Samsung Galaxy S Captivate User Manual

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Health and Safety Information 168Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in any areaand always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to useit, or when it may cause interference or danger.When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device,read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions. Do notconnect incompatible products.As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users areadvised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment andfor the safety of personnel, it is recommended that theequipment should only be used in the normal operating position(held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder ifyou are using an external antenna).Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic DevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from radiofrequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipmentmay not be shielded against the RF signals from your wirelessphone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives.Implantable Medical DevicesA minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintainedbetween a handheld wireless phone and an implantable medicaldevice, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverterdefibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device.Persons who have such devices:• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from theirimplantable medical device when the phone is turned ON;• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;• Should use the ear opposite the implantable medical device tominimize the potential for interference;• Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason tosuspect that interference is taking place;• Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of yourimplantable medical device. If you have any questions about usingyour wireless phone with such a device, consult your health careprovider.For more information see:http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.htmlFCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)Regulations for Wireless DevicesOn July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission(FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified theexception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid CompatibilityAct of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital wireless phones becompatible with hearing-aids.i897 Vegas.book Page 168 Monday, July 19, 2010 12:26 PM