Palm PRE 2 User Manual page 252

landfills and by recovering materials that may be recycled into other products. Responsible
recycling ensures materials are properly collected and disposed.
Palm is committed to supporting the collection and recycling of its products. Palm is committed
to participate in and support the European Union WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and the
protection of the environment for future generations. For more information on the WEEE
Directive implementation in the various EU member states please see weee-forum.org.
It is everyone's responsibility to ensure that electrical and electronic products are properly
reused, recycled, or recovered.
As part of Palm's corporate commitment to be a good steward of the environment, we strive to
use environmentally friendly materials, reduce waste, and collaborate with our channel partners
to raise awareness and help keep Palm handheld devices, phones, and mobile companions out
of landfills through evaluation and disposition for reuse and recycling. Visit
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User Safety
Operational Warnings
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION. Read this information
before using your phone. For the safe and efficient operation of your phone, observe these
guidelines:
Potentially explosive atmospheres:
potentially explosive atmosphere, such as 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:
equipment is shielded from RF signals and certain electronic equipment may not be shielded
against the RF signals from your phone.
Pacemakers: The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum
separation of 0.6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a phone 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 do the following:
Audio Safety: This phone is capable of producing loud noises which may damage your
hearing. When using the speakerphone feature, it is recommended that you place your phone
at a safe distance from your ear.
Other Medical Devices, Hospitals:
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 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.
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Turn off your phone when you are in any areas with a
Most but not all electronic
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the
Repetitive Motion Injuries:
may experience discomfort in your neck, shoulders, hands, arms, or 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. To minimize the risk of
Repetitive Motion Injuries, when texting or playing games with your phone:
• Do not grip the phone too tightly
• Press the buttons lightly
• Make use of the special features in the handset which minimize the number of buttons which
have to be pressed, such as message templates and predictive text
• Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax
for
Blackouts and Seizures:
video games may cause some people to experience blackout or seizure, even if never
experienced before. In the event a phone 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 break 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.
Operating Machinery:
be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident.
Aircraft: While in aircraft, follow all instructions regarding the operation of your phone. Use of
your phone while on board an aircraft must be done in accordance and in compliance with
airline instructions and regulations.
Vehicles with Air Bags:
operation of air bag deployment or in a position that, should the air bag inflate, could propel the
phone. Air bags will inflate with great force and care should be taken to protect yourself and
your phone within a vehicle that has air bags. Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag
or in the air bag deployment area. Store the phone safely before driving the vehicle.
Hearing Aids: People with hearing aids or cochlear implants may experience interfering noises
when using wireless devices or when one is nearby. The level of interference will depend on the
type of hearing device and the distance from the interference source. Increasing the separation
between them may reduce the interference. You may also consult your hearing aid
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Small children: Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach of small children
or allow them to play with it. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally
damage the phone. Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury
or which could become detached and create a choking hazard.
Keep the device away from the abdomens of pregnant women and adolescents, particularly
when using the device hands-free.
When using the keyboard or playing games on your phone, you
Blinking lights, such as those experienced with television or playing
Do not use your phone while operating machinery. Full attention must
Your phone should not be placed in a position that would affect the