Philips ISIS Cellular Telephone
(170-1220)                 Safety                     Faxback Doc. # 47361

Before you start:

Exposure to radio frequency signals

Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter
and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out frequency (RF)
signals.  In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of
the United States adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for
hand-held wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety
standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:

    ANSI C95.1 (1992)*
    NCRP Report 86 (1986)*
    ICNIRP (1996)*

Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of
the relevant scientific literature.  For example, over 120 scientists,
engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies,
and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI
Standard (C95.1).

The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those
standards).

* American National Standards Institute:  National Council on Radiation
  Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing
  Radiation Protection.

Antenna care

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

Phone operation

  Normal position

  Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed
  up and over your shoulder.

  Tips on efficient operation

  For your phone to operate most efficiently:

    If your phone has an extendible antenna, extend the antenna fully.

    Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use.
    Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone
    to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.

Driving

Some states or countries prohibit the use of wireless telephones while
driving.  Check the laws and regulations on their use in the areas where
you drive.  Always obey them.  Also, if using your phone while driving
please:

  Give full attention to driving - driving safely is your first
  responsibility;

  Use handsfree operation.  A car kit is available for your handsfree
  phone (see Accessories in Faxback Doc. # 47362);

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

Electronic devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals.  However,
certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals
from your wireless phone.

Pacemakers

The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum
separation of 6 in/15.24 cm be maintained between a handheld wireless
phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.

These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

Persons with pacemakers:

Should always keep the phone more than 6 inches / 15.24 cm from their
pacemaker when the phone is turned on;

Should not carry the phone in a shirt pocket;

Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for
interference;

If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn
your phone off immediately.

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of
your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF
energy.  Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information.

Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted
in these areas instruct you to do so.  Hospitals or health care facilities
may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor vehicles.  Check with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehicle.  You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

Posted facilities

Turn your phone off in any facility where posted notices so require.

Aircraft

FCC regulations in the United States and regulations in many other
countries prohibit using your phone while in the air.  Switch off your
phone before boarding an aircraft.

Blasting areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in
a "blasting area" or in areas posted:  "Turn off two-way radio".  Obey all
signs and instructions.

Potentially explosive atmospheres

Turn your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.  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 gasoline stations;
below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities,
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or
metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to
turn off your vehicle engine.

For vehicles equipped with an Air Bag

An air bag inflates with a great force.  DO NOT place objects, including
both installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air
bag or in the air bag deployment area.  If in-vehicle wireless equipment
is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could
result.

(BR/eb 4/29/98)