Sony Ericsson T18LX manual Driving, Electronic Devices, Pacemakers, Hearing Aids

Driving

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, please:

•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 answer- ing a call if driving conditions so require.

In addition, Ericsson suggests the following safe driving tips if you are using your phone while driving:

•Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial.

•Position your wireless phone within easy reach.

•Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations.

•Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.

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

•Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversa- tions that may be distracting.

•Use your wireless phone to call for help.

•Use your wireless phone to help others in emergen- cies.

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

Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against RF signals from your wireless phone.

Pacemakers

The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recom- mends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pace- maker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wire- less 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 mini- mize 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, you may

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