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Safety
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception
Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength
The quality of each call you make or receive depends
on the signal strength in your area. Your phone
informs you of the current signal strength by
displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength
icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal.
If you're inside a building, being near a window may
give you better reception.
Understanding the Power Save Feature
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15
minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is
automatically activated. If your phone is active, it
periodically rechecks service availability; you can also
check it yourself by pressing any key. Anytime the
Power Save feature is activated, a message is
displayed on the screen. When a signal is found, your
phone returns to Standby mode.
Understanding How Your Phone Operates
Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and
receiver. When it's turned on, it receives and transmits
radiofrequency (RF) signals. When you use your
phone, the system handling your call controls the
power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to
0.2 watts in digital mode.
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety
The design of your Sprint PCS Phone complies with
updated NCRP standards described below.
In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI's 1982
standard for safety levels with respect to human
exposure to RF signals. More than 120 scientists,
engineers and physicians from universities,
government health agencies and industries developed
this updated standard after reviewing the available
body of research. In 1993, the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this
updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the
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