Section 20132 Knowing Performance and Safety GuidelinesGetting the Most Out of Your ReceptionKeeping Tabs on Signal StrengthThe 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 nextto the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, thestronger the signal.If you’re inside a building, being near a window may giveyou better 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.If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks serviceavailability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key.Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a messagedisplays on the screen. When a signal is found, your phonereturns 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 radiofrequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, thesystem handling your call controls the power level. Thispower can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digitalmode.Knowing Radio Frequency SafetyThe design of your phone complies with updated NCRPstandards described below.In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers (IEEE) and the American National StandardsInstitute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s 1982 standardfor safety levels with respect to human exposure to RFsignals. More than 120 scientists, engineers and physiciansfrom universities, government health agencies and
