Interference With Electronic Equipment - Blackberry Storm2 9550 Safety And Product Information

Interference with electronic equipment

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic
equipment might not be shielded against the RF signals from the BlackBerry® device.
Pacemakers: Consult a physician or the manufacturer of your pacemaker if you have any questions regarding
the effect of RF signals on your pacemaker. If you have a pacemaker, verify that you are using the BlackBerry
device in accordance with the safety requirements associated with your particular pacemaker, which might
include the following requirements:
• Always keep the BlackBerry device more than 7.88 inches (20 cm) from the pacemaker when the
BlackBerry device is turned on.
• Do not carry the BlackBerry device in your breast pocket.
• When using the phone on the BlackBerry device, use the ear opposite the pacemaker for making and
receiving calls to minimize the potential interference.
• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn off all wireless connections on
the BlackBerry device immediately.
Hearing aids: Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, consult your wireless service provider or contact the manufacturer of your hearing aid to discuss
alternatives.
Other medical devices: If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device
to determine if the device is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist
you in obtaining this information.
Health care facilities: Turn off all wireless connections on the BlackBerry device 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.
Aircraft: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations
prohibit using the radio of wireless devices while in the air. Turn off all wireless connections on the BlackBerry
device before boarding an aircraft. The effect of using the BlackBerry device with wireless connections turned
on in an aircraft is unknown. Such use might affect aircraft instrumentation, communication, and performance,
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