4 Safety First

DRIVING
Important: Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where
you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving:
• Give full attention to driving—driving safely is your first responsibility;
• Use handsfree operation, if available;
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic
equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers: The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum
separation of 6 inches (6”) or 15 centimeters (15 cm) be maintained between a handheld wirele ss
phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with independent research and recommendations of Wireless
Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone
is turned ON;
• 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, turn your phone OFF
immediately.
Hearing Aids: Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of
such interference, consult your wireless service provider and hearing aid manufacturer.
Other Medical Devices: If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer
of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician
may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Turn your phone OFF 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. 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: Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.
AIRCRAFT
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air; switch off your phone before boarding
an aircraft unless otherwise advised by airline personnel.
BLASTING AREAS
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in
other areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.