Sony Ericsson GR64 - Manual (Page 20)

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2.6.2 Radio Frequency (RF) exposure and SAR
Your wireless modem device is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver
(transceiver). When it is turned on, it emits low levels of radio frequency energy (also
known as radio waves or radio frequency fields).
Governments around the world have adopted comprehensive international safety
guidelines, developed by scientific organizations, e.g. ICNIRP (International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) and IEEE (The Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.), through periodic and thorough evaluation
of scientific studies. These guidelines establish permitted levels of radio wave
exposure for the general population. The levels include a safety margin designed to
assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health, and to account for any
variations in measurements.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the unit of measurement for the amount of radio
frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a transceiver. The SAR value is
determined at the highest certified power level in laboratory conditions, but the
actual SAR level of the transceiver while operating can be well below this value. This
is because the transceiver is designed to use the minimum power required to reach
the network.
The GR64 wireless modem device has been approved for applications where the
antenna is located >20cm from the body. In all other configurations the integrator is
responsible for meeting the local SAR regulations.
Integrators of the GR64 wireless modem device are responsible for ensuring that they
meet the SAR regulatory requirements of the countries in which they intend to
operate the device, and that their documentation contains the relevant SAR
declaration, certification information, and user guidance as appropriate.
More information on radio frequency exposure and SAR can be found at
www.sonyericsson.com .
2.6.3 Personal Medical Devices
Wireless modem devices may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers, hearing
aids and certain other implanted equipment. If a minimum distance of 15 cm (6
inches) is maintained between the GR64 module’s radiating antenna and a
pacemaker, the risk of interference is limited. If the integrator’s application is likely
to be situated in the vicinity of personnel, a suitable warning should be contained in
the equipment manual to this effect.
2.6.4 Disposal of Old Electronic Equipment