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a) The Product has been subjected to abnormal use, abnormal conditions,

improper storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorized
modifications, unauthorized connections, unauthorized repair, misuse,
neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts
which are not the fault of Nokia, including damage caused by shipping.

b) The Product has been damaged from external causes such as collision with

an object, or from fire, flooding, sand, dirt, windstorm, lightning, earthquake
or damage from exposure to weather conditions, an Act of God, or battery
leakage, theft, blown fuse, or improper use of any electrical source, damage
caused by computer or internet viruses, bugs, worms, Trojan Horses,
cancelbots or damage caused by the connection to other products not
recommended for interconnection by Nokia.

c) Nokia was not advised in writing by the Consumer of the alleged defect or

malfunction of the Product within fourteen (14) days after the expiration
of the applicable limited warranty period.

d) The Product serial number plate or the enhancement data code has been

removed, defaced or altered.

e) The defect or damage was caused by the defective function of the cellular

system or by inadequate signal reception by the external antenna, or
viruses or other software problems introduced into the Product.

8. Nokia does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Product.

If a problem develops during the limited warranty period, the Consumer shall
take the following step-by-step procedure:

a) The Consumer shall return the Product to the place of purchase for repair

or replacement processing.

b) If “a” is not convenient because of distance (more than 50 miles) or for

other good cause, the Consumer shall ship the Product prepaid and
insured to Nokia. See www.nokiausa.com/support for the address of the
repair center nearest you.

c) The Consumer shall include a return address, daytime phone number and/

or fax number, complete description of the problem, proof of purchase
and service agreement (if applicable). Expenses related to removing the
Product from an installation are not covered under this limited warranty.

d) The Consumer will be billed for any parts or labor charges not covered by

this limited warranty. The Consumer will be responsible for any expenses
related to reinstallation of the Product.

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e) Nokia will repair the Product under the limited warranty within 30 days

after receipt of the Product. If Nokia cannot perform repairs covered under
this limited warranty within 30 days, or after a reasonable number of
attempts to repair the same defect, Nokia at its option, will provide a
replacement Product or refund the purchase price of the Product less a
reasonable amount for usage. In some states the Consumer may have the
right to a loaner if the repair of the Product takes more than ten (10) days.
Please contact the Customer Service Center at Nokia at the telephone
number listed at the end of this warranty if you need a loaner and the repair
of the Product has taken or is estimated to take more than ten (10) days.

f) If the Product is returned during the limited warranty period, but the problem

with the Product is not covered under the terms and conditions of this
limited warranty, the Consumer will be notified and given an estimate of
the charges the Consumer must pay to have the Product repaired, with all
shipping charges billed to the Consumer. If the estimate is refused, the
Product will be returned freight collect. If the Product is returned after the
expiration of the limited warranty period, Nokia’s normal service policies
shall apply and the Consumer will be responsible for all shipping charges.

9. You (the Consumer) understand that the product may consist of refurbished

equipment that contains used components, some of which have been
reprocessed. The used components comply with Product performance and
reliability specifications.

10. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE OR USE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE FOREGOING
LIMITED WRITTEN WARRANTY. OTHERWISE, THE FOREGOING LIMITED
WARRANTY IS THE CONSUMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NOKIA SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF ANTICIPATED BENEFITS OR PROFITS,
LOSS OF SAVINGS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOSS OF
USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, COST OF CAPITAL,
COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES, DOWNTIME, THE CLAIMS
OF ANY THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING CUSTOMERS, AND INJURY TO PROPERTY,
RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM
BREACH OF THE WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT
TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, EVEN IF NOKIA KNEW
OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOKIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY, OR LOSS OF
USE DURING THE PERIOD THAT THE PRODUCT IS BEING REPAIRED.

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11. Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts, so the

one year warranty limitation may not apply to you (the Consumer). Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental and consequential damages,
so certain of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you (the
Consumer). This limited warranty gives the Consumer specific legal rights and
the Consumer may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

12. Nokia neither assumes nor authorizes any authorized service center or any

other person or entity to assume for it any other obligation or liability beyond
that which is expressly provided for in this limited warranty including the
provider or seller of any extended warranty or service agreement.

13. This is the entire warranty between Nokia and the Consumer, and supersedes

all prior and contemporaneous agreements or understandings, oral or written,
relating to the Product, and no representation, promise or condition not
contained herein shall modify these terms.

