care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas
instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may
be using equipment that could be sensitive to external
RF energy.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum
separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained
between a 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 should:
• Always keep the device more than 15.3 centimeters
(6 inches) from their pacemaker
• Not carry the device in a breast pocket
• Hold the device to the ear opposite the pacemaker
to minimize the potential for interference.
If you suspect interference, switch off your device, and
move the device away.
Hearing aids
Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing
aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider.
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Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately
shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as
electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock)
braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and
air bag systems. For more information, check with the
manufacturer, or its representative, of your vehicle or any
equipment that has been added.
Only qualified personnel should service the device or install
the device in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may
be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may
apply to the device. Check regularly that all wireless device
equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive
materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts,
or enhancements. For vehicles equipped with an air bag,
remember that air bags inflate with great force. Do not place
objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment
in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment
area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed
and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
Using your device while flying in aircraft is prohibited.
Switch off your device before boarding an aircraft. The use
of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be dangerous to
the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone
network, and may be illegal.