Sony Ericsson HCA-200: Additional information

Disturbance in the car stereo loudspeakers

Additional information

The car holder might have to be moved to another

position on the dashboard of your car.

Safe and efficient use

We recommend that you contact authorized

personnel before moving the car holder.

Note: Read this information before using your car handsfree.

Changes or modifications to this car handsfree not expressly

Certain car handsfree functions do not work

approved by Sony Ericsson may void the user’s authority to operate

the equipment.

If you notice that you cannot make use of all the

features in the Car Handsfree HCA-200, please

Product care

• Do not expose your product to liquid or moisture or to humidity.

check in the User guide for your phone to see

• Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temper

atures.

whether the phone supports that particular function.

• Do not expose your product to lit candles, cigarettes, or cigars, or to

open flames etc.

You can also check with a Sony Ericsson service

• Do not drop, throw or try to bend the product as rough treatment could

partner. For information about support and for User

damage it.

• Do not use any other accessories than Sony Ericsson or Ericsson

guides for Sony Ericsson products, see

originals intended for use with this product. Use of non-

original

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accessories may result in loss of performance, damage to the product,

fire, electric shock or injury. The warranty does not cover product

failures which have been caused by use of non-original accessories.

• Do not attempt to disassemble your product. The produc

t does not

contain consumer serviceable or replaceable components. Only Sony

Ericsson service partners should service your product.

• Do not keep the product in an area prone to dust and dirt. Only use a

soft damp cloth to clean your product.

• If you will not be using the product for a while, store it in a place that

is dry, free from damp, dust and extreme temperatures.

• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the unit from any powe

r

source before attempting to clean it.

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Installation

Blasting areas

Please note that only authorized personnel should install the car

Turn off all your electronic devices when in a blasting area or in areas

handsfree. Please check with your car dealer for recommendations of

posted turn off two-way radio to avoid interfering with blasting

professional installation engineers. It is recommended that the car

operations. Construction crews often use remote control RF devices to

handsfree be installed under the dashboard of the car. The car holder

set off explosives.

should be installed on the dashboard of the car, so that you can reach

the keys from your normal driving position. Some car manufacturers

Potentially explosive atmospheres

require that you use an external antenna for your phone. Check w

ith

Turn off your electronic device when in any area with a potentially

your car manufacturer’s representative to be sure that all equipment

explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but your electronic device could

for the car handsfree, including additional accessories, is placed in a

generate sparks. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire

safe location. If your car is equipped with an air bag, check that the

resulting in bodily injury or even death.

handsfree equipment does not interfere with its function.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not

The car handsfree equipment is made for use in cars with a 12 volt

always, clearly marked.

electrical system. Other supply voltages may cause damage to

the equipment.

Children

Do not allow children to play with your car handsfree since it contains

Driving

small parts that could become detached and create a choking hazard.

Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones and

handsfree equipment in the areas where you drive.

Emergency calls

IMPORTANT!

Always give full attention to driving and pull off the road and park

This car handsfree and the electronic device connected to the hands

before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.

free operate using radio signals, cellular and landline networ

ks as well

as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection

RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles such

under all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any

as car stereo, safety equipment etc. Check with your vehicle

electronic device for essential communications (e.g. medical

manufacturer’s representative to be sure that your mobile phone or car

emergencies).

handsfree will not affect the electronic systems in your vehicle.

Remember, in order to make or receive calls, the handsf

ree and the

electronic device connected to the handsfree must be switched on and

Electronic equipment

in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength. Emergency

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy.

calls may not be possible on all cellular phone networks or when

However, certain electronic equipment is not, therefore:

certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with

your local service provider.

Do not use your car handsfree near medical equipment without

requesting permission. If you are using any personal medical devices,

e.g. a pacemaker or a hearing aid, please see your mobile phone’s user

guide for further information.

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