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
where 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.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers
recommend that a minimum separation of 6 in. (15.3
cm) be maintained between a 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 should:
always keep the device
more than 6 in. (15.3 cm) from their pacemaker
when the device is switched on.
not carry the device
in a breast pocket.
hold the device to the
ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential
for interference.
If you have any reason to
suspect that interference is taking place, switch
off your device immediately.
Hearing aids
Some digital wireless devices
may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference
occurs, consult your service provider.
NOTE
For
safety reasons, the Nokia 6170 phone should be switched
off anywhere there is a sign, including:
• hospitals
• aircraft
• when refuelling
• near blasting