Samsung SGH-T479B, User Manual

What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health 
effects of wireless phone RF? 
FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with 
groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority 
animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the 

effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). 
FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization 
international Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 
1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a 
detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of 
new research programs around the world. The Project has also helped 

develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. 
FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have 
a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to 
do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific 
oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and 
academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through 
contracts to independent investigators. The initial research will include 
both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA 
will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the 

context of the latest research developments around the world. 
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency 
energy from my wireless phone? 
If there is a risk from these products - 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 exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). Since time is a key factor 
in how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time 

spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure. 

“If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone 
every day, you could place more distance between your body and 
the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off 
dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset 
and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a 
wireless phone connected to a remote antenna. 

Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are 
harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these 
products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce 

your RF exposure from wireless phone use. 
What about children using wireless phones? 
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless 
phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to 
lower exposure to radio frequency energy (RF), the measures described 
above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones. 
Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance