Operation Manual

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals
THIS MODEL DEVICE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Your wireless device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed
the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications
Commission of the U.S. Government and Industry Canada of the Canadian 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. The standards include a substantial safety
margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific
Absorption Rate, or SAR.
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low
power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely
safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range
while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to
low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies
of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some
biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In the
United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile devices used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg)
averaged over one gram of tissue. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this wireless
device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR
information for this device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID: APYNAR0065 for the PV300 model (850/900/17
00/1800/1900/2100 MHz).
 For body-worn operation, to maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines and IC RF
exposure rules, keep the Sidekick at least 5/8 inch (15 mm) away from the body, and only use the
carrying cases, belt clips, or holders that do not have metal parts and that maintain at least 5/8 inch
(15mm) separation between the Sidekick and the body. When carrying the device on your person, it
is recommended to turn the screen display in toward the body in order to minimize RF exposure and
maximize antenna efficiency.
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones
When some mobile phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants),
users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than
others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate.
The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile phones, to assist hearing
device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have
been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label on the box.
The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and hearing
loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated
phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your
personal needs.
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