Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions One Touch 531 Introduction, Safety and Precautions

ate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a base station antenna, the lower the power output of the phone.

The highest tested SAR value for this mobile phone for use at the ear and compliance against the standard is

0.86W/kg. While there may be differ- ences between the SAR levels on various phones and at various positions, they all meet the relevant International guide- lines and EU requirements for RF expo- sure.

Your telephone is equipped with a built-in antenna. For optimal operation, you should avoid touching it or degrad- ing it.

The World Health Organization (WHO) considers that present scientif- ic information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for use of mobile phones. If individuals are concerned, they might choose to limit their own or their children's' RF exposure by limiting the length of calls, or using "hands-free" devices to keep mobile phones away from the head and body. " (fact sheet n°193). Additional WHO information about electromagnetic fields and public health are available on the following site :

http://www.who.int/peh-emf.

Safety and Precautions

We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before use. The manu- facturer disclaims any liability for dam- age which may result as a consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained herein.

Traffic Safety

Given recent studies, which show that using a mobile telephone while driving a vehicle constitutes a real risk, even when the hands-free kit is used (head- set, for example), drivers are requested to refrain from using their mobile tele- phone when the vehicle is not parked. Your mobile phone when powered emits radiation which may interfere with the vehicle electronic systems such as anti-lock brakes (ABS, airbag). As a result, you should:

•avoid placing the phone on the dash- board or within an airbag deploy- ment area.

•connect the phone to an external antenna or switch it off. The antenna should be mounted and located away from the driver and passengers or separated from them by a metal screen (e.g. the car roof).

•check with the car manufacturer that the dashboard is adequately shielded from mobile phone RF energy.

Conditions of use

Switch the phone off before boarding an aircraft to avoid prosecution. Switch the phone off when you are in health care facilities, except in designated are- as. As with many other types of equip- ment now in regular use, mobile telephones can interfere with other electrical or electronic devices, or equip- ment using radio frequency. When the phone is switched on, avoid placing it near a medical aid device, if you carry one, such as a pacemaker, one hearing aid or insulin pump. When using the phone you should hold it against the ear on the opposite side to the device, if any.

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