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Safety
Understanding How Your Phone Operates
Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and
receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits
radiofrequency (RF) signals. When you use your
phone, the system handling your call controls the
power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to
0.2 watts in digital mode.
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety
The design of your Sprint PCS Phone 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).
Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance
There are several simple guidelines to operating your
phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory
service.
• Speak directly into the mouthpiece.
• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain
or liquid spills.
If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the
power off and remove the battery.
For the best care of your phone, only Sprint
authorized personnel should service your phone
and accessories. Faulty service may void the
warranty.