Health and Safety Information146Road SafetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful abilityto communicate by voice, almost anywhere,anytime. But an important responsibilityaccompanies the benefits of wireless phones, onethat every user must uphold.When driving a car, driving is your firstresponsibility. When using your wireless phonebehind the wheel of a car, make sure that you arefollowing the special regulations in a given area orcountry.Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in forcein 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 transmitting equipment,users are advised that for the satisfactory operationof the equipment and for the safety of personnel, itis recommended that the equipment should only beused in the normal operating position (held to yourear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder).Health and Safety Information147Electronic DevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded fromradio frequency (RF) signals. However, certainelectronic equipment may not be shielded againstthe RF signals from your wireless phone. Consultthe manufacturer to discuss alternatives.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 are consistentwith 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 phoneis switched on• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker tominimise potential interferenceIf you have any reason to suspect that interferenceis taking place, switch your phone off immediately.Hearing AidsSome digital wireless phones may interfere withsome hearing aids. In the event of suchinterference, you may wish to consult your hearingaid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.