User's Manual

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For Your Safety
Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna
(Optional, if available.)
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm) between the user / bystander
and vehicle-mounted external antenna. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC
website at www.fcc.gov.
Caution
Use only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas (or modifications to the antenna)
could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or violate FCC regulations.
Don’t use the phone with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could cause a minor skin
burn. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions
Your wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio frequency energy
during use. The following consumer information addresses commonly asked questions about the
health effects of wireless phones.
Are wireless phones safe?
Scientific research on the subject of wireless phones and radio frequency (“RF”) energy has been
conducted worldwide for many years, and continues. In the United States, the Food and Drug
Administration (“FDA”) and the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) set policies and
procedures for wireless phones. The FDA issued a website publication on health issues related to
cell phone usage where it states, “The scientific community at large … believes that the weight
of scientific evidence does not show an association between exposure to radiofrequency (RF)
from cell phones and adverse health outcomes. Still the scientific community does recommend
conducting additional research to address gaps in knowledge. That research is being conducted
around the world and FDA continues to monitor developments in this field. You can access
the joint FDA/FCC website at http://www.fda.gov (under “C” in the subject index, select Cell
Phones > Research). You can also contact the FDA toll-free at [phone] or (888) INFO-
FDA. In June 2000, the FDA entered into a cooperative research and development agreement
through which additional scientific research is being conducted. The FCC issued its own website
publication stating that “there is no scientific evidence that proves that wireless phone usage can
lead to cancer or a variety of other problems, including headaches, dizziness or memory loss.”