Cellular Telephone
(170-1204/05/06)           Safety                     Faxback Doc. # 46524

Essential Information

IMPORTANT: READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR HAND-HELD PORTABLE
           CELLULAR TELEPHONE.

First introduced in 1984, the hand-held portable cellular telephone is one
of the most exciting and innovative electronic products ever developed.
With it, you can stay in contract with your office, you home, emergency
services and others.

For the safe and efficient operation of your phone, observe these
guidelines.

Your cellular telephone is a radio transmitter and receiver.  When it is
ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) energy. The phone
operates in the frequency range of 824 MHz to 894 MHz and employs commonly
used frequency modulation (FM) techniques.  When you use your phone, the
cellular system handling your call controls the power level at which your
phone transmits.  The power level can range from 0.006 of a watt to 0.6 of
a watt.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

In 1991, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and
in 1992, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) updated the 1982
ANSI Standard for Safety levels with respect to human exposure in RF
energy.  Over 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities,
government health agencies and industry, after reviewing the available
body of research, developed this updated Standard.  In March, 1993, the
Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) proposed the adoption of this
updated Standard.

The design of your phone complies with this updated Standard.

Of course, if you want to limit RF exposure even further than the updated
ANSI Standard, you may choose to control the duration of your calls and
operate your phone in the most power efficient manner.

Efficient Phone Operation

For your phone to operate at the lowest power level, consistent with
satisfactory call quality:

If your phone has an extendible antenna, extend it fully.  Some models
allow you to place a call with the antenna retracted.  However, your phone
operates more efficiently with the antenna fully extended.

Hold the phone as you would any other telephone.  While speaking directly
into the mouthpiece, position the antenna up and over your shoulder.

Do not hold the antenna when the phone is in use.  Holding the antenna
affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power
level than needed.

Antenna Care and Replacement

Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna.  If a damaged antenna comes
into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result.  Replace a damaged
antenna immediately.  Consult your manual to see if you may change the
antenna yourself.  If so, use only a manufacturer approved antenna.
Otherwise, take your phone to a qualified service center for repair.

Use only the supplied or approved antenna.  Unauthorized antennas,
modifications or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC
regulations.

Batteries

CAUTION:  All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if
          conductive materials, such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains,
          touches exposed terminals.  The material may complete an
          electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.
          Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when
          placing it inside your pocket, purse or other container with
          metal objects.  To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal
          objects to contact or short circuit the battery terminals.

Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular telephones in the
area where you drive.  Always obey them.  Also, when using your phone
while driving, please:

  Give full attention to driving.

  Use Hands-Free Operation, if available, and

  Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
  conditions so require.

Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment - for example, equipment in hospitals and
cars - is shielded from RF energy.  However, RF energy from cellular
telephones may effect malfunctioning or improperly shielded electronic
equipment.

Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices (such as
pacemakers, hearing aids, etc.) to determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF energy.

Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted
in the areas instruct you to do so.  Hospitals or health care facilities
may be using remote RF monitoring equipment.

RF energy may affect malfunctioning or improperly shielded electronic
systems in motor vehicles.  Check with your vehicle manufacturer's
representative to determine if they are adequately shielded from external
RF energy.

Aircraft

Turn your phone OFF before boarding any aircraft.

  Use it on the ground with crew permission.

  Do not use it in the air.

To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a
crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent
interference with cellular systems, FCC regulations prohibits using your
phone while the plane is in the air.

Children

Do not allow children to play with your phone.  It is not a toy.  Children
could hurt themselves or others (by poking themselves or others in the eye
with the antenna, for example).  Children also could damage the phone, or
make calls that increases your telephone bills.

Blasting Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your unit OFF when
in a "blasting area" or in areas posted:  "Turn off two-way radio".
Construction crews often use remove control RF devices to set off
explosives.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere.  It is rare, but your phone or its accessories could
generate sparks.  Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always,
clearly marked.  They include: fueling areas such as gas stations, below
deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or
metal powders.

Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the
compartment of your vehicle which contains your phone or accessories.

Vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane)
must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).  For a
copy of this standard, contact the National Fire Protection Association.
One Batterymarch, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn.: Publications Sales Division.

Magnetic Storage Media

Your phone contains a magnet.  Do not place your phone in close proximity
to magnetic storage media such as diskettes or credit cards for extended
periods of time.

The design of the cellular telephone complies with all applicable RF
Safety Standards.

The unit meets the standards and recommendations for the protection of
public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy established by governmental
bodies and other qualified organizations, such as the following:

  National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).
  Report 86

  Department of Health and Welfare Canada Safety Code 6

  Verband Deutscher Elektroingenieure (VDE) DIN-0848

  Directives of the European community, Directorate General V in Matters
  of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Energy.

  National Radiological Protection Board of the United Kingdom.
  G5-11, 1988.

(LB/EB 2/18/98)