33Hearing 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.Other medical devicesIf you use any other personal medical devices,consult the manufacturer of your device todetermine if it is adequately shielded from externalRF energy.Your physician may be able to assist you inobtaining this information.Switch off your phone in health care facilities whenregulations posted in these areas instruct you to doso.VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed orinadequately shielded electronic systems in motorvehicles. Check with the manufacturer or itsrepresentative regarding your vehicle.You should also consult the manufacturer of anyequipment that has been added to your vehicle.Posted facilitiesSwitch off your phone in any facility where postednotices require you to do so.Potentially explosive environmentsSwitch off your phone when in any area with apotentially explosive atmosphere, and obey allsigns and instructions. Sparks in such areas couldcause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injuryor even death.Users are advised to switch off the phone while at arefuelling point (service station). Users arereminded of the need to observe restrictions on theuse of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storageand distribution areas), chemical plants, or whereblasting operations are in progress.Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere areoften but not always clearly marked. They includethe areas below decks on boats, chemical transferor storage facilities, vehicles using liquefiedpetroleum gas, such as propane or butane, areaswhere the air contains chemicals or particles, suchas grain, dust or metal powders, and any otherarea where you would normally be advised to turnoff your vehicle engine.Emergency callsThis phone, like any wireless phone, operates usingradio signals, wireless, and landline networks aswell as user-programmed functions, which cannotguarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore,you should never rely solely on any wireless phonefor essential communications like medicalemergencies.