Palm 700wx - Manual (Page 250)

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Turn your smartphone OFF in health care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or
health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive
to external RF energy.
Interference to Other Electronic Devices RF energy may affect
improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating and
entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with the
manufacturer or representative to determine if these systems are
adequately shielded from external RF energy. Also check with the
manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to the vehicle.
Repetitive Motion Injuries When using the keyboard or playing
games on your smartphone, you may experience discomfort in your
neck, shoulders, hands, arms, of other parts of the body. To avoid
any injury, such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other
musculoskeletal disorder, make sure to take necessary breaks from
use, take longer rests (such as several hours) if discomfort or tiring
begins, and see a doctor if discomfort persists.
Blackouts and Seizures Blinking lights, such as those experienced
with television or playing video games, may cause some people to
experience blackout or seizure, even if never experienced before. In
the event a smartphone user should experience any disorientation,
loss of awareness, convulsion, eye or muscle twitching or other
involuntary movements, stop use immediately and consult a doctor.
Individuals with personal or family history of such events should
consult a doctor before using the device. To limit the possibility of
such symptoms, wherever possible every hour take a minimum of 15
minutes, use in a well lighted area, view the screen from the farthest
distance and avoid exposure to blinking lights if you are tired.
Aircraft While in aircraft, follow all instructions regarding the
operation of your smartphone. Use of your smartphone while on
board on aircraft must be done in accordance in compliance with
airline instructions and regulations.
Vehicles with Air Bags Your smartphone should not be placed in a
position that would affect the operation of air bag deployment or in a
position that, should the air bag inflate, could propel the smartphone.
Air bags will inflate with great force and care should be taken to
protect within a vehicle that has air bags.
Battery Your smartphone includes an internal lithium ion battery.
Please note that use of certain data applications can result in heavy
battery use and may require frequent battery charging. Any disposal
of the smartphone must comply with laws and regulations pertaining
to lithium ion batteries.
Driving Safety Tips Overview
Always obey all laws and regulations on the use of smartphones in
your driving area.
Safety — Your most important call. The Wireless Industry reminds
you to use your smartphone safely when driving.
1 Get to know your smartphone and its features, such as speed
dial and redial.
2 When available, use a hands-free device.
3 Position your smartphone within easy reach.
4 Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if
necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather
conditions.
5 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
6 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when
you are not moving or before pulling into traffic.
7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may
divert your attention from the road.
8 Dial 9-1-1 to report serious emergencies -it’s free from your
smartphone!
9 Use your smartphone to help others in emergencies.
10 Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless
number when necessary.
Driving Safety Tips Details
1 Get to know your smartphone and its features such as speed dial
and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to
take advantage of valuable features most smartphones offer
including, automatic redial and memory dial-most smartphones
can store up to 99 numbers in memory dial. Also, work to
memorize the smartphone keypad so you can use the speed dial
function without taking your attention off the road.