October 2001
21
3- General
safety
Electronic Device
Most electronic equipment, for example in hospitals and motor vehicles, are shielded from RF
energy. However, RF energy may affect some damaged or improperly shielded electronic
equipment.
Vehicle Electronic Equipment
Check with your vehicle manufacturer's representative to determine if on board electronic
equipment is adequately shielded from RF energy.
Medical Electronic Equipment
Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices (such as pacemakers, hearing
aids, etc.) to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy.
Turn your Terminal OFF in health care facilities when any signs in the area instruct you to do
so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using RF monitoring equipment.
Aircraft
Blasting areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your unit OFF when in a "blasting area" or
in areas posted: "turn off two-way radio". Construction crews often use remote control RF
devices to set explosives.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn your terminal OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare,
but your terminal could generate sparks. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or
fire resulting in injury or death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always marked. They
include fuelling areas such as petrol stations, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer
or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain,
dust, or metal powders.
Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the same compartment as
your terminal.
Before using your terminal in a vehicle powered by liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane
or butane) ensure that the vehicle complies with the relevant fire and safety regulations of the
country in which the vehicle is to be used.
Warning
Turn your Terminal OFF before boarding any aircraft. Use it when
the airplane is on the ground only with the crew's permission. Do
not use it in the air.
