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Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 51 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use in GSM 900, 1800 and 1900 networks. LEGAL INFORMATION Part No. 9231048 Issue No. 1 Copyright ©2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Nokia is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation. Nokia, Nokia Connecting People, Xpress-on, Pop-Port, the Original Accessories logos, Space Impact, Snake II, and Bumper are trademarks of Nokia Corporation and/or its affiliates.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 52 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM EXPORT CONTROLS This product contains commodities, technology or software exported from the United States in accordance with the Export Administration regulations. Diversion contrary to U.S. or Canadian law is prohibited. FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE Your phone may cause TV or radio interference (for example, when using a telephone in close proximity to receiving equipment).
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Contents Contents FOR YOUR SAFETY................... 6 General information ................ 8 Access codes ........................................... 8 Extended user’s guide .......................... 8 Overview of the functions in the phone............................. 9 Shared memory ...................................... 9 1. Your phone ......................... 10 Keys and connectors........................... Standby mode........
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Contents Call register (Menu 2)........................ 30 Recent call lists................................ 30 Call counters and call timers ....... 30 Contacts (Menu 3).............................. 30 Searching for a name in contacts 31 Saving multiple numbers, text items and an image per contact ........................................ 31 Profiles (Menu 4)................................. 32 Settings (Menu 5) ........................
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 5 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Contents Authority certificates...................... Viewing the list of authority certificates...................................... Security indicator ......................... Go to (Menu 13) .................................. SIM services (Menu 14) ..................... 49 8. Patents .................................54 50 50 50 50 CARE AND MAINTENANCE.... 55 5. PC Connectivity.................. 51 PC Suite......................
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 6 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this manual. Only qualified personnel may install or repair phone equipment. Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 7 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM FOR YOUR SAFETY ■ Network Services The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on the EGSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900 network. Triband is a network dependent feature. Check with your local service provider if you can subscribe to and use this feature. A number of features included in this guide are called Network Services. These are special services that you arrange through your wireless service provider.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 8 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM General information General information ■ Access codes • Security code: This code, supplied with the phone, protects your phone against unauthorised use. The preset code is 12345. Refer to Security settings on page 38 to see how it works. • PIN code: This code, supplied with the SIM card, protects the card against unauthorised use.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 9 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Overview of the functions in the phone Overview of the functions in the phone The Nokia 3120 phone provides many functions which are practical for daily use, such as Calendar, Clock, Alarm clock, Profiles, and many more. Some functions are • MMS - Multimedia Messaging Service, see Multimedia messages on page 25. • Polyphonic MIDI ringing tones enable richer ringing tones with a wide variety of sounds.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 10 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Your phone 1. Your phone ■ Keys and connectors 1. Power key 2. Selection keys and 3. 4-way scroll key with , and adjusts the volume , and , 4. dials a phone number, and answers a call. In standby mode it shows the most recently called numbers. 5. ends an active call. Exits from any function. 6. enter numbers and characters. and are used for various purposes in different functions. 7. Charger connector 8.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 11 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Your phone Power saving For power saving a digital clock view overwrites the display when no function of the phone has been used for a certain period of time. Essential indicators You have received one or several text or picture messages. See Reading and replying to a message or a SMS e-mail on page 23. You have received one or several multimedia messages. See Reading and replying to a multimedia message on page 27.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 12 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Getting started 2. Getting started ■ Installing the SIM card and the battery Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of small children. • The SIM card and its contacts can easily be damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card. • Before installing the SIM card, always make sure that the phone is switched off and disconnected from any enhancement. 1.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 13 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Getting started 4. Close the SIM card holder (7) and press it until it snaps into position. 5. Insert the battery (8). 6. Slide the back cover into its place (9). ■ Charging the battery 1. Connect the lead from the charger to the socket on the bottom of your phone. 2. Connect the charger to an AC wall socket. The text Charging is displayed briefly if the phone is switched on.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 14 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Getting started ■ Normal operating position Use the phone only in its normal operating position. Your phone has a built-in antenna. As with any other radio transmitting device, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is switched on. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 15 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Getting started 2. To remove the front cover, gently prise the back part of the phone away from the front cover beginning at the bottom of the phone. 3. Insert the key mat on the new front cover. 4. To attach the front cover, first place the phone and the front cover properly together and then gently push on the top of the phone until the catch is locked properly. 5.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 16 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Basic functions 3. Basic functions ■ Making a call 1. Key in the phone number, including the area code. If you key in a wrong character, press Clear to delete it. For international calls, press twice for the international prefix (the + character replaces the international access code) and then key in the country code, area code without the leading 0, if necessary, and the phone number. 2. Press to call the number. 3.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 17 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Basic functions ■ Answering or rejecting an incoming call Press to answer the incoming call and press to end the call. Press to reject the incoming call. Press Silence, if available, to mute the ringing tone. Then either answer or reject the call. Tip: If the Divert if busy function is activated to divert the calls, for example to your voice mailbox, rejecting an incoming call will also divert the call. See Call divert on page 34.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 18 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Basic functions ■ Writing text You can key in text in two different ways, using the traditional text input, indicated with , or using the predictive text input indicated with at the top left of the display. The character case is indicated by , , or next to the text input indicator. You can change the character case by pressing .
