Section 14: Health and Safety Information 197Product Performance• Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The use ofwireless phone in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to theaircraft's operation.• Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension ordenial of telephone 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 strengthin your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength bydisplaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more barsdisplayed, the stronger the signal.If you're inside a building, being near a window may give you betterreception.Understanding the Power Save FeatureIf your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a PowerSave feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodicallyrechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key.Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message displays on thescreen. 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,it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use yourphone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This powercan range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.
