R290 User’s Guide
recommended limits for exposure to RF fields from handheld mobile telephones. According to ICNIRP statement, which is based on the available body of research, there is no evidence that mobile terminals meeting the recommended limits can cause any adverse health effects. All Ericsson telephones conform to the ICNIRP guidelines and other international exposure standards, such as:
•CENELEC European
•ANSI/IEEE
•AS2772.1 – 1990/NZS 6609.1:1990, Amdt. No.1 (Australia, New Zealand)
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the areas where you drive. If you are going to use your phone while driving, please:
•Give full attention to driving.
•Use an Ericsson Vehicle Handsfree Solution, if available. Law in many countries requires vehicle Handsfree Solution. Read the installation instructions carefully before installing a vehicle Handsfree Solution.
•Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions so require.
RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles such as car stereo, safety equipment etc. In addition, some vehicle manufacturers do not allow use of mobile phones, unless the installation is supported by a handsfree kit with an external antenna, in their vehicles. Check with your vehicle manufacturer's representative to be sure that your mobile phone will not affect the electronic systems in your vehicle.
Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in
the air bag deployment area. If
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment, for example equipment in hospitals and cars, is shielded from RF energy. However, certain electronic equipment is not, therefore:
Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission.
Mobile phones may affect the operation of some implanted cardiac pacemakers and other medically implanted equipment. Pacemaker patients should be aware that the use of a mobile phone very close to a pacemaker might cause the device to malfunction. Avoid placing the phone over the pacemaker, i.e. in your breast pocket. When using the phone, place it at your ear opposite the pacemaker. If a minimum distance of 15 cm is kept between the phone and the pacemaker, the risk of interference is limited. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, immediately turn off your phone. Contact your cardiologist for more information.
Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones. In the event of such disturbance, you may want to consult your service provider, or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives.
Aircraft
•Turn off your mobile phone before boarding any aircraft.
•Do not use it on the ground without crew permission.
To prevent interference with communication systems, you must not use your mobile phone while the plane is in the air.
Blasting Areas
Turn off your mobile phone when in a blasting area or in areas posted “turn off
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