Samsung SLASH User Manual

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79of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it isrecommended that the equipment should only beused in the normal operating position (held to your earwith the antenna pointing over your shoulder if youare using an external antenna).Using Your Phone Near Other ElectronicDevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded fromradio frequency (RF) signals. However, certainelectronic equipment may not be shielded against theRF signals from your wireless phone. Consult themanufacturer to discuss alternatives.Implantable Medical DevicesA minimum separation of six (6) inches should bemaintained between a handheld wireless phone andan implantable medical device, such as a pacemakeror implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoidpotential interference with the device.Persons who have such devices:• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inchesfrom their implantable medical device when the phone isturned ON;• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;• Should use the ear opposite the implantable medicaldevice to minimize the potential for interference;• Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is anyreason to suspect that interference is taking place;• Should read and follow the directions from themanufacturer of your implantable medical device. If youhave any questions about using your wireless phone withsuch a device, consult your health care provider.For more information see:http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.htmlFCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)Regulations for Wireless DevicesOn July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the exception of wireless phones underthe Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) torequire digital wireless phones be compatible withhearing-aids.The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonableaccess to telecommunications services for personswith hearing disabilities.While some wireless phones are used near somehearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants),users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whiningnoise. Some hearing devices are more immune thanothers to this interference noise, and phones also varyin the amount of interference they generate.The wireless telephone industry has developed arating system for wireless phones, to assist hearingdevice users find phones that may be compatible withtheir hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated.Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or alabel located on the box.The ratings are not guarantees. Results will varydepending on the user's hearing device and hearingloss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerableto interference, you may not be able to use a ratedphone successfully. Trying out the phone with yourhearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your