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FDA CONSUMER UPDATE

SAFETY AND WARRANTY

6. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health 
    effects of wireless phone RF?

 

 

 

FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with 
groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority 
animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the 
effects of exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF). FDA has been a  
leading participant in the World Health Organization International 
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996.  
An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed 
agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new 
research programs around the world. The Project has also helped  
develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. FDA 
and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have 
a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to 
do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific  
oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and 
academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through  
contracts to independent investigators. The initial research will include 
both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA 
will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the 
context of the latest research developments around the world.

7. How can I find out how much radiofrequency energy exposure 
    I can get by using my wireless phone?

 

 

All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal 
Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit radiofrequency 
energy (RF) exposures. FCC established these guidelines in consultation 
with FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies. The FCC limit 
for RF exposure from wireless telephones is set at a Specific Absorption 
Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is  
consistent with the safety standards developed by the Institute of 
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National Council 
on Radiation Protection and Measurement. The exposure limit takes 
into consideration the body’s ability to remove heat from the tissues 
that absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels 
known to have effects. Manufacturers of wireless phones must report 
the RF exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC
website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives directions for locating the 
FCC identification number on your phone so you can find your phone’s 
RF exposure level in the online listing.

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FDA CONSUMER UPDATE

4. What are the results of the research done already?

 

The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many 
studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal 
experiments investigating the effects of radiofrequency energy (RF) 
exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting 
results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal 
studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF 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 predisposed 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 the conditions under which people 
use wireless phones, so we don’t know with certainty what the results of 
such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies 
have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies 
investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones 
and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neu-roma, 
tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None 
of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects 
from wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can 
answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of 
phone use in these studies was around three years.

5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from   
    wireless phones poses a health risk?

  

 

A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of 
people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data 
that are needed. 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 populations, but 10 or more years’ follow-up may be needed 
to provide answers about some health effects, such as cancer. This is 
because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing 
agent and the time tumors develop - if they do -may be many, many 
years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by  
difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of 
wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle 
at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.

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Summary of Contents for PN-310

Page 1: ...User Guide PN 310 ...

Page 2: ... researchers this product allows has an animated graphic menu system for easy access to it s many features Among its many advanced features the T9 text input mode makes it much easier to enter letters and type messages In addition VR Voice Recognition adds the convenience of hands free dialing Other included technologies are Full graphic display of 9 text input lines and 1 icon line with variable ...

Page 3: ...TY 107 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY 108 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 3 MEMORY FUNCTIONS 29 STORING A PHONE NUMBER 30 ENTERING LETTERS NUMBERS SYMBOLS 31 STANDARD INPUT MODE 32 WORD INPUT MODE 33 NUMERIC MODE 34 SYMBOL MODE 34 MAKING A CALL FROM THE PHONE BOOK 35 ONE TOUCH TWO TOUCH DIALING 35 CHAPTER 4 MENU FUNCTIONS 37 MEDIA GALLERY 38 MEDIA GALLERY 38 RECENT CALLS 39 MISSED 39 RECEIVED 40 DIALED 41 ...

Page 4: ...SING YOUR PHONE This chapter provides important information about using the PN 310 including INSIDE THE PACKAGE HANDSET DESCRIPTION DISPLAY INDICATORS BATTERY USAGE BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE ...

Page 5: ...is package should include all items pictured below If any are missing or different immediately contact the retailer where you purchased the cellular telephone Handset Standard Battery Antenna Sub LCD User Guide AC Travel Charger Speaker Phone State LED Clear Voice Key Etiquette Mode Key End Key Send Key Volume Key Navigation Keys International Call Key Volume Keys Headset Jack Left Right Soft Keys...

Page 6: ...e 11 for a list of icons THE NAVIGATION KEYS In Idle Mode Press Left for Shortcut key1 Up for Shortcut key2 Right for Shortcut key3 and Down for Shortcut key4 Inside a menu Within a menu use to scroll through menu options or to select a function displayed on the screen Press to make or receive a call Short press Recent Calls Press to adjust volume Press and hold shall display a plus Signal Strengt...

