Sony PCWA-C150S Reading Guide

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Sony Corporation 

 2002 Printed in Japan

PCWA-C150S

Read This First

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-C150S
Serial No.______________

CAUTION

Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your warranty.

FCC ID: AK8PCWAC150S
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.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.

Only peripherals (computer input/output devices,
terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC
Class B limits may be attached to this computer
product. Operation with non-compliant peripherals
is likely to result in interference to radio and
television reception.

All cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded and grounded. Operation with cables,
connected to peripherals, that are not shielded and
grounded, may result in interference to radio and
television reception.

If you have questions about this product, call the
Sony Customer Information Service Center at
1-888-476-6972; or write to the Sony Customer
Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway
Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913. The number
below is for FCC-related matters only.

Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Sony
Model No: PCWA-C150S
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 device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Safety Information

WARNING
• Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead

to damage that is not covered by the warranty.

• Do not use this equipment on hospital premises.

Doing so may cause medical devices to
malfunction.

• If using the equipment near a pacemaker, make

sure it is at least 9 inches (22 cm) away from the
pacemaker.

• Do not use this equipment 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 use this equipment outdoors.
• Install and connect this product by following

descriptions in its Operating Instructions and
Quick Start Guide before using it.

• To comply with the FCC RF exposure

compliance requirements, a separation distance
of at least 2.5 cm must be maintained between
the antenna of this device and all persons. This
card may be used in portable or mobile devices
such as laptops or handheld PDA’s. The device
should not operate in a body worn device or
configuration.
Users are not permitted to make changes or
modify the system in any way.

• Indoor use only.
• This device is made for use in the USA and

Canada only.

For the 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.

Precautions

Safety

Do not drop or cause a mechanical shock to the
2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C150S, as
this may damage the unit.

Installation

Do not expose the Wireless LAN PC Card to the
following conditions:
• Unstable surfaces
• High humidity or poor ventilation
• Excessive dust
• Direct sunlight or extreme heat
• Closed cars
• Magnetic fields (near magnets, speakers, or

televisions)

• Frequent vibration
• Locations where the transmission of radio waves

may be obstructed by metal plates or concrete
walls

Operation

If the Wireless LAN PC Card is moved directly
from a cold location to a warm locations, or if it is
placed in a very damp environment, moisture may
condense on the parts inside. The Wireless LAN PC
Card may not operate properly if moisture
condensation occurs.

Cleaning

Clean the case with a soft cloth, lightly moistened
with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or
solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may
damage the finish of the case.

Specifications

Protocol support
TCP/IP compliant

Standard
IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11

Radio frequency
2.4 GHz

Modulation method
DS-SS (IEEE 802.11 compliant)

General
Power requirements

3.3 V/5 V (supplied from the computer through
the PC card adapter)

Current

Peak current at transmission: 330 mA
Peak current at reception: 240 mA

Connector

PC Card Card Type II

Dimensions

Approx. 2.2 

× 0.2 × 3.6 inches

(Approx. 54 

× 5 × 90 mm ) (w/h/d)

(Antenna height: 0.5 inches (Approx. 12 mm))

Mass

Approx. 1.3 oz (Approx. 35 g)

Operating temperature

41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) (not condensed)

Storage temperature

-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) (not condensed)

Supplied accessories
See “Unpacking” in the Quick Start Guide.

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

2.4GHz
Wireless LAN PC Card

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