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Blackouts and Seizures:
Blinking lights, such as those experienced with television or playing
video games may cause some people to experience blackout or seizure, even if never
experienced before. In the event a smartphone user should experience any disorientation, loss
of awareness, convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, or other involuntary movements, stop use
immediately and consult a doctor. Individuals with personal or family history of such events
should consult a doctor before using the device. To limit the possibility of such symptoms,
wherever possible every hour take a minimum break of 15 minutes, use in a well lighted area,
view the screen from the farthest distance, and avoid exposure to blinking lights if you are tired.
Operating Machinery:
Do not use your smartphone while operating machinery. Full attention
must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident.
Aircraft:
While in aircraft, follow all instructions regarding the operation of your smartphone.
Use of your smartphone while on board an aircraft must be done in accordance and in
compliance with airline instructions and regulations.
Vehicles with Air Bags:
Your smartphone should not be placed in a position that would affect
the operation of air bag deployment or in a position that, should the air bag inflate, could propel
the smartphone. Air bags will inflate with great force and care should be taken to protect
yourself and your smartphone within a vehicle that has air bags. Do not place a smartphone in
the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Store the smartphone safely before
driving the vehicle.
Hearing Aids:
People with hearing aids or cochlear implants may experience interfering noises
when using wireless devices or when one is nearby. The level of interference will depend on the
type of hearing device and the distance from the interference source. Increasing the separation
between them may reduce the interference. You may also consult your hearing aid
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Small children:
Do not leave your smartphone and its accessories within the reach of small
children or allow them to play with it. They could hurt themselves or others, or could
accidentally damage the smartphone. Your smartphone contains small parts with sharp edges
that may cause an injury or which could become detached and create a choking hazard.
Keep the device away from the abdomens of pregnant women and adolescents, particularly
when using the device hands-free.
To reduce exposure to radiation, use your device in good reception areas, as indicated by the
bars on your smartphone, at least 3 to 4 bars.
Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss
Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable
hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices, such as
portable music players and cellular telephones, at high volume settings for long durations may
lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss. This includes the use of headphones (including
headsets, ear buds, and Bluetooth
or other wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound has
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also been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to
sound, and distorted hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and other
potential hearing problems varies. The amount of sound produced by a portable audio device
varies depending on the nature of the sound, the device, the device settings, and the
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headphones. You should follow some common sense recommendations when using any
portable audio device:
• Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can hear
adequately.
• When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near
you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to.
• Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to listen to your
portable device in a noisy environment, use noise-cancelling headphones to block out
background environmental noise.
• Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time is required before
your hearing could be affected.
• Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such as rock concerts, that
might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to
sound normal.
• Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you experience ringing in your
ears, hear muffled speech, or experience any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to
your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor.
• You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources:
American Academy of Audiology
11730 Plaza America Drive, Suite 300
Reston, VA 20190
Voice: (800) 222-2336
Email: info@audiology.org
Internet:
audiology.org
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
National Institutes of Health
31 Center Drive, MSC 2320
Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320
Voice: (301) 496-7243
Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov
Internet:
nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
395 E Street, S.W., Suite 9200
Patriots Plaza Building
Washington, DC 20201
Voice: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
Internet:
cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise
Product Handling & Safety
General statement on handling and use:
smartphone and any consequences of its use.
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You alone are responsible for how you use your
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