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Tips, Hints and Shortcuts

Table of Contents Device Layout

Android Market™

Install Battery/Charge

Important Customer Information

MOTOBLUR Account Setup

YouTube™

Touch Screen Tips/Notifications

Security

Home Screen

More Help

Applications Menu

Consumer Information

Calling

Contacts

Bluetooth

Voicemail

Adding Email Accounts

Web Browsing

Taking Photos

V CAST

Managing Phone Content

Sharing Media on DLNA Devices

VZ Navigator®

Device Layout

3.5mm Headset Jack

Volume Keys

Battery & microSD Card Compartment • located under the battery cover

Voice Command Key • Activate speech dialing & voice commands

Micro USB Connector

Camera/ Camcorder Key

Optical Navigation Key Menu Key 4

Camera Lens

Home Key

Back Key 5

Device Layout

Touch Screen

Back Key • Touch to return to the previous screen Home Key • Touch to return to home screen Menu Key • Touch to open menu options or unlock touch screen Optical Navigation Key • Scroll to and select options

Power/Lock Key • Powers device on/off • Turns display on/off • Puts display to sleep

Delete Key

Slider QWERTY Keypad 6

Space Key

Return Key Shift/Symbols Key Function Key

Install Battery/Charge

MOTOBLUR Account Setup

1. R emove the cover.

2. Slide red latch to the left.

3. I nsert the battery.

4. I nsert the microSD (may already be done).

Create or log into a MOTOBLUR account to get your contacts, email, messages, and status information, for all your accounts, all in one place, all the time. Registration is secure, and should only take a few minutes: 1. Turn on your phone. 2. Select a language. 3. To create a MOTOBLUR account, enter your name, your current email address (where MOTOBLUR can send account information), and a MOTOBLUR account password. Tip: Open your phone to type. Your name: e.g. John Smith MOTOBLUR ID: Enter email address Password:

5. R eplace the cover.

Password

6. Charge the battery.

Back Creating your MOTOBLUR account...

NOTE: For more details on how to set up your MOTOBLUR account, refer to the “Getting to Know MOTOBLUR” brochure that is included inbox. 3H

Touch Screen Tips

Home Screen

Touch – to select a menu item or open an application

The home screen gives you all your latest information in one place. It’s what you see when you turn on the phone or touch Home Key from a menu. It’s basically like this:

Touch and hold – to grab an object that you want to move or open an option menu Drag – to scroll through a list or move slowly Flick – to scroll through a list or move quickly Press the Power/Lock Key – to turn off your touch screen and avoid unwanted key presses

Notifications let you know when an event has occurred that may require your attention such as voicemail, missed calls, text messages, etc. They will appear at the top left of your screen. To view your notifications, touch the status bar at the top of the screen and drag it down. Touch each notification to view the details. When you are done, touch the Home Key to return to the home screen. Verizon Wireless

2:55 PM

Clear

Missed call John Smith

Widgets: Touch to open, or touch & hold to move or delete. Flick left or right to view all 5 panels of your home screen. Shortcuts: Touch to open. Contacts Touch to open the Applications menu. Dialer

Notifications New voicemail Dial 1-800-555-5555

Your Online Status: Touch to change your status. Notifications: Flick this bar down to see details.

Notifications

December 9, 2009

Status Indicators

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NOTE: For more details on your home screen, refer to the “Getting to Know MOTOBLUR” brochure that is included inbox.

Applications Menu

Calling

From the home screen, touch the Application tab to open the Applications menu. Open an application simply by touching its icon from the Applications menu.

To make a call: 1. Go to the home screen by touching the Home Key From the home screen touch . 2. U se the dialpad to enter the phone number, then touch Call. 3. T ouch End call to end the call.

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Ready to take on the world! 15 minutes ago

Accounts Alarm Clock Christine Fanning

Meet me for dinner after work today. Who’s in? 5Calendar minutes agoCamcorder

Browser

Calculator

Luiz Navarro Check Cameraout the Contacts photos from last Saturday.

