AK8PCWAC300S2.4 GHz DSSS/OFDM WLAN PCMCIA Card

Operating Instructions Wireless LAN PC Card (IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps) PCWA-C300S 4-674-967-11(1) © 2003 Sony Corporation 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. PCWA-C300S Serial No.______________ CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty. FCC ID: AK8PCWAC300S Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of the Wireless LAN PC Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Wireless LAN PC Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 or communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to 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 is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No: PCWA-C300S Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for FCC-related matters only. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This equipment may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Safety Information WARNING • Opening the product, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the warranty. • Do not use this product on hospital premises. Doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction. • If using the product near a pacemaker, make sure it is at least 9 inches (22 cm) away from the pacemaker. • Do not use this product in an aircraft, as doing so could cause the aircraft's equipment to malfunction. Make sure you remove the equipment from the PC card slot before carrying your computer onto an aircraft. • Do not apply unnecessary physical strain on the product when it is inserted in your computer as this could damage the product and/or your computer. • This product is meant for use in the USA and Canada only. 3 FCC RF Exposure Install and connect this product by following descriptions in its Operating Instructions before using it. This equipment generates and radiates radio frequency energy. SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) for this device was measured in accordance with FCC OET Bulletin 65. Supplement C and guidelines established in IEEE C95.1-1991. In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits please maintain at least 4 mm spacing between the user and the antenna of this device while it is in use. This product can only be used with desktop computers and laptop (notebook) computers with side mounted PCMCIA slots. This device cannot be used with other types of host devices, such as PDAs. Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the system in any way. For customers in Canada • This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. • Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. • To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. • The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Pour les utilisateurs au Canada • Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. • L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l'utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. • Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit être utilisé à l’intérieur et devrait 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. • Le terme “IC” avant le muméro d’homologation ne signifie seulement que les normes d’Industrie du Canada ont été respectées. About the supplied software THE SUPPLIED SOFTWARE IS SUPPLIED PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE END- USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the software manual in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. • In no ev…

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Akzo Nobel K. K. EMC Division Bancho Kaikan 12-1, Gobancho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 102-0076 Japan Tel.+81 3 5210 5411 Fax.+81 3 5216 2860 April 22, 2003 Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 RE: LETTER OF AGENT AUTHORIZATION To Whom It May Concern: We, the undersigned, hereby authorize PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. to act on our behalf in all matters relating to application for equipment authorization, including the signing of all documents relating to these matters. We also hereby certify that no party to the application authorized hereunder is subject to the denial of benefits, including FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988,21 U.S.C.862. This authorization expires one year from the current date. Sincerely, Akzo Nobel K. K. Junichi Okada Group Leader Technology Management Group EMC Division

April 24, 2003 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Approval Services 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 SUBJECT: SONY Corporation FCC ID: AK8PCWAC300S Part 15.247 Certification Gentlemen: Submitted herewith, on behalf of SONY Corporation, is an application for Part 15.247 Certification of the 2.4 GHz DSSS/OFDM Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card. Attached is the applicant’s Letter of Authorization, Confidentiality Request, measurement report test data and plots, RF Exposure measurement report and data, FCC ID label and location, test setup photographs, internal and external photographs, block diagram (confidential), circuit diagrams (confidential), operational description, and the user's manual. Should you have any questions or comments concerning the above, please contact the undersigned. cc: SONY Corporation

SONY FCC ID: AK8PCWAC300S EUT Photographs © 2003 PCTEST Lab. 2.4 GHz DSSS/OFDM Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card Model: PCWA-C300S SONY FCC ID: AK8PCWAC300S EUT Photographs © 2003 PCTEST Lab. 2.4 GHz DSSS/OFDM Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card Model: PCWA-C300S SONY FCC ID: AK8PCWAC300S EUT Photographs © 2003 PCTEST Lab. 2.4 GHz DSSS/OFDM Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card Model: PCWA-C300S SONY FCC ID: AK8PCWAC300S EUT Photographs © 2003 PCTEST Lab. 2.4 GHz DSSS/OFDM Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card Model: PCWA-C300S SONY FCC ID: AK8PCWAC300S EUT Photographs © 2003 PCTEST Lab. 2.4 GHz DSSS/OFDM Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card Model: PCWA-C300S SONY FCC ID: AK8PCWAC300S EUT Photographs © 2003 PCTEST Lab. 2.4 GHz DSSS/OFDM Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card Model: PCWA-C300S

