Important notice, Safety and hazards, Fcc rf exposure information – Sierra Wireless AirCard 710 User Manual

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Rev. 1.2 Mar.02

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Important Notice

Because of the nature of wireless communications, trans-
mission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data
may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost.
Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when
wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless network card are
used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the
Sierra Wireless network card should not be used in situations
where failure to transmit or receive data could result in
damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including
but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property.
Sierra Wireless, Inc. accepts no responsibility for damages of
any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or
received using the Sierra Wireless network card, or for failure
of the Sierra Wireless network card to transmit or receive such
data.

Safety and Hazards

Do not operate the Sierra Wireless AirCard

®

710/750 wireless

network card in areas where blasting is in progress, where
explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical
equipment, life support equipment, or any equipment which
may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such
areas, the Sierra Wireless network card MUST BE POWERED
OFF
. The Sierra Wireless network card can transmit signals
that could interfere with this equipment.

Do not operate the Sierra Wireless network card in any aircraft,
whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the
Sierra Wireless network card MUST BE POWERED OFF.
When operating, the Sierra Wireless network card can transmit
signals that could interfere with various onboard systems.

Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the
aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless network
cards may be used at this time.

The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the
Sierra Wireless network card while in control of a vehicle.
Doing so will detract from the driver or operator's control and
operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces,
operating such communications devices while in control of a
vehicle is an offence.

FCC RF Exposure
Information

In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order
FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human
exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy
emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are

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