Enjoy the best of Google TM and Verizon Wireless applications such as Google Maps, Gmail, Google Talk, YouTubeTM, VZ Navigator®, V CAST Videos, V CAST Music with Rhapsody®, Mobile IM and Visual Voice Mail.

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Dialer

Gmail

Messaging

Google Talk Happenings Help Center

Google Maps

Tip: You can run some applications even while you’re on a call. From the call screen, just touch and browse to the application you want. To return to the call screen, open the Home Key Notifications (see page 10) and touch Current call.

To answer a call: 1. Drag Slide to Answer to the right (when your phone is unlocked, Answer is just a touch button). To end a call: 1. Touch End call.

Browser

Market

Additional charges and conditions may apply. Coverage not available everywhere. See verizonwireless.com for details.

Contacts

Bluetooth

Add a contact:

To pair and connect to a Bluetooth device: 1. From the home screen, touch the Menu Key . 2. Touch Settings. 3. Touch Wireless controls then Bluetooth settings. 4. Touch Bluetooth to turn on and scan. 5. T ouch Scan for devices (make sure your device is in pairing mode). 6. Touch on the device name that you want to pair with (if prompted to enter a passcode, enter 0000). 7. After pairing is completed, you may need to touch on the device name again to connect to it.

. 1. From the home screen, touch 2. Touch Menu Key . 3. Touch Add contact. 4. Enter contact details, then touch Save. Syncing contacts with various accounts When you set up your MOTOBLUR account, the contacts from your Gmail and social network accounts that you set up will sync to your device. Transferring Contacts from your phone For existing Verizon Wireless customers that have used Backup Assistant and would like to transfer their contacts from their phone to the Motorola Devour, please visit verizonwireless.com/backupassistant and under Upgrading Phones? click on Transfer contacts from a phone to an Android platform device. For other options to sync your contacts from your previous device or PC to your Google contacts (which will sync to your device), check out Googleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sync Services at www.google.com/sync. Tip: For additional information on importing contacts, you can also log into your MOTOBLUR account at motorola.com/mymotoblur and select Import Contacts.

Voicemail

Adding Email Accounts

To set up voicemail: 1. F rom the home screen, touch , then touch and hold 1. 2. If you hear a system greeting, touch # to interrupt it. 3. Follow the setup tutorial. 4. Create a password. 5. R ecord a voice signature and greeting for your Voice Mailbox.

Set up Internet e-mail: 1. From the home screen, touch the Application tab to open the Applications menu.

Visual Voice Mail: Visual Voice Mail allows the management of voice mail directly from the device rather than accessing voice mail via traditional method(s). Visual Voice Mail displays a list of messages and allows the user to choose which message to listen to or erase, without having to dial into their mailbox, listen to voice instructions, or prior messages. To download Visual Voice Mail: 1. From the home screen, touch Application tab 2. Touch Visual VM

3. Touch Add account.

2. Touch Accounts. 3G

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Accounts

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Accounts Alarm rm Clock Christine Fanning Meet me for dinner after work today. Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in? corder 5Calendar minutes agoCamcorder

Dialer

Calculat Calculator

toddpalminteri@gmail.com Blur

john Email

Luiz Navarro Check C eraout the Cam Camera Contacts Contac ctts photos from last Saturday.

toddpalminteri@gmail.com

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emily

G Gmail

Google M Ma Maps aps

Facebook

toddpalminteri Twitter Email

hotmail Email

Messaging

Google Talk Happenings Help p Center Cen nter

Browser

Market

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3. Complete steps to subscribe to this service*. * Visual Voice Mail is a subscription based service through Verizon Wireless.

Adding Email Accounts 4. Touch the icon for your e-mail client, or tap Email. 3G

5. Enter your e-mail address and password. Then touch Next. 3G

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Select l account type

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Enter your existing Email account:

If you use any of the services below, tap the icon to set it up.

Set up corporate e-mail: 1. F rom the home screen, touch the Application tab to open the Applications menu.

