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Functions of Keys

Keys

Functions

Menu key

Enable the menu pop-up.

Home key

Return to the Home screen from an app screen.

Back key

Return to the previous screen.

Volume keys

Adjust the volume of calls, ringtone, music and videos.

Power key

Press to turn off the backlight or re-activate the phone. Press
and hold to turn on or off the power.

Note: Menu, Home and Back keys are touch keys.

Summary of Contents for AL500

Page 1: ...User Manual Avvio L500 ...

Page 2: ... 9 TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTS NEED AVVIO LEGAL RIGHTS VERBAGE 10 YOUR PHONE 11 FUNCTIONS OF KEYS 12 CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE 13 1 GETTING YOU STARTED 14 Charging the battery 14 Power phone on off 15 Touch screen typing directions 15 Other touch tips 16 ...

Page 3: ...security options 18 Changing sound settings 19 Changing other settings 19 Taking screenshots 19 3 PHONE APPS MADE SIMPLE 20 Making a call 20 Answering redirecting calls 21 Exploring the call log 22 4 TEXTING KEYBOARD USE 23 Entering editing text 23 Next word suggestions 23 ...

Page 4: ...ple 25 Setting up using Gmail 26 Getting familiar with your Email app 26 Controlling your calendar 28 Operating the alarm 29 Managing your downloads 30 6 PHONE SET UP AND PHONE MANAGEMENT 31 Privacy settings accounts 31 Managing location settings 32 Managing sound settings 32 Managing screen settings 33 ...

Page 5: ...RK SETTINGS 35 Turning on Wi Fi 35 Changing network settings 36 Adding a Wi Fi network 36 Setting advanced Wi Fi options 37 8 BLUETOOTH SETTINGS 38 Turning Bluetooth on off 38 Changing your phone s Bluetooth name 38 Pairing your phone with a Bluetooth device 39 Connecting to a Bluetooth device 40 ...

Page 6: ...ATING SHARING VIDEOS AND PICTURES 43 Creating a video 43 Taking a photo 43 Sharing a video or photo 44 10 DATA USAGE SETTINGS 45 Manage your data usage settings 45 Setting a data usage limit warning 46 Setting your data usage limits 46 11 GOOGLE PLAY STORE 47 Accessing Play Store 47 Google Play settings 48 ...

Page 7: ...TTERY LIFE 51 Battery settings 51 14 AVVIO L500 SPECS HARDWARE 53 List of In Box Contents 55 Declaration of Hazardous Substances 56 IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 58 PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS 60 TIA SAFETY INFORMATION 68 SAFETY INFORMATION 72 FDA CONSUMER UPDATE 78 TEN DRIVER SAFETY TIPS 87 ...

Page 8: ...Avvio L500 Page 8 CONSUMER INFORMATION ON SAR SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE 90 ...

Page 9: ... or carrier are subject to change within this User Guide without prior notice Application features and functions may vary among countries regions or hardware specifications and any third party application malfunctions are the responsibility of those manufacturers Exercise caution when editing User Registration Settings as this may cause functional or compatability problems for which Avvio will not...

Page 10: ... limitation the design the text and any and all marks unless otherwise indicated are the property of Avvio Google Android Gmail Hangouts Google Play YouTube Additional related marks are trademarks of Google Inc Swype is trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications Inc Attention Pictures shown are for illustration only and do not represent actual devices ...

Page 11: ...Avvio L500 Page 11 11 Your Phone ...

Page 12: ...turn to the Home screen from an app screen Back key Return to the previous screen Volume keys Adjust the volume of calls ringtone music and videos Power key Press to turn off the backlight or re activate the phone Press and hold to turn on or off the power Note Menu Home and Back keys are touch keys ...

Page 13: ...s some important tips of using the phones such as what to do and what to avoid to keep good condition of the phone This explores different functionalities of an app or a setting Note This is a note or notification giving you additional information on phone operations ...

Page 14: ...s located at the bottom of your phone 2 Connect the other end to the travel adapter 3 Connect the travel adapter to an electrical outlet to fully charge your phone Use the travel adapter that accompanies your phone using other adapters may damage your phone Charging your phone through a USB cable that is attached to a laptop takes more time than charging it with the travel adapter ...

