Philips 868 User Guide
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Always switch off your phone
Inadequately protected or
sensitive electronic equipment
may be affected by radio energy.
This interference can lead to accidents.
Before boarding an
aircraft
and/or when packing the phone in your luggage: the use of mobile
phones in an aircraft may be dangerous for the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the mobile
phones network and may be illegal.
In
hospitals
, clinics, other health care centres and anywhere else where you may be in the
close vicinity of
medical equipment
.
In areas with a potentially
explosive atmosphere
(e.g. petrol stations and also areas where
the air contains dust particles, such as metal powders).
In a vehicle transporting flammable products (even if the vehicle is parked) or a vehicle
powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), check first that the vehicle complies with the
applicable safety rules.
In areas where you are requested to turn off radio transmitting devices, such as quarries or
other areas where blasting operations are in progress.
Check with the vehicle manufacturer that
electronic equipment
used in your vehicle will not
be affected by radio energy.
Users of pacemakers
If you are a user of a
pacemaker
:
• Always keep the phone more than 15 cm from your pacemaker when the phone is switched
on, in order to avoid potential interference.
• Do not carry the phone in a breastpocket.
• Use the ear opposite to the pacemaker to minimise the potential interference.
• Switch off your phone if you suspect that interference is taking place.
Users of hearing aids
If you are a user of a
hearing aid
, consult your physician and hearing aid manufacturer to
learn whether your particular device is susceptible to cellular phone interference.
Performance improvement
In order to
improve the performance of your phone
, reduce radio energy emission,
reduce
battery consumption and ensure safe operation adhere to the following guidelines:
For the optimal and satisfactory operation of the phone you are recommended to use the
phone in the normal operating position (when not using in hands-free mode or with a
hands-free accessory).
• Do not expose your phone to extreme temperatures.
• Treat the phone with care. Any misuse will void the International Guarantee.
• Do not immerse the phone in any liquid; if your phone is damp, switch it off, remove the