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 19 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Basic functions • To get a list of special characters, press and hold , select the character you want, or press again to select a smiley from the offered list. Press Use to insert a special character or a smiley. 2. If the displayed word is the one you want, press writing the next word. • If you want to change the word, press you want.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 20 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu 4. Using the menu The phone offers you an extensive range of functions which are grouped in menus. To access the menu, press Menu. Scroll with or through the menus and select the menu by pressing Select. Select submenus and settings of your choise in the same way. Press Back to return to the previous menu level, and Exit to exit the menu. ■ List of menu functions 1. Messages 1. Text messages 2. Multimedia msgs. 3.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 21 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu 3. Time and date settings 4. Call settings 5. Phone settings 6. Display settings 7. Tone settings 8. Enhancement settings1 9. Security settings 10.Restore factory settings 6. Alarm clock 1. Alarm time 2. Alarm tone 7. Gallery 1. View folders 2. Add folder 3. Delete folder 4. Rename folder 5. Gallery downloads 8. Calendar 10.Applications 1. Select application 2. App. downloads 3. Memory 11.Extras 1. Calculator 2.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 22 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu ■ Messages (Menu 1) You can read, write, send and save text, multimedia, and e-mail messages. Before sending a message, you need to save your message centre number, see Message settings on page 28. Text messages Using SMS (Short Message Service), your phone can send and receive multi-part messages, which consist of several ordinary text messages (network service).
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 23 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu Options for sending a message After you have written a message, press Options and select Sending options: With Send to many you can send the message to several recipients and Send to list sends the message to a predefined distribution list. Distribution lists see on page 25. With Sending profile you can use a predifined message profile to send the message. For the message profile, see Message settings on page 28.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 24 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu 2. While reading or viewing the message, press Options. You can select, for example, an option to delete, forward or edit the message as a text message or an e-mail, move and rename the message you are reading. With Copy to calendar you can copy the text from the beginning of the message to your phone’s calendar as a reminder note.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 25 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu Distribution lists If you often need to send messages to a fixed group of recipients, you can define distribution lists in the phone’s directory. To view the names in the selected distribution list, press Menu, and select Messages, Text messages and Distribution lists. Press Options and select View list. Press Options again to edit the content of a distribution list: Add contact, View details or Delete contact.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 26 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu service connection. Because delivery of multimedia messages can fail for a variety of reasons, do not rely solely upon them for essential communications. Writing and sending a multimedia message To set the settings needed, see Settings for the multimedia messages on page 29. For availability and subscription to the multimedia messaging service, contact your service provider. 1.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 27 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu Reading and replying to a multimedia message During receiving a multimedia message, the animated indicator displayed. A received message is indicated with and the text Multimedia message received is shown. is 1. Press Show to view the message, or press Exit to view it later. 2. Scroll to view the message.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 28 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu If the folders contain unread messages, the phone will ask whether you want to delete them also. Voice messages Voice mailbox is a network service and you may need to subscribe to it first. For details, contact your service provider. Press Menu, and select Messages and Voice messages. To call your voice mailbox, select Listen to voice messages.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 29 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu or the Sent items folder, respectively when the text message memory is full. Settings for the multimedia messages Press Menu, and select Messages, Message settings and Multimedia msgs.. Select • Save sent messages. Select Yes to save the sent multimedia messages in the Sent items folder. If you select No, the sent messages are not saved.