Mambo Hardware Description
Version 1.01
1 SECURITY
IMPORTANT FOR THE EFFICIENT AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR GSM-MODEM, READ
THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USE!
Your cellular engine MAMBO is one of the most exciting and innovative electronic
products ever developed. With it, you can stay in contact with your office, your
home, emergency services and others, wherever service is provided.
This chapter contains important information for the safe and reliable use of the
MAMBO device. Please read this chapter carefully before starting to use the cellular
engine MAMBO.
1.1 General information
Your MAMBO device utilizes the GSM/GPS standard for cellular technology. GSM is a
newer radio frequency („RF“) technology than the current FM technology that has
been used for radio communications for decades. The GSM standard has been
established for use in the European community and elsewhere. Your MAMBO is
actually a low power radio transmitter and receiver. It sends out and receives radio
frequency energy. When you use your modem, the cellular system handling your
calls controls both the radio frequency and the power level of your cellular modem.
1.2 Exposure to RF energy
There has been some public concern about possible health effects of using a GSM
modem. Although research on health effects from RF energy has focused for many
years on the current RF technology, scientists have begun research regarding newer
radio technologies, such as GSM. After existing research had been reviewed, and
after compliance to all applicable safety standards had been tested, it has been
concluded that the product is fit for use.
If you are concerned about exposure to RF energy there are things you can do to
minimize exposure. Obviously, limiting the duration of your calls will reduce your
exposure to RF energy. In addition, you can reduce RF exposure by operating your
cellular modem efficiently by following the guidelines below.
1.3 Efficient modem operation
In order to operate your modem at the lowest power level, consistent with
satisfactory call quality please take note of the following hints.
If your device has an extendible antenna, extend it fully. Some models
allow you to place a call with the antenna retracted. However, your
modem operates more efficiently with the antenna fully extended.
If your device has an external antenna, do not hold the antenna when
the modem is „IN USE“. Holding the antenna affects call quality and may
cause the modem to operate at a higher power level than needed.
1.4 Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular devices in the area where you
drive. Always obey them. Also, when using your modem while driving, please pay full
attention to driving, pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if
driving conditions so require. When applications are prepared for mobile use they
should fulfil road-safety instructions of the current law!
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