Page 7: ...RY REMOVAL Pull up the release latch lift up the battery Remove the battery from the handset If the battery is not correctly placed in the compartment the handset will not turn on and or the battery may detach during use 13 BEFORE USING DISPLAY INDICATORS 12 Voice Mail New Voice Mail GPS Icon Location Service of your phone is disabled enabled Voice Privacy Indicates Voice Privacy mode No Service P...

Page 8: ...s Only use the battery and charger approved by the manufacturer Only use the battery for its original purpose Try to keep batteries in a temperature between 41ºF 5ºC and 95ºF 35ºC If the battery is stored in temperatures above or below the recommended range give it time to warm up or cool down before using Store the discharged battery in a cool dark and dry place Purchase a new battery when the op...

Page 9: ...ses and explains the basic features of your cellular telephone including TURNING THE PHONE ON OFF ACCESSING THE MENU MENU SUMMARY BASIC FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION MEMO BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION 16 ...

Page 10: ...at corresponds with the menu item Hotkey In idle mode move the Navigation Key as follows to access these functions Leftward movement Shortcut Key 1 Upward movement Shortcut Key 2 Rightward movement Shortcut Key 3 Downward movement Shortcut Key 4 BASIC OPERATION TURNING THE PHONE ON OFF HTURNING THE PHONE ON Press until animation appears and the wake up tone sounds HTURNING THE PHONE OFF Press and ...

Page 11: ...r Options 3 Dial Fonts 4 Auto Retry 5 TTY Mode 1 Personal 2 ERI Banner 1 Display 2 Keypad 1 Main LCD 2 Sub LCD 1 Minute Beep 2 Call Connect 3 Call Disconnect MAIN MENU 2ND DEPTH 3RD DEPTH 4TH DEPTH 5 Contacts 6 Tools 7 Phone Info 8 Messaging 3 Sounds 1 New Contact 2 Contact List 3 Groups 4 Speed Dials 1 Calculator 2 Schedule 3 Alarm Clock 1 My Number 2 SW Version 3 Icon Glossary 1 New TXT Msg 2 In...

Page 12: ... the phone number you have entered Erase one digit at a time by pressing Erase the entire number by pressing and holding Press If CALL FAILED appears on the display or the line is busy press or If you activate the AUTO RETRY function the phone will automatically retry for the number of times you have selected refer to page 55 When you place or receive a call from stored phone num bers the name wil...

Page 13: ...D information is stored in Recent Calls BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC OPERATION 25 BASIC OPERATION BASIC FUNCTIONS 24 H3 WAY CALLING With 3 Way Calling you can talk to two people at the same time When using this feature normal airtime rates will apply to both of the calls Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection enter the second number you wish to call and press W...

Page 14: ...ature is useful for dialing into systems that require a code To insert a pause enter a phone number then press OPTIONS Select either a 2 Sec Pause P appears or a Wait W appears Press to dial or SAVE to store Please refer to page 30 for more details about storing a phone number HAVAILABLE OPTIONS DURING A CALL To display menu options during a call press OPTIONS MUTE UNMUTE The caller cannot hear yo...

Page 15: ... Call Mode when you dial the preprogrammed emergency number 911 H911 USING ANY AVAILABLE SYSTEM The 911 call service is available even in the lock mode Enter 911 and press The call connects The phone maintains the Emergency Mode for 5 minutes The 911 call is not recorded in the recent call list While the phone is in the emergency mode for 5 minutes the phone can receive an incoming call from any a...

Page 16: ...sting is selected your contact list is displayed Choose the entry to add the phone num ber to then press OK Press the Navigation Key up or down to choose the type of number you re adding as indicated by the icon Press OK to select Enter a name Please refer to page 31 for more details on enter ing letters numbers symbols To change the input mode press Abc Press the Navigation Key down to select oth...

Page 17: ...en press to accept it Enter the last part of the word then press to enter the word 33 MEMORY FUNCTIONS ENTERING LETTERS NUMBERS SYMBOLS HSTANDARD INPUT MODE Use the number keys to enter letters numbers and characters Enter letters using the key pad as follows Press to select the symbol you want to enter with the Navigation Key or press the corresponding numeric keys To change the input mode press ...

