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Samsung SCH-A530ZSVXAR User Manual

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What has FDA done to measure the radio frequency energy
coming from wireless phones?

The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a

technical standard for measuring the radio frequency energy (RF) exposure

from wireless phones and other wireless hand sets with the participation and

leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard, “Recommended

Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in

the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental

Techniques,” sets forth the first consistent test methodology for measuring the

rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test

method uses a tissue-simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR

test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of

measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the

measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole

body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of

matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone

complies with safety guidelines.

What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio
frequency energy from my wireless phone?

If there is a risk from these products--and at this point we do not know that

there is--it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even

potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to

radio frequency energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure

a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone

will reduce RF exposure.

If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you

could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since

the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could