Gateway 4012gz Reference Guide
APPENDIX A: Legal Information
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Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are listed in the specific country
sections (or country group sections). The wireless devices in your system are only qualified for
use in the countries identified by the Radio Approval Marks on the system rating label. If the
country you will be using the wireless device in, is not listed, please contact your local Radio
Approval agency for requirements. Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be
allowed.
The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in your notebook is
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
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 8 inches (20 cm) from user’s or
bystander’s bodies.
The wireless devices installed in this system are intended to be used indoors. In some areas, use
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.
Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices.
United States of America
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional
emitter per FCC Part 15
emitter per FCC Part 15
Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices),
operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 – 5.35 GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your
notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system
label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the United States of
Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the United States of
America if an FCC ID number is on the system label.
Caution
Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device will be used.
See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for
additional information.
additional information.
Important
Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices.
Since your notebook is equipped with a wireless device, when traveling between
countries with your notebook, check with the local Radio Approval authorities
prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in
the destination country.
countries with your notebook, check with the local Radio Approval authorities
prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in
the destination country.
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. Contact
Gateway for service.
Gateway for service.
Caution
The transmitting device embedded in this notebook may not be used with
any antenna other than the one provided with the notebook.
Caution
In order to comply with FCC requirements this transmitter must not be
operated (or co-located) in conjunction with any other transmitter or antenna
installed in the notebook.
installed in the notebook.