The Health Industry Manufacturers Association and

Blasting areas—Turn off your phone where

the wireless technology research community

blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and

recommend that you follow these guidelines to

follow any regulations or rules.

minimize the potential for interference.

Potentially explosive atmospheres—Turn off your

Always keep the phone at least six inches

phone when you are in any area with a potentially

(15 centimeters) away from your pacemaker

explosive atmosphere. Obey all signs and

when the phone is turned on.

instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause

Do not carry your phone near your heart.

an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or

Use the ear opposite the pacemaker.

death.Areas with a potentially explosive

atmosphere are often, but not always,

If you have any reason to suspect that

clearly marked.

interference is taking place, turn off your

They include:

phone immediately.

fueling areas such as gas stations

Hearing aids—Some digital wireless phones may

below deck on boats

interfere with hearing aids. In the event of such

transfer or storage facilities for fuel or chemicals

interference, you may want to consult Virgin

vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas, such as

Mobile or call the customer service line to

 

propane or butane

discuss alternatives.

areas where the air contains chemicals or

Other medical devices—If you use any other

 

particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders

personal medical device, consult the manufacturer

any other area where you would normally be

of the device to determine if it is adequately

 

advised to turn off your vehicle engine

shielded from external RF energy. Your physician

Using phone with care

may be able to help you obtain this information.

Use only in normal position (to ear). Avoid dropping,

In health care facilities—Turn your phone off in

hitting, bending, or sitting on the phone.

health care facilities when instructed. Hospitals and

Avoiding magnetic environments

health care facilities may be using equipment that is

Keep the phone away from magnets which can

sensitive to external RF energy.

cause improper functioning of the phone.

Potentially unsafe areas

Keeping phone dry

Posted facilities—Turn your phone off in any

Keep the phone dry. Damage can result if the

facility when posted notices require you to do so.

phone gets wet. Water damage is not covered

Aircraft—FCC regulations prohibit using your

under warranty.

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

Resetting the phone

off before boarding aircraft.

If the screen seems frozen and the keypad does not

Vehicles—RF signals may affect improperly

respond to keypresses, reset the phone by

installed or inadequately shielded electronic

completing the following steps:

systems in motor vehicles. Check with the

1.

Remove the battery door.

manufacturer of the device to determine if it is

2.

Remove and replace the battery.

adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your

auto manufacturer may be able to help you obtain

If the problem persists, return the phone to the

dealer for service.

this information.

 

 

 

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