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Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the
areas where you drive. Alwaysobey them. Also, if using your phone while
driving, please:
■Give full attentionto driving – driving safely is your first
responsibility;
■Use hands-free operation,i f available;
■Pull off the road and park before makingor answering a call if driving
conditions so require.
Electronic devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However,
certain electronicequipment may not be shielded against the RF signals
from your wireless phone.

Pacemakers

The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a
minimum separationof six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld
wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potentialinterference with the
pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
■ShouldA LWAYSkeep the phone more than six inches fromtheir
pacemaker when the phone is tu rned ON;
■Shouldnot carry the phone in a breast pocket;
■Should use the ear opposite the pacemakerto minimize the potential
for interference.
■Ifyou have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn
your phone OFF immediately.

Hearing aids

Some digital wirelessp honesm ayinterfere with some hearing aids. In the
event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider.

Other medicaldevices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of
your device to determine if they are adequatelyshielded from external RF
energy. Your physicia nm ay be able to assist you in obtainin g 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 facilitiesm ay
be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.