PCTEST ENGINEERING LABORATORY, INC. 6660 – B Dobbin Road • Columbia, MD 21045 • USA Telephone 410.290.6652 / Fax 410.290.6654 http://www.pctestlab.com (email: [email protected]) CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (SAR EVALUATION) PCTEST SAR REPORT FCC CERTIFICATION Reviewed by: Quality Manager SAR Filename: SAR.230407199.AK8 Test Dates: April 14-15, 2003 EUT Type: 2.4 GHz DSSS/OFDM Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card FCC ID: AK8PCWAC300S Page 1 of 32 © 2003 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc APPLICANT NAME & ADDRESS: DATE & LOCATION OF TESTING: SONY Corporation Dates of Tests: April 14-15, 2003 6-7-35 Kitashinagawa Shinagawa-ku Test Report S/N: SAR.230407199.AK8 Tokyo, 141-0001 JAPAN Test Site: PCTEST Lab, Columbia, MD USA Attn: Masaharu Abe Product Safety Manager FCC ID: AK8PCWAC300S APPLICANT: SONY Corporation EUT Type: 2.4 GHz DSSS/OFDM Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card Tx Frequency: 2412 – 2462 MHz (DSSS/OFDM) Rx Frequency: 2412 – 2462 MHz (DSSS/OFDM) Max. RF Output Power: 20.4 mW (13.1 dBm) Conducted (DSSS) 30.9 mW (14.9 dBm) Conducted (OFDM) Max. SAR Measurement: 0.109 W/kg over 1 gm (DSSS Body for Lap) 1.120 W/kg over 1 gm (DSSS Body for Bystander) 0.162 W/kg over 1 gm (OFDM Body for Lap) 1.190 W/kg over 1 gm (OFDM Body for Bystander) Trade Name/Model(s): SONY PCWA-C300S FCC Classification: Digital Transmission System (DTS) FCC Rule Part(s): §2.1093; FCC/OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C [July 2001] Application Type: Certification Test Device Serial No.: 0000035 This wireless portable device has been shown to be capable of compliance for localized specific absorption rate (SAR) for uncontrolled environment/general population exposure limits specified in ANSI/IEEE Std. C95.1-1992 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement procedures specified in FCC/OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C (2001) and IEEE Std. 1528-200X (Draft 6.5, January 15, 2002). I attest to the accuracy of data. All measurements reported herein were performed by me or were made under my supervision and are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I assume full responsibility for the completeness of these measurements and vouch for the qualifications of all persons taking them. Grant Conditions: Limited Modular Approval. Power is conducted. SAR compliance has been established in the laptop computer(s) configurations with PCMCIA slot configuration(s) (e.g., side near the rear) as tested in this filing, and can be used in laptop computers with substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. Compliance of this device in all final host configurations is the responsibility of the Grantee. End-users must be provided with specific information required to satisfy RF exposure compliance for all final host devices. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter within a host device. The highest reported SAR is 1.19 W/kg. PCTEST certifies that no party to this application has been denied the FCC benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 862. SAR.230407199.AK8 PCTEST SAR REPORT FCC CERTIFICATION Reviewed by: Quality Manager SAR Filename: SAR.230407199.AK8 Test Dates: April 14-15, 2003 EUT Type: 2.4 GHz DSSS/OFDM Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card FCC ID: AK8PCWAC300S Page 2 of 32 © 2003 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................3 SAR DEFINITION .........................................................................................3 2. SAR MEASUREMENT SETUP...........................................................................4 Robotic System..............................................................................................4 System Hardware...........................................................................................4 System Electronics..........................................................................................4 3. DASY3 E-FIELD PROBE SYSTEM......................................................................5 Probe Measurement System.............................................................................5 Probe Specifications.......................................................................................5 4. Probe Calibration Process................................................................................6 Dosimetric Assessment Procedure....................................................................6 Free Space Assessment....................................................................................6 Temperature Assessment.................................................................................6 5. PHANTOM & EQUIVALENT TISSUES..............................................................7 SAM Phantom................................................................................................7 Brain & Muscle Simulating Mixture Characterization..........................................7 Device Holder for Transmitters........................................................................7 6. TEST SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................8 Automated Test System Specifications...............................................................8 7. DOSIMETRIC ASSESSMENT & PHANTOM SPECS..............................................9 Measurement Procedure.................................................................................9 Specific Anthropomorphic Mannequin (SAM) Specifications...............................9 8. DEFINITION OF REFERENCE POINTS............................................................10 EAR Reference Point.....................................................................................10 Handset Reference Points..............................................................................10 9. TEST CONFIGURATION POSITIO…

