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Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment, for example
equipment in hospitals and cars, is shielded from RF
energy. However, certain electronic equipment is not,
therefore:
• Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment
without requesting permission.
Mobile phones may affect the operation of some
implanted cardiac pacemakers and other medically
implanted equipment. Pacemaker patients should be
aware that the use of a mobile phone very close to a
pacemaker might cause the device to malfunction. Avoid
placing the mobile phone over the pacemaker, e.g. in
your breast pocket. When using the mobile phone, place
it at the ear opposite the pacemaker. If a minimum
distance of 15 cm is kept between the mobile phone and
the pacemaker, the risk of interference is limited. If you
have any reason to suspect that interference is taking
place, immediately turn off your mobile phone.
Contact your cardiologist for more information.
Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones.
In the event of such disturbance, you may want to
contact your local Call Center to discuss alternatives.
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Important Information
Aircraft
• Turn off your mobile phone before boarding any
aircraft.
To prevent interference with communication systems,
you must not use your mobile phone while the plane is in
the air.
• Do not use it on the ground without permission from
the crew.
Blasting Areas
Turn off your mobile phone when in a blasting area or in
areas posted "turn off two-way radio" to avoid interfering
with blasting operations. Construction crews often use
remote control RF devices to set off explosives.
Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your mobile phone when in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but your
mobile phone or its accessories could generate sparks.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often,
but not always, clearly marked. They include fueling
areas, such as petrol stations, below deck on boats, fuel
or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where
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