Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions - LG VS880 User Manual

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Consumer Information About Radio Frequency
Emissions
Your wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver,
emits radio frequency energy during use. The following consumer
information addresses commonly asked questions about the health
effects of wireless phones.
Are wireless phones safe?
Scientific research on the subject of wireless phones and radio frequency
("RF") energy has been conducted worldwide for many years, and
continues. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA")
and the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") set policies and
procedures for wireless phones. The FDA issued a website publication on
health issues related to cell phone usage where it states, "The scientific
community at large ... believes that the weight of scientific evidence does
not show an association between exposure to radio frequency (RF) from
cell phones and adverse health outcomes. Still the scientific community
does recommend conducting additional research to address gaps in
knowledge. That research is being conducted around the world and the
FDA continues to monitor developments in this field. You can access the
joint FDA/FCC website at http://www.fda.gov (under "c"in the subject
index, select Cell Phones > Research). You can also contact the FDA
toll-free at (888) 463-6332 or (888) INFO-FDA. In June 2000, the FDA
entered into a cooperative research and development agreement through
which additional scientific research is being conducted. The FCC issued its
own website publication stating that "there is no scientific evidence that
proves that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer or a variety of other
problems, including headaches, dizziness or memory loss." This publication
is available at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ cellular.html or through the FCC at
(888) 225-5322 or (888) CALL-FCC.
What does "SAR" mean?
In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, and other agencies, established RF exposure safety guidelines for
wireless phones in the United States. Before a wireless phone model is