Driving safety
Talking on the phone while driving is extremely dangerous and is illegal in some states. Remember, safety comes first. Check the laws and regulations on the use of phones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. If you must use your phone while driving, please:
•Give full attention to driving. Driving safely is your first responsibility.
•Use
•Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call.
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wire- less equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If
WARNING!
Failure to follow these instructions could lead to serious personal injury and possible property damage.
Electronic devices
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio fre- quency (RF) signals.
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF
signals from your wireless phone. Therefore, use of your phone must be restricted in certain situations.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid poten- tial interference with the pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Never come closer than six (6) inches to a person with a heart pacemaker implant when using your phone. Doing so could result in interference with the function of the pacemaker.
Persons with pacemakers:
•ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from your pacemaker when the phone is turned on.
•Do not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
•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 interfer- ence, you may want to consult your service provider (or call the customer service line to
discuss alternatives).
Other medical devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Hospitals and health care facilities
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
Hospitals or healthcare 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 where posted notices so require.
Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Turn your phone OFF before boarding an aircraft.
Always request and obtain prior consent and approval of an authorized airline representative before using your phone aboard an aircraft. Always follow the instructions of the airline representative whenever using your phone aboard an aircraft, to prevent any possible interference with airborne electronic equipment.
Blasting areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted “Turn off
Potentially explosive atmospheres
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as gas stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or stor- age facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine.
60 Appendix | Appendix 61 |
