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Medical devices – Acer E110 User Manual

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Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any
area, and always switch off your device when its use is
prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Use
the device only in its normal operating positions. Do not cover
the antenna with metal and you should position the device at
the above-stated distance from your body. To successfully
transmit data files or messages, this device requires a good
quality connection to the network. In some cases, transmission
of data files or messages may be delayed until such a
connection is available. Parts of the device are magnetic.
Metallic materials may be attracted to the device, and persons
with hearing aids should not hold the device to the ear with
the hearing aid. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic
storage media near the device, because information stored on
them may be erased.

Medical devices

Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including
wireless phones, may interfere with the functionality of
inadequately protected medical devices. Consult a physician or
the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they
are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have
any questions. Switch off your device 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 transmissions.
Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a
minimum separation of 15.3 cm (6") be maintained between
wireless devices 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 should do the following: