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• Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the 
user that is not necessary for device function; and
•  Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible 
information on possible effects of wireless phone 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
The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency worki\
ng
  
group activities, as well.
The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in t\
he 
United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF 
exposure. The FCC relies on the FDA and other health agencies for safety\
 
questions about wireless phones.
The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone network\
s 
rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the\
 
wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these 
base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can\
 
get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the subject of the 
safety questions discussed in this document.
3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?
The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones \
with 
built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS\
” phones. These 
types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable Radio 
Frequency (RF) energy because of the short distance between the phone 
and the user’s head.  
						

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These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety guidelines that were 
developed with the advice of the FDA and other federal health and safety\
 
agencies. When the phone 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. The so-calle\
d 
“cordless phones,” which have a base unit connected to the telepho\
ne 
wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus\
 
produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits.
4. What are the results of the research done already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many 
studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal 
experiments investigating the effects of Radio Frequency (RF) energy 
exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting r\
esults 
that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studie\
s, 
however, have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the 
development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies 
that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been 
genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals so as to be 
pre-disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure. Other 
studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These 
conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use 
wireless phones, so we do not know with certainty what the results of 
such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies 
have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies 
investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones\
 
and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, 
tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None \
of 
the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects fro\
m 
wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer 
questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone 
use in these studies was around three years. 
						

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5.  What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of peopl\
e 
actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are 
needed. Lifetime animal 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. Epidemiologic\
al 
studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human population\
s, 
but ten or more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers about 
some health effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between 
the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors 
develop — if they do — may be many, many years. The interpretation of 
epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actua\
l RF 
exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect 
this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which\
 
model of phone is used.
6.  What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?
The FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with 
groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority an\
imal 
studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects o\
f 
exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy. 
The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization 
International Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inceptio\
n in 
1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a\
 
detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of 
new research programs around the world. The project has also helped 
develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. 
The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) 
have a formal Cooperative Research And Development Agreement 
(CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the 
scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, indu\
stry, 
and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through  
						

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contracts with independent investigators. The initial research will incl\
ude 
both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA 
will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the\
 
context 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 wireless phone?
All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal 
Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit Radio Frequency 
(RF) energy exposures. The FCC established these guidelines in 
consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agenci\
es. 
The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless phones is set at a Specifi\
c 
Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC \
limit’s 
consistent with the safety standards developed by the Institute of Elect\
rical 
and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National Council on Radiatio\
n 
Protection and Measurement. The exposure limit takes into consideration 
the body’s ability to remove heat from the tissues that absorb energy from 
the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to have effects. 
Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure level for 
each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website (http://www.fcc.gov/
oet/rfsafety) gives directions for locating the FCC identification nu\
mber on 
your phone so you can find your phone’s RF exposure level in the online 
listing.
8.  What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy coming from wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is develop\
ing a 
technical standard for measuring the Radio Frequency (RF) energy 
exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the 
participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standa\
rd, 
“Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak Specific 
Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless 
Communications Devices: Experimental Techniques”, sets forth the first 
consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is 
deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a 
tissue-simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test  
						

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methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of 
measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is 
the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by th\
e 
whole body or a small part of the body. It’s measured in watts/kg (or 
milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a 
wireless phone complies with safety guidelines. 
9.  What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency energy from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we do not \
know 
that there is — it’s probably very small. But if you’re concerned about 
avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimi\
ze 
your exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Since time is a key factor in 
how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent 
using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure. If you must conduct 
extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more 
distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure 
level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a\
 
headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a 
wireless phone connected to a remote antenna. Again, the scientific da\
ta 
does not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if you’re 
concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use 
measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from 
wireless phone use.
10. What about children using wireless phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless 
phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to 
lower exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy, the measures described 
above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones. 
Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance 
between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. 
Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that 
children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, \
the 
government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such \
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recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists 
that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Th\
eir 
recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly 
precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health\
 
