22Health and safety informationOperating environmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force inany area and always switch off your phone whenever itis forbidden to use it, or when it may causeinterference 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 operation ofthe equipment and for the safety of personnel, it isrecommended that the equipment should only be usedin the normal operating position (held to your ear withthe antenna pointing over your shoulder).Electronic devicesMost 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.PacemakersPacemaker manufacturers recommend that aminimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintainedbetween a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoidpotential interference with the pacemaker. Theserecommendations are consistent with the independentresearch and recommendations of Wireless TechnologyResearch.Persons with pacemakers:• should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6inches) from their pacemaker when the phone isswitched on.• should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.• should use the ear opposite the pacemaker tominimize potential interference.If you have any reason to suspect that interference istaking place, switch off your phone immediately.Hearing aidsSome digital wireless phones may interfere with somehearing aids. In the event of such interference, youmay wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer todiscuss alternatives.