Samsung GT-I9100T User Manual

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Safety precautions156Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certificationinformationTHIS MODEL MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TORADIO WAVESYour mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designednot to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended byinternational guidelines.These guidelines were developed by the independent scientificorganisation ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to assure theprotection of all persons, regardless of age and health. The guidelines usea unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.The SAR limit for mobile devices is 2.0 W/kg and the highest SAR valuefor this device when tested at the ear was 0.295 mW/g1. As mobile deviceoffer a range of functions, they can be used in other positions, such ason the body as described in this user manual2. In this case, the highesttested SAR value is 0.472 mW/g.As SAR is measured utilising the devices highest transmitting power theactual SAR of this device while operating is typically below that indicatedabove. This is due to automatic changes to the power level of the deviceto ensure it only uses the minimum level required to reach the network.The World Health Organisation has stated that present scientificinformation does not indicate the need for any special precautions forthe use of mobile devices. They note that if you want to reduce yourexposure then you can do so by limiting the length of calls or using a‘handsfree’ device to keep the mobile device away from the head andbody.1. The tests are carried out in accordance with international guidelines for testing.2. For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the RFexposure guidelines when used with a Samsungsupplied or approved accessorydesignated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains nometal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.