Usage guidelines: all about performance and safety 171• Use hands-free operation, if available.• Pull off the road and park before making or answering acall if driving conditions so require.Electronic devicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from RFsignals. However, certain electronic equipment may not beshielded against RF signals from your wireless phone.PACEMAKERSThe Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommendsthat a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintainedbetween a hand-held wireless phone and a pacemaker toavoid potential interference with the pacemaker. Theserecommendations are consistent with the independentresearch by and recommendations of Wireless TechnologyResearch.Persons with pacemakers:• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inchesfrom their pacemaker when the pacemaker is turned on;• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimizethe potential for interference.• If you have any reason to suspect that interference istaking place, turn your phone OFF immediately.HEARING AIDSSome digital wireless phones may interfere with somehearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may wantto consult your service provider (or call the customer serviceline to discuss alternatives.) Optional for eachphone manufacturer.