Acer Aspire M5-581G, User Manual

Page 1: ...Acer Aspire Series User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase 2012 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire Series User s Manual Original Issue 05 2012 ...

Page 3: ...of recovery 41 Acer clear fi 47 Navigating media and photos 47 Shared files 48 Which devices are compatible 49 Playing to another device 49 Power management 50 Acer Green Instant On 50 Battery pack 51 Battery pack characteristics 51 Charging the battery 51 Optimizing battery life 53 Checking the battery level 54 Battery low warning 54 Traveling with your computer 55 Disconnecting from the desktop ...

Page 4: ...o the Internet 64 Acer Instant Connect 64 Acer Instant Update 64 Wireless networks 65 HDMI 66 Universal Serial Bus USB 67 Playing DVD movies 68 BIOS utility 69 Boot sequence 69 Enable disk to disk recovery 69 Setting passwords 69 Frequently asked questions 70 Requesting service 73 Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting tips 75 Error messages 75 Regulations and safety notices 77 ...

Page 5: ... sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Disconnecting the power source Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computer If the system has multiple sources of power disco...

Page 6: ... a safety feature Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and or injury Note The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product The system can be powered using a wide range of voltages 100 to 120 or 220 to 240 V AC The power cord included wi...

Page 7: ...duct on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any ki...

Page 8: ...f other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition Guidelines for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium ion or Lithium polymer battery Do not use it in a humid wet or corrosive environment Do not put store or leave your product in or near a heat source in a high temperature location in strong di...

Page 9: ...lations Please recycle when possible Do not dispose as household waste Wireless devices may be susceptible to interference from the battery which could affect performance Note Please refer to www acer com for battery shipping documents Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dis pose of them in fire Keep them away from children Follow local regulations when disp...

Page 10: ...e facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF transmissions Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15 3 centimeters 6 inches be maintained between wireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker Thes...

Page 11: ...craft The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft disrupt the wireless telephone network and may be illegal POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENTS Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to t...

Page 12: ... is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark What is ENERGY STAR Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U S Environmental Protection Agency Acer is committed to offering products and services worldwide that help customers save money conserve energy and improve the ...

Page 13: ...symptoms may appear in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck or back Numbness or a burning or tingling sensation Aching soreness or tenderness Pain swelling or throbbing Stiffness or tightness Coldness or weakness If you have these symptoms or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and or pain related to computer use consult a physician immediately and inform your company s health and safety ...

Page 14: ...estions on how to reduce eyestrain Eyes Rest your eyes frequently Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out Display Keep your display clean Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display Adjust the display b...

Page 15: ... habits The following work habits make computer use more relaxing and productive Take short breaks regularly and often Perform some stretching exercises Breathe fresh air as often as possible Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body Warning We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed If this is unavoidable work for only short periods take breaks regularly and do some stretching ...

Page 16: ...elp you to be more productive please refer to the Aspire User s Manual This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for your notebook It is available from your computer desktop simply double click the Acer User s Manual icon Basic care and tips for usi...

Page 17: ...powering up Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0º C 32º F or above 50º C 122º F Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water or an...

Page 18: ...ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft mois...

Page 19: ...Your Acer notebook tour 19 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster let us show you around your new Acer computer Acer Aspire Series ...

Page 20: ...creen and front view Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication 2 Display Displays computer output 3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 21: ...k tour 21 5 Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status Battery indicator Indicates battery status Charging The light is amber when the battery is charging Fully charged The light is blue Icon Item Description ...

Page 22: ...notebook tour Keyboard view Icon Item Description 1 Keyboard For entering data into your computer Caution Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling 1 2 ...

Page 23: ...down firmly on the lower right corner to perform a right click Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Keyless models are also available Icon Item Description ...

Page 24: ...n and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 3 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 4 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 5 USB port with power off charging Connects to USB devices If a port is black it is USB 2 0 compatible if it is blue it is also USB 3 0 compatible see below 6 USB ports Icon It...

Page 25: ...ve accepts CDs or DVDs 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off Carefully insert a straightened paper clip to eject the optical drive tray 2 1 3 4 5 ...

Page 26: ...iption 1 Headset speaker jack Connects to audio devices e g speakers headphones or a headset with microphone 2 2 in 1 card reader Accepts one Secure Digital SD or SDHC card or one MultiMediaCard MMC Note To remove the card simply pull it from the slot 1 2 ...

Page 27: ...ooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 2 Battery reset pinhole Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to reset the computer simulates removing and reinstalling the battery 3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output 1 2 3 ...

Page 28: ...timum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Press the touchpad down or tap to perform a click which will select or start an item Place you finger in the bottom right corner of the touchpad and press to perform a right click The bottom left and bottom right corners of the touchpad are similar ...

Page 29: ...s Function Bottom left corner Bottom right corner Main touchpad Open Quickly press twice Press or tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Press once Press or tap once Drag Press and hold then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor Press or tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag th...

