9. Reference Information
Important Safety Information
Traffic Safety
Do not use a hand-held telephone while driving a vehicle.
If using a hand-held phone park the vehicle before conversing.
Always secure the phone in its holder; do not place the phone
on the passenger seat or where it can break loose in a collision
or sudden stop.
The use of an alert device to operate a vehicle’s lights or horn
on public roads is not permitted.
Remember, road safety always comes first!
Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any
area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden
to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
When connecting the phone or any accessory to another
device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do
not connect incompatible products.
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are
advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment
and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the
equipment should only be used in the normal operating
position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your
shoulder).
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio
frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment
may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless
phone.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum
separation of 6 inches (20 cm.) be maintained between a
handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are
consistent with the independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
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Persons with pacemakers:
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Should always keep the phone more than 6 inches (20
cm) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on;
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Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;
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Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize
the potential for interference.
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If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, switch off your phone immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing
aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to
consult your service provider.
Other Medical Devices
Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including
cellular phones, may interfere with the functionality of
inadequately protected medical devices. Consult a physician
or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they
are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have
any questions. Switch off your phone in health care facilities
when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do
so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment
that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately
shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles (e.g. electronic
fuel injection systems, electronic anti-skid (anti-lock) braking
systems, electronic speed control systems, air bag systems).
Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding
your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any
equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices so
require.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting
in bodily injury or even death.
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Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refueling
point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to
observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel
depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or
where blasting operations are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but
not always clearly marked. They include below deck on boats;
chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied
petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the
air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or
metal powders; and any other area where you would normally
be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Vehicles
Only qualified personnel should service the phone, or install
the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be
dangerous and may invalidate any warranty which may apply
to the unit.
Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your
vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive
materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts or
accessories.
For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air
bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including
both installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over
the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle
wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag
inflates, serious injury could result.
Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft. The use of
wireless telephones in an aircraft may be dangerous to the
operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone
network and may be illegal.
Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the
suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender, or
legal action, or both.
Emergency Calls
IMPORTANT!
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio
signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-
programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in
all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any
wireless phone for essential communications (e.g. medical
emergencies).
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Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be
switched on and in a service area with adequate signal
strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless
phone networks or when certain network services and/or
phone features are in use. Check with local service providers.
Making an Emergency Call
1) If the phone is not on, switch it on. Some networks
may require that a valid SIM card is properly
inserted in the phone.
2) Press the
ô
key to ready the phone for calls.
(Press it twice if there are still digits on the display.)
3) Key in the emergency number for your present
location (e.g. 911 or other official emergency
number). Emergency numbers vary by location.
4) Press
ó
.
If certain features are in use (Keyguard, fixed dialing, restrict
calls, etc.), you may first need to turn those features off before
you can make an emergency call. Consult this document and
your local cellular service provider.
When making an emergency call, remember to give all the
necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember
that your wireless phone may be the only means of
communication at the scene of an accident - do not cut off the
call until given permission to do so.
Important Battery Information
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Note that a new battery’s full performance is achieved
only after two or three complete charge and discharge
cycles!
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The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of
times but it will eventually wear out. When the operating
time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter
than normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
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Use only batteries approved by the phone manufacturer
and recharge your battery only with the chargers approved
by the manufacturer.
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When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power
source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger
for longer than a week, since overcharging may shorten its
life. If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itself
over time.
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(NiMH batteries only) For good operation times, discharge
the battery from time to time by leaving your phone
switched on until it turns itself off (or by using the battery
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discharge facility of any approved accessory available for
your phone). Do not attempt to discharge the battery by
any other means.
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Temperature extremes will affect the ability of your battery
to charge: allow it to cool down or warm up first.
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Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
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Never use any charger or battery which is damaged or
worn out.
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Do not short circuit the battery. Accidental short circuiting
can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip, or pen)
causes direct connection of the + and - terminals of the
battery (metal strips on the back of the battery), for
example when you carry a spare battery in your pocket
or purse. Short circuiting the terminals may damage the
battery or the connecting object.
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Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a
closed car in summer or winter conditions, will reduce
the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to
keep the battery between 59° F and 77° F (15° C and
25° C). A phone with a hot or cold battery may tempo-
rarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged.
NiMH batteries’ performance is particularly limited in
temperatures below 14° F (-10° C). Li-Ion batteries’
performance is particularly limited in temperatures below
32° F (0° C).
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Do not dispose of batteries in a fire!
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Dispose of used batteries in accordance with any local
regulations.
Radio Frequency (RF) Signals
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power
radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and
also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for
handheld wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent
with safety standards previously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies:
ANSI C95.1 (1992)*, NCRP Report 86 (1986)*, ICNIRP (1996)*.
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic
evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over
120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities,
government health agencies and industry reviewed the available
body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines
(and those standards).
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*American National Standards Institute, National Council on
Radiation Protection and Measurements; International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection.
Care and Maintenance
Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship
and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will
help you to fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to
enjoy this product for many years. When using your phone,
battery, charger, OR any accessory:
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Keep it and all its parts and accessories out of small
children’s reach.
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Keep it dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain
minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
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Do not use or store it in dusty, dirty areas as its moving
parts can be damaged.
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Do not store it in hot areas. High temperatures can
shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries,
and warp or melt certain plastics.
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Do not store it in cold areas. When the phone warms up
(to its normal operating temperature), moisture can form
inside the phone, which may damage the phone's elec-
tronic circuit boards.
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Do not attempt to open it. Non-expert handling of the
device may damage it.
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Do not drop, knock or shake it. Rough handling can
break internal circuit boards.
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Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong
detergents to clean it. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly
dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution.
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Do not paint it. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts
and prevent proper operation.
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Use only the supplied or an approved replacement
antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or
attachments could damage the phone and may violate
regulations governing radio devices.
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If the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory is not
working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service
facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if neces-
sary, arrange for service.
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