Sierra Wireless MC5725-L User Manual
ThinkPad® Regulatory Notice for Wireless WAN adapter
Read first — regulatory information
Please read this document before you use the ThinkPad computer. Be sure to
also read ThinkPad Regulatory Notice, included with your computer.
ThinkPad computer complies with the radio frequency and safety standards
of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. You
must install and use your computer in strict accordance with the instructions
as described hereafter.
You cannot use the Wireless WAN Adapter Model: MC5725 and a Wireless
LAN adapter simultaneously. If one of the adapters has established the
connection to the network, the other will be disconnected automatically. To
confirm the status of the network connection, check the power status
indicators of your computer. For more information about the power status
indicators, see the “Power status indicators” section in Access Help.
Part Number: 42X3528
USA — Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
If your computer integrates the Wireless WAN adapter Model: MC5725, you
may connect it to the radiocommunication Public Network in the USA.
I. FCC ID of the wireless module
The Wireless WAN adapter (Model: MC5725) was certified under the FCC ID:
N7N-MC5725-L, but there is no FCC ID for the card shown on the enclosure
of your ThinkPad computer. Instead you will find an indicator pointing to the
location of the FCC ID on the bottom side of your ThinkPad computer. For
the location of the FCC ID indicator, see the "Location of the FCC ID and IC
Certification number label" in Access Help. The FCC ID is affixed on the
approved module installed in the Mini PCI Express Card slot.
For the location of the slot, see the "PCI Express Mini Card slots" section in
Access Help.
II. Installation of the approved wireless module
If no integrated wireless WAN Mini PCI Express Card has been preinstalled in
your ThinkPad computer, you can install one, provided by Lenovo as an
option. Plug the wireless card option into the Mini PCI Express Card slot.
For the installation procedure, see the "Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card
for wireless WA N connection" section in Access Help.
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Attention: The ThinkPad computers contain an authentication mechanism.
you install an unauthorized wireless WA N Mini PCI Express Card that is
If
not approved for use in your ThinkPad computer, the computer will not start,
but only displays an error message and emits beeps.
III. RF safety compliance
The total radiated energy from the antenna connected to the Wireless WAN
adapter (Model: MC5725), the Bluetooth module with its built-in antenna on
card (Model: J07H081), and the Wireless USB Card (Model: T60H990)
conforms to the FCC limit of the SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) requirement
regarding 47 CFR Part 2 section 1093. The maximum SAR values measured
for your ThinkPad computer were less 0.XXXW/Kg at 800MHz band and
0.XXXW/Kg at 1.9GHz band, when the ThinkPad computer was operated in a
conventional setting. The FCC limit is 1.6W/Kg.
For the location of the antenna, see the "About your computer" section in
Access Help.
IV. Emergency Calls
The Wireless WAN adapters embedded in the ThinkPad computer do not
support voice calls, hence their use for essential communication is not
possible, including emergency calls regarding the E911 rule.
V. Simultaneous use of RF transmitters
If your ThinkPad computer contains the Bluetooth module (Model: J07H081,
FCC ID: MCLJ07H081) or the Wireless USB Card (Model: T60H990, FCC ID:
MCLT60H990), the Wireless WAN module Model: MC5725 is approved for
simultaneous use with these radio devices.
Please make sure of the following conditions on use of these wireless features:
1. When you use any other RF option device, all other wireless features
including the above integrated devices in your ThinkPad computer are
required to be turned off.
2. Users must follow the RF Safety instructions on wireless option devices
that are included in the RF option device’s user’s manual.
Electronic emission notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
v Model: MC5725
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
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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:
v Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
v Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
v Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
v Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help.
Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized
changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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:
Lenovo (United States) Inc.
5241 Paramount Parkway
Morrisville, NC 27650
Telephone: (919) 254-0532
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Trademarks
The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other
countries, or both:
Lenovo
ThinkPad
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service
marks of others.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
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Location of the FCC ID and IC Certification number label
There is no FCC ID or IC Certification number for the PCI Express Mini Card shown on the enclosure of
your ThinkPad® computer. Instead you will find an indicator pointing to the location of the FCC ID and the
IC Certification number for the installed transmitter card on the bottom side of your ThinkPad as shown
below. The FCC ID and IC Certification number label is affixed on the card installed in the Mini PCI Express
Card slot of your ThinkPad computer.
The wording of the label may vary depending on the model.
Note:
For ThinkPad T61 14.1-inch, click here
For ThinkPad T61 15.4-inch widescreen, click here
For ThinkPad T61 14.1-inch widescreen and ThinkPad R61 14.1-inch widescreen, click here
For ThinkPad R61 15.4-inch widescr e en , click here
ThinkPad T61 14.1-inch
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ThinkPad T61 15.4-inch widescreen
ThinkPad T61 & R61 14.1-inch widescreen
ThinkPad R61 15.4-inch widescreen
If no integrated wireless PCI Express Mini Card has been preinstalled in your ThinkPad computer, you can
install one. To do this, follow the procedure in Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for
wireless LAN connection or Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN connection.
Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN connection
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Before you start, print these instructions.
Some ThinkPad models have a PCI Express Mini Card slot for connection to a wireless WAN. To replace
the PCI Express Mini Card with a new one, follow the procedure below.
To find the position of the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN connection in your computer, click here
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Danger:
During electrical storms, do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the the telephone
outlet on the wall.
Danger:
Electric current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid
shock hazard, disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot.
Attention:
Before you start installing a PCI Express Mini Card, touch a metal table or a grounded
metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage
the card.
z To replace the PCI Express Mini Card in a ThinkPad T61 14.1-inch model, a ThinkPad T6 1 14.1-
inch widescreen model, and a ThinkPad R61 14.1-inch widescreen model, click here
z To replace the PCI Express Mini Card in a ThinkPad T61 15.4-inch widescreen model, click here.
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For the ThinkPad T61 14.1-inch, ThinkPad T61 14.1-inch widescreen, and ThinkPad R61 14.1-inch
widescreen models
To replace the PCI Express Mini Card, do as follows:
Turn off the computer; then disconnect the ac adapter and all cables from the computer. Wait for a few
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minutes, till the inside of the computer cools, before you start the following procedures.
Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
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Remove the battery
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Remove the keyboard
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14.1-inch widescreen model, you must lift up the bracket first, as shown in the drawing.
If your computer is either a ThinkPad T61 14.1-inch widescreen model or a ThinkPad R61
Note:
If a tool for removing connectors is included in the package with the new card, use it to disconnect the
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cables from the card
connectors with your fingers and gently unplugging them. Remove the screws
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. If no such tool is included, disconnect the cables
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by picking up the
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. The card pops up
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