Several expert groups belonging to or having been appointed by official national or international bodies have analysed all the existing publications and, to date, have concluded that there is a lack of evidence as to any credible or convincing hazardous effects of mobile phones on health.

These studies have, in particular, focused on the fact that mobile handsets receive and emit electromagnetic waves via their antenna.

Experts from such organizations as the European Commission and the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) have established thresholds on a handset’s emissions to the human body. The main measurement standard is known as SAR (Specific Absorption Rate). ALCATEL can formally state that all its GSM mobile phones generate a SAR that is significantly below these thresholds.

Furthermore, ALCATEL actively supports national and international research into this issue carried out by authoritative and independent organizations.

If you still have concerns on this issue, you may use your mobile phone with a headset, or use the handsfree feature integrated in the phone and, while driving, use the full-duplex handsfree vehicle kit (cf. chapter entitled “Accessories”, page 92).

The part numbers of these accessories can be found in the “Accessories” chapter on page 92.)

The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage which may result as a consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained herein.

Icons and other illustrations shown in this User’s Guide are for information only.

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