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and your phone within a vehicle that has air bags. Do not place a phone in the area over an
air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Store the phone 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 phone 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 phone. Your phone 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 phone, 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 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 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.
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