The Health Industry Manufacturers Association and | Blasting | ||
the wireless technology research community | blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and | ||
recommend that you follow these guidelines to | follow any regulations or rules. | ||
minimize the potential for interference. | Potentially explosive | ||
• Always keep the phone at least six inches | phone when you are in any area with a potentially | ||
(15 centimeters) away from your pacemaker | explosive atmosphere. Obey all signs and | ||
when the phone is turned on. | instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause | ||
• Do not carry your phone near your heart. | an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or | ||
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker. | death.Areas with a potentially explosive | ||
atmosphere are often, but not always, | |||
• If you have any reason to suspect that | |||
clearly marked. | |||
interference is taking place, turn off your | They include: | ||
phone immediately. | |||
• fueling areas such as gas stations | |||
Hearing | |||
• below deck on boats | |||
interfere with hearing aids. In the event of such | • transfer or storage facilities for fuel or chemicals | ||
interference, you may want to consult Virgin | • vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas, such as | ||
Mobile or call the customer service line to |
| propane or butane | |
discuss alternatives. | • areas where the air contains chemicals or | ||
Other medical |
| particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders | |
personal medical device, consult the manufacturer | • any other area where you would normally be | ||
of the device to determine if it is adequately |
| advised to turn off your vehicle engine | |
shielded from external RF energy. Your physician | Using phone with care | ||
may be able to help you obtain this information. | Use only in normal position (to ear). Avoid dropping, | ||
In health care | |||
hitting, bending, or sitting on the phone. | |||
health care facilities when instructed. Hospitals and | Avoiding magnetic environments | ||
health care facilities may be using equipment that is | |||
Keep the phone away from magnets which can | |||
sensitive to external RF energy. | |||
cause improper functioning of the phone. | |||
Potentially unsafe areas | |||
Keeping phone dry | |||
Posted | |||
Keep the phone dry. Damage can result if the | |||
facility when posted notices require you to do so. | phone gets wet. Water damage is not covered | ||
under warranty. | |||
phone on a plane that is in the air. Turn your phone | Resetting the phone | ||
off before boarding aircraft. | If the screen seems frozen and the keypad does not | ||
respond to keypresses, reset the phone by | |||
installed or inadequately shielded electronic | completing the following steps: | ||
systems in motor vehicles. Check with the | 1. | Remove the battery door. | |
manufacturer of the device to determine if it is | |||
2. | Remove and replace the battery. | ||
adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your |
auto manufacturer may be able to help you obtain | If the problem persists, return the phone to the | |
dealer for service. | ||
this information. | ||
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