9Guidelines for safe and efficient use
Road safety
Check the laws and regulations on the use of devices in the area when you drive.
• Do not use a hand-held device while driving.
• Give full attention to driving.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions
so require.
• RF energy may affect some electronic systems in your vehicle such as car
stereos and safety equipment.
• Whenyourvehicleisequippedwithanairbag,donotobstructwithinstalled
or portable wireless equipment. It can cause the air bag to fail or cause serious
injury due to improper performance.
• If you are listening to music whilst out and about, please ensure that the volume
is at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings. This is of
particular importance when near roads.
Avoid damage to your hearing
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume
levels for long periods.
Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sound for long
periodsoftime.Wethereforerecommendthatyoudonotturnonoroffthe
handsetclosetoyourear.Wealsorecommendthatmusicandcallvolumesareset
to a reasonable level.
• Whenusingheadphones,turnthevolumedownifyoucannothearthepeople
speaking near you, or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are
listening to.
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause
hearing loss.