Lenovo IdeaPad U550 Operation and maintenance manual

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Contents
Lenovo®Regulatory Notice
United States and Canada ...................................... 2
EU countries ........................................................ 12
Non_EU and other countries / regions ................ 34
Asian-Pacific and Latin American countries ....... 45
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Lenovo Regulatory Notice
Read first — regulatory information
Please read this document before you use the Lenovo computer.
Lenovo computer complies with the radio frequency and safety
standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for
wireless use. You must install and use your computer in strict
accordance with the instructions as described hereafter.
You are prohibited to replace or remove the preinstalled Wireless LAN
Mini PCI Express Card and the Bluetooth module in your computer, it
is not a Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU). If one of your cards
requires replacement or repair, Lenovo will request you to send your
computer with the preinstalled card(s) to Lenovo so that Lenovo will
repair it.
Veuillez lire ce document avant d’utiliser l’ordinateur Lenovo.
L’ordinateur Lenovo est conforme aux normes de sécurité et de
radiofréquence du pays ou de la région où son utilisation sans fil est
agréée. Vous devez installer et utiliser votre ordinateur en respectant
scrupuleusement les instructions décrites ci-après.
Vous êtes interdit de remplacer la carte de réseau local sans fil Express
mini-PCI et le module Bluetooth qui sont préinstalles dans votre
ordinateur, ce ne sont pas des Unités remplaçables par
l’utilisateur(CRU). Si l’une de votre carte a besoin d’être remplacée ou
reparée, Lenovo va vous demander de lui envoyer votre ordinateur
avec des cartes préinstallees, pour qu’il puisse le réparer.
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USA — Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
I. Factory preinstalled Wireless LAN/WiMAX module
• FCC ID: QDS-BRCM1028 (Model: BCM94312MCG)
• FCC ID: PD9LEN512ANMU (Model: 512AN_MMW)
• FCC ID: PD9512ANXMU (Model: 512ANXMMW)
Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Cards marketed in the USA and Canada
do not support nor function in the extended channels (12ch, 13ch).
i) The FCC RF Exposure compliance:
The radiated output power of the Wireless LAN/WiMAX Mini PCI
Express Card authorized to use for the your Lenovo computer is far
below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, it 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 antennas for the integrated Wireless LAN/WiMAX Mini
PCI Express Cards built into the screen section and all persons. You
are not allowed to disable “sleep (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.
United States and Canada
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Note: The transmission diversity function is implemented for this
product. For WLAN card (Model: BCM94312MCG) using Main
and Auxiliary antennas for transmission in the IEEE 802.11 b/g
transmission mode, radio frequency energy is not emitted
simultaneously from both Main and Auxiliary antennas. One of
the antennas is selected automatically or manually (by users) to
have good quality of radiocommunication (transmission
diversity function). For WLAN card (Model: 512AN_MMW,
512ANXMMW) in the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g, or MIMO ( Multiple
In Multiple Out ) transmission mode, the radio frequency
energy is emitted from Main antenna.
ii) FCC ID of wireless module:
There is no FCC ID for Mini PCI Express Card shown on the enclosure of
your Lenovo computer. Instead you will find an indicator label pointing to
the location of the FCC ID on the bottom side of your Lenovo computer.
This label will be of the format “Contains Transmitter Module: FCC ID:
XXXX”, where XXXX represents the FCC ID that corresponds to your
preinstalled Wireless LAN/WiMAX module.
iii) Radio Frequency interference requirements:
• The devices have been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device pursuant to FCC Part 15 Subpart B. The
model BCM94312MCG was subject to DoC. Refer to “Electronic
emission notices” on page 12. The model 512AN_MMW,
512ANXMMW underwent the certification process with its FCC ID
number listed in “I. Factory preinstalled Wireless LAN/WiMAX
module” on page 2.
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• Each device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to
5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires these products 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.
• 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.
II. Preinstalled integrated Bluetooth module
• FCC ID: MCLBCM92046 (Model: BCM92046)
• FCC ID: RK9-BTC04R310A (Model: BTC04R310A)
i) FCC ID and installation of the module:
If you find an indication “Contains Transmitter Module: FCC ID:
MCLBCM92046” on the label at the bottom side of your computer,
your computer contains the Bluetooth transmitter module (Model:
BCM92046). The Bluetooth module is preinstalled by Lenovo, and is not
removable by users.
ii) The FCC RF safety requirement:
The radiated output power of the Bluetooth module is far below the
FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Therefore, a 20 cm of separation
between the Bluetooth antenna and human body is not required.
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iii) Radio Frequency interference requirements:
The device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
both a Class B digital device regarding FCC Part 15 Subpart B and an
intentional radiator regarding FCC Part 15 Subpart C; then it
underwent the certification processes for both rules. Thus the FCC ID
MCLBCM92046 of this device includes both certifications of Part 15
Subpart B and C.
III. Simultaneous use of RF transmitters
Your Lenovo computer is approved for simultaneous use of the
transmitters listed below:
• Wireless LAN adapter (FCC ID: PD9LEN512ANMU, PD9512ANXMU
or QDS-BRCM1028
)
•Bluetooth module (FCC ID: MCLBCM92046
, RK9-BTC04R310A)
Please make sure of the following conditions on use of these wireless
features:
1. When you use any other RF option device, all other wireless features
including the above integrated devices in your Lenovo computer are
required to be turned off.
