115health and safety informationKnowing Radio Frequency SafetyThe design of your phone complies with updated NCRPstandards described below. In 1991-92, the Institute ofElectrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and theAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined inupdating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with respectto human exposure to RF signals. More than 120 scientists,engineers and physicians from universities, governmenthealth agencies and industries developed this updatedstandard after reviewing the available body of research. In1993, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of theexisting ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines publishedby the National Council of Radiation Protection andMeasurements (NCRP).Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak PerformanceThere are several simple guidelines for operating yourphone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.• Speak directly into the mouthpiece.• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain orliquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turnthe power off and remove the battery. If it’s inoperable,return it to a dealer store or call Customer Support forservice.For the best care of your phone, only authorizedpersonnel should service your phone andaccessories. Faulty service may void the warranty.