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8
Getting Started
Read Me First
When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions
on the use of mobiles. Switch Personal Computer or Handheld Com-
puter incorporating wireless WAN modem off, if instructed to do so by
the guidelines posted in sensitive areas. Medical equipment may be
sensitive to RF energy.
The operation of cardiac pacemakers, other implanted medical equip-
ment and hearing aids can be affected by interference from Personal
Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem
placed close to the device. If in doubt about potential danger, contact
the physician or the manufacturer of the device to verify that the equip-
ment is properly shielded. Pacemaker patients are advised to keep their
Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN
modem away from the pacemaker, while it is on.
Switch off Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating
wireless WAN modem before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it cannot
be switched on inadvertently. The operation of wireless appliances in an
aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference with communications sys-
tems. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension
or denial of cellular services to the offender, legal action, or both.
Do not operate Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating
wireless WAN modem in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Switch off the cellular terminal when you are near petrol stations, fuel
depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.
Operation of any electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmo-
spheres can constitute a safety hazard.
Your Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless
WAN modem receives and transmits radio frequency energy while
switched on. Remember that interference can occur if it is used close to
TV sets, radios, computers or inadequately shielded equipment. Follow
any special regulations and always switch off Personal Computer or
Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem wherever
forbidden, or when you suspect that it may cause interference or dan-
ger.
Road safety comes first! Do not use a Personal Computer or Handheld
Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem while driving a vehicle.
Do not place the computer with wireless WAN modem in an area where
it could cause personal injury to the driver or passengers. It is recom-
mended to stow the unit in the boot or secure stowage area while driv-
ing.
Do not place the computer with wireless WAN modem in an area over
an air bag or in the vicinity where an air bag may deploy.
Air bags inflate with great force and if the computer with wireless WAN
modem is placed in the air bag deployment area may be propelled with