Motorola StarTac-6000 Wearable Cellular Telephone
(170-1234/35/36/37)        Safety                     Faxback Doc. # 51435

Read this information before using your wearable cellular telephone.

First introduced in 1984, the hand-held portable cellular telephone is one 
of the most exciting an innovative electronic products ever developed.  
With it you can stay in contact with your office, your 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 phne 
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 or 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 to 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 
U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed the adoption of this 
updated Standard.

The design of your phone complied 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, please observe the following guidelines.

If you 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.  Non-approved antennas, 
modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the phone, 
and violate FCC regulations

Safety Information

Batteries

CAUTION:  All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a
          conductive material, 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 protect against a short circuit when the
          battery is detached from the phone, your batteries are packed
          with a protective battery cover; please use this cover for
          storing your batteries when not in use (see Faxback Doc. #
          51437).

Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular telephones in the 
areas where you drive.  Some jurisdictions prohibit your using a cellular 
telephone while driving a vehicle.  Even if your jurisdiction does not 
have such a law, we strongly suggest that, for safety reasons, the driver 
use extreme caution when operating the cellular telephone while the 
vehicle is in motion.  Always obey them.  Also, when using the phone while 
driving, please:

  give full attention to driving,

  use hands-free operation, if available, and 

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

Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy.  However, RF 
energy from cellular telephones may affect inadequately shielded 
electronic equipment.

RF energy may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded 
electronic operating and entertainment systems in motor vehicles.

Check with the manufacturer or its representative to determine if these 
systems are adequately shielded from external RF energy.  You should also 
check with the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your 
vehicle.

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.

Aircraft

Turn your phone OFF before boarding any aircraft.

  Use it on the ground only with crew permission.

  Do not use it in the air.

To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, U.S. 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 prohibit 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 increase 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 remote control RF devices to set off 
explosives.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn off phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive 
atmosphere.  It is rare, but your phone or it 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; areas 
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or 
metal powers; and any other area where you would normally be advised to 
turn off your vehicle engine.

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

Vehicles using 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 Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales Division.

(EB 2/22/99)