Important Safety Information
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phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different
features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear
implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the
manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions
about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.
Hearing aid devices may also be measured for immunity to interference noise from wireless
phones and should have ratings similar to phones. Ask your hearing healthcare professional for
the rating of your hearing aid. Add the rating of your hearing aid and your phone to determine
probable usability:
Any combined rating equal to or greater than six offers excellent use.
Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal use.
Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable.
Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you will have a combined rating of six for
“excellent use.” This is synonymous for T ratings.
Boost further suggests you experiment with multiple phones (even those not labeled M3/T3 or
M4/T4) while in the store to find the one that works best with your hearing aid device. Should
you experience interference or find the quality of service unsatisfactory after purchasing your
phone, promptly return it to the store. More information about hearing aid compatibility may be
found at:
http://www.fcc.gov,
http://www.fda.gov
, and
http://www.accesswireless.org
.
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone
To further minimize interference, move the phone around to find the point with least interference.
Caring for the Battery
Protecting Your Battery
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance.
● Recently there have been some public reports of wireless phone batteries overheating,
catching fire or exploding. It appears that many, if not all, of these reports involve
counterfeit or inexpensive, aftermarket-brand batteries with unknown or questionable
manufacturing standards. Boost is not aware of similar problems with Boost phones
resulting from the proper use of batteries and accessories approved by the manufacturer
of your phone. Use only manufacturer-approved batteries and accessories found
through your phone’s manufacturer. Buying the right batteries and accessories is the
best way to ensure they’re genuine and safe.
● Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred the battery.