Health and Safety Information 225that are used. As a result, there is no single volume settingthat is appropriate for everyone or for every combination ofsound, settings, and equipment.You should follow some common sense recommendationswhen using any portable audio device:• Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones intoan audio source.• Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowestvolume at which you can hear adequately.• Be aware that you can adapt to higher volume settings over time,not realizing that the higher volume may be harmful to yourhearing.• When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannothear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next toyou can hear what you are listening to.• Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If youchoose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment,use noise-cancelling headphones to block out backgroundenvironmental noise. By blocking background environment noise,noise cancelling headphones should allow you to hear the musicat lower volumes than when using earbuds.• Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, lesstime is required before you hearing could be affected.• Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises,such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss.Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to soundnormal.• Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If youexperience ringing in your ears, hear muffled speech, orexperience any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to yourportable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor.You can obtain additional information on this subject from thefollowing sources:American Academy of Audiology11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300Reston, VA 20190Voice: (800) 222-2336Email: info@audiology.orgInternet:http://www.audiology.org/Pages/default.aspx
