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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 phone’s volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume for which
you can hear clearly.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. As the volume increases, less time is required before your hearing could be affected, so
consider limiting your listening time.
5. 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.
6. 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