SAR - International (ICNIRP)

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SAR - International (ICNIRP)

INFORMATION ON RF EXPOSURE /SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE (SAR)

THIS MOBILE PHONE MEETS THE LIMITS FOR PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC FROM THE EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy recommended by international guidelines from the International Commission on Non- Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines for the protection of the public and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the population. The guidelines were confirmed by independent scientific organisations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies1. The limits include a sub-

1The World Health Organization (WHO, CH-1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland) states that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for use of mobile phones. Further information: www.who.int/peh-emf, www.mmfai.org, www.my-siemens.com.

stantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

The exposure limit for mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/kg2. Tests for SAR are conducted in all frequency bands using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest power level. The actual SAR level of the phone during operation can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate 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, the lower the power output.

The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for use at the ear is 0.67 W/kg3.

SAR information can also be found at www.my-siemens.com. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at

2averaged over 10 g body tissue.

3SAR values may vary depending on national requirements and frequency bands. SAR information for different regions can be found at www.my- siemens.com.