Sanyo SCP200 manual Performance and Safety, Getting the Most Out of Your Reception

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Performance and 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 or you can check it yourself by pressing any key. Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message displays 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 radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.01µ watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.

Knowing Radio Frequency Safety

The design of your 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 FCC adopted a hybrid standard consisting of the

existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protections and Measurements (NCRP).

Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance

There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.

Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder.

Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone’s antenna.

Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged.

Speak directly into the mouthpiece.

Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery.

Tip: For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty.

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Using Your Phone While Driving

Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first.

When using your phone in the car:

Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial.

When available, use a hands-free device.

Position your phone within easy reach.

Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.

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Contents Sanyo 200 User Guide STi Mobile Table of Contents How to Use This Guide Thank you for choosing our wireless serviceGetting Advanced Phone and Service Information Getting StartedSetting up your service Your New Wireless Phone NumberMy Voicemail Password is Welcome and thank you for choosing a Sanyo wireless phoneYour Phone’s Features Your New PhoneChanging the Menu Language Select Settings Ajustes and pressTurning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone OnUsing the Battery and Charger Installing and Removing the BatteryCharging the Battery Entering Text Signal StrengthMaking and Answering Calls Making CallsControlling Your Roaming Experience Setting Your Phone’s Roam ModeFeature Availability Call GuardFinding Phone Numbers Using Your Contacts DirectorySaving Phone Numbers Making a Call From Your Contacts DirectoryAdjusting Volume During a Conversation Changing Your Phone’s SettingsSetting the Side Key Guard Changing the GreetingSending and Receiving Messages Sending a Text Message Service FeaturesPreset Messages or Recent Messages, and press Call WaitingYour Phone’s Special Features Three-Way CallingVoice Dial Accessories for Your Phone How to OrderPerformance and Safety Getting the Most Out of Your ReceptionRestricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Following Safety GuidelinesUsing Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Turning Off Your Phone Before FlyingCaring for the Battery Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC NoticeOwner’s Record Specific Absorption Rates SAR for Wireless PhonesFCC Radiofrequency Emission User’s Guide Proprietary Notice