IBM THINKPAD R50 series User manual

FCC Test Report (Class II), FCC ID: ANO20020201CLK Document Number: FCC 19-0238-0
Prepared by S. Motoki
User’s Manual
(for ThinkPad R50 Series)
The attachment is the user’s manual of the specified host device (IBM ThinkPad R50 Series).
The descriptions on page 6 through 10 are relating to the regulatory notice on the FCC Part 15,
Subpart C.

Part Number: 13N5912
Regulatory Notice for ThinkPad
®
R50 Series
This notice is a supplementary document of the ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide.
Please read this document before you use the ThinkPad R50 Series computer.
The ThinkPad R50 Series computer complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any
country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. You are requested to install and use
your ThinkPad computer in strict accordance with the instructions as described hereafter.
Réglementation concernant les ordinateurs ThinkPad
R50 Series
Le présent document complète le manuel ThinkPad R50 Series - Guide de maintenance et d’identification des
incidents.
L’ordinateur ThinkPad R50 Series est conforme aux normes de radiofréquence et de sécurité en vigueur
dans les pays ou régions où son utilisation sans fil a été acceptée. L’ordinateur doit être installé et utilisé
conformément aux instructions fournies ci-après. Avant d’utiliser votre ordinateur ThinkPad R50,
veuillez lire ce document.
Hinweis zu Einheiten für denThinkPad R50 Series
Dieser Hinweis ergänzt die Informationen im Handbuch ThinkPad R50 - Service und Fehlerbehebung.
Der ThinkPad R50 erfüllt die Funkfrequenz- und Sicherheitsstandards der Länder und Regionen, in
denen er für die Verwendung als drahtlose Einheit zugelassen ist. Der ThinkPad R50 muss exakt wie
nachfolgend beschrieben installiert und verwendet werden. Lesen Sie unbedingt die entsprechenden
Informationen in diesem Dokument, bevor Sie den ThinkPad R50 verwenden.
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Aviso de regulación para ThinkPad R50 Series
Este aviso es un documento adicional del manual ThinkPad R50 Series Guía de servicio y de resolución de
problemas.
El sistema ThinkPad R50 Series satisface los estándares de seguridad y de frecuencia de radio de
cualquier país o región en el que se haya aprobado su utilización para conexiones inalámbricas. Se
solicita al usuario que instale y utilice el sistema ThinkPad siguiendo estrictamente las instrucciones que
se describen a continuación. Antes de utilizar el sistema ThinkPad R50, lea este documento.
Informazioni importanti sul ThinkPad R50 Series
Queste informazioni importanti costituiscono un documento integrativo della Guida all’assistenza e alla
risoluzione dei problemi per ThinkPad R50 Series.
L’elaboratore ThinkPad R50 è conforme agli standard di sicurezza e di frequenza radio di ciascun paese
in cui è stato approvato per l’utilizzo della tecnologia senza fili. È, quindi, necessario installare ed
utilizzare l’elaboratore ThinkPad in stretta osservanza alle istruzioni di seguito riportate. Prima di
utilizzare l’elaboratore ThinkPad R50, leggere il presente documento.
ThinkPad R50 Series- tietokoneen yhteyksien käyttöä
koskeva huomautus
Tämä asiakirja on ThinkPad R50 Series -tietokone,Käyttö ja vianmääritys -julkaisun lisäosa.
ThinkPad R50 Series -tietokone on sen maan tai alueen radiotaajuus- ja turvallisuusstandardien
mukainen, jossa se on hyväksytty langattomien yhteyksien käyttöä varten. Käyttäjän tulee asentaa
ThinkPad-tietokone ja käyttää sitä jäljempänä esitettyjen ohjeiden mukaisesti. Ennen kuin aloitat
ThinkPad R50 -tietokoneen käytön, lue tämä asiakirja.
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Kennisgeving voor ThinkPad R50 Series
Deze kennisgeving is een aanvulling op de publicatie ThinkPad R50 Series Service en probleemoplossing.
De ThinkPad R50 Series voldoet aan de standaards voor radiofrequenties en veiligheid in elk land of
gebied waarin deze computer is goedgekeurd voor draadloos gebruik. U wordt verzocht uw
ThinkPad-computer te installeren en te gebruiken in strikte overeenstemming met de instructies hierna
beschreven. Lees dit document voordat u de ThinkPad R50-computer gaat gebruiken.
