I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N F O R M A T I O N128Hearing aidsSome digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the eventof such interference, you may want to consult your service provider.Other medical devicesOperation of any radio transmitting equipment, including cellular phones, mayinterfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices.Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine ifthey are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have anyquestions. Switch off your phone in health care facilities when any regulationsposted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities maybe using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronicsystems in motor vehicles (e.g. electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-skid (anti-lock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, air-bagsystems). Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding yourvehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that hasbeen added to your vehicle.Posted facilitiesSwitch your phone off in any facility where posted notices so require.■ Potentially explosive atmospheresSwitch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphereand obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosionor fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.Users are advised to switch off the phone when at a refuelling point (servicestation). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use ofradio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemicalplants or where blasting operations are in progress.Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearlymarked. They include below deck on boats; chemical transfer or storage facilities;vehicles using liquified petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas wherethe air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders; andany other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicleengine.rm-2_en1_FCC.fm Page 128 Monday, February 16, 2004 8:14 AM