UTStarcom UM100C manual Safety Information for FCC RF Exposure, General Safety

*In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.

6.6Safety Information for FCC RF Exposure

WARNING! READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR DEVICE.

In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies.

The design of this device complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.

BODY-WORN OPERATION

This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the device kept 2.0 cm from the body with a beltclip that contains metallic components.

The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided.For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.

6.7 General Safety

PRECAUTIONS

Your modem is a high quality piece of equipment. Before operating, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the product and adapter.Failure to follow the directions below could result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.

•DO NOT use or store this equipment in a place where it will be exposed to high temperatures, such as near an open flame or heat-emitting equipment.

•DO NOT drop your device or subject it to severe shock. When not using, lay down the unit to avoid possible damage due to instability.

•DO NOT expose this equipment to rain or spilled beverages.

•DO NOT use unauthorized accessories.

•DO NOT disassemble the device or its accessories. If service or repair is required, return unit to an authorized UTStarcom cellular service center. If unit is disassembled, the risk of electric shock or fire may result.

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