NKRMS2143RM8Notebook Computer with Built In Wireless LAN

Acer Aspire 1500 series User’s Guide Model MS2143 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Model Number : _________________________________ Serial Number: ___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ Copyright © 2003 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 1500 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide Original Issue: December 2003 Acer Aspire 1500 series Notebook computer All trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective companies. iii English English First things first Yo u r g u i d e s A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire computer: For more information on Acer’s products, services, and support, please visit the web site: http:// www.acer.com. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on your computer, open the lid and press the power button above the keyboard. To turn the power off, you can do any of the following: •Click on the Start button in Windows, and then select Shut Down on the popup menu. •Push the power button. To use this method, you must first click on the Power Management icon in Windows Control Panel, and then check that the power button is set to shut down the computer when pressed. See Windows Help for more information. The Just for starters... poster shows you how to set up your computer. This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer productively. You are advised to read it thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference. iv English Note: If you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual way, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds. You should then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again. 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 0°C (32°F), or above 50°C (122°F). •Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields. •Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. •Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer. •Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. •Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. •Do not place objects on top of the computer. •Do not slam the lid shut. Close the computer gently. •Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter It is important that you look after your AC adapter. •Do not connect the adapter to any other device. •Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on it. Route the power cord away from areas where people might walk on it or trip over it. •Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting from the mains power socket. Grasp and pull the plug instead. •The total ampere ratings of equipment plugged into a power strip should not exceed the ampere rating for that power strip. v English English Taking care of your battery pack It is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack. •Use the correct battery model for your computer. Do not use other kinds of batteries. •Turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery. •Do not tamper with the battery. Keep the battery away from children. •Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your computer, it is important that you follow these steps: •Turn off the computer and remove the battery. •Disconnect the AC adapter. •Clean with a soft cloth moistened with a little water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Refer to the chapter entitled “Frequently asked questions” on page 63 if any of the following occurs: •You drop the computer or damage the case. •You spill liquid on the computer. •The computer does not operate normally. vi English English First things firstiii Your guidesiii Basic care and tips for using your computeriii Getting familiar with your computer1 A tour of your computer3 Front view3 Left view 5 Right view 6 Rear view7 Bottom view8 Features9 Indicators11 Keyboard13 Special keys13 Touchpad19 Touchpad basics19 Launch keys21 Storage22 Inserting and ejecting a diskette22 Ejecting the optical drive tray23 Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray23 Connectivity options24 Ethernet and LAN24 Fax/data modem25 Audio26 Securing your computer27 Security slot27 Operating on battery power29 Battery pack31 Battery pack characteristics31 Installing and removing the battery pack32 Charging the battery33 Checking the battery level33 Optimizing battery life33 Battery-low warning34 Power management35 Peripherals and options37 External display devices39 External input devices39 Contents English External keyboard39 External keypad39 External pointing device39 USB devices40 IEEE 1394 Port41 Printer42 Audio devices42 Expansion devices43 PC Card43 Miscellaneous options45 Battery pack45 AC adapter45 Key co…

