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.
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.
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.
Magnetic Materials
Parts of the device are magnetic. Metallic materials may be attracted to the device, and
persons with a hearing aid should not hold the device to the ear with the hearing aid.
Note:
For the best care of your phone, only Sprint authorized personnel should service
your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty.
Tip:
Purchase an optional hands-free car kit at your local Sprint Store, or call the
Sprint PCS Accessory Hotline
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at 1-800-974-2221 or by dialing # 2 2 2 on your
Sprint PCS Voice Phone.
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Always secure the device in its holder, because metallic materials may be attracted by
the earpiece. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the
device, because information stored on them may be erased.
Medical Devices
Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless 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
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 pacemakers:
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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
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 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.
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. Follow all restrictions.
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a blasting
Note:
Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and request permission before
using the phone near medical equipment.
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area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be turned off.
Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.
Turn your phone off when you're in any area that has a potentially explosive
atmosphere. Although it's rare, your phone and accessories could generate sparks.
Sparks can cause an explosion or 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.
Water Resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Backup 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 devices.
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 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 Sprint 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.
Note:
Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the compartment of
your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories.
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