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For Your Safety
the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads and bodies of tablet users. The test
method uses a tissue-simulating model of the human head and body. Standardized
SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements
made at different laboratories on the same tablet. SAR is the measurement of the
amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of the
body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to
determine whether a tablet complies with safety guidelines.
9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency energy
from my tablet?
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
(RF) energy. Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives,
reducing the amount of time spent using a tablet will reduce RF exposure. If you must
conduct extended conversations using a wireless device 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
tablet away from your body or use a wireless device connected to a remote antenna.
Again, the scientific data does not demonstrate that tablets 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 tablet use.
10. What about children using tablets?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of tablets, including children
and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)
energy, the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using
tablets. Reducing the time of tablet use and increasing the distance between the user
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