14. This limited warranty allocates the risk of failure of the Product between the

Consumer and Nokia. The allocation is recognized by the Consumer and is
reflected in the purchase price.

15. Any action or lawsuit for breach of warranty must be commenced within

eighteen (18) months following purchase of the Product.

16. Questions concerning this limited warranty may be directed to:

Nokia Inc.
Telephone: 1-888-NOKIA-2U (1-888-665-4228)
Facsimile: (813) 249-9619
TTY/TDD Users Only: 1-800-24-NOKIA (1-800-246-6542)
Website: www.nokiausa.com/support

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■ Appendix A Message from the CTIA

(Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association)
to all users of mobile phones

© 2001 Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association. All Rights Reserved.
1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036.
Phone: (202) 785-0081

Safety is the most important call you will ever make.

A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use

Tens of millions of people in the U.S. today take advantage of the unique combination
of convenience, safety and value delivered by the wireless telephone. Quite simply,
the wireless phone gives people the powerful ability to communicate by voice—
almost anywhere, anytime—with the boss, with a client, with the kids, with
emergency personnel or even with the police. Each year, Americans make billions
of calls from their wireless phones, and the numbers are rapidly growing. But an
important responsibility accompanies those benefits, one that every wireless
phone user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. A
wireless phone can be an invaluable tool, but good judgment must be exercised
at all times while driving a motor vehicle—whether on the device or not.The basic
lessons are ones we all learned as teenagers. Driving requires alertness, caution
and courtesy. It requires a heavy dose of basic common sense—keep your head
up, keep your eyes on the road, check your mirrors frequently and watch out for
other drivers. It requires obeying all traffic signs and signals and staying within
the speed limit. It means using seatbelts and requiring other passengers to do the
same. But with wireless phone use, driving safely means a little more. This brochure
is a call to wireless phone users everywhere to make safety their first priority
when behind the wheel of a car. Wireless telecommunications is keeping us in touch,
simplifying our lives, protecting us in emergencies and providing opportunities to
help others in need. When it comes to the use of wireless phones, safety is your
most important call.

Wireless Phone Safety Tips
Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a wireless phone which
should be easy to remember.

1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and

redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of
valuable features most phones offer, including automatic redial and memory.
Also, work to memorize the device keypad so you can use the speed dial
function without taking your attention off the road.

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2. When available, use a hands-free device. A number of hands-free wireless phone

accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an installed
mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker phone accessory, take
advantage of these devices if available to you.

3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Make sure you place your

wireless phone within easy reach and where you can grab it without removing
your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time,
if possible, let your voice mail answer it for you.

4. Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations. Let

the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend
the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow
and ice can be hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver, your first
responsibility is to pay attention to the road.

5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are reading

an address book or business card, or writing a "to do" list while driving a car,
you are not watching where you are going. It’s common sense. Don’t get
caught in a dangerous situation because you are reading or writing and not
paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles.

6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not

moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin
your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a
stop sign, red light or otherwise stationary. But if you need to dial while
driving, follow this simple tip—dial only a few numbers, check the road and
your mirrors, then continue.

7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting.

Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix—they are distracting
and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car. Make people you
are talking with aware you are driving and if necessary, suspend conversations
which have the potential to divert your attention from the road.

8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless phone is one of the

greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous
situations—with your phone at your side, help is only three numbers away.
Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic
accident, road hazard or medical emergency. Remember, it is a free call on
your wireless phone!

9. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Your wireless phone

provides you a perfect opportunity to be a "Good Samaritan" in your community.
If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where
lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local emergency number, as you would
want others to do for you.

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10. Call roadside assistance or a special wireless nonemergency assistance number

when necessary. Certain situations you encounter while driving may require
attention, but are not urgent enough to merit a call for emergency services.
But you still can use your wireless phone to lend a hand. If you see a broken-
down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic
accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call
roadside assistance or other special non-emergency wireless number.

Careless, distracted individuals and people driving irresponsibly represent a hazard
to everyone on the road. Since 1984, the Cellular Telecommunications Industry
Association and the wireless industry have conducted educational outreach to
inform wireless phone users of their responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens.
As we approach a new century, more and more of us will take advantage of the
benefits of wireless telephones. And, as we take to the roads, we all have a
responsibility to drive safely.

