insufficiently protected medical apparatus. Consult a doctor or the manufacturer of the
apparatus to determine if it has adequate protection against external radio signals, or if
you have any question. Generally, you should turn off your mobile phone anytime you’re
asked to do so.
Hospitals and other health care facilities sometimes use equipment that can be sensitive
to external radio signals.
PACEMAKERS
Pacemakers manufacturers recommend a distance at least 15 cm. (6 inches) between a
mobile phone and a pacemaker to avoid the risk of interference with the pacemaker.
These recommendations are in accordance with independent research and
recommendations from Wireless Technology Research. People with pacemakers should:
- always keep the unit at a distance of at least 15 cm from the pacemaker
- do not carry the unit in a breast pocket
- hold the unit against the ear on the opposite side from the pacemaker to reduce the risk
of interference
If you suspect that there is a risk of interference, turn off the unit and move it further away.
HEARING AIDS
Some digital wireless units can cause interference to some hearing aids. Contact your
operator in case of interference.
VEHICLES
Radio signals can affect electronic systems in motor vehicles (e.g. electronic fuel injection,
ABS brakes, automatic cruise control, and air bag systems) that have been incorrectly
installed or are inadequately protected. Contact the manufacturer or its representative for
more information about yr vehicle or any additional equipment.
Do not keep or transport flammable liquid gases or explosives together with the unit or its
accessories. For vehicles equipped with air bags: remember that air bags fill with air with
considerable force.
Do not place objects, including fixed or portable radio equipment in the area above the
airbag or the area where it might expand. Serious injuries may be caused if the mobile
phone equipment is incorrectly installed and the airbag fills with air.
It is forbidden to use the unit whilst flying. Turn off the unit before you board a plane. Using
wireless telecom units inside a plane can involve risk for air safety and interfere with
telecommunications. It can also be illegal.
AREAS WITH EXPLOSION RISK
Always turn off the unit when you are in an area where there is a risk of explosion and
follow all signs and instructions. An explosion risk exists in the places that include areas
where you’re normally requested to turn off your car engine. Within such an area, sparks
can cause explosion or fire which can lead to personal injuries, even death.
Turn off the unit at filling stations i.e. near petrol pumps and garages.
Follow the restrictions that are in force on the use of radio equipment near places where
fuel is stored and sold, chemical factories and places where blasting is in progress.
Explosion risk areas are often – but not always – clearly marked. This also applies to
lower decks on ships: the transport or storage of chemicals; vehicles that use liquid fuel
(such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as
