entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check
with the manufacturer or its representative to
determine if these systems are adequately
shielded from external RF energy. You should
also check with the manufacturer of any
equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Consult the manufacturer of any personal
medical devices (such as pacemakers, hearing
aids, etc.) to determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF energy.
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities
when any regulations posted in the areas instruct
you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities
may be using equipment that could be sensitive
to external RF energy.
Turn your phone OFF before boarding any
aircraft.
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Use it on the ground only with crew
permission.
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Do not use it in the air.
To prevent possible interference with aircraft
systems, S. Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) regulations require you to have permission
from a crew member to use your phone while the
plane is on the ground. To prevent interference
with cellular systems, FCC regulations prohibit
using your phone while the plane is in the air.
Do not allow children to play with your phone. It
is not a toy. Children could hurt themselves or
others (by poking themselves or others in the eye
with the antenna for example). Children also
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could damage the phone, or make calls that
increase your telephone bills.
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn
your unit OFF
when
in a “blasting area” or in
areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.
Construction crews often use remote control RF
devices to set off explosives.
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but
your phone or its accessories could generate
sparks. Sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury
or even death
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are
often, but not always, clearly marked. They
include fueling areas such as gas stations; below
deck on boats: fuel or chemical transfer or storage
facilities; areas where the air contains chemicals
or particles, such as grain, dust, or
powders; and any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle
engine.
Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid or
explosives in the compartment of your vehicle
which contains your phone or accessories.
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as
propane or butane) must comply with the
National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
For a copy of this standard, contact the National
Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch
Park,
MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales
Division.
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