MH132 USER MANUAL Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions...
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® Please reference ENERGY STAR related information from www.energystar.gov. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Getac Technology Corporation has determined that ® this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ® An ENERGY STAR qualified computer uses 70 % less electricity than computers without enabled power management features.
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® Over its lifetime, ENERGY STAR qualified equipment in a single home office (e.g., computer, monitor, printer, and fax) can save enough electricity to light an entire home for more than 4 years. Power management (‚sleep settings‛) on computers and monitors can result ...
Table of Contents Table of Contents ................... i Getting Started ................... 1-1 Identifying Hardware Components ........1-1 Getting Your Device Ready for Use ........ 1-4 Installing the SIM Card and Battery ......1-4 Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery ..1-6 Performing the Initial Startup ........
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Running Programs ............2-4 Shortcut Menus ............2-4 Notifications ..............2-5 Entering Information ............. 2-5 Entering Text Using the Input Panel ......2-5 Writing or Drawing on the Screen ......2-7 Recording a Message ..........2-8 Securing Your Device ..........2-9 Locking the Screen ..........
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Using the Speakerphone .......... 3-10 Managing More Than One Call ........3-11 Taking a Note during a Call ........3-12 Using Call History ............3-13 Viewing Call History ..........3-13 Adding an Entry to Contacts Using Call History ... 3-13 Using Speed Dial ............
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About Accounts ............5-8 Reading and Sending E-mails ........5-9 Reading and Sending Text Messages ......5-10 More Programs .................. 6-1 Getac Camera ............. 6-1 Taking Pictures ............6-1 Status Bar and GPS Information ......... 6-3 Control Buttons............6-4 Pictures & Videos ............6-6 Viewing Pictures and Videos ........
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Getting Connected ................7-1 Types of Connections............ 7-1 Using Cellular Connection ..........7-2 Setting up a Cellular (GPRS) Connection ....7-2 Setting up a Dial-up Connection ........ 7-3 Using WiFi ..............7-4 Switching On or Off the Wi-Fi Radio ......7-4 Connecting to a Wireless Network ......
Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces you to the external components of your device and guides you through the process of setting up your device for use. Identifying Hardware Components Getting Started...
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CAUTION: You need to open the protective covers to access the connectors. When not using a connector, make sure to close the cover completely for water- and dust-proof integrity. Component Description Power Button Starts up or shuts down the device when pressed and held. Puts the device into sleep mode or wakes up the device when pressed briefly.
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Component Description Hardware Buttons Send Dials or answers a call. Opens the Phone screen from another application. Home Returns to the Home screen. Start Opens the Start menu. Ends or rejects a call. Returns to the previous screen. Microphone Serves as the mouthpiece during a call.
Getting Your Device Ready for Use Installing the SIM Card and Battery 1. Use the special screw driver (supplied with your device) to loosen the two screws on the back of the device and then lift off the battery cover. CAUTION: Never use the screw driver as a stylus to tap the touch screen.
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3. If you have a microSD card to insert, insert it into the slot. (See ‚Using a MicroSD Card‛ later for more information.) 4. Align the battery’s connectors with those at the side of the battery compartment and then fit the battery into place. 5.
Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery Be sure to fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. 1. Assemble the power plug ( ). The type of plug varies according to the region of purchase.
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4. The charge indicator glows in red when charging is in progress. When the battery is fully charged, the red indicator turns into green. NOTE: Your device can also be charged when it is connected to a desktop computer via the USB cable. CAUTION: For optimal performance of the lithium battery, take note of the following: Use the included AC adapter only.
Performing the Initial Startup When turning on your device for the very first time, you will be guided through a setup process. 1. Make sure that your device is either connected to AC power or the battery has sufficient power. 2.
Power Saving and Shutting Down Backlight Off The backlight of the screen dims out after a period of inactivity (default 30 seconds on battery power). To restore the backlight, tap the screen or press a button. Note that where you tap or what you press also causes the related task to be performed.
ActiveSync and WMDC act as gateways between your device and your computer for transferring Outlook e-mail, appointments, contacts, and tasks, and media such as pictures, music, and videos. You can also use the Explore feature in either program to move files or programs from your computer to your device. Installing ActiveSync or WMDC If you’re using Windows XP or earlier versions of Windows, download and install the latest ActiveSync.
2. Your device displays the USB Mode Switch screen each time the USB cable is connected. The default setting is ActiveSync. Tap OK to accept. 3. ActiveSync or WMDC will start on your computer. See the program’s online help for instructions on setting up synchronization.
