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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
environmentanoise.
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
additionainformation on this
subject from the following
sources:
American Academy of Audiology
1 1730 Plaza American Drive, Suite
300
Reston, VA 20190
Voice: (800) 222-2336
Email: info@audiology.org
Internet: www.audiology.org
NationaInstitute on Deafness
and Other Communication
Disorders
NationaInstitutes of Health
31 Center Drive, MSC 2320
Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320
Voice: (301) 496-7243
Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov
Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/
health/hearing
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