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Important Information
Efficient use
Hold your cell phone as you would any other
cell phone. Do not cover the top of the cell phone
when it is in use, as this affects call quality and may
cause the cell phone to operate at a higher power
level than needed, thus shortening talk and standby
times.
Radio frequency (RF) exposure
and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Your cell 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, for example
ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection) and IEEE (The Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.), through
periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies.
These guidelines establish permitted levels of radio
wave exposure for the general population. 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 cell
phone. The SAR value is determined at the highest
certified power level in laboratory conditions, but
the actual SAR level of the cell phone while it is
operating can be well below this value. This is
because the cell phone is designed to use the
minimum power required to reach the network.
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 cell phones, all Sony Ericsson
cell phone models are designed to meet radio
frequency exposure guidelines.
For cell phones sold in the US, before a cell phone
model is available for sale to the public, it must be
tested and certified by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) that it does not exceed the limit
established by the government-adopted requirement
for safe exposure. The tests are performed in
positions and locations (that is, at the ear and
worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each
model. For body-worn operation, this cell phone has
been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines
when the handset is positioned a minimum of 15 mm
from the body without any metal parts in the vicinity
of the cell phone or when used with the original
Sony Ericsson accessory intended for this cell phone
and worn on the body. Use of other accessories
may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
A separate leaflet with SAR information about
this cell phone model is included with the material
accompanying this cell phone. This information
can also be found, together with more information
on radio frequency exposure and SAR, at
.
Accessible Solutions/Special Needs
For cell phones sold in the US, you can use your
TTY terminal with your Sony Ericsson cell phone
(with the necessary accessory). For information
on Accessible Solutions for individuals with special
needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center
on 877 878 1996 (TTY) or 877 207 2056 (voice),
or visit the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center
at
Disposal of old electrical
and electronic equipment
This symbol indicates that all
electrical and electronic equipment
included shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be left at
the appropriate collection point for recycling
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