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APPENDIX B: SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 41
APPENDIX B
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AFETY AND USAGE TIPS
About Bluetooth and Health
Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to use short-range radio
signals to connect a variety of devices, such as bar code scanners,
mobile phones, Pocket PCs, notebook computers, printers, LAN
access points, and many other devices at home or work. These radio
signals replace the cables that have traditionally connected these
devices.
Class I Bluetooth products have small radio transmitters and
receivers. Output power is normally very low, and for Scanning
Companion, the maximum is only 16 dBm. This gives a working
range of approximately 100 meters (328 feet).
The maximum exposure levels from Bluetooth products are far below
recommended safety guidelines. At most, typical Bluetooth devices
(1 mW) reach only one percent of the prescribed safety levels.
Product Care
• Do not expose your product to liquid, moisture or extreme
humidity.
• Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temperatures.
• Do not expose your product to lit candles, cigarettes, or cigars, or
to open flames, etc.
• Do not drop, throw or try to bend the product, as rough treatment
could damage it.
• Do not paint your product, as the paint could obstruct parts and
prevent normal use.
• Do not attempt to disassemble your product: a broken warranty
seal will void the warranty. The product does not contain
consumer serviceable components. Should your Scanning
Companion need service, contact Socket Mobile technical
support at: www.socketmobile.com/support/support/
.
• Treat your product with care. Keep in a clean and dust-free place.
• Changes or modifications of this product, not expressly approved
by Socket Mobile, may void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Antenna Care
Do not place a metallic shield around Scanning Companion since it
will reduce the radio transmission efficiency.