8Electronic DevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However,certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signalsfrom your wireless phone.Pacemakers: The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommendsthat a minimum separation of 6 inches (6”) or 15 centimeters (15 cm) bemaintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoidpotential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations areconsistent with independent research and recommendations of WirelessTechnology Research.Persons with pacemakers:• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from theirpacemaker when the phone is turned ON;• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential forinterference;• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turnyour phone OFF immediately.Hearing Aids: Some digital wireless phones may interfere with somehearing aids. In the event of such interference, consult your wireless serviceprovider and hearing aid manufacturer.Other Medical Devices: If you use any other personal medical device,consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequatelyshielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist youin obtaining this information.Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted inthese areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may beusing equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.Vehicles: RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequatelyshielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufactureror its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult themanufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.Posted Facilities: Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted noticesso require.AircraftFCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air; switch off yourphone before boarding an aircraft unless otherwise advised by airlinepersonnel.Blasting AreasTo avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a“blasting area” or in other areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey allsigns and instructions.