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RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) EXPOSURE
AND SAR
Your mobile phone is a low-power radio transmitter and
receiver. When it is turned on, it emits low levels of radio
frequency energy (also known as radio waves or radio
frequency fields).
Governments around the world have adopted
comprehensive international safety guidelines,
developed by scientific organizations, e.g. ICNIRP
(International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection), through periodic and thorough evaluation of
scientific studies. These guidelines establish permitted
levels of radio wave exposure for the general population.
All Sony Ericsson mobile phone models are designed to
operate within these stringent levels. The levels include a
safety margin designed to assure the safety of all
persons, regardless of age and health, and to account for
any variations in measurements.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the unit of
measurement for the amount of radio frequency energy
absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. The
SAR value is determined at the highest certified power
level in laboratory conditions, but the actual SAR level of
the mobile phone while operating can be well below
this value.
This is because the mobile phone is designed to use
the minimum power required to reach the network.
Therefore, the closer you are to a base station, the more
likely it is that the actual SAR level will decrease.
Variations in SAR below the radio frequency exposure
guidelines do not mean that there are variations in safety.
While there may be differences in SAR levels among
mobile phone models, all mobile phone models must be
designed to meet radio frequency exposure guidelines.
A separate leaflet with SAR information for this mobile
phone model is included with the material that comes
with this mobile phone. This information is also available
on www.SonyEricsson.com/.
More information on radio frequency exposure and
SAR can be found on: www.SonyEricsson.com/.
DRIVING
Please check if local laws and/or regulations, in the
country/district where you are, restrict the use of mobile
phones while driving. Law in many countries/districts
requires drivers to use a Hands Free solution. Sony
Ericsson recommends that you use Ericsson or Sony
Ericsson Hands Free solutions intended for use with your
mobile phone only.
Always give full attention to driving and pull off the
road and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions so require.
RF energy may affect some electronic systems in
motor vehicles such as car stereo, safety equipment etc.
In addition, some vehicle manufacturers do not allow use
of mobile phones in their vehicles, unless a Hands Free
kit with an external antenna supports the installation.
Check with your vehicle manufacturer’s representative to
