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phone while it is on, place the phone in the carry
case that has been tested for compliance.
Use of non-Sendo-approved accessories may
violate FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be
avoided.
*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 and
allows for testing and other tolerances. The
standard incorporates a substantial margin of
safety to give additional protection for the public
and to account for any variations in measurements
and during production.
** The value stated is for the samples tested, and
applies to the GSM 1900 MHz band. Your phone
may contain other bands that allow it to operate in
other regions and complies with specific
absorption rate (SAR) limits, applicable in those
regions.
Global SAR Statement
Mobile Manufacturers Forum statement:
Understanding SAR
To communicate with the network, mobile phones
emit low levels of radio waves (also known as
radiofrequency or 'RF' energy) when being used.
Governments around the world have adopted
comprehensive guidelines, developed by
independent scientific organizations, governing the
exposure to RF energy. Mobile phones are
designed to operate within these stringent limits.
What is SAR?
SAR stands for Specific Absorption Rate which is
the unit of measurement for the amount of RF
energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile
phone. Although the SAR is determined at the
highest certified power level in laboratory
conditions, the actual SAR level of the phone while
operating can be well below this value. This is
because the phone is designed to use the minimum
power required to reach the network. Therefore, the
closer you are to a base station, the more likely it is
that the actual SAR level will be lower.
Does a lower SAR mean that a phone is safer?
No. Variations in SAR do not mean that there are
variations in safety. While there may be differences
in SAR levels among phone models, all mobile
phones must meet RF exposure guidelines.
Where can I get the SAR values for my phone?
SAR information for new model phones will be
included with the materials that come with the
mobile phone. In addition, this information will be
available from the website of your mobile phone
manufacturer.
Where can I go if I want more information?
There are several good sources of information by
government and international agencies on the
general issue of mobile phones and health:
World Health Organisation (WHO)
www.who.int/emf
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
www.fda.gov/cdrh/ocd/mobilphone.html
U.K. National Radiological Protection Board
www.nrpb.org
The Mobile Manufacturers Forum, the international
association of mobile phone manufacturers, also
has a comprehensive website – www.mmfai.org - to
help answer consumer questions on health issues.
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