Panasonic 9TGCF-299 Users Manual

Supplementary Instructions

for Wireless LAN

This manual contains supplementary instructions regarding the use of the computer. It explains the cases where the operation of the computer differs from that in the Operating Instructions.

Your computer is equipped with Wireless LAN enabling you to communicate using radio frequencies.

For U.S.A.

Replace the “Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement” (		Operating Instructions “Read
Me First”) with the following.

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Note: 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to 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, the user is 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 receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning

To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral. Also, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

FCC RF Exposure Warning:

•This computer is provided with PC Card slots that could be used with wireless transmitter(s), which will be specifically recommended, when they become available. Other third-party wireless transmitter(s) have not been RF exposure evaluated for use with this computer and may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements.

•This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

•This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and minimum 1.5 cm spacing must be provided between antenna and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.

•This equipment may use multiple installed transmitters, which may be capable of simultaneous transmission.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP-5 (1-800-527-8675)

Information to the User

This product and your Health

This product, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this product however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.

Because this product operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, we believe this product is safe for use by consumers. 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 this product may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:

Using this product on board of airplanes, or

In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use this product prior to turning on the product.

Regulatory Information

We are not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this product. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification will be the responsibility of the user. We and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines.

Specifications

Wireless LAN module

Data transfer rates	IEEE802.11g : 54 Mbps/48 Mbps/36 Mbps/24 Mbps/18 Mbps/12 Mbps/9 Mbps/6 Mbps
	(automatically switched)
	IEEE802.11b : 11 Mbps/5.5 Mbps/2 Mbps/1 Mbps (automatically switched)
Standards supported	IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b
Transmission method	OFDM system, DSSS system
Wireless channels used	Channels 1 to 11
RF frequency band	2.412 GHz ~ 2.462 GHz