Sierra Wireless MC8355 Users Guide

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Fujitsu America, Inc.

3G Mini-Card Gobi™ 3000

Regulatory and Safety Information

Please read this document carefully prior to using the
3G Mini-Card Gobi 3000 modem in your Fujitsu
computer.

Important notice

Because of the nature of wireless communications,
transmission and reception of data can never be guar­anteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (that is, have
errors) or be totally lost. Although significant delays
or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such
as the 3G Mini-Card modem are used in a normal
manner with a well-constructed network, the 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 and its affiliates accept no responsibil­ity for damages of any kind resulting from delays or
errors in data transmitted or received using the 3G
Mini-Card modem, or for failure of the modem to
transmit or receive such data.

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Safety and hazards

The 3G Mini-Card modem MUST BE POWERED
OFF in all areas that may be susceptible to radio

interference. In particular:

Prohibited Areas

Obey all signs and notices and follow all rules and
regulations. Power off the 3G Mini-Card modem
when instructed to do so or when you suspect that it
may cause interference or danger.

Where explosive atmospheres may be present

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are not
always clearly marked. Such areas include gas sta­tions, fuel depots, chemical transfer or storage facili­ties, areas where blasting is in progress, areas where
the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain,
dust, or metal powders, and any other area where you
would normally be advised to turn off your cellular
phone or vehicle engine.

Near medical or life-support equipment

In areas where medical equipment may be susceptible
to any form of radio interference. In such areas the 3G
Mini-Card modem can transmit signals that could
interfere with this equipment.

On board aircraft

In addition to Federal Aviation Authority (FAA)
requirements, many airline regulations state that you
must suspend wireless operations before boarding an
aircraft. The 3G Mini-Card modem is capable of
transmitting signals that could interfere with various

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