UTStarcom Handset warranty Driving Safety, Electronic Devices, Pacemakers

Safety and Warranty

13.1.3 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. Also, if using your phone while driving, please:

!Give full attention to driving. Driving safely is your first responsibility.

!Use hands-free operation, if available.

!Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call, if driving conditions so require.

If you must use the phone while driving, please use one-touch, speed dialing, and auto answer modes.

An airbag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the airbag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.

Warning: Failure to follow these instructions may lead to serious personal injury and possible property damage.

13.1.4 ELECTRONIC DEVICES

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.

13.1.4.1 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 potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

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.

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