Socket CF Card User Manual

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CF Card
with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
User’s Guide
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5/2008 Document # 6410-00171 S
Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2008 Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved.
Socket, the Socket logo and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc. Mobility Friendly is a trademark of Socket Mobile, Inc. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Socket Mobile, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.
The CF Card includes technology licensed under United States Patent Nos. 7,003,627.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Mobile is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice.
Feel free to contact Socket Mobile at:
Socket Mobile, Inc.
39700 Eureka Court Newark, CA 94560-4808 USA
Other than the above, Socket Mobile can assume no responsibility for anything resulting from the application of information contained in this manual.
Socket Mobile requests that you refrain from any applications of the CF Card that are not described in this manual. Socket Mobile also requests that you refrain from disassembling the CF Card. Disassembly will void the product warranty.
You can track new product releases, software updates and technical bulletins by visiting the Socket Mobile website at:
www.socketmobile.com.
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Table of Contents
COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2 1 | INTRODUCTION 4
System Requirements 4 Package Contents 5 Product Registration 5
2 | INSTALLATION 6
STEP 1: Install the Software 6 STEP 2: Insert the Card 9
APPENDICES
A | SPECIFICATIONS 10 B | SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 11 C | GLOSSARY 14 D | TROUBLESHOOTING 17 E | TECHNICAL SUPPORT 19
LIMITED WARRANTY 21 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 25
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1 | INTRODUCTION
The Socket Mobile CF Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology makes it easy to add Bluetooth 2.0 technology with Enhanced Data Rates (EDR) to a Pocket PC or other Windows Mobile-based device. The CF Card is perfect for connecting Pocket PCs wirelessly to a variety of Bluetooth enabled devices.
With the card, you can connect your Windows Mobile-based device to Bluetooth enabled devices such as:
Bar code scanners
GPS receivers
Desktop, laptop, tablet PCs
LAN access points
The CF Card is the only plug-in card to incorporate all Bluetooth components, including the antenna, within the CompactFlash Type I form factor. Compact card design means increased portability and less chance of damage during usage. The CF Card fits entirely within a CompactFlash slot.
System Requirements
Device requirements:
Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC or Windows Mobile 6 Classic
Available CF slot
Microsoft Bluetooth stack
If your host computer is running Windows 2000 or XP, software installation requires ActiveSync 4.0 or greater for Window Mobile 5.0 and ActiveSync 4.5 of greater for Windows Mobile 6. Download it free from:
If your host computer is running Windows Vista, software installation requires the Windows Mobile Device Center. Download it free from the Microsoft website.
www.socketmobile.com/activesync
Mobile phones and modems
Printers
PDAs
Faxes
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Package Contents
The product package includes these items:
CF Card (CompactFlash Type I)
Software installation CD
Booklets with copyright, warranty, and regulatory compliance
information
Product Registration
Socket Mobile highly recommends that all customers register their Socket Mobile products. Registered users receive the following benefits:
Priority for technical support
Special offers for future products and product updates
The latest new product information
Register online at: www.socketmobile.com/support/support/new.
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2 | INSTALLATION
This chapter explains how to install the software and hardware for the CF Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology.
STEP 1: Install the Software
ADVANCED USERS: Refer to the README file for CAB installation instructions.
Note: If your mobile computer has a built-in Bluetooth radio, installing the software will disable the built-in radio. To re­enable the built-in radio, you must remove the Socket Mobile software by tapping Start | Settings | Remove Programs and using the utility.
IMPORTANT!!! Follow these steps to install the software BEFORE inserting the card.
1. Use a serial/USB cable or cradle to make an active connection
between the mobile computer and a host PC.
If your host computer is running Windows Vista, use the
Windows Mobile Device Center.
If your host computer is running Windows 2000/XP,
ActiveSync 4.0 or greater is required for Windows Mobile
5.0 and ActiveSync 4.5 or greater is required for Windows Mobile 6.
2. Insert the Socket installation CD into the host PC.
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3. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD
drive. In the CD contents, click on Setup.exe
4. The Setup Center will launch in your browser. Follow the
instructions on your screen to begin the software installation.
Read the information in the first screen and click
Installation in the left margin.
In the Main Page, click Install.
5. A file download dialog will appear from your web browser.
Internet Explorer: In the File Download dialog, click Run. When
a dialog reports that the publisher is unknown, click Run.
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Firefox: In the file opening dialog, click Save File. In the
Downloads list, click Open.
Note: If your web browser warns that you are opening an EXE file, continue opening the file anyways.
6. The installation wizard will begin. Follow the wizard to install
the software on your Windows Mobile-based device.
7. After installation, you will be prompted to soft reset your
device. Tap ok. Soft reset your device by pressing the reset button.
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STEP 2: Insert the Card
IMPORTANT! Do NOT insert the card upside down or shove the card in too hard. Damage may occur!
Insert the card into your device’s CompactFlash slot. Make sure the card is right-side up. Push the card all the way in. When properly inserted, the CF Card will be fully contained within the slot.
IMPORTANT! For instructions on using the CF Card to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices, please refer the user documentation for the Microsoft Bluetooth software included with your mobile computer.
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Appendix A
Specifications
Physical Characteristics:
Dimensions: 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm Mass: 10 g
Environmental Specifications:
Operating Temperature: 32 to 113°F ( 0 to 45°C) Storage Temperature: -4 to 131°F (-20 to 55°C) Operating/Storage Humidity: 90% maximum non-condensing
Bluetooth Specifications:
Bluetooth Protocol: Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Chipset: CSR BC04-EXT Antenna Type: Integrated Radio Range: Class 2 Bluetooth: Up to 30 ft (10 m) depending
on environment Data Rate: Up to 1.8 Mbps Sensitivity: -80 dBm typical
Selectable Channels: 79 Frequency Range: 2.45 GHz ISM band, FHSS Topology: Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint Power Consumption: 3.3 VDC, 100 mA maximum (normal
operation) Output Power: 4 dBm maximum Security: Data encryption
Software Compatibility: Microsoft Bluetooth stack for Windows Mobile
Operating System Support:
Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC, Windows Mobile 6 Classic
Software Included: INF file
Warranty: CompactFlash Card: One year
Certification:
FCC: Part 15, Class B Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, Bluetooth QD ID B013455 ETS EN300 328, ETS EN300 826 CompactFlash Spec. 2.0
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Appendix B
Safety and Usage Tips
About Bluetooth and Health
Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to use short-range radio signals to connect a variety of devices, such as mobile phones, Pocket PCs, notebook computers, printers, LAN access points, and many other devices at home or work. These radio signals replace the cables that have traditionally connected these devices.
Bluetooth enabled products have small radio transmitters and receivers. Output power is normally very low, only 1 mW (1/1000 of a watt). This gives a working range of approximately 10 meters.
The maximum exposure levels from Bluetooth enabled products are far below recommended safety guidelines. At most, typical Bluetooth enabled devices (1mW) reach only one percent of the prescribed safety levels.
Product Care
Do not expose your product to liquid, moisture or extreme
humidity.
Do not expose your product to extreme high or low
temperatures.
Do not expose your product to lit candles, cigarettes, or cigars,
or to open flames, etc.
Do not drop, throw or try to bend the product, as rough
treatment could damage it.
Do not paint your product, as the paint could obstruct parts
and prevent normal use.
Do not attempt to disassemble your product: a broken
warranty seal will void the warranty. The product does not contain consumer serviceable components. Should your Socket card need service, please contact Socket Mobile technical support at:
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Treat your product with care. Keep in a clean and dust-free
place.
Changes or modifications of this product, not expressly
approved by Socket Mobile, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Antenna Care
Do not place a metallic shield around your Socket card since it will reduce the radio transmission efficiency.
Efficient Use
For optimum performance, please make sure that there is no metal surrounding your Socket card.
Driving
RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles, such as car stereo, safety equipment, etc. Check with your vehicle manufacturer’s representative to be sure that your CF Card will not affect the electronic system in your vehicle.
Aircraft
Turn off your card antenna before boarding any aircraft.
To prevent interference with communications systems, you
must not use your Socket card while the plane is in the air.
Do not use it on the ground without permission from the
crew.
Radio Frequency Exposure
Your CF Card is a radio transmitter and receiver. When in operation, it communicates with a Bluetooth equipped mobile phone, mobile computer or other device by receiving and transmitting radio frequency (RF) magnetic fields in the frequency range 2400 to 2500 MHz. The output power of the radio transmitter is 0.001 Watt.
The CF Card is designed to be in compliance with the RF exposure limits set by national authorities and international health agencies
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when installed or used separately from other antennas
or radio transmitters.
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Examples of RF exposure standards and guidelines:
ICNIRP, “Guidelines for limiting exposure to time-varying electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields (up to 300 GHz)”, International Commission on Non-
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Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), Health Physics, vol. 74, pp 494-533, April
1998.
99/519/EC, EU Council Recommendation on the limitation of exposure to the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 Hz – 300 GHz, Official Journal of the European Communities, July 12, 1999.
ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, “Safety levels with respect to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz”, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., New York, 1991.
FCC Report and Order, ET Docket 93-62, FCC 96-326, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), August 1996.
Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure) Standard 1999, Australian Communications Authority (ACA), May 1999.
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Appendix C
Glossary
A-B
authentication The process of verifying the device at the other
end of a connection by entering a passkey.
band A range of frequencies or wavelengths used in radio
transmission.
Baud rate In telecommunications and electronics, the rate of the
digital signal, measured in the number of distinct signaling
events per second.
