Most modern electronic equipment is
shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic
equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless
phone.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 20 cm
(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.
Individuals with pacemakers:
- Should always keep the phone more than 20 cm (6 inches) from their
pacemaker when the phone is switched on.
- Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
- Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential
for interference.
- If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place,
switch off your phone immediately.
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.
Other medical devices
Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including cellular phones,
may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical
devices.
Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine
if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have
any questions. Switch off your phone in health care facilities when
any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals
or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive
to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor vehicles (e.g. electronic fuel injection
systems, electronic antiskid (anti-lock) braking systems, electronic
speed control systems, air bag systems). Check with the manufacturer
or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult
the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted facilities
Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices so require. |
