User’s Guide Appendix A
USA And Canada Safety Requirements And Notices
The FCC with its action in ET Docket 93-62 has adopted a safety standard for human
exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified
equipment. The Intel PRO/Wireless LAN MiniPCI Adapter products meet the Human
Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper
operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in
exposure substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits.
The following safety precautions should be observed:
• Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
• Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or
touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
• Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; if
not, the radio may be damaged.
Use in specific environments:
• The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed
by the safety directors of such environments.
• The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA).
• The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each
hospital.
Antenna use:
• In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, low gain integrated antennas should
be located at a minimum distance of 20 cm (8 inches) or more from the body of all
persons.
• High-gain, wall-mount, or mast-mount antennas are designed to be professionally
installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 30 cm (12 inches) or more
from body of all persons. Please contact your professional installer, VAR, or antenna
manufacturer for proper installation requirements.
Explosive Device Proximity Warning
Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near
unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been
modified to be qualified for such use.
Use On Aircraft Caution
Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency
wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.
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