LG Gpad F 70 User Guide

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Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless device may interfere with some hearing aids. In th\
e event of such 
interference, you may want to consult your service provider (or call th\
e customer service 
line to discuss alternatives). 
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer o\
f your device 
to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be 
able to assist you in obtaining this information. 
Health...

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Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your device OFF when \
in a “blasting 
area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions.
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
Turn your device OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosp\
here and 
obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an exp\
losion or fire 
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere...

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1.  Do tablets pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems\
 are associated 
with using tablets.  
There is no proof, however, that tablets are absolutely safe. Tablets emit low levels 
of Radio Frequency (RF) energy in the microwave range while being used\
. They also 
emit very low levels of RF when in idle mode. Whereas high levels of RF \
can produce 
health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does\
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effects of tablet use on human health.
The FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies \
that have 
responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated \
efforts at the 
federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group:
•  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
•  Environmental Protection Agency
•  Occupational Safety and Health Administration
•  National Telecommunications and Information Administration
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is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower 
because a person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the 
source. 
4.  What are the results of the research done already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many st\
udies have 
suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments invest\
igating the 
effects of Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposures characteristic of wir\
eless...

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using tablets would provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime a\
nimal 
exposure studies could be completed in a few years. However, very large numbers of 
animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting \
effect if one 
exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applic\
able to human 
populations, but ten or more years follow-up may be needed to provide an\
swers about 
some health effects, such as cancer. This is because the...

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include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless device users. Th\
e CRADA will 
also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the cont\
ext of the 
latest research developments around the world.
7.  How can I find out how much Radio Frequency energy exposure I can get by using my tablet?
All tablets sold in the United States must comply with Federal Communica\
tions 
Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit Radio Frequency (RF) energy e\
xposures. The 
FCC...

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the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads and bodies of tablet user\
s. The test 
method uses a tissue-simulating model of the human head and body. Standardized 
SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of m\
easurements 
made at different laboratories on the same tablet. SAR is the measuremen\
t 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....

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and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. 
Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that ch\
ildren be 
discouraged from using wireless devices at all. For example, the governm\
ent in the 
United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in \
December 
2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless device ca\
uses brain 
tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless devi\
ce use by children 
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the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to reso\
lve the problem. 
The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless devices for possible in\
teractions with 
other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, the FDA will 
conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the probl\
em.
12.  Where can I find additional information?
For additional information, please refer to the following resources:
Federal Communications...