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Health and Safety Information 154
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones
When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is
drastically lower because a person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing
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, and thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC's compliance limits.
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless
phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency
energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels
of RF when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health
effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating
effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF
exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that
some biological effects may occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by
additional research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in
reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results.
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless
phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer
products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs
or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless
phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to
the user. In such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to
notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that
the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has
urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following:
•
Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted
by wireless phones;
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Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that
is not necessary for device function; and
•
Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information
on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health.
Summary of Contents for SGH-T409
Page 20: ...Understanding Your Phone 14 Help ...
Page 52: ...WI FI 46 Troubleshooting ...
Page 64: ...Call Functions 58 Selecting Functions and Options ...
Page 72: ...Menu Navigation 66 Menu Outline ...
Page 78: ...Entering Text 72 Using ABC Mode ...
Page 96: ...Messages 90 Instant Messaging IM ...
Page 113: ...107 ...
Page 114: ...Fun Apps 108 Synchronizing your Phonebook ...
Page 126: ...Understanding Your Phonebook 120 FDN List ...
Page 144: ...Changing Your Settings 138 Reset Settings ...
Page 152: ...Camera 146 My Journal ...
Page 178: ...Health and Safety Information 172 Care and Maintenance ...
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