7between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they allmeet the government requirement for safe exposure.The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone withall reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RFemission guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with theFCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID HFS-GD55.Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found onthe Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) web-site athttp://www.wow-com.com.Caution: All Panasonic branded accessories are tested and comply withFCC RF exposure requirements. Non-Panasonic accessories may notcomply.Body-Worn OperationThis device was tested for body-worn operations with the back of the phonekept 10 mm from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposurerequirements, use only belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories thatmaintain a 10 mm separation distance between the user’s body and the backof the phone, including the antenna. The use of belt-clips, holsters andsimilar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly.The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may notcomply with FCC RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided.Antenna CareDo not use the phone with a damaged antenna. Use only the supplied or anapproved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, orattachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.Phone OperationNormal Position: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone, withthe antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.For Efficient Operation: For your phone to operate most efficiently, do nottouch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with theantenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higherpower level than otherwise needed.DrivingImportant: Check the laws and regulations on the use of wirelesstelephones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if usingyour phone while driving:• Give full attention to driving—driving safely is your first responsibility;• Use handsfree operation, if available;• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if drivingconditions so require.