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[ 118 ] Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested 
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 (for example, at the ear and worn on 
the body) as required by the FCC for each model. The highest SAR value 
for this model phone as reported to the FCC when tested for use at the 
ear is .86 W/kg, and when worn on the body, as described in this user 
guide, is  0.68 W/kg. (Body-worn measurements differ among phone 
models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements). 
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones 
and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement. 
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone 
with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF 
exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with 
the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of 
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID GMLNPB-1NB.
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC 
RF exposure guidelines when used with the Nokia accessories supplied or 
designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure 
compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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*In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used 
by the public is 1.6 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over one gram of 
tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give 
additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in 
measurements. SAR values may vary depending on national reporting 
requirements and the network band. For SAR information in other regions 
please look under product information at 
www.nokia.com. 
						

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• A message from the CTIA
Safety is the most important call you will ever make.
A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone UseTens of millions of people in the u.s. today take advantage of the unique combination 
of convenience, safety and value delivered by the wireless telephone. Quite simply, the 
wireless phone gives people the powerful ability to communicate by voice--almost 
anywhere, anytime--with the boss, with a client, with the kids, with emergency personnel 
or even with the police. Each year, Americans make billions of calls from their wireless 
phones, and the numbers are rapidly growing.
But an important responsibility accompanies those benefits, one that every wireless phone 
user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. A wireless 
phone can be an invaluable tool, but good judgment must be exercised at all times while 
driving a motor vehicle--whether on the phone or not.
The basic lessons are ones we all learned as teenagers. Driving requires alertness, caution 
and courtesy. It requires a heavy dose of basic common sense---keep your head up, keep 
your eyes on the road, check your mirrors frequently and watch out for other drivers. It 
requires obeying all traffic signs and signals and staying within the speed limit. It means 
using seatbelts and requiring other passengers to do the same.
But with wireless phone use, driving safely means a little more. This brochure is a call 
to wireless phone users everywhere to make safety their first priority when behind the 
wheel of a car. Wireless telecommunications is keeping us in touch, simplifying our lives, 
protecting us in emergencies and providing opportunities to help others in need. 
When it comes to the use of wireless phones, safety is your most important call.   
Wireless Phone Safety Tips
Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a wireless phone which should 
be easy to remember. 
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 advantage 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 speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these 
devices if available to you.
3 Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Make sure you place your wireless 
phone within easy reach and where you can grab it without removing your eyes from 
the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your 
voice mail answer it for you.
4 Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations. Let the person 
you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy 
traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, 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. 
						

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5 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are reading an 
address book or business card, or writing a to do list while driving a car, you are 
not watching where you are going. It’s common sense. Don’t get caught in a 
dangerous situation because you are 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 you are 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 are behind the wheel of a car. Make people you are 
talking with aware you are 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 9-1-1 or other local 
emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, road hazard or medical 
emergency. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone!
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 9-1-1 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 still can 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.
Careless, distracted individuals and people driving irresponsibly represent a hazard to 
everyone on the road. Since 1984, the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association 
and the wireless industry have conducted educational outreach to inform wireless phone 
users of their responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens. As we approach a new 
c e n t u r y,  m o r e  a n d  m o r e  o f  u s  w i l l  t a k e  a d v a n t a g e  o f  t h e  b e n e f i t s  o f  w i r e l e s s  t e l e p h o n e s .  
And, as we take to the roads, we all have a responsibility to drive safely.
The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving.
For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE. 
For updates: http://www.wow-com.com/consumer/issues/driving/articles.cfm?ID=85
© 2001 Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association. All Rights Reserved.1250 
Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036. Phone: (202) 785-0081 
						

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• A message from the FDA
Consumer Update on Wireless Phones
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated 
with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely 
safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave 
range while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand-by mode. 
Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to 
low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health 
effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. 
Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such findings 
have not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have 
had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent 
results.
2. What is FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products 
such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical 
devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown 
to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, 
FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health 
hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has 
urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following:
• Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted 
by wireless phones;
• 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.
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
• Federal Communications Commission
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group 
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FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications 
Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC 
safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies 
for safety questions about wireless phones. 
FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks 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 hand-held 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 energy (RF) because of the short distance between 
the phone and the user’s head. These RF exposures are limited by Federal Communications 
Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of 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 persons RF exposure decreases 
rapidly with increasing distance from the source. The so-called cordless phones; which 
have a base unit connected to the telephone 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 energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have 
yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few 
animal studies, 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 don’t 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 from wireless phone RF exposures. However, 
none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average 
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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 people 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. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human 
populations, but 10 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 actual 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 FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects 
of wireless phone RF?
FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators 
around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address 
important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International 
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception 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.
FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications 
& Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal 
Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless 
phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in 
government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted 
through contracts to independent investigators. The initial research will include 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 energy (RF) exposures. FCC established these 
guidelines in consultation with FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies. 
The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless telephones is set at a Specific Absorption 
Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the 
safety standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) 
and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement. The exposure limit 
takes into consideration the body’s ability to remove heat from the tissues that absorb 
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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 number on your phone so you can find your phone’s RF 
exposure level in the online listing.
8. What has FDA done to measure the radio frequency energy coming from   
wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard 
for measuring the radio frequency energy (RF) exposure from wireless phones and other 
wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. 
The standard, 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 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 the whole body or a small part of the body. It is 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 is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, 
you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radio frequency energy 
(RF). 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 data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if 
you are 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 
energy (RF), 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 a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no 
evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their 
recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it 
was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. 
						

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11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?
radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic 
devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure 
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators 
from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the 
Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a 
joint effort by 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 wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested hearing 
aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary 
standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This 
standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and 
wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone 
and a accompanied hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the 
IEEE in 2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other 
medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, 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/cdrh/phones/index.html
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program 
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing 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.nrpb.org.uk/
July 18, 2001 For updates: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/phones 
						

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Care and maintenance
Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should 
be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you to fulfill any 
warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. 
When using your phone, battery, charger, or any accessory:
• Keep it and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small 
children.
• Keep it dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that 
will corrode electronic circuits.
• Do not use or store it in dusty, dirty areas as its moving parts can be 
damaged.
• Do not store it in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of 
electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics.
• Do not store it in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal 
operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which 
could damage the phones electronic circuit boards.
• Do not attempt to open it. Non-expert handling of the device could 
damage it.
• Do not drop, knock or shake it. Rough handling can break internal 
circuit boards.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents 
to clean it. Wipe it with a soft cloth that has been slightly dampened 
in a mild soap-and-water solution.
• Do not paint it. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent 
proper operation.
If the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory is not working properly, 
take it to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will 
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• Accessories
If you want to enhance your phone’s functionality, a range of accessories 
is available for you. You can select any of these items to help accommodate 
your specific communication needs. For availability of these and other 
accessories, contact your service provider.
A few practical rules for accessory operation
• Keep all accessories out of reach of small children.
• When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory, grasp and pull 
the plug, not the cord.
• Check regularly that any vehicle-installed accessories are mounted 
and are operating properly.
• Installation of any complex car accessories must be made by qualified 
personnel only.
• Use only batteries, chargers, and accessories that have been approved 
by the phone manufacturer. The use of any other types could invalidate 
any approval or warranty applying to the phone, and could be dangerous. 
Refer to “Batteries, chargers, and accessories” on page 111 for important 
battery usage information.
• Xpress-on™ covers
Your phone’s Xpress-on covers are available in several fashion colors. Extra 
covers may be purchased from your authorized Nokia dealer.
• Always store the phone with the covers attached.
• Before changing the covers, always switch off the phone and disconnect 
the phone from the charger or any other device.