Business Machines 20020300D3L IBM ThinkPad R40 Series - 802.11a/b Mini PCI User Manual Supplemental Response to TC1374 Users Manual

International Business Machines Corporation IBM ThinkPad R40 Series - 802.11a/b Mini PCI Supplemental Response to TC1374 Users Manual

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Supplemental Response to TC1374 Users Manual

Part Number: 92P1285Wireless Regulatory Notice for ThinkPad R40 SeriesThis notice is a supplementary document of the “ThinkPad®R40 SeriesService and Troubleshooting Guide.” Please read this document before youuse the ThinkPad R40 Series computer.The ThinkPad R40 Series computer complies with the radio frequency andsafety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved forwireless use. You are requested to install and use your ThinkPad computer instrict accordance with the instructions as described hereafter.Avis relatif aux appareils sans fil pour les ThinkPad R40 SeriesLe présent document complète le manuel “ThinkPad®R40 Series - Guide demaintenance et d’identification des incidents”.L’ordinateur ThinkPad R40 Series est conforme aux normes de radiofréquenceet de sécurité en vigueur dans les pays ou régions où son utilisation sans fil aété acceptée. L’ordinateur doit être installé et utilisé conformément auxinstructions fournies ci-après. Avant d’utiliser votre ordinateur ThinkPad R40,veuillez lire ce document.Hinweis zu drahtlosen Einheiten für den ThinkPad R40 SeriesDieser Hinweis ergänzt die Informationen im Handbuch “ThinkPad®R40 -Service und Fehlerbehebung”.Der ThinkPad R40 erfüllt die Funkfrequenz- und Sicherheitsstandards derLänder und Regionen, in denen er für die Verwendung als drahtlose Einheitzugelassen ist. Der ThinkPad R40 muss exakt wie nachfolgend beschriebeninstalliert und verwendet werden. Lesen Sie unbedingt die entsprechendenInformationen in diesem Dokument, bevor Sie den ThinkPad R40 verwenden.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 1
Aviso de regulación de conexiones inalámbricas para ThinkPad R40 SeriesEste aviso es un documento adicional del manual “ThinkPad®R40 Series Guíade servicio y de resolución de problemas”.El sistema ThinkPad R40 Series satisface los estándares de seguridad y defrecuencia de radio de cualquier paísoregión en el que se haya aprobado suutilización para conexiones inalámbricas. Se solicita al usuario que instale yutilice el sistema ThinkPad siguiendo estrictamente las instrucciones que sedescriben a continuación. Antes de utilizar el sistema ThinkPad R40, lea estedocumento.Informazioni importanti sulle norme per la tecnologia senza fili per ThinkPadR40 SeriesQueste informazioni importanti costituiscono un documento integrativo dellaGuida all’assistenza e alla risoluzione dei problemi per “ThinkPad®R40Series.”L’elaboratore ThinkPad R40 èconforme agli standard di sicurezza e difrequenza radio di ciascun paese in cui èstato approvato per l’utilizzo dellatecnologia senza fili. È, quindi, necessario installare ed utilizzare l’elaboratoreThinkPad in stretta osservanza alle istruzioni di seguito riportate. Prima diutilizzare l’elaboratore ThinkPad R40, leggere il presente documento.ThinkPad R40 Series- tietokoneen langattomien yhteyksien käyttöä koskevahuomautusTämäasiakirja on “ThinkPad®R40 Series -tietokone, Käyttöja vianmääritys”-julkaisun lisäosa.ThinkPad R40 Series -tietokone on sen maan tai alueen radiotaajuus- jaturvallisuusstandardien mukainen, jossa se on hyväksytty langattomienyhteyksien käyttöä varten. Käyttäjän tulee asentaa ThinkPad-tietokone jakäyttää sitäjäljempänäesitettyjen ohjeiden mukaisesti. Ennen kuin aloitatThinkPad R40 -tietokoneen käytön, lue tämäasiakirja.Kennisgeving met betrekking tot draadloze communicatie voor ThinkPad R40SeriesDeze kennisgeving is een aanvulling op de publicatie “ThinkPad®R40 SeriesService en probleemoplossing.”De ThinkPad R40 Series voldoet aan de standaards voor radiofrequenties enveiligheid in elk land of gebied waarin deze computer is goedgekeurd voordraadloos gebruik. U wordt verzocht uw ThinkPad-computer te installeren en2
te gebruiken in strikte overeenstemming met de instructies hierna beschreven.Lees dit document voordat u de ThinkPad R40-computer gaat gebruiken.Bemækning vedr. den trådløse facilitet i ThinkPad R40 Serie-computerenDenne bemærkning er et supplement til bogen “ThinkPad®R40 Serie Guidetil service og fejlfinding”.ThinkPad R40 Serie-computeren overholder de radiofrekvens- ogsikkerhedsstandarder i de lande og områder, hvor den er godkendt til trådløsbrug. Du skal installere og bruge ThinkPad-computeren i nøjeoverensstemmelse med instruktionerne i de følgende afsnit. Læs dettedokument, før du bruger ThinkPad R40-computeren.Merknad om regulering av trådløs kommunikasjon for ThinkPad R40 SeriesDenne merknaden kommer i tillegg til opplysningene i “ThinkPad®R40 