Regulatory and Safety Information
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Safety Information
This section outlines important liability and safety guidelines concerning your new PC card.
Important Notice
Because of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may
be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or totally be lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when
wireless devices such as the PC Card-Model KPC650 CDMA modem are used in a normal manner with a well constructed
network, they should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind
to the user or another party, including but not limited to personal injury, death or loss of personal property.
No responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using
the PC Card-Model KPC650 CDMA modem, or for failure of the PC Card-Model KPC650 to transmit or receive such data.
Safety and Hazards
Blasting Areas and Hospitals
Do not operate the PC Card-Model KPC650 in areas where blasting is in progress, where
explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical equipment, life support equipment, or any equipment which may be
susceptible to any form of radio.
Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your KPC650 on a plane that is in the air. Do not operate the PC card in any
aircraft whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the PC card must be powered off. When operating it can
transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles.
Check with the manufacturer of the device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy
Air bags
If your vehicle has an air bag, DO NOT place installed or portable equipment or other objects over the air bag
or in the air bag deployment area. If equipment is not properly installed, you and your passengers risk serious injury.
Medical devices
Pacemakers
Warning to pacemaker wearers: PC card, when in the ‘on’ position, may interfere with pacemakers. The PC
card should be kept at least 15 cm (6 inches) away from the pacemaker to reduce risk. If you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place, turn off your phone immediately. Contact your cardiologist for more information.
Other medical devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of the device to determine
if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to help you obtain this information.
In health care facilities
Turn your PC card off in health care facilities when instructed. Hospitals and health care facilities
may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
Posted facilities
Turn your PC card off in any facility when posted notices require you to do so.
Potentially explosive atmospheres
Turn off your PC card when you are in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere. Obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury
or death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include:
• fueling areas such as gas stations
• below deck on boats
• transfer or storage facilities for fuel or chemicals
• vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas, such as propane or butane
• 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 engine
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