AVITA PURA A+ Notebook PC User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- AVITA
Table of Contents
PURA A+ Notebook PC
PURA A+ Notebook PC
Thank you for choosing AVITA. This Quick Start Guide provides
instructions and illustrations on how to operate this Notebook PC.
For more information on the products and services, please visit
www.avita.com/support
Safety Precautions
-
WARNING: Do not attempt to disassemble the
Notebook PC. This Notebook PC does not contain customer serviceable
components. Please refer servicing to AVITA or an AVITA Authorized
Service Provider. -
CAUTIONS:
-
This product is suitable for use in non-tropic areas below
2,000 meters. -
Do not use the Notebook PC in an environment with high
temperatures.
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Basics
Start menu
Click the icon of the screen to get to the Start menu. You can
also open the Start menu by pressing the Start key on the
keyboard.
Taskbar
-
Account options: Click on your account name to
change account settings, lock your device, or sign out of your
account. -
Settings: Allows you to access the settings of
your Notebook PC. Click it to enter the Settings screen. -
Power: Click the icon to Sleep, Shut down, or
Restart your Notebook PC. -
Start: Click the icon to open/close the
Windows Start menu.
Taskbar Icons
Icon | Description |
---|---|
Show the battery status. | Display when a Wi-Fi network connected. |
Display when there is NO a Wi-Fi network connection or Wi-Fi is
turned off.| Airplane mode is on.
Adjust the speaker volume.| Launch Search.
Show all opened tasks in a single view.| Show the recent task.
Launch the Chat.| Launch the File Explorer.
Action Center
It allows you to receive system notifications, such as updates.
It also has really useful quick actions on the bottom.
Checking notifications
-
Click the / / icon in the lower-right corner of the screen to
launch the ACTION CENTER screen. -
Click the icon to add/delete other messages.
-
All messages appear in the Action Center and you can select and
click them to read.
Quick Actions menu
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- Airplane mode
- Battery saver
- Focus assist
- Accessibility
- Project
- Night light
- Nearby sharing
- Mobile hotspot
- Keyboard layout
- Cast
Task view
If you have a lot of apps and programs opened, click the icon on
the taskbar to see all of your running apps and programs. You can
select and click any item to open it.
Creating a new desktop
Select and click + New desktop, a new desktop will be added.
Then you can open your desired apps and programs on the new
desktop.
PURA A+
Notebook PC
e-Manual
AF14A3 (14″)
Thank you for choosing AVITA. This Quick Start Guide provides instructions and
illustrations on how to operate this Notebook PC. For more information on the
products and services, please visit
www.avita.com/support
Safety Precautions
WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble the Notebook PC. This Notebook PC does
not contain customer serviceable components. Please refer servicing to AVITA
or a AVITA Authorized Service Provider.
CAUTIONS – This product is suitable for use in non-tropic areas below 2,000
meters. – Do not use the Notebook PC in the environment at too high (<35°C)
or too low temperature, never expose the Notebook PC under strong sunshine,
high humidity, dust and strong magnetic field. – Prevent the Notebook PC from
falling to the ground or being strongly impacted. – Once any water or other
liquid splashes onto the Notebook PC, close it immediately and do not use it
until it dries out. – Wipe gently the Notebook PC by wrung-out wet cotton
cloth. Avoid contact with other chemicals. – This Notebook PC contains a
built-in battery, improper use of which may result in explosion. The battery
in this Notebook PC is not user replaceable. Replacement with incorrect
battery type may cause explosion. Make sure to use original batteries. –
Please ensure to use the adaptor or other accessories/components offered by
the manufacturer only. Using unauthorized adaptor or other
accessories/components may cause danger, the Notebook PC to malfunction and
violate the guarantee terms.
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Safety Precautions
OPERATION NOTE – The company does not assume any responsibility for the loss
or
deletion of the data of the Notebook PC due to abnormal software and hardware
operation, maintenance or other accidents. – Please back up your important
data at any time to avoid loss. – The relevant software shall be updated at
any time. For updated software version, please download the updated software
version from www.avita.com/support. No notice shall be given for the updates.
