Samsung SGH-E356 User Manual

Health and safety information27As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, usersare advised that for the satisfactory operation of theequipment and for the safety of personnel, it isrecommended that the equipment should only be used inthe normal operating position (held to your ear with theantenna pointing over your shoulder).Electronic devicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from radiofrequency (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. These recommendationsare consistent with the independent research andrecommendations of Wireless Technology Research.Persons with pacemakers:should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches)from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on.should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimizepotential 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 to discussalternatives.Other medical devicesIf you use any other personal medical devices, consult themanufacturer 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 care facilitieswhen any regulations posted in these areas instruct you todo so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be usingequipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.