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Batteries
! All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns
if a conductive material such as jewellery, keys or
beaded chains touches exposed terminals. The material
may complete an electrical circuit and become quite hot.
To protect against such unwanted current drain,
exercise care in handling any charged battery,
particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or
other container with metal objects. When the battery is
detached from the phone, your batteries are packed
with a protective battery cover; please use this cover for
storing your batteries when not in use.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones
in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using
your phone while driving, please:
• give full attention to driving - driving safely is your first
responsibility
• use hands-free operation, if available
• pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if
driving conditions so require.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals.
However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded
against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
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Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that
a minimum separation of six (6") inches be maintained between
a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are
consistent with the independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from
their pacemaker when the phone is turned on.
• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimise the
potential for interference.
If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking
place, turn your phone OFF immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing
aids. In the event of such interference you may want to consult
your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the
manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to
assist you in obtaining this information.
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals
or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF energy.
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