Health and Safety Information 170Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in anyarea, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it isforbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference ordanger. When connecting the mo bile device or any accessoryto another device, read its user's guide for detailed safetyinstructions. Do not connect incompatible products.Using Your Mobile Device Near Other ElectronicDevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from RadioFrequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronicequipment may not be shielded against the RF signals fromyour wireless mobile device. Consult the manufacturer todiscuss alternatives.Implantable Medical DevicesA minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintainedbetween a handheld wireless mobile device and animplantable medical device, such as a pacemaker orimplantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potentialinterference with the device.Persons who have such devices:• Should ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than six (6) inchesfrom their implantable medical device when the mobile device isturned ON;• Should not carry the mobile device in a breast pocket;• Should use the ear opposite the implantable medical device tominimize the potential for interference;• Should turn the mobile device OFF immediately if there is anyreason to suspect that interference is taking place;National Institute for Occupational Safetyand Health (NIOSH)395 E Street, S.W., Suite 9200Patriots Plaza BuildingWashington, DC 20201Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH(1-800-356-4674)1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)Outside the U.S. 513-533-8328Email: cdcinfo@cdc.govInternet:http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html1-888-232-6348 TTY
