experience ringing in your ears or
muffled speech, stop listening
and have your hearing checked.
The louder the volume, the less
time is required before your
hearing could be affected.
Hearing experts suggest that to
protect your hearing:
Limit the amount of time you
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use your phone and/or
headset at high volume.
Avoid turning up the volume
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to block out noisy
surroundings.
Turn the volume down if you
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can't hear people speaking
near you.
For information about how to set
a maximum volume limit on your
phone, see the features guide for
your phone.
Using your phone safely
Use of your phone while
operating a vehicle is not
recommended and is illegal in
some areas. Be careful and
attentive while driving. Stop
using your phone if you find it
disruptive or distracting while
operating any type of vehicle or
performing any other activity
that requires your full attention.
Avoiding hearing damage
Permanent hearing loss may
occur if you use your headset at
a high volume. Set the volume to
a safe level. You can adapt over
time to a higher volume of sound
that may sound normal but can
be damaging to your hearing. If
you experience ringing in your
ears or muffled speech, stop
listening and have your hearing
checked. The louder the volume,
the less time is required before
your hearing could be affected.
Hearing experts suggest that to
protect your hearing:
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