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Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola E550 GSM wireless phone. Headset Jack Menu Key Left Soft Key Right Soft Key Perform function Perform function in lower left in lower right display.
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Check It Out! Handsfree Speaker (on back of Mirror phone) Aim camera lens for self portraits. External Display Camera Lens View incoming Record video call information. clips & take photos. Feature Description Record Video Record a video clip: Press M > Clip >...
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Feature Description Set Photo as Assign a photo to a phonebook entry to allow Picture ID picture caller ID: Take photo, then press ( + ) STORE > Apply as Phonebook Entry Send Send a multimedia message with Multimedia pictures, animations, sounds, and Message videos: M >...
RF energy. When you communicate with your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level at which your phone transmits. Your Motorola phone is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of human beings to RF energy.
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Motorola may exceed RF energy exposure guidelines. If you do not use one of the body-worn accessories approved or supplied by Motorola, and are not using the phone held in the normal use position, ensure the phone and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5 centimetres) from your body when...
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Facilities Turn off your phone in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. These facilities may include hospitals or health care facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your phone when on board an aircraft.
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Use While Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of phones in the area where you drive. Always obey them. When using your phone while driving, please: • Give full attention to driving and to the road. • Use hands-free operation, if available. •...
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(short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, bag, or other container with metal objects. Use only Motorola original batteries and chargers. Your battery or phone may contain symbols, defined as follows: Symbol Definition Important safety information will follow.
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or playing video games. These seizures or blackouts may occur even if a person never had a previous seizure or blackout. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history of such occurrences, please consult with your doctor before playing video games on your phone or enabling a blinking- lights feature on your phone.
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European Union Directives Conformance Statement Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in compliance with • The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC • All other relevant EU Directives IMEI: 350034/40/394721/9 0168 Product Approval Type: MC2-41H14 Number The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number.
About This Guide This guide describes the basic features of your Motorola wireless phone. To obtain another copy of this guide, see the Motorola Web site at: http://hellomoto.com. Selecting a Menu Feature Use the menu system to access your phone’s features. This guide...
Optional Accessories This label identifies a feature that requires an optional Motorola Original™ accessory. Installing the SIM Card Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory. Caution: Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing your SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt.
Caution: To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal objects to contact or short-circuit the battery terminals. To maximise your battery’s performance: • Always use Motorola Original batteries and battery chargers. The phone warranty does not cover damage caused from using non-Motorola batteries and/or battery chargers.
Warning: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. Installing the Battery Your phone is designed to use only Motorola Original batteries and accessories. Note: Your phone is shipped with a protective clear plastic liner covering the battery door latch. Remove the liner to ensure that the battery door attaches and closes properly.
Charging the Battery New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you can use your phone, you need to install and charge the battery as described below. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. Action 1 Insert the travel charger plug into your phone with the release tab facing up.
Turning Your Phone On Action 1 Open your phone. 2 Press and hold the power key P for 2 seconds to turn the phone Note: It may take up to 4 seconds for the display to illuminate after you turn the phone on. 3 If necessary, enter your SIM card PIN code and press ( + ) to unlock the SIM card.
• increase or decrease the ringer volume setting when the home screen is visible (flip must be open) Tip: At the lowest volume setting, press the down volume key once to switch to vibrate alert. Press it again to switch to silent alert.
If the phone flip is not active: Press 1 N or ( + ) answer the call ANSWER end the call and “hang up” the phone when you are finished Viewing Your Phone Number To view your phone number from the home screen, press M # . While you are on a call, press M >...
Highlight Features You can do much more with your phone than make and receive calls! Recording and Playing Video Clips You can record a video clip with your phone, and send it to other wireless phone users in a multimedia message. Recording a Video Clip To activate your phone’s video camera: Find the Feature...
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Point the camera lens at the video subject, then: Press ( + ) begin video recording CAPTURE ( + ) stop video recording STOP ( + ) view storage options STORE If you choose to store the video, continue to step 4. ( - ) delete the video and return to active DISCARD...
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The video clip displays in the video clip playback screen. Press S up or Timer indicates down to pause % played. VIDEO or play video CLIP clip. AREA Press DETAILS (+) to view video clip Video Clip Name Press S left information.
