Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Reference Guide - Page 33

Personal medical devices, Driving, GPS/Location based functions, Emergency calls, Antenna, Radio

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safety risks. Replace the battery only with another Sony battery that has been qualified with the product per the standard IEEE-1725. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. Personal medical devices Mobile devices / devices with radio transmitters may affect implanted medical equipment. Reduce risk of interference by keeping a minimum distance of 15 cm(6 inches) between the Sony product and the medical device. Use the Sony device at your right ear, when applicable. Do not carry the device in your breast pocket. Turn off the device if you suspect interference. For use in proximity to personal medical devices, please consult a physician and the device manufacturer. Driving In some cases, vehicle manufacturers may forbid the use of mobile devices in their vehicles unless a handsfree kit with an external antenna supports the installation. Check with the vehicle manufacturer's representative to be sure that a mobile device or Bluetooth handsfree will not affect the electronic systems in the vehicle. Full attention should be given to driving at all times and local laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving must be observed. GPS/Location based functions Some products provide GPS/Location based functions. Location determining functionality is provided "As is" and "With all faults". Sony does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy of such location information. Use of location-based information by the device may not be uninterrupted or error free and may additionally be dependent on network service availability. Please note that functionality may be reduced or prevented in certain environments such as building interiors or areas adjacent to buildings. Caution: Do not use GPS functionality in a manner which causes distraction from driving. Emergency calls Calls cannot be guaranteed under all conditions. Never rely solely upon Sony Mobile devices for essential communication. Calls may not be possible in all areas, on all networks, or when certain network services and/or mobile device features are used. Please note that some Sony devices are not capable of supporting voice calls, including emergency calls. Antenna Use of antenna devices not marketed by Sony could damage the mobile device, reduce performance, and produce Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) levels above the established limits. Do not cover the antenna with your hand as this affects call quality, power levels and can shorten talk and standby times. Radio Frequency (RF) exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) When the mobile device or Bluetooth handsfree functionality is turned on, it emits low levels of radio frequency energy. International safety guidelines have been developed through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. These guidelines establish permitted levels of radio wave exposure. The guidelines include a safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons and to account for any variations in measurements. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is used to measure radio frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile device. The SAR value is determined at the highest certified 4 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

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safety risks. Replace the battery only with another Sony battery that has been qualified with
the product per the standard IEEE-1725. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of
fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
Personal medical devices
Mobile devices / devices with radio transmitters may affect implanted medical equipment.
Reduce risk of interference by keeping a minimum distance of 15 cm(6 inches) between the
Sony product and the medical device. Use the Sony device at your right ear, when
applicable. Do not carry the device in your breast pocket. Turn off the device if you suspect
interference. For use in proximity to personal medical devices, please consult a physician
and the device manufacturer.
Driving
In some cases, vehicle manufacturers may forbid the use of mobile devices in their vehicles
unless a handsfree kit with an external antenna supports the installation. Check with the
vehicle manufacturer's representative to be sure that a mobile device or Bluetooth handsfree
will not affect the electronic systems in the vehicle. Full attention should be given to driving
at all times and local laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving
must be observed.
GPS/Location based functions
Some products provide GPS/Location based functions. Location determining functionality is
provided “As is” and “With all faults”. Sony does not make any representation or warranty as
to the accuracy of such location information.
Use of location-based information by the device may not be uninterrupted or error free and
may additionally be dependent on network service availability. Please note that functionality
may be reduced or prevented in certain environments such as building interiors or areas
adjacent to buildings.
Caution: Do not use GPS functionality in a manner which causes distraction from driving.
Emergency calls
Calls cannot be guaranteed under all conditions. Never rely solely upon Sony Mobile devices
for essential communication. Calls may not be possible in all areas, on all networks, or when
certain network services and/or mobile device features are used. Please note that some
Sony devices are not capable of supporting voice calls, including emergency calls.
Antenna
Use of antenna devices not marketed by Sony could damage the mobile device, reduce
performance, and produce Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) levels above the established
limits. Do not cover the antenna with your hand as this affects call quality, power levels and
can shorten talk and standby times.
Radio Frequency (RF) exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
When the mobile device or Bluetooth handsfree functionality is turned on, it emits low levels
of radio frequency energy. International safety guidelines have been developed through
periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. These guidelines establish permitted
levels of radio wave exposure. The guidelines include a safety margin designed to assure the
safety of all persons and to account for any variations in measurements.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is used to measure radio frequency energy absorbed by the
body when using a mobile device. The SAR value is determined at the highest certified
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This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.