Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 Operation and maintenance manual

Part Number: 45M2269
ThinkPad Regulatory Notice
Read first — regulatory information
Read this document before using your computer. This computer complies
with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in
which it has been approved for wireless use. Install and use your computer
according to the following instructions.
If your computer contains a wireless WAN adapter, be sure to also read
ThinkPad®Regulatory Notice for the Wireless WAN Adapter, included with your
computer.
Notes:
vWhen you use the ThinkPad X200 Tablet, you cannot use the wireless WAN
adapter and the wireless LAN/WiMAX adapter (Model: 533ANXMMW,
AR5BHB63-L, 512AN_MMW, 533AN_MMW, or RTL8191SE) simultaneously.
If one of the adapters has established the connection to the network, the
other will be disconnected automatically. To confirm the status of the
network connection, check the power-status indicators of your computer.
For more information about the power-status indicators, see “Power-status
indicators” in Access Help.
vThe list of the wireless LAN adapters, which is in “Simultaneous use for RF
transmitters” in ThinkPad Regulatory Notice for the Wireless WAN Adapter,
included with your computer, has been superseded. Replace it with the
following:
Wireless LAN/WiMAX adapter (FCC ID: PD9533ANXMU,
PPD-AR5BHB63-L, PD9LEN512ANMU, PD9533ANMU, or
TX2-RTL8191SE-L)
Veuillez lire le présent document avant d’utiliser votre ordinateur. Cet
ordinateur est conforme aux normes de fréquence radio et de sécurité de tous
les pays ou régions dans lesquels son utilisation sans fil a été homologuée.
Installez et utilisez l’ordinateur en respectant les instructions qui suivent.
Si votre ordinateur contient une carte de réseau étendu (WAN) sans fil, veillez
à lire également la consigne réglementaire ThinkPad Regulatory Notice for the
Wireless WAN Adapter, fournie avec votre ordinateur.
© Copyright Lenovo 2009 1

Remarque: Lorsque vous utilisez le ThinkPad X200 Tablet, vous ne pouvez
pas utiliser simultanément la carte de réseau étendu sans fil et la carte de
réseau local sans fil (Modéle: AR5BHB63-L, 512AN_MMW, 533AN_MMW, ou
RTL8191SE). Si l’une de ces cartes a établi la connexion avec le réseau, l’autre
carte sera automatiquement déconnectée. Pour confirmer l’état de la
connexion réseau, contrôlez les voyants d’état d’alimentation. Pour plus
d’informations, reportez-vous à la section “Voyants d’état de l’alimentation”
dans Access Help.
USA — Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
I. User installable wireless LAN/WiMAX adapter
PCI Express Mini Card:
vFCC ID: TX2-RTL8191SE-L (Model: RTL8191SE)
PCI Express Mini Cards for a wireless LAN marketed in the USA and Canada
do not support nor function in the extended channels (12ch, 13ch).
For information concerning the wireless adapters announced after the
publication of this notice, visit the Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/
support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=tpad-matrix
i) FCC RF Exposure compliance: The Auxiliary antenna is used for
transmission.
vFor the ThinkPad X200 Tablet:
The radiated energy from the Auxiliary antenna connected to the Model:
RTL8191SE conforms to the FCC limit of the SAR (Specific Absorption Rate)
requirement regarding 47 CFR Part 2 section 1093, when the computer was
tested in either conventional notebook or tablet computer orientations.
The transmission antenna for the PCI Express Mini Card is located in the
LCD cover. See “Location of the UltraConnect™wireless antennas” in Access
Help.
vFor the other ThinkPad Notebooks:
The radiated output power of the PCI Express Mini Card authorized to use
for your 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
Auxiliary antenna connected to the Model: RTL8191SE and all persons. If
the distance may not be maintained while the computer is closed, you
must select sleep (standby) as the power mode when closing the display.
2

