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E L E C T R O M A G N E T I C I N T E R F E R E N C E / C O M P A T I B I L I T Y
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1RWH Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if
inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compati-
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bility.
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To avoi d electromagnetic i nter ference and/or compatibility conflicts, tur n off your device in
any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or heal th car e facilities
may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
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When instr ucted to do so, tur n off your device when on boar d an aircraft. Any use of an
electronic device must be in accor dance with applicable r egulations per air line cr ew
instructions.
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P ace ma kers
The Health Industr y Manufacturers Associati on recommends that a minimum separ ation of
6 inches (15 centimeter s) be maintained between a handheld wirel ess device and a
pacemaker. These recommendations ar e consistent with the independent r esear ch by, and
recommendations of, Wir eless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers should:
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ALWAYS keep the device more than six inches ( 15 centimeter s) from their pacemaker
when the device is tur ned ON.
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Not carr y the devi ce in the br east pocket.
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Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interfer ence.
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Tur n the device OFF immediately if you have any r eason to suspect that inter ference
i s taking place.
He aring Ai ds
Some digital wir eless devi ces may interfer e with some hear ing ai ds. In the event of such
inter ference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alter natives.
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