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Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
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United States of America
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15
Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices),
operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 – 5.35 GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your
notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system
label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the United States of
America if an FCC ID number is on the system label.
The FCC has set a general guideline of 20 cm (8 inches) separation between the device and the
body, for use of a wireless device near the body (this does not include extremities). This device
should be used more than 20 cm (8 inches) from the body when wireless devices are on. The power
output of the wireless device (or devices), which may be embedded in your notebook, is well below
the RF exposure limits as set by the FCC.
The wireless devices installed in this system are intended to be used indoors. In some areas, use of
these devices outdoors is prohibited.
Operation of this device 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 of the device.
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15
This device 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
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Compliance Accessories: The accessories associated with this equipment are: shielded video cable
when an external monitor is connected. These accessories are required to be used in order to
ensure compliance with FCC rules.
Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify
them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void
the authorization to use it. Contact Gateway for service.