To remove the microSD card, slightly push the card edge to release it and then pull the card out of the slot. 3. Replace the battery and battery cover. Using the Headset A headset with built-in microphone is supplied with your device. To use the heaset, connect the cable to the top of your device.
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Microphone Button CAUTION: Never raise the sound volume level too high when using earphones. An excessive sound volume level could cause damage to your hearing. 1-13 Getting Started...
Chapter 2 Basic Skills This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your device. Using the Touchscreen Use your finger to navigate and select objects on the screen. Touch the screen once with your finger to open items and select options. Drag ...
NOTE: Not all applications support screen-touch gestures. Home Screen The Home screen appears whenever you turn on your device after shutting it down or resume the operation after 4 hours of inactivity. The Home screen provides shortcuts to frequently-used features. It shows information such as your appointments, missed calls, and unread messages, and provides quick access to your music, pictures, and other applications.
Navigation Bar and Toolbar The Navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active program name and indicators for connectivity, volume, power, time, and others. You can tap this bar to set up related items. An example of the Navigation bar: Tap to set time zone, Tap to zoom...
Running Programs You can switch from one program to another without closing any program. In addition to running a frequently-used program from the Home screen, you can access any program from the Start menu. To open the Start menu, press the Start button on your device or tap at the left-bottom corner...
Notifications Your device reminds you in a variety of ways when you have something to do. For example, if you have set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due date in Tasks or an alarm in Clock, you will be notified in any of the following ways: A message appears on the screen.
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To show or hide the Input panel, tap . By default, the soft keyboard appears. To change to a different input mode, tap and hold and select from the popup menu. Select an input method. Input panel button When you use the Input panel, your device anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the Input panel.
Recognizer NOTE: The availability of recognizers depends on the region and the language version you purchased. With a recognizer, you can write letters using your finger just as you would use a pen on paper. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen. Writing or Drawing on the Screen In certain programs, such as Notes, you can write or draw on the screen as you do on paper.
Recording a Message You can quickly capture thoughts, reminders and phone numbers by recording a message. In the Notes program, you can either create a stand-alone recording or include a recording in a written note. If you want to include the recording in a note, open the note first.
Securing Your Device Locking the Screen You can lock the screen at any time by tapping in the toolbar of the Start menu. This will not affect the notification messages and incoming calls. To unlock the screen, drag left or right. Drag left or right to unlock.
Settings Lock. When a password To set a password for unlocking, tap is set, you will be asked to enter your password whenever you want to use the device. NOTE: If you forget your password, you must clear memory so you can use your device again.
Chapter 3 Phone Operations This chapter tells you how to use the mobile phone function of your device. About Phone You device supports 3G/EDGE/GPRS/GSM/HSDPA/UMTS for mobile communications. Switching On or Off the Phone Function The phone function is on by default. When needed (for example, on an airplane), you can switch off the phone function without turning off your device.
Starting the Phone Program Start the Phone program by any of the three methods: Press the Send button on the device. Phone. Tap the phone item. Tap again if it displays ‚No New Missed Calls.‛ NOTE: If the phone is currently off, you will be asked to turn it on.
Icon Meaning Icon Meaning EDGE available Changing the Phone Profile To change the phone profile: 1. Press the volume up or down button on the side of your device. – or – Tap the navigation bar and tap 2. Tap On, Vibrate, or Off before the window disappears.
Making a Call There are several ways you can make a call. Dialing a Call 1. Start the Phone program as described in ‚Starting the Phone Program‛ earlier. 2. Tap the numbers on the onscreen keypad. As soon you enter the first digit, the program searches Contacts, Call History, and Speed Dial to find a matching name and/or number.
Making a Call from the Onscreen List The Phone screen lists recent calls, speed dials, and contacts. You can conveniently select an entry from the list and press the Send button on your device to make the call. NOTE: To view a different list on the Phone screen, ...
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1. Start the Contacts program. 2. Do one of the followings to call a phone number in the contact list: Tap the contact to call. Then tap the number to call. Tap and hold on the contact to call, and then ...
Making a Call from the Call History List The Call History list displays the calls you made, received or missed. 1. Tap Call History on the onscreen keypad of the Phone program. 2. Do one of the followings to call a person in the Call History list: Select the number to call and then tap ...
NOTE: If you do not wish to call back, do not tap the caller information on the Home screen. To cancel the caller information, tap Notification in the toolbar to dismiss it. Making a Call from Speed Dial If you have created speed dial entries, you can call a person quickly.
Responding to a Call When an incoming call is received, your device rings or vibrates according to the options you have set for the phone. The name and number of the caller are displayed on the pop-up window. If the name of the caller is not in your contact list, only the caller’s phone number is displayed.
Operations during a Call Using the Mute Function During a call, you can mute your microphone so that the person with whom you are speaking cannot hear you, but you can still hear him or her. On the Phone keypad, tap Mute to switch on the mute function.
Managing More Than One Call NOTE: You may need to register for the “call waiting” service with your mobile phone network service and set your device accordingly. The exact number of people you can talk at the same time depends on your mobile phone network service.
Swapping between Calls When you have put a call on hold and made or taken another call as described earlier, you can swap between the two calls by tapping Swap. Setting up a Conference Call NOTE: You may need to consult your mobile phone network service for the availability and subscription of the conference call function.
Using Call History Call History provides the time and duration of all incoming, outgoing, and missed calls, and a summary of total calls. Call History also provides easy access to any notes taken during a call. To access Call History while in the Phone program, tap Call History. Viewing Call History You can tap ...
2. Tap <New Contact> and select a contact type. 3. Enter the contact’s name, and select the proper number type. 4. Tap Save to save the entry. Using Speed Dial You can create Speed Dials for frequently-called phone numbers so you can dial a number with a single key press.
Editing or Deleting a Speed Dial Entry 1. While in the Phone program, tap Speed Dial. 2. Tap the desired entry and tap Delete. – or – Tap and hold on the desired entry, and tap Delete in the shortcut menu. 3.
Setting up an Internet Connection You can set up an Internet connection using the mobile network. See ‚Using Cellular Connection‛ in Chapter 7 for information. Checking Your Voice Mail The first position in your speed dial list defaults as your voice mailbox. When you insert your SIM card, your device automatically detects your voice mailbox number and sets it to the first position in your speed dial list.
Customizing Your Phone To access the Phone settings, use one of the methods: Options. Switch to the Phone program and tap Settings Personal Phone. Changing Sounds Settings Scroll left or right to the Sounds page. You can customize phone settings, such as the ring type and ringtone to be used for incoming calls, and the keypad tone to be used when entering phone...
Changing Security Settings Scroll left or right to the Security page. You can protect your phone from unauthorized use. You might be prompted to enter the PIN2 code for specific functions (such as the pre-paid card’s charging counters). Consult your mobile phone network service to check if your SIM card supports PIN2-related functions and services.
Changing Network Settings Scroll left or right to the Network page. You can view available wireless networks, determine the order in which your phone accesses another network if the current one is unavailable, and specify whether you want to change networks manually or automatically.
Changing Others Settings Scroll left or right to the Others page. The settings will be configured automatically according to the SIM card inserted. You can manually change the settings if needed. 3-20 Phone Operations...
Chapter 4 Managing Your Device This chapter tells you how to effectively manage power, settings, data and programs of your device. Managing Power Follow these suggestions to maximize the battery’s operating time, particularly when you are relying solely on the battery power for extended time periods. Suspend frequently.
Using a peripheral Playing sound or music Recording Using or monitoring wireless signals Customizing Your Device NOTE: Incorrect settings may cause your system to malfunction. Make sure that you fully understand the function of a certain item before any adjustment. You can customize the settings of the device to your own preferences.
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Item Description Connections USB to PC To enable advanced network functionality for USB connection. In some specific cases, there can be connection problems if this item is enabled. Disable this item to resolve the problem. Wi-Fi To search for wireless networks and configure the wireless network module.
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Item Description System Certificates To establish your identity or the identity of other computers. This helps prevent unauthorized users from accessing your device and information. Customer To set if you want to send your feedback on using Feedback the Windows Mobile software. Encryption To set if you want to encrypt files placed on storage cards.
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Item Description System Screen To set the orientation of the screen to portrait or landscape. To adjust the touch screen for accurate screen taps. To enable the ClearType feature for easier reading of text in programs that support ClearType. To adjust the text size to see more content or increase the readability in many programs.
Working with Programs and Folders Adding and Removing Programs You can add programs compatible with Windows Mobile 6.5 to your device by downloading or copying. To manage programs you have installed, tap Settings System Managed Programs . To remove programs you have installed, tap ...
Chapter 5 Microsoft Pocket Outlook Microsoft Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Messaging. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, e-mail addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Messaging. Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events.
Tap to go to today. Tap to display or edit the appointment details. Tap to switch to another view. Creating an Appointment 1. Tap calendar and New Appointment on the Home screen. – or – Calendar New Appointment.
