Audiovox CDM8940 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 CDM8940CDM8940 Ttableable Ofof Contentscontents Table of Contents GET IT NOW & Internet MessagesChapter Before Using Your PhoneHandsethandset Descriptiondescription Inside the PackageFunction Keys Removing the Battery Display IndicatorsInstalling the Battery Battery Usage Times Charging the BatteryPower Connection Battery Standby TimesBasic Operation Battery InformationTurning the Phone on Using the PhoneAccessing the Menu Press and hold until Power Off animation appearsCalls Menu SummaryTo end a call, press Press Indicator, , appears on the displayMaking a Call Enter a phone numberAnswering a Call Pause FeatureBasic Functions Speaker PhoneCaller ID Function Adjusting VolumeCall Waiting Function LockFunctions During a Calll Phone Info Lock ModeUsing ANY Available System LocationRemoving the Mini SD Card Using the Mini SD CardInstalling the Mini SD Card MP3/MUSIC Memory FunctionFlix To change the input mode, press Abc Storing Phone NumbersEntering Characters KEY Function Press to change modeText Input Methods ONE-TOUCH/TWO-TOUCH Dialing Speed DialONE-TOUCH/TWO-TOUCH Dialing To call the selected number, press Phone BookFind ADD NEWMSG. Group GroupSend Flix MSG Change MSG. Group NameSend Text MSG Send PIX MSGErase MSG. Group To access Recent Calls from the idle mode Press MenuALL Calls Received Calls Recent CallsMissed Calls ALL Calls Call TimersDialed Calls Last CallCumulative Calls Home CallsRoam Calls Transmitted Settings1X Packet Counter ReceivedSounds SettingsSettingssettings Minute Voice CallSpeaker Phone AlertsDisplay Greeting Message DialedScreen Saver SUB Screen External ClockConnection Data SVCBacklight Recent Calls SecurityPhone Lock RestrictSpecial #’S CameraLong Distance Change CodeErase ALL Reset PhoneAnswer Options Call Answer OthersSD Card Format Transfer to NEW PhoneVoice Privacy Auto AnswerAuto Retry LanguageShort CUT KEY TTY ModeLocation LanternSystem GET IT NOW Version PIXFlix VersionImages Media GalleryMusic TonesSupplementary Functions MemoVoice Memo Voice ToolsVoice Dialing YES Voice DialTrain Words Undo Train ALL Voice SettingHFK Mode WAKE-UPView Plan List ScheduleScheduleschedule ADD NEW PlanSnooze AlarmAlarmalarm View Memo SettingsMemo PAD ADD MemoCalculator To reset, press ResetGetting Ready Stop WatchTaking a Picture from the Menu Taking a Picture in Idle ModeCamera USE Camera To access the camera mode options, press Menu Camera Mode OptionsPIX Gallery Options To access the in pix options, press MenuCamera Take Flix Flix Gallery Options To access the in video options, press MenuCamera Flix Gallery Voice Mail and TXT PIX, Flix Messages NEW TXT MSG When a NEW Message ArrivessTXT, PIX, Flix Message Voice MailUnder Message, input a message text and press OK NEW MSGNEW PIX MSG Select Save Msg, then pressUnder Message, input the message text and press OK NEW Flix MSGSelect Save Msg then press Reply InboxinboxPIX/FLIX Info Play FlixInbox Sentsent SentDraft WEB AlertsDraftdraft WEB AlertsErase Messages Quick TextQuick Text Auto Receive Default CB#Auto Save Auto EraseDirect View Entry ModeRemind SignatureBlock or Unblock GET IT NOW InternetGET IT NOW BROWSING, Selecting and Playing Video Clips Erasing AN ApplicationVideo Clips Deleting Video Clips Configure Alerts for NEW Video ClipsTo View a Streaming Video Downloading a Video ClipBrowser Menu Browser MenuStarting Internet Browser Launching Mobile WEBExit Safety InformationClear Memory AdvancedSafety 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