Turning OffYour Phonein Dangerous Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.

Turn your phone off when you’re in any area that has a potentially explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your phone and accessories could generate sparks. Sparks can cause an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or even death. These areas are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include:

Fueling areas such as gas stations.

Below deck on boats.

Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.

Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine.

Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, flammable liquids, or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories.

Keep YourMobile Device and Its Accessories Away From SmallChildren

These products are not toys and may be hazardous to children. For example:

A choking hazard may exist for small, detachable parts.

Improper use could result in loud sounds, possibly causing hearing injury.

Improperly handled batteries could overheat and cause a burn.

Do not allow children to play with your phone as they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your invoice.

GlassParts

Some parts of your phone may be made of glass. This glass could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove. Stop using your phone until the glass is replaced by a qualified service center.

Seizures/Blackouts

Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, such as when playing video games. These may occur even if a person has never had a previous seizure or blackout.

If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history of such occurrences, please consult with your physician before playing video games or enabling a flashing- lights feature (if available) on your phone.

Discontinue use and consult a physician if any of the following symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of

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