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Some groups sponsored by other national governments
have advised that children be discouraged from using
wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the
United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a
recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no
evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain
tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit
wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary;
it was not based on scientific evidence that any health
hazard exists.
7. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks
from exposure to RF emissions?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to
believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits
can be used with wireless phones for convenience and
comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RF
energy in the head because the phone, which is the
source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the
head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against
the waist or other part of the body during use, then that
part of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless
phones marketed in the U.S. are required to meet safety
requirements regardless of whether they are used against
the head or against the body. Either configuration should
result in compliance with the safety limit.
8. Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the
head from RF radiation work?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to
Summary of Contents for SGH P107
Page 9: ...6 Appendix C Consumer Update on Wireless Phones 171 Standard Limited Warranty 181 Index 187 ...
Page 15: ...10 Driver Safety Tips 12 ...
Page 17: ...Unpacking 14 Simple hands free kit Standard battery Car power charger Leather case ...
Page 39: ...Call Functions 36 ...
Page 43: ...Selecting Functions and Options 40 ...
Page 59: ...Entering Text 56 ...
Page 66: ...Options During a Call 63 4 End the multiparty call by closing the phone or pressing the key ...
Page 67: ...Options During a Call 64 ...
Page 75: ...Using the Menus 72 ...
Page 131: ...Network Services 128 ...
Page 143: ...Solving Problems 140 ...
Page 147: ...Access Codes 144 ...
Page 161: ...Health and Safety Information 158 ...
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