Page 30: ...y small characters located on the upper right corner of the Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would b...

Page 31: ... other key in the hotkey combination Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner Cursor control keys on embedded keypad Hold Shift while using cursor control keys Hold Fn while using cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad Type the letters in a normal manner Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn...

Page 32: ...ve power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the built in touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn F11 NumLk Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off only for certain models Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Fn Volume up Increases the sound volume Fn Volume down Decreases the sound...

Page 33: ... file Fn End Next Jump to the next media file Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys for other functions Open or close the Start menu D Display the desktop E Open Windows Explorer F Search for a file or folder G Cycle through Sidebar gadgets L Lock your computer if connected to a domain or switch users if not connected to a domain M...

Page 34: ...isplay System Properties Shift M Restore minimized windows Tab Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D Space Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar CTRL F Search for network computers CTRL Tab Use the arrow keys to cycle through open programs using Windows Flip 3 D Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens th...

Page 35: ...ystem and factory loaded software and drivers To ensure you can recover your computer when needed you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions 1 Backup Create Factory Default Backup Backup Drivers and Applications 2 Restore Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults Restore Operating System and Retain User Data Reinstall Dr...

Page 36: ...t by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Settings Creating recovery discs To reinstall using discs you must create a set of recovery discs beforehand Throughout the process you will be guided by on screen instructions Please read them carefully 1 Click on Start All Programs Acer then click on Acer Recovery Management ...

Page 37: ...indows and all factory loaded software and drivers click Create Factory Default Disc OR To create recovery discs for only the factory loaded software and drivers click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc Important We recommend that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible ...

Page 38: ...Default Backup dialog box opens This dialog box tells you the number of blank recordable discs you will need to complete the recovery discs Make sure that you have the required number of identical blank discs ready before continuing ...

Page 39: ...ker Important Write a unique descriptive label on each disc such as Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2 or Apps Drivers Recovery disc Make sure you keep the discs in a safe place that you will remember 5 If multiple discs are required insert a new disc when prompted then click OK Continue until the process is complete Recovering your system If Acer support did not help fix your problem you can use the Ac...

Page 40: ...e and drivers on page 41 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre installed see that product s documentation or technical support Web site 2 Revert to a previous system condition If reinstalling software or drivers does not help then the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly For instructions see Retur...

Page 41: ...stallation instructions New device drivers If you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre installed on your computer follow the instructions provided with the device To recover your pre installed software and drivers 1 Click on Start All Programs Acer then click on Acer Recovery Management Acer Recovery Management opens OR If you are recovering from your driver and application recover...

Page 42: ...m you want to reinstall Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes snapshots of your system settings and saves them as restore points In most cases of hard to resolve software problems you can return to one of these restore points to get your system running again Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day and also each time you inst...

Page 43: ...store point you specified This process may take several minutes and may restart your computer Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created Caution T...

Page 44: ...y Management opens 2 Click on the Restore tab then Restore system to factory default The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens 3 Click on Yes then Start A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will be recovered to Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive 4 Click on OK The recovery process begins by restarting your computer then ...

Page 45: ...rom your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre installed software and drivers 1 Turn on your computer insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive then restart your computer Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive 2 If it is not already enabled you must enable the F12 Boot Menu 1 Press F2 when starting your computer 2 Use the left or r...

Page 46: ...which device to start from such as the hard drive or an optical disc 4 Use your arrow keys to select the line CDROM DVD this line may start with IDE 1 then press Enter Windows installs from the recovery disc you inserted 5 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted then follow the on screen prompts to complete the recovery ...

Page 47: ...same network To watch videos or listen to music open clear fi Media to browse photos open clear fi Photo Important When you first open a clear fi application Windows Firewall will ask for permission to allow clear fi to access the network Select Allow Access in each window Navigating media and photos The list in the left panel shows your computer My Library then other devices if any are connected ...

Page 48: ...t delay shared files and folders are shown on the right Browse to the file you want to play then double click to start playback Use the media controls in the bar across the bottom of the screen to control playback For example when music is selected you can play pause or stop playback and adjust the volume Note You must activate sharing on the device that stores the files Open clear fi on the devic...

Page 49: ...owing 1 In the bottom right corner select Play to 2 Select the remote device that will be used to play the file Only devices optimised for playback are available in this list certain PCs and storage devices will not appear To add a Windows PC to this list open Windows Media Player select Stream and Allow remote control of my Player 3 Select a file in the main window then use the media controls in ...

Page 50: ...es to open the lid When you close the lid or select Shut Down Sleep from the Start menu your computer enters Sleep mode While the computer is in Sleep mode the power indicator LED will flash orange Open the lid or press any key to wake the computer up from Sleep mode After 8 hours in Sleep mode the computer will enter Deep Sleep to preserve battery life When the computer is in Deep Sleep the power...

