Audiovox CDM 4500 - Manual (Page 4)

SAfEíY ÍNFmmWSÍ FOR
WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES
iRoad this inlorniDlion before using your
handhcId^portshleCellularTelcphone.
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS
Your wireless handheld portable telephone 1s a low
power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is OM, it
receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) sig­
nals.
In August, 1995, the Federal Communications Commis­
sion (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety
levels for handheld wireless phones. Those guideh'nes
are consistent with the safety standards previously set
by both U.S, and international standards bodies;
*ANSi C95,t (t992)
*NCRP Report 88 (1986)
*iCMIRP{1996)
Those standards were based on comprehensive and
periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature.
For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and phy­
sicians from universities, government health agencies,
and industry reviewed the available body of research to
develop ihe ANSI Standard (C95-1 ).The design ot your
phone complies whh the FCC guidelines (and those
standards).
ANTENNA CARE
Use only the supplied or so approved replace mem an­
tenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attach­
ments could damage the phone arvi may violate FCC
regulations,
PHONE OPERATION
Normal Position: Hold Ihe phone as you would any
other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over
your shoulder. *
*The meanings ot the acronyms are:
ANSI ; American National Standards Institute
NCRP : Nalional Council on Radi alien Protection
and Measurements
1CNÍRP; International Commission on Nonionizing
Radiation Protection
Tips on Efficient Operation;
For your phone to operate most efficiently;
• Extend your antenna fully,
•
Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the
phone Is in use.Contact with the antenna affects call
quality and may cause the phone to operate at a
higher power level than otherwise needed-
DRiVING
Check the laws and regulaliorts on the use of wireless
telephones in the areas where you drive. Always obey
them. Also, If using your phone while driving, please;
• Give full attention to driving — driving safely is your
first nespon Sibil ity.
• Use handsfree operation, if available.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answer­
ing a call if driving conditions so require.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Most modem electronic equipment is shielded from RF sig­
nals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be
shieided agairist the RF signals from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The health Industry Manufacturers Association recom­
mends that a minimum separation of six (S”) inches be
miaintained between a handheld wireless phone and a
pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pace­
maker. These recommendations are consistent with the
independent research by and recommendations of Wire­
less Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
■ Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six
(5") inches from their pacemaker when the
phone is turned ON,
■ Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket-
■ Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to
minimize the potential for interference.
W If you have any reason to suspect that interfer­
ence is taking place, turn your phone OFF im­
mediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some
hearing aids, In the event of such Interference, you may
want to consult your service provider (or call the cus­
tomer service line to discuss alternatives.]