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Operational Information

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Wireless WLAN Card User Guide

Operational Information

NOTE:

EIRP = effective isotropic radiated power (including antenna gain)

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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:

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IEEE 802.11a Standard on 5-GHz Wireless LAN

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IEEE 802.11b-1999 Standard on 2.4-GHz Wireless LAN

• IEEE 802.11g Standard on 2.4-GHz Wireless LAN

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IEEE 802.11n Draft Standard on 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz Wireless LAN

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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:

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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

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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
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)

. Dell Inc. is not responsible for any radio or television

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/

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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

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on the device.

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by entering the FCC ID number

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-

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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

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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:

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Relocate this device.

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Increase the separation between the device and the receiver.

Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that of other electronics.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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