Bemækning vedr. ThinkPad R50 Serie-computeren
Denne bemærkning er et supplement til bogen ThinkPad R50 Serie Guide til service og fejlfinding.
ThinkPad R50 Serie-computeren overholder de radiofrekvens- og sikkerhedsstandarder i de lande og
områder, hvor den er godkendt til trådløs brug. Du skal installere og bruge ThinkPad-computeren i nøje
overensstemmelse med instruktionerne i de følgende afsnit. Læs dette dokument, før du bruger
ThinkPad R50-computeren.
Merknad for ThinkPad R50 Series
Denne merknaden kommer i tillegg til opplysningene i ThinkPad R50 Series Håndbok for service og
problemløsing.
ThinkPad R50 Series-maskinen er i overensstemmelse med standardene for radiofrekvenssignaler og
sikkerhet i alle land eller regioner der den er godkjent for trådlø bruk. Du blir bedt om å installere og
bruke ThinkPad-maskinen i henhold til instruksjonene som følger. Du må lese dette dokumentet før du
bruker ThinkPad R50-maskinen.
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Bestämmelser för ThinkPad R50 Series
Det här dokumentet kompletterar informationen i handboken ThinkPad R50 Series Service och felsökning.
ThinkPad R50 Series uppfyller radiokommunikations- och säkerhetsnormerna i de länder och regioner
där datorn har godkänts för trådlös användning. Användarna måste installera och använda sina
ThinkPad-datorer i enlighet med respektive lands bestämmelser om radiokommunikation. Läs det här
dokumentet innan du använder ThinkPad R50-datorn.
Aviso Regulador para ThinkPad R50 Series
Este aviso é um documento complementar do Guia de Serviços eResolução de Problemas do ThinkPad R50
Series .
O computador ThinkPad R50 Series está de acordo com a freqüência de radio e com os padrões de
segurança de qualquer país ou região em que seu uso sem fio tenha sido aprovado.
Recomendamos que você instale e utilize seu computador ThinkPad exatamente conforme as instruções,
conforme descrito daqui por diante. Antes de utilizar seu computador ThinkPad R50, leia este
documento.
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USA — Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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.
User installable wireless modules
vMini-PCI Cards
- Intel
®
PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter
- IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
vCommunication Daughter Card (CDC)
- IBM Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem
i) FCC ID of wireless modules
There is no FCC ID for Mini-PCI Cards shown on the enclosure of your ThinkPad computer. Instead you
will find an indicator pointing the location of the FCC ID at the bottom side of your ThinkPad computer
as shown below in the figure i-1). Also the location of the FCC ID’s indicator for CDC is shown by the
figure i-2). The FCC IDs are affixed on each approved module installed in the Mini-PCI Card slot or the
CDC slot.
i-1) Mini-PCI Cards (FCC ID: ANO20020201CLK or ANO20030400LEG)
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i-2) CDC (FCC ID: ANO20020100MTN)
ii) Installation of approved wireless modules
If no integrated wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card or RF CDC module is preinstalled in your ThinkPad
computer, you can install one, provided by IBM as an option. Please plug the option wireless card into
the Mini-PCI Card slot or CDC slot located under the keyboard of your ThinkPad computer as shown
below.
Attention for the authentication mechanism
If you install an unauthorized wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card or RF CDC module that is not approved to
use for the ThinkPad R50 Series computer, the computer does not start, but only displays an error
message and emits beeps.
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iii) The FCC RF safety requirement
The radiated output power of the Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Cards or RF CDC module authorized to use
for the ThinkPad R50 Series computer is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
Nevertheless, the ThinkPad R50 Series computer shall be used in such a manner that the potential for
human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows:
Caution: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least
20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCI
Card built in to the screen section and all persons. You are not allowed to disable “standby mode”
for the power management function, if you cannot maintain the sufficient antenna separation (at least
20 cm) in any case the LCD is left opened or closed.
Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter (FCC ID: ANO20020201CLK)
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IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter (FCC ID: ANO20030400LEG)
Note: The transmission diversity function is implemented for the Card (FCC ID: ANO20030400LEG).
The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. One of the
antennas is selected automatically or manually (by users) to have good quality of
radiocommunication.
IBM Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem (FCC ID: ANO20020100MTN)
Note: The antenna of IBM Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem is located on the bottom of the
computer lid. Transmitted energy from the Bluetooth device is very low compared to other RF
devices. Therefore a 20 cm separation from the Bluetooth antenna is not required.
