SAR
96
SAR
European Union (R&TTE) and
international (ICNIRP)
INFORMATION ON RF EXPOSURE /
SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE (SAR)
THIS MODEL MEETS INTERNATIONAL
GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO
WAVES
Your mobile device is a radio transmitter
and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the
limits for exposure to radio waves recom-
mended by international guidelines. These
guidelines were developed by the independ-
ent scientific organization ICNIRP and in-
clude safety margins designed to assure the
protection of all persons, regardless of age
and health.
The guidelines use a unit of measurement
known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or
SAR. The SAR limit for mobile devices is
2 W/kg and was adopted into the European
Standard EN 50360 and into other national
standards. The CE mark demonstrates that
the EU requirements are met.
The highest SAR value for this device when
tested at the ear was
1.13 W/kg
1
. As mobile
devices offer a range of functions, they can
be used in positions other than the head,
such as on the body. In this case, a separa-
tion distance of
1.5 cm
is required.
As SAR is measured utilizing the device's
highest transmitting power, the actual SAR
of this device while operating is typically
below that indicated above. This is due to
automatic changes to the power level of the
device to ensure it only uses the minimum
level required to reach the network.
The World Health Organization has stated
that present scientific information does not
indicate the need for any special precau-
tions for the use of mobile devices. They
note that if you nevertheless want to reduce
your exposure then you can do so by limit-
ing the length of calls or using a 'hands-free'
device to keep the mobile phone away from
the head and body.
Additional Information can be found on the
websites of the World Health Organization
(
) or BenQ Mobile
(
Maximum SAR measurement for
FCC requirements
Head:
0.477
W/kg (1g)
Body:
0.116
W/kg (1g)
1 The tests are carried out in accordance with
international guidelines for testing.
