Safety Manual

Do not use in hospitals
Follow any regulations or rules. In most cases in hospitals, datacards do not pose any
problems. However, using a datacard close to sensitive electronic devices could possibly
result in interference. If you intend to use your laptop/PDA in such areas, you SHOULD
remove the datacard. People are usually asked to switch off all electronic devices in some
selected areas in hospitals, a recommendation that Option fully supports.
Interference from radio signals
Option relies on health authorities and relevant expert bodies for advice on any potential
undesired responses to radio frequency fields from datacard technology such as
interference to electronic or electrical equipment and transmission in hazardous
environments.
Immunity to interference
In electromagnetic terms, interference is the disturbance of the normal operation of an
electronic or electrical device due to an undesired response to radio signals from an
external source. In relation to the datacard, it is for example possible to detect a short
audible signal over radios or multimedia personal computers just seconds before the
phone rings. These audible signals do not, however interfere with the operation of the
radio, computer or phone. 1989 Directive from the European Commission
(89/336/ECC)13 governing all forms of electronic equipment concerns interference that
such equipment produces and its immunity to interference from outside. Any equipment
compliant with that directive is unlikely to suffer interference. All wireless devices may
get interference which could affect performance.
Cardiac pacemakers, implanted defibrillators & other medical implant
devices
It is possible that some datacards may interfere with some types of pacemakers or
implanted defibrillators when operated close to the implanted device. You should seek
advice from your doctor for advice for your specific implant. Health authorities in many
countries have set up advisory services for medical devices and implants including
providing advice about maintaining separation distances between datacards or other radio
frequency terminal equipment and the embedded device. Option operating companies
reflect the advice given by their relevant health authority or national advisory service
and/or as a minimum indicate a separation distance of at least 15cm between datacards or
other radio frequency terminal equipment and the embedded device.