Gateway MX6633, Hardware Reference Manual

APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

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Regulatory compliance statements

Wireless guidance

Warning

Radio frequency wireless communication

can interfere with equipment on

commercial aircraft. Current aviation

regulations require wireless devices to be
turned off while traveling in an airplane.
802.11b (also known as wireless Ethernet

or Wifi) and Bluetooth communication

devices are examples of devices that

provide wireless communication.

Warning

In environments where the risk of

interference to other devices or services is

harmful or perceived as harmful, the

option to use a wireless device may be

restricted or eliminated. Airports,

Hospitals, and Oxygen or flammable gas
laden atmospheres are limited examples

where use of wireless devices may be

restricted or eliminated. When in

environments where you are uncertain of

the sanction to use wireless devices, ask

the applicable authority for

authorization prior to use or turning on

the wireless device.

Warning

If your notebook came equipped with an

internal embedded wireless device, do

not operate the wireless device unless all

covers and shields are in place and the

notebook is fully assembled.

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. Please contact

Gateway for service.

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.

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.

Low power, Radio transmitting type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless 
communication devices), may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. 
These devices may operate in the 2.4 GHz (i.e. 802.11b/g LAN & Bluetooth), 
5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11a LAN), and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands (i.e. 
Cellular data modem). The following section is a general overview of 
considerations while operating a wireless device.

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 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 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 20 cm (8 inches) from user’s or 
bystander’s bodies.

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. Examples of 
common restrictions are listed to the left.