SeriesHåndbok for service og problemløsing”ThinkPad R40 Series-maskinen er i overensstemmelse med standardene forradiofrekvenssignaler og sikkerhet i alle land eller regioner der den ergodkjent for trådløbruk. Du blir bedt om åinstallere og brukeThinkPad-maskinen i henhold til instruksjonene som følger. Du målese dettedokumentet før du bruker ThinkPad R40-maskinen.Information om radiokommunikations- och säkerhetsnormer för ThinkPad R40SeriesDet här dokumentet kompletterar informationen i handboken “ThinkPad®R40Series Service och felsökning”.ThinkPad R40 Series uppfyller radiokommunikations- och säkerhetsnormernaideländer och regioner där datorn har godkänts förtrådlös användning.Användarna måste installera och använda sina ThinkPad-datorer i enlighetmed respektive lands bestämmelser om radiokommunikation. Läs det härdokumentet innan du använder ThinkPad R40-datorn.Aviso Regulador de Dispositivos Sem Fio para ThinkPad R40 SeriesEste aviso éum documento complementar do “Guia de Serviços e Resoluçãode Problemas do ThinkPad®R40 Series”.O computador ThinkPad R40 Series estáde acordo com a freqüência de radioe com os padrões de segurança de qualquer paísouregião em que seu usosem fio tenha sido aprovado.Recomendamos que vocêinstale e utilize seu computador ThinkPad3
exatamente conforme as instruções, conforme descrito daqui por diante. Antesde utilizar seu computador ThinkPad R40, leia este documento.R40R40R40R404
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USA —Federal Communications Commission (FCC)This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and2. this device must accept any interference received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.I. Permanent integrated Wireless ModulevIBM Dual-Band 11a/b Wi-Fi®Wireless Mini PCI Adapteri) Installation of the integrated wireless moduleThe above Dual-Band Mini PCI Adapter is preinstalled by IBM, and is notremovable by users. There is no mini-PCI option card supported for thismodule, and you are not allowed to install it by yourself.If your card requires replacement via the proper step shown in “Chapter 3.Getting help and service from IBM”of the ThinkPad R40 Series Service andTroubleshooting Guide, IBM will request you to send your computer with thecard(s) to IBM so that IBM will repair it.ii) The FCC RF Safety RequirementThe radiated output power of Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card and Bluetoothcard are far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, theThinkPad R40 computer shall be used in such a manner that the potential forhuman contact during normal operation is minimized as follows:Use of Wireless optionsIf you find the FCC ID “ANO20020300D3L”on the label at the bottom side ofyour ThinkPad computer, your computer is approved as a multipletransmitters device that is permitted to use the integrated Wireless LANMini-PCI Card and Bluetooth card with one or more wireless option PC Cardsin the PC Card slot simultaneously.Please make sure of the following when you use a Bluetooth option orwireless option PC Card in your ThinkPad computer.1. Visit the IBM site at www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-44156.html andconfirm the updated list of RF option devices that have been approved tocooperate with the integrated wireless feature.2. When you use any other RF option device that is not listed on the IBMsite, all other wireless features including the integrated transmitter in yourThinkPad computer are required to be turned off.3. Users are requested to follow the RF Safety instructions on wireless optiondevices that are included in the RF option device’s user’s manual.CAUTION:To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation6
distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between theantenna for the integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card built in to thescreen section and all persons.FCC ID: ANO20020300D3LMain20cm20cmAuxiliaryantennaantennaNote: IBM Dual-Band 11a/b Wi-Fi®Wireless Mini PCI Adapter implementstransmission diversity function. The function does not emit radiofrequencies simultaneously from both antennas. One of the antennasis selected automatically or manually (by users) to have good qualityof radiocommunication.iii) Radio Frequency Interference Requirements:vThis device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for thefrequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmfulinterference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.vHigh power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHzand 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interferencewith and /or damage this device.vAn improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the internalantenna will void the FCC certification.Refer to the “Appendix E. Notices, Electronic emission notices”of theThinkPad R40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide for more detail.7