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Google l

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Enter password Email

Corporate Sync

Automatically configure account

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Picasa

Photobucket

Dialer

Back

Calculat Calculator

Blur

john Email

toddpalminteri@gmail.com

2 minutes ago

emily

G Gmail

Google M Ma Maps aps

Facebook

toddpalminteri Twitter Email

hotmail Email

Next Google Talk Happenings Help p Center Cen nter

NOTE: If the e-mail account is one that requires manual server configuration, after step 5. uncheck the “Automatically configure account” option, touch Next, and proceed to fill out the account name, incoming and outgoing server settings, and desired account options. Contact your e-mail provider for detailed information regarding appropriate manual account settings.

toddpalminteri@gmail.com

Luiz Navarro Check C eraout the Cam Camera Contacts Contac ctts photos from last Saturday.

Messaging

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Accounts

Add account

myemail@domain.com Password:

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Email MySpace

3. Touch Add account.

2. Touch Accounts.

Browser

Market

toddpalminteri@gmail.com Picasa

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Adding Email Accounts 4. Touch Corporate Sync.

5. Enter the domain, username, password, e-mail address, and server for your Microsoft Exchange e-mail account. Then touch Next. 3G

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Enter your existing Corporate Sync account:

If you use any of the services below, tap the icon to set it up.

Domain/Username: MySpace

Facebook b k

Google l

Domain/Username Password:

Tips and Additional Information: • From your Inbox, you can select the Menu Key Account Settings and explore your options.

• You can set how often you want your phone to check for new email (longer intervals can be used to extend battery life), your default email account, how you are notified of new email, and more. • I f an email account is unable to be configured, as an alternative it may be possible to access it via the Web Browser. Contact your email provider for additional information.

Enter password itt Twitter

Corporate Sync

Use secure connection Email address:

Picasa

Photobucket

Enter email address Server

Enter Microsoft Exchange Server En Ente terr Mi te Micr c os cr osof o t Ex of Exch c an ch a ge g S e ve er er Back

NOTE: Contact your company’s IT department if you need more help. This feature works with Microsoft Exchange e-mail servers only.

Taking Photos

Web Browsing To open the browser screen: 1. From the home screen, touch Browser

To go to a specific web address: 1. Touch the Menu Key . 2. Touch Go. 3. U se the virtual keypad to enter the web address, then touch Go. To bookmark a web page: 1. From the web page, touch the Menu Key . 2. Touch Bookmarks. 3. Touch Add bookmark. 4. Name the bookmark (optional). 5. Touch OK.

To take and send a photo: 1. P ress the side Camera Key (see page 4 for location) to activate the camera. 2. F rame your subject and press the Optical Navigation Key or the side Camera Key to take the picture. 3. T ouch the image right away, then touch Share. 4. F ollow the on-screen prompts to select the method of sharing and complete the task. Tip: Your camera and camcorder can also be activated by touching the Camera and Camcorder icons in the Applications Menu.

V CAST Video

Managing Phone Content

With V CAST Video enjoy your favorite full length TV shows, plus the latest in news, sports, weather, and live entertainment, on demand and right to your phone. To browse or download videos: 1. From the home screen, touch the Application tab 2. Touch V CAST Videos. 3. Follow the prompts to select a video to view or download (charges may apply).

There are multiple ways to transfer files using a USB connection. Here are two of them: • You can set your phone up as a mass storage device, then drag and drop files between your phone and computer. • You can use Phone Portal.

V CAST Music with Rhapsody® V CAST Music with Rhapsody is a digital music service that lets you listen to millions of songs from thousands of artists. Discover new and old favorites in an extensive music catalog. Download V CAST Music with Rhapsody to sync tracks, albums, and playlists to your new compatible phone, while managing your existing PC music library all in one place. To purchase and download songs directly to your phone over the air: 1. From the home screen, touch the Application tab . 2. Touch V CAST Music | Rhapsody. 3. Browse for a song, then follow the prompts to complete the purchase and download. Coverage not available everywhere. Additional charges apply for V CAST service. Per-song charges apply for music downloads. Always download legally.

