Health and Safety Information182between 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 inches fromtheir 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 some hearingaids. In the event of such interference, you may want toconsult your service provider (or call the customer service lineto discuss alternatives.) Optional for each phonemanufacturer.Other medical devicesIf you use any other personal medical device, consult themanufacturer of your device to determine if they areadequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physicianmay be able to assist you in obtaining this information.Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when anyregulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipmentthat could be sensitive to external RF energy.
