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facilities when any 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.

Pacemakers

Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15.3 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers should:

•always keep the device more than 15.3 cm (6 inches) from the pacemaker;

•not carry the device in a breast pocket; and

•hold the device to the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.

If you suspect interference, switch off your device and move the device away.

Hearing aids

Some digital, wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider.

■Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic, fuel-injection systems, electronic, antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed-control systems, air-bag systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer or its representative of your vehicle or any equipment that has been added.

Only qualified personnel should service the device or install the device in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service can be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to the device. Check regularly that all wireless-device equipment in your vehicle is mounted

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