Aspire 1410/1680 Series

Users Guide
Copyright 2004. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 1410/1680 Series Users Guide Original Issue: July 2004
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Your guides

To help you use your Aspire, we have designed a set of guides:
First off, the Just for starters. poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.
This Users guide introduces you to the many ways your computer can help you be more productive. This guide provides clear and concise information about the computer, so read it thoroughly. If you ever need to print out a copy, this Users guide is also available in Portable Document Format (PDF). Follow these steps: 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem Users guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on Aspire Users guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

English

First things first
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power switch below the LCD screen beside the launch keys. See Front view on page 3 for the location of the power switch. To turn the power off, do any of the following: Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer; then click on Turn Off. Use the power switch
Note: You can also use the power switch to perform power management functions. See Power management on page 28.
Use the customized functions for power management You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-F4). See Power management on page 28.
Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.
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 0C (32F) or above 50C (122F). Do not subject 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 and vibration. Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.
Do not slam the computer display when you close it. Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.
Taking care of your AC adapter
Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: Do not connect the adapter to any other device. Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic. When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

Rugged, yet extremely portable design Stylish appearance Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Internet 4-way scroll button

Expansion

One Tpye II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory modules
The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard.

Function

Caps Lock Num Lock
Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Media activity

Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is active.

Indicators

In addition, there are two indicators at the front panel. Even when the
cover is closed, the state or features can still be seen.
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.

Lock keys

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock Key

Caps Lock
When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

Num Lock (Fn-F11)

Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)

Using the keyboard

Embedded numeric keypad
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Desired Access

Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys

Num Lock On

Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys.

Num Lock Off

Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys.

Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad.
Type the letters in a normal manner.
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Windows key

Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: + Tab +E + F1 +F +M Shift + +R Activates the next Taskbar button. Opens the My Computer window. Opens Help and Support. Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. Minimizes all windows. + M Undoes the minimize all windows ( + M) action. Opens the Run dialog box.

Application key

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

Windows keys

Hot keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computers controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.

Hot Key

Hot key help
Displays help on hot keys.

Acer eSetting

Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. See Acer eManager on page 44. Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. See Acer eManager on page 44. Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Acer ePowerManagement

Display toggle
Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off.

Screen blank

Touchpad toggle

Speaker toggle

Volume up
Increases the sound volume.

Volume down

Decreases the sound volume.

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down

Decreases the screen brightness.

FnHome

Play/Pause
Press to start playing the audio track or video file. Press again to pause. Press to stop playing the audio track or video file. Press to skip backward to the previous track or video file and start playing. Press to skip forward to the next track or video file.

FnPg Up FnPg Dn

Backwards

Fn-End

Forward

Alt Gr-$

US dollar
Types the US dollar sign.

Alt GrEuro

Types the Euro symbol.

Special Key

You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type:

The Euro symbol

Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the Euro symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr and then press the Euro symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.

Setting up a home office

If you frequently work on your computer at home, you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home. With a second AC adapter, you can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home. If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse.
when you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a clients office building or traveling locally
Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when bringing it into the gate area.
Bring the following items with you: AC adapter Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer
In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling: Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors.
Traveling with the computer
Traveling internationally with the computer
when you are moving from country to country
Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling.
Bring the following items with you: AC adapter Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling Spare, fully-charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Proof of purchase, in case you need to show it to customs officials International Travelers Warranty passport
Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally: When traveling in another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage. Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. If you are using the modem, check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in.
Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks a security lock and passwords.
Using a computer security lock
A security keylock notch located on the rear panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.

Setting a password

Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. When set, no one can access the computer without entering the correct password. There are three types of passwords you can set: 3 Supervisor Password secures your computer against unauthorized entry to and use of the BIOS Utility. User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk.
Important! Do not forget your Setup and Hard Disk passwords! If you forget your passwords, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center.
You can set the passwords using the BIOS Utility.

Securing your computer

2 Customizing my

computer

After learning the basics of your Aspire computer, lets get acquainted with the advanced features of your computer. In this chapter, you will learn how to add options, upgrade components for better performance, and customize your computer.
Your Aspire offers you a complete mobile computing experience.

