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Follow Instructions to Avoid Interference
Problems
Turn off your mobile device in any location
where posted notices instruct you to do so.
These locations include hospitals or health
care facilities that may be using equipment
that is sensitive to external RF energy.
In an aircraft, turn off your mobile device
whenever instructed to do so by airline staff. If
your mobile device offers an airplane mode or
similar feature, consult airline staff about
using it in flight.
Pacemakers
If you have a pacemaker, consult your
physician before using this device.
Persons with pacemakers should observe the
following precautions:
ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than
20 centimeters (8 inches) from your
pacemaker when the mobile device is turned
ON.
DO NOT carry the mobile device in the breast
pocket.
Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to
minimize the potential for interference.
Turn OFF the mobile device immediately if
you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some mobile devices may interfere with
some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may want to consult your
hearing aid manufacturer or physician to
discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device,
consult your physician or the manufacturer of