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
Using Your Phone While Driving
Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone
without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions.
Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety
always comes first. Obey all local laws.
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When using your phone in the car:
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Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial
and redial.
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When available, use a hands-free device.
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Position your phone within easy reach.
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Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if
necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous
weather conditions.
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Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
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Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls
when stationary or before pulling into traffic.
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Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that
may divert your attention from the road.
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Dial 911 to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your
wireless phone.
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Use your phone to help others in emergencies.
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Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless
number when necessary.
Tip:
Purchase an optional hands-free car kit at your local Sprint Store.
You may also call the PCS Accessory Hotline at 1-800-974-2221 or by
dialing
on your PCS Phone.
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
radiofrequency (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
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the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added
to your vehicle.
Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such
as pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they are
adequately shielded from external RF signals.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend a distance of 15.3 cm be
maintained between a hand-held wireless phone and a
pacemaker to avoid interference with the pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with independent research
and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
PERSONS WITH A PACEMAKER:
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Should always keep the phone at least 15.3 cm from their
pacemaker when the phone is turned 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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Should turn off the phone immediately if there is any reason
to suspect that interference is taking place
Note:
Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and request
permission before using the phone near medical equipment.
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying
Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent
possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have
permission from a crew member to use your phone while the
plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference,
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in
the air.
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off your
phone when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs
indicating that two-way radios should be turned off.
Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to
set off explosives.
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Turn off your phone when you’re in any area that has a
potentially explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your
phone or its accessories could generate sparks. Sparks could
cause an explosion or a fire resulting in bodily injury or even
death. These areas are often, but not always, clearly marked.
They include:
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Fueling areas such as gas stations
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Below deck on boats
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Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities
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Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as
grain, dust, or metal powders
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Any other area where you would normally be advised to
turn off your vehicle’s engine
Note:
Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the
compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories.
Water Resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Back-up Copies
Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of
all important information stored in your phone.
Connecting to Other Devices
When connecting to any other device, read its user guide for
detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
Accessories and Batteries
Use only approved accessories and batteries. Do not connect
incompatible products.
Qualified Service
Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.
Emergency Calls
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Press
as many
times as needed to clear the display and return to the main
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screen. Key in the emergency number, then press
Give your
location. Do not end the call until given permission to do so.
Restricting Children’s Access to your Phone
Your PCS Phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to
play with it because they could hurt themselves and others,
damage the phone or make calls that increase your phone bill.