[ 119 ]Reference information• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONTraffic safetyDo not use a wireless telephone while driving a vehicle. Always secure thephone in its holder; do not place the phone on the passenger seat orwhere it can break loose in a collision or sudden stop.Remember road safety always comes first!Operating environmentRemember to follow any special regulations and always switch off yourphone wherever forbidden, or when it may cause interference or danger.When connecting the phone or accessory to another device, read its user’sguide for safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised tooperate this equipment only in the normal operating position (held toyour ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder).PacemakersPacemaker manufacturers recommend a distance of 20 cm (6 inches)be maintained between a hand-held wireless phone and a pacemakerto avoid interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations areconsistent with independent research and recommendations ofWireless Technology Research.PERSONS WITH A PACEMAKER:• Should always keep the phone more than 20 cm (6 inches) from theirpacemaker when the phone is switched on.• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potentialfor interference.• Should switch off the phone immediately if there is any reason tosuspect that interference is taking place.Hearing aidsSome digital wireless phones may interfere with hearing aids. In the eventof such interference, consult your wireless provider.
