Medical devices, Aircraft – Motorola Talkabout 720i User Manual
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8 - Safety and General Information
Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your Personal Communicator
when on board an aircraft. Any use of a Personal Communicator
must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew
instructions.
Medical Devices
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a
minimum separation of 6 inches (15 centimetres) be maintained
between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker.These
recommendations are consistent with the independent research by,
and recommendations of, Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the Personal Communicator more than six
inches (15 centimetres) from their pacemaker when the
Personal Communicator is turned ON.
• not carry the Personal Communicator in the breast pocket.
• use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential
for interference.
• turn the Personal Communicator OFF immediately if you have
any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids.
In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your
hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the
manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately
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