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Part 15.105 statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\
 class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed \
to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. T\
his equipment 
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not insta\
lled and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radi\
o communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular\
 installation. If 
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television re\
ception, which can 
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encourage\
d to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to\
 which the 
receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before operating the device.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the Uni\
ted States, 
with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safet\
y standard for 
human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted \
by FCC regulated 
transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard p\
reviously set by both 
U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this device compl\
ies with the FCC 
guidelines and these international standards.
Bodily Contact During Operation
This device was tested for typical use with the back of the device kept \
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Caution
Use only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas (or modific\
ations to the 
antenna) could impair call quality, damage the device, void your warranty and/or violate FCC 
regulations.
Don’t use the device with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could cause a\
 minor skin 
burn. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions
Your wireless device, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio frequency 
energy during use. The following consumer information addresses commonly\
 asked 
questions about the health effects of wireless devices.
Are wireless devices safe?
Scientific research on the subject of wireless devices and radio frequen\
cy (“RF”) energy 
has been conducted worldwide for many years, and continues. In the Unite\
d States, the 
Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the Federal Communicati\
ons Commission (“FCC”) 
set policies and procedures for wireless devices. The FDA issued a websi\
te publication on 
health issues related to device usage where it states, The scientific co\
mmunity at large 
… believes that the weight of scientific evidence does not show an as\
sociation between 
exposure to radiofrequency (RF) from the devices and adverse health ou\
tcomes. Still the 
scientific community does recommend conducting additional research to ad\
dress gaps 
in knowledge. That research is being conducted around the world and FDA \
continues to 
monitor developments in this field. You can access the joint FDA/FCC website at http://
www.fda.gov (under “C” in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Re\
search). You can also 
contact the FDA toll-free at (888) 463-6332 or (888) INFO-FDA. In Ju\
ne 2000, the FDA entered 
into a cooperative research and development agreement through which addi\
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research is being conducted. The FCC issued its own website publication \
stating that “there 
is no scientific evidence that proves that wireless device usage can lea\
d to cancer or a 
variety of other problems, including headaches, dizziness or memory loss\
”.
This publication is available at http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety or through the FCC at (888) 
225-5322 or (888) CALL-FCC.
What does “SAR” mean?
In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S. Environmental Protectio\
n Agency, and 
other agencies, established RF exposure safety guidelines for wireless d\
evices in the United 
States. Before a wireless device model is available for sale to the publ\
ic, it must be tested 
by the manufacturer and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed lim\
its established by 
the FCC. One of these limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption Rate,\
 or “SAR”. SAR is a 
measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy in the body. Tests for SAR are conducted with 
the device transmitting at its highest power level in all tested frequen\
cy bands. Since 1996, 
the FCC has required that the SAR of handheld wireless device not exceed\
 1.6 watts per 
kilogram, averaged over one gram of tissue. 
Although the SAR is determined at the highest power level, the actual SA\
R value of a 
wireless device while operating can be less than the reported SAR value.\
 This is because 
the SAR value may vary from call to call, depending on factors such as p\
roximity to a cell 
site, the proximity of the device to the body while in use, and the use \
of hands-free devices. 
Before a device model is available for sale to the public, it must be te\
sted and certified to 
the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-\
adopted requirement 
for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (\
e.g., worn on the body) 
as required by the FCC for each model.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model device wit\
h all reported SAR 
levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines. S\
AR information on 
this model device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Dis\
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http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid/ after searching on FCC ID ZNFV930.
For more information about SARs, see the FCC’s OET Bulletins 56 and 65 at http://www.
fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins or visit the Cellular 
Telecommunications Industry Association website at http://www.ctia.org/consumer_info/
index.cfm/AID/10371. You may also wish to contact the manufacturer of your device.
Can I minimize my RF exposure? 
If you are concerned about RF, there are several simple steps you can take to minimize 
your RF exposure. You can, of course, reduce your talk time. You can place more distance 
between your body and the source of the RF, as the exposure level drops off dramatically 
with distance. The FDA/FCC website states that “hands-free kits can b\
e used with wireless 
devices for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption\
 of RF energy in 
the head because the device, which is the source of the RF emissions, wi\
ll not be placed 
against the head. On the other hand, if the device is mounted against th\
e waist or other 
part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more\
 RF energy. Wireless 
devices marketed in the U.S. are required to meet safety requirements re\
gardless of whether 
they are used against the head or against the body. Either configuration should result in 
compliance with the safety limit”. Also, if you use your wireless dev\
ice while in a car, you 
can use a device with an antenna on the outside of the vehicle. You should also read and 
follow your wireless device manufacturer’s instructions for the safe operation of your device. 
Do wireless devices pose any special risks to children?
The FDA/FCC website states that “the scientific evidence does not sho\
w a danger to users 
of wireless communication devices, including children”. The FDA/FCC w\
ebsite further states 
that “some groups sponsored by other national governments have advise\
d that children be 
discouraged from using wireless device at all”. For example, the Stew\
art Report from the 
United Kingdom [“UK”] made such a recommendation in December 2000.\
 In this report a 
group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a \
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tumors or other ill effects. [The UK’s] recommendation to limit device use by children was 
strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any\
 health hazard exists. 
A copy of the UK’s leaflet is available at http://www.dh.gov.uk (search “mobile”), or you can 
write to: NRPB, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11 ORQ, United Kingdom. Copies o\
f the UK’s annual 
reports on mobile device and RF are available online at www.iegmp.org.uk and http://www.
hpa.org.uk/radiation/ (search “mobile”). Parents who wish to red\
uce their children’s RF 
exposure may choose to restrict their children’s wireless device use. 
Where can I get further information about RF emissions?
For further information, see the following additional resources (websit\
es current as of April 
2005): 
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA Consumer magazine
November-December 2000
Telephone: (888) INFO-FDA
http://www.fda.gov 
(Under “C” in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research.)\
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20554
Telephone: (888) 225-5322
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety
Independent Expert Group on Mobile Devices
http://www.iegmp.org.uk  
						

