Radio Frequency Interference
General Statement on Interference
Care must be taken when using the tablet in close proximity to
personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation
of 15 cm be maintained between a mobile tablet and a pacemaker to
avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. To achieve this, use
the tablet on the opposite ear to your pacemaker and do not carry it
in a breast pocket.
Hearing Aids
People with hearing aids or other cochlear implants may experience
interfering noises when using wireless devices or when one is nearby.
The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing device
and the distance from the interference source. Increasing the
separationbetweenthemmayreducetheinterference.Youmay
also consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Medical Devices
Please consult your doctor and the device manufacturer to
determine if operation of your tablet may interfere with the
operation of your medical device.
Hospitals
Turn off your wireless device when requested to do so in hospitals,
clinics or health care facilities. These requests are designed to
prevent possible interference with sensitive medical equipment.
Aircraft
Turn off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to do so by
airport or airline staff.
Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices onboard
the aircraft. If your device offers a ‘flight mode’, this must be enabled
prior to boarding an aircraft.
Interference in Cars
Please note that because of possible interference with electronic
equipment, some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of the tablet
intheirvehiclesunlessahands-freekitwithanexternalantennais
included in the installation.
Explosive Environments
Gas Stations and Explosive Atmospheres
In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted
signs to turn off wireless devices such as your tablet or other radio
equipment.
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fueling areas,
below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities,
and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as
grain, dust, or metal powders.
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