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When in playback the following options are available: Option Description Record a Video Clip. View video clip information. Details Delete the selected video clip or all Delete marked video clips. Move selected video clip or marked Move video clips to another device, and delete original video(s) from phone memory.
Taking and Sending a Photo To activate your phone’s camera: M > Find the Feature > Multimedia Camera The active viewfinder image appears on your display. Press S up or down to zoom in or out. IMAGE AREA Photo Storage Press S left Space Used or right to...
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Press scroll to Send in Message Store Only Apply as Wallpaper Apply as Screen Saver Apply as Phonebook Entry ( + ) perform the storage option SELECT Using the Auto Timer Activate the camera and then press M > . Press Auto-Timed Capture S left or right to set a 5 or 10 second timer delay, then press ( + ).
Sending a Multimedia Message A Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) multimedia message contains one or more pages with text and embedded media objects (including photos, pictures, animations, sounds, voice records, and video clips). You can send a multimedia message to other wireless phone users, and to email addresses.
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Press 10 S scroll to Insert ( + ) display a list of items you can insert SELECT 12 S scroll to New Page ( + ) insert a new page after the current SELECT page Repeat steps 1 to 8 to enter contents for the new page.
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Press ( + ) add a phonebook entry to the list of recipients Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add additional phonebook entries to the list. ( + ) select SELECT [One Time Entry] [New Phonebook Entry] ( + ) store the numbers/addresses DONE scroll to...
Press ( + ) or activate/deactivate the delivery ( + ) report REMOVE ( - ) return to the message editor DONE ( + ) send the message SEND view message details, save the message in the drafts folder, or cancel the message Receiving a Multimedia Message When you receive a multimedia message or letter, your...
® Using a Bluetooth Wireless Connection Your phone supports Bluetooth wireless connections. You can set up a wireless link with a Bluetooth headset or handsfree car kit, or connect to a computer or hand-held device to exchange and synchronise data. Turning Bluetooth On or Off The preferred method for connecting your phone to a Bluetooth headset or handsfree car kit is to turn on Bluetooth on your phone,...
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Your phone scans for and displays a list of device(s) located within range of the phone. Note: If your phone is already connected to a device, you must disconnect from it to search for other devices. To connect to a device, highlight the device name and press ( + ).
Learning to Use Your Phone See page 1 for a basic phone diagram. Using the Display The home screen is displayed when you are not on a call or using the menu. You must be in the home screen to dial a phone number. Service Provider Messages Date...
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Notes: • Your home screen may appear different than shown. For example, the menu feature icons normally are hidden to allow a better view of the wallpaper image. You can still select the menu icons when they are hidden from view. To show or hide menu icons, see page 84.
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The following status indicators can display: 5. Call 6. Messaging 4. Roam Status Presence 7. Message 3. Signal 8. Battery Service Provider Strength Level 10/15/04 2. GPRS 9. Ring Style 1. Data 10. Location Transmission STYLES VIDEO 1. Data Transmission Indicator – Shows connection and data transmission status.
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2. GPRS Indicator – Shows that your phone is using a high-speed General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network connection. GPRS allows faster data transfer speeds. Other indicators can include: * = GPRS PDP context , = GPRS packet data active available 3.
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6. Messaging Presence Indicator – Shows when instant messaging is active. Indicators can include: P = IM active I = available for IM _ = busy Q = invisible to IM J = available for phone X = offline calls When a Java™...
10. Location Indicator – Your phone may be able to send location information to the network during an emergency call. Indicators show when your phone is sending location information: Ö = location on Ñ = location off Using the 5-Way Navigation Key Press the 5-way navigation key S up, down, left, or right to scroll through the menu system, highlight menu items,...
Using Menus From the home screen, press M to enter the main menu. Highlighted Menu Feature Menu Key Icon Games & Apps Enter menu system, or open Right Soft Key a sub-menu. Perform right EXIT SELECT function. Left Soft Key 5-Way Navigation Perform left Key with Centre...
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The following icons represent features that may display in the main menu, depending on your service provider and service subscription options. Menu Menu Icon Feature Icon Feature Phonebook Recent Calls Messages Office Tools É Games & Apps Web Access á Multimedia ã...
• In an alphabetised list, press a key repeatedly to cycle through the letters on the key and highlight the closest matching list option. • When an option has a list of possible values, press S left or right to scroll through and select a value. •...
