LG LGE970 - Manual (Page 102)

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Safety Guidelines
may lead to permanent noise induced
hearing loss. This includes the use of
headphones (including headsets, earbuds
and Bluetooth
® or other wireless devices).
Exposure to very loud sound has also
been associated in some studies
with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear),
hypersensitivity to sound and distorted
hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise-
induced hearing loss and other potential
hearing problems varies.
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.
You should follow some commonsense
recommendations when using any
portable audio device: 204 Safety
 Set the volume in a quiet environment
and select the lowest volume at which
you can hear adequately.
 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
noisecancelling headphones to block
out background environmental noise.
 Limit the amount of time you listen.
As the volume increases, less time is
required before your 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:
Safety 205
American Academy of Audiology 11730
Plaza American Drive, Suite 300
Reston, VA 20190