Audiovox CDM-8930 manual What about children using wireless phones?

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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 lat- est research developments around the world.

7. How can I find out how much radiofrequency 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 radiofre- quency energy (RF) exposures. FCC established these guidelines in consultation with 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 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 FDA done to measure the radiofrequency energy coming from wireless phones ?

The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is devel- oping a technical standard for measuring the radiofrequency ener- gy (RF) exposure from wireless phones and other wireless hand- sets 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 tis- sue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body. It is meas- ured 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 con- cerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few sim- ple 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 dramati- cally 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.

10. What about children using wireless phones?

The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wire- less phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF), the meas- ures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and

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Contents Page CDMCDM--89308930 Ttableable Ofof Contentscontents Table of Contents Ttableable Ofof Contentscontents Chapter Before Using Your PhoneHandset Travel Charger Hand Strap Belt Clip Inside the PackageFunction Keys Display Indicators Installing the BatteryRemoving the Battery Power Connection Charging the BatteryBattery Standby Times Battery Talk TimesBasic Operation Battery InformationAccessing the Menu Using the PhonePress and hold until Power Off animation appears Turning the Phone onMenumenu Summarsummaryy Menu SummaryMaking a Call Press Indicator , appears on the displayEnter a phone number To end a call, pressBasic Functions Pause FeatureSpeaker Phone Answering a CallCall Waiting Function Adjusting VolumeKEY Guard EtiquetteFunctions During a Calll Using ANY Available System Lock ModeCall History MessagingMemory Function MemoStoring Phone Numbers Entering CharactersTo change the input mode, press Abc Press to change mode Text Input MethodsKEY Function Speed Dial ONE-TOUCH/TWO-TOUCH DialingONE-TOUCH/TWO-TOUCH Dialing Call History To access Call History from the idle mode Press MenuALL Calls Outgoing CallsMissed Calls Incoming CallsALL Calls Erase HistoryOutgoing Calls Incoming CallsFind AIR TimeLast Call To call the selected number, pressPhone Book NEW EntrySpeed Dial #’S Group MY Phone #ADD NEW Group Change Group NameSettings Settings SettingssettingsSounds Power OFF Power onSpeaker Phone Ringer TypeVoice Mail ServiceAlerts MinuteDisplay Greeting Message Incoming CallTo save, press Save BacklightGAMES/TOOLS RoamingSelect On or Off by pressing the Navigation MSG AlertLock Phone SecurityChange Lock Special #’SCall History Limit USE Outgoing CallsPhone Book PicturesReset Picture Account Erase PbookErase Downloads Reset Phone Airplane ModeCall Answer OthersActive Flip Auto AnswerVoice Setting TTY ModeLanguage KEY GuardLantern VersionIcons Supplementary Functions Voice SVC NameVoice Memo Voice Dial Train WordsYES ADD NEW Plan SchedulescheduleView Plan ScheduleADD Memo View MemoSettings AlarmalarmSnooze Setting Memo PADAlarm Message SettingTo reset, press Reset Worldworld Clockclock Stop WatchCamera USE Camera Display Indicators Recording CamcorderTaking a Picture in Idle Mode Taking a Picture from the MenuPress Menu or Capture or then . Open flip 90 degree Camera Mode Options To access the camera mode options, press or Options OptionsCamera Take Picture Camera Camcorder Camcorder Mode OptionsTo access the save to phone options, press Options To access the in camera options, press OptionsCamera MY Pictures MY Pictures OptionsTo access online Video Mail options, press Options To access the in video options, press OptionsCamera MY Videos MY Video OptionsCamera Online Albums To access your online Albums Uploads options, press OptionsVoice Mail TEXT, PIC/VIDEO Messages When a NEW Message Arrivess TEXT, PICTURE, Video MessageVoice Mail PIC/VIDEO MSG WEB Alerts InboxinboxWEB Alerts Outboxoutbox InboxSasavedved OutboxSaved DetailQuick Text Quick TextErase Messages Entry Mode Default CallbackSave Sent MSG ReminderMessage LOG Push SettingsRetry Time Edit Voice CB#Downloads & Internet Start Downloads DownloadsDownloading Applications GamesScreen Savers RingersApplications Access the InternetBrowser Menu Browser MenuSafety Information Safety Information for Wireless Handheld Phones Electronic Devices Other Safety Guidelines Fccfcc Rfrf Exposureexposure Sarsar Informainformationtion SAR InformationWhat is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless phones? What are the results of the research done already? What about children using wireless phones? Where can I find additional information? Protect Your Warranty Month Limited Warranty WarrantyUTSTARCOM/AUDIOVOX Communications Protect Your WarrantyyMonth Limited Warrantyy