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6.What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?

The FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).

The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world. The project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues.

The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world.

7.How can I find out how much radio frequency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone?

All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit radio frequency energy (RF) exposures. The FCC established these guidelines in consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies. The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless telephones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National Council on Radiation Protection

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and Measurement. The exposure limit takes into consideration the body’s ability to remove heat from the tissues that absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to have effects. Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ rfsafety) gives directions for locating the FCC identification number on your phone so you can find your phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing.

8.What has the FDA done to measure the radio frequency energy coming from wireless phones?

The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the radio frequency energy (RF) exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard, “Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental Techniques,” sets forth the first consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissue-simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines.

9.What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?

If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we do not know that there is — it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radio frequency energy

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Contents VX4600 VX4600 Basic Phone Operation Using Phone Menus My Media Menu Check Accessories SafetyFCC Part 15 Class B Compliance Important InformationTechnical Details Bodily Contact During Operation FCC RF Exposure InformationVehicle-Mounted External Antenna Earpiece Manner Mode KeyHeadset Jack MicrophoneMenus Overview Installing the Battery BatteryRemoving the Battery Charging the BatteryTurning the Phone On and Off Signal StrengthTurning the Phone On Turning the Phone OffCorrecting Dialing Mistakes Receiving CallsRedialing Calls Lock Mode Manner ModeMute Function Call Waiting Volume Quick AdjustmentCaller ID Speed DialingKey Functions Text InputText Input Modes Text Input Examples Using the Next Key Using T9 Mode Text InputAdding Words to the T9 Database Contacts Entries Basics of Storing Contacts EntriesOptions to Customize Your Contacts Use to highlight Default Text Msg Ringer and pressAdding or Changing the Group Changing the Call RingerAdding or Changing the Memo Changing the Secret SettingAdding or Changing the Picture ID SelectAdding Speed Dial Editing Contacts EntriesAdding Voice Dial Adding Another Phone NumberPress Set as Default # Default NumbersChanging the Default Number Editing Stored Phone NumbersDeleting Deleting a Speed Dial Phone Numbers With PausesDeleting a Voice Dial Hard pause PSearching Your Phone’s Memory From Contacts Searching OptionsFrom Recent Calls Press Recent CallsVoice Dialing Speed DialingPrepending a Stored Number Press PrependAccess and Options Menu AccessContacts Menu Press ContactsPress Contacts Press List Contacts List Contacts MenuNew Number Menu New E-mail MenuSpeed Dials Menu Groups MenuPress Contacts Press Speed Dials Voice Dials MenuMy VCard Menu Recent Calls MenuPress Contacts Press My VCard Play / Re-record /Erase / Erase AllPress Recent Calls Press Dialed Calls Press Erase or CancelPress Recent Calls Press Received Calls Press Recent Calls Press Missed CallsMessages Menu Press Recent Calls Press Call TimerPress Recent Calls Press 1x Packet Counter New Message AlertPress Messages Msg Settings Selects alert type for new messagesNew Message Sends a message Voice Mail MenuPress Messages Press New Message New Message MenuCallback # Inserts a pre-programmed callback Number with your messagePress Messages Select New Message Using contacts to send a Text MessageInsert Object Inserts objects into Message Format Text Allows you to change the lookMessage Icon Reference Inbox MenuOut of Memory Warning Viewing Your InboxSaved Menu Outbox MenuPress Messages Press Msg Settings Msg Settings MenuMessage Settings Sub-Menu Descriptions Press Messages Press Erase All Erase All MenuPress Get It Now Get It Now MenuGet Apps Menu Press Get It Now Select Get AppsGet Info Menu Select SettingsPress Get It Now Select Get Info Mobile Web Menu Press Mobile Web Start Browser Web Messages Web SettingsPress Mobile Web Press Start Browser Ending a MiniBrowser SessionSoft Keys Entering Text, Numbers, or SymbolsInitiating a Phone Call From MiniBrowser Using BookmarksClearing Out Text/Number Entered Creating a BookmarkPress Mobile Web Press Web Settings Web Settings MenuWeb Messages Menu Press Mobile Web Press Web MessagesPress My Media My Media MenuGraphics Music Message Objects Press My Media Press GraphicsSchedule Menu Tools MenuPress Schedule Press Voice Memo Press Alarm ClockPress My Shortcut Press EZ Tip Calc Press NotepadPress Calculator Press World ClockPress Settings Settings MenuSounds Menu Ringers MenuSelect Ringer / Earpiece / Key Beep Press Settings Press Display Press Power On / Off TonePress Settings Press Display Press Backlight Timer / BrightnessPress Settings Press Display Press Menu Style Press Settings Press Display Press ScreensPress Settings Press Display Press Contrast Press Settings Press Display Press Power Saver Press Settings Press Display Press LanguageMin 10 min 30 min Always on Press Select System System MenuPress Set NAM Press Auto NAMPress Settings Press Security Press TTY ModeSecurity Menu Press Lock PhonePress Emergency #s Press RestrictPress Change Code Press Erase ContactsCall Setup Menu Press Reset PhonePress Settings Press Call Setup Press Auto Retry Press Settings Press Call Setup Press Answer CallPress Settings Press Call Setup Press One-Touch Dial Press Settings Press Call Setup Press Auto AnswerPress Settings Press Call Setup Press Voice Privacy OffPress Settings Press 1X Data Press Data/ Fax Press Settings Press Call Setup Press Auto Volume1x Data Menu Press Settings Press 1X Data Press Port Speed Press Settings Press 1X Data Press Select PortVoice Services Menu Press Settings Press Voice Services Press Voice DialPhone Info Menu Press Settings Press LocationPress Train Words Location MenuPress Phone Info Press S/W Version Press Phone Info Press My Phone NumberPress Phone Info Press Icon Glossary Press Phone Info Press Shortcut HelpTIA Safety Information SafetyPosted Facilities Charger and Adapter Safety Battery SafetyBattery Information and Care Safety InformationGeneral Warnings and Cautions FDA Consumer Update 140 142 144 Specific Absorption Rate Consumer Information on SARTravel Charger BatteryDesktop Charger Cigarette Lighter ChargerWarranty Information Index Index Warranty
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