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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...

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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)...

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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...

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According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to 
substantiate their claim.
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...

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important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless 
phones, one that every user must uphold.
When driving 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. If available, these features help you 
to place your call without taking your attention off the road.
2.When available, use a hands-free...

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Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. 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 non-emergency 
wireless assistance number when necessary. If you see a 
broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken 
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Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at 
which you can hear adequately.
When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the 
people 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 headphones to block out background environmental 
noise. By blocking background...

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Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area 
and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use 
it, or when it may cause interference or danger. 
When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, 
read its users guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not 
connect incompatible products.As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are 
advised that for the satisfactory operation of...

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Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to 
suspect that interference is taking place;
Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your 
implantable medical device. If you have any questions about using 
your wireless phone with such a device, consult your health care 
provider.
For more information see:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) 
Regulations for Wireless Devices
On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal...

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is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is 
considered for best use.
 
In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating 
and the wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the 
two values equal M5. This is synonymous for T ratings. This 
should provide the hearing aid user with normal usage while 
using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone. 
Normal usage in this context is defined as a signal quality that 
is...