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T E S T R E P O R T REPORT NUMBER:ANKK−103108 APPLICANT:Sony Corporation MODEL NUMBER:PCWA-C300S FCC ID:AK8PCWAC300S IC:409B-PCWAC300 REGULATION:FCC Part15 Subpart C :Industry Canada RSS-210 Issue 5 1, Oaza Sunayama, Hasaki-machi, Kashima-gun Ibaraki-ken, 314-0255 Japan Tel.: +81 479 40 1097 Fax.: +81 479 46 1788 Akzo Nobel K. K. EMC Division Kashima Site NVLAP accreditation is valid for FCC Part15 (Digital Devices), CISPR22 and AS/NZS 3548. NVLAP accreditation does not cover ICES−003. Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−103108 FCC ID : AK8PCWAC300S Page 2 of 68 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ABBREVIATIONS .............................................................................................................................3 SECTION 1.TEST CERTIFICATION ........................................................................................4 SECTION 2.SUMMARY OF RESULTS .....................................................................................5 SECTION 3.EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST.................................................................................6 SECTION 4.SUPPORT EQUIPMENT USED ............................................................................8 SECTION 5.CABLE (S) USED ...................................................................................................9 SECTION 6.CONSTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT...................................................................10 SECTION 7.GENERAL TEST CONDITIONS .........................................................................11 SECTION 8.TEST PROCEDURE(S) ........................................................................................12 SECTION 9.TEST DATA ..........................................................................................................16 9.1 Minimum 6dB Bandwidth [15.247(a)(2)]............................................................................16 9.2 Maximum Peak Output Power [15.247(b)].........................................................................22 9.3 Power Spectral Density [15.247(d)]....................................................................................25 9.4 Spurious Emissions – RF Antenna Conducted Test [15.247(c)] ........................................31 9.5 Spurious Emissions – Radiated Emission Test [15.247(c), 15.205, 15.209] ......................33 9.6 Restricted Bands of Operation [15.247(c), 15.205, 15.209] ................................................49 9.7 AC Conducted Emissions [15.207]......................................................................................63 SECTION 10.MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY.....................................................................67 SECTION 11.DESCRIPTION OF TEST LABORATORY..........................................................68 Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−103108 FCC ID : AK8PCWAC300S Page 3 of 68 ABBREVIATIONS LISN= Line Impedance Stabilization Network AMN= Artificial Mains Network ANT= Antenna BBA= Broad−band Antenna DIP= Dipole Antenna AMP= Amplifier ATT= Attenuator EUT= Equipment Under Test Q−P= Quasi−peak AVG= Average Ch= Channel EIRP= Effective Isotropic Radiated Power Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−103108 FCC ID : AK8PCWAC300S Page 4 of 68 SECTION 1.TEST CERTIFICATION APPLICANT INFORMATION Company: Sony Corporation Address: 