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fueling areas (gas or petrol stations, below deck on boats), storage
facilities for fuel or chemicals, blasting areas and areas near electrical
blasting caps, and areas where there are chemicals or particles (such
as metal powders, grains, and dust) in the air.
Interference to Medical and Personal Electronic Devices Most
but not all electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals and
certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF
signals from your smartphone.
Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association
recommends that a minimum separation of six inches (6") be
maintained between a smartphone and a pacemaker to avoid
potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations
are consistent with the independent research by the
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers should:
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ALWAYS keep the smartphone more than six inches from their
pacemaker when the smartphone is turned ON.
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Not carry the smartphone in a breast pocket.
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Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for
interference.
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Turn the smartphone OFF immediately if you have any reason to
suspect that interference is taking place.
Audio Safety Some hearing aids may be affected by some digital
smartphone models. You may want to consult your doctor in the
event of you experience interference with your hearing aid while
using your smartphone. When using the speakerphone feature, it is
recommended that you place your smartphone at a safe distance
from your ear.
Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical
device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is
adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be
able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Turn your smartphone 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.
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Interference to Other Electronic Devices RF energy may affect
improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating and
entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with the
manufacturer or representative to determine if these systems are
adequately shielded from external RF energy. Also check with the
manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to the vehicle.
Repetitive Motion Injuries When using the keyboard or playing
games on your smartphone, you may experience discomfort in your
neck, shoulders, hands, arms, of other parts of the body. To avoid any
injury, such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other
musculoskeletal disorder, make sure to take necessary breaks from
use, take longer rests (such as several hours) if discomfort or tiring
begins, and see a doctor if discomfort persists.
Blackouts and Seizures Blinking lights, such as those experienced
with television or playing video games, may cause some people to
experience blackout or seizure, even if never experienced before. In
the event a smartphone user should experience any disorientation,
loss of awareness, convulsion, eye or muscle twitching or other
involuntary movements, stop use immediately and consult a doctor.
Individuals with personal or family history of such events should
consult a doctor before using the device. To limit the possibility of
such symptoms, wherever possible every hour take a minimum of 15
minutes, use in a well lighted area, view the screen from the farthest
distance and avoid exposure to blinking lights if you are tired.
Aircraft While in aircraft, follow all instructions regarding the
operation of your smartphone. Use of your smartphone while on
board on aircraft must be done in accordance in compliance with
airline instructions and regulations.
Vehicles with Air Bags Your smartphone should not be placed in a
position that would affect the operation of air bag deployment or in a
position that, should the air bag inflate, could propel the smartphone.
Air bags will inflate with great force and care should be taken to
protect within a vehicle that has air bags.
Battery Your smartphone includes an internal lithium ion battery.
Please note that use of certain data applications can result in heavy
battery use and may require frequent battery charging. Any disposal
of the smartphone must comply with laws and regulations pertaining
to lithium ion batteries.
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