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

The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the radiofrequency 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 radiofrequency 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 radiofrequency energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure.

•If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone

away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna.

Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use.

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10. What about children using wireless phones?

The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists.

11.What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?

Radiofrequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that that no interference occurs when a person uses a “compatible” phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the

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Contents UTStarcom Personal Communications 555 Wireless Boulevard User Guide Table of Contents FCC HEARING-AID Compatibility HAC Before Using Your Phone MemoBefore Using Phone ViewDisplay Indicators Function KeysBattery Installation Battery RemovalBattery Charging Power ConnectionDON’TS Basic Operation Turning the Phone on Turning the Phone OFFBasic Operation 2ND Depth 3RD Depth 4TH Depth Main MenuMain Menu 2ND Depth Making a Call Answering a CallSpeaker Phone Caller IDEnter Lock Mode WAY CallingCall Waiting WAIT/PAUSEMessaging Mute UnmuteScratch PAD Send MY Phone #Lock Mode Using ANY Available SystemMY Phone # Voice PrivacyMemory Functions Memory Functions Storing Press You will then see the phone number listedStandard Input Mode T9WORD Input ModeNumeric Mode Symbol ModeONE-TOUCH Dialing TWO-TOUCH DialingMenu Functions By Name By NumberMenu Functions Phone Book FindADD NEW Group Change Group NameADD NEW GroupErase Group Speed DialSelect the entry with the and press Speed Dial # X edited! will be displayedADD NEW MSG. Group Change MSG. Group NameSend Text MSG. Group Send Photo MSG. GroupErase MSG. Group MY Phone #ALL Calls Press Menu To return to the previous page, pressMissed Calls Menu Functions Recent CallsReceived Calls Call Timers Last CallALL Calls Dialed CallsTo reset the timer, press Home CallsRoam Calls Cumulative CallsWhen a NEW Message Arrives Existing UserMenu Functions Messaging Voice MailPress Menu or Create NEW Photo MessageUnder Send To’, input the phone number and press Under Subject, input a message subject and press Insert/Delete Sound To Insert/delete a sound in a Photo MsgPhoto Info Play Slide ShowReply Reply with CopySave to Contact Save to SavedSave to Quick Text Block SenderState WEB AlertsTo display the status of an outbox message Web Alerts message will be displayedSaved Messages Quick TextErase ALL Messages Press Menu or To erase all the inbox messages, pressPhoto Receive Mode Save Sent MSGInbox OutboxEntry Mode Edit Voice CallbackRemind Edit SignatureMenu Functions Brew Access the Internet HomeErasing AN Application Browser MenuSettings BackForward RefreshAdvanced ExitTo select Advanced Press Menu or To exit the browser Press Menu orGraphics AnimationsMenu Functions Media Gallery ImagesPhoto TonesVolume Ringer TypeRinger MessagesKEY Tone Voice CallSpeaker Phone MinuteFade Roam RingerTone Length EtiquettePower on Power OFFMenu Style WallpaperDialed Screen SaverSUB Screen Greeting MessageContrast BacklightConnection Data SVCPhone Lock RestrictRecent Calls SecurityData Call CameraLong Distance Reset Phone Change CodeSpecial #’S Erase ALLAnswer Options Call AnswerActive Flip Auto AnswerTTY Mode LanguagePress Menu Select Standard or Enhanced with To save, press Press Menu Select 911 Only or Location On withSET Mode NAM SettingAuto NAM Change NAMVersion Brew VersionVoice Memo Phone InfoVoice Dial Train WordsYES Menu Functions ToolsVoice Setting SET Active HFK ModeWAKE-UP Undo Train ALLTime DatePlan Alarm SettingView Plan Snooze Setting ADD MemoView Memo Memo PADCalculator To reset, press ResetWorld Clock Stop Watch Taking a Photo Through the MenuTake a Photo Resolution Under Menu Self TimerGallery ZoomUnder Menu Shutter Sound Photo GalleryPhoto Message Press Menu Press to select a photoSafety Warranty HelpExposure to Radio Frequency Signals Pacemakers Other Medical DevicesPosted Facilities AircraftPrecautions BODY-WORN OperationSafety and Warranty SAR Information SAR InformationWireless Devices Safety and Warranty FDA Consumer Update Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?What 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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