6-7-35, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-0001 Japan Telephone number: +81 3 5795 8712 Fax number: +81 3 5795 8981 DESCRIPTION OF TEST ITEM Kind of equipment: Wireless LAN PC Card Condition of equipment : Pre Production Type: Tabletop Trademark: SONY FCC ID: AK8PCWAC300S IC: 409B-PCWAC300 Model number: PCWA-C300S Serial number: 0000005 TEST PERFORMED Location: Kashima No. 3 Test Site (FCC Reg. No. : 90433) (IC File No. : IC 2065-3) EUT received: April 7, 2003 Test started: April 7, 2003 Test completed: April 14, 2003 Regulation: FCC Part15 Subpart C Section 15.247 Intentional Radiators : Industry Canada RSS-210 Issue 5 Low Power Licence-Exempt Radiocommunication Devices (All Frequency Bands) Test setup: ANSI C63.4−1992 Report issue date: April 17, 2003 Test engineer: Yasuhiro Kase Test engineer: Kazuhiro Ando Report approved by: Takeshi Yamanaka [Site Manager] On the basis of the measurements made, the equipment tested is capable of operation in compliance with the requirements of Part 15 of the FCC Rules under normal use and maintenance. Note a. The test result of this report is effective for equipment under test itself and under the test configuration described on the report. b. This test report does not assure that whether the test result taken in other testing laboratory is compatible or reproducible to the test result on this report or not. c. This test report shall not be reproduced except in full, without issuer’s permission. Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−103108 FCC ID : AK8PCWAC300S Page 5 of 68 SECTION 2.SUMMARY OF RESULTS Test Reference (FCC) Reference (IC) Result Minimum 6dB Bandwidth15.247(a)(2)5.9.1Pass Maximum Peak Output Power15.247(b)6.2.2(o)(b)Pass Spurious Emissions - RF Antenna Conducted Test 15.247(c)6.2.2(o)(e1)Pass Spurious Emissions - Radiated Emission Test 15.247(c) 15.205 15.209 6.2.2(o)(e1)Pass Restricted Bands of Operation 15.247(c) 15.205 15.209 6.2.1 6.3 Pass Power Spectral Density15.247(d)6.2.2(o)(b)Pass AC Conducted Emission15.2076.6Pass Note : As for the FCC Part 15 Subpart B-Unintentional Radiators, the EUT has been measured and declared as DoC by Sony Corporation. Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−103108 FCC ID : AK8PCWAC300S Page 6 of 68 SECTION 3.EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST The equipment under test (EUT) consisted of the following equipment. Indication in the following left side column corresponds to Section 6. Symbol ItemModel No.Serial No.FCC ID / DoCManufacturerRemarks A) Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C300S 0000005AK8PCWAC300S Sony Corporation Power ratings of EUT : DC 3.3V, Max. 700mA DoC : Device for Declaration of Conformity 3.1 Overview of EUT 3.1.1 Modulation Method : 2.4GHz DS-SS Operating Frequency Range2400 – 2483.5 MGHz Standar…

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Photographs of Maximum Emission Set-up Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−103108 FCC ID : AK8PCWAC300S Page 2 of 5 10.1 RF Conducted Emission Test Front view Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−103108 FCC ID : AK8PCWAC300S Page 3 of 5 10.2 Conducted Emission Test Test setup in accordance with ANSI C63.4−1992 Front view Side view Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−103108 FCC ID : AK8PCWAC300S Page 4 of 5 10.3 Radiated Emission Test Test setup in accordance with ANSI C63.4−1992 Front view Rear view Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−103108 FCC ID : AK8PCWAC300S Page 5 of 5 10.4 View of EUT Front view