Hughes 7101 User Manual

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Safety Instructions
General
The satellite mobile phone is used for trans-
mitting voice, data and fax via the GSM-900
and the Thuraya satellite network and to uti-
lize the GPS facilities.
Handle your mobile phone with care and
keep it dry.
Avoid exposing your mobile phone to
extreme hot or cold temperatures.
Avoid placing your mobile phone close to
cigarettes, open flames or any source of
heat.
Only use a soft damp cloth to clean your
mobile phone.
To avoid impaired performance, please
ensure your mobile phone’s antenna is not
bent or damaged.
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In a car
It is not recommended to use your mobile
phone while driving a vehicle due to traffic
safety reasons. When using a mobile phone,
park the vehicle before telephoning. Do not
place objects, including either permanently
installed or portable mobile phone, in the
area above the airbag or in the airbag de-
ployment area. If an in-vehicle mobile phone
is improperly installed and the airbag inflates,
it could result in serious injury.
Do not transport or store flammable gas,
liquid or explosives in the passenger com-
partment of a vehicle which contains your
mobile phone and accessories.
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In the vicinity of blasting work and 
in explosive environments
Never use the mobile phone where blasting
work is in progress. Observe all restrictions
and follow any regulations or rules.
Areas with a potentially explosive environ-
ment are often, but not always, clearly
marked. Do not use the mobile phone while
at a filling station. Do not use near fuel or
chemicals.
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In aircraft
Turn off your mobile phone before boarding
any aircraft. Do not use it on the ground
without crew permission.
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In hospitals
Follow any regulations or rules. Turn off your
mobile phone when near medical equip-
ment.
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Electronic devices
Certain electronic equipment may not be
shielded against the RF signals emitted by
your mobile phone.
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Qualified service
Do not attempt to disassemble your mobile
phone. A broken warranty seal will void the
warranty. The mobile phone does not con-
tain consumer serviceable components. Only
qualified service personnel may install or re-
pair equipment.
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Batteries and accessories
Use approved batteries and accessories only.
Use of non-approved accessories may result
in loss of performance, damage to the mo-
bile phone, fire, electric shock or injury.
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Connecting devices
Never connect incompatible products. When
connecting the mobile phone to any other
device, read its user’s guide for detailed safe-
ty instructions.
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Antenna and SAT reception
Do not remove the antenna yourself. If your
mobile phone’s antenna becomes damaged,
please take it to a certified service partner.
Only use an antenna that has been specifi-
cally designed for your mobile phone.
Unauthorised antennas, modifications or
attachments could damage the mobile