52 Important Safety Information

Following Safety Guidelines

To operate your phone safely and
efficiently, always follow any special
regulations in a given area. Turn your
phone off in areas where use is forbidden
or when it may cause interference or
danger.

Using Your Phone Near Other

Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment is
shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.
However, RF signals from wireless phones
may affect inadequately shielded electronic
equipment.
RF signals may affect improperly installed
or inadequately shielded electronic
operating systems or entertainment
systems in motor vehicles. Check with the
manufacturer or their representative to
determine if these systems are adequately
shielded from external RF signals. Also
check with the manufacturer regarding any
equipment that has been added to your
vehicle.
Consult the manufacturer of any personal
medical devices, such as pacemakers and
hearing aids, to determine if they are
adequately shielded from external RF
signals.
Note: Always turn off the phone in
healthcare facilities, and request
permission before using the phone near
medical equipment.

Turning Off Your Phone

Before Flying

Turn off your phone before boarding any
aircraft. To prevent possible interference
with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations
require you to have permission from a crew
member to use your phone while the plane
is on the ground. To prevent any risk of
interference, FCC regulations prohibit
using your phone while the plane is in the
air.

Turning Off Your Phone in

Dangerous Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting
operations, turn your phone off when in a
blasting area or in other areas with signs
indicating two-way radios should be turned
off. Construction crews often use
remote-control RF devices to set off
explosives.
Turn your phone off when you’re in any
area that has a potentially explosive
atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your phone
and accessories could generate sparks.
Sparks can cause an explosion or fire,
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
These areas are often, but not always,
clearly marked. They include:
Fueling areas such as gas stations.
Below deck on boats.
Fuel or chemical transfer or storage
facilities.