II. Modular Approved transmitter cardsMini PCI cardsvIBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter IIIvCisco Aironet Wireless 802.11bCommunication Daughter Card (CDC)vIBM integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modemi) FCC ID of Wireless ModulesThere is no FCC ID for Mini PCI cards shown on the enclosure of yourThinkPad computer. Instead you will find an indicator pointing the location ofthe FCC ID at the bottom side of your ThinkPad computer as shown in thefigure i-1). As for the CDC, the FCC ID is affixed on your ThinkPad computeras shown in the figure i-2).i-1) Mini-PCI cards (FCC ID: ANO20020200BRX, ANOU58H004)i-2) CDC (FCC ID: ANO20020100MTN)Contains Transmitter ModuleFCC ID: ANO20020100MTNCanada IC: 349E-BMDC200ii) Installation of approved wireless modulesIf no integrated wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card has been preinstalled in yourThinkPad computer, you can install one, provided by IBM as an option. Pleaseplug the option wireless card into the Mini-PCI Card slot located bottom ofthe computer as shown below.8
12Mini PCI card slotAttention for the BIOS Lock Protection:If you install an unauthorized wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card that was notapproved to use for the ThinkPad R40 Series computer, the computer does notstart, but only displays an error message and emits beeps.iii) The FCC RF Safety RequirementThe radiated output power of Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card and Bluetoothcard are far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, theThinkPad R40 computer shall be used in such a manner that the potential forhuman contact during normal operation is minimized as follows:CAUTION:To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separationdistance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between theantenna for the integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card built in to thescreen section and all persons.9
IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter III(FCC ID:ANO20020200BRX)position20cmTransmitter antennaCisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b (FCC ID: ANOU58H004)Main20cm20cmDiversity antenna positionsAuxiliary10
Note: The transmission diversity function is implemented for the Card. Thefunction does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from bothantennas. One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually(by users) to have good quality of radiocommunication.IBM Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem (FCC ID:ANO20020100MTN)Integrated Bluetoothantenna positionThe antenna of IBM Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem is locatedin the left hinge portion of keyboard. Transmitted energy from theBluetooth device is very low compared to other RF devices. Thereforea 20 cm separation from the Bluetooth antenna is not required.Use of Wireless optionsYour ThinkPad computer is approved for use of one of the granted WirelessLAN Mini-PCI Cards together with the granted Bluetooth module in the CDCslot, and one or more wireless option PC Cards in the PC Card slot or USBport simultaneously. Please make sure of the following conditions on use ofthese wireless features.1. Visit the IBM site at www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-43693.html andconfirm the updated list of RF option devices that have been approved tocooperate with the integrated wireless feature.2. When you use any other RF option device that is not listed on the IBMsite, all other wireless features including the integrated transmitter in yourThinkPad computer are required to be turned off.3. Users are requested to follow the RF Safety instructions on wireless optiondevices that are included in the RF option device’s user’s manual.11
iv) Interference StatementAn improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interferenceto radio communications. Also any tampering of the internal antenna willvoid the FCC certification and your warranty. Refer to the “Appendix D.Notices, Electronic emission notices”of the ThinkPad R40 Series Service andTroubleshooting Guide for more detail.12
Canada —Industry Canada (IC)Certification numberBasically the certification number of Industry Canada for each approvedMini-PCI wireless module is affixed on each adapter installed in the Mini-PCICard slot as shown below.12Mini PCI card slotHowever some IC certification numbers are indicated on the label at thebottom side of your ThinkPad computer, because users can not easily accessto the certification labels of each transmitter module listed below.vIBM integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem, “IC: 349E-BMDC200”vIBM Dual-Band 11a/b Wi-Fi®Wireless Mini PCI Adapter, “IC:349E-PH11107E”Contains Transmitter ModuleFCC ID: ANO20020100MTNCanada IC: 349E-BMDC200Attention for the BIOS Lock Protection:You can install or remove each wireless feature by yourself. However, if youinstall an unauthorized wireless adapter that is not approved to use for theThinkPad R40 Series computer, the computer does not start, but only displaysan error message and emits beeps.13
