- Alcatel Owner's Manual Mobile Telephone One Touch 531

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Introduction
ate at multiple power levels so as to use
only the power required to reach the
network. In general, the closer you are
to a base station antenna, the lower the
power output of the phone.
The highest tested SAR value for this
mobile phone for use at the ear and
compliance against the standard is
0.86 W/kg. While there may be differ-
ences between the SAR levels on various
phones and at various positions, they all
meet the relevant International guide-
lines and EU requirements for RF expo-
sure.
Your telephone is equipped with a
built-in antenna. For optimal operation,
you should avoid touching it or degrad-
ing it.
Safety and Precautions
We recommend that you read this
chapter carefully before use. The manu-
facturer disclaims any liability for dam-
age which may result as a consequence
of improper use or use contrary to the
instructions contained herein.
Traffic Safety
Given recent studies, which show that
using a mobile telephone while driving
a vehicle constitutes a real risk, even
when the hands-free kit is used (head-
set, for example), drivers are requested
to refrain from using their mobile tele-
phone when the vehicle is not parked.
Your mobile phone when powered
emits radiation which may interfere
with the vehicle electronic systems such
as anti-lock brakes (ABS, airbag). As a
result, you should:
• avoid placing the phone on the dash-
board or within an airbag deploy-
ment area.
• connect the phone to an external
antenna or switch it off. The antenna
should be mounted and located
away from the driver and passengers
or separated from them by a metal
screen (e.g. the car roof).
• check with the car manufacturer that
the dashboard is adequately shielded
from mobile phone RF energy.
Conditions of use
Switch the phone off before boarding
an aircraft to avoid prosecution. Switch
the phone off when you are in health
care facilities, except in designated are-
as. As with many other types of equip-
ment now in regular use, mobile
telephones can interfere with other
electrical or electronic devices, or equip-
ment using radio frequency. When the
phone is switched on, avoid placing it
near a medical aid device, if you carry
one, such as a pacemaker, one hearing
aid or insulin pump. When using the
phone you should hold it against the
ear on the opposite side to the device, if
any.
The World Health Organization
(WHO) considers that present scientif-
ic information does not indicate the
need for any special precautions for
use of mobile phones. If individuals
are concerned, they might choose to
limit their own or their children's' RF
exposure by limiting the length of
calls, or using "hands-free" devices to
keep mobile phones away from the
head and body. " (fact sheet n°193).
Additional WHO information about
electromagnetic fields and public
health are available on the following
site :
http://www.who.int/peh-emf.