HTC 3G quick start Road Safety, Safety Precautions for RF Exposure

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of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

ROAD SAFETY

Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use telephony services with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some countries, using hands-free devices as an alternative is allowed.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE

•Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a building).

•Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources, such as microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio.

•Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do not contain any metal.

•Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate your local RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.