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Safety Guidelines
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of
wireless phones in the areas where you drive.
Always obey them. Also, if using your phone
while driving, please:
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Give full attention to driving - driving safely
is your first responsibility;
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Use hands-free operation, if available;
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Pull off the road and park before making
or answering a call if driving conditions
so require.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded
from RF signals. However, certain electronic
equipment may not be shielded against the RF
signals from your wireless phone.
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:
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Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than
six inches from their pacemaker when the
phone is turned ON;
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Should not carry the phone in a breast
pocket.
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Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker
to minimize the potential for interference.
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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 .
