68meets RF exposure guidelines when used normally, and it andits antenna are positioned at least 1.5 cm (5/8") away fromyour body. Do not cover the antenna with metal and youshould position the device at the above-stated distance fromyour body. To successfully transmit data files or messages, thisdevice requires a good quality connection to the network. Insome cases, transmission of data files or messages may bedelayed until such a connection is available. Ensure that theabove separation distance instructions are followed until thetransmission is completed. Parts of the device are magnetic.Metallic materials may be attracted to the device, and personswith hearing aids should not hold the device to the ear withthe hearing aid. Do not place credit cards or other magneticstorage media near the device, because information stored onthem may be erased.Medical devicesOperation of any radio transmitting equipment, includingwireless phones, may interfere with the functionality ofinadequately protected medical devices. Consult a physician orthe manufacturer of the medical device to determine if theyare adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you haveany questions. Switch off your device in health care facilitieswhen any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to doso. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipmentthat could be sensitive to external RF transmissions.Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that aminimum separation of 15.3 cm (6") be maintained betweenwireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid potentialinterference with the pacemaker. These recommendations areconsistent with the independent research by andrecommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Personswith pacemakers should do the following: