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Caution
Use only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas (or modifications to the
antenna) could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or violate
FCC regulations.
Don’t use the phone with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could cause a
minor skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions
Your wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio
frequency energy during use. The following consumer information addresses commonly
asked questions about the health effects of wireless phones.
Are wireless phones safe?
Scientific research on the subject of wireless phones and radio frequency (“RF”) energy
has been conducted worldwide for many years, and continues. In the United States, the
Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the Federal Communications Commission
(“FCC”) set policies and procedures for wireless phones. The FDA issued a website
publication on health issues related to cell phone usage where it states, “The scientific
community at large … believes that the weight of scientific evidence does not show
an association between exposure to radiofrequency (RF) from cell phones and adverse
health outcomes. Still the scientific community does recommend conducting additional
research to address gaps in knowledge. That research is being conducted around the
world and FDA continues to monitor developments in this field. You can access the joint
FDA/FCC website at http://www.fda.gov (under “C” in the subject index, select Cell
Phones > Research). You can also contact the FDA toll-free at (888) 463-6332 or (888)
INFO-FDA. In June 2000, the FDA entered into a cooperative research and development
agreement through which additional scientific research is being conducted. The FCC
issued its own website publication stating that “there is no scientific evidence that