Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer
Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Computer
Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR
Partner, Dell Computer Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming
the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest
in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect
your computer and working environment from potential damage.
General
•These safety instructions relate to the interaction between the battery charger, battery,
and AC adapter. Consult the System Information Guide for your computer for complete
safety information on your computer.
•Use this battery charger only with the Dell battery module for which it is intended. Use
with other than the approved module may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
•Do not attempt to service the battery charger yourself unless you are a trained service
technician. Always follow installation instructions closely.
•If you use a power strip with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere rating of the
products plugged in to the power strip does not exceed the ampere rating of the power
strip.
•Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your computer. Doing so can cause fire
or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
•Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor, when you use
it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers
or other items that will reduce cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter inside a carrying
case.
•The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation of your computer. Use care
when handling the adapter during or immediately after operation.
•Do not allow your battery charger to operate with the base resting directly on exposed skin
for extended periods of time. The surface temperature of the base will rise during normal
operation (particularly when AC power is present). Allowing sustained contact with
exposed skin can cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn.
•Do not use your battery charger in a wet environment, for example, near a bath tub, sink,
or swimming pool or in a wet basement
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)
•To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any
cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm. Do not use your battery charger during an electrical storm unless all cables have
been disconnected and the computer is operating on battery power.
•Before you clean your battery charger, remove power. Clean your battery charger with a
soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain
flammable substances.
Power
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•Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this battery charger. Use of
another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion.
•Before you connect the battery charger to an electrical outlet, check the AC adapter
voltage rating to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match the available
power source.
•To remove the battery charger from all power sources, turn the computer off, remove the
battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.
•To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and peripheral power cables into
properly grounded power sources. These power cables may be equipped with three-prong
plugs to provide an earth grounding connection. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the
grounding prong from the power cable plug. If you use a power extension cable, use the
appropriate type, two-prong or three-prong, to mate with the AC adapter power cable.
•Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter’s power cable and that the cable is not
located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)
•If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC
adapter’s power cable into the power strip. Some power strips may allow you to insert the
plug incorrectly. Incorrect insertion of the power plug could result in permanent damage
to your computer, as well as risk of electric shock and/or fire. Ensure that the ground
prong of the power plug is inserted into the mating ground contact of the power strip.
Battery
•Use only Dell battery modules that are approved for use with your computer. Use of other
types may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
•Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal objects
(such as car keys or paper clips) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resulting
excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage
to the battery pack or cause fire or burns.
•The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it improperly. Do not disassemble it.
Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with extreme care. If the battery is damaged,
electrolyte may leak from the cells and may cause personal injury.
•Keep the battery away from children.
•Do not store or leave your computer or battery pack near a heat source such as a radiator,
fireplace, stove, electric heater, or other heat-generating appliance or otherwise expose it
to temperatures in excess of 60ºC (140ºF). When heated to excessive temperatures,
battery cells could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire.
•Do not dispose of your computer’s battery in a fire or with normal household waste.
Battery cells may explode. Discard a used battery according to the manufacturer’s
instructions or contact your local waste disposal agency for disposal instructions. Dispose
of a spent or damaged battery promptly.
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When Using Your Battery Charger
Observe the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your battery charger:
•When setting up the battery charger for work, place it on a level surface.
•Protect your battery charger from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids,
temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight.
•When you move your battery charger between environments with very different
temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the computer.
To avoid damaging the battery charger, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate
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before using the battery charger.
NOTICE: When taking the battery charger from low-temperature conditions into a warmer
environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the battery
charger to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power.
•When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector on its strain-relief loop, not on the
cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any
connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly
oriented and aligned
•If your battery charger gets wet or is damaged, follow the procedures described in “Solving
Problems.” If, after following these procedures, you confirm that your battery charger is
not operating properly, contact Dell (see “Getting Help” in your User’s Guide for the
appropriate contact information).
Battery Disposal
Your computer uses a lithium-ion battery and a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) coin-cell battery.
