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Pacemaker
Mobile phones may affect the operation of some implanted cardiac
pacemakers and other medically implanted equipment. Pacemaker
manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 20 cm (6 inches)
be maintained between a hand-held 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:
• Should always keep the phone more than 20 cm (6 inches) from their
pacemaker when the phone is switched on.
• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for
interference.
• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch
off your phone immediately.
Hearing aids
Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones. In the event of
such disturbance, you may want to consult your service provider, or call the
customer services line to discuss alternatives.
Aircraft
• Turn off your mobile phone before boarding any aircraft.
• Do not use it on the ground without crew permission
To prevent interference with communication systems, you must not use
your mobile phone while the plane is in the air.
Potentially explosive atmospheres
Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. It is rare, but your phone or
its accessories could generate sparks.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily
injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are
often, but not always, clearly marked.
They include fuelling areas, such as petrol station, below deck 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; and
any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your
vehicle engine.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the areas
where you drive. If you are going to use your phone while driving, please:
• Give full attention to driving
• Use handsfree. Law in many countries requires vehicle handsfree.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions so require.
RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles such as
car stereo, safety equipment etc. in addition, some vehicle manufacturers
do not allow use of mobile phones, unless the installation is supported by a
handsfree kit with an external antenna in their vehicles. Check with your
vehicle manufacturer’s representative to be sure that your mobile phone
will not affect the electronic systems in your vehicle.
Emergency calls
Important:
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio
signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed
functions. Because of this, connections in all conditions cannot be
guaranteed. Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any wireless
phone for essential communications (e.g. medical emergencies)
Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or
when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check
with local service provider.
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