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HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
interference with the pacemaker . To achieve this, use the phone on the
opposite ear to your pacemaker and do not carry it in a breast pocket .
Hearing-Aids
People with hearing-aids or other 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 .
Medical Devices
Please consult your doctor and the device manufacturer to determine
if the operation of your phone may interfere with the operation of your
medical device .
Hospitals
Turn off your wireless device when requested to do so in hospitals, clinics
or health care facilities . These requests are designed to prevent possible
interference with sensitive medical equipment .
Aircraft
Turn off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to do so by
airport or airline staff .
Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices onboard the
aircraft . If your device offers an airplane mode, this must be enabled prior to
boarding an aircraft .
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Interference in Cars
Please note that because of possible interference with electronic
equipment, some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of cellphones
in their vehicles unless a hands-free kit with an external antenna is included
in the installation .
EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
Gas Stations and Explosive Atmospheres
In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to
turn off wireless devices such as your phone or other radio equipment .
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fueling areas,
below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and
areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust,
or metal powders .
Blasting Caps and Areas
Power off your cellphone or wireless device when in a blasting area or in
areas that indicate to power off "two-way radios" or "electronic devices" to
avoid interfering with blasting operations .
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