93PacemakersThe Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimumseparation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wirelessphone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by andrecommendations of Wireless Technology Research.Persons with pacemakers:• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from theirpacemaker when the phone is turned ON;• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential forinterference;• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turnyour phone OFF immediately.Other Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of yourdevice to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy.Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.Turn your phone Off in health care facilities when any regulations posted inthese areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may beusing equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronicsystems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representativeregarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of anyequipment that you add to your vehicle.
