Garmin 012-01097-00 Owner's Manual page 8

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IMPORTANT: READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE
USING YOUR 010-01097-00/010-01113-00 System:
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals—Your wireless handheld
tracking system is a low power radio transmitter and receiver.
When it is on, it receives and also sends out radio frequency
(RF) signals. In August 1996, The Federal Communications
Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with
safety levels for handheld wireless radios. Those guidelines are
consistent with safety standards previously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies: American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95.1-1992; National Council on
Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) Report 86;
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) 1996. Those standards were based on comprehensive
and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For
example, over 130 scientists, engineers, and physicians from
universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed
the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard
(C95.1). The design of your radio complies with the FCC
guidelines (and those standards).
For body-worn and face-held operation, this radio
demonstrates compliance and meets the FCC RF exposure
guidelines for uncontrolled exposure (general population)
when used with approved accessories supplied with or
designed for this product. Use of other accessories may not
ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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Antenna Care—Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the
radio and may violate FCC regulations. Do not use any radio
that has a damaged antenna, because if it comes into
contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
Electronic Devices—Most modern electronic equipment is
shielded from RF signals. However, certain equipment may
not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless
radio.
Pacemakers—The Health Industry Manufacturers Association
(HIMA) recommends that a minimum separation of six inches
(6") be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a
pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research. Persons with pacemakers should ALWAYS keep
the radio more than six inches from their pacemaker when
the radio is turned on, should not carry the radio in a breast
pocket, should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize
the potential for interference, and should turn the radio off
immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference
is taking place.
Hearing Aids—Some digital wireless radios may interfere
with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you
may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.
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