Electronic devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF)
signals. However, certain electronic equipment might not be shielded
against the RF signals from your wireless phone. The following four
subsections provide more information about this topic.
PACEMAKERS
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of six
inches (20 cm.) should 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 the recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
PERSONS WITH PACEMAKERS:
• should always keep the phone more than six inches (20 cm) from their
pacemaker when the phone is switched on
• 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
Warning: If you have any reason to suspect that interference
is taking place, switch off your phone immediately.
HEARING AIDS
While the Nokia 8265 phone has an optional device available to assist
hearing aid users (see “LPS-3 Mobile Loopset” on page 6), some digital
wireless phones could interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of
such interference, you might want to consult your service provider.
OTHER MEDICAL DEVICES
Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including cellular phones,
could 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. Also
contact these authorities if you have any questions.
Switch off your phone in health care facilities or where any posted
regulations instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities could
be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
VEHICLES
RF signals could improperly affect installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor vehicles. These could include electronic fuel
injection systems, electronic anti-skid (anti-lock) braking systems, electronic
speed control systems or 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
Be certain to switch your phone off in any facility where there are posted
warnings against using cell phones.
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