Avoid Potential Hearing Loss - Pivot Verizon TXT8030 User Manual

assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.
12. Where can I find additional information?
For additional information, please refer to the following resources:
FDA web
(http://www.fda.gov/cellphones)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety
Program (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection (http://www.icnirp.de)
World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF
Project (http://www.who.int/emf)
National Radiological
(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/)

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, earbuds 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
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device settings and the headphones. You should follow some
commonsense 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.
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,
(UK) use noise-cancelling 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 device, discontinue use and consult your doctor.
YOU CAN OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS
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