50Basics Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving;if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardousweather conditions. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls whenstationary or before pulling into traffic. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that maydivert your attention from the road. Dial 911 to report serious emergencies. It’s free from yourwireless phone. Use your phone to help others in emergencies. Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wirelessnumber when necessary.Tip: Purchase an optional Hands-Free Car Kit.Following Safety GuidelinesTo operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow anyspecial regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areaswhere use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger.Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic DevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency(RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affectinadequately shielded electronic equipment.RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shieldedelectronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motorvehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their representative todetermine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RFsignals. Also check with the manufacturer regarding any equipmentthat has been added to your vehicle.Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such aspacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they are adequatelyshielded from external RF signals.Note: Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and request permissionbefore using the phone near medical equipment.