Chapter 1. Before Using Your Phone - UTStarcom CDM8960 User Manual

SAFETY AND WARRANTY
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio
transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends
out radio frequency (RF) signals.
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy.
However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against
the RF signals from your wireless phone. Therefore, use of your
phone must be restricted in certain situations.
PACEMAKERS
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that
a minimum separation of six (6") inches be maintained between a
handheld 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 :
• ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from your
pacemaker when the phone is turned on.
• Do not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the
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potential for interference.
• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking
place, turn your phone OFF immediately.
HEARING AIDS
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some 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 your device to determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to
assist you in obtaining this information.
Turn your phone OFF in healthcare facilities when any regulations
posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or healthcare
facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to
external RF energy.
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR
WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR
WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES
VEHICLES
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer
or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult
the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your
vehicle.
POSTED FACILITIES
Turn your phone OFF where posted notices so require.
OTHER SAFETY GUIDELINES
AIRCRAFT
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Turn
your phone OFF before boarding an aircraft. Always request and
obtain prior consent and approval of an authorized airline
representative before using your phone aboard an aircraft. Always
follow the instructions of the airline representative whenever using
your phone aboard an aircraft, to prevent any possible interference
with airborne electronic equipment.
BLASTING AREAS
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF
when in a "blasting area" or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way
radio." Obey all signs and instructions.
POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even
death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not
always, clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as gas
stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage
facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or
butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as
grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle's engine.
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