wireless
equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air
bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment
is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious
injury could result.
Safety Information
Please read and observe the following information
for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent
damage. Also, keep the user guide in an accessible
place at all the times after reading it.
d Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform,
puncture or shred.
d Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert
foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose
to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or
other hazard.
d Only use the battery for the system for which it is
specified.
d Only use the battery with a charging system that has
been qualified with the system per CTIA Certification
Requirements for Battery System Compliance to
IEEE1725. Use of an unqualified battery or charger
may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other
hazard.
d Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic
conductive objects to contact battery terminals.
d Replace the battery only with another battery that
has been qualified with the system per this standard,
IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an unqualified battery may
present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other
hazard.
d Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance
with local regulations.
d Battery usage by children should be supervised.
d Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or
battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and
the user suspects damage, take it to a service center
for inspection.
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Safety Guidelines
d Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion
or other hazard.
d The phone shall only be connected to USB products
that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the
USB-IF compliance program.
Charger and Adapter Safety
d The charger and adapter are intended for indoor
use only.
Battery Information and Care
d Please dispose of your battery properly or take it to
your local wireless carrier for recycling.
d The battery does not need to be fully discharged
before recharging.
d Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your
phone model since they are designed to maximize
battery life.
d Do not disassemble or impact the battery as it may
cause electric shock, short-circuit, and fire. Store the
battery in a place out of reach of children.
d Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean.
d Replace the battery when it no longer provides
acceptable performance. The battery can be
recharged several hundred times before replacement.
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d Recharge the battery after long periods of non-use to
maximize battery life.
d Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and
environmental conditions.
d Use of extended backlighting, Mobile Web Browsing,
and data connectivity kits affect battery life and talk/
standby times.
d The self-protection function of the battery cuts the
power of the phone when its operation is in an
abnormal state. In this case, remove the battery from
the phone, reinstall it, and turn the phone on.
d Actual battery life will depend on network
configuration, product settings, usage patterns,
battery and environmental conditions.
d Always unplug the charger from the wall socket
after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary
power consumption of the charger.
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards
d Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive
dust and keep the minimum required distance
between the power cord and heat sources.
d Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone,
and clean the power plug pin when it is dirty.
d When using the power plug, ensure that it is firmly
d When the phone is not used for a long period
connected. If it is not, it may cause excessive heat
or fire.
d If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without
covering the receptacle of the phone (power plug
pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, paperclip or
pen) may short-circuit the phone. Always cover the
receptacle when not in use.
d Do not short-circuit the battery. Metallic articles such
as a coin, paperclip or pen in your pocket or bag may
short-circuit the + and – terminals of the battery
(metal strips on the battery) upon moving. Shortcircuit of the terminal may damage the battery and
cause an explosion.
time, store it in a safe place with the power cord
unplugged.
d Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment
(i.e., TV or radio) may cause interference to the
phone.
d Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If
a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may cause a
slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized Service
Centre to replace the damaged antenna.
d Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens,
turn it off immediately and remove the battery. If the
phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized
Service Centre.
d Do not paint your phone.
General Notice
d The data saved in your phone might be deleted due
d Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your
to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade
mouth may cause serious injury.
of the software. Please backup your important
d Do not place items containing magnetic components
phone numbers. (Ring tones, text messages, voice
such as a credit card, phone card, bank book or
messages, pictures, and videos could also be
subway ticket near your phone. The magnetism of the
deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage
phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic
due to the loss of data.
strip.
d When you use the phone in public places, set the
d Talking on your phone for a long period of time may
ring tone to vibration so as not to disturb others.
reduce call quality due to heat generated during use. d Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it in
your ear.
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Safety Guidelines
FDA Consumer Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Centre for
Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on
Mobile Phones.
1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that
any health problems are associated with using wireless
phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless
phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low
levels of radiofrequency energy (RF) in the microwave
range while being used. They also emit very low levels
of RF when in the standby mode. Whereas high levels
of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue),
exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating
effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many
studies of low level RF exposures have not found any
biological effects. Some studies have suggested that
some biological effects may occur, but such findings
have not been confirmed by additional research. In
some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in
reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons
for inconsistent results.
2. What is the FDA’s role concerning the safety of
wireless phones?
Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety
of radiation-emitting consumer products such as
wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does
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with new drugs or medical devices. However, the
agency has authority to take action if wireless phones
are shown to emit radiofrequency energy (RF) at a
level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case,
the FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless
phones to notify users of the health hazard and
to repair, replace, or recall the phones so that the
hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA
regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the wireless
phone industry to take a number of steps, including
the following:
d Support needed research into possible biological
effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless
phones;
d Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes
any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary
for device function; and
d Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones
with the best possible information on possible
effects of wireless phone use on human health.
