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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 noisecancelling
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
Safety Guidelines
device, discontinue use and consult your
doctor.
You can obtain additional information on this
subject from the following sources:
Safety 205
American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza
American Drive, Suite 300
Reston, VA 20190
Voice: (800) 222-2336
Email: info@audiology.org
Internet: www.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: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/
hearing
National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg.
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