For instructions about replacing the lithium-ion battery in your computer, refer to the section
about replacing the battery in your Dell computer documentation. The NiMH battery is a
long-life battery, and it is very possible that you will never need to replace it. However, should
you need to replace it, the procedure must be performed by an authorized service technician.
Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your local waste disposal
agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site.
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About Your Battery Charger
Top V iew
1
1 battery charger light
Side View
1
1 AC adapter connector
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Bottom View
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1 battery charger lock latch
2 battery charger connector
3 battery charger latch
release
Checking the Battery Charge
You can check the battery charge before you remove the battery from the
computer and attach it to the battery charger. You can also set power
management options to alert you when the battery charge is low.
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The Microsoft
®
Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery
charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the
battery charge.
Power Meter
The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To
check the power meter:
Double-click the icon in the taskbar, or:
1 Open the Control Panel.
2 Double-click the Power Options (or Power Management) icon to
open the Power Options Properties window.
3 Click the Power Meter tab.
The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of
battery charge remaining.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the icon appears.
Battery Charge Gauge
Before you attach the battery charger to the battery, press the status button
on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light
represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. For
example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the
five lights are on. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge.
Low-Battery Warning
NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately
after a low-battery warning. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins
automatically.
A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge falls below a certain
percentage that is set in the Power Options Properties window. For more
information on low-battery alarms, see “Power Management” in your online
User’s Guide.
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Removing the Battery From the
Computer
NOTICE: You cannot undock your computer while your computer is in
standby mode or hibernate mode. If you choose to first undock the computer,
and then put the computer in standby mode and swap batteries, you have up to
1 minute to safely complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts
down and loses any unsaved data.
Ensure that the computer is turned off, in hibernate mode, or
1
connected to an electrical outlet.
2 Remove the battery:
aIf the computer is docked, undock it.
bSlide the battery lock latch on the bottom of the computer to the
unlock position.
cSlide and hold the battery latch release on the bottom of the
computer, and then remove the battery from the bay.
1
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2
1 battery lock latch
2 battery latch release
Attaching the Battery to the Battery
Charger
1 Align the bottom of the battery with the bottom of the battery charger.
2 Slide the battery into the battery charger connector, and slide the
3 Slide the battery charger lock latch into the lock position.
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Charging the Battery
1 Remove the battery from the computer and attach the battery to the
battery charger (see "Removing the Battery From the Computer" and
"Attaching the Battery to the Battery Charger").
2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the battery
charger and to the electrical outlet.
CAUTION: If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use
caution when you plug the AC adapter power cable into the power
strip. Some power strips may allow you to insert the plug
incorrectly. Incorrect insertion of the power plug could result in
permanent damage to your computer, as well as risk of electric
shock and/or fire. Ensure that you insert the ground prong of the
power plug into the mating ground contact of the power strip.
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The 27-WHr battery should fully charge in approximately 1.5 hours; the
58-WHr battery should fully charge in about 3 hours. While the battery is
charging, the battery charger light is green. When the battery is fully
charged, the battery charger light blinks green. If errors occur while
charging, the battery charger light blinks amber.
For information on resolving battery problems, see “Solving Problems” in
your online User’s Guide.
Removing the Battery From the
Battery Charger
NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter from the battery charger, hold
the adapter cable connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to
avoid damaging the cable.
Disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the battery
1
charger.
2 Slide the battery charger lock latch to the unlock position.
3 Slide and hold the battery charger latch release, and then gently pull
the battery out of the battery charger connector.
4 Reinstall the battery in the computer:
aSlide the battery into the bay until the battery latch release clicks.
bSlide the battery lock latch into the lock position.
Storing a Battery
Remove any installed battery pack when you store your computer for an
extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage.
After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you run the
computer on battery power.
