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Medical Devices
Pacemakers
The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) recommends that a
minimum separation of 6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a hand-
held wireless radio data terminal and a pacemaker. These recommendations are
consistent with those of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Persons with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the radio data terminal more than 6 inches (15 centimeters)
from their pacemaker when the radio data terminal is turned ON.
• Do not carry the radio data terminal in the breast pocket.
• Turn the radio data terminal OFF immediately if you have any reason to sus-
pect that interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless radio data terminals may interfere with some hearing aids. In
the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufac-
turer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your de-
vice to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may
be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Use While Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of radio products in the area where you
drive. Always obey them.
When using the radio product while driving, please:
• Give full attention to driving and to the road.
• Use hands-free operation, if available.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving condi-
tions so require.
Operational Warnings
For Vehicles With an Air Bag
Do not place a portable radio product in the area over the air bag
or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force.
If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the
air bag inflates, the radio product may be propelled with great force
and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your radio data terminal prior to entering any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a radio data terminal
type especially qualified for use in such areas as "Intrinsically
Safe" (for example, Factory Mutual, CSA, UL, or CENELEC). Do
not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a
potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
NOTE: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres
referred to above include fueling areas such as
below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer
or storage facilities, areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or
metal powders. Areas with potentially explosive
atmospheres are often but not always posted.
Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off
your data radio terminals when you are near electrical blasting
caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way ra-
dio" Obey all signs and instructions.
Operational Cautions
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury, such
as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded
chains touches exposed terminals. The conductive material may
complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.
Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when
placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal ob-
jects.
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