User Manual

12
Studies have shown that these products
generally do not work as advertised.
Unlike “hands-free” kits, these so-called
“shields” may interfere with proper
operation of the phone. The phone may
be forced to boost its power to
compensate, leading to an increase in RF
absorption.
Children and Cell Phones
The scientific evidence does not show a
danger to any users of cell phones from
RF exposure, including children and
teenagers. The steps adults can take to
reduce RF exposure apply to children
and teenagers as well.
• Reduce the amount of time spent on the
cell phone;
• Use speaker mode or a headset to place
more distance between the head and the
cell phone.
Some groups sponsored by other
national governments have advised that
children be discouraged from using cell
phones at all. For example, The Stewart
Report from the United Kingdom made
such a recommendation in December
2000. In this report, a group of
independent experts noted that no