Headphone safety, Wireless safety and compliance, Turn off wireless when flying – Amazon Technologies KINDLE DX User Manual

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KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4

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Appendix B

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Headphone Safety

Listening to audio at high volume for extended periods of time can cause hearing

damage. To avoid this problem, consider the tips below:

1.

Keep the volume down

2.

Avoid prolonged, continuous listening; and

3.

Wear headphones that isolate the wanted audio from background noise.

Wireless Safety and Compliance

Turn Amazon Whispernet off in areas where wireless use is forbidden or when it may

cause interference or danger. Some specific situations are described below. In general,

you should not use your Kindle with Whispernet turned on any place you are not

allowed to use a cellular device.

Turn Off Wireless When Flying

To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation

Administration regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use

your device's wireless service. If you have your wireless service turned off, you can use

your Kindle for reading once a crew member has said it is okay to use electronic

devices.

Be Careful Around Other Electronic Devices

Kindle generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and, if not used in

accordance with its instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications and electronic equipment. External RF signals may affect improperly

installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems, entertainment

systems and personal medical devices. While most modern electronic equipment is

shielded from external RF signals, if in doubt, check with the manufacturer. For

personal medical devices (such as pacemakers and hearing aids), consult with your

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