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Electronic devices
Most modern electronic equipment is
shielded from RF energy. However, certain
electronic equipment may not be shielded
against the RF signals from your mobile.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers’
Association recommends that a minimum
separation of six (6”) inches be maintained
between a mobile 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.
If you have a pacemaker
•
Always
keep your mobile more than six
inches from your pacemaker when it is
turned on
•
Do not carry your mobile in a
breast pocket
•
Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to
minimise the potential for interference
•
If you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place, turn your
mobile
off
immediately
Hearing aids
Some digital mobiles may interfere with
some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, call Customer Service to
discuss alternatives.
Other medical devices
If you use any other personal medical
device, consult the manufacturer of your
device to determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in
obtaining this information.
Turn your mobile off in healthcare facilities
when any regulations posted in these
areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or
healthcare facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to
external RF energy.
O2 fully supports the legislation
announced by the Department for
Transport, banning the use of handheld
mobile phones whilst driving. It is an
offence whilst driving to hold a mobile or
cradle it in your neck, at any point during
the setup, making or taking of a phone
call, text message or any other data
related mobile communication.
Use of fully installed car kits is still
permitted, as is the use of alternative
hands-free accessories.
In the interest of safety, we would
recommend use of a cradle whilst using
any form of hands-free accessory. When
driving we recommend that you use
voicemail wherever possible, and that you
listen to your messages when you are not
in the car. If you must make a hands-free
call when driving keep it brief.
An airbag inflates with great force.
Do not
place objects, including both installed or
portable wireless equipment, in the area
over the airbag or in the air bag
deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless
equipment is improperly installed and the
air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
WARNING
: Failure to follow these
instructions may lead to serious personal
injury and possible property damage.
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Driving safety
