Health and safety information32Road safetyYour mobile phone gives you the powerful ability tocommunicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. Butan important responsibility accompanies the benefits ofmobile phones, one that every user must uphold.When you are driving a car, driving is your firstresponsibility. When using your mobile phone whiledriving, follow local regulations in the country or regionyou are in.Operating environmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force inthe area you are in, and always switch off your phonewhenever it is 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 detailed safetyinstructions. Do not connect incompatible products.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 mobile phone. Consult themanufacturer to discuss alternatives.PacemakersPacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimumdistance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between amobile phone and a pacemaker to avoid potentialinterference with the pacemaker.These recommendations are consistent with theindependent research and recommendations of WirelessTechnology Research. If you have any reason to suspectthat interference is taking place, switch off your phoneimmediately.