257• Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer ofyour implantable medical device. If you have any questions aboutusing your wireless mobile device with an implantable medicaldevice, consult your health care provider.For more information see: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html#.Other Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical devices, consult themanufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequatelyshielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be ableto assist you in obtaining this information. Switch yourmobile device off in health care facilities when anyregulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipmentthat could be sensitive to external RF energy.VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequatelyshielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check withthe manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehiclebefore using your mobile device in a motor vehicle. Youshould also consult the manufacturer of any equipment thathas been added to your vehicle.Posted FacilitiesSwitch your mobile device off in any facility where postednotices require you to do so.Potentially Explosive EnvironmentsSwitch your mobile device off when in any area with apotentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs andinstructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosionor fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users areadvised to switch the mobile device off while at a refuelingpoint (service station).Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on theuse of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage anddistribution areas), chemical plants, or where blastingoperations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosiveatmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. Theyinclude below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storagefacilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such aspropane or butane), areas where the air contains chemicalsor particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders, and anyother area where you would normally be advised to turn offyour vehicle engine.
