Palm PMG0501000P manual Driving Safety

Interference in cars and to other Electronic Devices: Please note

that because of possible interference to electronic equipment, some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phones in their vehicles unless a hands-free kit with an external antenna is included in the installation. RF energy may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating and entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or representative to determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Also check with the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to the vehicle.

Driving Safety

Driving Safety Tips Overview

Always obey all laws and regulations on the use of the smartphone in your driving area.

Safety—Your most important call. The Wireless Industry reminds you to use your smartphone safely when driving.

1Get to know your smartphone and its features, such as speed-dial and redial.

2Use a hands-free device.

3Position your smartphone within easy reach.

4Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.

5Do not take notes, look up phone numbers, read/write e-mail, or surf the internet while driving.

6Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic.

7Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your attention from the road.

8Dial your national emergency number to report serious emergencies. This is a free call from your smartphone.

9Use your smartphone to help others in emergencies.

10Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless number when necessary.

Driving Safety Tips Details

1Get to know your smartphone and its features such as speed-dial and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most smartphone models

offer, including automatic redial and memory dial. Also, work to memorize the smartphone keyboard so you can use the speed-dial function without taking your attention off the road.

2Use a hands-free device. A number of hands-free smartphone accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your smartphone or a speakerphone accessory, take advantage of these devices. If driving while using a smartphone is permitted in your area, we recommend using a phone headset or a hands-free car kit (sold separately). However, be aware that use of a headset that covers both ears impairs your ability to hear other sounds. Use of such a headset while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle may create a serious hazard to you and/or others, and may be illegal. If you must use a stereo headset while driving, place a speaker in only one ear. Leave the other ear free to hear outside noises, and do so only if it is legal and you can do so safely.

3Make sure you place your smartphone within easy reach and where you can grab it without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voicemail answer it for you.

4Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations. Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, and ice can be hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver, your first responsibility is to pay attention to the road.

5Do not take notes, look up phone numbers, read/write e-mail, or surf the internet while driving. If you are reading an address book or business card while driving a car, or writing a to-do list, then you are not watching where you are going. It's common sense. Don't get caught in a dangerous situation because you are reading or writing and not paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles.

6Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip, or attempt to schedule your calls with times you may be temporarily stopped or otherwise stationary. But if you need to dial while driving, follow this simple tip: dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue

7Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix—they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and if necessary, suspend phone conversations which have the potential to divert your attention from the road.

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