131HHeeaalltthh aanndd SSaaffeettyy IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn130HHeeaalltthh aanndd SSaaffeettyy IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnElectronic DevicesMost modern electronic equipment are shielded fromradio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronicequipment may not be shielded against the RF signalsfrom your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer todiscuss alternatives.PacemakersPacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimumdistance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between awireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potentialinterference with the pacemaker. Theserecommendations are consistent with the independentresearch and recommendations of Wireless TechnologyResearch.Persons with pacemakers:• should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6inches) from their pacemaker when the phone isswitched on;• should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;• should use the ear opposite the pacemaker tominimise potential interference.If you have any reason to suspect that interference istaking place, switch off your phone immediately.Hearing AidsSome digital wireless phones may interfere with somehearing aids. In the event of such interference, you maywish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer todiscuss alternatives.10. Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergencywireless assistance number when necessary. If yousee a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard,a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accidentwhere no one appears injured, or a vehicle youknow to be stolen, call roadside assistance or anyother special non-emergency wireless number.Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force inany area and always switch off your phone whenever itis forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interferenceor danger.When connecting the phone or any accessory to anotherdevice, read its user’s guide for detailed safetyinstructions. Do not connect incompatible products.As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment,users are advised that for the satisfactory operation ofthe equipment and for the safety of personnel, it isrecommended that the equipment should only be usedin the normal operating position (held to your ear withthe antenna pointing over your shoulder).