Hardware
Hardware and Software Guide 1–21
Labels
The labels affixed to the computer provide information you
may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel
internationally with the computer.
✎The appearance and position of labels varies by model.
■Service tag—Provides the product name, serial number (s/n),
and other specifics about the computer. Have this information
available when you contact Customer Care. The service tag
label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
■Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the
Microsoft Windows Product Key. You may need the Product
Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This
certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
■Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the
computer. The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the
computer.
■Modem approval label—Provides regulatory information
about the modem and lists the agency approval markings
required by some of the countries in which the modem has
been approved for use. You may need this information when
traveling internationally. The modem approval label is affixed
on the inside of the memory module compartment cover.
■Wireless certification label(s)—Provide information about
optional wireless devices available on select models, and the
approval markings of some of the countries in which the
devices have been approved for use. An optional device may
be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or a
Bluetooth® device. If the computer model includes one or
more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are
included with the computer. You may need this information
when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels
are affixed on the inside of the Mini Card compartment cover.