Regulatory and Safety Information

Safety Information

This section outlines important liability and safety guidelines concerning your new PC Card.

Important Notice

Because of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or totally be lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the PC Card-Model AirCard 580 CDMA modem are used in a normal manner with a well constructed network, they should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or another party, including but not limited to personal injury, death or loss of personal property. No responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using the PC Card-Model AirCard 580 CDMA modem, or for failure of the PC Card-Model AirCard 580 to transmit or receive such data.

Safety and Hazards

Blasting Areas and Hospitals

Do not operate the Sierra Wireless AirCard® 580 wireless modem in areas where blasting is in progress, where explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical equipment, life support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas the Sierra Wireless AirCard® 580 wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. It can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment.

Aircraft

Do not operate the Sierra Wireless AirCard® 580 wireless modem in any aircraft whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless AirCard® 580 wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. When operating it can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems.

Driving

The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless AirCard® 580 wireless modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operator’s control and operation of that vehicle. In some jurisdictions, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offense.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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