AT&T F160 FCC Compliance for Part 15B/Part 15C, Using Your Phone with a Hearing Aid Device

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FCC Compliance

FCC Compliance for

Part 15B/Part 15C

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NONE PART 15B/PART 15C is as below

FCC Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Using Your Phone with a Hearing Aid Device

Your F160 device is compliant with the FCC and IC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) requirements.

When 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 ratings for some of their mobile phones to assist hearing-device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that have been rated have a label on the box. Your F160 has been tested for hearing aid device compatibility and has an M[4] and/or

T[4] rating.

These ratings are not guaranteed. Results will vary, depending on the level of immunity of your hearing device and the degree of your 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.

FCC Compliance

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

T-Ratings:Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices contain telecoils.)

The more immune your hearing aid device is, the less likely you are to experience interference noise from your wireless phone. Hearing aid devices should have ratings similar to those of phones. Ask your hearing health-care professional for the rating of your hearing aid.

Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find results for your hearing device. The more immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you are to experience interference noise from wireless devices.

For additional information about the FCC’s actions with regard to hearing aid compatible wireless devices and other steps the FCC has taken to ensure that

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AT&T F160 Table of Contents Installing the Battery BatteryRemoving the Battery Getting StartedCharging Your Phone SIM and Memory CardsGetting to Know Your Phone Powering Phone On/OffGetting Started Key Functions Indicator What it means Getting Started Idle ModeMain Menu Icon What it Description MeansEntering Text Changing Input ModeCalls Entering SymbolsEntering Numbers Messages Address Book Message SettingsAT&T Address Book Address Book Using Address Book Entry Options Enabling BluetoothMy Devices Sending Data Mobile WebReceiving Data Visiting a WebsiteTools Currency Conversion EntertainmentRecent Calls PicturesEntertainment Playing Videos MusicPlaying an Individual Music File AT&T MusicSound Profiles Settings SettingsPhone Settings Voice RecorderConnections Settings Display SettingsCalls Settings Security SettingsTTY Mode AccessibilityHAC Hearing Aid Compatibility Mode Aircraft Safety Care and MaintenanceHospital Safety Care and MaintenanceGeneral Guidelines Road SafetyVehicles Equipped with an Airbag Third-Party EquipmentTurn on the HAC Setting Emergency ServicePress the Power/End Key to return to idle mode Privacy InformationProblem Solution Troubleshooting and FAQsTroubleshooting and FAQs Problem Solution Troubleshooting and FAQs SpecificationsMessage Solution Identity Module CardFCC Compliance Using Your Phone with a Hearing Aid DeviceFCC Compliance for Part 15B/Part 15C FCC ComplianceRadio Frequency RF Energy Turn on the HAC SettingFCC requirements