Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone - Sanyo SCP-4900 Operating Manual

Note: For the best care of your phone, only Sprint PCS authorized personnel should service your phone
and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty.

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE
Using Your Phone While Driving
Talking on the phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free device) is
prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety
always comes first. When using your phone in the car:
Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial.
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When available, use a hands-free device.
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Position your phone within easy reach.
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Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy
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traffic or hazardous weather conditions.
Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
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Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before
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pulling into traffic.
Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your attention from the
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road.
Dial 9 1 1 TALK to report serious emergencies. It's free from your wireless phone.
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Use your phone to help others in emergencies.
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Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless number when necessary.
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Tip: Purchase an optional Hands-Free Car Kit.
Following Safety Guidelines
To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given
area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference
or danger.
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.
However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic
equipment.
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating and
entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative
to determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF signals. Also check
with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing
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