GiSMO USER MANUAL 
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IMPORTANT:
Do not connect the device or Compaq cradle to your host PC until successfully installing Microsoft Active Sync. The Microsoft Active Sync software can be download from: http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/downloads/

 

Content:

Note for the R&TTE compliance

SAFETY INFORMATION

Care & Maintenance

License Agreement for GiSMO Communicator

Warranty Agreement

Copyright


Note for the R&TTE compliance

Important Notice
This device contains a 2.4 GHz low power WLAN transceiver intended for use in all EU member states except for France where restrictive use applies. This device also contains a GSM- and GPRS transceiver. The use of GSM and GPRS has no restrictions in any of the EU member states (including France).

Hereby, Wireless House in Sweden AB, declares that this GiSMO® Communicator P/N AW 30001 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Please refer to http://www.gismoclub.com for Declaration of Conformity.

Intended use
This product is a combined 2.4 GHz WLAN-, GSM- and GPRS communicator for the Compaq iPAQ® PocketPC intended for home and office use.

EU Countries intended for use
This product is intended for use in all EU member states: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France (only a restricted number of WLAN frequency channels are allowed), Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and United Kingdom as well as all EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

Restrictive WLAN use in France
In France there are restrictions regarding the use of the WLAN function in this device. WLAN may be used indoor with frequency channel restrictions (only channel 10 to 13 is allowed). WLAN may not be used outdoor. It is however allowed to use frequency channels 10 to 13 outdoors, within a private property, such as a campus, a hospital, etc. In the latter case, it is however mandatory to get an approval from the French Ministry of Defense. These rules will be relaxed in the future. For more information see http://www.anfr.fr.
Please refer to chapter WLAN / Operating mode in GiSMO USER MANUAL to use restricted WLAN channels, 10-13.


 

SAFETY INFORMATION

For your own safety. Please make sure to read through these safety regulations.

Turn your GiSMO Communicator off in any of these circumstances:

  • Near any sight were blasting is in progress. Your GiSMO Communicator may be damaged. A blast generates high frequency disturbance that might cause damage to your GiSMO Communicator. The signals sent from your GiSMO Communicator can also trigger the explosion.
  • On aircraft. The GiSMO Communicator can cause interference and is illegal to use on aircraft *
  • In hospitals. Medical equipment may malfunction if The GiSMO Communicator is present.*
  • At the petrol station. Do not use The GiSMO Communicator while refuelling. The GiSMO Communicator can ignite volatile fluids.
  • Where prohibited. Please follow all local regulations and do not use your The GiSMO Communicator when asked to. Keep in mind that other people can become annoyed by your conversation.

    *The high frequency signals sent out by your GiSMO Communicator can interact with sensitive electronic parts.

 

Care & Maintenance

Environmental Restrictions
Please note that your GiSMO Communicator is a highly sophisticated and delicate product and must be treated as such. Please read through the suggestions below for your information.

  • Make sure that the GiSMO Communicator is kept dry. Humidity and liquids can permanently damage your GiSMO Communicator.
  • Keep the GiSMO Communicator away from dirt and dust. Do not use The GiSMO Communicator in such conditions as the moving parts can be damaged.
  • Do not store or use the GiSMO Communicator in hot or cold areas. Too much heat may damage your GiSMO Communicator, the casing and the battery. If exposed to very cold temperatures the moisture from the air inside the GiSMO Communicator can damage the sensitive electronic parts of your GiSMO Communicator.
  • Never try to open the GiSMO Communicator. Leave service and repair to professional technicians. Any unauthorized attempt to open the GiSMO Communicator will void all warranties.
  • Keep the GiSMO Communicator from small children. The GiSMO Communicator may become damaged if handled carelessly and small parts should be kept from small children due to choking hazard.
  • Clean the GiSMO Communicator with a soft cloth. Spots can be removed by slightly dampening the cloth in a mild soapy water. Your GiSMO Communicator will stay in perfect condition if it is cleaned when required.
  • Do not drop, bend or break the GiSMO Communicator. All careless handling of the GiSMO Communicator can damage it. If dropped or otherwise damaged, let a technical expert check your GiSMO Communicator.
  • Never attach non-original accessories. Original accessories have been designed to work flawlessly with your GiSMO Communicator. Any third party accessory used directly negates the warranty of your GiSMO Communicator.

