Safety Information - Motorola Satellite Series 9500 User Manual

Safety Information

Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver.
When it is on, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure
guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent
with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:
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American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C95.1 (1992)
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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) Report 86 (1986)
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International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) (1996)
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant
scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from univer-
sities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to
develop the ANSI standard (C95.1).
The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modi-
fications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.
Phone Operation
Normal Position: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed
up and over your shoulder.
Tips on Efficient Operation: For your phone to operate most efficiently:
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Extend your antenna fully.
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Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the
antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power
level than needed.
Batteries
Caution:
All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive material,
such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains, touches exposed terminals. The material may
complete an electrical circuit and become quite hot. To protect against such unwanted cur-
rent drain, exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside
your pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. When the battery is detached from
the phone, your batteries are packed with a protective battery cover; please use this cover
for storing your batteries when not in use.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where you
drive. Always obey them. Also, if using the phone while driving, please:
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Give full attention to driving—driving safely is your first responsibility.
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Use hands-free operation, if available.
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Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions
so require.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic
equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
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