Personal Communicator User's Guide

Safety Information
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• MEDICAL DEVICES
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum sep-
aration of 6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a handheld wireless
phone and a pacemaker.These recommendations are consistent with the indepen-
dent research by, and recommendations of, Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the Personal Communicator more than six inches
(15 centimeters) from their pacemaker when the Personal Communicator is
turned ON.
• not carry the Personal Communicator in the breast pocket.
• use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.
• turn the Personal Communicator OFF immediately if you have any reason to
suspect that interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of
such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to dis-
cuss alternatives.