To use your phone as a mass storage device: 1. Connect your phone to a PC using a USB cable. 2. O pen Notifications (see page 10) and touch USB connection. 3. Touch Manage Memory Card, then OK. 4. Y our phone will appear as a mass storage device (or removable drive) in your computer’s file manager. You can now drag and drop files between your phone and PC using the computer interface. To use Phone Portal: 1. Connect your phone to a PC using a USB cable. 2. O pen Notifications and touch USB connection. 3. Touch Motorola PC Tools, then OK. 4. Open Notifications and touch Moto Phone Portal. 5. O pen a browser window on your PC and enter the address given on your phone’s display. 6. Y ou can now manage content on your phone from the PC interface. 25

Sharing Media on DLNA Devices

VZ Navigator®

Your Motorola Devour is a DLNA- certified device (DLNA: The Digital Living Network Alliance). This means that it is capable of sharing multimedia content wirelessly with other DLNA devices such as certain TV monitors, PCs, photo viewers, digital music players, printers, etc.

Now you can find the address of a great restaurant or the nearest ATM. Check movie times. Discover the latest hot spots. And know exactly how to get where you’re going. VZ Navigator puts all the advanced features of the latest GPS devices and systems on your wireless device — at a fraction of the price. VZ Navigator provides: • Heads-up, voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions with auto-rerouting if you miss a turn • Local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the U.S. • Detailed color maps that can be quickly panned and zoomed With VZ Navigator, you’ll know exactly where you are, what’s around you and how to get there.

To share content on your phone with another DLNA device: 1. F rom your home screen, touch the Menu Key > Settings > Wireless controls > Wi-Fi. 2. Touch the Home Key to return to the home screen. 3. T ouch the Application tab Applications menu.

to open the

4. Touch Media Share . 5. Touch Share media. 6. From the output device, search for the phone. 7. Connect to the phone and play the media.

Download, subscription, and airtime required for use; only in National Enhanced Services Coverage Area; accuracy and completeness of information is not guaranteed; information about location of device will be used to deliver service.

To subscribe to VZ Navigator service: 1. From the home screen, touch the Application tab . 2. Touch VZ Navigator . 3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the subscription process. 26

Android Marketâ&#x201E;˘ Thousands of applications and games, many free, are available for download on Android Market. NOTE: You will need to have your Google account set up before you can download apps from in the Application tab. Android Market. To set up your Google account, touch Gmail

To download an application: 1. F rom your home screen, touch the Application tab . Then touch Market . 2. B rowse for an application or game. 3. C omplete the purchase process, if applicable. (You will need a credit card account to make a purchase. Paid applications can be returned for a full refund within 24 hours of purchase). 4. Touch Install. NOTE: You will receive a notification when your application is fully downloaded. You can find your application in alphabetical order on the Application tab.

To remove an application: 1. F rom your home screen, touch Menu Key . 2. Touch Settings. 3. Touch Applications then Manage Applications. 4. Touch the application that you want to remove. 5. Touch Uninstall, then confirm by touching OK.

Important Customer Information Please be advised that many services and applications offered through this unique device are provided by Google and various application developers. If you use, link to or download a Google service, or an application such as a non-Verizon Wireless location based GPS-type service, chat room, marketplace or social network from this device, you should carefully review the terms of such service or application. If you use any of these non-Verizon Wireless services or applications, personal information you submit may be read, collected, or used by the service or application provider and/or other users of those forums. Motorola, Inc. and Verizon Wireless are not responsible for your use of those applications or information you choose to submit or share with others. Specific terms and conditions, terms of use, and privacy polices apply to those applications and services. Please review carefully any and all terms and conditions applicable to those applications and services including those related to any location-based services for any particular privacy policies, risks or waivers. Your Verizon Wireless customer agreement terms and conditions and certain other specifically identified terms govern your use of any Verizon Wireless products and services. GOOGLE and the GOOGLE logo are trademarks of Google, Inc.

YouTube™

Security

The YouTube user-generated content Web site lets you share videos with YouTube users everywhere. You don’t need a YouTube account to browse and view videos. 1. F rom your home screen, touch the Home Key .

