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Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, Other Medical Devices

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may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (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. Persons with pacemakers: ‡Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their pacemaker 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 for interference; ‡Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. 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 (or call the customer service line 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 59

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may not be shielded against the RF signals from
your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association
recommends that a minimum separation of six
(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.
Persons with pacemakers:
±
Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six
(6) inches from their pacemaker 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 for interference;
±
Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is
any reason to suspect that interference is taking
place.
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
(or call the customer service line 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