Page 18: ...umber short and long respectively If no phone number is stored in the location entered UNASSIGNED LOCATION will appear on the screen 35 MEMORY FUNCTIONS ENTERING LETTERS NUMBERS SYMBOLS HNUMERIC MODE Allows you to enter numbers Select the Numeric mode by pressing OPTIONS scroll down to Entry Mode and select 123 press OK To enter a number press a digit key HSYMBOL MODE Allows you to enter symbols S...

Page 19: ...apter addresses accessing the menu and using its functions and features to customize your phone MEDIA GALLERY RECENT CALLS PHONE SETTINGS SETTINGS CONTACTS TOOLS PHONE INFO MESSAGING EMERGENCY CONTACTS CHAPTER 4 MENU FUNCTIONS MEMO 36 ...

Page 20: ...o a missed call number by simply pressing To see a list of the 90 most recently missed calls press MENU If the number is already stored in your phone book only the name appears If the number is not stored only the phone number appears To view missed call details press OPEN Call details include date time and phone number Press MESSAGE to send the TXT message Press OPTIONS to see the options below A...

Page 21: ...k Unlock To lock or unlock a received calls listing Erase All To erase all received calls listings View Timers To display usage time HDIALED Displays information about the 90 most recently dialed numbers Place a call to a dialed call by simply pressing To see a list of the 90 most recently dialed numbers press MENU If the number is already stored in your phone book only the name appears If the num...

Page 22: ...received dialed or missed calls the oldest call will automatically be erased from the history when a new call is added Save To store the phone number in your phone book Erase To erase a recent calls listing Lock Unlock To lock or unlock a recent calls listing Erase All To erase all recent calls listings View Timers To display usage time HVIEW TIMERS Tracks the usage time to help you manage your ca...

Page 23: ...y press Reset All then select Yes press OK English Español Images Sounds Inbox Settings Alarm Clock Calculator Calendar LOCATION To determine whether or not the network system can detect your position Press MENU Select one of the following options with the Navigation Key Press OK to save it SECURITY Prevents unauthorized use of your phone The following settings can be restricted RESTORE SETTINGS R...

Page 24: ...then press OK to save it Since the data cannot be retrieved once it is erased a warning will appear on the display before erasing everything LOCK MODE Prevents the phone from being used without entering the pass word first Press MENU then enter Password press OK The default pass word is the last 4 digits of your phone number Select one of the following options with the Navigation Key Press OK to s...

Page 25: ... a variety of settings HDISPLAY Allows you to customize the displays BANNER You can choose to display a personal Banner greeting or the Enhanced Roaming Indicator ERI banner on the phone s screens PERSONAL The text greeting can be up to 20 characters and is displayed on your phone s screen in standby mode Press MENU Enter a new personal greeting To change the input mode press Abc Press OK to save ...

Page 26: ... it 7 Seconds 15 Seconds 30 Seconds Always On Always Off 7 Seconds 15 Seconds 30 Seconds Always On WALLPAPER To set your phone to display it when the phone is in standby mode Press MENU To display full screen image scroll through the list and press VIEW You want to assign then press OK COLOR THEMES To select main display color Press MENU Select one of the following options by pressing the Navigati...

Page 27: ...ustomize the call settings IN CALL SOUNDS Your phone can alert you with an audible tone when once a minute during a voice call or for connect or disconnect calls MINUTE BEEP To sets a minute reminder that beeps ten seconds before the end of each minute during a call Press MENU Select On or Off with the Navigation Key Press OK to save it CALL CONNECT Notifies you that a call has been successfully p...

Page 28: ...of the dial font to appear in display Press MENU Select Normal or Large with the Navigation Key Press OK to save it Send Only Flip Open Any Key Auto Answer AUTO RETRY To sets automatically redials a call up to 5 times after a set time interval Press MENU Retry time field is shown Press the Navigation Key to choose the amount of time When a time is chosen for retry time the repeat field is shown Pr...

