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Radio frequency (RF) exposure and
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Your phone is a low-power radio transmitter and
receiver. When it is turned on, it emits low levels
of radio frequency energy (also known as radio
waves or radio frequency fields).
Governments around the world have adopted
comprehensive international safety guidelines,
developed by scientific organizations, for example,
ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection) and IEEE (The Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.), through
periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies.
These guidelines establish permitted levels of radio
wave exposure for the general population. The levels
include a safety margin designed to assure the safety
of all persons, regardless of age and health, and
to account for any variations in measurements.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the unit of
measurement for the amount of radio frequency
energy absorbed by the body when using a phone.
The SAR value is determined at the highest certified
power level in laboratory conditions, but the actual
SAR level of the phone while it is operating can be
well below this value. This is because the phone
is designed to use the minimum power required
to reach the network.
Variations in SAR below the radio frequency
exposure guidelines do not mean that there are
variations in safety. While there may be differences
in SAR levels among phones, all Sony Ericsson
phone models are designed to meet radio frequency
exposure guidelines.
For phones sold in the US, before a phone model
is available for sale to the public, it must be tested
and certified by the Federal Communications
Commission (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 (that is, at the
ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC
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Important information
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for each model. For body-worn operation,
this phone has been tested and meets FCC
RF exposure guidelines when the handset is
positioned a minimum of 15 mm from the body
without any metal parts in the vicinity of the phone
or when used with the original Sony Ericsson
accessory intended for this phone and worn on
the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure
compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
A separate leaflet with SAR information about
this phone model is included with the material
accompanying this phone. This information can
also be found, together with more information
on radio frequency exposure and SAR, on:
www.sonyericsson.com/health.
Accessible Solutions/Special Needs
For phones sold in the US, you can use your TTY
terminal with your Sony Ericsson phone (with the
necessary accessory). For information on Accessible
Solutions for individuals with special needs call the
Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center on 877 878
1996 (TTY) or 877 207 2056 (voice), or visit the
Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at
www.sonyericsson-snc.com.
Disposal of old electrical
and electronic equipment
This symbol indicates that all electrical
and electronic equipment included
shall not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be left at the appropriate
collection point for recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product
is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For more
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