Page 51: ...ge the battery while you continue to operate the computer However recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure Charging the battery To charge the battery first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay Plug the AC adapter into the computer and connect to a mains power...

Page 52: ...y until the battery low warning appears 5 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times Use this conditioning process for all new batteries or if a battery hasn t been used for a long time Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F Extreme temperatures ma...

Page 53: ...izing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation prolonging the charge recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below Purchase an extra battery pack Use AC power whenever possible reserving battery for on the go use Eject a PC Card if it is not being used as it will continue to draw power for selected models Store the ba...

Page 54: ...ars Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down When the battery low warning appears the recommended course of action depends on your situation Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available 1 Plug the AC adapter into the computer and then connect to the mains power supply 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work Turn off the ...

Page 55: ...nal accessories 1 Save any open files 2 Remove discs from optical drive s 3 Shut down the computer 4 Close the display cover 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter 6 Disconnect any keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances ...

Page 56: ...Sleep mode by pressing Fn F4 Then close the display When you are ready to use the computer again open the display then press and release the power button Note The computer may enter Hibernation or Deep Sleep mode after being in Sleep mode for a period of time What to bring to meetings If your meeting is relatively short you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer I...

Page 57: ...the trip home Check that you have removed all media and compact discs from the drive s Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall Caution Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen What to take with ...

Page 58: ...r to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 10 C 18 F allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at hom...

Page 59: ... carrying it into the gate area What to take with you Take the following items with you AC adapter Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling Always take the computer as carry on luggage If possible have the computer inspected by...

Page 60: ...tional Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do...

Page 61: ...u must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility See BIOS utility on page 69 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from Hibernation if available for maximum security Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkp...

Page 62: ...rning message appears Try again and press Enter When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly af...

Page 63: ...etwork feature The built in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network ...

Page 64: ... On to enable the wireless Bluetooth connection Click Off to disable Otherwise open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions Please refer to your ISP or router documentation Acer Instant Connect Instant Connect ensures a faster connection to any of the networks that your computer connects to most frequently Acer Instant Update Instant update is used to update the following applications conten...

Page 65: ...ion speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings Components of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you need to have the following Access point router Access points routers are two way transceivers that broadcast data into the surrounding environment Access points act as a mediator bet...

Page 66: ...between any compatible digital audio video source such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver and a compatible digital audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV over a single cable Use the HDMI port on your computer to connect with high end audio and video equipment Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection ...

Page 67: ...Universal Serial Bus USB 67 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS USB The USB port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up system resources ...

Page 68: ... insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will only play DVDs for that region You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Region code Country or region ...

Page 69: ...equence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen Enable disk to disk recovery To enable disk to disk recovery hard disk recovery activate the BIOS utility then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the F5 and F6 keys to set this value to Enabled ...

Page 70: ...may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet If it is lit check the following Is a disc in the optical drive Remove it and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system Do you have a USB storage device USB disk or smartphone plugged into your computer Unplug it ...

Page 71: ...heck the following The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control speaker icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click the icon and deselect the Mute all option The volume level may be too low In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the l...

Page 72: ...nal settings without recovery CDs Note If your system is the multilingual version the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchased your computer Follow the steps below to rebuild your C drive...

Page 73: ...ravelers Warranty ITW that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand An ITW passport comes with your computer This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available authorized service centers is in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on h...

Page 74: ...support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer write them down as they appear on the screen or the number and sequence in the case of beeps You are required to provide the following information Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase ...

Page 75: ...ror message reports to help you solve problems If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs see Error messages below If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer See Requesting service on page 73 Error messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together wit...

Page 76: ...reboot Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Hard disk 0 extended type error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center I O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard error or no keyboard connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center M...

Page 77: ... television reception which can be determined by turning the device 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 device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or...

Page 78: ...precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction RADIO DEVICE REGULATORY NOTICES Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be o...

Page 79: ...een 2446 5 MHz and 2483 5 MHz Note Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446 6 MHz to 2483 5 MHz There are few possibilities for outdoor use On private property or on the private property of public persons use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense with maximum authorized power of 100 mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public pr...

Page 80: ...www art telecom fr Note Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100 mW but more than 10 mW 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariege 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drome 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nievre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy Du Dome 64 Pyrenees Atlantique 66 Pyrenees 67 Bas Rhin 68 ...

Page 81: ...general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website at www hc sc gc ca rpb Country Austria Belgium Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg ISO 3166 2 letter code AT BE CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU Country Malta Netherlands Poland Portugal Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden United Kin...

Page 82: ... être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal Si le matériel ou son antenne d émission est installé à l extérieur il doit faire l objet d une licence Caution When using IEEE 802 11a wireless LAN this product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency...

Page 83: ...o 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 2 High power radar is allocated as the primary user 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 3 An improper install...