Bluetooth A wireless technology for communicating data and
voice, based on a low-cost, short-range radio connection or
Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).
Bluetooth Class The type of Bluetooth technology, as defined
by its radio range, power consumption, etc. There are Classes 1,
2 and 3.
Bluetooth Device Address (MAC address) A unique 3-bit
address that identifies a device
Bluetooth Device Name (Friendly Name) A name assigned to
a device either by the manufacturer or the end user.
Bonding/partnership The process of establishing a new
relationship between devices.
C-D
CompactFlash (CF) A physical interface format for a plug-in
card device that measures about 43 mm x 36 mm. The thickness
varies, depending on whether it is a Type I or II CF card.
COM port A type of physical interface for transferring data.
connectable Ready for connections and able to send/receive
data to another Bluetooth enabled device.
device discovery The process of searching for other Bluetooth
enabled devices in range. During the search, information of
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other devices is retrieved, including the Bluetooth device
address, device class, device name, etc.
device type/class The type of Bluetooth device, such as printer,
phone, serial device, etc.
discoverable Visible to other Bluetooth enabled devices in
range.
DUN (Dial-up Networking) A Bluetooth profile that provides
Internet access through a modem.
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EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) A feature of the Bluetooth version
2 specification that enables data rates up to 3 Mbps. The
previous version of Bluetooth, version 1.2, allowed a maximum
data rate of 1Mbps.
encryption A method of protecting data by scrambling it up
and making it hard to read.
Favorite Device A default device, chosen by the end user, for a
specific Bluetooth class.
firmware Software embedded in a hardware device.
frequency hopping A method of transmitting radio signals
among many frequency channels.
IrDA (Infrared Data Association) The short range exchange of
data over infrared light.
ISM (Industrial, Scientific, Medical) The radio band allowed
for industrial, scientific, and medical devices. Bluetooth
technology uses this radio band.
L-P
pairing The process of establishing a new Bluetooth relationship
between devices. The process is begun from an initiator device
and must be accepted by an acceptor device.
passcode/passkey A number used to identify and validate
(authenticate) another device and create a trusted relationship.
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piconet An ad hoc network of up to eight devices connected
using Bluetooth technology.
R-T
RF (Radio Frequency) The frequency at which a radio wave
travels.
Serial Port Profile A Bluetooth profile that provides serial
communications for transferring data, such as for connecting
to GPS receivers, bar code scanners, etc.
service A profile or function supported by a Bluetooth enabled
device, such as printing, dial-up networking, etc.
service class The type of Bluetooth service supported by a
device.
Service Discovery The process of discovering services supported
by a specific Bluetooth enabled device.
trusted Successfully exchanged and verified passkeys with
another Bluetooth enabled device.
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Appendix D
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM: When I insert the CF Card, I get a message that
says Unrecognized Card.
POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION
You did not install the software for the CF Card yet.
SYMPTOM: My mobile computer cannot find any Bluetooth
enabled devices nearby.
POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION
You are too far from other Bluetooth enabled devices.
The Bluetooth enabled device(s) nearby are not turned on. The Bluetooth enabled device(s) are not in discoverable mode (i.e., they are not visible to other Bluetooth devices).
Remove the card and install the software.
Move closer to the other Bluetooth enabled device(s), within a range of 10 meters. Turn on the Bluetooth enabled device(s) you wish to find. Set the Bluetooth enabled device(s) to discoverable mode. If needed, consult your device’s user documentation.
SYMPTOM: My mobile computer keeps powering down to
protect memory contents.
POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION
Your mobile computer’s battery is low.
Recharge the battery.
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SYMPTOM: When I try to connect my phone and mobile
computer, the phone thinks that I am using a different mobile computer that I previously paired with the phone.
POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION
The phone remembers the name and device address of the last mobile computer it paired with using your CF Card.
Manually delete the pairing from your phone. Refer to your phone’s user documentation for instructions.
SYMPTOM: After I soft reset my device, a message balloon
reports that a new modem is found.
POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION
Your device mistakes the CF Card for a modem.
Ignore the balloon.
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Appendix E
Technical Support
Socket On-Demand Support (SOS)
Socket On-Demand Support (SOS) is a virtual technical support assistant that focuses in on your specific question to provide the specific answers you need. SOS provides the quickest turnaround time and is the best place to start for technical support.
To access SOS, visit:
If SOS cannot answer your inquiry, you can submit your question to a technical support engineer after the session. Your interaction session will be saved for reference to better serve you.
Note: To help expedite live technical support, you will be asked to register your product and provide some information about your system configuration and environment.
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Technical Support
IMPORTANT! To obtain technical support for your product, you must first register your product online at
www.socketmobile.com/support/support/new
After product registration, log in and click on the Technical Support tab. Click on Create New Ticket to submit an online
request.
