Casio EXILIM C721 User Manual

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Safety

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.

k What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to

radiofrequency 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

radiofrequency 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

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