Regulatory Statements - SENDO P600 Manual

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Regulatory Statements

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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 organisations, 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.uk
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.
Sendo SAR Statement
THIS MOBILE PHONE MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY.
Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and
receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to
exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF)
recommended by international guidelines. These
limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and
establish permitted levels of RF energy for the
general population. The guidelines were developed
by independent scientific organisations through
periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific
studies. The guidelines include a substantial safety
margin designed to assure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a
unit of measurement known as the Specific
Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit
recommended by international guidelines is 2.0
Watts/kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using
standard operating positions with the phone
transmitting at its highest operating power level.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest
operating power level, the actual SAR of the phone
while operating normally can be well below the
maximum value. This is because the phone is
designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to
use only the power required to communicate with the
network. In general, the closer you are to a base
station, the lower the power output of the phone.
The highest SAR value for the Sendo 600 model
phone when tested for use at the ear is 1.370 W/Kg.
Always read and follow the operating and safety
instructions that came with your phone.
* The SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public
is 2.0 Watts/Kg (W/kg) averaged over ten grams of
body tissue. The guidelines incorporate a substantial
margin of safety to give additional protection for the
public and to account for any variations in
measurements.
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