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Governments around the world have adopted comprehensive international safety guidelines,
developed by scientific organizations, e.g. ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection) and IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.), through
periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. These guidelines establish permitted levels
of radio wave exposure for the general population. The levels include a safety margin designed to
assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health, and to account for any variations in
measurements.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the unit of measurement for the amount of radio frequency energy
absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. The SAR value is determined at the highest
certified power level in laboratory conditions, but the actual SAR level of the mobile phone while
operating can be well below this value. This is because the mobile phone is designed to use the
minimum power required to reach the network.
Variations in SAR below the radio frequency exposure guidelines do not mean that there are
variations in safety. While there may be differences in SAR levels among mobile phones, all Sony
Ericsson mobile phone models are designed to meet radio frequency exposure guidelines.
Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC
that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe
exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (that is, at the ear and worn on the
body) as required by the FCC for each model. For body worn operation, this phone has been tested
and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when the handset is positioned a minimum of 15 mm from
the body without any metal parts in the vicinity of the phone or when used with the original Sony
Ericsson body worn accessory intended for this phone. Use of other accessories may not ensure
compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
A separate leaflet with SAR information for this mobile phone model is included with the material that
comes with this mobile phone. This information can also be found, together with more information
on radio frequency exposure and SAR, on:
www.sonyericsson.com
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions :
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Radio Wave Exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Information
United States & Canada
THIS PHONE MODEL HAS BEEN CERTIFIED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
The SO905i mobile phones have been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for
exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed to
not exceed the limits* of exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by governmental authorities.
These limits establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are
based on standards that were developed by international scientific organizations through periodic
and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a safety margin designed to
assure the safety of all individuals, regardless of age and health.
