Section 6. Health And Safety Information; Important Safety Precautions - Verizon ellipsis 8 User Manual

Section 6. Health and Safety Information

This section outlines the safety precautions associated with
using the device.

Important Safety Precautions

Please read the safety and operation instructions before
using your device or any accessories that came with it. Retain
these instructions for future use.
• Do not install your d evice in your vehicle or use it while
driving. Using your device while driving could put you
and others at greater risk of an accident causing serious
injury, death, and property loss. You are responsible for
knowing and obeying the laws and regulations regarding
the use of wireless devices in the areas where you drive
• Do not use your device or accessories near water (for
example, near a bathtub or a sink, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool) or spill liquid of any kind on your
device or accessories as this might cause a short circuit, a
fire, or an electric shock which could cause serious injury,
death, and property loss.
• Do not use your device in the presence of gas fumes as it
presents a risk of fire or explosion.
• Do not use or store your device in extreme temperatures
as your device might overheat and may present a burn and
fire risk and cease to function.
• Do not dispose of your device in a fire as this might
cause an explosion resulting in serious injury, death, and
property loss.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) regulations prohibit
using the radio of wireless devices while in the air. Turn off
all wireless connections on your device before boarding
an aircraft. Using your device on an aircraft might
affect aircraft instrumentation, communication, and
performance; might disrupt the network; might otherwise
be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, its crew, and
its passengers; and might be illegal.
• When listening to audio files using headphones,
permanent hearing loss might occur if headphones are
used at a high volume. Avoid increasing the volume of
your headphones to block out noisy surroundings. If you
experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, consult
a physician to have your hearing checked.
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