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Use of wireless options
Your ThinkPad computer is approved for use of one of the granted Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Cards
together with the granted Bluetooth module in the CDC slot. Also you can use “Bluetooth PC Card II”
option in the PC Card slot simultaneously. Please make sure of the following conditions on use of these
wireless features.
1. Visit the IBM site at www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-43693.html and confirm the updated list of
RF option devices that have been approved to cooperate with the integrated wireless feature.
2. When you use any other RF option device that is not listed on the IBM site, all other wireless
features including the integrated transmitter in your ThinkPad computer are required to be turned
off.
3. Users are requested to follow the RF Safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included
in the RF option device’s user’s manual.
iv) Radio Frequency interference requirements
vThis device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range.
FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the
potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
vHigh power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands.
These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device.
vAn improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your
warranty. Refer to the “Appendix D. Notices, Electronic emission notices” of the ThinkPad R50 Series
Service and Troubleshooting Guide for more detail.
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Canada — Industry Canada (IC)
Certification number
The certification number of Industry Canada for each approved Mini-PCI wireless card or RF
Communication Daughter Card (CDC) is affixed on each module installed in the Mini-PCI Card slot or
the CDC slot as shown below.
The applied wireless cards are:
vIBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter, “IC: 349E-PH12127E”
vIntel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter, “IC: 349E-WM3B2100”
vIBM Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem, “IC: 349E-BMDC200”
Attention for the authentication mechanism
You can install or remove each wireless feature by yourself. If you install an unauthorized wireless
adapter that is not approved for use with the ThinkPad R50 Series computer, the computer does not
start, but only displays an error message and emits beeps.
Low power license-exempt radiocommunication devices (RSS-210)
a. Common information
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
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b. Operation in 2.4 GHz band
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and
away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is
installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
c. Operation in 5 GHz band
vThe device for the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful
interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
vHigh power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of 5250–5350 MHz
and 5650–5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LELAN
(Licence-Exempt Local Area Network) devices.
Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102)
ThinkPad R50 Series computers employ low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of
Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s
Web site at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb
Numéro d’homologation
Le numéro d’homologation d’Industrie Canada pour chaque carte Mini-PCI sans fil homologuée ou carte
RF CDC (Communication Daughter Card) est indiqué sur chaque module installé dans l’emplacement
Mini-PCI Card ou CDC comme illustré ci-dessous.
Les cartes sans fil applicables sont les suivantes:
vIBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter, “IC: 349E-PH12127E”
vIntel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter, “IC: 349E-WM3B2100”
vIBM Integrated Bluetooth avec modem 56K, “IC: 349E-BMDC200”
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Remarque relative au mécanisme d’authentification
Vous pouvez installer ou désinstaller tout dispositif sans fil. Si vous installez une carte sans fil qui n’est
pas homologuée pour l’ordinateur ThinkPad R50 Series, l’ordinateur ne démarrera pas; un message
d’erreur sera affiché et des bips sonores seront émis.
Remarque relative aux appareils de communication radio de faible puissance sans licence (RSS-210)
Le fonctionnement de ce type d’appareil est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. Cet appareil ne doit pas perturber les communications radio, et
2. cet appareil doit supporter toute perturbation, y compris les perturbations qui pourraient provoquer
son dysfonctionnement.
Fonctionnement dans la bande 2.4 GHz
Afin d’éviter toute perturbation des communications radio des appareils sous licence, cet appareil devra
uniquement être utilisé en intérieur et à distance de toute fenêtre afin de garantir une protection
maximale. Tout équipement (ou toute antenne émettrice associée) installé en extérieur devra faire l’objet
d’une licence.
Fonctionnement dans la bande 5 GHz
vTout appareil destiné à la bande 5150–5250 MHz devra être exclusivement utilisé en intérieur afin de
réduire les risques de perturbations électromagnétiques gênantes sur les systémes de satellite mobile
dans un même canal.
vLes radars à forte puissance sont désignés comme les utilisateurs principaux (c’est-à-dire qu’ils sont
prioritaires) des bandes 5250–5350 MHz et 5650–5850 MHz. Ils peuvent provoquer des perturbations
électromagnétiques sur les appareils de type LELAN (réseau de communication local sans licence) ou
les endommager.
