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3. Health and safety information 

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals 

Certification Information (SAR)

 

Your wireless express card is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and 
manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set 
by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. government. These 
FCC exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of two expert 
organizations, the National Counsel on Radiation Protection and Measurement 
(NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both 
cases, the recommendations were developed by scientific and engineering experts 
drawn from industry, government, and academia after extensive reviews of the 
scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy. The exposure limit 
set by the FCC for wireless mobile express cards employs a unit of measurement 
known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR).   

The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body 
expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/ kg). The FCC requires wireless express 
cards to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC 
exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional 
protection to the public and to account for any variations in measurements. 

SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC 
with the express card transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested 
frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power 
level, the actual SAR level of the express card while operating can be well below the 
maximum value. This is because the express card is designed to operate at multiple 
power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, 
the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output. 

Before a new model express card is available for sale to the public, it must be 
tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit 
established by the FCC. Tests for each model express card are performed in 
positions and locations (e.g. worn on the body) as required by the 
FCC.   

This express card was tested for SAR in a body-worn configuration. 
The device was found to comply with the FCC requirements for RF exposure when 
used in notebook computer with at least a 1.2 cm gap between the card slot and 
the lap of the user. Maximum measured SAR levels for this device were: 

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Summary of Contents for SWC-E100

Page 1: ...User s Guide MWiMAX Express Card mWiMAX Connection Manager SWC E100 Draft 2007 10 25 ...

Page 2: ...ER OVERVIEW 12 2 1 1 Product Mix 13 2 1 2 mWiMAX Connection Manager User Interface 13 2 2 TO USE MWIMAX CONNECTION MANAGER 13 2 2 1 Run mWiMAX Connection Manager 13 2 2 1 1 Run on Start Menu 14 2 2 1 2 Run on Desktop 14 2 2 2 Screen Configuration 14 2 2 2 1 Main Screen 15 2 2 2 2 Settings Screen 16 2 2 2 3 Tray Screen 17 2 2 3 Connect to mWiMAX 18 2 2 4 Disconnect mWiMAX 19 2 2 5 Show Settings 20 ...

Page 3: ...mentation 2 0 2006 07 31 Jung Jae young Kim Ji hoon Write changes of Install method 3 0 2006 08 01 Jung Jae young Kim Ji hoon Reflect operator s request to Installer 4 0 2006 08 28 Jung Jae young Kim Ji hoon Noh Ji hun Kim Jae mok Final revision before supplying to KT 5 0 2007 08 07 Jung Jae young Kim Jae mok Lee Woo jin 3 37 ...

Page 4: ... Connection Program 1 1 Install mWiMAX Connection Program Before installing mWiMAX Connection Program insert mWiMAX Card into PCMCIA or PCI Express Slot on your laptop To install please select language English United States 4 37 ...

Page 5: ... Click Next to start installation 5 37 ...

Page 6: ...lick Install When either the card is not inserted or its LED is off a message pops up as in the following picture Click Retry after inserting the card When LED is off also hit Retry to continue installation 6 37 ...

Page 7: ...evice driver and mWiMAX virtual serial port driver are installed first After this mWiMAX Connection Manager is installed Driver installation process might cause some screen blinks Click Finish to end installation 7 37 ...

Page 8: ... the system Then the installation of new mWiMAX Connection Program is completed 1 1 1 Installation Checkup Select Start Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager When mWiMAX Connection Program is normally installed Device Manager is shown as 8 37 ...

Page 9: ...the following picture 1 2 Uninstall mWiMAX Connection Program 1 2 1 Uninstall on Start menu Click Start menu then select Program SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS mWiMAX CM Express Æ Uninstall mWiMAX CM Express 9 37 ...

Page 10: ...anel On Control Panel menu select Add Delete Program On Add Delete Program select mWiMAX Connection Manager and hit Delete button on the right then a message is displayed asking if you want to delete the program By selecting Yes the program is deleted 10 37 ...

Page 11: ...11 37 ...

Page 12: ...g mWiMAX connection and features mWiMAX system connection and disconnection and other mWiMAX related functions mWiMAX system Connection Connection Connection mWiMAX connection manager mWiMAX connection manager mWiMAX connection manager 2 1 1 Product Mix Installation CD mWiMAX Mobile WiMAX PCI Express Card Easy Installation Guide 12 37 ...

Page 13: ...z or above recommended Memory 512MB or above recommended CD ROM 4xSpeed or above recommended 2 2 To Use mWiMAX Connection Manager 2 2 1 Run mWiMAX Connection Manager 2 2 1 1 Run on Start Menu Click Start menu then select Program Æ SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Æ mWiMAX CM Express Æ mWiMAX CM Express 13 37 ...

