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Wireless Safety
General Safety
CAUTION:
Maintain a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) between the
transmitter’s antenna and the body of the user and nearby persons.
RF Interference Issues
It is important to follow any special regulations regarding the use of radio equipment due in
particular to the possibility of radio frequency, RF, interference. Please follow the safety advice
given below carefully.
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Switch OFF your cell modem when in an aircraft. The use of cellular telephones in an
aircraft may endanger the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the cellular network and is
illegal.
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Switch OFF your cell modem in hospitals and any other place where medical equipment
may be in use.
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Respect restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants or
where blasting operations are in progress.
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There may be a hazard associated with the operation of your cell modem close to
inadequately protected personal medical devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers.
Consult the manufacturers of the medical device to determine if it is adequately
protected.
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Operation of your cell modem close to other electronic equipment may also cause
interference if the equipment is inadequately protected. Observe any warning signs and
manufacturers’ recommendations.
Maintenance of Your Modem
Your cell modem is the product of advanced engineering, design, and craftsmanship and should
be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you to enjoy this product for many years.
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Do not attempt to disassemble the cell modem. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
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Do not place the cell modem alongside computer discs, credit or travel cards, or other
magnetic media. The modem may affect the information contained on discs or cards.
Compliance and Regulatory Information
United States and Canada
In compliance with the FCC rules, 47 CFR 15.19(a)(3), and the Industry Canada rules, the
following statement must appear on the device or in the user documentation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This device also complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this equipment is subject to the following two
conditions:
1.
The device may not cause harmful interference.
2.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
In compliance with the FCC rules, 47 CFR 15.105(b), the user must be notified that this
equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
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