Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time. Because the wireless devices (which may be embedded into your notebook) emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for use. Regardless of the power levels, care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation.
Measurements have been performed to show that the RF exposure is below what is considered safe limits; however care should be taken to make sure the user or bystanders keep the transmitter away from their body when the wireless device is transmitting. The transmitting antenna installed in the top third of the lid should be used in a manner to maintain 20 cm (8 inches) from user’s or bystander’s bodies.
The wireless devices installed in this system are intended to be used indoors. In some areas, use of these devices outdoors is prohibited.
Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices. Examples of common restrictions are listed below:
Warning | Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with |
| equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation |
| regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while |
| traveling in an airplane. 802.11b (also known as wireless |
| Ethernet or Wifi) and Bluetooth communication devices are |
| examples of devices that provide wireless communication. |
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Warning In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, Hospitals, and Oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. When in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device.
Warning If your notebook came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device, do not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields are in place and the notebook is fully assembled.
Caution Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Please contact Gateway for service.
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