Regulatory Compliance And Sar Statements - SENDO Cell Phone User Manual

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Regulatory Compliance and SAR 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 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.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
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