Specifications
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Dimensions:
Depth35 mm (1.4 inches)
Height15 mm (0.6 inch)
Width212 mm (8.3 inches)
Weight (typical)0.06 kg (0.13 lb)
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Battery Charger (continued)
Voltage:
Input20 VDC
Output9.0 VDC (nominal)
Charge current (maximum)3.0 A with 58-WHr battery
3.0 A with 27-WHr battery
Charge time (approximate)3 hours with 58-WHr battery
1.5 hours with 27-WHr battery
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Temperature range:
Operating0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage –65° to 150°C (–85° to 302°F)
AC Adapter
Input voltage90–135 VAC and 164–264 VAC
Input current (maximum)1.2 A
Input frequency47–63 Hz
Output current (maximum)2.5 A
Output power50 W
Rated output voltage20 VDC
Dimensions (without cord manager):
Height27.5 mm (1.08 inches)
Width47 mm (1.85 inches)
Depth95 mm (3.74 inches)
Weight (including DC cable)0.41 kg (0.9 lb)
Temperature range:
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Operating0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage–40° to 70°C (–40° to 158°F)
Regulatory Notices
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in
free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the
functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously
degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio
communications service. Radio communications services include but are
not limited to AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, cellular services,
radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services
(PCS). These licensed services, along with unintentional radiators such as
digital devices, including computers, contribute to the electromagnetic
environment.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the ability of items of electronic
equipment to function properly together in the electronic environment.
While this computer has been designed and determined to be compliant
with regulatory agency limits for EMI, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference with radio communications services, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient the receiving antenna.
•Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver.
•Move the computer away from the receiver.
•Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the
receiver are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an
experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
Dell computers are designed, tested, and classified for their intended
electromagnetic environment. These electromagnetic environment
classifications generally refer to the following harmonized definitions:
•Class A is typically for business or industrial environments.
•Class B is typically for residential environments.
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Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including devices, expansion
cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, that are
integrated into or connected to the computer should match the
electromagnetic environment classification of the computer.
A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded cables for
connecting devices to any Dell device to reduce the possibility of
interference with radio communications services. Using shielded cables
ensures that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the
intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell.
If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell on the World Wide Web at
accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.asp?category_id=4117.
Most Dell computers are classified for Class B environments. However, the
inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to
Class A. To determine the electromagnetic classification for your computer
or device, refer to the following sections specific for each regulatory agency.
Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety
information.
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
Most Dell computers are classified by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. To determine which
classification applies to your computer, examine all FCC registration labels
located on the bottom or back panel of your computer, on card-mounting
brackets, and on the cards themselves. If any one of the labels carries a Class
A rating, your entire computer is considered to be a Class A digital device. If
all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as distinguished by either an FCC ID
number or the FCC logo, (), your computer is considered to be a Class B
digital device.
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Once you have determined your computer’s FCC classification, read the
appropriate FCC notice. Note that FCC regulations provide that changes
or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Class A
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at
your own expense.
Class B
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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause interference with radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that 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, you are encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
help.
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The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in
this document in compliance with FCC regulations:
•Model number: SQC-Q10
•Company name:
Dell Computer Corporation
One Dell Way
Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA
IC Notice (Canada Only)
Most Dell computers (and other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the
Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3
(ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification
(Class A or B) applies to your computer (or other Dell digital apparatus),
examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of
your computer (or other digital apparatus). A statement in the form of "IC
Class A ICES-003" or "IC Class B ICES-003" will be located on one of these
labels. Note that Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
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This Class B (or Class A, if so indicated on the registration label) digital
apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B (ou Classe A, si ainsi indiqué sur
l’étiquette d’enregistration) respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement
sur le Materiel Brouilleur du Canada.
CE Notice (European Union)
Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this Dell computer to
the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union.
Such marking is indicative that this Dell system meets the following
technical standards:
•EN 55022 — "Information Technology Equipment — Radio
Disturbance Characteristics — Limits and Methods of Measurement."
•EN 55024 — "Information Technology Equipment - Immunity
Characteristics - Limits and Methods of Measurement."
•EN 61000-3-2 — "Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 3:
Limits - Section 2: Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions
(Equipment Input Current Up to and Including 16 A Per Phase)."
•EN 61000-3-3 — "Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 3:
Limits - Section 3: Limitation of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker in
Low-Voltage Supply Systems for Equipment With Rated Current Up
to and Including 16 A."