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The message centre lets you compose text messages. Press M to For indicator descriptions, open see following sub-menu. section. Press INSERT (+) to Flashing cursor insert a quick note, picture, indicates or sound. insertion point. CANCEL INSERT Press CANCEL (-) to exit without making changes.
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Setting Primary and Secondary Text Entry Modes You can set different primary and secondary text entry modes, and easily switch between modes when you enter data or compose a message. Press M > in a text entry screen. Select Entry Setup Primary Setup , and choose: Secondary Setup...
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Tap, all capital letters iTAP, no capital letters iTAP, capitalise next letter only iTAP, all capital letters The following indicators identify entry mode: Numeric Symbol W = numeric mode [ = symbol mode ® Using iTAP Mode iTAP mode lets you enter words using one keypress per letter. The iTAP software combines your keypresses into common words, and predicts each word as you enter it.
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Press 3 S up accept the predicted word completion, followed by a space enter the highlighted combination, followed by a space ( + ) select the highlighted combination, SELECT with no space You can press keypad keys to add more letters at the end of the combination.
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Entering Novel Words in iTAP Mode You may enter a word that the iTAP software does not recognise. If your word is not shown as a letter combination choice at the bottom of the display: Action ( - ) one or more times to delete letters, until 1 Press DELETE you see a letter combination at the bottom of the display that...
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If necessary, press # in a text entry screen to switch to mode. An indicator shows which mode is active (see page 45). If is not set as the entry mode, see Tap Extended Primary Secondary page 45. Tap Mode Text Entry Rules •...
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In a text entry screen, you can press # to switch entry modes. An indicator shows which mode is active (see page 45). If is not set as the entry mode, see Tap Extended Primary Secondary page 45. For example, if you press 8 one time, your phone displays: Character After displays at...
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Character Chart Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with Tap Extended mode. . 1 ? ! , @ _ & ~ : ; " - ( ) ' ¿ ¡ % £ $ ¥ + x * / \ [ ] = >...
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Using Symbol Mode In a text entry screen, press # to switch entry modes until the symbol indicator [ displays. Press 1 keypad keys show possible symbol combinations (one press per at the bottom of the display symbol) 2 S left or right highlight the combination you want ( + ) select the highlighted combination...
# % * + - x * / = > < # § enter a space (hold to enter a return) change text entry mode (hold for default) Note: This chart may not reflect the exact character set available on your phone. In an email or Web address editor, 1 first shows common characters for that editor.
Using the External Display When the flip is closed, the external display shows time and phone status information. It also displays messages to notify you of incoming calls and other events. You can perform the following functions in the external display. Setting Phone Ring Style Press 1 volume keys...
Using the Handsfree Speaker When you activate your phone’s integrated handsfree speaker, you can talk to the other party without holding the phone to your ear. ( + ) to turn the handsfree speaker on or off during a Press SPEAKER call.
Locking and Unlocking Your Phone You can lock your phone manually or set the phone to lock automatically whenever you turn it off. To use a locked phone, you must enter the unlock code. A locked phone still rings or vibrates for incoming calls or messages, but you must unlock it to answer.
Setting Your Phone to Lock Automatically You can set your phone to lock every time you turn it off: Find the Feature M > > > Settings Security Phone Lock > > Automatic Lock Press 1 keypad keys enter your unlock code ( + ) activate automatic lock If You Forget a Code, PIN, or Password...
Using the Phonebook This section describes basic phonebook operations. For more information about using the phonebook, see page 81 and the More Here guide (described on page 15). Storing a Phone Number Enter a phone number in the home screen, then press ( + ) to STORE create a phonebook entry with that number.
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Sorting Phonebook Entries Press M > , press M > > , then select Phonebook Setup Sort by whether you want to sort the phonebook list by Name Speed No. , or Voice Name Email When sorting by name, you can view numbers or just the Primary number for each name.
Setting Up Your Phone Setting a Ring Style You can set the following ring styles on your phone: • Loud • Soft • Vibrate • Vibe & Ring • Silent Each ring style is a profile that uses a different set of ring tone alerts or vibration alerts to notify you of incoming calls, text messages, and other events.
