Therefore, care should be taken to avoid exposing the headpiece, cables
or sound processor to situations in which high levels of static electricity
are created.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is present when you feel a spark jump
from your body. ESD events are more likely to occur in very dry or cold
environments. ESD events are less common in humid areas.
High levels of electrostatic charge are known to build up under the
following circumstances:
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Walking on carpets
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Sliding on plastic slides
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Exiting an automobile
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Pulling sweaters on and off
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Touching TV or computer screens
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Removing bedding materials
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