Radio Frequency Interference
Warning
For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting
devices when using your laptop under the following conditions.
These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN
(WLAN), Bluetooth and/or cellular.
The wireless adapter, like other radio devices, emits radio
frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy
emitted by the wireless adapter, however, is less than the
electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices
such as mobile phones. The wireless adapter operates within
the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and
recommendations. These standards and recommendations
reect the consensus of the scientic 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 the wireless
adapter may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or
responsible representatives of the applicable organization.
Examples of such situations may include:
• Using the wireless adapter on board airplanes, or
• Using the wireless adapter in any other environment where the
risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived
or identied as being harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of
wireless adapters in a specic organization or environment
(an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for
authorization to use the adapter before you turn it on.
USA — FCC and FAA
The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a
safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF)
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certied equipment.
The wireless adapter meets the Human Exposure limits
found in OET Bulletin 65, supplement C, 2001, andANSI/
IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according
to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure
substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits.
• The following safety precautions should be observed:
Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting
or receiving.
• Do not hold any component containing the radio such that
the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of
the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
• Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless
the antenna is connected; this behavior may cause damage
to the radio.
• The use of wireless adapters in hazardous locations is
limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of
such environments.
• The use of wireless adapters on airplanes is governed by the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
• The use of wireless adapters in hospitals is restricted to the
limits set forth by each hospital.
FCC radio frequency interference requirements
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
of the device is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference that may
cause undesired operation.
15.21
You are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly
approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
