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Product Technical Specification & Customer Design Guidelines
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WA_DEV_Q64_PTS_001-003 January 9, 2009
8.2 Safety Recommendations (For Information Only)
IMPORTANT
FOR THE EFFICIENT AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR GSM APPLICATION
BASED ON WMP100
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY
8.2.1
RF Safety
8.2.1.1
General
Your GSM terminal is based on the GSM standard for cellular technology. The GSM
standard is spread all over the world. It covers Europe, Asia and some American and
African regions. This is the most used telecommunication standard.
Your GSM terminal is actually a low power radio transmitter and receiver. It sends out
and receives radio frequency energy. When you use your GSM application, the
cellular system which handles your calls, controls the radio frequency and the power
level of your cellular modem.
8.2.1.2 Exposure to RF Energy
There has been some public concern about possible health effects of using GSM
terminals. Although research on health effects from RF energy has focused on the
current RF technology for many years, scientists have conducted research regarding
newer radio technologies, such as GSM. After existing research had been reviewed,
and after compliance to all applicable safety standards had been tested, it has been
concluded that the product was fitted for use.
If you are concerned about exposure to RF energy there are things you can do to
minimize exposure. Obviously, limiting the duration of your calls will reduce your
exposure to RF energy. In addition, you can reduce RF exposure by operating your
cellular terminal efficiently by following the guidelines described below.
8.2.1.3 Efficient Terminal Operation
To operate your GSM terminal at the lowest power level, and still have satisfactory
call quality:
If your terminal has an extendible antenna, extend it fully. Some models allow you to
place a call with the antenna retracted. However your GSM terminal operates more
efficiently with the antenna fully extended.
Do not hold the antenna when the terminal is « IN USE ». Holding the antenna
affects call quality and may cause the modem to operate at a higher power level than
needed.