Palm PRE User Manual page 198

Hands-free capability
All CTIA Certified portable products provide the consumer with a freephone number for the
purchase of a compatible hands-free device: +1-800-881-7256.
ESD safety
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause damage to electronic devices if discharged into the
device, so you should take steps to avoid such an occurrence. Do not touch the SIM card's
metal connectors or battery contacts.
Description of ESD
Static electricity is an electrical charge caused by the build-up of excess electrons on the surface
of a material. To most people, static electricity and ESD are nothing more than annoyances. For
example, after walking over a carpet while scuffing your feet, building up electrons on your
body, you may get a shock – the discharge event – when you touch a metal doorknob. This little
shock discharges the built-up static electricity.
ESD-susceptible equipment
Even a small amount of ESD can harm circuitry, so when working with electronic devices, take
measures to help protect your electronic devices, including your Palm phone, from ESD harm.
While Palm has built protections against ESD into its products, ESD unfortunately exists and,
unless neutralised, could build up to levels that could harm your equipment. Any electronic
device that contains an external entry point for plugging in anything from cables to docking
stations is susceptible to entry of ESD. Devices that you carry with you, such as your phone,
build up ESD in a unique way because the static electricity that may have built up on your body
is automatically passed to the device. Then, when the device is connected to another device
such as a docking station, a discharge event can occur.
Precautions against ESD
Make sure you discharge any built-up static electricity from yourself and your electronic devices
before touching an electronic device or connecting one device to another. The
recommendation from Palm is that you take this precaution before connecting your phone to
your computer, placing the phone in a docking station or connecting it to any other device. You
can do this in many ways, including the following:
• Ground yourself when you're holding your mobile device by simultaneously touching a metal
surface that is at earth ground. For example, if your computer has a metal case and is
plugged into a standard three-prong earthed socket, touching the case should discharge the
ESD on your body.
• Increase the relative humidity of your environment.
• Install ESD-specific prevention items, such as earthing mats.
Conditions that enhance ESD occurrences
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Conditions that can contribute to the build-up of static electricity in the environment include
the following:
• Low relative humidity.
• Material type. (The type of material gathering the charge. For example, synthetics are more
prone to static build-up than natural fibres like cotton.)
• The rapidity with which you touch, connect or disconnect electronic devices.
While you should always take appropriate precautions to discharge static electricity, if you are
in an environment where you notice ESD events, you may want to take extra precautions to
protect your electronic equipment against ESD.
Owner's record
The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside
the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be
helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future.
Product: Palm Pre Phone
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Model:
Serial no.:
France Audio Requirements:
Precaution against hearing loss: protect your hearing. Listening to this device at full volume for
a long period of time can damage your hearing.
A pleine puissance, l'écoute prolongée du baladeur peut endommager l'oreille de
l'utilisateur. Consultez notre site web www.palm.com/fr pour plus d'informations.
Précautions d'usage de votre téléphone mobile
Le taux de DAS(1) (Débit d' A bsorption Spécifique) de votre Pre est 0.767 w/kg.