The FDA belongs to an interagency working group
of the federal agencies that have responsibility for
different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated
efforts at the federal level. The following agencies
belong to this working group:
d National Institute for Occupational Safety and
3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this
update?
Health
The term ‘wireless phone’ refers here to handheld
d Environmental Protection Agency
wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called
d Occupational Safety and Health Administration
‘cell’, ‘mobile’, or ‘PCS’ phones. These types of
(Administración de la seguridad y salud laborales)
wireless phones can expose the user to measurable
d Occupational Safety and Health Administration
radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the short
d National Telecommunications and Information
distance between the phone and the user’s head.
Administration
These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety
The National Institutes of Health participates in some
guidelines that were developed with the advice of the
interagency working group activities, as well.
FDA and other federal health and safety agencies.
The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for
When the phone is located at greater distances
wireless phones with the Federal Communications
from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically
Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the
lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases
United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines
rapidly with increasing distance from the source.
that limit RF exposure. The FCC relies on the FDA
The so-called ‘cordless phones’, which have a base
and other health agencies for safety questions about
unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house,
wireless phones.
typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus
The FCC also regulates the base stations that the
produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety
wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base
limits.
stations operate at higher power than do the wireless 4. What are the results of the research done
phones themselves, the RF exposures that people
already?
get from these base stations are typically thousands
The research done thus far has produced conflicting
of times lower than those they can get from wireless
results, and many studies have suffered from flaws
phones. Base stations are thus not the subject of the
in their research methods. Animal experiments
safety questions discussed in this document.
investigating the effects of radiofrequency energy
(RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones
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have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be
repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studies,
however, have suggested that low levels of RF could
accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory
animals. However, many of the studies that showed
increased tumor development used animals that had
been genetically engineered or treated with cancer
causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to
develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure. Other
studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours
per day.
These conditions are not similar to the conditions
under which people use wireless phones, so we don’t
know with certainty what the results of such studies
mean for human health. Three large epidemiology
studies have been published since December 2000.
Between them, the studies investigated any possible
association between the use of wireless phones
and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or
acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary
gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the
studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful
health effects from wireless phone RF exposures.
However, none of the studies can answer questions
about long-term exposures, since the average period
of phone use in these studies was around three
years.
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5. What research is needed to decide whether RF
exposure from wireless phones poses a health
risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and
epidemiological studies of people actually using
wireless phones would provide some of the data that
are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could
be completed in a few years. However, very large
numbers of animals would be needed to provide
reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one
exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that
is directly applicable to human populations, but 10
or more years follow-up may be needed to provide
answers about some health effects, such as cancer.
This is because the interval between the time of
exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time
tumors develop - if they do- may be many, many
years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies
is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF
exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones.
Many factors affect this measurement, such as the
angle at which the phone is held, or which model of
phone is used.
6. What is the FDA doing to find out more about
the possible health effects of wireless phone
RF?
The FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology
Program and with groups of investigators around the
world to ensure that high priority animal studies are
conducted to address important questions about the
effects of exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF).
The FDA has been a leading participant in the World
Health Organization International Electromagnetic
Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996.
An influential result of this work has been the
development of a detailed agenda of research
needs that has driven the establishment of new
research programs around the world. The project has
also helped develop a series of public information
documents on EMF issues. The FDA and the
Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association
(CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and
Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research
on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the
scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in
government, industry, and academic organizations.
CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts
with independent investigators. The initial research
will include both laboratory studies and studies of
wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a
broad assessment of additional research needs in the
context of the latest research developments around
the world.
7. How can I find out how much radio frequency
energy exposure I can get by using my wireless
phone?
All phones sold in the United States must comply
with Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
guidelines that limit radio frequency energy (RF)
exposures. The FCC established these guidelines
in consultation with the FDA and the other federal
health and safety agencies. The FCC limit for RF
exposure from wireless telephones is set at a Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6
W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety
standards developed by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National
Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement.
The exposure limit takes into consideration the body’s
ability to remove heat from the tissues that absorb
energy from the wireless phone and is set well
below levels known to have effects. Manufacturers
of wireless phones must report the RF exposure
level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC
website (http://www.fcc.gov/) gives directions for
locating the FCC identification number on your phone
so you can find your phone’s RF exposure level in the
online listing.