Page 15: ...ps up and then select Power Off Touch screen typing directions 1 Tap selected icon or other items in order to select or activate them 2 To type a message tap at the bottom of the Home screen and use the keypad that appears 3 You can entering messages in either of the following ways Type letters one by one and choose the correct one as suggested Swipe between letters on the screen without pausing L...

Page 16: ...thing touch and hold an object without lifting your finger then move your finger on the screen until you reach the desired spot To zoom in enlarge double tap on a screen object such as Google Maps Double tap again to zoom out Some apps allow you to zoom in or out with two fingers on the screen That is pinch your fingers to zoom out or spread them apart to zoom in 2 More basics How your phone looks...

Page 17: ...he Home screen 3 Menu key Show setting menus 4 Close or open recent apps Holding the Menu key opens a list of your recent apps Tap an app to open it or remove an app from the list by swiping left or right 5 Start Google search Touch and hold the Home key to start Google search directly ...

Page 18: ...18 18 Screen lock security options 1 To lock your phone press the Power key on the phone s right side briefly and let go 2 To unlock press Power key to turn on the screen let go and slide the Padlock icon to the right ...

Page 19: ...e keys on the left side of your phone Changing other settings On the Home screen tap DEVICE Display to change the brightness or font size settings and customize the wallpaper on your phone Taking screenshots 1 Focus on the image so it displays on your phone screen 2 Press the Power key and Volume Down key at the same time 3 The image will be auto saved in Gallery ...

Page 20: ...ad and dial a number to call it Tap to display your recent calls and tap to return the call Tap to display your contacts and tap one to call it During a call you can tap at the bottom of the screen to hang up Calls can also be made from other widgets or apps that contain your contact information by simply tapping the phone number ...

Page 21: ... Call log along with a notification 3 Press the Volume Down key on the left side of your phone to mute the ringer 4 There are various options for when a call comes in To answer a call slide over to the answering key on the right You may Start talking to the caller Send to voicemail Send a message by opening quick text responses and select one of them Note To modify these standard text responses ta...

Page 22: ...f calls received missed or made Tapping the number will reveal more information about the call Tapping beside the number returns the call In the call details screen tap to send a text message Tap for contact information Tap to add a new contact To clear call logs tap Clear call log ...

Page 23: ...herwise some apps will open the keyboard for you To close the keyboard tap below the keyboard Next word suggestions 1 Tap where you want to type text 2 Begin typing a word Choose one of the words displayed above the keyboard 3 If you do not want to use those words type the next word without using the space bar 4 Your phone will continue to present word choices while you type ...

Page 24: ...t icon and hold it until the Home screen comes up 4 After sliding the icon into place lift your finger To reposition an app or widget icon on the Home screen touch and hold the icon and then move it to a new position To move an app or widget icon to another screen hold and swipe it toward the edge of the current screen After the icon reaches the other screen move it to a new spot and lift your fin...

Page 25: ...lots of other communication operations To search for your contacts tap at the lower left corner of the People screen enter keywords in the search box The phone system will automatically display the matched results To add a new contact tap at the lower right corner of the People screen and select a storage location Enter the contact information and tap DONE to save it ...

Page 26: ... signing in to all Google apps services that include but are not limited to Google Play Music Google Play Store Google Drive Getting familiar with your Email app 1 On the Home screen tap to enter the Email screen When using it for the first time you need to enter your email address and password to configure an account 2 After your email account is configured you can archive delete label or perform...

Page 27: ...ening a mail swipe left or right to read earlier or later mail conversations 5 Tap at the top of your phone screen to manage your mails 6 On the Email screen you can tap Settings to add a new email account 7 On the Email settings screen tap an email account and customize your Email settings ...

Page 28: ...e Calendar app on your phone it will show your current calendar events To modify the Calendar view choose Day Week Month or Agenda by tapping on date at the top left of the Calendar screen View event details by tapping an Event Tap a blank square on the Calendar screen and tap that shows up to add a new event or tap an existing event to edit it in a new window ...

Page 29: ...me screen tap to enter Clock screen Then tap to switch to the Alarm tab Tap and the time displayed to set your alarm Once your alarm is set you may add a label to it Select the VIBRATE check box and choose your ringtone from the Ringtones drop down list ...

Page 30: ...iles from Gmail or other areas On the Downloads screen tap an item to open it Touch and hold an item and tap that appears In the Share via drop down list select a sharing method to share it Touch and hold an item and tap that appears to delete it Tap By name By date modified or By size to sort the downloaded items ...

Page 31: ...ations On the Home screen tap to enter Settings screen Then choose ACCOUNTS Google Search Accounts privacy On the Home screen tap System Settings ACCOUNTS Google Search Accounts privacy These settings control your phone s Google Search privacy features and search related confidentiality selections for your Google account ...

Page 32: ...uracy Battery saving or Deivce only View recent location requests Perform Google Location Reporting settings Managing sound settings On the Home screen tap to enter Settings screen Then choose DEVICE Sound Tap Volumes Swipe the slider of volume levels for sources such as music ringtone or alarms Alternatively press the Volume Up or Down keys on the left side of your phone Tap Phone ringtone Choose...

Page 33: ...CE Display Brightness Managing sleep settings On the Home screen tap to enter Settings screen Then choose DEVICE Display Sleep You can tap one of the options to select Notifications On top left of your phone status icons will pop up displaying which apps have sent you notifications For finding notifications pull the notification shade down from the top ...

Page 34: ... etc Airplane mode On the Home screen tap to enter Settings screen Then choose WIRELESS NETWORKS More Airplane Mode This mode is ideal for in flight phone status where no signal or Wi Fi is connected You can also control this by scrollding down the status bar and click ...

Page 35: ...S NETWORKS Wi Fi to turn Wi Fi on off 2 Swipe the Wi Fi switch to ON for enabling your phone to scan for available Wi Fi networks It will show the networks 3 Tap the name of a desired network to connect entering your password if necessary Note If having been connected to a Wi Fi network your phone will be auto connected once locating it ...

Page 36: ...ll recognize it along with any of its security credentials and then it will auto connect 2 Always add a Wi Fi network if the network name is not transmitted SSID or when you are out of range 3 Tap at the bottom right of the Wi Fi settings screen 4 Enter the SSID network name and select the correct security mode 5 Tap Save Your phone will auto connect to this network whenever you return to its cove...

Page 37: ...creen tap Advanced You will receive Wi Fi notifications for available networks in your status bar by default To disregard notifications clear the Network notification check box To save your phone s data usage your phone will remain connected to Wi Fi when your screen sleeps ...

Page 38: ...ities and functions of your Avvio L500 Turning Bluetooth on off On the Home screen tap to enter Settings screen Then choose WIRELESS NETWORKS Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on off Changing your phone s Bluetooth name Your phone contains a random Bluetooth name which will be visible to other Bluetooth devices during connection attempts You can change the random name to a more identifiable one 1 On the...

Page 39: ...necessary to pair it with your phone which is crucial in order to connect Now both devices save the connected record and will auto connect for you next time If the device to pair with isn t contained in the list ensure that it is turned on and that it is set to be detectable 1 On the Home screen tap to enter Settings screen Then choose WIRELESS NETWORKS Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on 2 Tap Bluetoo...

Page 40: ...ch as 0000 or 1234 Likewise consult the documentation that came with the device Connecting to a Bluetooth device Now that your phone is paired with a Bluetooth device they can be connected manually 1 On the Home screen tap to enter Settings screen Then choose WIRELESS NETWORKS Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on 2 Within the devices list tap a paired and unconnected device 3 The list will indicate that...

Page 41: ...n your phone 1 On the Home screen tap to enter Settings screen Then choose WIRELESS NETWORKS Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on 2 On the Bluetooth settings screen tap next to the connected Bluetooth device which you are configuring 3 Check the choices offered such as to change the name to unpair it or to select profiles 4 When settings are complete tap to return to the previous screen Monitoring your ...

