Safety Precautions; Rf Safety; General; Exposure To Rf Energy - Wavecom WMOi3 User Manual

WMOi3 Integrated Modem

2 Safety precautions

FOR THE EFFICIENT AND SAFE OPERATION OF FOR THE EFFICIENT AND SAFE OPERATION OF

2.1 RF safety

2.1.1 General

Your WMOi3 integrated modem is based on the GSM standard for cellular
technology. The GSM standard is spread all over the world. It covers Europe, Asia
and some parts of America and Africa. This is the most used telecommunication
standard.
Your modem is actually a low power radio transmitter and receiver. It sends out
and receives radio frequency energy. When you use your WMOi3 integrated
modem, the cellular system which handles your calls controls both the radio
frequency and the power level of your cellular modem.

2.1.2 Exposure to RF energy

There has been some public concern about possible health effects of using GSM
modems. Although research on health effects from RF energy has focused on the
current RF technology for many years, scientists have begun research regarding
newer radio technologies, such as GSM. After existing research had been
reviewed, and after compliance to all applicable safety standards had been tested,
it has been concluded that the product was fitted for use.
If you are concerned about exposure to RF energy there are things you can do to
minimize exposure. Obviously, limiting the duration of your calls will reduce your
exposure to RF energy. In addition, you can reduce RF exposure by operating your
cellular modem efficiently by following the below guidelines.

2.1.3 Efficient modem operation

For your modem to operate at the lowest power level, consistent with satisfactory
call quality :
If your modem has an extendible antenna, extend it fully. Some models allow you
to place a call with the antenna retracted. However your modem operates more
efficiently with the antenna fully extended.
Do not hold the antenna when the modem is « IN USE ». Holding the antenna
affects call quality and may cause the modem to operate at a higher power level
than needed.
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