Connectivity options

Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC.
Your computer has a built-in V.92 56Kbps AC97 Link modem.
Warning! This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem.
To use the modem, connect a phone cable from the modem jack to a phone line jack.
Warning: Please use the delivered phone cable in the country of use.
Expanding through options

Network

Your computer has built-in Ethernet/Fast Ethernet capabilities. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack to an network jack or hub. Consult your network administrator for details.

Fast infrared

The computers fast infrared (FIR) port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs (personal digital assistants), mobile phones, and infrared printers. The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to four megabits per second (Mbps) at a distance of up to one meter.
Note: The Fast Infrared feature is available on certain models only.
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy-chain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. Your computer has three ports available.

IEEE 1394 port

The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a video camera or digital camera.
Note: The IEEEE 1394 feature is available on certain models only. See your video or digital camera's documentation for details.

a b c Check to see if "Hard Disk Recovery" function is enabled or not. Make sure the [Hard Disk Recovery] setting in [Advanced] is [Enabled]. Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save changes. The system will reboot.
Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press <F2> during POST.
The instruction "Press <F2> to Enter BIOS" is shown at the bottom of the screen, during POST. Press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. The message "The system has password protection. Please enter 000000:" is displayed. Enter six 0s and continue. "Acer Self-Configuration Preload" window appears. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system versions) and press "Enter" to select.

Setup password and exit

Press "F3" to setup password or press "F5" to exit the system recovery process when "Acer Self-Configuration Preload" window appears. If "F3" is pressed, the next screen shows "Please enter new password:" enter one to eight alphanumeric characters. You will be asked to reenter your password for confirmation before continuing. The screen will display "Password has been created. Press any key to reboot.", hit any key to reboot your system. If "F5" is pressed, the recovery process will be terminated and the system will reboot and start normally.
Important: This feature occupies 2 GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive.

Restart the system.

3 Troubleshooting

my computer

This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy answers and solutions are provided for each one.
I pressed the power switch and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up.
Look at the Power indicator: If it is not lit, no power is being applied to the computer. Check the following: If you are running on battery power, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to the power outlet. If it is lit, check the following: If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in Sleep mode. Press any key or tap on the touchpad to resume.
Nothing appears on the screen.
The computers power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, two things might be the cause: The brightness level might be too low. Press Fn- to increase the brightness level. The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the display toggle hot key Fn-F5 to toggle the display back to the computer.

Image is not full-screen.
Make sure that the resolution is set to 1024x768. This is the native resolution of your computer display. Right-click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box. Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution. Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on an external monitor.
Frequently-asked questions
No audio is heard from the computer.
Check the following: The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option. The speakers may be turned off. Press Fn-F8 to turn the speakers on (this hot key also turns the speakers off). The volume level may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out port on the computers right panel, the internal speakers automatically turn off.
I want to eject the CD or DVD tray without turning on the power. I cannot eject the CD or DVD tray.
There is a mechanical eject button on the optical drive. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the tray.
Check the following: Make sure the disc is supported by the drive. If your computer connects to a CD-ROM drive, it can read CDs but cannot read DVDs. If your computer has a DVD drive, it can read DVDs in addition to CDs. When placing the CD or DVD in the drive tray, make sure it is secure in the spindle on the drive tray. Make sure the CD or DVD is free from scratches or smudges. If the CD or DVD is dirty, clean it using a disc cleaning kit. Remember to follow the instructions included with the kit. If the problem does not lie with the disc, your CD or DVD drive may be dirty. Clean it using a drive cleaning kit. Follow the instructions included with the kit.
The keyboard does not respond.
Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB connector on the computers rear. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose.
The infrared port does not work.
Check the following: Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of 1 meter apart. Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports. Nothing should be blocking the ports. Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). During the POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled. Make sure both devices are IrDA-compliant.

CMOS Checksum Error

Disk Boot Failure
Equipment Configuration Error

Hard Disk 0 Error

Hard Disk 0 Extended Type Error I/O Parity Error
Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Keyboard Interface Error Memory Size Mismatch
If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility.

