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Back to Contents Page Regulatory: Dell(TM) Wireless WLAN Card User Guide Operational Information Regulatory information Operational Information NOTE: • EIRP = effective isotropic radiated power (including antenna gain) • Your Dell wireless WLAN card transmits less than 100 mW of power, but more than 10 mW. Wireless Interoperability Dell wireless WLAN card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) radio technology and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) and to comply with the following standards: • IEEE 802.11a Standard on 5-GHz Wireless LAN • IEEE 802.11b-1999 Standard on 2.4-GHz Wireless LAN • IEEE 802.11g Standard on 2.4-GHz Wireless LAN • IEEE 802.11n Draft Standard on 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz Wireless LAN • Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi®) certification, as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance Safety Dell wireless 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. Dell wireless 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 these devices 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 wireless WLAN card equipment on board airplanes, or • Using the Dell wireless 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 you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Dell wireless WLAN card device before you turn it on. Regulatory information Dell wireless 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 Inc. is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with a Dell wireless WLAN card kit, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Dell Inc. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is the responsibility of the user. Dell Inc. and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the user failing to comply with these guidelines. USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
FCC radiation exposure statement CAUTION • The radiated output power of Dell wireless WLAN card devices is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device 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 20 cm between you (or any other person in the vicinity) and the antenna that is built into the device.To determine the location of the antenna within your portable computer, check the information posted on the general Dell support site at http://support.dell.com/. • These devices have also been evaluated and shown to comply with the FCC RF exposure limits under portable exposure conditions (antennas are within 20 cm of a person's body) when installed in certain specific OEM configurations. Details of the authorized configurations can be found at http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea by entering the FCC ID number on the device. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements NOTICE: Dell Wireless 1450, Dell Wireless 1470, Dell Wireless 1490, and Dell Wireless 1500/1505/1510 products. • These devices are restricted to indoor use because they operate in the 5.15 to 5.25-GHz frequency range. The FCC requires such products to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25-GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. • High-power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35-GHz and 5.65 to 5.85-GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with or damage to these devices, or both. Interference Statement These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of the devices is subject to the following two conditions: (1) The devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) The devices must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. 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: • Relocate this device. • Increase the separation between the device and the receiver. • Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that of other electronics. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help. NOTE: Dell wireless WLAN cards 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 your authority to operate the equipment. The radio(s) inside the laptop platform in this user guide are approved to be co-located. No other radio(s) can be co-located in this laptop platform without FCC approval. Brazil Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estaçôes do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário. Canada. Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. L'utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l'utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. The term "IC" before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. To reduce the potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and gain should be chosen so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit etre utilze a l'interieur et devrait etre place lin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d'emission) est installe a l'exterieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. CAUTION: Exposure to radio frequency radiation. • The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit an RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. NOTICE: Dell Wireless 1450, Dell Wireless 1470, Dell Wireless 1490, and Dell Wireless 1500/1505/1510 products. • These devices are restricted to indoor use because they operate in the 5.15 to 5.25-GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires such products to be used indoors to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. • High-power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35-GHz and 5.65 to 5.85-GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with or damage to these devices, or both. Europe EU declaration of conformity and restrictions This equipment is marked with either the symbol or the symbol and can be used throughout the European Community. This mark indicates compliance with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and the relevant parts of the following technical specifications: EN 300 328. Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM). Wideband transmission systems, data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM)band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques, harmonized EN standards covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE directive EN 301 893. Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN). 5 GHz high-performance RLAN, harmonized EN standards covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE directive EN 301 489-17. Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM). Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standard for Radio Equipment and Services, Part 17 Specific Conditions for Wideband Data and HIPERLAN Equipment EN 60950-1. Safety of Information Technology Equipment EN 50385. Product standard to demonstrate the compliances of radio base stations and fixed terminal stations for wireless telecommunication systems with the basic restrictions or the reference levels related to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields Marking by the alert symbol indicates that usage restrictions apply. Bulgarian
