Medical Devices - Nokia 6275 User Manual

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Medical devices

Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may interfere
with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices. Consult a physician or the
manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external
RF energy or if you have any questions. Switch off your 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.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters
(6 inches) be maintained between a wireless device or phone and a pacemaker to avoid
potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with
the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
To minimize the potential for interference, persons with pacemakers should do the following:
• Always keep the device more than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from their pacemaker
when the device is switched on
• Not carry the device in a breast pocket
• Hold the device to the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.
If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your
device immediately.
Hearing aids
Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs,
consult your network operator.
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Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor
vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems,
electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, check with the
manufacturer or its representative of your vehicle or any equipment that has been added.
Only qualified personnel should service the device, or install the device in a vehicle. Faulty
installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to
the device. Check regularly that all wireless device equipment in your vehicle is mounted
and operating properly. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials
in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or enhancements. For vehicles equipped
with an air bag, remember that an air bags inflate with great force. Do not place objects,
including installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air
bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag
inflates, serious injury could result.
Using your device while flying in aircraft is prohibited. Switch off your device before boarding
an aircraft. The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation
of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone network, and may be illegal.
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