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6. Do not paint your device.
7. Device data, including contact information, ringtones, text messages, pictures, etc., may be inadvertently deleted
due to careless use, device repair, or software upgrades. Please back up your important contact numbers and all
other vital data. Note: Neither the manufacturer nor any person or entity associated therewith is liable for any
damages whatsoever due to loss of any or all data stored on any of your devices.
8. Do not turn your device on or off while the device is in close proximity to your ear.
Caution:
Avoid potential hearing loss.
Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some
scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices, such as portable music players, at high volume settings
for long durations may lead to permanent hearing loss. This includes the use of headphones (including headsets, ear
buds and Bluetooth®, or other wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in some studies
with tinnitus (ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound, and distorted hearing. The amount of sound produced by a
portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sound, the device, the device settings and the headphones.
Hence, individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and other hearing problems can vary. Please follow these
important guidelines for hearing loss prevention:
1. Set the device’s volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume for which you can hear clearly.
2. Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to listen to your portable device in a
noisy environment, consider using noise-cancelling headphones to block out background noise.
3. As the volume increases, less time is required before your hearing could be affected, so consider limiting your
listening time.
4. Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises (e.g.: live concerts) that might cause temporary
hearing loss which, in turn, might cause unsafe volume levels to sound like normal levels.
5. 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 health care provider.
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: [phone]
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: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-232-4636)
Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html
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