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y Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the
lowest volume at which you can hear adequately.
y When using headphones, turn the volume down if you
cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the person
sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to.
y Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings.
If you choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy
environment, use noise-cancelling headphones to block
out background environmental noise.
y Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume
increases, less time is required before your hearing could
be affected.
y Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud
noises, such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary
hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe
volumes to sound normal.
y Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If
you experience ringing in your ears, hear muffled speech
or experience any temporary hearing difficulty after
listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use
and consult your doctor.
YOU CAN OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ON THIS SUBJECT FROM THE FOLLOWING
SOURCES:
American Academy of Audiology
11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300
Reston, VA 20190
Voice: 800-AAA-2336, 703-790-8466
Email: [e-mail]
Internet: www.audiology.org
National Institute on Deafness and Other
Communication Disorders
National Institutes of Health
31 Center Drive, MSC 2320
Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320
Voice: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing
National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health
Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg.
200 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201
Voice: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
Internet:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html