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Health and Safety Information 185
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your
Phone
Failure to follow the instructions outlined may lead to serious
personal injury and possible property damage.
Note:
Excessive exposure to sound at high volumes can cause hearing
damage. Always turn the volume down before plugging the headphones
into an audio source and use only the minimum volume setting
necessary to hear your conversation or music.
Note:
Due to high volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear when
using the speakerphone feature.
Using Your Phone While Driving
Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without
a hands-free phone) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary
as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first.
When using your phone in the car:
• Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial and
re-dial.
• When available, use a hands-free phone.
• Position your phone within easy reach.
• Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if
necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous
weather conditions.
• Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
• Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when
stationary or before pulling into traffic.
• Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may
divert your attention from the road.
• Dial 911 to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your
wireless phone.
• Use your phone to help others in emergencies.
• Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless
number when necessary.
Following Safety Guidelines
To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any
special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas
where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger.
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency
(RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect
inadequately shielded electronic equipment.
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded
electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their representative to
determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external
RF signals. Also check with the manufacturer regarding any
equipment that has been added to your vehicle.