Health and Safety Information 164Operating EnvironmentOperating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switchyour phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interferenceor danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read itsuser's guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for thesatisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it isrecommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operatingposition (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder if you areusing an external antenna).Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic DevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signalsfrom your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives.Implantable Medical DevicesA minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheldwireless phone and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker orimplantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device.Persons who have such devices:• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their implantablemedical device when the phone is turned ON;• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;• Should use the ear opposite the implantable medical device to minimize thepotential for interference;• Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect thatinterference is taking place.• Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantablemedical device. if you have any questions about using your wireless phone withsuch a device, consult your health care provider.For more information see, http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.htmlHearing AidsSome digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event ofsuch interference, you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discussalternatives.
