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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 fi elds).
Governments around the world have adopted comprehensive international safety guidelines,
developed by scientifi c organizations, e.g. ICNIRP (International Commission on
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) and IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers Inc.), through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientifi c 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.
Specifi c 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 certifi ed 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.
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 phones, all Sony
Ericsson mobile phone models are designed to meet radio frequency exposure guidelines.
Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certifi ed to the
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 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 phone or when used with the original Sony Ericsson body worn accessory intended for
this phone. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
SAR information for this mobile phone model is included with the material that comes with
this mobile phone. This information can also be found, together with more information on
radio frequency exposure and SAR, on:
www.sonyericsson.com
