11 other medical equipment
Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including
mobile phones, may interfere with the working of other
inadequately protected medical devices. Consult a physician
or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have any
questions. Always switch off your phone in health care
facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct
you to do so.
12 aircraft safety
Using your phone while in the air is prohibited. Switch off your
phone before boarding any aircraft. The use of mobile
telephones in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of
the aircraft, disrupt the mobile telephone network, and is illegal.
Note: Failure to observe this instruction may lead to
suspension or denial of Orange phone services to the
offender, or legal action or both.
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9 pacemakers
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Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum
separation of 16 cm (6 inches) be maintained between
a handheld phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations
are consistent with the independent research of and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Users with pacemakers should therefore:
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Always keep your phone at least 20 cm
(8 inches) away from your pacemaker when the phone is
switched on.
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Never carry your phone in your breast pocket.
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Use the ear opposite to the pacemaker to minimise the
potential for interference.
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Switch off your phone immediately if you suspect that
interference is being caused.
10 hearing aids
Certain hearing aids can be interfered with by your mobile
phone. If this occurs, please consult the hearing aid
manufacturer.