LG G2x P999 User Manual page 135

8. What has the FDA done to measure the radiofrequency energy coming
from wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a
technical standard for measuring the radiofrequency 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.
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
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