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The GC79 may affect the operation of some implanted cardiac pacemakers and other medically
implanted equipment. Pacemaker patients should be aware that the use of a GC79 very close to
a pacemaker might cause the device to malfunction. Avoid placing the GC79 over the pacemaker.
If a minimum distance of 15 cm (6'' inches) is kept between the GC79 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 GC79. 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 GC79 off in any facility where posted notices so require.
Aircraft
You MUST remove your GC79 before boarding any aircraft.
To prevent interference with communication systems and abide by the law, you must not use your
GC79 while the plane is in the air.
Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew.
Blasting Areas
Turn off your GC79 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 PC when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but your PC
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 PC 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 GC79 is already
in your hand before you insert or remove the SIM card.
Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information
This GC79 PC Card has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure
to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that indicate safety margins
designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health.
The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement know as the Specific Absorption
Rate or SAR. Tests for SAR are conducted using standardised methods with the PC Card
transmitting at its highest certified power level in all used frequency bands.
Whilst there may be differences between the SAR of various cellular devices they are all designed
to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.