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media should be kept away from the telephone,
because otherwise the data can be damaged.
Medical equipment
Any form of radio transmission, and this includes mobile
telephones, can influence the function of medical
equipment, in particular when these are not screened
well enough. Switch the telephone off therefore in the
vicinity of medical equipment – especially when
requested to do so by appropriate signs.
Pacemakers
The manufacturers of pacemakers recommend a
minimum distance of 16 cm/ 7 inches between a mobile
telephone and the pacemaker to avoid malfunctions by
interferences. This recommendation is also supported
by independent scientific research.
People that carry a pacemaker should therefore
observe the following instructions:
++Always keep a minimum distance of 16 cm/ 7 inches
between the telephone and the pacemaker.
++Do not transport the telephone in a breast pocket or
near the pacemaker.
++During the telephone call, hold the telephone against
the ear that is further away from the pacemaker.
++If there is any indication of interference, switch off the
telephone immediately.
