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Audiovox CMD-8500 Manual

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AUDIOVOX
AUDIOVOX
CDM-8500
CDM-8500
Tri Mode Digital CDMA2000 1X
Handheld Portable Telephone
In today's fast paced world, it has become a necessity to
have access to real time information. Your communications
tools must provide you with this access from anywhere
at anytime. With that in mind, Audiovox developed the
CDM-8500, a tri mode clamshell style handset with dual
LCD displays.
This 1X digital handset enables carriers supporting 1X
technology to provide consumers with access to high
speed connectivity for web browsing, email and mobile
e-commerce. Operating on the 800 MHz Amps/CDMA
and 1900 MHz PCS frequencies, the CDM-8500 allows
for seamless nationwide coverage as well as offering
state-of-the-art, user-friendly features. Voice activated
dialing and 2-way speakerphone are great for enhancing
hands-free use of this phone. T9
TM
Text Input, vibrating
alert and a 7-line LCD display make the CDM-8500 eas-
ier to use.
Seven different LCD colors let you set the backlight to
match your mood. Red, yellow, deep green, green, blue,
purple and white. You can also set the backlight to change
color everytime you open your phone. The keypad is
always backlight blue.
Your new CDM-8500 provides you with something only
an Audiovox phone can: the proven reliability that has
made us a leading wireless handset provider. Please
take a few moments to read the following pages of the
owner's manual. It will help you make the most efficient
use of this valuable communications tool.
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  • Page 1 In today’s fast paced world, it has become a necessity to have access to real time information. Your communications tools must provide you with this access from anywhere at anytime. With that in mind, Audiovox developed the CDM-8500, a tri mode clamshell style handset with dual LCD displays.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE ..7 Package Contents...........8 Handset Description ..........9 Function Keys ............10 Display Indicators ..........11 Using the Battery ..........13 Installing the Battery ..........13 Removing the Battery ..........13 Charging the Battery ..........14 Power Connection ..........14 Charging the Battery..........14 Battery Charging Time.........15 Battery Talk &...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS My Profile.............30 Force Analog ............50 Voice Privacy ............30 NAM Setting ............51 Location ...............30 PRL ID ..............52 Setting..............53 CHAPTER 3 MEMORY FUNCTION ......31 Sounds..............53 Storing Phone Numbers........32 Display ..............58 Text Input Methods ..........33 Others ..............63 Entering Characters..........33 UP Proxy IP ............67 Alpha Mode [ABC] ..........33...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 7 VOICE MAIL AND TEXT MESSAGES.99 Offline Services..........119 Two-Way SMS .............100 Outbox ...............119 Message Indicators ...........100 Restart Up.Browser ...........119 Received Message Notification ......100 Encryption ............119 Checking Messages ...........101 Checking Received Voice Mail Message ..101 CHAPTER 10 DATA SERVICE .......121 Checking Received Text Message ....101 Data SVC..............122...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Before Using Your Phone

    Chapter 1 BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE Please read and fully understand this manual before using your phone. This chapter addresses your phone, its keys, display icons, and the charging and proper use of the battery. Once you have read this chapter, you can move on to the basic and advanced features of your phone.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    ACKAGE CONTENTS HANDSET DESCRIPTION ACKAGE CONTENTS HANDSET DESCRIPTION Thank you for purchasing the CDM-8500 wireless handset. This phone is a tri mode CDMA2000 1X digital phone The phone’s giftbox contains all of the items listed below. with data and web browsing capabilities. The CDM-8500 weighs 3.1 oz.

  • Page 7: Function Keys

    FUNCTION KEYS DISPLA Y INDICA TORS FUNCTION KEYS DISPLA Y INDICA TORS Signal Strength END KEY: Press to turn the handset Indicates current signal strength. The more on or off. Terminates a call or exits the lines, the stronger the signal. current menu.

  • Page 8: Using The Battery

    DISPLA Y INDICA TORS USING THE BA TTER DISPLA Y INDICA TORS USING THE BA TTER Phone receive an "UPAlert". INSTALLING THE BATTERY Phone receive an "UPAlert" and have a text 1. Insert the bottom of battery into groove at bottom of massage whice it isn’t checked.