Page 14: ... 1 Main Screen Main screen appears when mWiMAX Connection Manager is run In the upper left is an antenna showing receive sensitivity and to its right is a message box informing connection status At the right side of the screen there are Connect Close and Settings button for mWiMAX connection 14 37 ...

Page 15: ...2 2 2 2 Settings Screen The following screen is displayed by clicking Settings button and it shows Configuration Connection Info Network Info 15 37 ...

Page 16: ... About mWiMAX CM 2 2 2 3 Tray Screen When you click Close or Minimize button in the top right corner on Main Screen Main screen disappears and the program runs as a Tray icon 16 37 ...

Page 17: ...ss Connect button Connecting to mWiMAX message is displayed as in the following picture For maximum performance please upright antenna from Express Card Connection Success If the connection to mWiMAX succeeds the following screen is displayed 17 37 ...

Page 18: ...re If the connection to mWiMAX fails the following screen is displayed 2 2 4 Disconnect mWiMAX When you press Disconnect button on Main screen connection is cut off and the status changes to waiting for connection 18 37 ...

Page 19: ...2 2 5 Show Settings Select Settings on Main screen Then Configuration Connection Info Network Info About mWiMAX CM tabs are appeared same as in Settings Screen on page 15 19 37 ...

Page 20: ...2 2 6 Exit Right click on Tray screen to see a pop up menu Select Exit 2 2 7 Use Tray Switch Tray screen to Main screen Right click on Tray screen to see a pop up menu Select mWiMAX View 20 37 ...

Page 21: ...al strength is weak Signal strength is good Standby Signal strength is very good Signal strength is best Signal strength is low Signal strength is weak Signal strength is good Online Signal strength is very good Signal strength is best No service area 21 37 ...

Page 22: ...ram 1 6 W kg The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and to account for any variations in measurements SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the express card transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest...

Page 23: ...io frequency energy RF because of the short distance between the express card and the user s head These RF exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies When the express card is located at greater distances from the user the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person s R...

Page 24: ...luding the following Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless express cards Design wireless express cards in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function and Cooperate in providing users of wireless express cards with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless express card use on ...

Page 25: ...ence of RF exposure Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless express cards so we don t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000 Between them the studies investigated any possible assoc...

Page 26: ...rch programs around the world The Project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues FDA and Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association CTIA have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement CRADA to do research on wireless express card safety FDA provides the scientific oversight obtaining input from experts in government industry and academic ...

Page 27: ...ple the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000 They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless express card causes brain tumors or other ill effects Their recommendation to limit wireless express card use by children was strictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists Do hands fre...

Page 28: ...measure electromagnetic interference EMI of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless teleexpress cards This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation AAMI The final draft a joint effort by FDA medical device manufacturers and many other groups was completed in late 2000 This standard will allow manufacture...

Page 29: ... the wheel of a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips Get to know your wireless express card and its features such as speed dial and redial If available these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road When available use a hands free device If possible add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless express card with ...

Page 30: ...ce or a special non emergency wireless assistance number when necessary If you see a broken down vehicle posing no serious hazard a broken traffic signal a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen call roadside assistance or other special non emergency number The wireless industry reminds you to use your express card safely when driving For more inform...

Page 31: ...e If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place switch your express card off immediately Hearing Aids Some digital wireless express cards may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices consult the manufacture...

Page 32: ...Calls This express card like any wireless express card operates using radio signals wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions Therefore you should never rely solely on any wireless express card for essential communications medical emergencies for example Remember to make or receive any calls the express card must be swit...

Page 33: ...l 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver...

Page 34: ...a If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates serious injury could result Switch your express card off before boarding an aircraft The use of wireless express card in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft s operation Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of teleexpress card services to the offender or legal action o...

Page 35: ... subscription and or usage charges Not all features are available for purchase or use in all areas Downloadable Ring Tones may be available at an additional cost Other conditions and restrictions may apply See your service provider for additional information Battery Standby and Talk Time Standby and talk times will vary depending on express card usage patterns and conditions Battery power consumpt...

Page 36: ... and terminals of the battery metal strips on the battery for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short circuiting Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations In some areas the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For safe disposal options for L...

Page 37: ...eating devices such as a microwave oven a stove or a radiator The express card may explode when overheated When the express card or battery gets wet the label indicating water damage inside the express card changes color In this case express card repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer s warranty even if the warranty for your express card has not expired If your express card has a fla...

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