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 30 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu ■ Call register (Menu 2) The phone registers the phone numbers of missed, received and dialled calls, and the approximate length and cost of your calls. The phone registers if it is switched on and within the network’s service area, and the network supports these functions.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 31 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu • The phone’s directory may save names with numbers and textual notes for each name. You can also save an image for a certain number of names. The phone’s contacts directory uses shared memory. • Names and numbers saved in the SIM card’s memory, are indicated by . Searching for a name in contacts Press Menu, and select Contacts and Search. In addition the following options may also be available: • Add contact and Delete.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 32 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu The first number saved is automatically set as the default number. It is indicated with a frame around the number type indicator. When you select a name from the contacts directory this number is used to make a call. 1. Make sure that the memory in use is either Phone or Phone and SIM. 2. Scroll to the name to which you want to add a new number or text item, and press Details. 3.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 33 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu ■ Settings (Menu 5) Personal shortcuts You can add some specific functions to your personal shortcut list and activate them either in standby mode by pressing the right selection key (Go to) or accessing the Go to menu. Refer to Standby mode on page 10 and Go to (Menu 13) on page 50. Press Menu, and select Settings and Personal shortcuts.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 34 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu Select Auto-update of date & time (network service) to set the phone to update the time and date according to the current time zone. The automatic update of the date and time does not change the time that you have set for the alarm clock, calendar or the alarm notes. They are in local time. Updating may cause some alarms that you have set to expire.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 35 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu Call waiting Press Menu, and select Settings, Call settings and Call waiting. Select Activate and the network will notify you of an incoming call while you have a call in progress (network service). See Call waiting on page 17. Summary after call Press Menu, and select Settings, Call settings and Summary after call. Select On and the phone will briefly display the duration and cost (network service) of the last call.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 36 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu Cell info display Press Menu, and select Settings, Phone settings and Cell info display (network service). Select On and the phone indicates when it is used in a cellular network based on Micro Cellular Network (MCN) technology. Welcome note Press Menu, and select Settings, Phone settings and Welcome note. Key in the note which is shown briefly when the phone is switched on.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 37 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu Colour schemes To change the colour in some display components, for example, indicators and signal bars, press Menu, and select Settings, Display settings and Colour schemes. Operator logo To set your phone to display or hide the operator logo, press Menu, and select Settings, Display settings and Operator logo.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 38 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu Select Lights to set the lights permanently On. Select Automatic to set the lights on for 15 seconds after a keypress. The Lights option is available only when Handsfree is selected. Security settings Note: When security features that restrict calls are in use (call barring, closed user group and fixed dialling), calls may be possible to certain emergency numbers in some networks (e.g.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 39 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu ■ Alarm clock (Menu 6) You can set the phone to alarm at a desired time. Press Menu, and select Alarm clock. To set the alarm, select Alarm time and key in the alarm time. To change the time when the alarm time is set, select On. To set a tone for the alarm, select Alarm tone and the desired tone.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 40 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu ■ Calendar (Menu 8) The calendar uses shared memory. Note: Your phone must be switched on to use the functions in the Calendar menu. Do not switch the phone on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Press Menu and select Calendar. The current day is indicated with a frame. A day with a note appears in bolded.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 41 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu ■ Games (Menu 9) Your phone software includes some games specially designed for this Nokia phone. Note: Your phone must be switched on to use this function. Do not switch the phone on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Launching a game Press Menu, and select Games and Select game. Select a game or a game set, press Options and select Open or press .
