User's Manual

End-User Reference Guide
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Safety and Notices
This section provides important information about the radio performance and safe use
of your OmniAccess 3500 NLG card.
Important Notice
Because of the nature of wireless communications, transmission 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 OmniAccess 3500 NLG card by Alcatel-Lucent are used in a normal
manner with a well-constructed network, they 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. Alcatel-Lucent accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting
from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using the OmniAccess 3500 NLG
card by Alcatel-Lucent, or for failure of the OmniAccess 3500 NLG card by Alcatel-
Lucent to transmit or receive such data.
Safety and Hazards
Do not operate the OmniAccess 3500 NLG card by Alcatel-Lucent 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 OmniAccess 3500 NLG card by Alcatel-
Lucent MUST BE POWERED OFF. It can transmit signals that could interfere with this
equipment.
Do not operate the OmniAccess 3500 NLG card by Alcatel-Lucent in any aircraft,
whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the OmniAccess 3500 NLG
card by Alcatel-Lucent MUST BE POWERED OFF. When operating, it can transmit signals
that could interfere with various onboard systems.
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the OmniAccess 3500 NLG
card by Alcatel-Lucent while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the
driver or operator's control and operation of that vehicle. In some jurisdictions,
operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offense.
Battery Information
Your OmniAccess 3500 NLG card has an internal Li-Ion rechargeable battery.
• The battery gets charged when the card is plugged into your laptop and the
laptop is powered on.
• The battery gets discharged when the 3G modem is on and one of the following
conditions holds:
o The card is not plugged into your laptop.
o The card is plugged into your laptop, the laptop is powered on, and the 3G
modem is transmitting at maximum power because network coverage is bad at
your current location.