Important Safety Information
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Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, RF
signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment.
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems or
entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their representative to
determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF signals. Also check with the
manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Personal Implantable Medical Devices
Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids,
to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF signals.
Note:
Always request permission before using the phone in healthcare facilities or near medical
equipment.
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying
To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the
plane is on the ground. To help prevent the risk of interference, regulations prohibit using your
phone while the plane is in the air.
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a blasting area or in other
areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be turned off. Construction crews often use
remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.
Turn your phone off when you’re in any area that has a potentially explosive atmosphere. Although
it’s rare, your phone and accessories could generate sparks. Sparks can cause an explosion or fire,
resulting in bodily injury or even death. These areas are often, but not always, clearly marked. They
may include:
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Fueling areas, such as gas stations.
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Below deck on ships and boats.
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Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.
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Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
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Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine, for
example.
Note:
Never transport or store flammable gas, flammable liquids, or explosives in the compartment
of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories.
