238 :: regulatory information
Blackouts and Seizures Blinking lights, such as those experienced with
television or playing video games, may cause some people to experience
blackout or seizure, even if never experienced before. In the event a
smartphone user should experience any disorientation, loss of awareness,
convulsion, eye or muscle twitching or other involuntary movements, stop
use immediately and consult a doctor. Individuals with personal or family
history of such events should consult a doctor before using the device. To
limit the possibility of such symptoms, wherever possible every hour take a
minimum of 15 minutes, use in a well lighted area, view the screen from
the farthest distance and avoid exposure to blinking lights if you are tired.
Aircraft While in aircraft, follow all instructions regarding the operation
of your smartphone. Use of your smartphone while on board on aircraft
must be done in accordance in compliance with airline instructions and
regulations.
Vehicles with Air Bags Your smartphone should not be placed in a
position that would affect the operation of air bag deployment or in a
position that, should the air bag inflate, could propel the smartphone. Air
bags will inflate with great force and care should be taken to protect within
a vehicle that has air bags.
Battery Your smartphone includes an internal lithium ion battery. Please
note that use of certain data applications can result in heavy battery use
and may require frequent battery charging. Any disposal of the
smartphone must comply with laws and regulations pertaining to lithium
ion batteries.
Driving Safety Tips Overview
Always obey all laws and regulations on the use of smartphones in your
driving area.
Safety - Your most important call. The Wireless Industry reminds you to
use your smartphone safely when driving.
1. Get to know your smartphone and its features, such as speed dial and
redial.
2. When available, use a hands-free device.
3. Position your smartphone within easy reach.
4. Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary,
suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.
5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
6.Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are
not moving or before pulling into traffic.
7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert
your attention from the road.
8. Dial 9-1-1 to report serious emergencies -it’s free from your
smartphone!
9. Use your smartphone to help others in emergencies.
10. Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless number
when necessary.
Driving Safety Tips Details
1. Get to know your smartphone and its features such as speed dial and
redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take
advantage of valuable features most smartphones offer including,
automatic redial and memory dial-most smartphones can store up to 99
numbers in memory dial. Also, work to memorize the smartphone
keypad so you can use the speed dial function without taking your
attention off the road.
2. When available, use a hands-free device. A number of hands-free
smartphone accessories are readily available today. Whether you
choose an installed mounted device for your smartphone or a speaker
phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available to you.
3. Position your smartphone within easy reach. Make sure you place your
smartphone within easy reach and where you can grab it without
removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an
inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you.
4. Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or
situations. Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if
necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather
conditions. Rain, sleet, snow and ice can be hazardous, but so is heavy
traffic. As a driver, your first responsibility is to pay attention to the road.
5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are
reading an address book or business card while driving a car, or writing
a “to do” list, then you are not watching where you are going. It’s
common sense. Don’t get caught in a dangerous situation because you
are reading or writing and not paying attention to the road or nearby
vehicles.
6.Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are
not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you
begin your trip, or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be
stopped at a stop sign, red light or otherwise stationary. But if you need
to dial while driving, follow this simple tip-dial only a few numbers, check
the road and your mirrors, then continue.
7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be
distracting. Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix-
they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the
wheel. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and if
necessary, suspend phone conversations which have the potential to
divert your attention from the road.
8. Use your smartphone to call for help. Your smartphone is one of the
greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in
dangerous situations-with your smartphone at your side, help is only
three numbers away. Dial 9-1-1 in the case of fire, traffic accident, road