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Appendix B Product Information
Other Safety Considerations
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experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body.
Discontinue use of your device and consult a physician if you experience discomfort. To reduce risk
of these symptoms avoid prolonged use and take frequent breaks.
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dren.
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ed in some areas. If you are in an area where using your Kindle while operating a vehicle is allowed,
always give full attention to the operation of the vehicle and stop using your Kindle if it becomes a
distraction.
Wireless Safety and Compliance
Turn Amazon Whispernet off in areas where wireless use is forbidden or when it may cause
interference or danger. Some specific situations are described below. In general, you should
not use your Kindle with Whispernet turned on any place you are not allowed to use a cellular
device.
Turn O Wireless When Flying
To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your device’s
wireless service. Your Kindle may use both Wi-Fi and cellular wireless signals, so while on
an aircraft you should not turn your wireless service on unless a crew member has given
permission for passengers to use both Wi-Fi and cellular devices. If you have your wireless
service turned off, you can use your Kindle for reading once a crew member has given
permission for passengers to use electronic devices. Remember that viewing offers or
sponsorship details turns wireless on.
Be Careful Around Other Electronic Devices
Kindle generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and, if not used in
accordance with its instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications
and electronic equipment. External RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately
shielded electronic operating systems, entertainment systems, and personal medical devices.
While most modern electronic equipment is shielded from external RF signals, if in doubt,
check with the manufacturer. For personal medical devices (such as pacemakers and hearing
aids), consult with your physician or the manufacturer to determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF signals.
Steps to Minimize Interference
If your Kindle does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which you can
determine by turning your Kindle off and on), you can try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures: reorient or relocate the receiving antenna for the radio or
television; increase the separation between the radio or television and your Kindle; connect
equipment and receivers to different outlets; or consult the radio or television manufacturer
or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Watch for Signs
There are some places where RF signals could constitute a hazard, such as health care
facilities, and construction sites. If you are not sure, look around for signs indicating that
two-way radios or cell phones should be turned off.
In addition, turn off and do not charge your device if you are in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere, as sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire. Such areas are usually, but not
always, clearly identified, and include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your
vehicle engine.