Viewing Appointments You can quickly check your future appointments on the Home screen. Tap the calendar item on the Home screen to see the next appointment and brush left to see more appointments (if existing). Tap the appointment to view details. Microsoft Pocket Outlook...
Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you are looking for, whether you are at home or on the road. Tap Contacts soft button (if available) in the Home screen toolbar or tap ...
Assigning a Ringtone and Picture NOTE: To use custom files (MP3, WMA, and WAV formats) as ringtones for incoming calls, copy the files to the \Application Data\Sounds folder on your device. You can assign a specific ringtone and picture to an Outlook contact for easy identification when they call.
Tasks: Keeping a To Do List Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. Tasks to switch to the program. Creating a Task 1. In Tasks, tap New Task. 2. Using the Input panel, enter a description. 3.
Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or an audio recording. You can also include a recording in a note. Notes to switch to the program. Creating a Note 1.
E-mail and Text Messaging: Sending and Receiving Messages About Accounts E-mail. The account selection screen appears. You can use multiple services to send and receive messages. For different ways of accessing messages, there are different types of account: Text Messages ...
During setup, you can enable Auto Setup to search for and enter the settings of the e-mail account with which you want your device to synchronize. If Auto Setup does not find the settings, you may have to ask your ISP, mobile operator, or system administrator for the correct settings, and then enter them yourself.
NOTE: You can also send an e-mail message by selecting a contact with an e-mail address from another program such as Contacts or Phone. Then select Send e-mail from the shortcut menu or soft button. 3. Enter the e-mail address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon.
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2. Enter the phone number of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon. To select phone numbers from Contacts, tap To. 3. Enter your message. 4. Tap to send the message. 5-11 Microsoft Pocket Outlook...
NOTE: While the Camera program is in use, the Start button on your device does not work and the volume up/down button serves as zoom out/in button. Taking Pictures 1. To start Getac Camera, press the Camera button on your device or tap Getac Camera. More Programs...
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Zoom out Zoom in Camera button The screen displays the live preview image. At the upper right corner is the status bar and at the lower right corner is the GPS information. (See ‚Status Bar and GPS Information‛ later for detailed information.) 2.
4. The message appears on the screen for a few seconds, meaning the picture is saved to the predefined storage location. NOTE: Always wait for the saving procedure to complete before giving the next command. 5. If you want to view the picture, tap the button.
Fluorescence Incandescence. Current zooming level. GPS positioning is activated by default after the Camera program starts. The icon at the lower right corner indicates if the GPS positioning is completed ( or not ( ). When completed, you will see longitude and latitude information (such as Control Buttons Tap the screen to display the control buttons at the left side of the screen.
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Sets the image resolution to 640x480 (default), 1280x960, 1600x1200, or 2048x1536. Switches to the picture browser. (See ‚Pictures & Videos‛ in this chapter for detailed information.) Opens the settings screen. First page: Filename Prefix By default, the filename is xxxxx xxxxx (where...
if needed. Closes the program. Pictures & Videos With Pictures & Videos, you can: View pictures and video clips. Send pictures and videos to others. Set a picture as the background on the Home screen. Play slide show. ...
Viewing Pictures and Videos 1. Tap pictures on the Home screen and All Photos soft button or tap Pictures & Videos to switch to the program. NOTE: You can quickly view pictures by tapping pictures on the Home screen. Brush left or right to scroll through the pictures.
Library Screen Playback Screen Use Microsoft Windows Media Player on your computer to synchronize (if using Windows Media Player 10) or copy (if using Windows Media Player 9) digital audio and video files from your computer to your device. Internet Explorer NOTE: When surfing the Internet, your device uses the default Internet connection in Settings ...
Tap favorites Internet Explorer on the Home screen Internet Explorer to switch to the or tap program. The IE Mobile Home page appears. to display the Favorites list. Tap the page that you want to view. To visit web pages not included in Favorites, in the address bar that appears at the top of the screen, enter the web address you want to visit and then tap .
1. Make sure that your device is not connected to another device, and that you have set up the GPRS connection on your device. (See ‚Setting up a Cellular (GPRS) Connection‛ in Chapter 7 for information.) 2. To use USB connection, connect your device to the computer with the USB cable.
When you have established the connection between your device and your computer, you can synchronize the information between the two with ActiveSync. Synchronization compares the data on the two sides and updates both computers with the most recent information. For example, you can: Keep your Pocket Outlook Contacts, Calendar and Tasks databases up-to-date ...
Synchronizing Directly with Exchange Server You can increase your productivity when you are away from the office by setting up an account to access e-mail, voice mail, calendar, and contact information from a Microsoft Exchange Server. Exchange Server, the Microsoft messaging and collaboration server, lets you send and receive your work e-mail, calendar updates, voice mail, and contact information while traveling.