hazard exists.
11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?
Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wireless phones can interact with som\
e 
electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed t\
est 
method to measure Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) of implanted 
cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This t\
est 
method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the 
Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a jo\
int 
effort by the FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, 
was completed in late 2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to 
ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wirele\
ss 
phone EMI.
The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless 
phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institut\
e 
of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifi\
es test 
methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless 
phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a “compatibl\
e” 
phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standa\
rd was 
approved by the IEEE in 2000. 
The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible 
interactions 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 problem.
12. Where can I find additional information?
For additional information, please refer to the following resources:
FDA web page on wireless phones 
(http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program 
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) 
						

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International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection 
(http://www.icnirp.de)
World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project 
(http://www.who.int/emf)
National Radiological Protection Board (UK) 
(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/)
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the area\
s 
where you drive and always obey them. Also, if using your phone while 
driving, please observe the following:
• Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first respons\
ibility;
•  Use hands-free operation, if available;
•  Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving 
conditions or the law require it.
10 Driver Safety Tips
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by 
voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility accompanies 
the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
When operating a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your 
wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense 
and remember the following tips:
1.  Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and 
redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advanta\
ge 
of valuable features most phones offer, including automatic redial and 
memory. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the 
speed dial function without taking your attention off the road. 
2.  When available, use a hands-free device. A number of hands-free  wireless phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you 
choose an installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a  
						

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speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available to 
you. 
3.  Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach and where  you can reach it without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an\
 
incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voicemail 
answer it for you. 
4.  Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations.\
  Let the person you're speaking with know you're driving; if necessary, 
suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rai\
n, 
sleet, snow, and ice can be hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver, 
your first responsibility is to pay attention to the road.
5.  Don’t take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you're  reading an address book or business card, or writing a “to-do” lis\
t while 
driving a car, you're not watching where you're going. It's common 
sense. Do not get caught in a dangerous situation because you're 
reading or writing and not paying attention to the road or nearby 
vehicles.
6.  Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when yo\
u're  not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you 
begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be 
stopped at a stop sign, red light, or otherwise stationary. But if you need 
to dial while driving, follow this simple tip -- dial only a few numbers\
, 
check the road and your mirrors, then continue. 
7.  Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be  distracting. Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix\
; 
they are distracting and even dangerous when you're behind the wheel 
of a car. Make people you're talking with aware you're driving and if 
necessary, suspend conversations which have the potential to divert 
your attention from the road.
8.  Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless phone is one of  the greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in 
dangerous situations -- with your phone at your side, help is only three\
 
numbers away. Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case of 
fire, traffic accident, road hazard, or medical emergency. Remember, it’s 
a free call on your wireless phone!  
						

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9.  Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan” \
in 
your community. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other 
serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 911 or other local 
emergency number, as you would want others to do for you. 
10. Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non-emergency assistance  number when necessary. Certain situations you encounter while driving 
may require attention, but are not urgent enough to merit a call for 
emergency services. But you can still use your wireless phone to lend a 
hand. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a 
broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears\
 
injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or 
other special non-emergency wireless number.
The above tips are meant as general guidelines. Before deciding to use 
your phone while operating a vehicle, it’s recommended that you consult 
your applicable jurisdiction’s local laws or other regulations regarding such 
use. Such laws or other regulations may prohibit or otherwise restrict t\
he 
manner in which a driver may use his or her phone while operating a 
vehicle.
Cautions
•  The user interface of Google apps (Google Search, Google Maps, 
Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version.
•  Locations are inaccurate when GPS and Wi-Fi are not set.
•  With the Android operating system, some available Play Store apps only 
operate correctly with phones that have a specific screen resolution.

 
Please be advised that some of the apps on Play Store may not be 
available for your phone due to an LCD resolution requirement that does 
not match your phone. In addition, please be aware that third party apps\
 
with programming defects may cause issues with your phone, including 
lock ups and resets.
•  All of the phone’s contents, including content which you create or 
download, will be deleted after a Factory Reset. 
						

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