Regulatory Compliance Statements; Wireless Guidance - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference Manual

APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

Regulatory compliance statements

Wireless guidance

Radio frequency wireless communication
can interfere with equipment on
commercial aircraft. Current aviation
regulations require wireless devices to be
turned off while traveling in an airplane.
802.11b (also known as wireless Ethernet
or Wifi) and Bluetooth communication
devices are examples of devices that
provide wireless communication.
In environments where the risk of
interference to other devices or services is
harmful or perceived as harmful, the
option to use a wireless device may be
restricted or eliminated. Airports,
Hospitals, and Oxygen or flammable gas
laden atmospheres are limited examples
where use of wireless devices may be
restricted or eliminated. When in
environments where you are uncertain of
the sanction to use wireless devices, ask
the applicable authority for
authorization prior to use or turning on
the wireless device.
If your convertible notebook came
equipped with an internal embedded
wireless device, do not operate the
wireless device unless all covers and
shields are in place and the convertible
notebook is fully assembled.
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. Please contact
Gateway for service.
Only use drivers approved for the country
in which the device will be used. See the
Gateway System Restoration Kit, or
contact Gateway Customer Care for
additional information.
Important
Every country has different restrictions on
the use of wireless devices. Since your
convertible notebook is equipped with a
wireless device, when traveling between
countries with your convertible
notebook, check with the local Radio
Approval authorities prior to any move or
trip for any restrictions on the use of a
wireless device in the destination
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Low power, Radio transmitting type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless
Warning
communication devices), may be present (embedded) in your convertible
notebook system. These devices may operate in the 2.4 GHz (i.e. 802.11b/g LAN
& Bluetooth), 5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11a LAN), and traditional cellular or PCS cellular
bands (i.e. Cellular data modem). The following section is a general overview
of considerations while operating a wireless device.
Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are listed in
the specific country sections (or country group sections). The wireless devices
in your system are only qualified for use in the countries identified by the Radio
Warning
Approval Marks on the system rating label. If the country you will be using the
wireless device in, is not listed, please contact your local Radio Approval agency
for requirements. Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be
allowed.
The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in
your convertible notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this
time. Because the wireless devices (which may be embedded into your
convertible notebook) emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety
standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for
use. Regardless of the power levels, care should be taken to minimize human
contact during normal operation.
Warning
Measurements have been performed to show that the RF exposure is below
what is considered safe limits; however care should be taken to make sure the
user or bystanders keep the transmitter away from their body when the wireless
device is transmitting. The transmitting antenna installed in the top third of the
lid should be used in a manner to maintain 20 cm (8 inches) from user's or
bystander's bodies.
Caution
The wireless devices installed in this system are intended to be used indoors.
In some areas, use of these devices outdoors is prohibited.
Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices. Examples of
common restrictions are listed to the left.
Caution
country.
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