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between them may reduce the interference. You may also consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Small children: Do not leave your smartphone and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play with it. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the smartphone. Your smartphone contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or which could become detached and create a choking hazard.

Keep the device away from the abdomens of pregnant women and adolescents, particularly when using the device hands-free.

To reduce exposure to radiation, use your device in good reception areas, as indicated by the bars on your smartphone, at least 3 to 4 bars.

Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss

Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and cellular telephones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss. This includes the use of headphones (including headsets, ear buds, and Bluetooth® or other wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound, and distorted hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and other potential hearing problems varies. The amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sound, the device, the device settings, and the headphones. You should follow some common sense recommendations when using any portable audio device:

•Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can hear adequately.

•When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to.

•Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, use noise-cancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise.

•Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time is required before your hearing could be affected.

•Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal.

•Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you experience ringing in your ears, hear muffled speech, or experience any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor.

•You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources:

American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza America Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190

Voice: (800) 222-2336

Email: info@audiology.org

Internet: audiology.org

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health

31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320 Voice: (301) 496-7243

Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov

Internet: nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 395 E Street, S.W., Suite 9200

Patriots Plaza Building

Washington, DC 20201

Voice: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)

Internet: cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise

Product Handling & Safety

General statement on handling and use: You alone are responsible for how you use your smartphone and any consequences of its use.

You must always switch off your smartphone wherever the use of a smartphone is prohibited. Use of your smartphone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment.

•Always treat your smartphone and its accessories with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.

•Do not expose your smartphone or its accessories to open flames or lit tobacco products.

•Do not expose your smartphone or its accessories to liquid, moisture, or high humidity.

•Do not drop, throw, or try to bend your smartphone or its accessories.

•Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the device or its accessories.

•Do not paint your smartphone or its accessories.

•Do not attempt to disassemble your smartphone or its accessories; only authorized personnel must do so.

•Do not expose your smartphone or its accessories to extreme temperatures, minimum 32° F and maximum 113° F (0° C to 45° C).

•Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

•In order to avoid damage, charge the smartphone only in temperatures that range from 0°C to 45°C.

•Do not carry your smartphone in your back pocket as it could break when you sit down.

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