The transmission antenna for the PCI Express Mini Card is located in the
LCD cover. See “Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas” in Access
Help.
ii) FCC ID of the wireless adapter: There is no FCC ID for the PCI Express
Mini Card shown on the enclosure of your computer. Instead you will find an
indicator pointing to the location of the FCC ID on the bottom side of your
computer. For the location of the FCC ID indicator, see “Location of the FCC
ID and IC Certification number label” in Access Help. The FCC ID is affixed on
the approved adapter installed in the PCI Express Mini Card slot. For the
location of the slot, see “PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless
LAN/WiMAX” in Access Help.
iii) Installation of the approved wireless adapter: If no integrated PCI
Express Mini Card has been preinstalled in your computer, you can install
one, provided by Lenovo®as an option. Plug the wireless option adapter into
the PCI Express Mini Card slot. For the installation procedure, see “Installing
and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX
connection” in Access Help.
Attention: The computer contains an authentication mechanism. If you
install an unauthorized PCI Express Mini Card that is not approved for use in
your computer, the computer will not start, but only displays an error
message and emits audible beeps.
iv) Radio Frequency interference requirements:
vThe 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 wireless
LAN adapter (Model: RTL8191SE) was subject to DoC. Refer to “Electronic
emission notices” on page 6.
II. Simultaneous use of RF transmitters
Your computer is approved for simultaneous use of the transmitters listed
below:
vWireless LAN/WiMAX adapter (FCC ID: PD9533ANXMU,
PPD-AR5BHB63-L, PD9LEN512ANMU, PD9533ANMU, or
TX2-RTL8191SE-L)
vBluetooth device (FCC ID: QDS-BRCM1033)
vWireless USB adapter (FCC ID: TZQWQ110HMC)
Make sure of the following conditions when you use any other external
wireless option device:
1. When you use the ThinkPad X200 Tablet, you are requested to confirm
that any other RF option device conforms to the SAR requirement and is
approved to use for your computer.
3

2. When you use any other RF option device, all other wireless features
including the above integrated devices in your computer are required to
be turned off.
3. You must follow the RF Safety instructions on wireless option devices that
are included in the user manual of the RF option device.
Canada — Industry Canada (IC)
IC Certification number
I) User installable wireless LAN adapter:
vIC: 6317A-RTL8191SE (Model : RTL8191SE)
PCI Express Mini Cards for a wireless LAN 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 the PCI Express Mini
Card shown on the enclosure of your computer. Instead you will find an
indicator pointing to the location of the IC Certification number on the bottom
side of your computer. For the location of the IC Certification number
indicator, see “Location of the FCC ID and IC Certification number label” in
Access Help. The IC certification number is affixed on the approved adapter
installed in the PCI Express Mini Card slot. For the location of the slot, see
“PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN/WiMAX” in Access Help.
Attention: The computer contains an authentication mechanism. You can
install or remove each wireless adapter by yourself. If you install an
unauthorized wireless adapter that is not approved for use in the computer,
the computer will not start, but only displays an error message and emits
audible beeps.
II) WiMAX features and Wireless USB features: The use of the WiMAX
features and the Wireless USB features is not permitted in Canada. Do not use
these features. To do so would be a violation of Industry Canada regulations.
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 the computer, and having a maximum gain of within 3 dBi.
IV) Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102): The computers employ low
gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada
4

limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from
Health Canada’s Web site at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/
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 4.1, or IC RSS-102, Issue 2 clause 4.2.
Numéro d’homologation IC
I) Module sans fil installable par l’utilisateur:
vIC : 6317A-RTL8191SE (Model : RTL8191SE)
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 ne comporte pas de numéro d’homologation IC
(Industry Canada) pour la carte mini-PCI Express; mais sous votre ordinateur,
vous trouverez un indicateur pointant vers l’emplacement du numéro
d’homologation IC. Pour connaître l’emplacement du numéro d’homologation
IC, consultez la section correspondante dans Access Help. Le numéro
d’homologation IC est apposé sur le module installé dans le logement pour
carte mini-PCI Express. Pour savoir où se trouve cet emplacement, consultez
la section ″Logement pour cartes mini-PCI Express pour réseau
local/WiMAX″dans Access Help.
Attention: L’ordinateur contient un mécanisme d’authentification. Vous
pouvez installer ou désinstaller tout dispositif sans fil. Si vous installez une
carte sans fil qui n’est pas homologuée dans votre ordinateur, l’ordinateur ne
démarrera pas mais affichera un message d’erreur et générera des bips
sonores.
II) Fonctions WiMAX et fonctions USB sans fil: L’utilisation de fonctions
WiMAX et de fonctions USB sans fil n’est pas autorisée au Canada. Veuillez
ne pas utiliser ces fonctions car ce serait une infraction aux lois d’Industrie
Canada.
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 à l’ordinateur et ayant un gain maximal de moins de 3 dBi.
5