If anything is found to be inconsistent with the e-Manual, the materials
object shall prevail.
CAUTION Excessive use of the device can cause your vision loss. · Do rest your
eyes for 10 minutes if use the device for
30 minutes. · Do not watch the display for children under 2 years of
age. Do not watch the display over 1 hour everyday for children above 2 years
of age.
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Contents
Safety Precautions ………………………………………………….. 2 – 3
Getting Started …………………………………………………………… 5 – 14 Getting to know PURA A+
………………………………………………. 5 – 8 Charging PURA A+ ………………………………………………………………. 9 – 10
Turning PURA A+ on ……………………………………………………. 11 Turning PURA A+ off
……………………………………………………. 12 Putting PURA A+ to Sleep ………………………………………… 13 Power
Management ………………………………………………………………….. 14
Basics ………………………………………………………………………… 15 – 26 Start menu
……………………………………………………………………………… 15 – 16 Action center
………………………………………………………………………….. 17 – 18 Task view
………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 Using the touchpad
………………………………………………………………. 20 – 22 Using the keyboard
……………………………………………………………….. 23 – 26
Connections and Setup …………………………………………….. 27 – 35 Inserting a microSD card
……………………………………………………… 27 External display …………………………………………………………………… 28 – 29
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network …………………………………………. 30 – 31 Airplane mode
………………………………………………………………………. 32 Bluetooth ………………………………………………………………………….. 33
Brightness …………………………………………………………………………… 34 Volume
…………………………………………………………………………………… 35
Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………… 36 – 37
Specifications ………………………………………………………………. 38
Legal and Safety Notices ……………………………………………….. 39
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Getting Started
Getting to know PURA A+
Top view
1
2 3 4
5
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1 Camera
The built-in camera allows you to take still photos and record videos.
2 Dual Microphones
For voice input.
3 Number key Indicator
The Number Indicator lights up when you press the number button.
4 Caps Lock Indicator
The Caps Lock Indicator lights up when you press the caps lock button.
5 Power-on indicator
The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is powered on.
6 Touchpad
Move the cursor and select options.
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Side view
7 8 9 10
7 Charging indicator
Show the battery’s charge status. (Red : Charging)
8 DC jack
Connect with 19V DC charger.
9 USB 3.0 port
Connect to a USB storage device or a mouse, keyboard, or camera.
10 HDMI port
Connect to a TV or a display device.
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Side view
11 12 13
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11 USB 3.0 port
Connect to a USB storage device or a mouse, keyboard, or camera.
12 3.5mm Headphone jack
Headphones connection for personal listening.
13 microSD / TF card slot
Insert microSD / TF card (up to 128GB).
14 RJ45 jack (optional)
Connect to LAN port.
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Getting Started
Charging PURA A+
IMPORTANT! Please Read. We recommend fully charging your Notebook PC before
using it for the first time. For optimum performance, please connect the
provided AC Adaptor with plug to your Notebook PC when it falls below 20%
charge.
3
Charging indicator Charging (Red)
2 To wall socket 1
NOTE
· Use ONLY the included AC Adaptor with plug to charge the battery.
· The AC Adaptor with plug may vary in appearance, depending on
models and your region.
· Charging time will vary depending on remaining battery level.
Charging from 0% to 70% will take approximately 1.5 hours. You
may not be able to turn on your Notebook PC within a few minutes
if the battery was fully drained.
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Charging PURA A+
In order to keep the battery working in best condition, please pay attention
to the following:
· The included AC Adaptor with plug is for use with this unit only. Do not use
it with other equipment.
· Please do not charge the battery in high temperatures. · Do not wait for the
battery to be fully depleted before charging
again. Keep the battery charged as needed. · If your Notebook PC has not been
used for a long period of time,
the battery might be in over discharge protection mode and may take longer to
charge.
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Getting Started
Turning PURA A+ on
Starting for the first time When using the Notebook PC for the first time, you
will be required to setup the following:
1. Press the Power button to turn on your Notebook PC.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your Notebook PC.
