78 Precautions
Your cellular telephone complies with all
applicable safety standards and the Radio
Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC.
Always switch off your phone
Inadequately protected or sensitive electronic
equipment may be affected by radio energy. This
interference can lead to accidents.
Before boarding an aircraft and/or when
packing the phone in your luggage: the use
of mobile phones in an aircraft may be
dangerous for the operation of the aircraft, disrupt
the mobile phones network and may be illegal.
In hospitals, clinics, other health care
centres and anywhere else where you may
be in the close vicinity of medical
equipment.
In areas with a potentially explosive
atmosphere (e.g. petrol stations and
also areas where the air contains dust
particles, such as metal powders).
In a vehicle transporting flammable products (even
if the vehicle is parked) or a vehicle powered by
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), check first that the
vehicle complies with the applicable safety rules.
In areas where you are requested to turn off radio
transmitting devices, such as quarries or other
areas where blasting operations are in progress.
Check with the vehicle manufacturer that
electronic equipment used in your
vehicle will not be affected by radio
energy.
Pacemakers
If you have a pacemaker:
• Always keep the phone more than 15 cm from
your pacemaker when the phone is switched on,
in order to avoid potential interference.
• Do not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
• Use the ear opposite to the pacemaker to
minimize the potential interference.
• Switch off your phone if you suspect that
interference is taking place.
Users of hearing aids
If you are a user of a hearing aid, consult your
physician and hearing aid manufacturer to learn
whether your particular device is susceptible to
cellular phone interference.