111the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEEstandard and the guidelines published by the National Council of RadiationProtection and Measurements (NCRP).Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak PerformanceNote: For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel shouldservice your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty.There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly andmaintaining safe, satisfactory service.• Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over yourshoulder.• 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 phone’s receiver.• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. Ifyour phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove thebattery. If it’s inoperable, return it to a an authorized service provider orcall Customer Care for service.Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your PhoneFAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUSPERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGEUsing Your Phone While DrivingTalking on your phone while driving is illegal in some states. Even where it’snot, it can divert your attention from driving. Remember that safety alwayscomes first.When using your phone in the car:
