135HHeeaalltthh aanndd SSaaffeettyy IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn134HHeeaalltthh aanndd SSaaffeettyy IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnOther Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical devices, consultthe manufacturer of your device to determine if it isadequately shielded from external RF energy. Yourphysician may be able to assist you in obtaining thisinformation. Switch off your phone in health carefacilities when any regulations posted in these areasinstruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilitiesmay be using equipment that could be sensitive toexternal RF energy.VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed orinadequately shielded electronic systems in motorvehicles. Check with the manufacturer or itsrepresentative regarding your vehicle.You should also consult the manufacturer of anyequipment that has been added to your vehicle.Posted FacilitiesSwitch off your phone in any facility where postednotices require you to do so.Electronic DevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded fromradio frequency (RF) signals. However, certainelectronic equipment may not be shielded against theRF signals from your wireless phone. Consult themanufacturer to discuss 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 interferenceIf 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, youmay wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer todiscuss alternatives.