About Windows Activation Windows will be active automatically once you connect
your Notebook PC to a WiFi network.
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Getting Started
Turning PURA A+ off
1. Click the icon of the screen or press the key on the keyboard to get to
the Start menu.
2. Click the Power icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, it will
display 3 options (Sleep, Shut down and Restart).
3. Select Shut down to power the Notebook PC off.
NOTE · Save all data before turning your Notebook PC off. · If your Notebook
PC is unresponsive, press and hold the Power
button for several seconds and follow the on-screen instructions to force SHUT
DOWN the unit.
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Getting Started
Putting PURA A+ to Sleep
You can put your Notebook PC to Sleep mode by doing either of the following:
Go to the Start menu and click the Power icon in the lower-left corner of the
screen, select and click Sleep.
NOTE · If you don’t operate for some time, the Notebook PC will enter
sleep mode automatically.
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Getting Started
Power Management
When the Notebook PC is not connected to the power adaptor and not providing
the main function or when other energy-using products are not dependent on its
function, the default system settings and its characteristics enable the
Notebook PC to activate display sleep mode within 5 minutes of user
inactivity, and to activate a distinct sleep mode within 10 minutes of user
inactivity. In the same scenario, when the Notebook PC is connected to power
adaptor, will activate display sleep mode within 15 minutes of user
inactivity, and activate a distinct sleep mode within 25 minutes of user
inactivity. When in sleep mode, the system becomes fully usable within 5
seconds via network connections or user interface devices. The power
management function is automatically switched on by the default system
settings.
Go to Settings -> System -> Power & battery to manage how your Notebool PC use
power.
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Basics
Start menu
Click the icon of the screen to get to the Start menu. You can also open the
Start menu by pressing the Start key on the keyboard.
Taskbar
Account options Click on your account name to change account settings, lock
your device or sign out of your account.
Settings Allows you to access the settings of your Notebook PC. Click it to
enter the Settings screen.
Power Click icon to Sleep, Shut down or Restart your Notebook PC.
Start Click the icon to open/close the Windows Start menu.
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Basics
Taskbar The below table lists some of the frequently used icons in the Taskbar:
Icon
Description
Show the battery status.
Display when a Wi-Fi network connected.
Display when there is NO a Wi-Fi network connection or Wi-Fi is turned off.
Airplane mode is on.
Adjust the speaker volume.
Launch Search.
Show all opened tasks in a single view.
Show the recent task.
Launch the Chat.
Launch the File Explorer.
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Basics
Action Center
It allows you to receive system notifications, such as updates. It also has a
really useful quick actions on the bottom.
Checking notifications
1. Click the / / icon in the lower-right corner of the screen to launch the
ACTION CENTER screen.
2. Click the icon to add / delete others messages. 3. All messages appears in
the Action Center and you can select
and click them to read.
2 1
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Basics
Quick Actions menu
Wi-Fi Bluetooth Airplane mode
Battery saver Focus assist
Accessibility
Project Night light Nearby sharing Mobile hotspot Keyboard layout Cast
Enable or disables Wi-Fi. Enable or disables Bluetooth. Enable or disables
Airplane mode. Turns it on to stop all wireless communication. Turn on/off
Battery saver. Choose which notification you’d like to see and hear so you
stay focused (Off, Priority only or Alarms only). Turn on/off other
accessibility features (Magnifier, Color filters, Narrator, Mono audio, Sticky
keys)
Open the Project options.
Enable or disables Night light. Turn on/off Nearby sharing. Active the Mobile
hotspot. Launch Keyboard input Settings. Launch the CONNECT screen.
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Basics
Task view
If you have a lot of apps and programs opened, click the icon on the taskbar
to see all of your running apps and programs. You can select and click any
item to open it.
Creating a new desktop Select and click + New desktop, a new desktop will be added. Then you can open your desired apps and programs on the new desktop.
Desktop list
2
1
Deleting a desktop Move the cursor over the desktop you want to delete, then
select
in the upper-right corner of the desktop.