  • Page 9: Charging The Battery

    CHARGING THE BA TTER CHARGING THE BA TTER CHARGING THE BA TTER CHARGING THE BA TTER POWER CONNECTION NOTE: 1. It is more efficient to charge the battery with the handset off. 2. The battery must be connected to the phone in order to charge it.

  • Page 10: Battery Information

    TTER Y INFORMA TION TTER Y INFORMA TION Use only manufacturer approved batteries. Never use a damaged or worn out battery. Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Chapter 2 Never expose the battery terminals to any other metal object.

  • Page 11: Using The Phone

    USING THE PHONE USING THE MENU USING THE PHONE USING THE MENU USING THE MENU TURNING THE PHONE ON 1. To enter the main menu from the standby screen, press 1. Press If “PASSWORD” appears, the phone is locked. To 2.

  • Page 12: Menu Summary

    MENU SUMMAR MENU SUMMAR MENU SUMMAR MENU SUMMAR 1 : Outgoing Calls CALL 1 : Set Mode ROAMING 2 : Incoming Calls HISTORY 2 : Force Analog 3 : Missed Calls 3 : NAM Setting 1 : Auto NAM 4 : Call Times 1 : Last Call 2 : Change NAM 2 : All Calls...

  • Page 13: Basic Functions

    MENU SUMMAR BASIC FUNCTIONS MENU SUMMAR BASIC FUNCTIONS 1 : Connection MAKING A CALL DATA SVC. 2 : Data Speed 1. Enter the phone number. 1 : Setting LOCATION 2. To place a call, press If the line is busy, press VOICE SVC 1: Voice Memo 2: Call Answer...

  • Page 14: Pause Feature

    BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS PAUSE FEATURE SPEAKER PHONE Pauses are used for automated systems (i.e., voice mail 1. To activate speakerphone in idle, answering and and calling cards). Insert a pause after a phone number, calling modes, press and hold then enter another group of numbers.

  • Page 15: Call Waiting

    BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS CALL WAITING ADJUSTING THE VOLUME If you have call waiting this function notifies you of an You can adjust the volume in two ways: by using the volume incoming call when you are on another call by sounding control keys on the side of the handset.

  • Page 16: Vibrate

    BASIC FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL BASIC FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL VIBRATE These menu items are available while you are on a call. MUTE Disables the ringer and vibrates when an incoming call is received. To enable this function: Mutes the microphone while you are on a call so the other party cannot hear you if you speak.

  • Page 17: My Profile

    FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL MY PROFILE Enables you to review and edit your profile, entered through the phonebook entry. Please refer to page 47 for more details. Chapter 3 1. Press “MY PROFILE”. MEMORY VOICE PRIVACY FUNCTION Enhances voice privacy during a call.

  • Page 18: Storing Phone Numbers

    STORING PHONE NUMBERS TEXT INPUT METHODS STORING PHONE NUMBERS TEXT INPUT METHODS The CDM-8500 internal phonebook stores up to 300 ENTERING CHARACTERS frequently dialed numbers. For convenient entry of memory location names and text 1. Enter the phone number, including area code, and messages, your phone offers several text input methods: press Alpha mode : Enters words by repeatedly tapping the...

  • Page 19: Tm Predictive Text Mode

    TEXT INPUT METHODS TEXT INPUT METHODS TEXT INPUT METHODS TEXT INPUT METHODS PREDICTIVE TEXT MODE [T9 ABC] 1. Press each key once for each letter of the word you are writing. To choose T9 mode, press [MODE] then choose To write John with the English dictionary selected: ABC].

  • Page 20: Numeric Mode [123]

    TEXT INPUT METHODS SPEED DIALING TEXT INPUT METHODS SPEED DIALING NUMERIC MODE [123] ONE-TOUCH/TWO-TOUCH DIALING Numeric mode allows you to add a number to your Ideal for frequently dialed numbers, this feature allows entry/message. To select numeric mode, press phonebook entries to be dialed via the keypad with only [MODE] then select [123].

