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pacemakers and hearing aids, to
determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF signals.
Note: Always turn off the phone in
healthcare facilities, and request
permission before using the phone
near medical equipment.
Turning Off Your Phone
Before Flying
Turn off your phone before boarding
any aircraft. To prevent possible
interference with aircraft systems, the
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) regulations require you to have
permission from a crew member to
use your phone while the plane is on
the ground. To prevent any risk of
interference, FCC regulations prohibit
using your phone while the plane is in
the air.
Turning Off Your Phone in
Dangerous Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting
operations, turn your phone off when
in a blasting area or in other areas
with signs indicating two-way radios
should be turned off. Construction
crews often use remote-control RF
devices to set off explosives.
Important Safety Information
Turn your phone off when you are in
any area that has a potentially
explosive atmosphere. Although it's
rare, your phone and accessories
could generate sparks. Sparks can
cause an explosion or fire, resulting in
bodily injury or even death. These
areas are often, but not always, clearly
marked. They include:
● Fueling areas such as gas stations.
● Below deck on boats.
● Fuel or chemical transfer or
storage facilities.
● Areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles such as
grain, dust, or metal powders.
● Any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your
vehicle's engine.
Note: Never transport or store
flammable gas, flammable liquids,
or explosives in the compartment
of your vehicle that contains your
phone or accessories.
Restricting Children's Access
to Your Phone
Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with it as they could
hurt themselves and others, damage
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