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Most modern electronic equipment
is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain
electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals
from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation
of 20 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a handheld 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.
Individuals with pacemakers:
- Should always keep the phone more
than 20 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone
is switched on.
- Should not carry the phone in a breast
pocket.
- Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker
to minimize the potential for interference.
- If you have any reason to suspect
that interference is taking place, switch off your phone
immediately.
Hearing aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing
aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult
your service provider.
Other medical devices
Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including cellular
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.
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