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Safety Precautions
This section is based on "Guidelines on the Use of
Radio Communications Equipment such as Cellular
Telephones and Safeguards for Electronic Medical
Equipment" (Electromagnetic Compatibility
Conference, April 1997) and "Report of Investigation
of the Effects of Radio Waves on Medical
Equipment, etc." (Association of Radio Industries
and Businesses, March 2001).
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Persons with implanted pacemaker/
defibrillator should keep handset
more than 22 cm away.
Radio waves can interfere with implanted
pacemakers or defibrillators causing such
devices to malfunction.
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Turn handset off in crowds or
trains where persons with
implanted pacemaker/defibrillator
may be near.
Radio waves can interfere with implanted
pacemakers or defibrillators causing such
devices to malfunction.
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Observe these rules inside
medical facilities:
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Do not enter an operating room or an
Intensive or Coronary Care Unit while
carrying a handset.
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Keep handset off in hospitals,
including lobbies.
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Obey medical facility rules on mobile
phone use.
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Consult electronic medical
equipment vendor on radio wave
effects.
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Handset care
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Place handset on stable surfaces to
avoid malfunction or injury.
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Keep handset away from oily smoke or
steam. Fire or accidents may result.
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Cold air from air conditioners may
condense, resulting in leakage or burnout.
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Keep handset away from heat/direct
sunlight (e.g., inside vehicles, etc.).
Warping, discoloration or fire may
occur. Battery shape may be affected.
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Keep handset out of extremely cold
places to avoid malfunction or accidents.
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Keep handset away from fire sources
to avoid malfunction or accidents.
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Usage environment
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Excessive dust may prevent heat
release and cause burnout or fire.
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Avoid using handset on the beach.
Sand may cause malfunction or
accidents.
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Keep handset away from credit cards,
telephone cards, etc. to avoid data loss.
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Handset temperature
Handset may become hot while in use.
Avoid prolonged contact with skin,
especially at high temperature. May
cause burn injuries.
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Avoid leaving handset in extreme
heat (inside vehicles, etc.).
Hot handset may lead to burn injuries.
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Volume settings
Moderate handset volume; excessive
volume may damage ears or hearing.
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Inside vehicles
Handset use may cause electronic
equipment to malfunction.
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If you experience any skin irritation
associated with handset use,
discontinue handset use and
consult a doctor.
Metal and other materials (
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cause skin irritation, rashes, or itchiness
depending on your physical condition.
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Do not look into Infrared Port
during infrared transmissions.
Eyesight may be affected.
Handset Use & Electronic Medical Equipment
CAUTION
Handset, Battery & Charger
Handset