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 42 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu Note: The phone must be switched on to use this function. Do not switch on the phone when the use of a wireless phone is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Launching an application Press Menu, and select Applications and Select application. Scroll to an application, press Options and select Open or press . Other options available for an application • Delete to delete the application from the phone.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 43 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu • Use the game download functionality, see Game downloads on page 41. • Use the Nokia Application installer from PC Suite to download the applications from a compatible PC in your phone. Note that Nokia does not warrant for applications from non-Nokia sites. If you choose to download Java applications from them, you should take the same precautions, for security or content, as you would with any site.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 44 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu select Change sign. Press once for "+", twice for "-", three times for "*"or four times for "/". To get the result, press Options and select Equals. To clear the display for a new calculation, press and hold Clear. Making a currency conversion To save the exchange rate: Press Options, and select Exchange rate.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 45 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu ■ Services (Menu 12) Some services are specially designed for mobile phones. With your phone’s multi-mode browser you can view the services that use Wireless Mark-Up Language (WML) or extensible HyperText Markup Language (xHTML) on their pages. Check the availability of these services, pricing and tariffs with your the service provider and network operator.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 46 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu Select Edit active service settings and then select and key in the settings according to the information you have received from your service provider. Note that some of the settings depend on the Bearer settings menu. Making a connection to a service First activate the settings of the service, press Menu, and select Services, Settings and Connection settings.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 47 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu Some of the following options may be available while browsing. Press Options and select the desired option: Home (start page of the selected service), Bookmarks (see page 48), Add bookmark, View image (or View images), Go to address, Shortcuts (to open a new list of options that are, for example, specific to the page, Service inbox (see page 49), Appear.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 48 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu Selecting Cookie settings A cookie is data that a site saves in your phone’s browser cache memory. Cookies will be saved until you clear the cache memory, see Clearing the cache memory on page 49. While browsing, press Options, and select Other options and Security, or in standby mode, press Menu, and select Services, Settings and Security settings. Select Cookies and select Allow or Reject.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 49 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu Service inbox The phone is able to receive service messages sent by your service provider (network service). To set the phone to receive service messages: Press Menu, and select Services, Settings, Service inbox settings, Service messages, and On. To view a received service message, press View. Or press Exit to move the message in the Service inbox.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 50 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Using the menu Viewing the list of authority certificates Press Menu, select Services, Settings, Security settings and Authority certificates. See also Security info in Using the phone keys while browsing on page 46.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 51 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM PC Connectivity 5. PC Connectivity With the PC suite you can, for example, create and send text and picture messages, synchronise contacts and calendar between your phone and a compatible PC. You may find more information and downloadable files, e.g. PC suite in the support area on the Nokia’s web site, www.nokia.com.
maximus_print_en1_FCC.fm Page 52 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:22 PM Battery statements 6. Battery statements ■ Charging and Discharging Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. Note that a new battery’s full performance is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles! The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 53 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM 7. Technical Information Weight....................................85 grams (3 ounces) with BR-5C battery Battery....................................820 mAh Li-Ion Battery Networks................................Wireless networks GSM 900, 1800 and1900 Size (volume)........................4.09 cubic inches (67 cc) Frequency range (Rx) ..................................................EGSM 900: 880 - 915 MHz ..............................
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Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 55 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you to fulfil any warranty obligations and to enjoy this product for many years. • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children. • Keep the phone dry.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 56 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ■ Traffic safety Do not use a handheld telephone while driving a vehicle. Always secure the phone in its holder; do not place the phone on the passenger seat or where it can break loose in a collision or sudden stop.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 57 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. • If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately. Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with hearing aids. In the event of such interference, consult your wireless provider.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 58 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 59 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM ■ Emergency calls Important: This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as userprogrammed functions. Because of this, connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any wireless phone for essential communications (for example, medical emergencies).
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 60 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 61 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 7/8 inch (2.2 cm) from the body. Use of other carry cases, belt clips or holders may not ensure compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use a body-worn enhancement and are not holding the phone at the ear, position the handset a minimum of 7/8 inch (2.2 cm) from your body when the phone is switched on.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 62 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM APPENDIX ■ A message from the CTIA © 2001 Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association. All Rights Reserved. 1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036. Phone: (202) 785-0081 Safety is the most important call you will ever make. A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use Tens of millions of people in the U.S.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 63 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM When it comes to the use of wireless phones, safety is your most important call. Wireless Phone “Safety Tips” Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a wireless phone which should be easy to remember. 1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 64 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM before you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red light or otherwise stationary. But if you need to dial while driving, follow this simple tip--dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue. 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 65 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM their responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens. As we approach a new century, more and more of us will take advantage of the benefits of wireless telephones. And, as we take to the roads, we all have a responsibility to drive safely. The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving. For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE. For updates: http://www.wow-com.com/consumer/issues/driving/ articles.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 66 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM radiofrequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 67 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM they can get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the subject of the safety questions discussed in this document. 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called cell mobile or PCS phones.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 68 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. 5.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 69 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world. 7.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 70 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM tissue-simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 71 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. 11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radiofrequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices.
Maximus_FCC_supplement.fm Page 72 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:33 PM World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project http://www.who.int/emf National Radiological Protection Board (UK) http://www.nrpb.org.uk/ July 18, 2001 For updates: http://www.fda.
