Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure and

to use the minimum power required to reach the network.

SAR

Therefore, the closer you are to a base station, the more

Your mobile phone is a low-power radio transmitter and

likely it is that the actual SAR level will decrease.

 

 

receiver. When it is turned on, it emits low levels of radio

Variations in SAR below the radio frequency exposure

frequency energy (also known as radio waves or radio

guidelines do not mean that there are variations in safety.

frequency fields).While there may be differences in SAR levels among
Governments around the world have adopted

mobile phones, all Sony Ericssonemobile phone models

 

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comprehensive international safety guidelines, developed

are designed to meet radio frequency exposure
guidelines.

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by scientific organizations, e.g. ICNIRP (International

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Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) and

 

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Accessoriesican significantly affect a mobile phone’s

IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics

compliancecwith the radio frequency exposure guidelines.

Engineers Inc.), through periodic and thorough evaluation

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For example, the Federal Communication Commission

of scientific studies. These guidelines establish permitted

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in the U.S. requires that some manufacturers’ accessories

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levels of radio wave exposure for the general population.

shall be tested, and Sony Ericsson has done so with

The levels include a safety margin designed to assuremthe

respect to its products. To avoid causing loss of

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performance or radio frequency exposure levels above

safety of all persons, regardless of age and health, and to

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the permissible limits it is recommended that you only

account for any variations in measurements.

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use Sony Ericsson or Ericsson original accessories
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the unit of

intended for use with the mobile phone. If you wear the

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measurement for the amount of radio frequency energy

mobile phone on your body while it is transmitting, and

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absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. The

 

 

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you do not use a Sony Ericsson or Ericsson original body

SAR value is determined at the highest certified power

 

 

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worn accessory, please ensure that the mobile phone is

level in laboratory conditions, but the actual SAR level
of the mobile phone while operating can be well below

positioned a minimum of 1.5 cm from your body and that

you are not using an accessory that contains any metal.

this value. This is because the mobile phone is designed

 

6 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use