Motorola NTN8496 User Manual - Page 55

Safety and General Information When placing or receiving a phone call, or using the group and private call functions with a Group/Private Speaker OFF (muted speaker icon visible on the display), hold your i500plus as you would a telephone. Speak directly into the mouthpiece and position the antenna up and over your shoulder. When using your i500plus as a traditional twoway radio while making group or private calls with the Group/Private Speaker ON (no speaker icon visible in the display), hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone one to two inches away from the lips. For body-worn operation, the antenna should be kept at least one inch from the body when transmitting. DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is "IN USE". Holding the antenna affects call quality and may cause the radio to operate at a higher power level than needed. Interference to Medical and Personal Electronic Devices Most electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However, certain equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your i500plus. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of 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 inches from the pacemaker when the phone is turned ON. • Not carry the phone in a breast pocket. • Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. • Turn the phone OFF immediately if you have 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 hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. 49