Low Power License-Exempt Radiocommunication Devices (RSS-210)1. Common information: Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference, including interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.2. Operation in 2.4GHz band: To prevent radio interference to the licensedservice, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away fromwindows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmitantenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.3. Operation in 5GHz band:vThe device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage toreduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellitesystems.vHigh power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they havepriority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these radars couldcause interference and/or damage to LELAN(Licence-Exempt LocalArea Network) devices.Exposure of Humans to RF Fields (RSS-102)ThinkPad R40 Series employ low gain integral antennas that do not emit RFfield in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consultSafety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website “www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb”.Numéro d’homologationEn général, le numéro d’homologation délivréau Canada pour chaque unitéMini-PCI pour réseau local sans fil est apposésur chaque adapteur installédans l’emplacement de carte Mini-PCI, comme indiquéci-dessous.12Mini PCI card slotCependant certains numéros d’homologation IC peuvent figurer suzl’étiquette colée sous votre ordinateur ThinkPad, car il n’est pas aiséd’accéderaux numéros d’homologation des adaptateurs suivants:14
vAdaptateur intégréIBM Bluetooth avec Modem 56K, “IC: 349E-BMDC200”vAdaptateur sans fil Mini PCI IBM Dual-Band 11a/b Wi-Fi®,“IC:349E-PH11107E”Avertissement concernant la protection contre le verrouillage du BIOS :Vous pouvez installer ou retirer chaque carte sans fil vous-même. Cependant,si vous avez installéune carte de ce type qui n’est pas homologuée pourl’ordinateur ThinkPad R40 Series, l’ordinateur ne démarrera pas. Un messaged’erreur sera affichéet des bips sonores seront émis.Remarque relative aux appareils de communication radio de faiblepuissance sans licence (RSS-210)Le fonctionnement de ce type d’appareil est soumis aux deux conditionssuivantes: (1) Cet appareil ne doit pas perturber les communications radio, et(2) cet appareil doit supporter toute perturbation, y compris les perturbationsqui pourraient provoquer son dysfonctionnement.Fonctionnement dans la bande 2.4 GHz : Afin d’éviter toute perturbation descommunications radio des appareils sous licence, cet appareil devrauniquement être utiliséen intérieur et àdistance de toute fenêtre afin degarantir une protection maximale. Tout équipement (ou toute antenneémettrice associée) installéen extérieur devra faire l’objet d’une licence.Fonctionnement dans la bande 5 GHz : Tout appareil destinéàla bande5150–5250 MHz devra être exclusivement utiliséen intérieur afin de réduireles risques de perturbations électromagnétiques gênantes sur les systémes desatellite mobile dans un même canal. Les radars àforte puissance sontdésignés comme les utilisateurs principaux (c’est-à-dire qu’ils sont prioritaires)des bandes 5250–5350 MHz et 5650–5850 MHz. Ils peuvent provoquer desperturbations électromagnétiques sur les appareils de type LELAN (réseau decommunication local sans licence) ou les endommager.Exposition des êtres humains aux champs radioélectriques (RF)(RSS-102)Le ThinkPad R40 Series utilise des antennes intégrales àfaible gain quin’émettent pas un champ électromagnétique supérieur aux normes imposéespar le Ministére de la santécanadien pour la population. Consultez le SafetyCode 6 sur le site Web du Ministére de la santécanadien àl’adresse“www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb”.15
