Driving Safety - Motorola MOTOROKR E8 Getting Started Manual

• Keep software up to date—If Motorola or a
software/application vendor releases a patch or
software fix for your mobile device that updates
the device's security, install it as soon as
possible.
• Erase before recycling—Delete personal
information or data from your mobile device prior
to disposing of it or turning it in for recycling. For
step-by-step instructions on how to delete all
personal information from your device, see the
section entitled "master clear" or "delete data"
in the user's guide.
Note: For information on backing up your mobile
device data before erasing it, go to
www.motorola.com and navigate to the
"downloads" section of the consumer Web page
Smart Practices While Driving

Driving Safety

Drive Safe, Call Smart
Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile
devices and their accessories in the areas where
you drive. Always obey them. The use of these
devices may be prohibited or restricted in certain
areas—for example, handsfree use only. Go to
www.motorola.com/callsmart (in English only) for more
information.
Your mobile device lets you communicate by voice and
data—almost anywhere, anytime, wherever wireless
service is available and safe conditions allow. When
driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. If you
• When available, use a
handsfree device. If possible,
add an additional layer of
convenience to your mobile
device with one of the many
Motorola Original handsfree accessories
available today.
• Position your mobile device within easy
reach. Be able to access your mobile device
without removing your eyes from the road. If you
receive an incoming call at an inconvenient time,
if possible, let your voicemail answer it for you.
• Let the person you are speaking with know
you are driving; if necessary, suspend the
call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather
conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and even
heavy traffic can be hazardous.
• Do not take notes or look up phone
numbers while driving. Jotting down a "to
do" list or going through your address book takes
attention away from your primary
responsibility—driving safely.
• Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if
possible, place calls when your car is not
moving or before pulling into traffic. If you
must make a call while moving, dial only a few
numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then
continue.
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for "Motorola Backup" or "Motorola Phone
Tools."
• Understanding AGPS—To provide location
information for emergency calls, certain
Motorola mobile devices incorporate Assisted
Global Positioning System (AGPS) technology.
AGPS technology also can be used in
non-emergency applications to track and monitor
a user's location—for example, to provide
driving directions. Users who prefer not to
permit such tracking and monitoring should
avoid using such applications.
If you have further questions regarding how the use of
your mobile device may impact your privacy or data
security, please contact Motorola at
privacy@motorola.com, or contact your service provider.
choose to use your mobile device while driving, remember
the following tips:
• Get to know your Motorola mobile device
and its features such as speed dial and
redial. If available, these features help you to
place your call without taking your attention off
the road.
• Do not engage in stressful or emotional
conversations that may be distracting.
Make people you are talking with aware you are
driving and suspend conversations that can
divert your attention away from the road.
• Use your mobile device to call for help. Dial
911 or other local emergency number in the case
of fire, traffic accident, or medical
emergencies.*
• Use your mobile device to help others in
emergencies. If you see an auto accident,
crime in progress, or other serious emergency
where lives are in danger, call 911 or other local
emergency number, as you would want others to
do for you.*
• Call roadside assistance or a special
non-emergency wireless assistance
number when necessary. If you see a
broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a
broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident
where no one appears injured, or a vehicle you
know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or
other special non-emergency wireless number.*
* Wherever wireless phone service is available.
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