Important Safety Information
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Maintaining Safe Use of and Access
to Your Base Station
Do Not Rely on Your Base Station for Emergency Calls
Your base station operates using radio signals, which cannot
guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should
never rely solely upon your base station for essential
communication (e.g., medical emergencies). Emergency calls
may not be possible on all cellular networks or when certain
network services or mobile phone features are in use. Check
with your local service provider for details.
Using Your Base Station Near Other Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio
frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from your base
station may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment.
Conversely, do not install your base station near products
which generate electromagnetic radiation, such as a computer
monitor or microwave oven.
Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices,
such as pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they are
adequately shielded from external RF signals.
Restricting Children’s Access to Your Base Station
Your base station is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with
it as they could hurt themselves and others, or damage the
base station.
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
Understanding How Your Base Station Operates
Your base station functions as a radio transmitter and receiver.
When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency
(RF) signals. When you use your base station, the system
handling your call controls the power level. This power can
range from 1 microwatt to 50 milliwatts.
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety
The design of your base station complies with updated NCRP
standards described below.
In 1991–92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
joined in updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with
respect to human exposure to RF signals. More than 120
scientists, engineers and physicians from universities,
government health agencies and industries developed this
updated standard after reviewing the available body of
research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August
1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the
existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by
the National Council of Radiation Protection and
Measurements (NCRP).
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