Telecommunication noticesFederal Communications Commission (FCC) and Telephone CompanyRequirements (Part 68 of the FCC Rules)1. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for anyperson to use a computer or other electronic device to send any messagevia a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in amargin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first pageof the transmission, the date and time it is sent, and an identification ofthe business or other entity, or other individual sending the message andthe telephone number of the sending machine or such business, otherentity, or individual.In order to program this information into your computer, you should besure to follow the installation instructions for your fax software package.2. The built-in modem is built into the ThinkPad computer. It complies withPart 68 of the FCC Rules. A label is affixed to the bottom of the computerthat contains, among other things, the FCC registration number, USOC,and Ringer Equivalency Number (REN) for this equipment. If thesenumbers are requested, look at the label and provide this information toyour telephone company.3. The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connectto your telephone line and still have those devices ring when your numberis called. In most, but not all, areas, the sum of the RENs of all devicesshould not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices youmay connect to your line, as determined by the REN (REN:0.7), youshould call your local telephone company to determine the maximum RENfor your calling area.4. If the built-in modem causes harm to the telephone network, the telephonecompany may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they willnotify you in advance. But, if advance notice isn’t practical, you will benotified as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to file acomplaint with the FCC.5. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment,operations, or procedures that could affect the proper operation of yourequipment. If they do, you will be given advance notice so as to give youan opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.6. If you experience trouble with this built-in modem, contact your IBMAuthorized Seller, or the IBM Corporation, 500 Columbus Avenue,Thornwood, NY 10594, 1-800-772-2227, for repair/warranty information.The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment fromthe network until the problem has been corrected, or until you are sure theequipment is not malfunctioning.7. No customer repairs are possible to the modem. If you experience troublewith this equipment, contact your Authorized Seller or the IBMCorporation for information.16
8. The modem may not be used on coin service provided by the telephonecompany. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Contact yourstate public utility commission or corporation commission for information.9. When ordering network interface (NI) service from the Local ExchangeCarrier, specify service arrangement USOC RJ11C.Fax BrandingThe Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for anyperson to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines,to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at thetop of or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of thetransmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the businessor other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephonenumber of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.(The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any othernumber for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.)17
Industry Canada requirementsNoticeThis equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal EquipmentTechnical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. Theabbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration wasperformed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that IndustryCanada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that IndustryCanada approved the equipment.AvisLe présent matériel est conforme aux spécifications techniques d’IndustrieCanada applicables au matériel terminal. Cette conformitéest confirmée par lenuméro d’enregistrement. Le sigle IC, placédevant le numérod’enregistrement, signifie que l’enregistrement s’est effectuéconformément àune déclaration de conformitéet indique que les spécifications techniquesd’Industrie Canada ont étérespectées. Il n’implique pas qu’Industrie Canada aapprouvéle matériel.The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.3. TheREN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of themaximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephoneinterface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination ofdevices subject only to the requirement that sum of the Ringer EquivalenceNumbers of all the devices does not exceed five.L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) du présent matériel est de 0.3.L’IES assignéàchaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal determinaux qui peuvent être raccordésàune interface téléphonique. Laterminaison d’une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque dedispositifs, àla seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de lasonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excéde pas 5.18

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