Health and safety information33Using Your Phone Near Other ElectronicDevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from radiofrequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronicequipment may not be shielded against the RF signalsfrom your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer todiscuss alternatives.PacemakersPacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimumdistance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between awireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potentialinterference with the pacemaker.These recommendations are consistent with theindependent research and recommendations of WirelessTechnology Research.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 your phone off immediately.Hearing AidsSome digital wireless phones may interfere with somehearing aids. In the event of such interference, you maywish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discussalternatives.Other Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical devices, consult themanufacturer of your device to determine if it isadequately shielded from external RF energy. Yourphysician may be able to assist you in obtaining thisinformation. Switch your phone off in health care facilitieswhen any regulations posted in these areas instruct you todo so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be usingequipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequatelyshielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check withthe manufacturer or its representative regarding yourvehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of anyequipment that has been added to your vehicle.