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11) HEALTH AND SAFETY
RF/SAR information
Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. When switching on, your phone sends out
low-level radio-frequency (RF). Country governments all over the world adopt state security
guidelines developed by independent scientific organisations such as ICNIRP and IEEE. These
guidelines establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines
include a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age
and health. SAR is the unit of measurement for absorbed radio quantity when using mobile
devices. SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting
at its highest certified power level, however, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating
can be well below the maximum value. In general, the closer you are to a base station, the lower
the power output of the phone. The SAR values may vary, depending on different models of
phones. To ensure the safety and health of the users, the phone is designed and manufactured to
meet the radio exposure guidelines. The ICNIRP SAR limit for mobiles devices used by the
general public is 2W/kg and highest SAR value for this device is tested for use at the ear is below
the SAR limit recommended by ICNIRP. The guidelines use a unit of measurement known as
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit for mobile devices is 2 W/kg and the highest
SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use at the ear is
0.613 W/kg and when properly worn on the body is 1.03 W/kg.
Batteries
Never use a charger or battery that is damaged in any way. Use the battery properly. Do not
short-circuit the battery, this may damage the battery, cause heat and possible fire. Do not
dispose of batteries in high temperature or in a fire as they may explode. Return the waste battery
to the dealer or appointed recycle locations.
Do not dispose as household waste. Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery
charge, the type of battery, and the charger that is used. The battery can be charged and
discharged hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out. When the operation time is
noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to replace the battery with a new one.
Use only original or approved chargers and batteries. Unplug the charger from the electrical plug
and the device when not in use. Do not over charge as this will damage the battery and shorten
its life. Leaving the battery in extreme hot or cold places will reduce the capacity of the battery.
Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0°centigrade.
Operating environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in the area you are in, and always switch off
your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or it may cause danger. When connecting the
phone or any accessory to another device, read its User's Guide for detailed safety instructions.
Do not connect incompatible products. It is recommended that the equipment should only be
used in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your
shoulder) for your satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel. Do not
expose the equipment to temperatures below -10° or above 50° centigrade. Keep the phone in an
appropriate holder while you are driving. Do not put it on a seat or places where it could fall when
driving. To ensure safe driving and avoid accidents, do NOT use the phone when driving.
Medical devices
Ensure that you switch OFF your phone in areas near electronic medical equipment that
obviously require the phone to be switched OFF: (Such as heart pacemakers, hearing aids, etc.).
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or need to find out more, please consult your doctor or medical device manufacturer.