IV) Exposition des êtres humains aux champs radioélectriques (RF)
(CNR-102): L’ordinateur 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/
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 4.1 du document CNR-102, ou la clause 4.2 du document
CNR-102.
Electronic emission notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
vModel: RTL8191SE
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:
vReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
vIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
vConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
vConsult an authorized dealer or service representative for help.
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.
6

Responsible Party:
Lenovo (United States) Incorporated
1009 Think Place-Building One
Morrisville, NC 27560
Telephone: [phone]
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
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.
7

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: RTL8191SE
European Contact for regulatory topics only:
Lenovo, Digital Park, Einsteinova 21, 851 01 Bratislava, Slovakia
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
English
Hereby, Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., declares that the modem and wireless
equipment listed in this section are in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
EU Frequency band restriction for a wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card
vThis device is intended for indoor use in the band 2400 to 2483.5 MHz.
vUsage of this device is limited to indoor in the band 5150 to 5350 MHz
(channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64).
Bulgarian
8

Czech
Danish
Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. erklærer hermed, at modem og trådløst udstyr,
der er nævnt i dette afsnit, overholder de væsentlige krav og andre relevante
bestemmelser i EU-direktiv 1999/5/EC.
Restriktioner for frekvensbånd i EU for Mini PCI Express-kort til trådløst
LAN
vDenne enhed er beregnet til indendørs brug i frekvensbåndet 2400 til 2483,5
MHz.
vBrug af denne enhed er begrænset til indendørs brug i frekvensbåndet 5150
til 5350 MHz (kanal 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64).
German
Hiermit erklärt Lenovo (Singapur) Pte. Ltd., dass der Modem und die
drahtlosen Geräte, die in diesem Abschnitt aufgeführt sind, die
Voraussetzungen und andere relevanten Richtlinien der Direktive 1999/5/EC
erfüllen.
EU-Frequenzbandeinschränkung für eine Wireless LAN
Mini-PCI-ExpressCard
vDieses Gerät ist für die Verwendung im Innenbereich im Frequenzband
zwischen 2.400 und 2.483,5 MHz konzipiert.
vDieses Gerät ist im Frequenzband zwischen 5.150 und 5.350 MHz (Kanäle
36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) auf die Verwendung im Innenbereich
beschränkt.
9

Estonian
Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. kinnitab selles jaotises nimetatud modemi ja
traadita side seadmete vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja
nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele muudele asjakohastele sätetele.
EL-i sagedusvahemiku piirang raadiokohtvõrgu mini-PCI-ekspresskaardi
kohta
vSeade on ette nähtud kasutamiseks siseruumides sagedusalas 2400–2483,5
MHz.
vSeadet on lubatud kasutada siseruumides sagedusalas 5150–5350 MHz
(kanalid 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64).
Spanish
En este documento, Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., declara que el módem y el
equipo inalámbrico que aparecen en esta sección cumplen los requisitos
esenciales y otras exigencias relevantes de la Directiva 1999/5/EC.
Restricción de banda de frecuencia de la UE para una Tarjeta Express Mini
PCI de LAN inalámbrica
vEste dispositivo está diseñado para ser utilizado en interiores en la banda
de 2400 a 2483,5 MHz.
vLa utilización de este dispositivo está limitada a interiores en la banda de
5150 a 5350 MHz (canales 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64).
Greek
10