Samsung Galaxy S III Important Information Manual page 7

If there is a risk from being exposed to radio
frequency energy (RF) from cell phones -
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 RF exposure.
• Reduce the amount of time spent using
your cell phone;
• Use speaker mode or a headset to place
more distance between your head and
the cell phone.
Hands-Free Kits
Hands-free kits may include audio or
Bluetooth® headsets and various types of
body-worn accessories such as belt-clips
and holsters. Combinations of these can be
used to reduce RF energy absorption from
cell phones.
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Headsets can substantially reduce
exposure because the phone is held
away from the head in the user's hand
or in approved body-worn accessories.
Cell phones marketed in the U.S. are
required to meet RF exposure compliance
requirements when used against the head
and against the body.
Because there are no known risks from
exposure to RF emissions from cell phones,
there is no reason to believe that hands-free
kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be
used for convenience and comfort. They
are also required by law in many states if
you want to use your phone while driving.
Cell Phone Accessories that Claim to
Shield the Head from RF Radiation
Because there are no known risks from
exposure to RF emissions from cell
phones, there is no reason to believe that
accessories which claim to shield the head
from those emissions reduce risks. Some
products that claim to shield the user from
RF absorption use special phone cases,
while others involve nothing more than a
metallic accessory attached to the phone.
Studies have shown that these products
generally do not work as advertised. Unlike
"hands-free" kits, these so-called "shields"
may interfere with proper operation of the
phone. The phone may be forced to boost
its power to compensate, leading to an
increase in RF absorption.
Important Health and Safety Information
Children and Cell Phones
The scientific evidence does not show a
danger to any users of cell phones from
RF exposure, including children and
teenagers. The steps adults can take to
reduce RF exposure apply to children and
teenagers as well.
• Reduce the amount of time spent on the
cell phone;
• Use speaker mode or a headset to place
more distance between the head and the
cell phone.
Some groups sponsored by other national
governments have advised that children
be discouraged from using cell phones
at all. For example, The Stewart Report
from the United Kingdom made such a
recommendation in December 2000.
In this report, a group of independent
experts noted that no evidence exists that
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