If we are unable to resolve your support inquiry via email, we can arrange for a technical support engineer to call you at a specific time. Log in anytime to check the status of your request.
Please refrain from disassembling the CompactFlash card. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.
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Limited Warranty
Socket Mobile, Inc. warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for one (1) year from the date of purchase.
EXCLUDES: Consumables such as batteries, removable cables, cases, straps, chargers, and CF-to-PC Card adapters (90 day coverage only)
Incompatibility is not a defect covered by the Socket Mobile warranty. During the warranty period, Socket Mobile will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge when furnished with proof of retail purchase, provided that you deliver the product to Socket Mobile or to an authorized Socket Mobile Service Center.
The returned product must be accompanied by a return material authorization (RMA) number issued by Socket Mobile or by an Socket Mobile Authorized Service Center. If you ship the product, you must use the original container or equivalent and you must pay the shipping charges to Socket Mobile. Socket Mobile will pay surface shipping charges back to any location in the contiguous United States. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable.
Socket Mobile may, at its option, replace or repair the product with new or reconditioned parts and the returned product becomes the property of Socket Mobile. Socket Mobile warrants the repaired or replaced products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for ninety (90) days after the return shipping date, or for the remainder of the original warranty period, whichever is greater.
This warranty does not cover the replacement of products damaged by abuse, accident, misuse or misapplication, nor as a result of service or modification other than by Socket Mobile. This warranty is void if you install batteries into the product that were not supplied by Socket Mobile.
SOCKET MOBILE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Some states do not allow limitation of implied warranties, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so that
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the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This product may contain fully tested, recycled parts, warranted as if new.
For warranty information, please visit: www.socketmobile.com/support
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Limited Software Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY. Socket Mobile warrants that the original disk or CD ROM is free from defects for 90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE.
CUSTOMER REMEDIES. The entire liability of Socket Mobile and your exclusive remedy shall be, at the option of Socket Mobile, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet the Socket Mobile Limited Warranty and which is returned to Socket Mobile with a copy of your receipt. Any replacement SOFTWARE will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer. THESE REMEDIES ARE NOT AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
NO OTHER WARRANTIES. Socket Mobile disclaims all other warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the SOFTWARE and the accompanying written materials. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have others which vary from state to state.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In no event shall Socket Mobile or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the SOFTWARE, even if Socket Mobile has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.
EXPORT LAW ASSURANCES. You may not use or otherwise export or reexport the SOFTWARE except as authorized by United States law and laws of the jurisdiction in which the SOFTWARE was obtained. In particular, but without limitation, none of the SOFTWARE may be used or otherwise exported or reexported (a) into (or to a national or resident of) a United States embargoed country or (b) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department’s list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Table of Denial Orders. By using the SOFTWARE, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under control of, or a national or resident of any such country or on any such list.
GOVERNMENT END USERS. If the SOFTWARE is supplied to the U. S. Government, the SOFTWARE is classified as “restricted computer software” as defined in clause 52.227-19 of the FAR. The U. S.
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Government ‘s rights to the SOFTWARE are as provided in clause 52.227­19 of the FAR.
CONTROLLING LAW AND SEVERABILITY. This License shall be governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, the remainder of this License shall continue in full force and effect.
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Regulatory Compliance
The Socket Mobile CF Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology is designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required. This product is type approved — users are not required to obtain license or authorization before using.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following 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.
This equipment is also ETS EN300 328 and ETS EN300 826 compliant. 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 instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.
This equipment generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied: (1) Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the system in any way, and (2) connecting external antennas to the card is prohibited. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter.
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 may try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the radio or
television.
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Increase the distance separating the equipment and the
receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different branch
circuit than that of the receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
The user may find the following booklet helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
NOTE: To comply with FCC exposure requirements, this device is approved for operations in a user’s hand when there is a distance of 20 cm or more between the device antenna and the user’s body.
CE Marking & European Union Compliance
Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with a CEMark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes (EN), as follows. Amendments to these Directives or ENs are included: Normes (EN), as follows:
Applicable Directives:
Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
1999/5/EC
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
Applicable Standards:
EN 55 022 – Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio
Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.
EN 50 082-1 – Electromagnetic Compatibility – General
Immunity Standard, Part 1: Residential, Commercial, Light Industry.
IEC 801.2 – Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial
Process Measurement and Control Equipment, Part 2: Electrostatic Discharge Requirements.
IEC 801.3 – Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial
Process Measurement and Control Equipment, Part 3: Radiated Electromagnetc Field Requirements.
IEC 801.4 - Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process
Measurement and Control Equipment, Part 4: Electrical Fast Transients Requirements.
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EN 60 950 + Amd 1 + Amd 2 – Safety of Information
Technology Equipment Including Business Equipment.
Product Disposal
Your device should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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