2. Users must follow the RF Safety instructions on wireless option
devices that are included in the RF option device’s user’s manual.
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Canada — Industry Canada (IC)
IC Certification number
I) Factory preinstalled Wireless LAN modules:
• IC: 4324A-BRCM1028 (Model: BCM94312MCG)
• IC: 1000M-512ANMU (Model: 512AN_MMW)
Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Cards marketed in the USA and Canada
do not support nor function in the extended channels (12ch, 13ch).
There is no certification number of Industry Canada for Mini PCI Express
Card shown on the enclosure of your Lenovo computer. Instead you will
find an indicator label pointing to the location of the IC Certification
number on the bottom side of your Lenovo computer. This label will be of
the format “Contains Transmitter Module: Canada IC: XXXX”, where
XXXX represents the IC ID that corresponds to your preinstalled WLAN
module.
II) Preinstalled integrated Bluetooth module:
• IC: 2878D-BCM92046 (Model: BCM92046)
• IC: 4729A-C04R310A (Model: BTC04R310A)
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If you find an indication “Contains Transmitter Module: Canada IC:
2878D-BCM92046, 4729A-C04R310A ” on the label at the bottom side of
your computer, your computer integrates the
Bluetooth transmitter module.
The
Bluetooth module is preinstalled by Lenovo, and is not removable by
users.
III) Low power license-exempt radiocommunication devices (RSS-210):
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.
The transmitter devices have been designed to operate with the antennas
integrated in Lenovo computer, and having a maximum gain of within 3 dBi.
The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the 5250-5350 MHz,
5470-5725 MHz, and 5725-5825 MHz bands complies with the e.i.r.p.
limit in section A9.2 of RSS-210.
IV) Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102):
Lenovo 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
The radiated energy from the antennas connected to the wireless
adapters conforms to the IC limit of the RF exposure requirement
regarding IC RSS-102, Issue 2 clause 4.2.
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Numéro d’homologation IC
I) Modules de réseaux local sans fil pré-installé à l’usine:
• IC: 4324A-BRCM1028 (Model: BCM94312MCG)
• IC: 1000M-512ANMU (Model: 512AN_MMW)
Les cartes de réseau local sans fil Express mini-PCI commercialisées
aux Etats-Unis et au Canada ne prennent pas en charge les canaux
étendus (12ch, 13ch) et ne fonctionnent donc pas sur de tels canaux.
Le boîtier de votre ordinateur Lenovo ne comporte pas de numéro
d’homologation IC (Industry Canada) pour la carte mini-PCI Express ; mais
sous votre Lenovo, vous trouverez une étiquette indicatrice pointant vers
l’emplacement du numéro d’homologation IC. L’étiquette se présente sous
la forme “Contains Transmitter Module: Canada IC: XXXX” où XXXX
représente l’ID IC qui correspond au module WLAN préinstallé.
II) Module Bluetooth intégré préinstallé:
• IC: 2878D-BCM92046 (Model: BCM92046)
• IC: 4729A-C04R310A (Model: BTC04R310A)
Si la mention “Contains Transmitter Module: Canada IC:
2878D-BCM92046” figure sur l’étiquette située au bas de votre
ordinateur, cela signifie que ce dernier intègre le module de
transmission Bluetooth. Le module Bluetooth est préinstallé par Lenovo
et ne peut pas être retiré par les utilisateurs.
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III) Remarque relative aux appareils de communication radio de
faible puissance sans licence (CNR-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.
Les périphériques d’émission sont conçus pour fonctionner avec des antennes
intégrées aux Lenovo et ayant un gain maximal de moins de 3 dBi.
Le gain d’antenne maximal pour les périphériques dans les bandes de
fréquence 5250-5350 MHz, 5470-5725 MHz, et 5725-5825 MHz est conforme à
la limite p.i.r.e énoncée dans la section A9.2 de la CNR-210.
IV) Exposition des êtres humains aux champs radioélectriques (RF)
(CNR-102):
L’ordinateur Lenovo 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”.
L’énergie émise par les antennes reliées aux adaptateurs sans fil respecte
la limite d’exposition aux radiofréquences telle que définie par Industrie
Canada dans la clause 4.2 du document CNR-102.
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Electronic emission notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
• Model: BCM94312MCG
Note: The compliance of the FCC Part 15 Subpart B for Model:
512AN_MMW, 512ANXMMW were proceeded by certification, thus
the FCC ID: PD9512ANXMU, PD9LEN512ANMU, includes both
compliances of Part 15 Subpart B and C/E.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help.
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Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference
caused by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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.
Responsible Party:
Lenovo (United States) Incorporated
1009 Think Place - Building One
Morrisville, NC 27560
Telephone: [phone]
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
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Lenovo Regulatory Notice
Europe — EU Declaration of Conformity
Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with the
Conformité Européenne (CE) Marking, which indicates compliance with
the applicable Directives and European Norms, and amendments,
identified below.
For model: BCM94312MCG
For model: 512AN_MMW
For model: BCM92046
For model: BTC04R310A
EU countries
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For model: BCM94312MCG
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