LG Gpad F 70 User Guide

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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 t\
he public, it must 
be tested by the manufacturer and certified to the FCC that it does not \
exceed limits 
established by the FCC. One of these limits is expressed as a Specific A\
bsorption 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 leve\
l in all tested 
frequency bands. Since 1996, the FCC has required that the SAR of handhe\
ld wireless 
device not exceed 1.6 watts per kilogram, averaged over one gram of tiss\
ue. 
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 v\
alue. This 
is because the SAR value may vary from call to call, depending on factor\
s such as 
proximity 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 t\
o the public, it 
must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limi\
t established 
by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are p\
erformed in 
positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as req\
uired 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 guideline\
s. SAR 
information on this model device is on file with the FCC and can be foun\
d under the 
Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid/ after searching on FCC ID 
ZNFV410.
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 
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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-fr\
ee kits can be 
used with wireless devices for convenience and comfort. These systems re\
duce the 
absorption of RF energy in the head because the device, which is the sou\
rce of the 
RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if\
 the device is 
mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then tha\
t part of the 
body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless devices marketed in the U.S. are required 
to meet safety requirements regardless 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 device 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 website 
further states that “some groups sponsored by other national governme\
nts have 
advised that children be discouraged from using wireless device at all”\
. For example, 
the Stewart Report from the United Kingdom [“UK”] made such a reco\
mmendation 
in December 2000. In this report a group of independent experts noted th\
at no 
evidence exists that using a device causes brain tumors or other ill eff\
ects. [The UK’s] 
recommendation to limit device use by children was strictly precautionar\
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based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. A copy of th\
e 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 of 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 reduce their c\
hildren’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 T
 elecommunication 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
Wi-Fi Caution
This device is capable of operating in 802.11a/n mode. For 802.11a/n dev\
ices operating 
in the frequency range of 5.15 - 5.25 GHz, they are restricted for indoo\
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reduce any potential harmful interference for Mobile Satellite Services \
(MSS) in the US. 
Wi-Fi Access Points that are capable of allowing your device to operate \
in 802.11a/n 
mode (5.15 - 5.25 GHz band) are optimized for indoor use only.
If your Wi-Fi network is capable of operating in this mode, please restr\
ict your Wi-Fi use 
indoors to not violate federal regulations to protect Mobile Satellite S\
ervices.
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and 
Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engin\
eers
http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/
Consumer Information on SAR
(Specific Absorption Rate)
This model device meets the government's 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\
 safety 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\
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bands. Although SAR is deter\fined at the highest certified po\ber level, the actual SAR 
level of the device \bhile operating can be \bell belo\b the \faxi\fu\f value. Because the 
device is designed to operate at \fultiple po\ber levels to use only the po\ber required to 
reach the net\bork, in general, the closer you are to a \bireless base station antenna, the 
lo\ber the po\ber output.
Before a device \fodel is available for sale to the public, it \fust be tested and certified 
to the FCC that it does not exceed the li\fit established by the govern\fent-adopted 
require\fent for safe exposure. The tests are perfor\fed in positions and locations (e.g., 
at the ear and \born on the body) as required by the FCC for each \fodel.
The highest SAR value for this device \bhen \born on the body, as described in this user 
guide, is 1.11 W/kg. (body-\born \feasure\fents differ a\fong device \fodels, depending upon available accessories and FCC require\fents). While there \fay be differences 
bet\been SAR levels of various devices and at various positions, they all \feet the 
govern\fent require\fent for safe exposure.
The FCC has granted an Equip\fent Authorization for this \fodel device \bith all 
reported SAR levels evaluated as in co\fpliance \bith the FCC RF e\fission guidelines. 
SAR infor\fation on this \fodel device is on file \bith the FCC and can be found under 
the Display Grant section of http://\b\b\b.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID 
ZNFV410. Additional infor\fation on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on 
the Cellular Teleco\f\funications Industry Association (CTIA) \bebsite at http://\b\b\b.
ctia.org/.
* In the United States and Canada, the SAR li\fit for \fobile device used by the public 
is 1.6 \batts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gra\f of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial \fargin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account 
for any variations in \feasure\fents.   
						

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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 with 
tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound and distort\
ed hearing. Individual 
susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and other potential hearing\
 problems varies. 
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 recommendations when using any portable audio de\
vice:
• 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\
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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
Disorders
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 
						

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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 int\
ernational 
standards bodies:
  ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
   NCRP Report 86 (1986)
 ICNIRP (1996)
* American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation P\
rotection and 
Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protect\
ion 
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of \
the relevant 
scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and \
physicians from 
universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the avai\
lable body of 
research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The design of your device complies with the FCC guidelines (and those s\
tandards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized a\
ntennas, 
modifications, or attachments could damage the device and may violate FC\
C 
regulations. 
						

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Tips on Efficient Operation
For your device to operate most efficiently:
Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the tablet is in use. Contact wit\
h the 
antenna affects call quality and may cause the tablet to operate at a hi\
gher power level 
than otherwise needed.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain 
electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from you\
r wireless 
device.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum \
separation 
of six (6) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless device and\
 a pacemaker to 
avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent 
with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology 
Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
•  Should ALWAYS keep the device more than six (6) inches from their pacemaker when 
the device is turned ON;
•  Should not carry the device in a breast pocket;
•  Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for \
interference;
•  Should turn the tablet OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect\
 that 
interference is taking place.