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SAR
THIS MODEL MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES 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 recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines were de-
veloped by the independent scientific organisation ICNIRP and include safety margins designed
to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and health. The guidelines use a unit
of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit for mobile de-
vices is 2 W/kg and the highest SAR value for this device when tested at the ear was 0.5 W/kg
(*). As mobile devices offer a range of functions, they can be used in other positions, such as on
the body as described in this user guide (**).
(*) The tests are carried out in accordance with international guidelines for testing.
(**) Please see the Safety section about body worn operation.
As SAR is measured utilising the device’s highest transmitting power, the actual SAR of this
device while operating is typically below that indicated above. This is due to automatic changes
to the power level of the device to ensure it only uses the minimum level required to reach the
network. 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. If you still have con-
cerns regarding exposure to radio waves, you can reduce these by limiting the length of calls
or using headsets and/or a “hands free” device to keep the mobile phone away from the head
and body. Additional information can be found on the websites of the World Health Organization
(http://www.who.int/emf).
Advice for limiting exposure to radiofrequency (RF) fields
For persons concerned about limiting their exposure to RF fields, the World Health Organization
(WHO) provides the following advice: Precautionary measures: Present scientific information
does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of mobile phones. If you still
have concerns regarding exposure to radio waves to yourself or your children, you can reduce
these by limiting the length of calls or using headsets and/or a “hands free” device to keep the
mobile phone away from the head and body.
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