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APPENDIX(

Safety(Information(

Use Responsibly. Read all instructions and safety information before use to avoid injury.
CAUTION! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD
RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURY OR DAMAGE.
Battery Safety
Charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32° to 95° Fahrenheit (0° to 35°
Celsius).
Wireless Safety
Turn Amazon Whispernet off in areas where wireless use is forbidden or when it may cause
interference or danger. Some specific situations are described below. In general, you should not
use your Kindle with Whispernet turned on any place you are not allowed to use your cell phone.
Turn$Off$Wireless$When$Flying$
To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your device's wireless
service. If you have your wireless service turned off, you can use your Kindle for reading once a
crew member has said it is okay to use electronic devices.
Be$Careful$Around$Other$Electronic$Devices$
Kindle generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and, if not used in
accordance with its instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications and
electronic equipment. Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However,
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems,
entertainment systems and personal medical devices. If in doubt, check with the manufacturer.
For personal medical devices (such as pacemakers and hearing aids), consult with your physician
or the manufacturer to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF signals.
Steps$to$Minimize$Interference$
If your Kindle does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which you can
determine by turning your Kindle off and on), you can try to correct the interference by one or