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extended periods of time. This may damage the
product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the
vehicle.
Prevention of Hearing Loss
CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if
earphones or headphones are used at high volume for
prolonged periods of time.
Road Safety
Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use
telephony services with handheld devices, except in
the case of emergency. In some countries, using
hands-free devices as an alternative is allowed.
Safety Precautions for RF Exposure
Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for
example, the steel frame of a building).
Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic
sources, such as microwave ovens, sound speakers,
TV and radio.
Use only original manufacturer-approved
accessories, or accessories that do not contain any
metal.
Use of non-original manufacturer-approved
accessories may violate your local RF exposure
guidelines and should be avoided.
Interference with Medical Equipment
Functions
This product may cause medical equipment to
malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in most
hospitals and medical clinics.
If you use any other personal medical device, consult
the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are
adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information.
Turn your phone OFF 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.
Nonionizing Radiation
Your device has an internal antenna. This product
should be operated in its normal-use position to ensure
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