Health and Safety Information119Health and Safety InformationUsage guidelines:All about performance and safetyGetting the Most Out of Your ReceptionThe quality of each call you make or receive depends on thesignal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of thecurrent signal strength by displaying a number of bars next tothe signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the strongerthe signal.If you’re inside a building, being near a window may give youbetter reception.Understanding the Power Save FeatureIf your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes ofsearching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. Ifyour phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availabilityor you can check it yourself by pressing any key. Anytime thePower Save feature is activated, a message displays on thescreen. When a signal is found, your phone returns to standbymode.Understanding How Your Phone OperatesYour phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. Whenit’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF)signals. When you use your phone, the system handling yourcall controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.
