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Health and Safety Information 303

that are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting
that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of
sound, settings, and equipment.

You should follow some common sense recommendations
when using any portable audio device:

Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into

an audio source.

Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest

volume at which you can hear adequately.

Be aware that you can adapt to higher volume settings over time,

not realizing that the higher volume may be harmful to your

hearing.

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.

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. By blocking background environment noise,

noise cancelling headphones should allow you to hear the music

at lower volumes than when using earbuds.

Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less

time is required before you hearing could be affected.

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.

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) 222-2336
Email: [email protected]

Internet:

http://www.audiology.org/Pages/

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