Health and Safety Information 144Implantable Medical DevicesA minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and animplantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potentialinterference with the device.Persons who have such devices:• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their implantable 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 to minimize the potential for interference;• Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.• Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device. if you have any questionsabout using your wireless phone with such a device, consult your health care provider.For more information see:http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.htmlHearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile PhonesSome digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you maywish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.Other Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it isadequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining thisinformation. Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct youto do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Checkwith the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of anyequipment that has been added to your vehicle.Posted FacilitiesSwitch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.
