Safety information

EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS

Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmit-ter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequen-cy (RF) signals.

In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:

• ANSI C95.1 (1992)
• NCRP Report 86 (1986)
• ICNIRP (1996)

*American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation Protection and Measure-ments; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection

Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engi-neers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).

The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards).

ANTENNA CARE

Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.

PHONE OPERATION

NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.

TIPS ON EFFICIENT OPERATION: For your phone to operate most efficiently:

• Extend your antenna fully.
• Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Con-tact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to op-erate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.

DRIVING

Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the ar-.17 eas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please:

• Give full attention to driving - driving safely is your first responsibility.
• Use hands-free operation, if available.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.

Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6") inches be maintained between a hand-held wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technolo-gy Research.

Persons with pacemakers:

• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON
• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket
• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference
• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately

Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider (or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives).

Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from exter-nal RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care fa-cilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.

AIRCRAFT

FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air.

Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft.

BLASTING AREAS

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a "blasting area" or in areas posted "Turn off two-way radio." Obey all signs and instructions.

POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmos-phere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as gasoline stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehi-cle engine.

For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag

An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.

Care and maintenance

This PCS telephone is the product of advanced engineering, design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you to enjoy this product for many years.

• Do not expose the phone to any extreme environment where the tem-perature or humidity is high.
• Do not expose or store in cold temperatures. When the phone warms up after switch on, to its normal temperature, moisture can form inside where it may damage the electrical parts.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the phone. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
• Do not expose the phone to water, rain or spilt beverages. It is not waterproof.
• Do not abuse this phone by dropping, knocking or violent shaking. Rough handling can damage it.
• Do not clean the phone with strong chemicals or solvents. Wipe it only with a soft, slightly dampened cloth.
• Do not place the telephone alongside computer discs, credit or travel cards or other magnetic media. The information contained on discs or cards may be affected by the phone.
• Do not connect incompatible products. The use of third party equip-ment or accessories, not made or authorized by Mitsubishi Electric, may invalidate the warranty of your phone and may be a safety risk.
• Do not remove the labels. The numbers on it are important for service and other related purposes.
• Do contact an authorized service center in the unlikely event of a defect.

Security codes

The phone and SIM card are delivered to you pre-programmed with codes that protect the phone and SIM card against unauthorized use.

When requested to enter any of the codes, key in the number (appears as * asterisks in the display) and press OK .

Keying mistakes can be erased by pressing Clear .

If you enter the wrong code an appropriate message will be displayed.

Codes supplied with the SIM card are:

PIN and PIN2 codes (4-8 digits)

The PIN (Personal Identity Number) is supplied with all SIM cards and protects the card against unauthorized use.
The PIN2 code, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to gain access to some features in the phone (such as fixed dialing numbers) for which another level of security is required.
If Enter PIN appears in the display, enter the code and press OK .
Entering the wrong PIN code three times in succession will disable the SIM card and the message SIM Blocked. Contact provider will appear in the display. To unblock the SIM you will need the PUK (PIN Unblock Key) code, obtainable only from your service provider.

PUK and PUK2 codes (8 digits)

The PUK code is supplied with the SIM card and is used to unblock a disabled SIM card.
When requested enter the PUK code and press OK . You will be requested to reset the PIN code. Follow the instruction in the display.
The PUK2 code is required to unblock the PIN2 code.

Code supplied by the airtime service provider

Call barring password (4 digits)

This password is used to bar various types of calls, made or re-ceived, from the phone. See page 45 for more details.

Code supplied by the manufacturer

Phonelock code (4 digits)

This code is set to all zeros on delivery and is user re-settable. Once changed it cannot be identified by the manufacturer over the phone. See page 54 for more details.

It is strongly recommended that you remember and make yourself fa-miliar with the purpose and operation of these codes.

Emergency calls

In the U.S., provided the phone has GSM service, emergency calls can be made by dialing 911. In Europe, provided the phone has GSM service, emergency calls can be made using the European standard emergency number, 112. Emergency calls can even be made if the phone is PIN or electronically locked or call barred. In some countries local emergency numbers can still be used for emergency purposes but the phone may have to contain a valid SIM card.
When making an emergency call remember to give all the necessary infor-mation as accurately as possible. The phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an emergency therefore do not cut off the call until told to do so.