151The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in theAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard.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 able toassist you in obtaining this information. Switch your phone off inhealth care facilities when any regulations posted in these areasinstruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may beusing equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequatelyshielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with themanufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. Youshould also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that hasbeen added to your vehicle.Posted FacilitiesSwitch your phone off in any facility where posted notices requireyou to do so.Potentially Explosive EnvironmentsSwitch your phone off when in any area with a potentiallyexplosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparksin such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodilyinjury or even death.Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refuelingpoint (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observerestrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuelstorage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blastingoperations are in progress.Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but notalways clearly marked. They include below deck on boats,chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefiedpetroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas where the aircontains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metalpowders, and any other area where you would normally beadvised to turn off your vehicle engine.Emergency CallsThis phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radiosignals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in allconditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on anywireless phone for essential communications (medicalemergencies, for example).Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must beswitched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength.Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phoneu810.book Page 151 Friday, May 1, 2009 12:03 PM