Safety Information for Redmi Note 12S
Essential safety, regulatory compliance, and device management information for the Redmi Note 12S smartphone, including SAR values, frequency bands, and factory reset instructions.
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Quick guide from the manual
This document contains critical safety, regulatory, and compliance information for the Redmi Note 12S smartphone. It outlines the device's adherence to EU and FCC regulations, provides specific SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) values, lists supported frequency bands, and includes instructions for accessing the electronic label and performing a factory reset.
Regulatory compliance
The device complies with the essential requirements of the RE Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at www.mi.com/en/certification.
RF Exposure Information (SAR)
The device meets government requirements for exposure to radio waves. The SAR limit for general population/uncontrolled exposure is 2.0 W/kg (10g) in the EU and 1.6 W/kg (1g) in the US (FCC).
- Head SAR: 0.673 W/kg
- Body SAR: 0.998 W/kg (at 5 mm distance)
Usage Guidelines:
- Maintain a separation distance of at least 5 mm (EU) or 1.0 cm (FCC) from the body when using body-worn accessories.
- Avoid using accessories that contain metal components, as these have not been tested for RF exposure compliance.
Frequency Bands and Power
The device supports the following frequency bands in EU areas:
- GSM: 900, 1800 MHz
- WCDMA: Band 1/8
- LTE: Band 1/3/7/8/20/28/38/40/41
- Bluetooth: 20 dBm
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz: 20 dBm
- Wi-Fi 5 GHz: 5150-5250 MHz (23 dBm), 5250-5350 MHz (20 dBm), 5470-5725 MHz (20 dBm), 5725-5850 MHz (14 dBm)
- NFC: 13.56 MHz
Device Management
E-label
To view certification information, navigate to Settings > About phone > Certification, or type "Certification" in the settings search bar.
Factory Reset
To erase all local data, go to Settings > About phone > Factory reset. This process will delete accounts, contacts, photos, videos, apps, backups, SD card data, and other items stored on the device.
Official resources from the manual
Manufacturer information
Xiaomi Corporation
Practical help
Common problems
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver, or connect the equipment to a different circuit.
Before use
- Ensure the device is kept at least 5 mm (EU) or 1.0 cm (FCC) away from the body when using body-worn accessories.
- Avoid using body-worn accessories that contain metal components.
- Use shielded cables to ensure compliance with FCC Class B limits.
Specs in practice
- SAR (Specific Absorption Rate)
- A measure of the rate at which energy is absorbed by the human body when exposed to a radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic field.
Model compatibility
- The device is designed for use in EU regions with specified frequency bands.
- Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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