The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving.

For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE.
For updates:
http://www.wow-com.com/consumer/issues/driving/articles.cfm?ID=85

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■ Appendix B Message from the FDA

(U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
to all users of mobile phones.

©July 18, 2001 For updates: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/phones

Consumer Update on Wireless Phones
U.S. Food and Drug Administration

1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless
phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency
energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low
levels of RF when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce
health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce
heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low
level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have
suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such findings have not
been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have
had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for
inconsistent results.

2. What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?

Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer
products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new
drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if
wireless phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that
is hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers
of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace
or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.

Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA
has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including
the following:

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Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type
emitted by wireless phones;

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Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the
user that is not necessary for device function; and

•

Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible
information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health.

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FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have
responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at
the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group:

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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

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Environmental Protection Agency

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Federal Communications Commission

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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National Telecommunications and Information Administration

The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working
group activities, as well.

FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United
States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC
relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless
phones. FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks
rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the
wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these
base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get
from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the subject of the safety
questions discussed in this document.

3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?

The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in
antennas, often called cell mobile or PCS phones. These types of wireless phones
can expose the user to measurable radio frequency energy (RF) because of the
short distance between the device and the user’s head. These RF exposures
are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that
were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety
agencies. When the device is located at greater distances from the user, the
exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person's RF exposure decreases
rapidly with increasing distance from the source. The so-called cordless
phones; which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house,
typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures far
below the FCC safety limits.

4. What are the results of the research done already?

The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies
have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments
investigating the effects of radio frequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic
of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated

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in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low
levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals.
However, many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used
animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing
chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF
exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day.
These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use
wireless phones, so we don’t know with certainty what the results of such
studies mean for human health.

Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000.
Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the
use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic
neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers.
None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects
from wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer
questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use
in these studies was around three years.

5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless

phones poses a health risk?

A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people
actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed.
Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years. However,
very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a
cancer promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide
data that is directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or more years
follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects, such
as cancer. This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a
cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do - may be
many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered
by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of
wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at
which the device is held, or which model of phone is used.

6. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of

wireless phone RF?

FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of
investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are
conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to
radiofrequency energy (RF).

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FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential
result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research
needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around
the world. The Project has also helped develop a series of public information
documents on EMF issues.

FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have
a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do
research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining
input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations.
CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to independent
investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and
studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment
of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments
around the world.

7. How can I find out how much radio frequency energy exposure I can get

by using my wireless phone?

All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit radio frequency energy (RF) exposures.
FCC established these guidelines in consultation with FDA and the other federal
health and safety agencies. The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless
telephones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram
(1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed by
the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National
Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement. The exposure limit takes
into consideration the body’s ability to remove heat from the tissues that
absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to
have effects.

Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure level for each
model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
gives directions for locating the FCC identification number on your phone so
you can find your phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing.

8. What has FDA done to measure the radio frequency energy coming from

wireless phones?

The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a
technical standard for measuring the radio frequency energy (RF) exposure
from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and
leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard, Recommended Practice
for Determining the Spatial-Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human

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Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental Techniques, sets
forth the first consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is
deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissue-
simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test methodology is
expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different
laboratories on the same phone. 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 wireless phone complies with safety guidelines.

9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy

from my wireless phone?

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 energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure
a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone
will reduce RF exposure.

If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone 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 wireless phone away from your body or use
a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna.

Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones 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
wireless phone use.

10. What about children using wireless phones?

The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones,
including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure
to radio frequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to
children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless
phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will
reduce RF exposure.Some groups sponsored by other national governments
have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For
example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing
such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists
that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their
recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary;
it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists.

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11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?

Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some
electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test
method to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac
pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is
now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of
Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA, medical
device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000.
This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers
and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested hearing
aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a
voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance
requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference
occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a accompanied hearing
aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.FDA
continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with
other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA will
conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.

12. Where can I find additional information?

For additional information, please refer to the following resources:

• FDA Web page on wireless phones

http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/phones/index.html

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety

• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection

http://www.icnirp.de

• World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project

http://www.who.int/emf

• National Radiological Protection Board (UK)

http://www.nrpb.org.uk/

July 18, 2001 For updates: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/phones