Page 42: ...fore it is imperative to monitor the data you ve uploaded or downloaded on to your phone To manage data usage and set mobile date limit perform the following operations On the Home screen tap to enter Settings screen Then choose WIRELESS NETWORKS Data usage ...

Page 43: ... screen 2 Tap the icon on the lower left of the screen to expand the list and select 3 Tap while using the screen in order to see your video being recorded 4 Tap to stop recording Taking a photo 1 On the Home screen tap to enter Camera screen 2 Tap the icon on the lower left of the screen to expand the list and select ...

Page 44: ...ur phone screen 4 Tap to take a picture Sharing a video or photo 1 On the Home screen tap to enter Gallery screen 2 Select a video or photo and tap 3 From the drop down list select your desired sharing method It really is that easy Your new Avvio L500 makes it that way ...

Page 45: ...ata usage which may help avoid possible additional charges 1 On the Home screen tap to enter Settings screen Then choose WIRELESS NETWORKS Data usage and switch Mobile data to ON 2 Here you will see a graph The vertical white lines present a time period within the data usage phase 3 Touch and drag the white lines in order to change a data usage time period Note Be sure to check with your carrier f...

Page 46: ...ation Setting your data usage limits 1 On the Home screen tap to enter Settings screen Then choose WIRELESS NETWORKS Data usage and switch Mobile data to ON 2 Activate the red line at the top of the graph by selecting the Set mobile data limit check box 3 Touch the red line on its right side and drag it to the point where you wish to set the limit Your data will automatically switch off when your ...

Page 47: ...e screen tap to enter Google Play Store screen 2 Swipe right from the left edge of the screen for the menu to pop up This menu displays your content for that part of Google Play 3 Your Google Play content can be retrieved this way from the Play Store app even if you access it through another phone 4 Sign in to play google com to access your entertainment from any location ...

Page 48: ...n the Google Play Store screen tap Settings to change your Google Play settings 2 The Google Play settings screen enables you to Control game app updates notifications Set auto updates for apps and widgets Clear search history Manage user controls ...

Page 49: ...ile Transfer application can be utilized Refer to instructions below You can use a shielded USB cable connecting with PC for data communication Windows transfer 1 Connect your phone to the computer s USB port Its USB storage drive will appear on the computer screen 2 Begin copying files between your phone and the computer 3 When transfer is complete eject the phone from Windows before unplugging t...

Page 50: ...ck for first time use Auto connect will occur thereafter 2 Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable 3 The Android File Transfer will begin including a window pop up showing your phone contents other pertinent information 4 Here you can open or close folders create new folders and drag files 5 Disconnect the USB cable upon completion ...

Page 51: ...how apps other data and your phone system all consume battery power The following are some suggestions for prolonging the battery life of your phone Turn off Wi Fi Bluetooth or GPS with the Settings app On the Home screen tap to enter Settings screen Then choose PERSONAL Location to access GPS settings Turn off Navigation or Maps when not in use Dim your phone s screen brightness DEVICE Display Co...

Page 52: ...ing an app For some apps you may modify power usage settings or halt the app entirely Note If auto sync is turned off you must manually sync to check emails and related notifications will no longer pop up Note If you stop some apps or services completely your phone may not operate properly The battery status battery levels are indicated at the top of your phone screen ...

Page 53: ... 141 9 mm x 71 4 mm x 9 9 mm Form Factor Bar Touchscreen Antenna Built in SIM Card Micro SIM Network Mode GSM WCDMA LTE Camera Front camera 2 0 MP Rear camera 8 0 MP AF Earphone Jack CTIA Standard earphone jack Screen Parameters Type Dimensions Resolution FWVGA 5 inches 854x480 ...

Page 54: ...Avvio L500 Page 54 54 Accessories Battery Battery Type Lithium Ion Polymer Rechargeable Battery Rated Capacity 2200 mAh Nominal Voltage 3 7 V Prompt The battery capacity changes with battery upgrade ...

Page 55: ...ts No Name Quantity 1 Phone 1 2 Battery 1 3 Travel Charger 1 4 USB Charger Data Line 1 5 Headset 1 6 Warranty Card 1 7 Quick Start Guide 1 Prompt The accessory items are as per the final transaction Please contact the dealer for further details ...