Error messages

Requesting service
Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand. An ITW passport comes with your computer. This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program. A list of available, authorized service centers is in this handy booklet. Read this passport thoroughly. Always have your ITW passport on hand, especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers. Place your proof-of-purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport. If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide. There are two ways to access Acer for technical support and information: Internet service worldwide (www.acersupport.com) Technical support numbers in various countries
You can view a list of technical support numbers by following these steps: 3 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double-click on System. Click on the Support Information button.
Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call. With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently. If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the number and sequence in the case of beeps). You are required to provide the following information: Name:________________________________________ Address:______________________________________ ______________________________________________ Telephone number:____________________________ Machine and model type:_______________________ Serial number:_________________________________ Date of purchase:______________________________

Before you call

Appendix A

Specifications

This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.
Intel Pentium M Processor 705, 715, 725, 735, 745, 755, or Intel Celeron M Processor 320, 330

Memory

256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules 512 KB flash ROM BIOS

Data storage

One 30 GB and above E-IDE hard disk (2.5, 9.5mm, UltraDMA-100) One internal optical drive 3-in-1 Card Reader (manufacuring option)

Display and video

Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at: 14.1 XGA (1024x768) resolution 15.0 XGA (1024x768) or SXGA+ (1400x1050) resolution 15.4 WXGA (1280x800) or WSXGA+ (1680x1050) resolution ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 with 64 MB MB of video memory (manufacturing option) Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Dual independent display "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically deciding the best settings for your display and conserves power
Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (manufacturing option) Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports InviLink 802.11b/g dual-band Wireless LAN (manufacturing option) Bluetooth (manufacturing option)

Microprocessor

Appendix A Specifications
16-bit AC97 stereo audio Dual speakers and one internal microphone Separate audio ports for headphone-out, line-in and microphonein devices
Keyboard and pointing device
88/89-key Windows keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function

I/O ports

One Type II PC Card slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56Kbps modem) One RJ-45 network jack One DC-in jack (AC adapter) One external monitor port One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) One audio line-in jack (3.5mm mini jack) One microphone-in jack (3.5mm mini jack) One Infrared (FIR) port (manufacturing option) One IEEE 1394 port (manufacturing option) One S-video TV-out port (manufacturing option) Three USB 2.0 ports 3-in-1 MS/MMC/SD card reader (manufacturing option)

Weight (with battery)

14.1 display model: 2.75 kg (6.06 lbs) 15.0 display model: 2.91 kg (6.42 lbs) 15.4 display model: 2.95 kg (6.48 lbs)

364.0(W) x 279.0(D) x 38.9(max. H) mm, w/ battery 364.0(W) x 275.0(D) x 33.9(max. H) mm, w/o battery

Environment

Temperature: Operating: 5C ~ 35C Non-operating: -20C ~ 65C Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH

System

Microsoft Windows XP Home/Pro ACPI 1.0b support DMI 2.0-compliant Wi-Fi-compliant CCX compliant (certain models only)
3-cell (23W), 4-cell (32W) or 8-cell (60W) Li-ion battery pack 65W AC adapter 19V 3.42A

Options

256MB/512MB/1GB memory upgrade module Additional 65W AC adapter Addition Li-ion battery pack Additional hard disk USB floppy drive

Dimensions

Appendix B
Regulation & safety notices
This appendix lists the general notices for your computer.
As an Energy Star Partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

FCC notice

This device 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 device 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 device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device 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 device and receiver. Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devices
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.
Energy Star Guidelines Compliance
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices

Operation conditions

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.

Notice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Remarque lintention des utilisateurs canadiens
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB003 du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries
Hereby, Acer, declares that this Aspire series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/ 5/EC. (Please visit www.acer.com/about/certificates/nb for complete documents.)

Modem notices

Notice for USA
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the bottom side of the modem is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. Upon request, you must provide this information to your telephone company. If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But, if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.
83 If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor.

European Union (EU)

This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive EN 60950 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive EN 55022 EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2/-3 99/5/EC Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive Art.3.1a) EN 60950 Art.3.1b) EN -1/-17 Art.3.2) EN 300 328-2 Art.3.2) EN *applied to 5 GHz only

General

The FCC RF safety requirement
The radiated output power of Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Aspire series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the users manual of each RF option device.
Caution: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card built in to the screen section and all persons.
Note: Acer Dual-Band 11a/g Wireless Mini PCI Adapter implements transmission diversity function. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually (by users) to have good quality of radiocommunication.
High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device. An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty.
Canada - Low power license-exempt radiocommunication devices (RSS-210)
a Common information 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. Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Operation in 5 GHz band The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LELAN (Licence-Exempt Local Area Network) devices.