There are a number of independent sources of information available to us- ers including:
Royal Society of Canada: www.rsc.ca The International Commission on Non- Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP): www.icnirp.de
The US Food and Drug Administration: www.fda.gov/cdrh/ocd/mobil- phone.html
The World Health Organization: www.who.int/emf
Mitsubishi Electric belongs to the MMF, an international association of radio equipment manufacturers.
The MMF produces information such as this in accordance with its purpose of developing and presenting industry po- sitions to independent research organi- sations, government and other research bodies.
Mobile Manufacturers Forum
Diamant Building, 80 Blvd. A. Reyers
www.mmfai.org
General safety
It is important to follow any special reg- ulations regarding the use of radio equipment, due to the possibility of ra- dio frequency, interference.
Please follow the safety advice given be- low.
Switch off phone and remove the battery when in an aircraft. The use of mobile telephones in an aircraft may endanger the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the cellular mobile phone net- work and is illegal. Failure to ob- serve this instruction may lead to suspension or denial of mo- bile telephone services to the of- fender, or legal action, or both.
Switch off phone when at any refuelling point or near inflam- mable material.
Switch off phone in hospitals and any other place where med- ical equipment may be in use. Respect restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel de- pots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.
There may be a hazard associat- ed with the operation of phones close to inadequately protected personal medical devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers.
Consult your doctor or the man- ufacturers of the medical device to determine if it is adequately protected.
Operation of phone close to oth- er electronic equipment may also cause interference if the equipment is inadequately pro- tected. Observe any warning signs and manufacturers recom- mendations.
Vehicle safety
Respect national regulations on the use of mobile telephones in vehicles.
Road safety always comes first! Always give your full attention to driving.
•Do not use a
•If equipped with a correctly installed vehicle kit allowing ‘hands free’ oper- ation and you need to make or receive a call, ensure that it is done sensibly and safely. Use
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