Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use

Driving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non-

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Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless

 

 

 

emergency assistance number when necessary.

 

 

telephones in the areas where you drive. Always obey

 

 

 

 

 

 

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them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please:

Electronic Devices

 

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Give full attention to driving - driving safely is your

 

 

 

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF

 

 

 

 

 

signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not

 

 

 

first responsibility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

be shielded against RF signalssonfrom your wireless phone.

 

 

Use handsfree operation, if available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Pull off the road and park before making or answer-

 

 

 

Pacemakers

 

 

 

 

 

 

ing a call if driving conditions so require.

 

 

 

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The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recom-

 

 

In addition, Ericsson suggests the following safe driving

 

 

 

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mends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be

 

 

tips if you are using your phone while driving:

 

 

 

maintainedEbetween a handheld wireless phone and a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pace-

 

 

Get to know your wireless phone and its features

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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maker. These recommendations are consistent with the

 

 

 

such as speed dial and redial.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

independent research by and recommendations of Wire-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Position your wireless phone

 

 

 

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within easy reach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Persons with pacemakers:

 

 

 

 

 

Suspend conversations during

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six

 

 

 

 

hazardous driving conditions or

 

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situations.

 

 

 

 

inches from their pacemaker when the phone is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

turned ON.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not take notes or look up

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Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.

 

 

 

 

phone numbers while driving.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to mini-

 

 

Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place

 

 

 

 

 

 

calls when you are not moving or before pulling

 

 

 

mize the potential for interference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

into traffic.

 

 

 

 

 

If you have any reason to suspect that interference is

 

 

 

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taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately.

 

 

 

Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversa-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tions that may be distracting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hearing Aids

 

 

 

 

 

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Use your wireless phone to call for help.

 

 

 

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some

 

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Use you wireless phone to help others in emergen-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may

 

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Ericsson A1228d manual Driving, Electronic Devices, Pacemakers, Hearing Aids