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V E R T U
S A F E T Y I N F O R M A T I O N
PA C E M A K E R S
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a
minimum separation of 15 cm (6 inches) be
maintained between a hand-held wireless
phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with the
independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
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Should always keep the phone more than
15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker
when the phone is switched on;
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Should not carry the phone in a
breast pocket;
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Should use the ear opposite the
pacemaker to minimize the potential for
interference.
If you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place, switch off your
phone immediately.
H E A R I N G A I D S
Some wireless phones may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference,
consult your service provider.
O T H E R M E D I C A L D E V I C E S
Operation of any radio transmitting equipment,
including wireless phones, may interfere with the
functionality of inadequately protected medical
devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer
of the medical device to determine if they are
adequately shielded from external RF energy or if
you have any questions.
Switch off your phone 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.
V E H I C L E S
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in
motor vehicles (e.g. electronic fuel injection
systems, electronic anti-skid (anti-lock) braking
systems, electronic speed control systems, air
bag systems).
Check with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehicle. You
should also consult the manufacturer of any
equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases
or explosive materials in the same compartment
as the phone, its parts or accessories.
For vehicles equipped with an air bag,
remember that an air bag inflates with great
force. Do not place objects, including both
installed or portable wireless equipment in the
area over the air bag or in the air bag
deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless
equipment is improperly installed and the air
bag inflates, serious injury could result.
A I R C R A F T
Switch off your phone before boarding an
aircraft. The use of wireless telephones in an
aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of
the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone
network and may be illegal. In the United
States, FCC regulations prohibit using your
Vertu phone while in the air.
Failure to observe these instructions may lead
to suspension or denial of telephone services
to the offender, or legal action or both.
P O S T E D FA C I L I T I E S
Switch your phone off in any facility where
posted notices so require.
PO T EN T I A L LY E X P LOS I V E AT M O S P H E R ES
Switch off your phone when in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all
signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily
injury or even death.
Users are advised to switch off the phone when
at a refuelling point (service station). Users are
reminded of the need to observe restrictions on
the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel
storage and distribution areas), chemical plants
or where blasting operations are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are
often but not always clearly marked. They include
below deck on boats; chemical transfer or
storage facilities; vehicles using liquified
petroleum gas (such as propane or butane);
areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders;
and any other area where you would normally be
advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
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