Palm Ventures Group PVG100E User Manual

Safety and warranty

This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6 W/kg. The specific
maximum SAR values can be found on Radio waves section.

When carrying the product or using it while worn on your body,
either use an approved accessory such as a holster or otherwise
maintain a distance of 15 mm from the body to ensure
compliance with RF exposure requirements. Note that the
product may be transmitting even if you are not making a
phone call.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high
volume levels for long periods. Exercise caution when holding
your phone near your ear while the loudspeaker is in use.

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We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your phone.
The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a
consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained
herein.

TRAFFIC SAFETY:

Given that studies show that using a phone while driving a vehicle constitutes
a real risk, even when the hands-free kit is used (car kit, headset...), drivers are
requested to refrain from using their phone when the vehicle is not parked.
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones and their
accessories in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. The use of these
devices may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas.

CONDITIONS OF USE:

•You are advised to switch off the phone from time to time to optimize its
performance;

•Remember to abide by local authority rules of mobile phone use on aircrafts;

•If your phone is a unibody device, where the back cover and battery are not

removable, dissembling the phone will void your warranty. Disassembling the
phone can cause bodily injury if the battery is punctured;

• Always handle your phone with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place;

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•Do not allow your phone to be exposed to adverse weather or environmental
conditions, such as moisture, humidity, rain, infiltration of liquids, dust, sea air,
etc. The manufacturer’s recommended operating temperature range is °0C
(°32F) to 45C (°113F)� At over 45C (°113F), the legibility of the phone’s display
may be impaired, though this is temporary and not serious;

•Do not open, dismantle, or attempt to repair your phone yourself;

•Do not drop, throw, or bend your phone;

•Use only batteries, battery chargers, and accessories which are recommended

by Palm Ventures Group and its affiliates and are compatible with your
phone model. Palm Ventures Group and its affiliates disclaim any liability for
damage caused by the use of other chargers or batteries;

•Your phone should not be disposed of in a municipal waste. Please check
local regulations for disposal of electronic products;

•Remember to make backup copies or keep a written record of all important
information stored on your phone;

•Some people may suffer epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to
flashing lights, or when playing video games. These seizures or blackouts
may occur even if a person never had a previous seizure or blackout. If you
have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history of such
occurrences, please consult your doctor before playing video games on your
phone or enabling a flashing-lights feature on your phone;

•Parents should monitor their children’s use of video games or other features

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that incorporate flashing lights on the phones. All persons should discontinue
use and consult a doctor if any of the following symptoms occur: convulsion,
eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, orientation, or movements.

PRIVACY:

Please note that you must respect the laws and regulations in force in your
jurisdiction or other jurisdiction(s) where you will use your phone regarding
taking photographs and recording sounds with your phone. Pursuant to such
laws and regulations, it may be strictly forbidden to take photographs and/
or to record the voices of other people or any of their personal attributes, and
reproduce or distribute them, as this may be considered to be an invasion
of privacy. It is the user's sole responsibility to ensure that prior authorization
has been obtained, if necessary, in order to record private or confidential
conversations or take a photograph of another person; the manufacturer, the
seller or vendor of your phone (including the carrier) disclaim any liability which
may result from improper use of the phone.

BATTERY:

For a non-unibody device:

Observe the following precautions:

•Do not attempt to open the battery (due to the risk of toxic fumes and burns);

•Do not puncture, disassemble, or cause a short circuit in a battery;

•Do not burn or dispose of a used battery in household rubbish or store it at

temperatures above 60°C (140°F).

Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable

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environmental regulations. Only use the battery for the purpose for which it was
designed. Never use damaged batteries or those not recommended by Palm
Ventures Group and/or its affiliates.

For a non-unibody device with a non-removable battery:

Observe the following precautions:

•Do not attempt to eject, replace or open the battery;

•Do not puncture, disassemble, or cause a short circuit in the battery;

•Do not burn or dispose of your phone in household rubbish or store it at

temperature above 60°C (140°F).

Phone and battery must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable
environmental regulations.

For a unibody device:

Observe the following precautions:

•Do not attempt to open the back cover;

•Do not attempt to eject, replace, or open battery;

•Do not puncture the back cover of your phone;

•Do not burn or dispose of your phone in household rubbish or store it at

temperature above 60°C (140°F);

Phone and battery as a unibody device must be disposed of in accordance with
locally applicable environmental regulations.

This symbol on your phone, the battery, and the accessories means
that these products must be taken to collection points at the end of
their life:

- Municipal waste disposal centers with specific bins for these
items of equipment;

- Collection bins at points of sale.

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They will then be recycled, preventing substances being disposed of in the
environment, so that their components can be reused.

In European Union countries:

These collection points are accessible free of charge.
All products with this sign must be brought to these collection points.