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 n47Copyright © 2006 Nokia. All rights reserved.Parts of the device are magnetic. Metallic materials may beattracted to the device. Do not place credit cards or othermagnetic storage media near the device, because informationstored on them 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 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: