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Consult the manufacturer of any personal
medical devices, such as pacemakers
and hearing aids, to determine if they are
adequately shielded from external RF signals.
Note: Always turn off the phone in healthcare
facilities, and request permission before
using the phone near medical equipment.
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying
Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft.
To prevent possible interference with aircraft
systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) regulations require you to have permission
from a crew member to use your phone while
the plane is on the ground. To prevent any
risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit
using your phone while the plane is in the air.
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn
your phone off when in a blasting area or in other
areas with signs indicating two-way radios should
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be turned off. Construction crews often use
remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.
Turn your phone off when you're in any area
that has a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Although it's rare, your phone and accessories
could generate sparks. Sparks can cause
an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury
or even death. These areas are often, but
not always, clearly marked. They include:
Fueling areas such as gas stations.
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Below deck on boats.
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Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.
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Areas where the air contains chemicals or
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particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
Any other area where you would normally be
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advised to turn off your vehicle's engine.
Note: Never transport or store flammable
Important Safety Information
gas, flammable liquids, or explosives in
the compartment of your vehicle that
contains your phone or accessories.
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