  • Page 21: Call Logs

    CALL LOGS CALL LOGS CALL LOGS CALL LOGS The CDM-8500 keeps a log of the 10 most recently INCOMING CALLS missed, answered (incoming) and dialed (outgoing) calls. Log information includes the phone number and the date 1. To view the 10 most recently answered calls, and time of the call.

  • Page 22: Missed Calls

    CALL LOGS CALL TIMES CALL LOGS CALL TIMES MISSED CALLS LAST CALL 1. To view the 10 most recently missed calls, To display the total time of your last call: press The most recent call will be listed first. 1. Press 2.

  • Page 23: Using Your Phonebook

    USING YOUR PHONEBOOK USING YOUR PHONEBOOK USING YOUR PHONEBOOK USING YOUR PHONEBOOK RECALLING BY GROUP RECALLING BY PHONE NUMBER 1. Press Recall saved phone numbers by searching for the location number. Search results include the name and phone number 2. Select one of the options (Family, Friends, Work, saved to that location.

  • Page 24: Edit Group

    USING YOUR PHONEBOOK USING YOUR PHONEBOOK USING YOUR PHONEBOOK USING YOUR PHONEBOOK EDIT EXISTING ENTRY CHANGE GROUP NAME 1. To edit an existing entry, press 1. To change a group name, press The 5 entry groups appear – Family, Friends, Work, Etc., All.

  • Page 25: Speed Dial

    USING YOUR PHONEBOOK USING YOUR PHONEBOOK USING YOUR PHONEBOOK USING YOUR PHONEBOOK CLEAR GROUP MY PROFILE 1. To delete an existing group, press Saves and edits your personal information. 2. Use the navigation key to select the group to be 1.

  • Page 26: Chapter 4 Settings

    MEMO MEMO Chapter 4 SETTINGS This chapter addresses customizing your phone by adjusting backlighting, volume, ring tones and other user-friendly features. Roaming Setting VR Mode VS Menu Page 48 - Chapter 3 Chapter 4 - Page 49...

  • Page 27: Roaming

    ROAMING ROAMING ROAMING ROAMING Scans the channels to stay connected to any available NAM SETTING system. Enables Auto NAM (Number Assignment Modules) or SET MODE manually changes a NAM. AUTO NAM Selects the Preferred System. To automatically switch phone to the proper NAM when 1.

  • Page 28: Prl Id

    ROAMING SETTING ROAMING SETTING PRL ID SOUNDS You can choose different Ringer Type, Ringer Mode, To display the phone’s PRL (Preferred Roaming List): Volume, Alert, Roam Ringer and Tone length. 1. Press RINGER TYPE PRL ID XXXX Selects a ringer type to alert you of an incoming call. 1.

  • Page 29: Setting

    SETTING SETTING SETTING SETTING VOLUME ALERT Controls the volume of the following items. The volume Sounds an alert to any change occurring on the phone. can be adjusted to 5 levels. MINUTE ALERT RINGER Sounds an alert every minute of a phone call. Controls the Ringer volume.
  • Page 30 SETTING SETTING SETTING SETTING FADE ALERT ROAM RINGER Sounds an alert when entering an area where calls cannot be made due to weak signal strength. The alert Reminds you that you are in a roaming service area, sounds is made when the call is disconnected. by sounding a different ringer from what you set as voice call in Ringer type.

  • Page 31: Display

    SETTING SETTING SETTING SETTING DISPLAY POWER OFF 1. Press Customizes and personalizes the display. 2. Select one from the Animation List to display when you turn off the handset by using the ANIMATION SETTING navigation key. Selects your favorite LCD display in the following 3.
  • Page 32 SETTING SETTING SETTING SETTING IDLE CLOCK CONTRAST To select an LCD clock display: The LCD display contrast can be adjusted to 5 levels. 1. Press 1. Press 2. Select one of the following options: 2. Adjust the LCD contrast for better view. Digital Clock 3.

