Samsung Galaxy S III Important Information Manual page 9

Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits and Other Accessories
Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency energy (RF) from cell
phones - 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 RF exposure.
• Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell phone;
• Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between your head and the
cell phone.
Hands-Free Kits
Hands-free kits may include audio or Bluetooth® headsets and various types of body-
worn accessories such as belt-clips and holsters. Combinations of these can be used
to reduce RF energy absorption from cell phones.
Headsets can substantially reduce exposure because the phone is held away from the
head in the user's hand or in approved body-worn accessories. Cell phones marketed
in the U.S. are required to meet RF exposure compliance requirements when used
against the head and against the body.
Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from cell phones,
there is no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be
used for convenience and comfort. They are also required by law in many states if you
want to use your phone while driving.
Cell Phone Accessories that Claim to Shield the Head from RF Radiation
Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from cell phones,
there is no reason to believe that accessories which claim to shield the head from
those emissions reduce risks. Some products that claim to shield the user from RF
absorption use special phone cases, while others involve nothing more than a metallic
accessory attached to the phone.
Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as advertised. Unlike
"hands-free" kits, these so-called "shields" may interfere with proper operation of the
phone. The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate, leading to an
increase in RF absorption.
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