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 ve- hicle's lights or horn on public roads is not permitted.

Remember road safety always comes first!

Operating environment

Remember to follow any special regula- tions in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is for- bidden to use it, or when it may cause in- terference or danger.

When connecting the phone or any acces- sory 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 rec- ommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating posi- tion (held to your ear).

Do not point the infrared beam at anyone’s eye or allow it to interfere with other in- frared devices.

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 20 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a hand- held 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 20 cm (6 inches) from their pace- maker when the phone is switched on;

Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;

Should use the ear opposite the pace- maker to minimize the potential for in- terference.

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

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