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Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio\
 Frequency 
Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices
283 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X9
Canada
Telephone: (613) 991-6990
World Health Organization
Avenue Appia 20
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Telephone: 011 41 22 791 21 11
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
c/o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz
Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1
85764 Oberschleissheim
Germany
Telephone: 011 49 1888 333 2156
http://www.icnirp.de
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and Radiation 
(COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/ 
						

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Consumer Information on SAR
(Specific Absorption Rate)
This model device meets the governments requirements for exposure to ra\
dio 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. These limits a\
re 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 sci\
entific studies. The 
standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the saf\
ety of all persons, 
regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile devices employs a unit of meas\
urement known as 
the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.\
6 W/kg.
Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions specified \
by the FCC with 
the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all test\
ed frequency bands. 
Although SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the act\
ual SAR level of 
the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. Because \
the device is 
designed to operate at multiple power levels to use only the power requi\
red to reach the 
network, in general, the closer you are to a wireless base station anten\
na, the lower the 
power output.
Before a device model is available for sale to the public, it must be te\
sted and certified to 
the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-\
adopted requirement 
for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (\
e.g., at the ear and 
worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model.
The highest SAR value for this device when worn on the body, as described in this user 
guide, is 0.81 W/kg. (body-worn measurements differ among device models\
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available accessories and FCC requirements). While there may be differe\
nces between SAR 
levels of various devices and at various positions, they all meet the go\
vernment requirement 
for safe exposure.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model device wit\
h all reported SAR 
levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines. S\
AR information on 
this model device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Dis\
play Grant section of 
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID ZNFV930 Additional informat\
ion on 
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry 
Association (CTIA) website at http://www.ctia.org/.
* In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile device used \
by the public 
is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard \
incorporates a 
substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the publi\
c and to account for 
any variations in measurements.
Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss.
Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common\
 cause of 
preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that using p\
ortable audio 
devices, such as portable music players and cellular telephones, at high\
 volume settings 
for long durations may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss. Thi\
s includes the 
use of headphones (including headsets, earbuds and Bluetooth
® or other wireless devices). 
Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in some studies wit\
h tinnitus (a 
ringingin the ear), hypersensitivity to sound and distorted hearing. In\
dividual susceptibility 
to noise-induced hearing loss and other potential hearing problems varie\
s. The amount of 
sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature\
 of the sound, 
the device, the device settings and the headphones. You should follow some commonsense 
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Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at wh\
ich you can 
hear adequately
. 
 When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the peopl\
e 
speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you\
 are listening

 
to. 
 Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose\
 to listen to 
your portable device in a noisy environment, use noise-cancelling headph\
ones to block

 
out background environmental noise. 
 Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time \
is required 
before your hearing could be affected.

 
 Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such as r\
ock 
concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. T

emporary hearing loss might 
cause unsafe volumes to sound normal. 
 Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you experienc\
e ringing in 
your ears, hear muffled speech or experience any temporary hearing diffi\
culty after

 
listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult you\
r doctor.
You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following \
sources: 
Safety 205
American Academy of Audiology 11730
Plaza American Drive, Suite 300
Reston, VA 20190
Voice: (800) 222-2336
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.audiology.org
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication
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National Institutes of Health
31 Center Drive, MSC 2320
Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320
Voice: (301) 496-7243
Email: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Hubert H. Humphrey\
 Bldg.
200 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 
1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674)
Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html
TIA Safety Information
The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handhe\
ld devices.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal
Your wireless handheld portable device is a low power radio transmitter a\
nd receiver. When 
ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted \
RF exposure 
guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices. Those guide\
lines are consistent 
with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international \
standards bodies:
  ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
   NCRP Report 86 (1986)
 ICNIRP (1996)