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Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
Exposure to RF Energy
Your mobile device contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and
transmits RF energy. When you communicate with your mobile device, the system handling
your call controls the power level at which your mobile device transmits.
Your mobile device is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your
country concerning exposure of human beings to RF energy.
RF Energy Operational Precautions
For optimal mobile device performance, and to be sure that human exposure to RF energy
does not exceed the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always follow these
instructions and precautions:
• When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your mobile device just like you would a
landline phone.
• If you wear the mobile device on your body, always place the mobile device in a
Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness. If you do not
use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by Motorola, keep the mobile device
and its antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.
• Using accessories not supplied or approved by Motorola may cause your mobile device
to exceed RF energy exposure guidelines. For a list of Motorola-supplied or approved
accessories, visit our website at: www.motorola.com.
RF Energy Interference/Compatibility
Nearly every electronic device is subject to RF energy interference from external sources if
inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for RF energy compatibility. In
some circumstances, your mobile device may cause interference with other devices.
Follow Instructions to Avoid Interference Problems
Turn off your mobile device in any location where posted notices instruct you to do so.
In an aircraft, turn off your mobile device whenever instructed to do so by airline staff. If
your mobile device offers an airplane mode or similar feature, consult airline staff about
using it in flight.
Do not use tools.
For indoor use only.
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Implantable Medical Devices
If you have an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or defibrillator, consult
your physician before using this mobile device.
Persons with implantable medical devices should observe the following precautions:
• ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than 20 centimeters (8 inches) from the
implantable medical device when the mobile device is turned ON.
• DO NOT carry the mobile device in the breast pocket.
• Use the ear opposite the implantable medical device to minimize the potential for
interference.
• Turn OFF the mobile device immediately if you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place.
Read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device.
If you have any questions about using your mobile device with your implantable medical
device, consult your healthcare provider.
Specific Absorption Rate (IEEE)
SAR (IEEE)
YOUR MOBILE DEVICE MEETS FCC LIMITS FOR EXPOSURE
TO RADIO WAVES.
Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the
limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) adopted by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). These limits include a substantial safety
margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The radio wave exposure guidelines use a unit of measurement known as the Specific
Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit for mobile devices is 1.6 W/kg.
Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device
transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. The highest
SAR value under the FCC guidelines for your device model is 1.34 W/kg.
During use, the actual SAR values for your device are usually well below the values stated.
This is because, for purposes of system efficiency and to minimize interference on the
network, the operating power of your mobile device is automatically decreased when full
power is not needed for the wireless connection. The lower the power output of the
device, the lower its SAR value.
The World Health Organization has stated that present scientific information does not
indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of mobile devices. They
recommend that if you are interested in further reducing your exposure then you can easily
do so by limiting your usage.
Additional information can be found at www.who.int/emf (World Health
Organization) or www.motorola.com/rfhealth (Motorola Mobility, Inc.).