Section 19154 Performance and Safety GuidelinesGetting the Most Out of Your ReceptionKeeping Tabs on Signal StrengthThe quality of each call you make or receivedepends on the signal strength in your area.Your phone informs you of the current signalstrength by displaying a number of bars next tothe signal strength icon. The more barsdisplayed, the stronger the signal.If you’re inside a building, being near awindow may give you better reception.Understanding the Power Save FeatureIf your phone is unable to find a signal after 15minutes of searching, a Power Save feature isautomatically activated. If your phone is active,it periodically rechecks service availability oryou can check it yourself by pressing any key.Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, amessage displays on the screen. When a signalis found, your phone returns to standby mode.Understanding How Your Phone OperatesYour phone is basically a radio transmitter andreceiver. When it’s turned on, it receives andtransmits radio frequency (RF) signals. Whenyou use your phone, the system handling yourcall controls the power level. This power canrange from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digitalmode.
