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Regulatory Information: Dell™ TrueMobile™ WLAN Card User's Guide

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Regulatory Information

Information for the User

Wireless Interoperability

The Dell™ TrueMobile WLAN Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology and to comply with the following standards:

• IEEE Std 802.11b-1999. Standard on 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN
• IEEE draft Std 802.11g. Standard on 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN
• IEEE Std 802.11a-1999. Standard on 5 GHz Wireless LAN

The Dell TrueMobile WLAN Cards and Your Health

The Dell™ TrueMobile WLAN Cards, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by these devices, however, is less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile phones. The Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card devices operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of a Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card wireless device may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the applicable organization. Examples of such situations include the following:

• Using the Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card equipment onboard airplanes, or
• Using the Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card equipment in any other environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as being harmful.

If uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (an airport, for example), ask for authorization to use the Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card device before turning it on.

Regulatory Information

The Dell™ TrueMobile WLAN Card devices must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see Radio approvals. Dell Computer Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card kit, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Dell Computer Corporation. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment is the responsibility of the user. Dell Computer Corporation and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the user's failing to comply with these guidelines.

Canada—Industry Canada (IC)

These devices comply with RSS210 of Industry Canada.

Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity

This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 1999/5/EC.

Cet équipement est conforme aux principales caractéristiques définies dans la Directive européenne RTTE 1999/5/CE.

Die Geräte erfüllen die grundlegenden Anforderungen der RTTE-Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.

Questa apparecchiatura è conforme ai requisiti essenziali della Direttiva Europea R&TTE 1999/5/CE.

Este equipo cumple los requisitos principales de la Directiva 1999/5/CE de la UE, "Equipos de Terminales de Radio y Telecomunicaciones".

Este equipamento cumpre os requisitos essenciais da Directiva 1999/5/CE do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho (Directiva RTT).

O exoplismos autos plhroi tis basikes apaits ths koinotikhs odhgias EU R&TTE 1999/5/E.

Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de noodzakelijke vereisten van EU-richtlijn betreffende radioapparatuur en telecommunicatie-eindapparatuur 1999/5/EG.

Dette udstyr opfylder de Væsentlige krav i EU's direktiv 1999/5/EC om Radio- og teleterminaludstyr.

Dette utstyret er i overensstemmelse med hovedkravene i R&TTE-direktivet (1999/5/EC) fra EU.

Utrustningen uppfyller kraven för EU-direktivet 1999/5/EC om ansluten teleutrustning och ömsesidigt erkännande av utrustningens överensstämmelse (R&TTE).

Tämä laite vastaa EU:n radio- ja telepäätelaitedirektiivin (EU R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC) vaatimuksia.

This product is intended to be used in all countries of the European Economic Area when operating in IEEE 802.11b and/or IEEE draft 802.11g mode at 2.4 GHz (see France below). When operating in the IEEE 802.11a mode at 5 GHz, however, the product is restricted further. Refer to Dell's Web site (www.dell.com) for full information.

France

Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst-case maximum authorized power for use indoors is 10 mW EIRP for the 2400–2446.5 MHz band and 100 mW EIRP for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz. NOTE—Channels 10 through 13 (inclusive) operate in the 2446.5 MHz to 2483.5 MHz band.

NOTE—EIRP = isotropic radiated power (including antenna gain)

In the départements listed below, wireless LAN products can operate as follows:

• Indoors with a maximum power (EIRP) of 100 mW across the entire 2400–2483.5 MHz frequency band.
• Outdoors with a maximum power (EIRP) of 100 mW for the 2400–2454 MHz frequency band, and a maximum power (EIRP) of 10 mW for the 2454–2483.5 MHz frequency band.

New lists of départements will be published in July 2003 and in January 2004. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr).

NOTE—Your Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card transmits less than 100 mW of power, but more than 10 mW.

Please note that exemptions are possible, in any département, by the means of experimental public network licenses. Subject to prior approval and granted on a case-by-case basis, experimental networks can be established with a maximum power (EIRP) of 100 mW across the entire 2.4 GHz frequency band with agreement of the Ministry of Defense. Information on requesting an experimental license has been provided in the guidelines published by ART on November 7, 2002.

The first requests for experimental licenses, as defined by the guidelines, have been granted by ART. Examples of networks that have been granted experimental licenses include the following:

• A 2.4-GHz network (developed on an island) to provide members of the community with high-speed access using Wi-Fi connections and satellite access.
• A company planning to deploy WLAN networks in hot spots.

For the overseas départements (DOM) Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Pierre et Miquelon and Mayotte, wireless LAN devices may be operated indoors or outdoors at a power level of up to 100 mW in the entire 2400–2483.5 MHz band.

For the overseas départements (DOM) Reunion Islands and Guyana, wireless LAN devices may be operated indoors at a power level of up to 100 mW in the entire 2400–2483.5 MHz band. Outdoor operation at a power level of 100 mW is limited to the 2420–2483.5 MHz frequency range (channels 5–13, inclusive).

ART reminds operators that these frequencies are used with no guarantee of nondisruption, and that the installations must respect all measures applying to radio installations (such as urban planning regulations). These decisions also allow the development of private uses. In particular, private networks (such as indoor corporate networks) can be established using these technologies.

USA—Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of the devices is subject to the following two conditions:

• The devices may not cause harmful interference.
• The devices must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE—The radiated output power of the Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card devices is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card devices should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, you should keep a distance of at least 0.9 cm between you (or any other person in the vicinity) and the antenna that is built into the computer. To determine the location of the antenna within your computer, check the information posted on the general Dell support site at support.dell.com.

Interference statement

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 against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, the equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee, however, that such interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by taking one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.

NOTE—This Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15 regulations. Modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Radio Approvals

It is important to ensure that you only use your radio device in countries where the device is approved for use. To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country, please check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label of your device is listed on the radio approval list posted on the general Dell support site at support.dell.com.

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