Changing the Call Alert You can change the alert that a ring style uses to notify you of incoming calls or other events. Any changes you make are saved to the ring style profile. Find the Feature M > > Settings Ring Styles >...
Setting a Wallpaper Image Set a photo, picture, or animation as a wallpaper (background) image in your phone’s home screen. The wallpaper image appears as a faint watermark in text and menu displays. Find the Feature M > > Settings Personalise >...
Setting a Screen Saver Image Set a photo, picture, or animation as a screen saver image. The screen saver image displays when the flip is open and no activity is detected for a period of time. If necessary, the image shrinks to fill the display.
Changing Phone Skin Change the look and feel of your phone’s user interface by selecting a different skin setting. M > Find the Feature > > Settings Personalise Skin > skin Your phone displays the new skin. Setting a Phone Theme A phone theme consists of a bundled set of image and sound files with a specific theme (such as a special event or cartoon character) that you can apply collectively to your phone.
Deleting a Theme You cannot delete the preloaded themes on your phone. To delete one or all of the themes that you have downloaded and installed: Find the Feature M > > > theme Multimedia Themes Press open the menu Theme scroll to Delete...
Setting Display Brightness M > Find the Feature > Settings Initial Setup > Brightness Adjusting the Backlight Set the amount of time that the display and keypad backlights remain on. M > Find the Feature > Settings Initial Setup > Backlight Note: Your phone’s display normally is visible only when the display backlight is on, or when the display is viewed in direct...
Storing Your Name and Phone Number To store or edit your name and phone number information on your SIM card: Find the Feature M > > Settings Phone Status > My Tel. Numbers Shortcut: Press M # from the home screen to view and edit your name and phone number(s).
Calling Features For basic instructions on how to make and answer calls, see page 21. Turning Off a Call Alert You can turn off your phone’s incoming call alert before answering the call. Action 1 Press the volume keys to turn off the alert. 2 Open the flip (or press the button on a handsfree headset) to answer the call.
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Press scroll to an entry Note: means the call connected. < call the entry’s number ( + ) view entry details (such as time and VIEW date of call) open the to perform Last Calls Menu other procedures can include the following options: Last Calls Menu Option Description...
Option Description Send the number to the network as DTMF Send Tones tones. Note: This option displays only during a call. Talk and then send a fax in the Talk then Fax same call (see page 90). Redialling a Number Press view the dialled calls list scroll to the entry you want to call...
Returning an Unanswered Call Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls, and displays: • the missed call indicator û • , where is the number of missed calls X Missed Calls Press ( + ) display the received calls list VIEW select a call to return make the call...
Putting a Call On Hold or Mute Press M > put all active calls on hold Hold M > mute all active calls Mute Using Call Waiting When you are on a call, an alert tone sounds to indicate that you have received a second call. Press answer the new call ( + )
Using Caller ID (Incoming Calls) Calling line identification (caller ID) displays the phone number for incoming calls in your phone’s external and internal displays. The phone displays the caller’s name (and picture ID, if available) when the name is stored in your phonebook, or when caller ID information is not available.
Calling With 1-Touch Dial To call phonebook entries 1 to 9, press and hold the single-digit speed dial number for one second. You can set 1-touch dial to call the entries in your phone memory phonebook or the SIM card phonebook: M >...
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Receiving a Voicemail Message When you receive a voicemail message, your phone displays the voicemail message indicator t and the notification. New VoiceMail Press ( + ) listen to the message CALL The phone calls your voicemail phone number. If no voicemail number is stored, your phone prompts you to store a number.
Changing the Active Line Change the active phone line to make and receive calls from your other phone number. Note: This feature is available only for dual-line-enabled SIM cards. M > Find the Feature > Settings Phone Status > Active Line The active line indicator in the display shows the current active phone line (see page 38).
Phone Features Main Menu This is the standard main menu layout. Menu organisation and feature names may vary on your phone. Not all features may be available on your phone. Phonebook Games & Apps á Recent Calls Web Access • Received Calls •...
Settings Menu Personalise Phone Status • Home Screen • My Tel. Numbers • Main Menu • Credit Info/Available • Skin • Active Line • Greeting • Battery Meter • Wallpaper • Other Information • Screen Saver Headset • Quick Dial •...