Page 29: ... settings CALL RINGTONE To select a ringer type for incoming calls Press MENU Select Download Ringtone or Predefine Ringtone with the Navigation Key Select your desired ringer type To play ringtone select the ringtone you want to play then press PLAY You want to assign then press OK CALL VIBRATE Your phone has a built in vibrating alert so you can receive calls or message silently Press MENU Selec...

Page 30: ...ct your desired ringer type To play ringtone select the ringtone you want to play then press PLAY Vibrate Select On or Off with the Navigation Key Tone Select your desired ringer type To play ringtone select the ringtone you want to play then press PLAY Vibrate Select On or Off with the Navigation Key KEYPAD VOLUME To select a keypad tone you will hear when you press a key Press MENU Select one of...

Page 31: ...must be set for ON for smooth operation of all the functions Stores up to 500 entries each of which can be assigned to a group Entries can be retrieved by name or group HNEW CONTACT Adds a new contact entry To add a new entry to the phone book press MENU To enter a name or number use the Navigation Key to select the contact fields Please refer to page 31 for more details on entering letters number...

Page 32: ...e entry Press OPTIONS to 1 New Contact 2 Erase 3 Send TXT Msg 4 Call or 5 Erase All To call the selected number press or press OPTIONS and select Call HGROUPS Allows you to classify phone entries into as many as 30 groups Existing group names include Family and Work and can t be renamed or erased however the user can create up to 28 additional group names which can be changed or deleted The user c...

Page 33: ...rase Group will be displayed select Yes to erase it The default group names Family Work cannot be erased SEND MSG TO A GROUP Press MENU Select an existing group name with the Navigation Key Press OPTIONS to select Send TXT Msg Input a Message press OPTIONS to select Add Graphics Add Sound Add Format Text and Quick Text To send the text message press SEND To save the text message press OPTIONS then...

Page 34: ...r press hold the last digit of the speed dial If a phone number is already assigned to the location to view details press VIEW or press REMOVE Remove speed dial will be displayed select Yes to remove it Unassigned appears if the location is available HCALCULATOR To access the calculator Press MENU Follow the instructions below to calculate 8 6 4 2 5 To reset press CLEAR To change the displayed num...

Page 35: ...an appointment in your schedule START TIME Use the keypad to set a start time and to select am or pm END TIME Use the keypad to set an end time and to select am or pm START DATE Use the keypad to change or enter the start date TIME ZONE Use the Navigation Key to select a time zone press SET EST EDT CST CDT MST MDT PST PDT AKST AKDT HAST HADT GMT UTC RECURRENCE Use the Navigation Key to select a re...

Page 36: ...e 5 Erase 6 Erase Today or 7 Erase Passed HALARM CLOCK To display alarm entries press MENU Select one of the entries using the Navigation Key To set a new alarm choose alarm 1 2 or 3 To edit an existing alarm select that alarm Press OK The setting field will be highlighted Press the Navigation Key down to select alarm options ALARM Use the Navigation Key to select alarm On Off TIME Use the keypad ...

Page 37: ...ARY Displays the Indicator Icons of your cellular telephone Press MENU You should see a list of the Indicator Icons of your cellular telephone with a short label or description To return to the previous page press OK HWHEN A NEW MESSAGE ARRIVES The following display appears when a new message arrives To display the message press OK HVOICE MAIL Displays the number of voice mails and accesses them b...

Page 38: ... contacts MENU FUNCTIONS MESSAGING 74 To send the text message press SEND If one of the fields is inserted in text msg field the mes sage is saved in the draft box Input at least one text msg field to save in the draft box By pressing OPTIONS you can choose from the following 1 Save As Draft To save message in draft folder 2 Add Graphic Inserts simple graphic images in Text Msg 3 Add Sound Inserts...

Page 39: ...n is only available if you are reading an enhanced EMS text message It will not display in a standard text message ADD TO CONTACTS To save number to contacts MENU FUNCTIONS MESSAGING HINBOX The Inbox manages received Text messages To access Press MENU or Select a message and press OPEN The message is displayed To erase a received message ERASE Pressing OPTIONS the user can choose from the followin...