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WLAN 802.11g mini-PCI Module User Manual Version: 1.0 Sep. 2003 1 Copyright Statement No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher. Windows ™ 98SE/2000/ME/XP are trademarks of Microsoft ® Corp. Pentium is trademark of Intel. All copyright reserved. 2 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 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 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. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 3 Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 4 1.1 THE WLAN 802.11G MINI-PCI MODULE..............................................................4 1.2 FEATURES................................................................................................................4 2. PLANNING YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK 5 2.1 NETWORK TOPOLOGY.............................................................................................5 2.2 AD-HOC VERSUS INFRASTRUCTURE MODE............................................................5 3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION 7 3.1 SETUP WIZARD INSTALLATION.......................................................................7 3.2 ADDITIONAL SETUP PROCESSES.............................................................................9 3.3 DISABLE WINDOWS XP ZERO-CONFIGURATION.................................................11 3.4 UNINSTALLATION...................................................................................................12 4. USING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY 14 4.1 OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................14 4.2 ACCESSING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY.........................................................14 4.3 LINK STATUS..........................................................................................................18 4.4 SITE MONITOR.......................................................................................................19 4.5 STATISTICS.............................................................................................................20 4.6 DIAGNOSTICS.........................................................................................................21 4.7 INFORMATION........................................................................................................22 APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING23 APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY 26 APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATION 31 4 1. Introduction 1.1 The WLAN 802.11g mini-PCI Module 802.11g is the 54Mbps wireless networking standard that's almost five times faster than the widely deployed 802.11b products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country — but since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, 802.11g devices can also work with existing 11Mbps 802.11b equipment. The new 802.11g mini-PCI Module has both standards built in, so you can connect your notebook to existing 802.11b infrastructure, and also the new screaming fast 802.11g networks. The included Setup Wizard will walk you through configuring the module to your network's settings, step by step. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, and share files and other resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network, wherever you wander. At home, you can surf the web or use instant messaging to chat with friends while sitting out on the patio. You'll also be able to connect with any of the growing number of public wireless hotspots springing up in coffee shops, airport lounges, hotels and convention centers. And as those hotspots upgrade to the new high-speed 802.11g standard, you'll be ready to take advantage of the increased speeds. Get connected to current-standard 802.11b networks today, and be prepared for the future with the WLAN 802.11g mini-PCI Module. 1.2 Features l High-speed 802.11g networking for your notebook computer l Data rates up to 54Mbps -- 5 times faster than 802.11b l Also interoperates with 802.11b networks (at 11Mbps) l Wireless security -- up to 128-bit WEP encryption 5 2. Planning Your Wireless Network 2.1 Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), exce…

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No. 65, Ku Dai Keng St., Hsichih, Taipei 221, R.O. C. Tel: 886-2-2646-2550 FAX: 886-2-26464641 No. 120, Lane 180, San Ho Tsuen, Hsin Ho Rd. Lung-Tan Hsiang, Tao Yuan County 325, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel: 886-3-407-1718 FAX:886-3-407-1738 American Telecommunications Certification Body Inc. 6731 Whittier Ave, McLean, VA 22101 December 24, 2003 RE: Wistron Neweb Corporation FCC ID: NKRMS2143RM8 Dear Mr. Timothy R. Johnson Here are our answers: 1) Please provide photographs as necessary to show the inside of the laptop and how the TX card is installed in the laptop. Additionally please provide internal photographs of the laptop sufficient to show the general construction and layout of the laptop and placement of components in the chassis. Ans: See internal photo location 1,2,3,4. 2) This device appears to have been subjected to a DoC authorization as given from the labeling. Testing for the TX portion shows a limited configuration. Note that compliance under the DoC authorization for the device as a class B PC requires a fully configured test configuration according to ANSI C63.4. Please confirm that the device has properly tested using a fully configured system for the DoC authorization. Ans: Yes, this device also has been finished testing with FCC part 15C 3) Page 83 of the users manual mentions a 20 cm separation distance. This is not considered correct since the device may be used in the lap. Please correct. Ans: It has been modified, please see manual aspire 1500 update.pdf 4) This device has also been subject to a DoC as given by the type of device an labeling. However the users manual must also contain the Statement of Compliance information