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Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to RF ene rgy interf erence from ext ernal
sources if inadequately shielded, designed, or other wise configured for RF en ergy
compatibility. In some circumstances your phone may cause interference.
7. MEDICAL DEVICES
1) Pacemakers
Pacemaker ma nufacturers recommend that a minimum sep aration of 10 in ches
(25centimeters) be maintained between the fixed wireless phone and a pacemaker.
Persons with pacemakers should:
Always keep the phone mor e th an 10 inches (2 5 centimeters) fr om your p acemaker
when the phone is turned ON. Turn OFF the phone immediately if you have any reason
to suspect that interference is taking place.
2) Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you ma y want to consult your h earing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.
3) Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to
determine if it is adequatel y shie lded from RF en ergy. Your ph ysician ma y b e abl e to
assist you in obtaining this information.
8. BATTERIES
Batteries can cause prope rty damage and / or bodil y injur y such as burns if a
conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed terminals.
The conductive material ma y complete an el ectrical circu it (shor t circuit) and become
quite hot.
Exercise care in handling an y c harged b attery, particularly when placing it inside a
pocket, purse or other cont ainer w ith met al object s. Use only o riginal batteries and
chargers.
Your battery or phone may contain symbols, defined as follows.