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About RF exposure and Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) RF exposure and Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) SAR data information is provided for residents in countries that have adopted the SAR limits recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) or the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The ICNIRP specifies a SAR limit of 2 W/kg averaged over ten (10) grams of body tissue while the IEEE specifies a SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over one (1) gram of body tissue. These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The SAR values and test distances differ depending on the measuring method, the device tested (phone or tablet), and if the Wi-Fi hotspot functionality is used, but only the highest SAR values are presented. The WHO (World Health Organization) has stated that current scientific information does not indicate the need for special precautions regarding the use of tablets and phones. For more information on this topic, please visit who.int/emf and refer to Fact sheet No. 193 who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193 Electromagnetic fields and public health: mobile phones. Additional SAR-related information can also be found on the Mobile Manufacturers Forum EMF website at emfexplained.info. For further region specific information about exposure to radio waves (SAR), please select your region: Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, USA & Virgin Islands (CA, GU, PR, US, VI) This device has been certified in compliance with the government´s requirements for exposure to radio waves. In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for devices used by the public is 1.6 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over one gram of body tissue. The standard incorporates a margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. India (IN) This device has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves as per the relevant Indian SAR standard (refer to Office Memorandum No. 18-10/2008-IP, Government of India, Ministry of Communications and IT, Department of Telecommunications, Investment Promotion), which states that the SAR level for mobile devices shall be limited to 1.6 Watt/Kg, averaged over a mass of 1 gram of body tissue. For more information about SAR and radio frequency exposure, go to: blogs.sonymobile.com/about-us/ sustainability/health-and-safety/sar/. Usage advisory • It is recommended to use a wireless handsfree system (headphone, headset) with a low-power Bluetooth emitter when making a call. • It is recommended to use a mobile device with a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) that complies with the applicable safety requirements. • For children, adolescents, and pregnant women, it is recommended to keep each call short or to send a text message instead. • Use the mobile device in an area with good signal quality. • For persons utilizing active medical implants, it is recommended that the mobile device be kept at least 15 cm away from the implant during use. Israel (IL) This information is based mainly on the information published by the official authorities in the State of Israel (the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Environmental Protection, and the Ministry of Communication). It is recommended to get updated information from the website of the Ministry of Health and to act according to its recommendations. The web address is www.health.gov.il. 20 Internet version. For personal use only.