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In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 
level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 
level rating, the sum of the two values equal M5. This 
is synonymous for T ratings. This should provide the 
hearing aid user with "normal usage" while using 
their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone. 
"Normal usage" in this context is defined as a signal 
quality that is acceptable for normal operation. 
The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U 
mark. The T mark is intended to be synonymous with 
the UT mark. The M and T marks are recommended 
by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries 
Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT marks are referenced 
in Section 20.19 of the FCC Rules. 
The HAC rating and measurement procedure are 
described in the American National Standards 
Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical devices, 
consult the manufacturer of your device to determine 
if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. 
Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining 
this information. Switch your phone 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.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or 
inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor 
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its 
representative regarding your vehicle. You should 
also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that 
has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Switch your phone off in any facility where posted 
notices require you to do so.
Potentially Explosive Environments
Switch your phone off when in any area with a 
potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs 
and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause 
an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even 
death.
Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a 
refueling point (service station). Users are reminded 
of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio 
equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and 
distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting 
operations are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are 
often but not always clearly marked. They include 
below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage 
facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas 
(such as propane or butane), areas where the air 
contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust 
or metal powders, and any other area where you 
would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle 
engine.
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