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Precautions
Radio wave safety
Your cellular phone is a radio transmitter/receiver. When it is switched on, it transmits and
receives radio waves in the frequency ranges of 880MHz to 960MHz. The GSM network
controls the power at which the phone transmits. This varies between 0.02 watt and 2 watts.
Public concern has been focused for some time on the possible health hazards for users of
cellular phones. The current research on radio wave technology, including the GSM technology,
has been reviewed and safety standards have been drawn up to ensure the protection from
exposure to radio wave energy. Your cellular phone complies with all safety standards that are
defined for it.
The CE mark affixed to your cellular phone means that it is compliant with the European
directive on electromagnetic compatibility 89/336/EEC and the low voltage directive 73/23/
EEC.
Your phone and its environment
Inadequately protected or sensitive electronic equipment may be affected by radio energy. This
interference can lead to accidents. Do not hesitate to ask whether or not your phone can affect
surrounding equipment.
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NOTE:
To avoid damaging your phone, it must not come in contact with sand or high levels of dust.
Efficient use of your phone
Using your phone in the most efficient manner will improve the performance of your phone,
reduce radio energy emission (see “Radio wave safety” on page 50), and reduce battery
consumption.
• Always extend the antenna fully before using the phone.
• For your own safety as well as for the optimal operation of the phone, it is advisable to use
it only in the normal operating position: place the antenna up over your shoulder while
holding the earpiece to your ear.
• For best performance, avoid touching the antenna while a call is in progress.
• Do not use your phone with a damaged antenna. If you touch a damaged antenna, you may
suffer a minor skin burn. Have a damaged antenna replaced by a qualified technician. Make
sure it is replaced with a genuine manufacturer’s replacement part.
• Avoid low reception areas (in a tunnel or between tall buildings for example). In low
reception areas the
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symbol on the phone display shows less than the maximum of 4 bars.
If possible, move to a different location.
• You should use only your phone manufacturer’s accessories. The use of any other