Page 56: ...lumbum Pb Mercury Hg Cadmium Cd Chromium VI Cr VI Polybrominated Biphenyls PBB Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers PBDE PCB Board and Accessories Plastics Metals Battery Other indicates that the content of the toxic or hazardous substance in all homogeneous materials is within the limit of the SJ T11363 2006 standard ...

Page 57: ...andard The Environmentally Friendly Use Period of this product is 20 years as shown by the symbol on the left The Environmentally Friendly Use Period of replaceable parts such as battery may be different from that of the product The Environmentally Friendly Use Period is valid only when the product is operated under the conditions defined in this User Guide ...

Page 58: ...ck to either you or your device This product is equipped with a USB Cable for connecting to a desktop or notebook computer Be sure your computer is properly grounded before connecting this product to the computer The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook computer has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The grounding plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet which is pr...

Page 59: ...ire or water or expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60 C 140 F NOTE Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with specified batteries Recycle or dispose of used batteries according to all applicable local regulations or in accordance with the instructions in the reference guide Follow these other specific precautions 1 Keep the battery or device dry and awa...

Page 60: ...tandard IEEE Std 1725 200x 10 Avoid dropping the phone or battery If the phone or battery is dropped especially on a hard surface causing damage take it to a service center for inspection 11 If the battery leaks Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with eyes If contact occurs DO NOT rub the eyes Rinse with clean water immediately and seek medical advice Do not allow the leaking fluid ...

Page 61: ...are in progress or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fueling areas fuel storehouses below deck on boats chemical plants fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Please be aware that sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death AIRCRAFT SAFE...

Page 62: ... structures for example the steel frame of a building EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES When in an area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where flammable materials exist the device should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Users are advised not to use the equipment at refuelin...

Page 63: ...ing this information NON IONIZING RADIATION Your device has an internal antenna This product should be operated in its normal use position to ensure the radiative performance and safety from interference As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for personal safety it is recommended that no part of the human body should...

Page 64: ...ions when charging the cell Use the cell only with the specified equipment Do not put or store cell together with metal articles such as necklaces hairpins coins or screws Do not short circuit the and terminals with metal conductors Do not place cell in a device with the and in a reverse way Do not penetrate cell with a sharp articles such as a needle Do not disassemble the cell Do not weld the ce...

Page 65: ...tely when leakage or foul odor is detected Wash well with clean water immediately if liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes If liquid leaking from the cell gets into your eyes do not rub your eyes Wash them well with clean water and call physician immediately Caution Store batteries out of reach of children so that they are not accidentally swallowed or handled If younger children use the cell the...

Page 66: ...Y INSTRUCTIONS OF TRAVEL CHARGER Please read the following information carefully 1 The maximum ambient temperature of the travel charger shall not exceed 40 C 104 degrees F 2 The Travel Charger shall be installed according to specification The current of load and output power shall not exceed the following value Input AC100 240V 50 60Hz 0 15A Output DC5V 1A 3 The Travel Charger shall be used for I...

Page 67: ... FCC NOTICE AND CAUTIONS This device and its accessories comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device and its accessories may not cause harmful interference 2 This device and its accessories must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Part 15 21 Statement Changes or modifications that are not exp...

Page 68: ... interference by turning the equipment off and then back on to see if the interference is affected If necessary try correcting the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult ...

Page 69: ...nd Measurements International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature For example over 120 scientists engineers and physicians from universities government health agencies and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard C95 1 The design of your phone ...

Page 70: ...ss phone usages while driving Where cell phone use is permitted while driving you MUST observe the following 1 Give full attention to driving driving safely is your first responsibility 2 Use hands free operation if available 3 Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions or the law requires that you do so Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Associati...

Page 71: ...ded from RF signals but some equipment or devices might not be Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with hearing aids In the event of such interference you please consult your service provider or call customer service regarding alternatives Other Medical Devices If you use other personal medical devices consult the device manufacturer to determine if it is adequately shielded fr...

Page 72: ... on aircrafts Posted Facilities Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag DO NOT place objects including installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If in vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates serious injury could result since air bags in...

