Hearing Aids; Implanted Medical Devices - Nokia NSERIES N97 User Manual

physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to
determine whether they are adequately shielded from
external RF energy. Switch off your device when
regulations posted instruct you to do so. Hospitals or
health care facilities may use equipment sensitive to
external RF energy.

Implanted medical devices

Manufacturers of medical devices recommend a
minimum separation of 15.3 centimetres (6 inches)
between a wireless device and an implanted medical
device, such as a pacemaker or implanted cardioverter
defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the
medical device. Persons who have such devices should:
Always keep the wireless device more than 15.3
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centimetres (6 inches) from the medical device.
Not carry the wireless device in a breast pocket.
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Hold the wireless device to the ear opposite the
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medical device.
Turn the wireless device off if there is any reason to
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suspect that interference is taking place.
Follow the manufacturer directions for the
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implanted medical device.
If you have any questions about using your wireless
device with an implanted medical device, consult your
health care provider.

Hearing aids

Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some
hearing aids.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor
vehicles such as electronic fuel injection, electronic
antilock braking, electronic speed control, and air bag
systems. For more information, check with the
manufacturer of your vehicle or its equipment.
Only qualified personnel should service the device or
install the device in a vehicle. Faulty installation or
service may be dangerous and may invalidate your
warranty. Check regularly that all wireless device
equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating
properly. Do not store or carry flammable liquids,
gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment
as the device, its parts, or accessories. Remember that
air bags inflate with great force. Do not place your
device or accessories in the air bag deployment area.
Switch off your device before boarding an aircraft. The
use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be
dangerous to the operation of the aircraft and may be
illegal.
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