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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 might occur, but
such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In the United
States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile devices used by the public is
1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The FCC has granted
an Equipment Authorization for this wireless device with all reported SAR
levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines.
For body-worn operation, to maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
guidelines and IC RF exposure rules, keep the FLAUNT at least 5/8 inch (15
mm) away from the body, and only use the carrying cases, belt clips, or
holders that do not have metal parts and that maintain at least 5/8 inch
(15mm) separation between the FLAUNT and the body. When carrying the
device on your person, it is recommended to turn the screen display in
toward the body in order to minimize RF exposure and maximize antenna
efficiency.
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones
When some mobile phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing
aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or
whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this
interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference they
generate.
The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their
mobile phones, to assist hearing device users in finding 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 on the box.
The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s
hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be
vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone
successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way
to evaluate it for your personal needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to
generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not
labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to
be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone
Switch”) than unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
(Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)
Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of
interference. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health
