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Medical devices
Pacemakers—Warning to pacemaker wearers:
Wireless phones, when in the 'on' position, have
been shown to interfere with pacemakers. The
phone should be kept at least six (6) inches away
from the pacemaker to reduce risk.
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association
and the wireless technology research community
recommend that you follow these guidelines to
minimize the potential for interference.
•
Always keep the phone at least six inches
(15 centimeters) away from your pacemaker
when the phone is turned on.
•
Do not carry your phone near your heart.
•
Use the ear opposite the pacemaker.
•
If you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place, turn off your
phone immediately.
Hearing aids—Some digital wireless phones
may interfere with hearing aids. In the event of
such interference, you may want to consult your
service provider or call the customer service line
to discuss alternatives.
Other medical devices—If you use any other
personal medical device, consult the manufacturer
of the device to determine if it is adequately
shielded from external RF energy. Your physician
may be able to help you obtain this information.
In health care facilities—Turn your phone off in
health care facilities when instructed. Hospitals
and health care facilities may be using equipment
that is sensitive to external RF energy.
Potentially unsafe areas
Posted facilities—Turn your phone off in any
facility when posted notices require you to do so.
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Vehicles—RF signals may affect improperly
installed or inadequately shielded electronic
systems in motor vehicles. Check with the
manufacturer of the device to determine if it is
adequately shielded from external RF energy.
Blasting areas—Turn off your phone where
blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and
follow any regulations or rules.
Potentially explosive atmospheres—
Turn off your phone when you are in any area
with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Obey
all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire, resulting in
bodily injury or death. Areas with a potentially
explosive atmosphere are often, but not always,
clearly marked.
They include:
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fueling areas such as gas stations
•
below deck on boats
•
transfer or storage facilities for fuel
or chemicals
•
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas, such as
propane or butane
•
any other area where you would normally be
advised to turn off your vehicle engine
Use with care
Use only in normal position (to ear). Avoid
dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on the phone.
Avoid magnetic environments
Keep the phone away from magnets which can
cause improper functioning of the phone.
Keep phone dry
Keep phone dry. Damage can result if the
phone gets wet. Water damage is not
covered under warranty.
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