66 Copyright © 2004 NokiaMedical devicesOperation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, mayinterfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices. Consulta physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they areadequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any questions. Switchoff your phone in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areasinstruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipmentthat could be sensitive to external RF energy.PACEMAKERSPacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 6 in (15.3 cm)be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potentialinterference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with theindependent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.To minimize the potential for interference, persons with pacemakers should:• Always keep the device more than 6 in (15.3 cm) from their pacemaker whenthe device is switched on.• Not carry the device in a breast pocket.• Hold the device to the ear opposite the pacemaker.If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off yourdevice immediately.HEARING AIDSome digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interferenceoccurs, consult your service provider.VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronicsystems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronicantiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, air bagsystems. For more information, check with the manufacturer or its representativeof 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 warrantythat may apply to the device. Check regularly that all wireless device equipment inyour vehicle is mounted and operating properly. Do not store or carry flammableliquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, itsparts, or enhancements. For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that anair bags inflate with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portablewireless 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.