Medical devices

Vehicles—RF signals may affect improperly

Pacemakers—Warning to pacemaker wearers:

installed or inadequately shielded electronic

systems in motor vehicles. Check with the

Wireless phones, when in the ‘on’ position, have

manufacturer of the device to determine if it is

been shown to interfere with pacemakers. The

adequately shielded from external RF energy.

phone should be kept at least six (6) inches away

Blasting areas—Turn off your phone where

from the pacemaker to reduce risk.

The Health Industry Manufacturers Association

blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and

follow any regulations or rules.

and the wireless technology research community

Potentially explosive atmospheres—Turn off

recommend that you follow these guidelines to

minimize the potential for interference.

your phone when you are in any area with a

• Always keep the phone at least six inches (15

potentially explosive atmosphere. Obey all signs

and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause

centimeters) away from your pacemaker when

an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or

the phone is turned on.

death. Areas with a potentially explosive

• Do not carry your phone near your heart.

atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly

• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker.

marked.

• If you have any reason to suspect that

They include:

interference is taking place, turn off your phone

• fueling areas such as gas stations

immediately.

• below deck on boats

Hearing aids—Some digital wireless phones may

• transfer or storage facilities for fuel or

interfere with hearing aids. In the event of such

chemicals

interference, you may want to consult your service

• vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas, such as

provider or call the customer service line to discuss

alternatives.

propane or butane

Other medical devices—If you use any other

• areas where the air contains chemicals or

personal medical device, consult the manufacturer

particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders

of the device to determine if it is adequately

• any other area where you would normally be

shielded from external RF energy. Your physician

advised to turn off your vehicle engine

may be able to help you obtain this information.

Use with care

In health care facilities—Turn your phone off in

Use only in normal position (to ear). Avoid

health care facilities when instructed. Hospitals

dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on the phone.

and health care facilities may be using equipment

Avoid magnetic environments

that is sensitive to external RF energy.

Potentially unsafe areas

Keep the phone away from magnets which can

Posted facilities—Turn your phone off in any

cause improper functioning of the phone.

Keep your phone dry

facility when posted notices require you to do so.

Aircraft—FCC regulations prohibit using your

Keep the phone dry. Damage can result if the

phone on a plane that is in the air. Turn your phone

phone gets wet. Water damage is not covered

off or switch it to Airplane Mode before boarding

under warranty.

aircraft.

 

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