Section 1: health and safety information, Exposure to radio frequency (rf), Signals – Samsung SM-T537AYKAATT User Manual
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Section 1: Health and Safety Information
This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your Galaxy Tab. The terms
“GALAXY” or “mobile device” are used in this section to refer to your Galaxy Tab. Read this
information before using your mobile device.
This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi™ mode in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The FCC requires
that devices operating within 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used indoors, not outside, in order to
avoid interference with Mobile Satellite Services (MSS). Therefore, this device is restricted from
being used outdoors when operating in frequencies between 5.15-5.25 GHz.
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals
Although GALAXY is not a cell phone, it can operate on the same network as cell phones and can
use the same Radio Frequency (RF) signals to communicate with the network as a cell phone.
Therefore, although the following information refers specifically to RF exposure from wireless
phones, it may apply similarly to GALAXY when it is being used on a cell phone network.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published information for consumers relating to
Radio Frequency (RF) exposure from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes the following
information:
Do cell phones pose a health hazard?
Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will cause cancer or other serious health
hazards. The weight of scientific evidence has not linked cell phones with any health problems.
Cell phones emit low levels of Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Over the past 15 years, scientists have
conducted hundreds of studies looking at the biological effects of the radio frequency energy
emitted by cell phones. While some researchers have reported biological changes associated with
RF energy, these studies have failed to be replicated. The majority of studies published have failed
to show an association between exposure to radio frequency from a cell phone and health
problems.
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