С настоящето Dell Inc. потвърждава, че това Безжично устройство е в съответствие със задължителните изисквания и другите приложими разпоредби на Директива 1999/5/EC. Czech Dell Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Wireless Device je ve shodž se základními požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES. Danish Undertegnede Dell Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Wireless Device overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Dutch Hierbij verklaart Dell Inc. dat het toestel Wireless Device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. English Hereby, Dell Inc. declares that this Wireless Device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Estonian Käesolevaga kinnitab Dell Inc. seadme Wireless Device vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. Finnish Dell Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Wireless Device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. French Par la présente Dell Inc. déclare que l'appareil Wireless Device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. German Hiermit erklärt Dell Inc., dass sich das Gerät Wireless Device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Dell Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Wireless Device ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Hungarian Alulírott, Dell Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Wireless Device megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Italian Con la presente Dell Inc. dichiara che questo Wireless Device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latvian Ar šo Dell Inc. deklarē, ka Wireless Device atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Lithuanian Šiuo Dell Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Wireless Device atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Maltese
Hawnhekk, Dell Inc., jiddikjara li dan Wireless Device jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Polish Niniejszym Dell Inc. oświadcza, że Wireless Device jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. Portuguese Dell Inc. declara que este Wireless Device está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Romanian Prin aceasta, Dell Inc.declară că acest Dispozitiv Wireless este în conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi alte dispoziţii relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/CE. Slovak Dell Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že Wireless Device spĺňa základné pošiadavky a všetky prĺslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Slovenian Dell Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Wireless Device v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Spanish Por medio de la presente Dell Inc. declara que el Wireless Device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Swedish Härmed intygar Dell Inc. att denna Wireless Device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Icelandic Hér með lýsir Dell Inc. yfir því að Wireless Device er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norwegian Dell Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Wireless Device er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. This product is intended to be used in all countries of the European Economic Area with the following restrictions: Restrictions on IEEE 802.11a or Draft IEEE 802.11n operation: • Dell Wireless 1450, Dell Wireless 1470, Dell Wireless 1490, and Dell Wireless 1500/1505/1510 products, which are capable of IEEE 802.11a or Draft IEEE 802.11n operation, are for indoor use only when they are using channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, or 64 (5150–5350 MHz). • Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) and transmit power control (TPC) must remain enabled to ensure product compliance with EC regulations. • To ensure compliance with local regulations, be sure to set your computer to the country in which you are using a wireless network adapter (see Radio Approvals). • Dell Wireless 1450, Dell Wireless 1470, Dell Wireless 1490, and Dell Wireless 1500/1505/1510 products can be used only indoors in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Romania,
Spain, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom. • There may be restrictions on using 5-GHz, 40-MHz wide channels in some EU countries. Please check with local authorities. France In all Metropolitan départements, wireless LAN frequencies can be used under the following conditions, either for public or private use: • Indoor use: maximum power (EIRP) of 100 mW for the entire 2400–2483.5 MHz frequency band. • Outdoor use: maximum power (EIRP) of 100 mW for the 2400–2454 MHz band and with maximum power (EIRP) of 10 mW for the 2454–2483.5 MHz band. Korea Radio Notice This radio equipment may cause interference during operation. Therefore, this radio equipment cannot be operated in an area that is providing services related to human safety. Taiwan DGT/NCC General WLAN Products Article 12 Unless granted permission by Taiwan DGT/NCC, no company, firm, or user shall alter the frequency, increase the power, or change the characteristics and functions of the original design of an approved low-power radio frequency device. Article 14 Low-power radio frequency devices shall not affect navigation safety nor interfere with legal communications. If an interference is found, the service will be suspended until improvement is made and the interference no longer exists. Legal communications refers to the wireless telecommunication operations that comply with telecommunications laws and regulations. Low-power radio frequency devices should be able to tolerate any interference from legal communications or industrial and scientific applications. 5.25-GHz to 5.35-GHz Band Products Radio devices using the 5.25-GHz to 5.35-GHz bands are restricted to indoor use only.
Radio Approvals It is important to ensure that you use your Dell wireless WLAN card only in countries where it is approved for use. To determine whether you are allowed to use your Dell wireless WLAN card in a specific country, 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 Dell support site at http://support.dell.com/. In countries other than the United States and Japan, verify that the location setting on the Location tab in Regional and Language Options (from Control Panel) has been set to the country in which you are using your Dell wireless WLAN card. This ensures compliance with local regulatory restrictions on transmit power and optimizes network performance. Any deviation from the permissible power and frequency settings for the country of use is an infringement of national law and may be punished as such. Back to Contents Page 

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