IBM THINKPAD X40 User manual

FCC Test Report (Class II), FCC ID: ANO20020201CLK Document Number: FCC 19-0242-0
Prepared by T. Murota
User’s Manual
(for ThinkPad X40 Series)
The attachment is the part of the user’s manual of the specified host device (IBM ThinkPad X40
Series) that indicates the regulatory notices concerning the FCC Part 15 and IC RSS-210/102.
The descriptions on pages 6 through 13 are related to the FCC Part 15, Subpart C.

Part Number: 13N6017
Regulatory Notice for ThinkPad
®
X40 Series
This notice is a supplementary document of the ThinkPad X40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide.
Please read this document before you use the ThinkPad X40 Series computer.
The ThinkPad X40 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 X40
Series
Le présent document complète le manuel ThinkPad X40 Series - Guide de maintenance et d’identification des
incidents.
L’ordinateur ThinkPad X40 Series est conforme aux normes de radiofréquence et de sécurité en vigueur
dans les pays ou régions o 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 X40,
veuillez lire ce document.
Hinweis zu Einheiten für denThinkPad X40 Series
Dieser Hinweis ergänzt die Informationen im Handbuch ThinkPad X40 - Service und Fehlerbehebung.
Der ThinkPad X40 erfüllt die Funkfrequenz- und Sicherheitsstandards der Länder und Regionen, in
denen er für die Verwendung als drahtlose Einheit zugelassen ist. Der ThinkPad X40 muss exakt wie
nachfolgend beschrieben installiert und verwendet werden. Lesen Sie unbedingt die entsprechenden
Informationen in diesem Dokument, bevor Sie den ThinkPad X40 verwenden.
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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
v Mini-PCI Cards
- FCC ID: ANO20020201CLK, Model: WM3B2100 (Intel
®
PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI
Adapter)
- FCC ID: ANO20030400LEG, Model: PH12127E (IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter)
- FCC ID: ANO20030500CMR, Model: T60H786 (IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter)
v Communication Daughter Card (CDC)
- FCC ID: ANO20020100MTN, Model: BMDC200 (IBM Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K Modem)
For
information concerning the wireless cards announced after the publication of this notice, visit the
Web site at www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-43693.html
IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter marketed in US and Canada does not support nor function
in the extended channels (12ch, 13ch).
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.
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i-1) Mini-PCI Cards:
v FCC ID: ANO20020201CLK, Model: WM3B2100 (Intel
®
PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI
Adapter),
v FCC ID: ANO20030400LEG, Model: PH12127E (IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter), or
v FCC ID: ANO20030500CMR, Model: T60H786 (IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter)
TX FCC ID for an installed transmitter card
located under this Customer Access Panel
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i-2) CDC (FCC ID: ANO20020100MTN, Model: BMDC200 (IBM Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K
Modem))
TX FCC ID for an installed CDC transmitter
card located under this Customer Access Panel
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 expansion slot cover of your ThinkPad computer
as shown below.
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Communication Daughter
Card slot
Expansion slot cover
Mini PCI Card slot
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 X40 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 X40 Series computer is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
Nevertheless, the ThinkPad X40 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)
20cm
Transmitter antenna
position
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FCC ID: ANO20030400LEG, Model: PH12127E (IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter) or FCC
ID: ANO20030500CMR, Model: T60H786 (IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter)
20cm
20cm
Main
Auxiliary
Diversity antenna positions
Note: The transmission diversity function is implemented for the Card (FCC ID: ANO20030400LEG,
Model: PH12127E (IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter) or FCC ID: ANO20030500CMR,
Model: T60H786 (IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter)). 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.
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FCC ID: ANO20020100MTN, Model: BMDC200 (IBM Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K Modem)
Integrated
Bluetooth Antenna
Note: The antenna of IBM Integrated Bluetooth III 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.
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. 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 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
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v This 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.
v High 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.
v An 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 X40 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:
v IC: 349E-PH12127E, Model: PH12127E (IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter)
v IC: 349E-T60H786, Model: T60H786 (IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter)
v IC: 349E-WM3B2100, Model: WM3B2100 (Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter)
v IC: 349E-BMDC200, Model: BMDC200 (IBM Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K modem)
For
information concerning the wireless cards announced after the publication of this notice, visit the
Web site at www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-43693.html
Communication Daughter
Card slot
Expansion slot cover
Mini PCI Card slot
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 X40 Series computer, the computer does not
start, but only displays an error message and emits beeps.
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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.
b.
Operation in 5 GHz band
v The device for the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful
interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
v High 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 X40 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
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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:
v IC: 349E-PH12127E, Model: PH12127E (IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter)
v IC: 349E-T60H786, Model: T60H786 (IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter)
v IC: 349E-WM3B2100, Model: WM3B2100 (Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter)
v IC: 349E-BMDC200, Model: BMDC200 (IBM Integrated Bluetooth III avec modem 56K)
Communication Daughter
Card slot
Expansion slot cover
Mini PCI Card slot
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 X40 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.
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Fonctionnement dans la bande 5 GHz
v Tout 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.
v Les 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 X40 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. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the
requirements adopted by the ACTA. On this equipment is a label that
contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format
US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the
telephone company.
3. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be
connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may
result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most
but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be
certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as
determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. The
REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format
US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without
a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3).
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.
10. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring
and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68
rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone
cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be
connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See
installation instructions for details.
11. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the
telephone line, ensure the installation of this Data/Fax Modem does not
disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will
disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified
installer.
12. The software contained in this Data/Fax Modem to allow user access to
the network must be upgraded to recognize newly established network
area codes and exchange codes as they are placed into service.
Industry Canada requirements
Notice
This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment
Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The
abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was
performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry
Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry
Canada approved the equipment.
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
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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.
Caution
Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should
contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as
appropriate.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.0. The
REN assigned to each terminal equipment 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 Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.
Avis
Le présent matériel est conforme aux spécifications techniques d’Industrie
Canada applicables au matériel terminal. Cette conformité est confirmée par le
numéro d’enregistrement. Le sigle IC, placé devant le numéro
d’enregistrement, signifie que l’enregistrement s’est effectué conformément à
une déclaration de conformité et indique que les spécifications techniques
d’Industrie Canada ont été respectées. Il n’implique pas qu’Industrie Canada a
approuvé le matériel.
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
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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.
L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) du présent matériel est de 0.0.
L’IES assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de
terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface téléphonique. La
terminaison d’une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de
dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la
sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.
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