Page 40: ... Press MENU or Select a message and press VIEW The message is displayed To erase a sent message ERASE Pressing OPTIONS the user can choose from the following FORWARD To forward the Text message Input the phone number of the person you are sending the message to then press Input any Text message to go along with the forwarded message then press SEND RESEND Select to resend a TXT message LOCK UNLOCK...

Page 41: ...ng event the text of the current composition is automatically saved in the drafts folder Press MENU or Select a message and then press EDIT The message is displayed To erase a draft message ERASE Pressing OPTIONS the user can choose from the following SEND To send a selected message LOCK UNLOCK Select Lock to lock the message or Unlock to unlock the message ADD TO CONTACTS To save number to contac...

Page 42: ...her On Off or Prompt with the Navigation Key then press OK AUTO ERASE Automatically erases inbox sent messages when new messages arrive Press MENU or Select either On or Off with the Navigation Key then press OK HERASE ALL MESSAGE To erase message Press MENU or Select one of the following options with the Navigation Key Select Yes then press OK to erase it Erase Inbox Erase Sent Erase Drafts Erase...

Page 43: ...Text message you have saved Press MENU or Select a message from the list Press OK To edit saved Quick Text press EDIT enter text press OK to save Quick Text VOICEMAIL Press MENU or Input a new voicemail number or edit voicemail number Default 86 Press OK save it To add a new Quick Text message press NEW Enter text press OK to save Quick Text To erase the saved Quick Text message press ERASE Erase ...

Page 44: ...u can set up to 3 Emergency Number Stores 3 phone numbers that can be called even in the lock mode Press MENU To set a new Emergency Number choose Emergency Contact 1 2 or 3 Press ADD The contact list appears Use the Navigation Key to select a contact and then press OK To view assigned number press VIEW To edit an existing Emergency Contact select that entrie then press EDIT To edit Emergency Cont...

Page 45: ...Y CONTACTS MIN Minutes Usage MIN is a VZW Customer Service VRU number Free call that provides customers information on their Verizon Wireless usage When the user calls MIN 646 from the device and successfully connects to the VRU system the user will have the option to Stay on the line the VRU system will read usage information in detail along with some explanation Hang up the VRU system will autom...

Page 46: ...r handheld wireless phones Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U S and international standards bodies ANSI C95 1 1992 NCRP Report 86 1986 ICNIRP 1996 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 agenc...

Page 47: ...RANTY SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES ELECTRONIC DEVICES Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone PACEMAKERS The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six 6 inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and ...

Page 48: ...ly belt clips holsters or s imilar accessories with which this device was tested The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not c omply with FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided 95 For more information about RF exposure please visit the FCC website at www fcc gov WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer This prod...

Page 49: ...n The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption R...

Page 50: ...immune than others to this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones to assist hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices Not all phones have been rated Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box Th...

Page 51: ... in a house typically operate at far lower power levels and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits 101 SAFETY AND WARRANTY FDA CONSUMER UPDATE U S Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Wireless Phones 100 1 Do wireless phones pose a health hazard The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are asso...

Page 52: ... can find your phone s RF exposure level in the online listing 103 SAFETY AND WARRANTY FDA CONSUMER UPDATE 4 What are the results of the research done already The research done thus far has produced conflicting results and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods Animal experiments investigating the effects of radiofrequency energy RF exposures characteristic of wireless pho...

Page 53: ... other medical devices Should harmful interference be found to occur FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem 105 SAFETY AND WARRANTY FDA CONSUMER UPDATE 8 What has FDA done to measure the radiofrequency energy coming from wireless phones The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE is developing a technical standard for measuring the radiofr...

Page 54: ...ady suffered irreversible damage by reason of a non compatible accessory the Warranty will be voided To protect your Warranty use only compatible accessories which cannot damage or interfere with the functioning of your Pantech product IN USA UTStarcom Personal Communications 555 Wireless Blvd Hauppauge NY 11788 800 229 1235 IN CANADA UTStarcom Canada Company 5535 Eglinton Avenue West Suite 234 To...

Page 55: ...epresentative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product 109 SAFETY AND WARRANTY 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Pantech Wireless Inc the Company warrants to the original retail purchaser of this Pantech handheld portable cellular telephone that should this product or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and cond...

Page 56: ...ow long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province 110 ...

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