1-12 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User’s GuideDell Computer Corporation on the World Wide Web at http://www.dell.com/products/dellware/index.htm.A Notice About Networked Computer Systems: Some Dell computer systemsthat are classified for Class B environments may include an on-boardnetwork interface controller (NIC). If your Class B system contains a NIC,it may be considered to be a Class A system at the time that the NIC isconnected to a network. When the NIC is not connected to a network, yoursystem is considered to be a Class B digital device.Most Dell computer systems are classified for Class B environments. To determinethe electromagnetic classification for your system or device, refer to the followingsections specific for each regulatory agency. Each section provides country-specificEMC/EMI or product safety information.FCC Notices (U.S. Only)Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. However, the inclusion of certainoptions can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. To determine whichclassification applies to your computer system, examine all FCC registration labelslocated on the bottom or back panel of your computer, on card-mounting brackets,and on the cards themselves. If any one of the labels carries a Class A rating, yourentire system is considered to be a Class A digital device. If all labels carry an FCCClass B rating as distinguished by either an FCC ID number or the FCC logo, ( ),your system is considered to be a Class B digital device.Once you have determined your system’s FCC classification, read the appropriateFCC notice. Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications notexpressly approved by Dell Computer Corporation could void your authority to operatethis equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference.• This device must accept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.Class AThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Adigital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment isoperated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with themanufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radiocommunications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to causeharmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference atyour own expense.
