Additional Safety; Operating Environment; Medical Devices - Nokia 5140 User Manual

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Additional Safety

Operating environment

Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area
and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or
when it may cause interference or danger. Use the device only
in its normal operating positions. To maintain compliance with
radio frequency exposure guidelines only use enhancements
approved by Nokia for use with this device. When the device is
on and being worn on the body, always use an approved holder
or carrying case.

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 6 inches (15.3 cm) be maintained between a
wireless 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. Persons with pacemakers should:
• always keep the device more than 6 inches (15.3 cm) from
their pacemaker when the device is switched on;
• not carry the device in a breast pocket; and
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