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Safety
Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility
Facilities
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your
handset in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or
health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF
energy.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum sep-
aration of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a handheld, wireless-radio
product and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the inde-
pendent research by, and recommendations of, Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the handset more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their pacemaker
when the handset is turned on.
• Not carry the handset in a breast pocket.
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for
interference.
• Turn the handset off immediately if you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place.
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 phy-
sician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Use While Driving
Campus installations and warehouse facilities that use vehicles such as forklifts
or golf carts should abide by these guidelines when using wireless telephones:
• Give full attention to driving and to the road, aisle, or path.
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electro-
magnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded,
designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic
compatibility.