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8/18/2019 Show the Fine Print

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D O N ’ T WA N T Y O U

T O K N O W

W H AT T H E W I R E L E S S C O M PA N I E S

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T O K N O W I N T E R N AT I O N A L LYR E N O W N E D S C I E N T I S TD R . D E V R A D AV I S WA R N S

“Fine print warnings that

manufacturers include inpackaging with today’s smartphones, like the iPhone 4advise that phones canexceed the FCC guidelines if

kept in the pocket , but fewpeople are aware of this.”

S O U R C E

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A P P L E WA R N S

“Carry iPhone at least 5mm away from your body to ensureexposure levels remain at orbelow the astested levels.”



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- F R O M T H E S A M S U N G G A L A X Y S 5 M A N U A L

“Body-worn SAR testing has been carried out at aseparation distance of 1.0 cm . To meet RF

exposure guidelines during body-worn operation,

the device should be positioned at least thisdistance away from the body.”



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T H E G O O G L EN E X U S 5 M A N U A L

WA R N S

“This device meets RFexposure guidelines whenused either in the normal useposition against the ear orwhen positioned at least 1.5cm away from the body .When a carry case, belt clip orholder is used for bodywornoperation, it should notcontain metal and shouldposition the product at least1.5 cm away from your body.”



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AT & T WA R N S

“The telephone base shall be

installed and used such thatparts of the user’s body otherthan the hands are maintainedat a distance of approximately20 cm (8 inches) or more .”



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There is a veritable flood of new studies reportingsperm damage in humans and animals, leading tosubstantial concerns for fertility, reproduction andhealth of the offspring. Exposure levels are similar

to those resulting from wearing a cell phone onthe belt, or in the pants pocket.

I N 2 0 1 2 , T H E B I O I N I T I AT I V E R E P O RT

C O N C L U D E D

S O U R C E

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A N D I T ’ SN O T J U S T

P H O N E S


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- M O T O R O L A M B P 3 3 B A B Y

M O N I T O R M A N U A L

"The Baby unit shall be

installed and usedsuch that parts of theuser's body other thanthe hands aremaintained at adistance ofapproximately 20 cm

(8 inches) or more ."



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- I PA D M A N U A L

"to be sure that humanexposure to RF energy doesnot exceed the FCC, IC, andEuropean Union guidelines,always follow these instructionsand precautions: Orient the

device in portrait mode withthe Home button at thebottom of the display, or inlandscape mode with thecellular antenna away from

your body or other objects.”



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- F R O M T H E I PA D M A N U A L

“A small percentage of people may be susceptible to blackoutsor seizures (even if they have never had one before) when

exposed to flashing lights or light patterns such as when playing

games or watching video… To reduce risk of headaches,blackouts, seizures, and eyestrain, avoid prolonged use, holdiPad some distance from your eyes, use iPad in a well-lit room,

and take frequent breaks.”



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- W I R E L E S S H P P R I N T E R

M A N U A L

“In order to avoid thepossibility ofexceeding the FCCradio frequencyexposure limits, human

proximity to theantenna shall not beless than 20 cm (8inches) during normaloperation.”



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- F R O M T H E B E L K I N W I F I R O U T E R M A N U A L

“Caution: Exposure to Radiofrequency Radiation: The device shall be used insuch a manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is

minimized. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits setforth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and

operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and yourbody.”



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- X B O X 3 6 0 M A N U A L

"To comply with IC RF

exposure compliancerequirements, the antennaused for this transmittermust be installed to provide

a separation distance of atleast 20 cm from all personsand must not be co-locatedor operating in conjunctionwith any other antenna ortransmitter."

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S H O W T H E F I N E P R I N T. O R GT H AT ’ S W H Y W E C R E AT E D

F I N E P R I N T M AY P R O T E C T M A N U FA C T U R E R S L E G A L LY.L E T ' S P R O T E C T C O N S U M E R S I N R E A L I T Y.

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