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9. Reference Information

Important Safety Information

Traffic Safety
Do not use a hand-held telephone while driving a vehicle.
If using a hand-held phone park the vehicle before conversing.
Always secure the phone in its holder; do not place the phone on
the passenger seat or where it can break loose in a collision or
sudden stop.
The use of an alert device to operate a vehicle’s lights or horn on
public roads is not permitted.
Remember, road safety always comes first!
Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area
and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use
it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device,
read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not
connect incompatible products.
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are
advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and
for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment
should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your
ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder).
Electronic Devices
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

Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum
separation of 6 inches (20 cm.) be maintained between a
handheld 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 phone more than 6 inches (20 cm)
from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on;
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•Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;
•Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the
potential for interference.
•If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, switch off your phone immediately.

Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing
aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult
your service provider.

Other Medical Devices

Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including cellular
phones, may interfere with the functionality of inadequately
protected medical devices. Consult a physician or the
manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are
adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any
questions. Switch off your phone in health care 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.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately
shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles (e.g. electronic fuel
injection systems, electronic anti-skid (anti-lock) braking
systems, electronic speed control systems, air bag systems). Check
with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your
vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any
equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

Posted Facilities

Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices so
require.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks
in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily
injury or even death.
Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refueling
point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe
restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel
storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting
operations are in progress.