79headphones to block out background environmentalnoise. By blocking background environment noise, noisecancelling headphones should allow you to hear themusic at lower volumes than when using earbuds.• Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volumeincreases, less time is required before you hearing couldbe affected.• Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loudnoises, such as rock concerts, that might causetemporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss mightcause unsafe volumes to sound normal.• Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. Ifyou experience ringing in your ears, hear muffled speechor experience any temporary hearing difficulty afterlistening to your portable audio device, discontinue useand consult your doctor.You can obtain additional information on this subjectfrom the following sources:Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in forcein any area and always switch your phone offwhenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it maycause interference or danger.American Academy of Audiology11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300Reston, VA 20190Voice: (800) 222-2336Email: info@audiology.orgInternet: http://www.audiology.orgNational Institute on Deafness and Other CommunicationDisordersNational Institutes of Health31 Center Drive, MSC 2320Bethesda, MD 20892-2320Email: nidcdinfo@nih.govInternet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health(NIOSH)395 E Street, S.W.Suite 9200Patriots Plaza BuildingWashington, DC 20201Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4647)1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)Outside the U.S. 513-533-8328Email: cdcinfo@cdc.govInternet: http://www.cdc.gov1-888-232-6348 TTYInternet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.htmlVirgin M340.book Page 79 Tuesday, April 14, 2009 4:14 PM