  • Page 33: Others

    SETTING SETTING SETTING SETTING SUB LCD SETTING OTHERS Controls backlight and Sub LCD contrast for better ANSWER MODE view and more efficient use. Selects an Answer mode. SUB LCD CLOCK To select a Sub LCD clock display: 1. Press 1. Press 2.
  • Page 34 SETTING SETTING SETTING SETTING AUTO RETRY AUTO ANSWER Automatically retries a call up to 5 times after a set Automatically answers a call after a preset number of time interval. rings. An ideal setting for the hands-free car kit. RETRY TIME 1.

  • Page 35: Up Proxy Ip

    SETTING SETTING SETTING SETTING LANGUAGE UP PROXY IP Selects the language in which letters are displayed on To access your service provider’s website the phone screen. can have up to 3 sets of the server IP (Internet Protocol) addresses and Port numbers. These may 1.

  • Page 36: Vr Mode

    VR MODE VR MODE VR MODE VR MODE Voice Recognition (VR) enables you to place calls and DIAL record voice memos using your voice. 1. Press and hold until your phone Digit Dial 1. Press and hold until your turns to VR mode. Say digits one at VR Mode a time, or command...

  • Page 37: Voice Memo

    VR MODE VR MODE VR MODE VR MODE VOICE MEMO CANCEL 1. Press and hold until your phone turns to VR This feature is the same as on page 72, except you mode. must use the phone to access the menu not your voice.

  • Page 38: Vs Menu

    VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VOICE MEMO CALL ANSWER RECORD VOICE MEMO Sets and operates the answering machine. 1. To start VS menu, press 1. Press 2. To enter the voice memo menu, press 2. Press 3. When you press to record a voice memo, instructions will appear and you will hear “Please 3.

  • Page 39: Voice Command

    VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VOICE COMMAND WAKE UP Use the Wake-Up to train or untrain the VR with the Trains the VR with the following categories of control control word, wake up. words: 1. Press YES/NO 2.
  • Page 40 VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU TOP LEVEL DIGIT DIAL Use the Top Level to train or untrain the VR with your Use the Digit dial to train or untrain the VR with the control words. (Dial, Redial, Voice Memo, Phonebook, control words (1 to 9, Zero, Oh, Verify, Clear, Call).

  • Page 41: Voice Dial

    VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VOICE DIAL 1. Press Lists, adds and erases voice tags for phonebook entry 2. To add a voice tag to phonebook entry, LIST press 1. Press 3. Select one group with the navigation key, then press 2.

  • Page 42: Voice Alert

    VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VOICE ALERT VOICE SETTING Sets the voice alert service. Customizes the voice service menu. ON/OFF UNTRAIN ALL 1. Press 1. Press 2. Press 2. Press 3. Select “On” or “Off” with the navigation key, then press 3.
  • Page 43 VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU DIGIT MODE SET ACTIVE Use the digit mode to select one of the following 1. Press options ; ECHO, BEEP, ECHO+BEEP. 2. Press 1. Press 3. Select “Send Key” or “Active Flip” with the navigation 2.

  • Page 44: Chapter 5 Security Features

    MEMO MEMO Chapter 5 SECURITY FEATURES This chapter addresses security features including locking and unlocking the phone, restricting calls and clearing the phonebook. Page 84 - Chapter 4 Chapter 5 - Page 85...

  • Page 45: Security Features

    SECURITY FEA TURES SECURITY FEA TURES SECURITY FEA TURES SECURITY FEA TURES SECURITY INCOMING CALL Blocks all incoming calls but allows outgoing calls to be placed. Prevents others from using the phone without permission 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” and allows access to security features only after inputting your password.
  • Page 46 SECURITY FEA TURES SECURITY FEA TURES SECURITY FEA TURES SECURITY FEA TURES INCOMING CALL HISTORY PHONEBOOK 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” Blocks access to, and protects data in your phonebook. 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” 2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the navigation key.
  • Page 47 SECURITY FEA TURES SECURITY FEA TURES SECURITY FEA TURES SECURITY FEA TURES 900#S SPECIAL #’s Restricts calling 900 dial service numbers. 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” Stores 3 phone numbers to allow to be dialed even in rock mode. 2. Press then select “Allow”...