You have lots of ways to keep your phone safe. Screen lock 1. F rom your home screen, touch the Menu Key 2. T ouch Settings. 3. Touch Display & security, then Screen Lock (only if it is unchecked).

2. Touch YouTube

Watch YouTube Videos See popular video categories, like Featured, Most viewed, and Top rated. Touch a category, then touch the video to start playing it. 1. T o see more video categories, touch the Menu Key . 2. Touch Categories. Share Videos Send someone a link to a video that you are watching. 1. Touch Menu Key , then touch Share. Tip: Just touch and hold a video to open the Share menu.

2. Touch Menu Key

, touch More then Share page.

Tip: Just touch and hold a video to open the Share menu.

3. Address and complete your email, then touch Send.

Security lock 1. F rom your home screen, touch the Menu Key . 2. T ouch Settings. 3. Touch Display & security, then Security lock: 4. Touch Security lock type, then select one of these options: • Pattern lock - draw a pattern to unlock. • Passcode lock - enter a code to unlock. Tip: If you forget your unlock pattern or passcode, your phone will give you an option to enter your MOTOBLUR account ID and password to unlock it. NOTE: You can make emergency calls on a locked phone. A locked phone still rings, but you need to unlock it to answer.

For More Help

Consumer Information

On the device: Tutorial • To access from the home screen, touch: Menu > Settings > About phone > System tutorial

Radio Frequency Emissions Your wireless device, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio frequency energy during use. The following consumer information addresses commonly asked questions about the health effects of wireless devices.

Help Center • To access Help Center from the home screen, touch: Application tab > Help Center > select preferred help option By phone: Motorola’s Android help line: 1-800-734-5870 To order a printed copy of the manufacturer’s User Guide/ Manual, please call 1-800-734-5870. To download a copy, please visit support.vzw.com/phones.

Are wireless devices safe? Scientific research on the subject of wireless devices and radio frequency (“RF”) energy has been conducted worldwide for many years, and continues. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) set policies and procedures for wireless devices. The FDA issued a website publication on health issues related to cell phone usage where it states, “The scientific community at large… believes that the weight of scientific evidence does not show an association between exposure to radio frequency (RF) from cell phones and adverse health outcomes. Still the scientific community does recommend conducting additional research to address gaps in knowledge. That research is being conducted around the world and FDA continues to monitor developments in this field.” You can access the FDA 33

Consumer Information website at http://www.fda.gov/cellphones. You can also contact the FDA toll-free at (888) 463‑6332 or (888) INFO‑FDA. The FCC issued its own website publication stating that “[t]here is no scientific evidence that proves that wireless telephone usage can lead to cancer or other problems, including headaches, dizziness or memory loss.” This publication is available at http:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/mobilephone. html or through the FCC at (888) 225‑5322 or (888) CALL‑FCC. The National Cancer Institute (“NCI”) states that concerns about the potential health effects of using cellular phones – “and specifically the suggestion that using a cell phone may increase a person’s risk of developing brain cancer – are not supported by a growing body of research on the subject.” You can access NCI’s review of the research at http://www.cancer.gov/ ncicancerbulletin/NCI_Cancer_Bulletin_092308/page7. What does Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) mean? In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other agencies, established RF exposure safety guidelines for wireless devices in the United States. Before a wireless device model is available for sale to the public, it must be 34

tested by the manufacturer and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed limits established by the FCC. One of these limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption Rate, or “SAR.” SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy in the body. Tests for SAR are conducted with the wireless device transmitting at its highest power level in all tested frequency bands. Since 1996, the FCC has required that the SAR of handheld wireless devices not exceed 1.6 watts per kilogram, averaged over one gram of tissue. Although the SAR is determined at the highest power level, the actual SAR value of a wireless device while operating can be less than the reported SAR value. This is because the SAR value may vary from call to call, depending on factors such as proximity to a cell site, the proximity of the wireless device to the body while in use, and the use of hands-free devices. For more information about SARs, see the FCC’s OET Bulletins 56 and 65 at www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/ Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins, www.fcc.gov/oet/ea. You may also wish to contact the manufacturer of your wireless device.

