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Using the Circle
Wearing status of the Circle
The earphones contain magnets so that they can be connected.
The method for receiving calls differs depending on whether the earphones are connected or
separated.
The Gear Circle contains magnets in its earbuds. The American Heart Association
(US) and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (UK) both warn
that magnets can affect the operation of implanted pacemakers, cardioverters,
defibrillators, insulin pumps or other electro medical devices (collectively, “Medical
Device”) within the range of 15 cm (6 inches). If you are a user of any of these Medical
Devices, DO NOT USE THE GEAR CIRCLE UNLESS YOU HAVE CONSULTED WITH YOUR
PHYSICIAN.
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Do not store your device near magnetic fields. Magnetic stripe cards, including
credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, may be damaged by
magnetic fields.
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Do not bend or twist the device. Do not apply excessive pressure to the device.
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Do not pull on any part of the device excessively.
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Wearing the Circle: Putting the earphones on your ears or wearing the Circle around your
neck while the earphones are not connected to each other.