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Basics
Using the Touchpad
Use the Touchpad to move the cursor or select an item. The left and right
buttons of the Touchpad act the same as the left and right buttons of a mouse.
Moving Slide your finger on the Touchpad to move the cursor.
Left-click Tap the touchpad or press the left touchpad button. · In the Start
menu, click an app to launch it. · On the File Explorer desktop, double click
an application to launch
it.
or
Press
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Basics
Right-click To right-click an item, press the right touchpad button. · In the
Start menu, select an app and press the right touchpad
button to launch the Setting bar. · On the File Explorer desktop, select one
folder or file and press the
right touchpad button to open the right-click menu.
Dragging and dropping Press and hold the left button. Select an item using your other finger then drag and drop it to a new position.
Two-finger scroll (up/down) Slide two fingers to scroll up or down.
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Basics
Two-finger scroll (left/right) Slide two fingers to scroll left or right.
Zoom out Pinch two fingers while viewing a website, map, or image.
Zoom in Spread two fingers apart while viewing a website, map, or image.
NOTE · Please keep your fingers dry and clean when using the Touchpad.
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Basics
Using the keyboard
Function keys Press and hold the Fn key, then press a hot key to trigger the
following commands:
Enable or disable the Touchpad
Enable or disable the screen
Turn the speakers on and off
Decrease the sound volume
Increase the sound volume
Decrease the screen brightness
Increase the screen brightness
Reverse the selected media file
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Basics
Fast forward the selected media file Interrupt pause Insert override Print screen
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Basics
Windows keys You can also use the following shortcuts to help you to launch
the applications and navigate the Windows 11.
Open or close the Start menu.
Launch Action Center
Launch the desktop Launch File Explorer
Launch Feedback Hub
Launch Windows Settings
Launch the CONNECT screen
Activate the Lock screen
Minimize all currently active windows
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Basics
Launche the PROJECT screen Open the Run window Launch Search window Choose the programs on the taskbar Open Accessibility setting menu Open the context menu of the Start button
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Connections and Setup
Inserting a microSD card
Insert the microSD card into the Notebook PC’s microSD slot until it clicks.
To check the storage of the microSD card, go to Settings -> System -> Storage.
Remove the microSD card by pushing in on the card’s edge. The card will pop
out and can be removed.
NOTE · You can use microSDTMcard and microSDHCTMcard (up to
128GB, SD card not included).
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Connections and Setup
External display
You can connect the Notebook PC to an external display device. The cables
required to connect an external display are sold separately.
Connecting to a display 1. Connect the Notebook PC to a TV or other display
device using
an HDMI cable (not included) through the mini HDMI port.
HDMI cable (not included)
2. Turn on your TV or other display device and select its input mode.
3. Press the
to to launch the Project.
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Connections and Setup
4. Select your desired mode as follows:
PC screen only Shows the screen on the Notebook PC only.
Duplicate Shows the screen on both the Notebook PC and the external display.
Extend Extends the screen to the external display.
Second screen only Shows the screen on the external display only.
Tip: You can also select the dual view (extend) mode. Go to Settings -> System
-> Display, and select Detect on the Multiple displays option.
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Connections and Setup
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Connect the Notebook PC to a wireless network to use the Internet. 1. On the
Taskbar, select and click .
2
1
2. Select a network from the list of detected wireless networks and select
Connect automatically -> Connect
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Connections and Setup
3. Enter the Access Point’s password, if necessary, and select Next.
Tip: You can also go to Settings -> Network & Internet -> Wi-Fi, click it to
on.
NOTE · If the device finds a network that you connected to previously, it
will connect to it automatically. · If the Wi-Fi network does not appear in
the list, it maybe a hidden
network, please click “Hidden Network” and input SSID name of network along
with password for a connection.
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Connections and Setup
Airplane mode
The Airplane mode disables the wireless connection, allowing you to use your
Notebook PC safely while in-flight.
If you see icon displayed in the lower-right corner of the screen, the
Airplane mode is on. You should turn off the Airplane mode to enable the
wireless network.
1. Go to Action Center menu, select and click Airplane mode to turn it
on/off.
