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and include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age
and health.
In order to certify this unit for sale in the US, Canada and Europe, this unit has been tested for
RF exposure compliance at a qualified test laboratory and found to comply with the regulations
regarding exposure to RF Energy under the recommendations of the International Commission
on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). The tests are performed in positions and
locations as required by the FCC, IC and The Council of the European Union for each model.
As SAR is measured utilising the device's highest transmitting power, the actual SAR of this
device while operating is typically below that indicated below. This is due to automatic changes
to the power level of the device to ensure it only uses the minimum power required to
communicate with the network.
The SAR limit for mobile devices set by FCC/IC is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue for
the body or head (4.0 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue for the extremities - hands, wrists,
ankles and feet).
The highest reported SAR values of the Palm
Table 2.
Maximum 1g SAR values (W/kg) FCC
Head 0.923
Body 0.919
The SAR limit recommended by The Council of the European Union is 2.0 W/kg averaged over
10 grams of tissue for the body or head (4.0 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue for the
extremities - hands, wrists, ankles and feet).
Table 3.
Maximum 10g SAR values (W/kg) CE
Head 0.787
Body 0.88
In order to comply with FCC, IC and EU RF exposure safety guidelines, users MUST use one of
the following types of body worn accessories:
1 Palm ® brand body-worn accessory that has been tested for (specific absorption rate) SAR
compliance and is intended for use with this product.
2 An accessory that contains NO metal (snaps, clips, etc.) and provides AT LEAST 1.5 cm (0.6
in.) of separation between the user's body and the unit.
Do NOT use the device in a manner such that it is in direct contact with the body (i.e. on the
lap or in a breast pocket). Such use will probably exceed the FCC RF safety exposure limits. See
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety for more information on RF exposure safety.
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To view the most recent SAR values of the Palm
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Body worn operation: Important safety information regarding radio frequency (RF) radiation
exposure: To ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines the phone must be used with a
minimum of 1.5 cm (0.6 in.) separation from the body. Failure to observe these instructions
could result in your RF exposure exceeding the relevant guideline limits.
Limiting exposure to radio frequency (RF) fields:
their exposure to RF fields, the World Health Organisation (WHO) provides the following
advice:
Precautionary measures: Present scientific information does not indicate the need for any
special precautions for the use of mobile phones. If individuals are concerned, they might
choose to limit their own or their children's RF exposure by limiting the length of calls, or using
'hands-free' devices to keep mobile phones away from the head and body.
Further information on this subject can be obtained from the WHO home page
www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/index.html
Battery Handling
• Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred the battery.
• Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse
or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
• Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.
• Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system as per
the IEEE/CTIA-1725 standard. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of
fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
• Do not short-circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to come into contact with
battery terminals.
• Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system as per
IEEE/CTIA-1725. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or
other hazard.
• Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
• Battery usage by children should be supervised.
• Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a hard
surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service centre for inspection.
• Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery as you can be burned.
• Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.
Based on DOT rules, spare batteries must not be transported in checked luggage on
commercial flights. Spare batteries can only be transported in carry-on luggage. For more
information: http:/ /safetravel.dot.gov/whats_new_batteries.html
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WHO Fact sheet 193: June 2000.
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