Palm 700wx User Guide - Page 258

minutes, use in a well lighted area, view the screen from the farthest distance and avoid exposure to blinking lights if you are tired. Aircraft While in aircraft, follow all instructions regarding the operation of your smartphone. Use of your smartphone while on board on aircraft must be done in accordance in compliance with airline instructions and regulations. Vehicles with Air Bags Your smartphone should not be placed in a position that would affect the operation of air bag deployment or in a position that, should the air bag inflate, could propel the smartphone. Air bags will inflate with great force and care should be taken to protect within a vehicle that has air bags. Battery Your smartphone includes an internal lithium ion battery. Please note that use of certain data applications can result in heavy battery use and may require frequent battery charging. Any disposal of the smartphone must comply with laws and regulations pertaining to lithium ion batteries. Driving Safety Tips Overview Always obey all laws and regulations on the use of smartphones in your driving area. Safety - Your most important call. The Wireless Industry reminds you to use your smartphone safely when driving. 1 Get to know your smartphone and its features, such as speed dial and redial. 2 When available, use a hands-free device. 3 Position your smartphone within easy reach. 4 Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. 5 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. 6 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. 7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your attention from the road. 8 Dial 9-1-1 to report serious emergencies -it's free from your smartphone! 9 Use your smartphone to help others in emergencies. 10 Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless number when necessary. Driving Safety Tips Details 1 Get to know your smartphone and its features such as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most smartphones offer including, automatic redial and memory dial-most smartphones can store up to 99 numbers in memory dial. Also, work to memorize the smartphone keypad so you can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the road. 2 When available, use a hands-free device. A number of hands-free smartphone accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your smartphone or a speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available to you. 3 Position your smartphone within easy reach. Make sure you place your smartphone within easy reach and where you can grab it without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you. 4 Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations. Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow and ice can be hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver, your first responsibility is to pay attention to the road. 5 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are reading an address book or business card while driving a car, or writing a "to do" list, then you are not watching where you are going. It's common sense. Don't get caught in a dangerous situation because you are reading or writing and not paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles. 6 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip, or attempt to coincide your calls 250 I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y A N D L E G A L I N F O R M A T I O N