for DoC's Ans: A declaration letter was uploaded, please see acer manual doc.pdf 5) On page 26 of 40 of the first part of the EMC report, the difference between Peak and Average values for the fundamental appear to be about a delta of 16 - 22 dB. Typically the difference between peak and average on this type of transmitter is only 10-12 dB, regardless of 802.11b or 802.11g. Note that the results for the 802.11g show approximately a delta of 10-12 dB. The larger delta for the 802.11 b tends to suggest that maybe the fundamental was not configured properly for continuous transmission during this test and possibly a larger VBW should be used. Note that the VBW must be > 1/Ton time. Please explain. Ans: We test 11b bandage again, and set the VBW as 1KHz when measuring average. The detail data are showed in the updated report. We can also find the Band Edge measurement value in Restricted band is still under 54dBuV,please see update report page 26, 28,30 6) Please comment on if the scan procedures given on page 16 for the SAR system validation also apply to the general scan procedures for the test scans. Ans: See the updated SAR report. MS2143SAR update.pdf 7) The test report states that numeric results are not provided due to low levels obtained. Given the power levels of the device and antenna gain, results would normally be expected. It appears unusual that measurable results could not be obtained and that possibly something was wrong with the device during the test. Note that this device may transmit out of one of 2 different antenna. Were both antennas checked to ensure the proper antenna was being placed against the phantom during the test? Please verify and or provide additional data as necessary. Ans: We repeat the SAR testing to the PC with WLAN, ensure the proper antenna was being placed against the phantom during the testing, and find the worst data showed in the report, please see the update SAR report Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Daphne Liu International Standards Laboratory

Wistron Neweb Corporation No. 10-1, Li-hsin Road 1, Science-based Industrial Park,Hsinchu 300, Taiwan, R. O. C. 886-3-666-7799 886-3-666-1654 Rev 2 C:\tmp\03LR025 MS2143 GANNET RM8\fcc\AP FORM.doc 02/08/02 Letter Of Agency Date: Dec. 09, 2003 American Telecommunications Certification Body, Inc. 6731 Whittier Avenue Suite C110 McLean, VA 22101 To Whom It May Concern: Please be advised that Wistron NeWeb Corporation authorizes International Standards Laboratory (ISL) to act on our behalf, until otherwise notified, for applications submitted to American Telecommunications Certification Body, Inc. (ATCB). We certify that we are not subject to denial of federal benefits that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse ACT of 1988, U.S.C. 862. Further, no party as defined in 47 CFR 1.2002(b), for this application is subject to denial of federal benefits that includes FCC benefits. Thank you for your attention to this matter. ________________ Eric Liu / Sr. Manager Engineer Wistron NeWeb Corporation Wistron Neweb Corporation No. 10-1, Li-hsin Road 1, Science-based Industrial Park,Hsinchu 300, Taiwan, R. O. C. 886-3-666-7799 886-3-666-1654 Rev 2 C:\tmp\03LR025 MS2143 GANNET RM8\fcc\AP FORM.doc 02/08/02 FCC Labeling Requirements and Information Date: Dec. 09, 2003 American Telecommunications Certification Body, Inc. 6731 Whittier Avenue Suite C110 McLean, VA 22101 RE: FCC Labeling Requirements FCC ID: NKRMS2143RM8 The following label information is required by the FCC Rules and Regulations for certified devices. Please find marketing information required by the FCC Rules and Regulations as following: Label Requirements An intentional radiator device subject to certification by the FCC shall carry a warning label which includes the following statement: (Due to space limitation, this statement has be shown on Users’ Manual Page 75 & 82.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The sample label shown shall be permanently affixed at a conspicuous location on the device and be readily visible to the user at the time of purchase. FCC ID: NKRMS2143RM8 Thank you for your attention to these matters. Sincerely, ________________ Eric Liu / Sr. Manager Engineer Wistron NeWeb Corporation Wistron Neweb Corporation No. 10-1, Li-hsin Road 1, Science-based Industrial Park,Hsinchu 300, Taiwan, R. O. C. 886-3-666-7799 886-3-666-1654 Rev 2 C:\tmp\03LR025 MS2143 GANNET RM8\fcc\AP FORM.doc 02/08/02 Request for Confidentiality Date: Dec. 9, 2003 American Telecommunications Certification Body, Inc. 6731 Whittier Avenue Suite C110 McLean, VA 22101 RE: Certification Application FCC ID: NKRMS2143RM8 Please be advised that the following information is to be held confidential on behalf of Wistron NeWeb Corporation : q Block Diagram q Schematics q Technical Spec The application contains technical information which Wistron NeWeb Corporation deems to be trade secrets and proprietary. If made public, the information might be used to the disadvantage of the applicant in the market place. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, ________________ Eric Liu / Sr. Manager Engineer Wistron NeWeb Corporation

