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Antenna Care/Unauthorized Modifications
Use only the supplied integral antenna. Unauthorized antenna
modifications or attachments could damage the unit and may violate
FCC regulations. Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Potentially Unsafe Areas
Potentially explosive atmospheres: Turn off your smartphone when
you are in any areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere, such as
fueling areas (gas or petrol stations) or storage facilities for fuel or
chemicals.
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless
Smartphones
The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF
energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset.
The SAR value of a smartphone is the result of an extensive testing,
measuring and calculation process. It does not represent how much
RF the smartphone emits. All smartphone models are tested at their
highest value in strict laboratory settings. But when in operation, the
SAR of a smartphone can be substantially less than the level reported
to the FCC. This is because of a variety of factors including its
proximity to a base station antenna, smartphone design and other
factors. What is important to remember is that each smartphone
meets strict federal guidelines. Variations in SARs do not represent a
variation in safety.
All smartphones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates
a substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR
values between different model smartphones do not mean variations
in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are
considered safe for use by the public.
To view the highest reported (FCC) SAR values of the
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Palm Treo 680 smartphone, visit www.palm.com/38086.
Operational Warnings
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT
OPERATION. Read this information before using your integrated
multi-service portable radio.
For the safe and efficient operation of your radio, observe these
guidelines:
Potentially Unsafe Areas/Potentially explosive
atmospheres Obey all signs and instructions regarding turning off
your smartphone. In particular, turn off your smartphone when you
are in any areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere, such as
fueling areas (gas or petrol stations, below deck on boats), storage
facilities for fuel or chemicals, blasting areas and areas near electrical
blasting caps, and areas where there are chemicals or particles (such
as metal powders, grains, and dust) in the air.
Interference to Medical and Personal Electronic Devices Most
but not all electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals and
certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF
signals from your smartphone.
Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association
recommends that a minimum separation of six inches (6") be
maintained between a smartphone and a pacemaker to avoid
potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations
are consistent with the independent research by the
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the smartphone more than six inches from their
pacemaker when the smartphone is turned ON.
• Not carry the smartphone in a breast pocket.
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for
interference.
• Turn the smartphone OFF immediately if you have any reason to
suspect that interference is taking place.
Audio Safety Some hearing aids may be affected by some digital
smartphones. You may want to consult your doctor in the event of
you experience interference with your hearing aid while using your
smartphone. When using the speakerphone feature, it is
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