UTStarcom CDM8915 manual Wireless Devices

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SAFETY AND WARRANTY

FCC HEARING-AID COMPATIBILITY

(HAC) REGULATIONS FOR

 

 

WIRELESS DEVICES

On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the exception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing-aids. The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to telecommunications services for persons with hearing disabilities.

While some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate.

The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones, to assist hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box.

The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.

M-Ratings:Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.

Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise. The hearing aid and wireless phone

rating values are then added together. A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is considered for best use.

FCC HEARING-AID COMPATIBILITY

SAFETY AND WARRANTY

(HAC) REGULATIONS FOR

 

WIRELESS DEVICES

 

In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equal M5. This should provide the hearing aid user with “normal usage” while using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone. “Normal usage” in this context is defined as a signal quality that is acceptable for normal operation.

The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark. The T mark is intended to be synonymous with the UT mark. The M and T marks are recommended by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT marks are referenced in Section 20.19 of the FCC Rules. The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard.

For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phone

•Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/hearing.html

•Gallaudet University, RERC http://tap.gallaudet.edu/DigWireless.KS/DigWireless.htm

•Self Help for Hard of Hearing People Inc. [SHHH] www.hearingloss.org/hat/TipsWirelessPhones.htm

•The Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC Order http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/ FCC-03-168A1.pdf

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Contents UTStarcom Personal Communications 555 Wireless Boulevard User Guide Table of Contents FCC HEARING-AID Compatibility HAC Memo Before Using Your PhonePhone View Before UsingFunction Keys Display IndicatorsBattery Removal Battery InstallationBattery Charging Power ConnectionDON’TS Basic Operation Turning the Phone OFF Turning the Phone on2ND Depth 3RD Depth 4TH Depth Main Menu Basic OperationMain Menu 2ND Depth Answering a Call Making a CallSpeaker Phone Caller IDWAY Calling Enter Lock ModeCall Waiting WAIT/PAUSEMute Unmute MessagingScratch PAD Send MY Phone #Using ANY Available System Lock ModeMY Phone # Voice PrivacyMemory Functions Press You will then see the phone number listed Memory Functions StoringT9WORD Input Mode Standard Input ModeSymbol Mode Numeric ModeONE-TOUCH Dialing TWO-TOUCH DialingMenu Functions By Number By NameMenu Functions Phone Book FindChange Group Name ADD NEW GroupADD NEW GroupSpeed Dial Erase GroupSelect the entry with the and press Speed Dial # X edited! will be displayedChange MSG. Group Name ADD NEW MSG. GroupSend Text MSG. Group Send Photo MSG. GroupMY Phone # Erase MSG. GroupALL Calls Press Menu To return to the previous page, pressMissed Calls Menu Functions Recent CallsReceived Calls Last Call Call TimersALL Calls Dialed CallsHome Calls To reset the timer, pressRoam Calls Cumulative CallsExisting User When a NEW Message ArrivesMenu Functions Messaging Voice MailPress Menu or Create NEW Photo MessageUnder Send To’, input the phone number and press Insert/Delete Sound To Insert/delete a sound in a Photo Msg Under Subject, input a message subject and pressPlay Slide Show Photo InfoReply Reply with CopySave to Saved Save to ContactSave to Quick Text Block SenderWEB Alerts StateTo display the status of an outbox message Web Alerts message will be displayedQuick Text Saved MessagesErase ALL Messages Press Menu or To erase all the inbox messages, pressSave Sent MSG Photo Receive ModeInbox OutboxEdit Voice Callback Entry ModeRemind Edit SignatureMenu Functions Brew Home Access the InternetErasing AN Application Browser MenuBack SettingsForward RefreshExit AdvancedTo select Advanced Press Menu or To exit the browser Press Menu orAnimations GraphicsMenu Functions Media Gallery ImagesTones PhotoRinger Type VolumeRinger MessagesVoice Call KEY ToneSpeaker Phone MinuteRoam Ringer FadeTone Length EtiquettePower OFF Power onMenu Style WallpaperScreen Saver DialedSUB Screen Greeting MessageBacklight ContrastConnection Data SVCRestrict Phone LockRecent Calls SecurityData Call CameraLong Distance Change Code Reset PhoneSpecial #’S Erase ALLCall Answer Answer OptionsActive Flip Auto AnswerLanguage TTY ModePress Menu Select Standard or Enhanced with To save, press Press Menu Select 911 Only or Location On withNAM Setting SET ModeAuto NAM Change NAMBrew Version VersionVoice Memo Phone InfoTrain Words Voice DialYES Menu Functions ToolsHFK Mode Voice Setting SET ActiveWAKE-UP Undo Train ALLTime DatePlan Alarm SettingView Plan ADD Memo Snooze SettingView Memo Memo PADCalculator To reset, press ResetWorld Clock Stop Watch Taking a Photo Through the MenuTake a Photo Under Menu Self Timer ResolutionGallery ZoomPhoto Gallery Under Menu Shutter SoundPhoto Message Press Menu Press to select a photoHelp Safety WarrantyExposure to Radio Frequency Signals Other Medical Devices PacemakersPosted Facilities AircraftBODY-WORN Operation PrecautionsSAR Information Safety and Warranty SAR InformationWireless Devices Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? Safety and Warranty FDA Consumer UpdateWhat are the results of the research done already? What about children using wireless phones? Warranty Safety and Warranty 12 Month Limited Warranty
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