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Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as 
advertised. Unlike hand-free kits, these so-called shields 
may interfere with proper operation of the phone. The phone may 
be forced to boost its power to compensate, leading to an 
increase in RF absorption. In February 2002, the Federal trade 
Commission (FTC) charged two companies that sold devices that 
claimed to protect wireless phone users from radiation with 
making false and unsubstantiated claims. 
According to FTC, these...

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International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection:
http://www.icnirp.de
Health Protection Agency:
http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation
 US Food and Drug Administration:
http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/
RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm
Road Safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to 
communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an 
important responsibility...

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Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls 
when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try 
to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to 
make a call, dial only a few numbers, check the road and 
your mirrors, then continue.
7.Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that 
may be distracting. Make people you are talking with 
aware you are driving and suspend conversations that 
have the potential to divert your attention from the...

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cellular telephones, at high volume settings for long durations 
may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss. This includes 
the use of headphones (including headsets, earbuds, and 
Bluetooth or other wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound 
has also been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing 
in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound and distorted hearing.
Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and 
potential hearing problem...

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Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area 
and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use 
it, or when it may cause interference or danger. 
When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, 
read its users guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not 
connect incompatible products.
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are 
advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and 
for the safety of...

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Persons who have such devices:
Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their 
implantable medical device when the phone is turned ON;
Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;
Should use the ear opposite the implantable medical device to 
minimize the potential for interference;
Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to 
suspect that interference is taking place;
Should read and follow the directions from the...

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T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are 
likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than 
phones that are not labeled. T4 is the better/higher of the two 
ratings. 
Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device 
manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find 
this rating. Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is 
relatively immune to interference noise. The hearing aid and 
wireless phone rating values are then added together.
 A sum...

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Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately 
shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the 
manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You 
should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has 
been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require 
you to do so.
Potentially Explosive Environments
Switch your phone off when in any area with a...

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If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may 
first need to deactivate those features before you can make an 
emergency call. Consult this document and your local cellular 
service provider.
When making an emergency call, remember to give all the 
necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that 
your phone may be the only means of communication at the 
scene of an accident; do not cut off the call until given 
permission to do so.
Restricting Childrens access to...

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Other Impor tant Safety Information
Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone 
in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may 
invalidate any warranty applicable to the device.
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in your 
vehicle are securely mounted.
Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is 
mounted and operating properly.
Do not store or carry flammable...