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0597 ILAC MRA Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Test Report for Wistron Ne Web Corporation on the Notebook Personal Computer Model Number: MS2143 Test Report: EME-031310 Date of Report: Dec. 8, 2003 Date of test: Dec. 5, 2003 Total No of Pages Contained in this Report: 85 Accredited for testing to FCC Part 15 Tested by: Kevin Chen Reviewed by: Elton Chen Review Date: Dec. 19, 2003 All services undertaken are subject to the following general policy: Reports are submitted for exclusive use of the client to whom they are addressed. Their significance is subject to the adequacy and representative character of the samples and to the comprehensiveness of the tests, examinations or surveys made. This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without written consent of Intertek Testing Services, Taiwan Ltd. FCC ID. : NKRMS2143RM8 Report No.: EME-031310 Page 2 of 85 Table of Contents 1.0 Job Description...........................................................................................................4 1.1 Client Information...................................................................................................4 1.2 Equipment under test (EUT)...................................................................................4 1.3 Test plan reference..................................................................................................5 1.4 System test configuration........................................................................................5 1.4.1 System block diagram & Support equipment......................................................5 1.4.2 Test Position.........................................................................................................6 1.4.3 Test Condition......................................................................................................6 1.5 Modifications required for compliance...................................................................7 1.6 Additions, deviations and exclusions from standards.............................................7 2.0 SAR Evaluation..........................................................................................................8 2.1 SAR Limits.............................................................................................................8 2.2 Configuration Photographs.....................................................................................9 2.3 SAR measurement system....................................................................................20 2.4 SAR measurement system validation...................................................................21 2.4.1 System Validation result.....................................................................................21 2.4.2 System Performance Check result.....................................................................23 2.5 Test Result.............................................................................................................26 3.0 Test Equipment.........................................................................................................29 3.1 Equipment List......................................................................................................29 3.2 Tissue Simulating Liquid......................................................................................30 3.2.1 Body Tissue Simulating Liquid for evaluation test............................................30 3.2.2 Head Tissue Simulating Liquid for System performance Check test................31 3.2.3 body liquid results..............................................................................................32 3.2.4 head liquid results..............................................................................................34 3.3 E-Field Probe and 2450 Balanced Dipole Antenna Calibration...........................36 4.0 Measurement Uncertainty.........................................................................................37 5.0 Measurement Traceability.........................................................................................40 6.0 WARNING LABEL INFORMATION - USA..........................................................41 7.0 REFERENCES.........................................................................................................42 8.0 DOCUMENT HISTORY..........................................................................................43 APPENDIX A - SAR Evaluation Data...........................................................................44 APPENDIX B - Photographs..........................................................................................56 APPENDIX C - E-Field Probe and 2450MHz Balanced Dipole Antenna Calibration Data 61 FCC ID. : NKRMS2143RM8 Report No.: EME-031310 Page 3 of 85 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE The Wistron sample device, model # MS2143 was evaluated in accordance with the requirements for compliance testing defined in FCC OET Bulletin 65, Supplement C (Edition 01-01). Testing was performed at the Intertek Testing Services facility in Hsinchu, Taiwan. For the evaluation, the dosimetric assessment system INDEXSAR SARA2 was used. The phantom employed was the box phantom of 2mm thick in one wall. The total uncertainty for the evaluation of the spatial peak SAR values averaged over a cube of 1g tissue mass had been assessed for this system to be ±29.7%. The device was tested at their maximum output power declared by the Wistron. In summary, the maximum spatial peak SAR value for the sample device averaged over 1g was found to be: Phantom Position SAR 1g , mW/g 2mm thick box phantom wall EUT rear to the phantom with antenna 2, 0 mm separation. 0.034 In conclusion, the tested Sample device was found to be in compliance with the requirements defined in OET Bulletin 65, Supplement C (Edition 01-01) for body configurations. FCC ID. : NKRMS2143RM8 Report No.: EME-031310 Page 4 of 85 1.0 Job Description 1.1 Client Information …

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Report Number: 03LR025FC Test Date: 2003/12/04 NVLAP Lab. Code: 200234-0; VCCI: R-1435, C-1440; NEMKO Aut. No: ELA 113; BSMI Lab. Code: SL2-IN-E-0013 Test Report FOR FCC Part 15 Subpart C of Notebook Personal Computer (with WLAN 802.11b+g Mini-PCI Module RM8 inside) Model MS2143 (Brand: acer ) Applied by: Wistron NeWeb Corporation No. 10-1, Li-hsin Road I, Science-based Inductrial Park Hsinchu 300, Taiwan, R. O. C. Test Performed by: International Standards Laboratory No. 120, Lane 180, San Ho Tsuen, Hsin Ho Rd. Lung-Tan Hsiang, Tao Yuan County 325 Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel:(03)407-1718 Fax:(03)407-1738 FCC ID: NKRMS2143RM8 International Standards Laboratory Report Number: 03LR025FC NVLAP Lab. Code: 200234-0; VCCI: R-1435, C-1440; NEMKO Aut. No: ELA 113; BSMI Lab. Code: SL2-IN-E-0013 -i- Contents of Report 1. . General............................................................................................................................1 1.1 Certification of Accuracy of Test Data.............................................................................1 2. Test Results Summary........................................................................................................2 3. Description of Equipment Under Test (EUT).......................................................................3 3.1 Test Standards and Procedure........................................................................................5 3.2 General Test Conditions..................................................................................................5 4. TEST RESULTS (802.11b)...............................................................................................6 4.1 Powerline Conducted Emissions [Section 15.207]...........................................................6 4.1.1 EUT Configuration...................................................................................................6 4.1.2 Test Procedure........................................................................................................6 4.1.3 EMI Receiver/Spectrum Analyzer Configuration (for the frequencies tested)..............6 4.1.4 Test Data:................................................................................................................7 4.2 Bandwidth for DSSS [Section 15.247 (a)(2)]..................................................................9 4.2.1 Test Procedure........................................................................................................9 4.2.2 Test Setup...............................................................................................................9 4.2.3 Test Data.................................................................................................................9 4.3 DSSS Maximum Peak Output Power [Section 15.247 (b)(1)].......................................13 4.3.1 Test Procedure......................................................................................................13 4.3.2 Test Setup.............................................................................................................13 4.3.3 Test Data:..............................................................................................................13 5. Radiated Emission Measurement [Section [15.247(c)(4)]..................................................14 5.1 EUT Configuration........................................................................................................14 5.1.1 Test Procedure......................................................................................................14 5.1.2 EMI Receiver/Spectrum Analyzer Configuration (for the frequencies tested)............14 5.1.3 Test Data (30MHz – 1GHz) :.................................................................................15 5.1.4 Test Data ( 1GHz – 25 GHz, Transmitting from Main antenna) ...............................16 5.2 Band Edge Measurement..............................................................................................19 5.2.1 Test Procedure (Conducted)..................................................................................19 5.2.2 Test Setup (Conducted).........................................................................................19 5.2.3 Test Data:..............................................................................................................19 5.2.4 Band Edge measurement Test Procedure (Radiated)...............................................22 5.2.5 Test Setup (Radiated)............................................................................................22 5.2.6 Test Data:..............................................................................................................23 5.3 RF Exposure Measurement [Section 15.247(b)(4) & 1.1307(b)]............................…

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