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Safety
Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility
Facilities
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your
handset in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or
health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF
energy.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum sep-
aration of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a handheld, wireless-radio
product and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the inde-
pendent research by, and recommendations of, Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the handset more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their pacemaker
when the handset is turned on.
• Not carry the handset in a breast pocket.
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for
interference.
• Turn the handset off immediately if you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless handsets may interfere with some hearing aids. The Phone
Settings option—Use Hearing Aid—is designed to improve the audio for hear-
ing aid users. If interference persists, you may want to consult your hearing-aid
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your
device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your phy-
sician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electro-
magnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded,
designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic
compatibility.