172• Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the samecompartment as the phone, its parts or accessories.• For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with greatforce. Do not place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipmentin the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wirelessequipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury couldresult.• Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless phone inaircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft's operation.• Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial oftelephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both.Product PerformanceGetting the Most Out of Your Signal ReceptionThe quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in yourarea. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a numberof bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger thesignal.If you're inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception.Understanding the Power Save FeatureIf your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Savefeature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecksservice availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key.Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message displays on the screen.When a signal is found, your phone returns to standby mode.Understanding How Your Phone OperatesYour phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it's turned on, itreceives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, thesystem handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.Maintaining Your Phone's Peak PerformanceFor the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service yourphone and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty.There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly andmaintaining safe, satisfactory service.