•EN 60950 — "Safety of Information Technology Equipment."
NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications:
•Class A is for typical commercial areas.
•Class B is for typical domestic areas.
This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic
environment.
A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the preceding directives
and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Computer Corporation
Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland.
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CE Mark Notice
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European
Union Directive 1999/5/EC.
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ENERGY STAR® Compliance
Certain configurations of Dell™ computers comply with the requirements
set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for energyefficient computers. If the front panel of your computer bears the ENERGY
®
STAR
requirements and all ENERGY STAR
computer are enabled.
NOTE: Any Dell computer bearing the ENERGY STAR® Emblem is certified to
comply with EPA ENERGY STAR
Dell. Any changes you make to this configuration (such as installing additional
expansion cards or drives) may increase the computer’s power consumption beyond
the limits set by the EPA's ENERGY STAR
Emblem, your original configuration complies with these
®
power management features of the
®
requirements as configured when shipped by
®
Computers program.
ENERGY STAR® Emblem
The EPA's ENERGY STAR® Computers program is a joint effort between
the EPA and computer manufacturers to reduce air pollution by promoting
energy-efficient computer products. The EPA estimates that use of
®
ENERGY STAR
computer products can save computer users up to two
billion dollars annually in electricity costs. In turn, this reduction in
electricity usage can reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, the gas primarily
responsible for the greenhouse effect, and sulfur dioxide and nitrogen
oxides, the primary causes of acid rain.
You can also help reduce electricity usage and its side effects by turning off
your computer when it is not in use for extended periods of time,
particularly at night and on weekends.
Simplified Chinese Class A Warning Notice (China Only)
On Class A systems, the following warning will appear near the regulatory
label:
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
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EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
This device belongs to Class B devices as described in EN 55022, unless
it is specifically stated that it is a Class A device on the specification
label. The following applies to devices in Class A of EN 55022 (radius of
protection up to 30 meters). The user of the device is obliged to take all
steps necessary to remove sources of interference to telecommunication
or other devices.
Pokud není na typovém štitku počítače uvedeno, že spadá do třídy
A podle EN 55022, spadá automaticky do třídy B podle EN 55022.
Pro zařízení zařazená do třídy A (ochranné pásmo 30m) podle
EN 55022 platí následující. Dojde−li k rušení telekomunikačních
nebo jinych zařízení, je uživatel povinen provést taková opatření,
aby rušení odstranil.
VCCI Notice (Japan Only)
Most Dell computers are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE).
However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some
configurations to Class A. ITE, including devices, expansion cards, printers,
input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, integrated into or
connected to the computer should match the electromagnetic environment
classification (Class A or B) of the computer.
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To determine which classification applies to your computer, examine the
regulatory labels/markings (see "VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark" and
"VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark") located on the bottom or back panel
of your computer. Once you have determined your computer’s VCCI
classification, read the appropriate VCCI notice.
Class A ITE
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control
Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If
this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may
arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective
actions.
VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark
If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your computer is a
Class A product:
VCCI
Class B ITE
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control
Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If
this equipment is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic
environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment
according to the instruction manual.
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VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark
If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your computer is a
Class B product:
MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only)
To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer
(or other Dell digital device), examine the Republic of Korean Ministry of
Information and Communications (MIC) registration labels located on
your computer (or other Dell digital device). The MIC label may be located
separately from the other regulatory marking applied to your product. Line
two of the label identifies the emissions class for the product—"(A)" for
Class A products or "(B)" for Class B products.
NOTE: MIC emissions requirements provide for two classifications:
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•Class A devices are for business purposes.
•Class B devices are for nonbusiness purposes.
Class A Device
Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with
regard to electromagnetic interference. If you find that this device is not
suitable for your use, you may exchange it for a nonbusiness-purpose device.
MIC Class A Regulatory Label
If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your computer is a
Class A product:
Class B Device
Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes
and may be used in any environment, including residential areas.
MIC Class B Regulatory Label
If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your computer is a
Class B product.
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