Electromagnetic Interference
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals; however, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends a minimum separation of six inches (or 15 cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations by Wireless Technology Research. Persons with cardiac pacemakers:
Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned On.
Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
Should place the phone to the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.
If you have any reason to suspect RF interference, turn Off your phone immediately and remove the battery.
Whether the phone vibrates, plays a ring tune, or the volume buttons increase/decrease the ring sound, a received call to a wireless phone may interfere with a cardiac pacemaker.
Hearing Aids
Digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your wireless service provider.
Other Medical Devices and Medical Facilities
Operation of wireless phones could interfere with medical devices or implanted equipment which are inadequately shielded from external RF energy. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if such devices are adequately shielded.
Turn Off your phone in health care facilities, if regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
Electronic vehicle systems, such as
Posted Facilities
Turn Off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.
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