Kyocera S2720 User Manual

Product
safety &
warranty
information.

Important Safety Information

This section contains important operational and
safety information that will help you safely use your
phone. Failure to read and follow the information
provided in this section may result in serious bodily
injury, death, or property damage.

General Precautions

There are several simple guidelines to operating your
phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory
service.

● Speak directly into the mouthpiece.

● Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight for
extended periods of time (such as on the
dashboard of a car).

● Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a
complex piece of equipment and can be broken.
Avoid dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on it.

● Any changes or modifications to your phone not
expressly approved in this document could void
your warranty for this equipment and void your
authority to operate this equipment.

Note: For the best care of your phone, only

Kyocera-authorized personnel should service
your phone and accessories. Failure to do so
may be dangerous and void your warranty.

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Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone

Do Not Rely on Your Phone for
Emergency Calls

Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which
cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.
Therefore you should never rely solely upon any
mobile phone for essential communication (e.g.,
medical emergencies). Emergency calls may not be
possible on all cellular networks or when certain
network services or mobile phone features are in
use. Check with your local service provider for
details.

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.

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.

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Medical Devices

If you have a medical device, including an
implantable medical device such as a pacemaker or
defibrillator, consult your healthcare provider and the
device manufacturer’s directions before using this
mobile phone.

Persons with implantable medical devices:

● Should always keep the mobile phone more than
six (6) inches from the implantable medical device
when the mobile phone is turned ON.

● Should not carry the mobile phone in the breast
pocket.

● Should use the ear opposite the implantable
medical device to minimize the potential for
interference.

● Should turn OFF the mobile phone immediately if
you have any reason to suspect that interference
is taking place.

Using Your Phone Near Other
Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from
radio frequency (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 or
entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with

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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.

Note: Always turn off the phone in healthcare

facilities, and request permission before
using the phone near medical equipment.

Using Your Phone On Airplanes

On airplanes, follow applicable airline regulations
and always follow the flight crew’s instructions
concerning the use of your phone.

Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous
Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn
your phone off when in a blasting area or in other
areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be
turned off. Construction crews often use remote­control 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

● Below deck on boats

● Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities

● Areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders

● Any other area where you would normally be
advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine

Note: Never transport or store flammable gas,

flammable liquids, or explosives in the
compartment of your vehicle that contains
your phone or accessories.

Restricting Children’s Access to Your
Phone

Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play
with it as they could hurt themselves and others,
damage the phone, or make calls that increase your
invoice.

Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device

When some wireless phones are used with certain
hearing devices (including hearing aids and cochlear
implants), users may detect a noise which can
interfere with the effectiveness of the hearing device.

Some hearing devices are more immune than others
to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the

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amount of interference noise they may generate.
ANSI standard C63.19 was developed to provide a
standardized means of measuring both wireless
phone and hearing devices to determine usability
rating categories for both.

Ratings have been developed for mobile phones to
assist hearing device users in finding phones that
may be compatible with their hearing device. Not all
phones have been rated for compatibility with
hearing devices. Phones that have been rated have a
label located on the box. Your phone has an M4 and
a T4 rating.

These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary
depending on the user’s hearing device and the
individual’s type and degree of hearing loss. If a
hearing device is particularly vulnerable to
interference noise, even a phone with a higher rating
may still cause unacceptable noise levels in the
hearing device. Trying out the phone with your
hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your
personal needs.

M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC
requirements for hearing aid compatibility and are
likely to generate less interference to hearing devices
than unrated phones. (M4 is the better/higher of the
two ratings.)

T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC
requirements and are likely to be more usable with a
hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone
Switch”) than unrated phones. (T4 is the better/
higher of the two ratings. Note that not all hearing
devices have telecoils in them.)

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