Exposition des êtres humains aux champs radioélectriques (RF) (RSS-102)
Le ThinkPad R50 Series utilise des antennes intégrales à faible gain qui n’émettent pas un champ
électromagnétique supérieur aux normes imposées par le Ministére de la santé canadien pour la
population. Consultez le Safety Code 6 sur le site Web du Ministére de la santé canadien à l’adresse
“www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb”.
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Telecommunication notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Telephone Company
Requirements (Part 68 of the FCC Rules)
1. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any
person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message
via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page
of the transmission, the date and time it is sent, and an identification of
the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and
the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other
entity, or individual.
In order to program this information into your computer, you should be
sure to follow the installation instructions for your fax software package.
2. The built-in modem is built into the ThinkPad computer. It complies with
Part 68 of the FCC Rules. A label is affixed to the bottom of the computer
that contains, among other things, the FCC registration number, USOC,
and Ringer Equivalency Number (REN) for this equipment. If these
numbers are requested, look at the label and provide this information to
your telephone company.
3. The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect
to your telephone line and still have those devices ring when your number
is called. In most, but not all, areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you
may connect to your line, as determined by the REN (REN:0.7), you
should call your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN
for your calling area.
4. If the built-in modem causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will
notify you in advance. But, if advance notice isn’t practical, you will be
notified as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC.
5. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment,
operations, or procedures that could affect the proper operation of your
equipment. If they do, you will be given advance notice so as to give you
an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.
6. If you experience trouble with this built-in modem, contact your IBM
Authorized Seller, or the IBM Corporation, 500 Columbus Avenue,
Thornwood, NY 10594, 1-800-772-2227, for repair/warranty information.
The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from
the network until the problem has been corrected, or until you are sure the
equipment is not malfunctioning.
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7. No customer repairs are possible to the modem. If you experience trouble
with this equipment, contact your Authorized Seller or the IBM
Corporation for information.
8. The modem may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone
company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Contact your
state public utility commission or corporation commission for information.
9. When ordering network interface (NI) service from the Local Exchange
Carrier, specify service arrangement USOC RJ11C.
Fax Branding
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any
person to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines,
to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the
top of or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the
transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business
or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone
number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.
(The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other
number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.)
Industry Canada requirements
Notice
The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification
means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications networks
protective, operational, and safety requirements. The Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to
be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The
equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of
communication. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a
single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified
connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware
that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of
service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian
maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs of alterations
made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the
equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water
pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be
particularly important in rural areas.
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Caution
Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should
contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as
appropriate.
The Ringer Equivalent Number (REN:0.3) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be
connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may
consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the
sum of the Ringer Equivalence Number of all the devices does not exceed 5.
Avis
L’étiquette du ministère de l’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué.
Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme à certaines normes de
protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications. Le
Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction
de l’utilisateur.
Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le
raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale de télécommunication. Le
matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de
raccordement. Dans certains cas, les fils intérieurs de l’entreprise utilisés pour
un service individuel à ligne unique peuvent être prolongés au moyen d’un
dispositif homologué de raccordement (cordon prolongateur téléphonique
interne). L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la conformité aux
conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empechent pas la dégradation du service dans
certaines situations. Actuellement, les entreprises de télécommunication ne
permettent pas que l’on raccorde leur matériel à des jacks d’abonné, sauf dans
les cas précis prévus par les tarifs paticuliers de ces entreprises.
Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être effectuées par un centre
d’entretien canadien autorisé désigné par le fournisseur. La compagnie de
télécommunications peut demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à
la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à
cause de mauvais fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils de mise
à la terre de la source d’énergie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des
canalisations d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette
précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales.
Avertissement
L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit
avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à
électricien, selon le cas.
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L’indice de charge (IC) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique (REN:0.3),
pour éviter toute surcharge, le pourcentage de la charge totale qui peut être
raccordée à un circuit téléphonique bouclé utilisé par ce dispositif. La
terminaison du circuit bouclé peut être constituée de n’importe quelle
combinaison de dispositifs, pourvu que la somme des indices de charge de
l’ensemble des dispositifs ne dépasse pas 5.
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Europe — EU Declaration of Conformity for Ambit 56K Internal Modem
Module
Hereby Ambit declares that this “J07M058” modem is in conformity with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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Notice for Users in Czech Republic
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