Safety 159in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standardconsisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelinespublished by the National Council of Radiation Protection andMeasurements (NCRP).Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak PerformanceThere are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properlyand maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended, andover 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 liquidspills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the poweroff and remove the battery. If it’s inoperable, return it to a BMCStore or call Customer Support for service.Note: For the best care of your phone, only BMC authorized personnelshould service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may voidthe warranty.