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8. What has the FDA done to measure the radio
frequency energy coming from wireless
phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) is developing a technical standard for
measuring the radio frequency energy (RF) exposure
from wireless phones and other wireless handsets
with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists
and engineers. The standard, ‘Recommended
Practice for Determining the Spatial- Peak Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to
Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental
Techniques’, sets forth the first consistent test
methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is
deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The
test method uses a tissuesimulating model of the
human head. Standardized SAR test methodology
is expected to greatly improve the consistency of
measurements made at different laboratories on the
same phone. SAR is the measurement of the amount
of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole
body or a small part of the body. It is measured in
watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement
is used to determine whether a wireless phone
complies with safety guidelines.
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9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure
to radiofrequency energy from my wireless
phone?
If there is a risk from these products - and at this
point we do not know that there is - it is probably
very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding
even potential risks, you can take a few simple
steps to minimize your exposure to radiofrequency
energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how
much exposure a person receives, reducing the
amount of time spent using a wireless phone will
reduce RF exposure. If you must conduct extended
conversations by wireless phone every day, you could
place more distance between your body and the
source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off
dramatically with distance. For example, you could
use a headset and carry the wireless phone away
from your body or use a wireless phone connected
to a remote antenna. Again, the scientific data do not
demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if
you are concerned about the RF exposure from these
products, you can use measures like those described
above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless
phone use.
10. What about children using wireless phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger
to users of wireless phones, including children
and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower
exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF), the
measures described above would apply to children
and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing
the time of wireless phone use and increasing
the distance between the user and the RF source
will reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored
by other national governments have advised that
children be discouraged from using wireless phones
at all. For example, the government in the United
Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a
recommendation in December 2000. They noted
that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone
causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their
recommendation to limit wireless phone use by
children was strictly precautionary; it was not based
on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists.
11. What about wireless phone interference with
medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones
can interact with some electronic devices. For this
reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test
method to measure electromagnetic interference
(EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and
defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test
method is now part of a standard sponsored by
the Association for the Advancement of Medical
instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort
by the FDA, medical device manufacturers, and
many other groups, was completed in late 2000.
This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that
cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from
wireless phone EMI. The FDA has tested hearing aids
for interference from handheld wireless phones and
helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by
the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and
performance requirements for hearing aids and
wireless phones so that no interference occurs
when a person uses a ‘compatible’ phone and a
‘compatible’ hearing aid at the same time. This
standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. The
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones
for possible interactions with other medical devices.
Should harmful interference be found to occur, the
FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference
and work to resolve the problem.
12. Where can I find additional information?
For additional information, please refer to the following
resources:
FDA web page on wireless phones
(http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/
RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/
HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm)
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Safety Guidelines
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety
Program
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation
Protection
(http://www.icnirp.de)
World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF
Project
(http://www.who.int/peh-emf/project/es)
National Radiological Protection Board (UK)
(http://www.nrpb.org.uk/radiation)
10 Driver Safety Tips
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to
communicate by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An
important responsibility accompanies the benefits of
wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
When operating a car, driving is your first responsibility.
When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a
car, practice good common sense and remember the
following tips:
1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features
such as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your
instruction manual and learn to take advantage
of valuable features most phones offer, including
automatic redial and memory. Also, work to memorize
the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial
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function without taking your attention off the road.
2 When available, use a hands-free device. A number
of hands-free wireless phone accessories are readily
available today. Whether you choose an installed
mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker
phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if
available to you.
3 Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Make
sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach
and where you can reach it without removing your
eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at
an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voicemail
answer it for you.
4 Suspend conversations during hazardous driving
conditions or situations. Let the person you are
speaking with know you are driving; if necessary,
suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous
weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow and ice can be
hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver, your
first responsibility is to pay attention to the road.
5 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers
while driving. If you arereading an address book or
business card, or writing a “to-do” list while driving
a car, you are not watching where you are going. It
is common sense. Don’t get caught in a dangerous
situation because you are reading or writing and not
paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles.
6 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place
calls when you are not moving or before pulling into
traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your
trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you
may be stopped at a stop sign, red light or otherwise
stationary. But if you need to dial while driving, follow
this simple tip— dial only a few numbers, check the
road and your mirrors, then continue.
7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations
that may be distracting. Stressful or emotional
conversations and driving do not mix; they are
distracting and even dangerous when you are behind
the wheel of a car. Make people you are talking with
aware you are driving and if necessary, suspend
conversations which have the potential to divert your
attention from the road.
8 Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your
wireless phone is one of the greatest tools you
can own to protect yourself and your family in
dangerous situations — with your phone at your
side, help is only three numbers away. Dial 911 or
other local emergency number in the case of fire,
traffic accident, road hazard or medical emergency.
Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone!
9 Use your wireless phone to help others in
emergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a
perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan” in your
community. If you see an auto accident, crime in
progress or other serious emergency where lives are
in danger, call 911 or other local emergency number,
as you would want others to do for you.
10 Call roadside assistance or a special wireless nonemergency assistance number when necessary.
Certain situations you encounter while driving may
require attention, but are not urgent enough to merit
a call for emergency services. But you can still use
your wireless phone to lend a hand. If you see a
broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a
broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where
no one appears injured or a vehicle. you know to be
stolen, call roadside assistance or other special nonemergency wireless number.
For more information, please call to 888-901-SAFE, or
visit our website www.ctia.org.
Consumer Information on SAR (Specific
Absorption Rate)
This Model Phone Meets the Government’s
Requirements for Exposure to Radio Waves.
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the
emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF)
energy set by the Federal Communications Commission
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Safety Guidelines
(FCC) of the U.S. Government. These FCC exposure
limits are derived from the recommendations of two
expert organizations, the National Counsel on Radiation
Protection and Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both
cases, the recommendations were developed by
scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry,
government, and academia after extensive reviews of
the scientific literature related to the biological effects
of RF energy. The exposure limit for wireless mobile
phones employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR is a measure
of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human
body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg).
The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a
safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The
FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of
safety to give additional protection to the public and to
account for any variations in measurements. Tests for
SAR are conducted using standard operating positions
specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at
its highest certified power level in all tested frequency
bands. Although SAR is determined at the highest
certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone
while operating can be well below the maximum value.
Because the phone is designed to operate at multiple
power levels to use only the power required to reach
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the network, in general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station antenna, the lower the power output.
Before a phone model is available for sale to the public,
it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does
not exceed the limit established by the government
adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests
are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the
ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC
for each model. The FCC has granted an Equipment
Authorization for this model phone with all reported
SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF
emission guidelines.
The highest SAR value for this model phone when
tested for use at the ear is 0.47 W/kg and when worn
on the body, as described in this user’s manual, is 0.56
W/kg. While there may be differences between SAR
levels of various phones and at various positions, they
all meet the government requirement for safe exposure.
SAR information on this model phone is on file with the
FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section
of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid/ after searching on
FCC ID ZNFB460.
To find information that pertains to a particular model
phone, this site uses the phone FCC ID number which
is usually printed somewhere on the case of the phone.
Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery
pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID
number for a particular phone, follow the instructions
on the website and it should provide values for typical
or maximum SAR for a particular phone. Additional
information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can
be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry
Association (CTIA) website at http://www.ctia.org/
* In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for
mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/
kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard
incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give
additional protection for the public and to account for
any variations in measurements.
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices
On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket
01-309 modified the exception of wireless phones
under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC
Act) to require digital wireless phones be compatible
with hearing-aids.
The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable
access to telecommunications services for persons with
hearing disabilities.
While some wireless phones are used near some
hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants),
users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise.
Some hearing devices are more immune than others
to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the
amount of interference they generate.
The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating
system for wireless phones, to assist hearing device
users to find phones that may be compatible with
their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated.
Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a
label located on the box.
The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary
depending on the user’s hearing device and hearing
loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to
interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone
successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing
device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal
needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC
requirements and are likely to generate less interference
to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4
is the better/higher of the two ratings.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC
requirements and are likely to generate less interference
to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. T4
is the better/ higher of the two ratings.
Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing
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device manufacturer or hearing health professional
may help you find this rating. Higher ratings mean that
the hearing device is relatively immune to interference
noise. The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values
are then added together. A sum of 5 is considered
acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is considered
for best use.
In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2
level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level
rating, the sum of the two values equal M5. This should
provide the hearing aid user with “normal usage” while
using their hearing aid with the particular wireless
phone. “Normal usage” in this context is defined as a
signal quality that’s acceptable for normal operation.
The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U
mark. The T mark is intended to be synonymous with
the UT mark. The M and T marks are recommended
by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries
Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT marks are referenced in
Section 20.19 of the FCC Rules. The HAC rating and
measurement procedure are described in the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard.
To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for
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your phone is maintained, secondary transmitters such
as Bluetooth components must be disabled during a
call.
For information about hearing aids and digital wireless
phones
Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid Accessibility
http://www.accesswireless.org/
Gallaudet University, RERC
http://tap.gallaudet.edu/Voice/
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/hearing.html
The Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC Order
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/
FCC-03-168A1.pdf
Hearing Loss Association of America [HLAA]
http://hearingloss.org/content/telephones-and-mobiledevices

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