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holsters, and similar accessories containing
metallic components may not be used. Body-
worn accessories that cannot maintain 0.39
inches (1cm) separation distance between
the user’s body and the back of the phone,
and have not been tested for typical body-
worn operations may not comply with FCC RF
exposure limits and should be avoided.
Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna
(Optional, if available.)
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements,
keep 8 inches (20 cm) between the user
/ bystander and vehicle-mounted external
antenna. For more information about RF
exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.
Caution
Use only the supplied antenna. Use of
unauthorized antennas (or modifications to the
antenna) could impair call quality, damage the
phone, void your warranty and/or violate FCC
regulations.
Don’t use the phone with a damaged antenna.
A damaged antenna could cause a minor
skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a
replacement antenna.
Consumer Information About Radio
Frequency Emissions
Your wireless phone, which contains a radio
transmitter and receiver, emits radio frequency
energy during use. The following consumer
information addresses commonly asked
questions about the health effects of wireless
phones.
Are wireless phones safe?
Scientific research on the subject of wireless
phones and radio frequency (“RF”) energy has
been conducted worldwide for many years,
and continues. In the United States, the Food
and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the
Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”)
set policies and procedures for wireless
phones. The FDA issued a website publication
on health issues related to cell phone usage
where it states, “The scientific community at
large … believes that the weight of scientific
evidence does not show an association
between exposure to radiofrequency (RF)
from cell phones and adverse health
outcomes. Still the scientific community does
recommend conducting additional research
to address gaps in knowledge. That research
is being conducted around the world and
FDA continues to monitor developments
in this field. You can access the joint FDA/
FCC website at http://www.fda.gov (under
“C” in the subject index, select Cell Phones
> Research). You can also contact the FDA
toll-free at (888) 463-6332 or (888) INFO-
FDA. In June 2000, the FDA entered into
a cooperative research and development
agreement through which additional scientific
research is being conducted. The FCC issued
its own website publication stating that
“there is no scientific evidence that proves
that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer
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