Medical devices
Operation of any radio
transmitting equipment, including
wireless phones, may interfere
with the functionality of
inadequately protected medical
devices. Consult a physician or the
manufacturer of the medical
device to determine if they are
adequately shielded from external
RF energy or if you have any
questions. Switch off your phone
in health care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas
instruct you to do so. Hospitals or
health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive
to external RF energy.
PACEMAKERS
Pacemaker manufacturers
recommend that a minimum
separation of 15.3 cm[6 inches] be
maintained between a wireless
phone and a pacemaker to avoid
potential interference with the
pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent
with the independent research by
and recommendations of Wireless
Technology Research. To minimise
the potential for interference,
persons with pacemakers should
• Always keep the device more
than 15.3 cm [6 inches] from
R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n
their pacemaker when the
device is switched on
• Not carry the device in a breast
pocket
• Hold the device to the ear
opposite the pacemaker to
minimise the potential for
interference.
If you have any reason to suspect
that interference is taking place,
switch off your device
immediately.
HEARING AID
Some digital wireless devices may
interfere with some hearing aids. If
interference occurs, consult your
service provider.
VEHICLES
RF signals may affect improperly
installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor
vehicles such as electronic fuel
injection systems, electronic
antiskid [antilock] braking
systems, electronic speed control
systems, air bag systems. For more
information, check with the
manufacturer or its representative
of your vehicle or any equipment
that has been added.
Only qualified personnel should
service the device, or install the
device in a vehicle. Faulty
installation or service may be
95