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Pacemakers, Persons with pacemakers, Hearing aids – Samsung P O R T A B L E T R I - M O D E T E L E P H O N E SGH-P777 User Manual

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Section 12: Health and Safety Information

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Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices

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from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to
discuss alternatives.

Pacemakers

Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum
distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a
wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker.

These recommendations are consistent with the
independent research and recommendations of Wireless
Technology Research.

Persons with pacemakers:

should always keep the phone more than 15 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

potential interference.

If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, switch your phone off immediately.

Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may
wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the
manufacturer of your device to determine if it is
adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this

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