Tip: You can also go to Settings -> Network & Internet -> Airplane mode, click it to on/off.
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Connections and Setup
Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to communicate between the Notebook PC and other
Bluetooth devices, such as a smartphone.
1. Go to Action Center menu, select and click Bluetooth to turn it on.
2. Then the Notebook PC will be a discoverable bluetooth device and you can
scan it on your other bluetooth device.
Tip: You can also go to Settings -> Bluetooth & devices -> Bluetooth, click it
to on.
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Connections and Setup
Brightness
You can adjust the brightness level of the screen according to your
requirements.
Using the keyboard to adjust brightness
Press the screen.
key to decrease the brightness of the computer
Press the screen.
key to increase the brightness of the computer
Using the taskbar to adjust brightness Select and click on the Taskbar, then drag the adjustment bar to your desired brightness.
Brightness adjustment bar
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Connections and Setup
Volume
You can adjust the system volume or sound volume when playing music or video.
Using the keyboard to control volume
Press the
key to decrease the sound volume.
Press the
key to increase the sound volume.
Using the taskbar to control volume Select and click on the Taskbar, then drag the adjustment bar to your desired volume.
Volume adjustment bar
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Troubleshooting
When a problem occurs with the Notebook PC, it is easy to restore the Notebook
PC to the factory default settings. Back up important data regularly before a
problem occurs with the Notebook PC. You can go to Settings -> System ->
Recovery to recover your Notebook PC.
Reset this PC
If your Notebook PC isn’t running well, resetting it might help. This lets you
choose to keep your personal files or remove them, and then reinstalls
Windows. Click Get started and then choose an option.
Keep my files Removes apps and settings, but keeps your personal files.
Remove everything Removes all of your personal files, apps, and settings.
Advanced startup
Start up from a device or disc (such as a USB drive), change your Notebook
PC’s firmware settings, change Windows startup settings, or restore Windows
from the system image. This will restart your Notebook PC. If you want to
perform this action, click Restart Now.
NOTE Third-party applications will be removed.
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Troubleshooting
Q & A
Notebook PC won’t start · This may happen if your battery is empty. Please
connect the
provided AC Adaptor with plug to a wall outlet.
Windows is not active automatically Windows will be active automatically once
you connect your Notebook PC to a Wi-Fi network. · Make sure that you have a
Wi-Fi network connection.
Notebook PC displays network or service error message · When you are located
in places with poor signal, your Notebook
PC may lose its Wi-Fi connection. Try moving closer to the Wi-Fi router.
Notebook PC is frozen or a serious error appears · If the Notebook PC is
frozen or slow to respond, press and hold
the Power button for several seconds and follow the on-screen instructions to
force SHUT DOWN the unit, then press the Power button to turn on your Notebook
PC again.
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Specification
Processor Intel® Core i3-1215U / i5-1235U
CPU Speed up to 4.4GHz
RAM 8GB DDR4
Display 14″ FHD (1920 x 1080)
Camera 2MP
USB port USB 3.0 Type A x 2 USB Type C x 1
I/O Ports HDMI x 1, Headphone Jack x 1, Power Jack x 1, microSD / TF card slot x 1
WiFi Connection 802.11 ac/b/g/n
Power DC 19V (operates with supplied AC adaptor)
Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.
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Legal and Safety Notices
Copyright and Trademark Notices
Intel, the Intel logo and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks of Intel
Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Windows and windows logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries. All other trademark appearing herein are the
property of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without
notice.
Environmental Considerations
The crossed-out garbage can symbol on your product signifies that it falls
into the category of electric/electronic equipment. Products of this type
contain substances that are potentially dangerous to the environment and to
human health. Therefore, you should not dispose of the AVITA electronic device
in a regular trash. As such, the current European directives ask that this
device be collected:
– At places of distribution in the case of a purchase of a similar electronic
product.
– At locally created disposal areas (waste disposal centers, sorted trash
system, etc.)
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FCC Warnning: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, maycause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipmentoff and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of thefollowing measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ·
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the
equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved
by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 0cm between the radiator and your body.
References
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