Electronic devices, Persons with pacemakers – Samsung SGH-X427 User Manual

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Health and Safety Information

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Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio
frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic
equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from
your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.

Pacemakers

Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum
distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a
wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations
are consistent with the independent research and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

Persons with pacemakers:

• should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6

inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is
switched on.

• should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.

• should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize

potential interference.

If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, switch your phone off immediately.

Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may

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