Page 73: ...rcuit the battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact the battery terminals 4 Avoid dropping the phone If the phone is dropped on a hard surface or elsewhere take it to a service center for inspection if damage is suspected Charger and Adapter Safety 1 The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only 2 Insert the battery pack charger vertically into the wall power socket 3 Only...

Page 74: ... non use to maximize battery life Note Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and environmental conditions 7 Use of extended backlighting Browser and data connectivity kits affect battery life as well as talk standby times 8 The self protection function of the battery cuts the power of the phone when its operation is in an abnormal state In this case remove the battery from the phone reinsta...

Page 75: ...lacing a battery in your mouth may cause serious injury 2 Placing items containing magnetic strip components e g credit cards phone cards bank books subway tickets near your phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic strips 3 Talking on the phone for long periods of time may reduce call quality due to heat generation 4 Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged as it may cause a slight c...

Page 76: ...ty to your ear 10 Use accessories such as earphones and headsets with caution Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna Caution Avoid potential hearing loss Prolonged exposure to loud sounds including music is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices such as portable music players and cellular...

Page 77: ...oose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment consider using noise cancelling headphones to block out background noise 4 As the volume increases less time is required before your hearing could be affected so consider limiting your listening time 5 Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises e g live concerts that might cause temporary hearing loss which in turn m...

Page 78: ...rive MSC 2320 Bethesda MD USA 20892 2320 Voice 301 496 7243 Email nidcdinfo nih gov Internet http www nidcd nih gov health hearing National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Hubert H Humphrey Bldg 200 Independence Ave SW Washington DC 20201 Voice 1 800 35 NIOSH 1 800 356 4674 Internet http www cdc gov niosh topics noise default html FDA CONSUMER UPDATE The U S Food and Drug Administrati...

Page 79: ...justify FDA regulatory actions the FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps including the following 1 Support current and future research regarding possible biological effects of the type of RF emitted by wireless phones 2 Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function and 3 Cooperate in providing user...

Page 80: ...ations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones Base stations are thus not the subject of the safety questions discussed in this document 2 Do wireless phones pose a health hazard Current scientific evidence does not show that any healt...

Page 81: ... could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals However many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer causing chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day These conditions are not similar to...

Page 82: ...sing distance from the source The so called cordless phones which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house typically operate at far lower power levels thus producing RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits 5 What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF The FDA is working with the U S National Toxicology Program and with gro...

Page 83: ...tion of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the vital data Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years However very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human...

Page 84: ...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 8 How can I find out how...

Page 85: ...er to users of wireless phones including children and teenagers If you want to take steps to lower exposure to Radio Frequency RF energy the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure Some groups sponsored by other national governm...

Page 86: ... body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna Again the scientific data does not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use 11 What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment Radio Frequency RF energy fro...

Page 87: ...ss the interference and work to resolve the problem 12 Where can I find additional information For additional information please refer to the following resources FDA web page on wireless phones http www fda gov under C in the subject index select Cell Phones Current Research Results Federal Communications Commission FCC RF Safety Program http www fcc gov cgb cellular html International Commission ...

Page 88: ...eypad so you can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the road 3 Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving if necessary suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Rain sleet snow and ice can be hazardous but so is heavy traffic As a driver your first responsibilit...

Page 89: ...ee numbers away Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case of fire traffic accident road hazard or medical emergency Remember it s a free call on your wireless phone 8 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car Make ...

Page 90: ...ritan in your community If you see an auto accident crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger call 911 or other local emergency number as you would want others to do for you CONSUMER INFORMATION ON SAR Specific Absorption Rate This Model Phone Meets the Government s Requirements for Exposure to Radio Waves Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver It is d...

Page 91: ...d at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value Because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels to use only the power required to reach the network generally the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower the power output Before a phone model is available for sale to the public it must b...

Page 92: ...ls of various phones and at various positions they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http www fcc gov oet ea fccid after searching on FCC ID WVBAL500 To find information that pertains to a particular model phone this site uses the phone FCC ID number which is usually ...

Page 93: ...the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1 6 watts kg W kg averaged over one gram of tissue The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements ...

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