130 Copyright © 2005 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 theseareas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be usingequipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.PACEMAKERSPacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 6 inches(15.3 cm) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoidpotential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations areconsistent with the independent research by and recommendations of WirelessTechnology Research. To minimize the potential for interference, persons withpacemakers should:• Always keep the device more than 6 inches (15.3 cm) from theirpacemaker when the device is switched on• Not carry the device in a breast pocket• Hold the device to the ear opposite the pacemakerIf you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch offyour device 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 avehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate anywarranty that may apply to the device. Check regularly that all wireless deviceequipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. Do not store orcarry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartmentas the device, its parts, or enhancements. For vehicles equipped with an air bag,remember that an air bags inflate with great force. Do not place objects, includinginstalled or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in theair bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installedand the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