  • Page 48: Chapter 6 Supplementary Functions

    SECURITY FEA TURES SECURITY FEA TURES RESET PHONE Resets phone to default settings. 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” Chapter 6 2. Press SUPPLEMENTARY 3. Select “Yes” or “No” with the navigation key. Press FUNCTIONS When you select “Yes”, “Powering off Good bye!” appears and the phone will automatically reboot.

  • Page 49: Schedule

    SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE Reminds you of a previously scheduled event or anniversary ALARM with an alarm. 1. To display three alarm entries, press EVENT 2. Select one of the entries with the Navigation key. 1. To display a calendar, press 3.

  • Page 50: Calculator

    CALCULA WORLD CLOCK CALCULA WORLD CLOCK CALCULATOR WORLD CLOCK Allows you to use the CDM-8500 as a calculator to Displays the time in a pre-programmed specific city. perform basic mathematic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). 1. Press then for WORLD CLOCK. 1.

  • Page 51: Stopwatch

    STOPW STOPW STOPWATCH Allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch. The stopwatch displays time in hours, minutes, seconds, and 1/100 of a second. Chapter 7 1. Press then for STOPWATCH. VOICE MAIL AND 2. To measure a time period. TEXT MESSAGES To start the stopwatch, press To pause it, press...

  • Page 52: Two-Way Sms

    TWO-W Y SMS CHECKING MESSAGES TWO-W Y SMS CHECKING MESSAGES Your CDM-8500 features Two-Way Short Message CHECKING RECEIVED VOICE MAIL MESSAGE Service (SMS). This feature sends and receives text messages through your phone. Voice mail notification is 1. Press , then press for Voice Mail.

  • Page 53: Sending Text Messages

    SENDING TEXT MESSAGES SENDING TEXT MESSAGES SENDING TEXT MESSAGES SENDING TEXT MESSAGES SENDING NEW TEXT MESSAGES EDIT MESSAGE 1. Press then press “SEND NEW”. 1. To change the text message, press “EDIT MESSAGE”. 2. Input phone number, then press 2. Input text message, then press 3.

  • Page 54: Inbox

    INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX MENU SAVE ADDRESS 1. To save the Callback number from the text message, To enter the INBOX menu, follow the procedures for press “SAVE ADDRESS”. CHECKING RECEIVED TEXT MESSAGES on page 101. 2. To save the call back number into a memory location, REPLY follow the procedures for STORING PHONE NUMBERS on page 32.

  • Page 55: Outbox

    OUTBOX OUTBOX OUTBOX OUTBOX OUTBOX MENU SAVE 1. To save the message, press “SAVE”. 1. To enter the OUTBOX menu, press then “OUTBOX”. 2. Press 2. Select the stored message then press The text message will be displayed then STATE 3.

  • Page 56: Filed

    FILED ERASE ALL FILED ERASE ALL FILED ERASE MESSAGES When there is the saved message from the Inbox/Outbox. 1. Press 1. Press 2.1. To erase messages in the Inbox, press Select a text message with the navigation key. NOTE: Select “Entire Inbox” or “Old Inbox”. Press 2.

  • Page 57: Settings

    SETTINGS SETTINGS SETTINGS SETTINGS SETTINGS MENU DISPLAY DELIV.ACK 1. Press “DISPLAY DELIVERY ACK”. 1. To enter the SETTINGS menu, press then “SETTINGS”. 2. Select (NO/YES) using the navigation key, then press SAVE SENT MESSAGE 1. Press “SAVE SENT MSG?”. AUTO ERASE 2.

  • Page 58: Chapter 8 Making An Emergency Call

    MEMO MEMO Chapter 8 MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL Page 112 - Chapter 7 Chapter 8 - Page 113...

