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Pacemakers:
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association
recommends that a minimum separation of 15 centimeters
(6 inches) be maintained between a phone and a pacemaker
to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by the recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research.
Persons with pacemakers should:
ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches (15
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centimeters) from their pacemaker when the phone is
turned ON.
Not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
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Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the
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potential for interference.
Turn the phone OFF immediately if you have any reason
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to suspect that interference is taking place.
Keep headsets away from pacemakers and other personal
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medical devices.
Other Medical Devices, Hospitals:
If you use any other
personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of
your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from
external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you
in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF in health
care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas
instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may
be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF
energy.
Repetitive Motion Injuries:
When using the keyboard
or playing games on your phone, you may experience
discomfort in your neck, shoulders, hands, arms, of other
parts of the body. To avoid any injury, such as tendonitis,
carpal tunnel syndrome, or other musculoskeletal disorder,
make sure to take necessary breaks from use, take longer
rests (such as several hours) if discomfort or tiring begins,
and see a doctor if discomfort persists. To minimize the risk
of Repetitive Motion Injuries, when texting or playing games
with your phone:
Do not grip the phone too tightly
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Press the buttons lightly
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Make use of the special features in the handset which
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minimize the number of buttons which have to be
pressed, such as message templates and predictive text
Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax
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Blackouts and Seizures:
Blinking lights, such as those
experienced with television or playing video games may
cause some people to experience blackout or seizure, even
