1. Safety and Use
We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your modem. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper use of the modem or of use contrary to the instructions contained herein.
Traffic Safety
When driving, do not use the modem:
When switched on, the modem emits electromagnetic waves that can interfere with the vehicle’s electronic systems such as ABS anti‐lock brakes or airbags. To ensure that there is no problem, please do not place the modem on top of the dashboard or within an airbag deployment area.
Check with your car dealer or the car manufacturer to make sure that the dashboard is adequately shielded from modem RF energy.
Conditions of Use
1.Switch the modem off before boarding an aircraft.
2.Switch the modem off when you are in health care facilities, except in designated areas. As with many other types of equipment now in regular use, mobile Tele‐modems can interfere with other electrical or electronic devices, or equipment‐using radio frequencies.
3.Switch the modem off when you are near gas or flammable liquids. Strictly obey all signs and instructions posted in a fuel depot, petrol station, chemical plant, or in any potentially explosive atmosphere.
4.When the modem is switched on, it should be kept at least 15 cm from any medical device such as a pacemaker, a hearing aid or insulin pump, etc.
5.Do not let children use the modem without supervision. The modem may contain small parts that could become detached and create a choking hazard.
6.When replacing the cover, please note that the modem may contain substances that could create an allergic reaction.
7.Always handle the modem with care and keep it in a clean and dust‐free place.
8.Do not allow the modem to be exposed to adverse weather or environmental conditions (moisture, humidity, rain, infiltration of liquids, dust, sea air, etc). The manufacturer’s recommended operating temperature range is ‐10°C to +50°C.
9.Do not open, dismantle or attempt to repair the modem yourself.
10.Do not drop, throw or bend the modem.
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