Feature Quick Reference This section helps you locate and use additional phone features that are not described in this guide. For more detailed information, see the More Here guide (described on page 15). Calling Features Feature Description Conference During a call: Dial next number, press N , press Call ( - ).
Feature Description Call Barring Restrict outgoing or incoming calls: M > > > Settings Security Call Barring Messages Feature Description Send Text Send a text message: Message M > > Messages Create Message > New Short Message Send Send a multimedia message: Multimedia M >...
Feature Description Store Message Go to a multimedia message page, Objects or highlight an object in a letter, then: M > Store Phonebook Feature Description Add New Entry Add a new entry to the phonebook: M > Phonebook M > >...
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Feature Description Set Picture ID View phonebook entries as text list, or with View picture caller ID photos: M > Phonebook M > > > view name Setup View by Set Category Set the category for a phonebook entry: for Entry M >...
Feature Description Create Group Create a group mailing list as a phonebook Mailing List entry: M > Phonebook M > > Mailing List Personalising Features Feature Description Ringer IDs Activate distinctive ring alerts assigned to phonebook entries: M > > >...
Feature Description Show or Hide Show or hide menu feature icons in the home Menu Icons screen: M > > > Settings Personalise Home Screen > > Home Keys Icons Change Soft Change soft key labels and menu feature Keys & Menu icons in the home screen M >...
Feature Description From the conversation display: Conversation M > End Conversation Log Out Log out of instant messaging: Select from the Log Out IM Online menu. Chat Feature Description Start Chat Start a new chat session: M > Chat M > New Chat Receive Chat When you receive a chat request:...
Feature Description Read Email Read a new email message that Message you have received: Press ( + ). READ Menu Features Feature Description Language Set menu language: M > > > Settings Initial Setup Language Master Reset Reset all options except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer: M >...
Special Dialling Features Feature Description Fixed Dial Turn fixed dialling on or off: M > > > Settings Security Fixed Dial Use the fixed dial list: M > > Office Tools Dialling Services > Fixed Dial Service Dial Dial service phone numbers: M >...
The amount of network connection time you track on your resettable timer may not equal the amount of time for which you are billed by your service provider. For billing information, please contact your service provider directly. Feature Description Call Times View call timers: M >...
Feature Description Voice Dial Enable voice dial with headset (headset) send/end key: M > > > Settings Headset Voice Dial Auto Handsfree Automatically route calls to a car kit (car kit) when connected: M > > Settings Car Settings > Auto Handsfree Power-Off Set the phone to stay on for a period...
Feature Description Talk Then Fax Connect your phone to the device, enter the number, press M > > , then Dialling Menu Talk Then Fax press N to make the call. ® Bluetooth Wireless Connections Feature Description Make Phone Allow a Bluetooth device to discover Visible to Other your phone: M >...
Feature Description Move Move a multimedia object to another Multimedia device: Object to Highlight the object, press Device M > , select the device name. Move Caution: Moving an object deletes the original object from your phone. Send Data to Copy a phonebook entry, datebook Another Device event, or bookmark to another...
Personal Organiser Features Feature Description Set Alarm Set an alarm: M > > Office Tools Alarm Clock Turn Off Alarm Turn off alarm: ( - ) or O Press DISABLE Set 8-minute delay: ( + ) Press SNOOZE Add New Add a new event to the datebook: Datebook M >...
Feature Description Play Voice Play back a voice record: Record M > > > voice record Office Tools Voice Records Calculator Calculate numbers: M > > Office Tools Calculator Currency Convert currency: Converter M > > Office Tools Calculator M > Exchange Rate ( + ), enter Enter exchange rate, press...
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Feature Description Manage Manage pictures and animations: Pictures M > > Multimedia Pictures Manage Manage ring tones and music that you have Sounds downloaded or composed: M > > Multimedia Sounds Edit Sounds Edit MIDI-based sound files that you can use With MotoMixer with your phone: M >...
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Feature Description Launch Game Launch a Java game or application: or Application M > , highlight the Games & Apps application, press ( + ). SELECT Create Ring Create ring tones that you can use with your Tones phone: M > >...
Specific Absorption Rate Data This model phone meets international standards for exposure to radio waves Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
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2 CENELEC is a European Union standards body. 3 Additional related information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product. Specific Absorption Rate Data - 97...