Hitachi SH-G1000, User Manual

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Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information
213 4A: Safety
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying
Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible
interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a
crew member to use your device as a phone while the plane is on the
ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit
using your device as a phone while the plane is in the air.
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when
in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios
should be turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control RF
devices to set off explosives.
Turn your device off when you’re in any area that has a potentially
explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your device and accessories
could generate sparks. Sparks can cause an explosion or fire, resulting in
bodily injury or even death. These areas are often, but not always, clearly
marked. They include:
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Fueling areas such as gas stations
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Below deck on boats
䊳 Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities
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Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust
or metal powders
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Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your
vehicle’s engine
Note:
Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the
compartment of your vehicle that contains your device or accessories.
Restricting Children’s Access to Your Device
Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could
hurt themselves and others, damage the device, or make calls that
increase your phone bill.