Kyocera S2720 User Manual

Product

safety &

warranty

information.

Important Safety Information 1

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.

Important Safety Information 3

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 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

● 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.)