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Appendix A Maintaining
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Appendix A Maintaining
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TIA Safety information
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (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.
Persons with pacemakers:
n Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the
phone is turned ON;
n Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;
n Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference .
n If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF
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 [or call the customer service line to
discuss alternatives.] Optional for each phone manufacturer.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to
determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able
to assist you in obtaining this information.
Turn your phone OFF 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.
Driver safety tips:
Your wireless telephone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice-almost anywhere,
anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that
every user must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind
the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips:
1. Get to knew your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. If
available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road.