Health and safety information59Road safetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability tocommunicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But animportant responsibility accompanies the benefits ofwireless phones, one that every user must uphold.When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.When using your wireless phone while driving, follow localregulations in the country or region you are in.Operating environmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in thearea you are in, and always switch off your phonewhenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may causeinterference or danger.When connecting the phone or any accessory to anotherdevice, read its user’s guide for detailed safetyinstructions. Do not connect incompatible products.As 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. If youhave any reason to suspect that interference is takingplace, 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.