Samsung SGH-I257ZKAATT - Manual (Page 8)

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Section 1: Health and Safety Information
This section outlines the safety precautions associated
with using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or
“cell phone” are used in this section to refer to your
phone. Read this information before using your mobile
device.
This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi™ mode in
the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The FCC requires that devices
operating within 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used
indoors, not outside, in order to avoid interference with
Mobile Satellite Services (MSS). Therefore, this device is
restricted from being used outdoors when operating in
frequencies between 5.15-5.25 GHz.
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)
Signals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
published information for consumers relating to Radio
Frequency (RF) exposure from wireless phones. The FDA
publication includes the following information:
Do cell phones pose a health hazard?
Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will
cause cancer or other serious health hazards. The
weight of scientific evidence has not linked cell phones
with any health problems.
Cell phones emit low levels of Radio Frequency (RF)
energy. Over the past 15 years, scientists have
conducted hundreds of studies looking at the biological
effects of the radio frequency energy emitted by cell
phones. While some researchers have reported
biological changes associated with RF energy, these