SAFETY INFORMATION FOR
WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the
manufacturer of your device to determine if they are ade-
quately shielded from external RF energy Your physician
may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Turn your phone OFF in healthcare facilities when any regu-
lations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals
or healthcare facilities 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.
An airbag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects,
including both installed or portable wireless equipment, in the
area over the airbag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-
vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air
bag inflates, serious injury could result.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF where posted notices so require.
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR
WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF ener-
gy. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shield-
ed 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 handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to
avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These rec-
ommendations are consistent with the independent research
by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
If you have a pacemaker:
l ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from
your pacemaker when the phone is turned on.
l Do not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
l Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the
potential for interference.
l 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 hear-
ing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to
consult your service provider (or call the customer service
line to discuss alternatives).
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