Consumer Information Can I minimize my RF exposure?

Do wireless devices pose any special risks to children?

If you are concerned about RF, there are several simple steps you can take to minimize your RF exposure. You can, of course, reduce your talk time.

The FDA website states that “[t]he scientific evidence does not show a danger to any users of cell phones from RF exposure, including children and teenagers.” The FDA website further states that “[s]ome groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using cell phones at all. For example, the Stewart Report from the United Kingdom [“UK”] made such a recommendation in December 2000. In this report a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. [The UK’s] recommendation to limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists.” A copy of the UK’s leaflet is available at http://www.dh.gov.uk (search “mobile”), or you can write to: NRPB, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11 0RQ, United Kingdom. Copies of UK’s annual reports on mobile phones and RF are available online at http://www.iegmp.org.uk and http://www.hpa.org. uk/radiation/ (search “mobile”). Parents who wish to reduce their children’s RF exposure may choose to restrict their children’s wireless device use.

You can place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, as the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. The FDA/FCC website states that “[h]ands-free kits can be used with wireless devices for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is a source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the head or against the body. Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit.” Also, if you use your wireless device while in a car, you can use a wireless device with an antenna on the outside of the vehicle. You should also read and follow your wireless device manufacturer’s instructions for the safe operation of your wireless device. 36

Consumer Information Where can I get further information about RF emissions?

(6) inches from their implantable medical device when the wireless phone is turned ON;

For further information, see the following additional resources (websites current as of April 2005). U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA Consumer Magazine, November–December 2000 Telephone: 1-888-INFO-FDA www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2000/600_phone.html

• Should not carry the wireless phone in a breast pocket;

American National Standards Institute 1819 L Street, N.W., Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20036 Telephone: 1-202-293-8020 www.ansi.org

• Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device.

Implantable Medical Devices

For additional information, see www.fda.gov/cellphones/.

A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a wireless phone and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device. Persons who have such devices: • Should ALWAYS keep the wireless phone more than six 38

• Should use the ear opposite the implantable medical device to minimize the potential for interference; • Should turn the wireless phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.

If you have any questions about using your wireless phone with such a device, consult your health care provider.

Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and cellular telephones, at high volume settings for long durations, may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing 39

Consumer Information loss. This includes the use of headphones (including headsets, earbuds, and Bluetooth® or other wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound, and distorted hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss and other potential hearing problems varies. The amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sound, the device, the device settings, and the headphones. You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device: • Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can hear adequately. • When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to. • Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, use noise cancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise. 40

• Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time is required before your hearing could be affected. • Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal. • Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you experience ringing in your ears, hear muffled speech or experience any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use, and consult your doctor. You can get additional information on this subject from the following sources:

American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Voice: (800) 222-2336 Email: info@audiology.org Internet: www.audiology.org

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 41

Consumer Information

31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320 Voice: (301) 496-7243 Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Internet: www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg. 200 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1 800 CDC INFO (1 800 232 4636) Internet: www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ default.html Drive responsibly

that the “safest course of action is to refrain from using a cell phone while driving.” NHTSA’s policy on “Cell Phone Use While Driving,” as well as Frequently Asked Questions on the subject, are available at www.nhtsa.gov (click on “Traffic Safety” then on “Drowsy and Distracted Driving”). For your well being and the well being of those around you, you should consider turning your phone off and allowing calls to go to Voice Mail while you are driving. If you choose to use your wireless phone while driving, several jurisdictions have adopted “hands-free” and other restrictions on the use of wireless devices while driving. It is your responsibility to know and to comply with the law in your area.

When behind the wheel, safe driving is your responsibility and it should always be your first priority. Scientific research on the subject of wireless phone use and driving has been conducted worldwide for several years. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the available research indicates that using a wireless phone while driving degrades a driver’s performance, whether it is a hands‑free or hand-held wireless phone. NHTSA advises 42