Filter
Top Products
Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance
There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone
properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
ᮣ
Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended, and
over your shoulder.
ᮣ
Try not to hold, bend, or twist the phone’s antenna.
ᮣ
Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged.
ᮣ
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.
Note:For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should
service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void
the warranty.
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to
Your Phone
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY
LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE
PROPERTY DAMAGE
Using Your Phone While Driving
Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone
without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions.
Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety
always comes first.
When using your phone in the car:
ᮣ
Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial
and redial.
ᮣ
When available, use a hands-free device.
ᮣ
Position your phone within easy reach.
ᮣ
Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if
necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous
weather conditions.
ᮣ
Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
ᮣ
Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls
when stationary or before pulling into traffic.
Section 4: Safety Guidelines
4A: Safety 185
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception
Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength
The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the
signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the
current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to
the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger
the signal. If you’re inside a building, being near a window may
give you better reception.
Understanding the Power Save Feature
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of
searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your
phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability or you
can check it yourself by pressing any key. Anytime the Power
Save feature is activated, a message displays on the screen. When
a signal is found, your phone returns to standby mode.
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 0.01µ
watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.
Knowing Radiofrequency Safety
The design of your 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 a hybrid standard consisting of the existing
ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the
National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements
(NCRP).
Section 4: Safety Guidelines
184 4A: Safety