Palm Treo 700w - Manual (Page 256)

248 Using Your Treo 700w Smartphone
Regulatory Information
or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF energy.
Interference to Other Electronic Devices RF energy may
affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic
operating and entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check
with the manufacturer or representative to determine if these
systems are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Also
check with the manufacturer of any equipment that has been
added to the vehicle.
Repetitive Motion Injuries When using the keyboard or
playing games on your smartphone, you may experience
discomfort in your neck, shoulders, hands, arms, of other parts
of the body. To avoid any injury, such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel
syndrome, or other musculoskeletal disorder, make sure to take
necessary breaks from use, take longer rests (such as several
hours) if discomfort or tiring begins, and see a doctor if
discomfort persists.
Blackouts and Seizures Blinking lights, such as those
experienced with television or playing video games, may cause
some people to experience blackout or seizure, even if never
experienced before. In the event a smartphone user should
experience any disorientation, loss of awareness, convulsion, eye
or muscle twitching or other involuntary movements, stop use
immediately and consult a doctor. Individuals with personal or
family history of such events should consult a doctor before
using the device. To limit the possibility of such symptoms,
wherever possible every hour take a minimum of 15 minutes, use
in a well lighted area, view the screen from the farthest distance
and avoid exposure to blinking lights if you are tired.
Aircraft While in aircraft, follow all instructions regarding the
operation of your smartphone. Use of your smartphone while on
board on aircraft must be done in accordance in compliance with
airline instructions and regulations.
Vehicles with Air Bags Your smartphone should not be
placed in a position that would affect the operation of air bag
deployment or in a position that, should the air bag inflate, could
propel the smartphone. Air bags will inflate with great force and
care should be taken to protect within a vehicle that has air bags.
Battery Your smartphone includes an internal lithium ion
battery. Please note that use of certain data applications can
result in heavy battery use and may require frequent battery
charging. Any disposal of the smartphone must comply with
laws and regulations pertaining to lithium ion batteries.
Driving Safety Tips Overview
Always obey all laws and regulations on the use of
smartphones in your driving area.
Safety — Your most important call. The Wireless Industry
reminds you to use your smartphone safely when driving.
1. Get to know your smartphone and its features, such as speed
dial and redial.
2. When available, use a hands-free device.
3. Position your smartphone within easy reach.
4. Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if
necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous
weather conditions.
5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls
when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic.
7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that
may divert your attention from the road.
8. Dial 9-1-1 to report serious emergencies -it’s free from your
smartphone!
9. Use your smartphone to help others in emergencies.
10.Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless
number when necessary.
Driving Safety Tips Details
1. Get to know your smartphone and its features such as speed
dial and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and
learn to take advantage of valuable features most
smartphones offer including, automatic redial and memory
dial-most smartphones can store up to 99 numbers in memory
dial. Also, work to memorize the smartphone keypad so you
can use the speed dial function without taking your attention
off the road.
2. When available, use a hands-free device. A number of hands-
free smartphone accessories are readily available today.
Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your