  • Page 59: Emergency Calling

    EMERGENCY CALLING EMERGENCY CALLING E911 CALLING Allows you to place emergency calls, even when the phone is locked. Emergency calls are placed on any available system. Chapter 9 1. Enter 911 and press INTERNET 2. The call will connect. BROWSER When an emergency call ends, the phone goes to the Emergency Mode for 5 minutes.

  • Page 60: Start Internet Browser

    T INTERNET BROWSER BROWSER MENU T INTERNET BROWSER BROWSER MENU WIRELESS INTERNET BROWSER MENU Your CDM-8500 allows you to browse various Internet 1. To enter the browser menu, press and hold websites directly from your phone. This provides access to up-to-date information such as news, sports, weather and stock quotes when you subscribe to Internet service RELOAD with your service provider.

  • Page 61: About Openwave

    BROWSER MENU BROWSER MENU BROWSER MENU BROWSER MENU ABOUT OPENWAVE OFFLINE SERVICES When you select the About Openwave of the Browser 1. To navigate through the list of installed channel applications and guide you to the entry point of the Menu, the browser version and copyright information is applications, press displayed.

  • Page 62: Chapter 10 Data Service

    MEMO MEMO Chapter 10 DATA SERVICE Your phone works as wireless modem when connected to a PC and a Laptop computer with data interface cable. This chapter shows you how to choose the correct settings for this to properly function. Data SVC Location Page 120 - Chapter 9...

  • Page 63: Data Svc

    A SVC A SVC A SVC A SVC CONNECTION DATA SPEED Select a connection mode based on the handset usage. Select a connection speed based on the handset usage. 1. Press 1. Press 2. Select one of the following connection modes with the 2.

  • Page 64: Location

    LOCA TION LOCA TION SETTING To select whether or not you allow the network system to detect your position. Chapter 11 1. Press 2. Select “Location On” or “911 Only” with the SAFETY navigation key. INFORMATION 911 Only : Your location will be hidden from network &...

  • Page 65: Safety Information For Wireless Handheld Phones

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES ANTENNA CARE Read This Information Before Using Your Handheld Portable Cellular Telephone Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.
  • Page 66 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES ELECTRONIC DEVICES ELECTRONIC DEVICES Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF Other Medical Devices energy. However, certain electronic equipment may not be If you use any other personal medical device, consult the shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
  • Page 67 Audiovox service center. If unit is disassembled, gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air con- the risk of electric shock or fire may result.

  • Page 68: Safety Information For Fcc Rf Exposure

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES FCC RF EXPOSURE OPERATING PROCEDURES WARNING! Read this information before using your phone CAUTION Never violate any of the following Rules and Regulations In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of of the FCC when using your phone.

  • Page 69: Sar Information

    SAR INFORMATION SAR INFORMATION THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S as described in this user guide, is 0.633 W/kg. (Body-worn meas- urements differ among phone models, depending upon available REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. accessories and FCC requirements). While there may be differ- ences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 70 U.S. Food and Drug Administration - • Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF expo Center for Devices and Radiological Health sure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and Consumer Update on Mobile Phones •...
  • Page 71 guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other 5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at from wireless phones poses a health risk? greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly with people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the...
  • Page 72 The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited in of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissue- assessment of additional research needs in the context of the lat- simulating model of the human head.
  • Page 73 increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will 12. Where can I find additional information? reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by other national For additional information, please refer to the following resources: governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all.

  • Page 74: Chapter 12 Warranty

    MEMO MEMO Chapter 12 WARRANTY Protect Your Warranty 12 Month Limited Warranty Page 144 - Chapter 11 Chapter 12 - Page 145...

  • Page 75: Protect Your Warranty

    Audiovox product. Be careful. Some of The antenna, keypad, display, rechargeable battery and battery these products may not be compatible to use with your...
  • Page 76 (800)229-1235 COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT. IN CANADA: Audiovox Communications Canada Co. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED 5155 Spectrum Way, Unit #5 WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5A1...

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