(1) The ICNIRP requirements are applicable in the following regions: Central America
(except Mexico), South America, North and South Africa, Pacific Asia (except Korea),
Australia.
(2) The European recommendation (1999/519/EC) is applicable in the following regions:
Europe, Israel.
The highest tested SAR value for this device compliance against the standard is
1.0W/kg. While there may be difference between the SAR levels on various modems
and at various positions, they all meet the relevant International guidelines and EU
requirement for RF (radio-waves) exposure.
For body-worn operation, the Modem meets EU exposure guidelines provided that it is
used with a non-metallic accessory with the handset at least 1.5cm from the body.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) considers that present scientific information
does not indicate the need for any special precautions for use of Modems. If
individuals are concerned, they might choose to limit their own or their children’s RF
exposure by limiting the length of calls, or using “hands-free” devices to keep Modems
away from the head and body (fact sheet n° 193). Additional information about
electromagnetic fields and public health are available on the following site:
http://www.who.int/peh-emf.
Although no danger relating to the use of telephone was ever proved, the World
Health Organisation advises as a precautionary measure to use your telephone with a
good level of network reception as indicated on the telephone display (4 to 5 bars). It
is also advised to keep the telephone, during communications, away from the belly of
pregnant women and from the lower abdomen for teenagers.
Your telephone is equipped with a built-in antenna. For optimal operation, you should
avoid touching it or degrading it.
Federal Communications Commission Notice (United States):
The SAR limit set by public authorities such as the Federal Communications
Commission of the US Government (FCC), or by Industry Canada, is 1.6 W/kg
averaged over 1 gram of body tissue. The highest tested SAR value for this device
compliance against the standard is 1.09 W/kg.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR
Level of the modem while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is
because the modem is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only
the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station antenna, the lower the power output of the modem.
While there may be differences between SAR levels of various modems and at various