HP Veer 4G (AT&T) manual Operational Warnings

Hazardous Substances

This product is in compliance with the Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive

— 2002/95/EC.

This HP product is designed to comply with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive — 2002/96/EC.

The EU WEEE directive (2002/95/EC) requires manufacturers to provide treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities. This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the Hewlett-Packard website at hp.com/go/recyclers. These instructions may be used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as HP OEM customers who integrate and resell HP equipment.

This product does not contain any of the following substances in excess of regulatory limits (for reference of these limits please refer to the HP General Specification for the Environment at hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/suppychain/gen_specifications.html):

Asbestos, certain azo colorants, certain brominated flame retardants (may not be used as flame retardants in plastics), cadmium, chlorinated hydrocarbons, chlorinated paraffins, formaldehyde, halogenated diphenyl methanes, lead carbonates and sulfates, lead and lead compounds, mercuric oxide batteries, nickel (finishes must not be used on the external surface designed to be frequently handled or carried by the user), ozone depleting substances, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), polybrominated biphenyl ethers (PBBEs), polybrominated biphenyl oxides (PBBOs), polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCT), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) (except for wires and cables, and certain retail packaging has been voluntarily removed from most applications), radioactive substances, tributyl tin (TBT), triphenyl tin (TPT), and tributyl tin oxide (TBTO).

User Safety

Operational Warnings

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION. Read this information before using your smartphone. For the safe and efficient operation of your smartphone, observe these guidelines:

Potentially explosive atmospheres: Turn off your smartphone when you are in any areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere, such as fueling areas (gas or petrol stations, below deck on boats), storage facilities for fuel or chemicals, blasting areas and areas near electrical blasting caps, and areas where there are chemicals or particles (such as metal powders, grains, and dust) in the air.

Interference to medical and personal Electronic Devices: Most but not all electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals and certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your smartphone.

Pacemakers: The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of 0.6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by the recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

Persons with pacemakers should do the following:

Audio Safety: This smartphone is capable of producing loud noises which may damage your hearing. When using the speakerphone feature, it is recommended that you place your smartphone at a safe distance from your ear.

Other Medical Devices, Hospitals: If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF 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.

Repetitive Motion Injuries: When using the keyboard or playing games on your smartphone, you may experience discomfort in your neck, shoulders, hands, arms, or other parts of the body. To avoid any injury, such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other musculoskeletal disorder, make sure to take necessary breaks from use, take longer rests (such as several hours) if discomfort or tiring begins, and see a doctor if discomfort persists. To minimize the risk of Repetitive Motion Injuries, when texting or playing games with your smartphone:

•Do not grip the smartphone too tightly

•Press the buttons lightly

•Make use of the special features in the handset which minimize the number of buttons which have to be pressed, such as message templates and predictive text

•Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax

Blackouts and Seizures: Blinking lights, such as those experienced with television or playing video games may cause some people to experience blackout or seizure, even if never experienced before. In the event a smartphone user should experience any disorientation, loss of awareness, convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, or other involuntary movements, stop use immediately and consult a doctor. Individuals with personal or family history of such events should consult a doctor before using the device. To limit the possibility of such symptoms, wherever possible every hour take a minimum break of 15 minutes, use in a well-lighted area, view the screen from the farthest distance, and avoid exposure to blinking lights if you are tired.

Operating Machinery: Do not use your smartphone while operating machinery. Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident.

Aircraft: While in aircraft, follow all instructions regarding the operation of your smartphone. Use of your smartphone while on board an aircraft must be done in accordance and in compliance with airline instructions and regulations.

Vehicles with Air Bags: Your smartphone should not be placed in a position that would affect the operation of air bag deployment or in a position that, should the air bag inflate, could propel the smartphone. Air bags will inflate with great force and care should be taken to protect yourself and your smartphone within a vehicle that has air bags. Do not place a smartphone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Store the smartphone safely before driving the vehicle.

Hearing Aids: People with hearing aids or cochlear implants may experience interfering noises when using wireless devices or when one is nearby. The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing device and the distance from the interference source. Increasing the separation

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