Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend keeping at least 20 cm
between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid
potential interference with the pacemaker. This is consistent
with independent research by and recommendations of
Wireless Technology Research.
If you use a pacemaker, don’t carry the phone in a breast
pocket, use the ear opposite the pacemaker and if you suspect
that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immedia-
tely.
Hearing aids
Mobile phones may interfere with hearing aids.
Other medical devices
Any radio transmitting equipment, including mobile phones,
may interfere with inadequately protected medical devices.
Consult a physician or the medical device supplier to check if it
is shielded adequately from external RF energy.
In healthcare facilities, turn off your phone if official signs,
posters or other posted written regulations require it. In some
cases, devices are used in hospitals or healthcare facilities that
can be sensitive to external RF-energy.
Vehicles
The phone should only be repaired on installed in a vehicle by
trained technicians. Incorrect mounting or repairs can have
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