A d d i t i o n a l s a f e t y i n f o r m a t i o n38 Copyright © 2006 Nokia. All rights reserved.■ 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 they areadequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have anyquestions. Switch off your device in health care facilities whenany regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment thatcould be sensitive to external RF energy.PacemakersPacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimumseparation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintainedbetween a wireless phone 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:• Always keep the device more than 15.3 centimeters(6 inches) from the pacemaker• Not carry the device in a breast pocket