Samsung SGH-N500 User Manual

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Health and Safety Information104Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations inforce in any area and always switch off your phonewhenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it maycause interference or danger.When connecting the phone or any accessory toanother device, read its user’s guide for detailedsafety instructions. Do not connect incompatibleproducts.As with other mobile radio transmittingequipment, users are advised that for thesatisfactory operation of the equipment and forthe safety of personnel, it is recommended thatthe equipment should only be used in the normaloperating position (held to your ear with theantenna pointing over your shoulder).Electronic DevicesMost modern electronic equipment are shieldedfrom radio frequency (RF) signals. However,certain electronic equipment may not be shieldedagainst the RF signals from your wireless phone.Consult the manufacturer of the device to discussalternatives.PacemakersPacemaker manufacturers recommend that aminimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) bemaintained between a wireless phone and apacemaker to avoid potential interference with thepacemaker. These recommendations areconsistent with the independent research andrecommendations of Wireless TechnologyResearch.Health and Safety Information105Persons with pacemakers:• should always keep the phone more than 15 cm(6 inches) from their pacemaker when thephone is switched on;• should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;• should use the ear opposite the pacemaker tominimise potential interference.If you have any reason to suspect thatinterference is taking place, switch off your phoneimmediately.Hearing AidsSome digital wireless phones may interfere withsome hearing aids. In the event of suchinterference, you may wish to consult yourhearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.Other Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical devices,consult the manufacturer of your device todetermine if it is adequately shielded fromexternal RF energy. Your physician may be able toassist you in obtaining this information. Switch offyour phone in health care facilities when anyregulations posted in these areas instruct you todo so. Hospitals or health care facilities may beusing equipment that could be sensitive toexternal RF energy.