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Safety and General Information
Medical Devices

Pacemakers

The Advanced Medical Technology Association
(AdvaMed) recommends that a minimum
separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained
between a handheld wireless radio product and a
pacemaker. These recommendations are
consistent with th ose of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration.
Persons with pac emakers should :
•ALWAYS keep the radio product more than 6
inches (15 cm) from their pacemaker w hen the
radio product is turned ON.
•Not carry the radio product in a breast pocket.
•Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize
the potential for interference.
•Turn the radio produc t OFF immediately i f you
have any reason to suspect t hat interference is
taking place.

Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless radio products may interfere
with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may want to consult your hearing
aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device,
consult the manufacturer o f your device to
determine if it is ad equately shielded from RF
energy. Your physician may be able to assist you
in obtaining this in formation.

Use While Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of radio
products in the area where you drive. Always obey
them.
When using the radio product while driving, please:
•Give full attention to dri ving and to the road.
•Use hands-free operation, if available.
•Pull off the road and park before making or
answering a call if driving conditions so require.