Panasonic EB-GU87 Operating Instructions Manual

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4 Safety FirstDRIVINGImportant: Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas whereyou drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving:• Give full attention to driving—driving safely is your first responsibility;• Use handsfree operation, if available;• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.ELECTRONIC DEVICESMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronicequipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.Pacemakers: The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimumseparation of 6 inches (6”) or 15 centimeters (15 cm) be maintained between a handheld wirelessphone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. Theserecommendations are consistent with independent research and recommendations of WirelessTechnology Research.Persons with pacemakers:• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phoneis turned ON;• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference;• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone OFFimmediately.Hearing Aids: Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event ofsuch interference, consult your wireless service provider and hearing aid manufacturer.Other Medical Devices: If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturerof your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physicianmay be able to assist you in obtaining this information.Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instructyou to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive toexternal RF energy.Vehicles: RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systemsin motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. Youshould also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.Posted Facilities: Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.AIRCRAFTFCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air; switch off your phone before boardingan aircraft unless otherwise advised by airline personnel.BLASTING AREASTo avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or inother areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.