License Agreement for the GiSMO Communicator

By using the Software, as defined below, you agree to be bound by this License Agreement ("the Agreement") with Wireless House in Sweden AB. If you do not agree with the terms of this Agreement, promptly return the CD package and the accompanying items to Wireless House in Sweden AB for measure.

In return for acquiring a license to use the GiSMO software, related documentation and hardware peripherals ("Software"), you agree to the following terms and conditions.

Section 1. Grant of License.

Wireless House in Sweden AB grants you a limited, non-exclusive nontransferable license: (a) to use the Software on one computer for internal purposes only, and (b) to make one copy of the Software solely for backup purposes. You must attach this License Agreement to the backup copy which remains the sole property of Wireless House in Sweden AB.

Section 2. Proprietary Rights.

Wireless House in Sweden AB retains full rights, title, and ownership including all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in and to the Software. You agree to take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized disclosure of the Software.

Section 3. No Other Rights.

Except as stated above, this Agreement does not grant you any rights to patents, copyrights, trade secrets, trade names, trademarks (whether registered or unregistered), or any other rights, franchises, or licenses in respect of the Software. YOU MAY NOT MODIFY, TRANSLATE, DISASSEMBLE, REVERSE ENGINEER OR DECOMPILE THE SOFTWARE OR ANY COPY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SUCH MEASURES ARE PERMITTED BY MANDATORY LAW. ANY UNAUTHORIZED USE, DUPLICATION, TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION, OR DISCLOSURE OF THE SOFTWARE IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN.

Section 4. Term and Termination.

This license is effective until terminated. You may terminate this license at any time. The notice period is (30 days). The license will automatically terminate if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of the license. Upon termination for any reason, you must immediately, pursuant to instructions by Wireless House in Sweden AB, destroy or return to Wireless House in Sweden AB the Software, including all documentation and all whole or partial copies of the Software.

Section 5. Limited Warranty.

Wireless House in Sweden AB warrants that the enclosed software CD and hardware peripherals will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of thirty (30 days) from delivery to you. Wireless House in Sweden AB will replace a defective CD or peripheral at no charge if it is returned to Wireless House in Sweden AB during the warranty period along with proof of the date of delivery and a written description of the defect.

This warranty does not apply if the CD or peripheral has been damaged as a result of accident, misuse or abuse. You assume all responsibility for selection of the Software to achieve your intended results and for the installation, use and results obtained from the Software. You assume the entire risk as to the quality and performance of the Software. Wireless House in Sweden AB does not warrant (a) that the functions contained in the Software will meet your requirements, (b) that the Software will operate in the hardware or software combinations that you may select, (c) that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error-free, or (d) that defects in the operation of the Software will be corrected.

Should the Software prove defective, you (and not Wireless House in Sweden AB or an Wireless House in Sweden AB representative) assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair or correction. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, Wireless House in Sweden AB MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION. Wireless House in Sweden AB DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.

Section 6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.

IN NO EVENT SHALL Wireless House in Sweden AB BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF Wireless House in Sweden AB HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY OF Wireless House in Sweden AB RELATING TO THE SOFTWARE OF THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE PRICE PAID TO Wireless House in Sweden AB FOR THE SOFTWARE.

Section 7. Export.

You acknowledge that the laws and regulations of the United States restrict the export and re-export of the Software. You agree that you will not export or re-export the Software or media (including the CD and any hardware peripherals) in any form without the appropriate Sweden and foreign governmental approval.

Section 8. Applicable law and disputes.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Swedish law. Any dispute concerning this Agreement shall be settled in a Swedish court of law.

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Warranty Agreement

Wireless House in Sweden AB (herein after called Wireless House) warrants that this product is free from defects in material and construction at the time of original purchase and for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Unless otherwise stated in the following text, the name Wireless House refers to Wireless House in Sweden AB (reg. Number 556614-9679), its subsidiaries and retailers.

