SAFETY INFORMA
SAFETY INFORMA
TION FOR
TION FOR
WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES
WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hear-
ing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to
consult your service provider (or call the customer service line
to discuss alternatives).
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the man-
ufacturer 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 phone OFF in healthcare facilities when any regula-
tions posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or
healthcare facilities may be using equipment that could be sen-
sitive to external RF energy.
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.
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.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF where posted notices so require.
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SAFETY INFORMA
SAFETY INFORMA
TION FOR
TION FOR
WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES
WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power
radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and
also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF ener-
gy. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shield-
ed against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
Therefore, use of your phone must be restricted in certain sit-
uations.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends
that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained
between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to
avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These rec-
ommendations are consistent with the independent research
by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Never come closer than six (6) inches to a person with a
heart pacemaker implant when using your phone. Doing so
could result in interference with the function of the pacemaker.
Persons with pacemakers :
l
ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from
your pacemaker when the phone is turned on.
l
Do not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
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Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the
potential for interference.
l
If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately.
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