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Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to dis- card this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of dis- posal.
Safety Precautions
<Only for model with wireless WAN>
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, usage, service or repair of any Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem. Manufacturers of the cellular ter- minal are advised to convey the following safety informa- tion to users and operating personnel and to incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the prod- uct. Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the product. Panasonic assumes no liability for customer failure to comply with these precautions.
When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions on the use of mobiles. Switch Personal Computer or Handheld Computer 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 equipment 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 manu- facturer of the device to verify that the equipment is properly shielded. Pacemaker patients are advised to keep their Personal Computer or Handheld Com- puter incorporating wireless WAN modem away from the pacemaker, while it is on.
Switch off Personal Computer or Handheld Com- puter incorporating wireless WAN modem before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it cannot be switched on inadvertently. The operation of wireless appli- ances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interfer- ence with communications systems. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspen- sion or denial of cellular services to the offender, legal action, or both.
For details on usage of this unit in aircrafts please consult and follow instruction provided by the airline.
Do not operate Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem in the presence of fl ammable gases or fumes. Switch off the cellular terminal when you are near petrol sta- tions, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Operation of any electri- cal equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres 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 Hand- held Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem wherever forbidden, or when you suspect that it may cause interference or danger.
Road safety comes fi rst! Do not use a Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wire- less 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 recommended to stow the unit in the boot or secure stowage area while driving. 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 infl ate with great force and if the computer with wireless WAN modem is placed in the air bag deployment area may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT!
Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorpo- rating wireless WAN modem operate using radio sig- nals and cellular networks cannot be guaranteed to connect in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any wireless device for essen- tial communications, for example emergency calls. Remember, in order to make or receive calls, Per- sonal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporat- ing wireless WAN modem must be switched on and in a coverage area with adequate cellular signal strength.
Some networks do not allow for emergency calls if certain network services or phone features are in use (e.g. lock functions, fi xed dialing etc.). You may need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call.
Some networks require that a valid SIM card be properly inserted in Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem.
Models for U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission Radio Fre- quency Interference Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to com- ply 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 against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener- ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep- tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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