During the warranty period, if any defect in the product arises due to a deficiency in materials or function, Wireless House undertakes to either repair or replace the defective product with the same or an equivalent model, depending on the judgement made by Wireless House.

Wireless House does not assume responsibility for:

1.Damage caused during shipping, through accidents, malicious damage, modification, incorrect usage, force majeure including but not limited to lightning, water, fire, public disturbances, riots, strike, war or other similar conflicts, or any other cause beyond the control of Wireless House.

2. Damage (including but not limited to loss of profits, fall in production, losses of or alteration to processed information or any other incidental or consequential damages) caused by the product or use of the product or because the product cannot be used.

3. Deficient maintenance or a repair performed by unauthorized persons.

4. Incompatibility due to technological developments.

5. Defects caused by external equipment or abnormal wear.

6. Defects caused by normal wear and tear.

7. Damage caused by the usage of inappropriate battery.

8. Damage arising in connection with or as a consequence of upgrading with additions to or alterations of the product, using software or hardware not produced by or approved by Wireless House.

If your Wireless House product requires warranty service you should return the product to the dealer/retailer from whom it was purchased. The product must be packed in original packaging or with sufficient care so as to avoid shipping damage. The original purchaser must be able to show proof and date of purchase with receipt/invoice from point of purchase in order for this warranty to be valid.

Repair or exchange does not extend or renew the warranty period. Exchanged defective parts become the property of Wireless House. When the warranty period has expired, the warranty of exchanged/replaced parts also ceases.

This product is not to be regarded as defective in materials or function if it must be rebuilt in order to be modified in accordance with national or local technical safety regulations in a country other than the one in which the product was meant to be used.

Wireless House reserves all rights to the product, its hardware, software and trademark. The purchaser or user has no right to alter, disassemble, reverse engineer or in any other way use any part of the hardware or software in the product, except in the way for which it was meant originally and for purposes permitted by mandatory law.

LIMITED WORLDWIDE WARRANTY In addition to being able to return a defective product, as stipulated under the conditions for warranty, to the dealer/retailer from which it was purchased, a defective product may also be returned to any of the dealers/retailers carrying the product that participate in the Wireless House worldwide warranty program. This warranty does not affect the purchaser's rights against the dealer arising from the sales/purchase contract, nor the purchaser's legal rights according to mandatory law.

Wireless House's liability in negligence or arising from any agreement for the sale, use or sub-licensing of the product shall be limited to the amount paid by purchaser for such product. Wireless House will never be liable under any theory of liability for any indirect, incidental, special, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, suffered by the purchaser, or any other party, end-user, customer, reseller, or distributor, including without limitation, lost profits, business interruptions, loss of data, or other economic loss arising from poor performance or non-performance hereunder or any use of or failure to be able to use the product, even if a party has been advised of the possibility of such damages and notwithstanding the failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy.

Wireless House does not issue any warranty to a purchaser, other than those explicitly stated in this document, or conditions concerning the product, expressed, implied, contractual or statutory. Wireless House specifically disclaims all other warranties and representations including without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability, non-infringement or fitness for a particular purpose, any warranties arising from a course of dealing, use or trade practice, and any warranties concerning the non-infringement of third party rights.

These warranty conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Swedish law. Any dispute concerning these warranty conditions will shall be settled in a Swedish court of law.


 

Copyright

© Wireless House in Sweden AB, 2002

All rights reserved. This material is owned by Wireless House in Sweden AB, in Kista, Sweden and is protected by swedish copyright law.

The programs referred to herein are owned by Wireless House in Sweden AB, in Kista, Sweden and are protected by swedish copyright law, unless otherwise set out below.

Reproduction in whole or in part, including utilization in machines capable of reproduction or retrieval, without the express written permission of the copyright holders is prohibited. Reverse engineering is also prohibited.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Wireless House and the Wireless House logo are trademarks of Wireless House in Sweden AB. Product or service names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions:

* Redistribution of source code must retain the copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

* Redistribution in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and /or other materials provided with the distribution.

* All advertising material mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgement: "© Copyright Wireless House in Sweden AB, Sweden"