Regulatory compliance notices 23
Regulatory compliance notices
In this section
Federal Communications Commission notice ............................................................................................. 23
FCC rating label .................................................................................................................................... 23
Class A equipment ................................................................................................................................. 23
Class B equipment.................................................................................................................................. 24
Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only..................................... 24
Modifications......................................................................................................................................... 24
Cables .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Canadian notice (Avis Canadien) ............................................................................................................ 25
European Union regulatory notice ............................................................................................................ 25
BSMI notice ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Japanese notice ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Korean notice ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Federal Communications Commission notice
Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has established Radio
Frequency (RF) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spectrum. Many electronic
devices, including computers, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are, therefore,
covered by these rules. These rules place computers and related peripheral devices into two classes, A
and B, depending upon their intended installation. Class A devices are those that may reasonably be
expected to be installed in a business or commercial environment. Class B devices are those that may
reasonably be expected to be installed in a residential environment (for example, personal computers).
The FCC requires devices in both classes to bear a label indicating the interference potential of the device
as well as additional operating instructions for the user.
FCC rating label
The FCC rating label on the device shows the classification (A or B) of the equipment. Class B devices
have an FCC logo or ID on the label. Class A devices do not have an FCC logo or ID on the label. After
you determine the class of the device, refer to the corresponding statement.
Class A equipment
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at personal expense.
