SAR tests are conducted using standard operatingpositions with the phone transmitting at its highestcertified power level in all tested frequency bands.Although the SAR is determined at the highest certifiedpower level, the actual SAR level of the phone whileoperating can be well below the maximum value. This isbecause the phone is designed to operate at multiplepower levels so as to use only the power required to reachthe network. In general, the closer you are to a basestation, the lower the power output of the phone.Precautions when using batteries• Never use a charger or battery that is damaged in anyway.• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.• If you use the phone near the network’s base station,it uses less power. Talk and standby time are greatlyaffected by the signal strength on the cellular networkand the parameters set by the network operator.• Battery charging time depends on the remainingbattery charge, the type of battery, and the chargerD528.book Page 93 Thursday, March 23, 2006 1:47 PM