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Safety, Regulatory & Legal
Operational Warnings
Operational Warnings
Obey all posted signs when using mobile devices in public areas.
Potentially Explosive Areas
Potentially explosive areas are often, but not always, posted and can include blasting areas,
fueling stations, fueling areas (such as below decks on boats), fuel or chemical transfer or
storage facilities, or areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain dust,
or metal powders.
When you are in such an area, turn off your mobile device, and do not remove, install, or
charge batteries, unless it is a radio product type especially qualified for use in such areas
and certified as “Intrinsically Safe” (for example, Factory Mutual, CSA, or UL approved). In
such areas, sparks can occur and cause an explosion or fire.
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Your battery, charger, or mobile device may contain symbols, defined as follows:
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Important safety information follows.
Do not dispose of your battery or mobile device in a fire.
Your battery or mobile device may require recycling in
accordance with local laws. Contact your local regulatory
authorities for more information.
Do not dispose of your battery or mobile device with your
household waste. See “Recycling” for more information.
Do not use tools.
For indoor use only.
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Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
RF Energy
Exposure to RF Energy
Your mobile device contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and
transmits RF energy. When you communicate with your mobile device, the system handling
your call controls the power level at which your mobile device transmits.
Your mobile device is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your country
concerning exposure of human beings to RF energy.
RF Energy Operational Precautions
For optimal mobile device performance, and to be sure that human exposure to RF energy
does not exceed the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always follow these
instructions and precautions:
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When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your mobile device just like you would a
landline phone.
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If you wear the mobile device on your body, ensure that the device is positioned at least
2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body, and if you use an accessory case or holder, ensure it
is free of any metal.
Two-Way Radio Operation
Your radio product has been designed and tested to comply with national and international
standards and guidelines regarding human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy, when
operated in the two-way mode (at the face, or at the abdomen when using an audio
accessory) at usage factors of up to 50% talk/50% listen.
Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the
PTT button. To receive calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of the time or less, is
important because this radio generates measurable RF energy only when transmitting (in
terms of measuring for standards compliance).
Listening at full volume to music or voice through a headset
may damage your hearing.
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