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Safety Hazards

Do not operate MiFi 2200 in an environment that might be susceptible to radio interference

resulting in danger, specifically:

Areas where prohibited by the law

Follow any special rules and regulations and obey all signs and notices. Always turn off the host

device and remove the device from the USB port when instructed to do so, or when you suspect

that it might cause interference or danger.

Where explosive atmospheres might be present

Do not operate your device in any area where a potentially explosive atmosphere might exist.

Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Be

aware and comply with all signs and instructions.

Users are advised not to operate the device while at a refueling point or service station. Users are

reminded to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and

distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. Potential

locations can include gas stations, below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities,

vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), 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 vehicle engine.

Near medical and life support equipment

Do not operate your device in any area where medical equipment, life support equipment, or near

any equipment that might be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the host

communications device must be turned off. The device can transmit signals that could interfere

with this equipment.

On an aircraft, either on the ground or airborne

In addition to FAA requirements, many airline regulations state that you must suspend wireless

operations before boarding an airplane. Please ensure that the host device is turned off and your

modem is removed from the USB port prior to boarding aircraft in order to comply with these

regulations. The modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems and

controls.

While operating a vehicle

The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate a wireless data device while in control of a

vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operator’s control and operation of that vehicle. In

some countries, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offense.

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Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

Electrical and electronic devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Macintosh native

connection software might attempt to reinitialize the device should a substantial electrostatic

discharge reset the device. If the software is not operational after an ESD occurrence, then restart

your computer.

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Proper Battery Use and Disposal

IMPORTANT

In event of a battery leak:

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Do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or the eyes. If contact has been

made, wash the affected area with large amounts of water and seek medical advice

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Seek medical advice immediately if a battery has been swallowed

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Communicate the appropriate steps to be taken if a hazard occurs. Due to the transmission

and reception properties of wireless communications, data occasionally can be lost or

delayed.

Please review the following guidelines for safe and responsible battery use.

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Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture, or shred.

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Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert a foreign object into the battery, immerse

or expose to water or other liquids, or expose to fire, explosion, or other hazard.

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Only use the battery for the system for which it was specified.

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Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per

this standard. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion,

leakage, or other hazard.

•

Do not short circuit a battery or allow a metallic or conductive object to contact the battery

terminals.

•

Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per

this standard. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or

other hazard.

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Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

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Battery usage by children should be supervised.

•

Avoid dropping the device or battery. If the device or the battery is dropped, especially on a

hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.

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Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion, or other hazard.

Glossary

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Glossary

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3G

— Third Generation. 3G refers to the third generation of mobile telephony technology. The

evolution of 3G technology is as follows:

CDMA technologies

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1xRTT offered speeds up to 144 Kbps (2002).

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EV-DO increased downlink speeds up to 2.4 Mbps (2004).

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EV-DO Rev A boosted downlink speeds to 3.1 Mbps (2006).

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EV-DO Rev B can use 2 to 15 channels with each downlink peaking at 4.9 Mbps.

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Ultra Mobile Broadband was slated to reach 288 Mbps but operators might switch to LTE instead.

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802.11 (b, g, n)

— A set of WLAN communication standards in the 2.4, 3.6 and 5 GHz frequency bands.

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bps

— bits per second. The rate of data flow.

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Broadband

— High-capacity high-speed, transmission channel with a wider bandwidth than

conventional modem lines. Broadband channels can carry video, voice, and data simultaneously.

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CDMA

— Code Division Multiple Access. It is the underlying channel access method used by some

mobile phone standards.

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DHCP

— Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Software found in servers and routers that

automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to clients logging into an IP network.

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DHCP Server

— A server or service with a server that assigns IP addresses.

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DNS

— Domain Name System. A system for converting host names and domain names into IP

addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol.

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ESN

— Electronic Serial Number. A unique 32-bit number embedded in a wireless device that

identifies the device.

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Firewall

— A hardware or software boundary that protects a network or single computer from

unwanted outside traffic.

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Firmware

— A computer program embedded in an electronic device. Firmware usually contains

operating code for the device.

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GPS

— Global Positioning System.

A radio-based navigation system that allows users to determine

their location. The device uses satellite data to calculate its position. Commonly used in mapping and

navigation systems.

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Host Name

— The unique name by which a network-attached device is known on a network.

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Hotspot

— A WiFi (802.11) access point or the area covered by an access point. Used for connecting

to the Internet.

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Hot-Swappable

— The ability to safely remove and replace a component (for example, a memory

card or USB device) from a device or computer while it is powered on.