Samsung SPRINT SCS-26UC Important Information Manual

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Important Safety Information 17Important Safety InformationMaintaining Safe Use of and Accessto Your Base StationDo Not Rely on Your Base Station for Emergency CallsYour base station operates using radio signals, which cannotguarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you shouldnever rely solely upon your base station for essentialcommunication (e.g., medical emergencies). Emergency callsmay not be possible on all cellular networks or when certainnetwork services or mobile phone features are in use. Checkwith your local service provider for details.Using Your Base Station Near Other Electronic DevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from radiofrequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from your basestation may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment.Conversely, do not install your base station near productswhich generate electromagnetic radiation, such as a computermonitor or microwave oven.Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices,such as pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they areadequately shielded from external RF signals.Restricting Children’s Access to Your Base StationYour base station is not a toy. Do not allow children to play withit as they could hurt themselves and others, or damage thebase station.Radio Frequency (RF) EnergyUnderstanding How Your Base Station OperatesYour base station functions as a radio transmitter and receiver.When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency(RF) signals. When you use your base station, the systemhandling your call controls the power level. This power canrange from 1 microwatt to 50 milliwatts.Knowing Radio Frequency SafetyThe design of your base station complies with updated NCRPstandards described below.In 1991–92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)joined in updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels withrespect to human exposure to RF signals. More than 120scientists, engineers and physicians from universities,government health agencies and industries developed thisupdated standard after reviewing the available body ofresearch. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission(FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of theexisting ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published bythe National Council of Radiation Protection andMeasurements (NCRP).Sprint AIRAVE_Important_Info.book Page 17 Wednesday, February 17, 2010 7:37 AM