Chapter 7 Getting Connected This chapter tells you how you can get your device connected through a variety of ways. Types of Connections Your device can connect to the Internet, to your computer, and to other devices and services. Your device has two groups of connection settings: My ISP and My Work Network. My ISP settings connect your device to the Internet, and My Work Network settings connect to any private network, such as an intranet that you use at work.
USB is a wired connection between your device and a computer for synchronizing data or surfing the Internet. (See ‚ActiveSync‛ in Chapter 6 for information.) Using Cellular Connection Models supporting mobile phone functions allow you to access the Internet using the mobile network.
Setting up a Dial-up Connection NOTE: Depending on your wireless service provider, dial-up connections may not be supported on your device. With dial-up, your service provider gives you a phone number that you dial in order to connect your device to the Internet. ...
Using WiFi As long as you are in a wireless LAN (WLAN) environment, you can connect to the network without physical cables. Switching On or Off the Wi-Fi Radio By default, the Wi-Fi radio is switched off. To switch on or off the Wi-Fi radio: 1.
Connecting to a Wireless Network 1. Switch on the Wi-Fi radio. (See ‚Switching On or Off the Wi-Fi Radio‛ previously.) 2. Your device will detect available Wi-Fi networks. When detected, the Notification soft button appears in the toolbar. Tap Notification to see the network list.
Using the Bluetooth Function NOTE: Getac does not guarantee the product’s compatibilities with the Bluetooth headsets/devices from all manufacturers. Settings To know the Bluetooth profiles that your device supports, tap Bluetooth About Profiles. Your device incorporates the Bluetooth capability. Bluetooth technology is a short-range wireless communications technology.
3. For other devices to detect your device, tap Menu Bluetooth Settings Discoverable and select an option. 4. Tap NOTE: When not using the Bluetooth function, switch off the Bluetooth radio. Leaving the radio on will consume more power. Using Bluetooth Manager The Bluetooth Manager allows you to use and manage Bluetooth profiles of your device.
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Use the Accessories page to perform tasks as listed. The My Devices page lists your paired devices. You can quickly reconnect to a device. Getting Connected...
Creating a Bluetooth Partnership A partnership is a relationship that you create between your device and another device with Bluetooth capabilities to help exchange information in a secure manner. Creating a partnership involves entering the same Bluetooth passcode on both devices.
Sending Files via the Bluetooth Function 1. Switch on the Bluetooth radio. (See ‚Switching On or Off the Bluetooth Radio‛ previously.) 2. From the program, tap and hold the item you want to beam, such as an appointment in Calendar, a task in Tasks, a contact card in Contacts, or a file in File Explorer.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance This chapter gives solutions to common device problems you may encounter. It also provides guidelines on taking care of your device. Resetting Your Device Occasionally, you may need to reset your device. For example, you should reset your device when it stops responding;...
3. Replace the battery cover. Restoring Factory Default State In some cases, you may need to restore your device to the factory default state by clearing the memory from your device. For example, you should clear the memory: When your device does not respond after being restarted. ...
Troubleshooting NOTE: If you encounter a problem you cannot solve, contact your dealer for assistance. Problem Solution Power does not switch on when The remaining battery power may be too low to using battery power. run your device. Charge the battery. Screen responds slowly.
ActiveSync. To resolve the problems, please tap Settings Connections USB to PC, and then clear Enable advanced network functionality. Problem Solution A warning message of not Delete files you no longer need. enough memory appears. Remove programs you no longer need. Delete all files and clear history in Internet Explorer.
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Do not subject your device to sudden and severe temperature changes. This could cause moisture condensation inside the unit, which could damage your device. In the event of moisture condensation, allow your device to dry out completely before use. The screen surface can easily be scratched.
Chapter 9 Regulatory Information NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that your model complies with. Please check the marking labels on your device and refer to the corresponding statements in this chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only.
EN55024: Immunity characteristics EN6100-3-2: Limits for harmonic current emissions EN6100-3-3: Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply system EN60950 / IEC 60950: Product Safety The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for modifications made by the User and the consequences thereof, which may alter the conformity of the product with the CE Marking.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Safety Precautions Prolonged listening of music in maximum volume can damage the ears.
that will reduce cooling. Do not use the charger while it is inside a carrying case. Connect the charger to a proper power source. The voltage and grounding requirements are found on the product case and/or packaging. Do not use the charger if the cord becomes damaged. ...
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*Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.
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