User's Manual

Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment, for example equipment in hospitals and cars, is shielded from
RF energy. However, certain electronic equipment is not, therefore:
Do not use your GC82 near medical equipment without requesting permission.
The GC82 may affect the operation of some implanted cardiac pacemakers and other medically
implanted equipment. Pacemaker patients should be aware that the use of a GC82 very close to a
pacemaker might cause the device to malfunction. Avoid placing the GC82 over the pacemaker. If
a minimum distance of 15 cm (6’’ inches) is kept between the GC82 and the pacemaker, the risk of
interference is limited. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place,
immediately turn off your GC82. Contact your cardiologist for more information.
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine
if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.
Turn your GC82 off in any facility where posted notices so require.
Aircraft
You MUST remove your GC82 before boarding any aircraft.
To prevent interference with communication systems and abide by the law, you must not use your
GC82 while the plane is in the air.
Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew.
Blasting Areas
Turn off your GC82 when in a blasting area or in areas posted turn off two-way radio to avoid
interfering with blasting operations. Construction crews often use remote control RF devices to set
off explosives.
Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your GC82 when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but your
GC82 could generate sparks. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in
bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They
include fuelling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle,
which contains your GC82 and accessories.
Inserting and removing the SIM card – precautions against electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Do not touch the SIM card connectors. As a precaution, always make sure that the GC82 is already
in your hand before you insert or remove the SIM card.
Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information
This PC card modem is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is turned on, it emits
low levels of radio frequency energy (also known as radio waves or radio frequency fields).
Governments around the world have adopted comprehensive international safety guidelines,
developed by scientific organizations, e.g. ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection) and IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.), through
periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. These guidelines establish permitted levels
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