Psion 8585, User Manual

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Psion 8585/8595 Vehicle-Mount Computers User Manual
Chapter 2: Approvals and Basic Safety Guidelines
Transmission of Radio Frequencies
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Psion Inc. is not responsible for any radio television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of
this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those
specified by Psion Inc. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitu-
tion or attachment will be the responsibility of the user. The use of shielded I/O cables is required when con-
necting this equipment to any and all optional peripheral or host devices. Failure to do so may violate FCC
and ICES rules.
2.10.2 Transmission of Radio Frequencies
Use care in airplanes or in clinical/medical areas
Some devices in hospitals and airplanes are not protected from radio frequency energy. Consequently, do
not use the 8585 in airplanes or hospitals without prior authorization. Here use of the 8585 is only permit-
ted if authorization is obtained.
Caution with pacemakers
Do not use the 8585 near pacemakers.
The 8585 can affect the function of medically implanted devices such as pacemakers and create interfer-
ence. Do not place the 8585 near such devices.
Keep a minimum distance of 20 cm between such a device and the 8585 in order to reduce the risk
of interference.
If you have reason to assume that interference has occurred, then turn the 8585 off and consult a
heart expert.
Warning: FCC warning: Any change or modification which is not expressly approved in the
corresponding pages can lead to the withdrawal of the operating license for this
device.
In order to comply with the FCC requirements regarding radio frequency exposure
from vehicle-mounted transmission devices the antenna has to be kept at least
20 cm away from people.