User's Guide

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as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station antenna, the lower the power output.
The exposure standard for wireless devices employing a unit of measurement is known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.
This device is complied with SAR for general population /uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE
C95.1-1992 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures
specified in IEEE1528.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels
evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model
phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/
ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID: 2ABGH-RC2200L.
For this device, the highest reported SAR value for usage against the head is 0.7 W/kg, for usage
near the body is 1.27 W/kg.
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions,
they all meet the government requirements.
SAR compliance for body-worn operation is based on a separation distance of 10 mm between
the unit and the human body. Carry this device at least 10 mm away from your body to ensure RF
exposure level compliant or lower to the reported level. To support body-worn operation, choose the
belt clips or holsters, which do not contain metallic components, to maintain a separation of 10 mm
between this device and your body.
RF exposure compliance with any body-worn accessory, which contains metal, was not tested and
certified, and use such body-worn accessory should be avoided.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations
for Mobile phones
In 2003, the FCC adopted rules to make digital wireless telephones compatible with hearing aids
and cochlear implants. Although analog wireless phones do not usually cause interference with
hearing aids or cochlear implants, digital wireless phones sometimes do because of electromagnetic
energy emitted by the phone’s antenna, backlight, or other components. Your phone is compliant
with FCC HAC regulations (ANSI C63.19- 2011). While some wireless phones are used near some
hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or
whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise and
phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate. The wireless telephone industry has
developed a rating system for wireless phones to assist hearing device users in finding phones that
may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are
rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box. The ratings are not guarantees.
Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device
happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully.
Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies
that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have
not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone
thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if
you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for
information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies,
consult your service provider or phone retailer.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less
interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the
two ratings.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a
hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. T4 is the better/
higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)
Your phone meets the M3/T4 level rating.
Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health
professional may help you find this rating. For more information about FCC Hearing Aid
Compatibility, please go to http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro.
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless
technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this
phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different
features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear
implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the
manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions
about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.