117health and safety informationFollowing Safety GuidelinesTo operate your phone safely and efficiently, always followany special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone offin areas where use is forbidden or when it may causeinterference or danger.Using Your Phone Near Other ElectronicDevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from radiofrequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wirelessphones may affect inadequately shielded electronicequipment.RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequatelyshielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainmentsystems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer ortheir representative to determine if these systems areadequately shielded from external RF signals. Also checkwith the manufacturer regarding any equipment that hasbeen added to your vehicle.Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical phones,such as pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if theyare adequately shielded from external RF signals.Always turn off the phone in health care facilities andrequest permission before using the phone nearmedical equipment.Turning Off Your Phone Before FlyingTurn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To preventpossible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. FederalAviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you tohave permission from a crew member to use your phonewhile the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk ofinterference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phonewhile the plane is in the air.