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Bodily Contact During Operation
This device was tested for typical use with the back of
the device kept 0 inch (0 cm) from the body.
Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna
(Optional, if available.)
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep
8 inches (20 cm) between the user / bystander
and vehicle-mounted external antenna. For more
information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website
at www.fcc.gov.
Caution
Use only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized
antennas (or modifications to the antenna) could
impair RF quality, damage the device, void your
warranty and/or violate FCC regulations. Don't use the
device with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna
could cause a minor skin burn. Contact your local
dealer for a replacement antenna.
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency
Emissions
Your wireless device, which contains a radio transmitter
and receiver, emits radio frequency energy during
use. The following consumer information addresses
commonly asked questions about the health effects of
wireless devices.
Are wireless devices safe?
Scientific research on the subject of wireless
devices and radio frequency ("RF") energy has been
conducted worldwide for many years, and continues. In
the United States, the Food and Drug Administration
("FDA") and the Federal Communications Commission
("FCC") set policies and procedures for wireless
devices. The FDA issued a website publication on
health issues related to cell device usage where it
states, "The scientific community at large believes that
the weight of scientific evidence does not show an
association between exposure to radiofrequency (RF)
from cell devices and adverse health outcomes. Still
the scientific community does recommend conducting
additional research to address gaps in knowledge. That
research is being conducted around the world and
FDA continues to monitor developments in this field.
You can access the joint FDA/FCC website at http://
www.fda.gov (under "C" in the subject index, select
Cell Devices > Research). You can also contact the
FDA toll-free at (888) 463-6332 or (888) INFO-FDA.
In June 2000, the FDA entered into a cooperative
research and development agreement through which
additional scientific research is being conducted.
The FCC issued its own website publication stating
that "there is no scientific evidence that proves that
wireless device usage can lead to cancer or a variety
of other problems, including headaches, dizziness or
memory loss". This publication is available at http://
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety or through the FCC at (888)
225-5322 or (888) CALL-FCC.
What does "SAR" mean?
In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, and other agencies,
established RF exposure safety guidelines for wireless
devices in the United States. Before a wireless device
model is available for sale to the public, it must be
tested by the manufacturer and certified to the FCC
that it does not exceed limits established by the
FCC. One of these limits is expressed as a Specific
Absorption Rate, or "SAR. " SAR is a measure of the
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