Health and safety information
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Hearing aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may
wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.
Other medical devices
If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the
manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately
shielded from external RF energy.
Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information.
Switch off your phone in health care facilities when
regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately
shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with
the manufacturer or its representative regarding your
vehicle.
You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment
that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted facilities
Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices
require you to do so.
Potentially explosive environments
Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a
refuelling point (service station). Users are reminded of the
need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in
fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical
plants, or where blasting operations are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but
not always clearly marked. They include the areas below
decks on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities,
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas, such as propane or
butane, 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.
Emergency calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio
signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as user-
programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection
in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on
any wireless phone for essential communications like
medical emergencies.
To make or receive calls, the phone must be switched on and
in a service area with adequate signal strength. 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 providers.