Safety and Product Information BlackBerry Bold 9650 Smartphone
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Contents Important safety precautions.................................................................... 3 Safety information.................................................................................... 7 Electrical safety .............................................................................................. 7 Battery safety and disposal ............................................................................ 8 Device disposal..............................................................
Additional safety guidelines ......................................................................... 17 Compliance information.......................................................................... 21 Exposure to radio frequency signals............................................................. 21 Specific absorption rate data ....................................................................... 23 FCC compliance statement (United States)..................................................
Important safety precautions Before you use your BlackBerry® device, it is important that you read the compliance information and the guidelines for the safe use of your BlackBerry device that are found in this guide. To find the latest safety and product information, visit www.blackberry.com/docs/smartphones. Use only approved batteries with your BlackBerry device.
exposure standards might present a risk of serious harm. For more information about the compliance of this BlackBerry device with the FCC RF emission guidelines, visit www.fcc.gov/ oet/ea/fccid and search for the FCC ID for your BlackBerry device as listed below: • BlackBerry® Bold™ 9650 smartphone: FCC ID L6ARCS70CW Do not rely on your BlackBerry device for emergency communications.
When you use your BlackBerry device speakerphone, never hold the BlackBerry device to your ear. Serious and permanent hearing damage could occur. Exposure to flashing lights on the BlackBerry device can cause epileptic seizures or blackouts and might be dangerous to you or others. If you are susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts, consult your physician before you use the BlackBerry device.
disrupt the network; might otherwise be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, its crew, and its passengers; and might be illegal. BlackBerry devices are not inherently safe and cannot be used in the presence of explosive fumes, explosive dust, or other explosive chemicals. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in serious injury, death, or damage to property.
Safety information Please read these safety and operation instructions before using the BlackBerry® device or any accessories provided with the device. Retain these instructions for future use. In some countries there may be restrictions on using Bluetooth® enabled and wireless devices with encryption software. Check with your local authorities.
the mains voltage is in accordance with the voltage printed on the power supply. Connect the BlackBerry device only to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program. Do not overload power outlets, extension cords, or convenience receptacles as this might result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
The lithium-ion battery might present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the lithium-ion battery. Do not heat the lithium-ion battery above 140°F (60°C). Do not allow metal objects to contact the battery terminals. Use only the lithium-ion battery that Research In Motion specifies for use with your particular BlackBerry device model. RIM specifies lithium-ion batteries for use in BlackBerry devices in compliance with IEEE® Std 1725™-200x.
Safe use guidelines • • • Do not place heavy objects on the BlackBerry® device. Do not attempt to modify or service the BlackBerry device. Do not attempt to cover or push objects into openings on the BlackBerry device unless instructed to do so in the BlackBerry device documentation supplied by Research In Motion. • Do not use sharp objects on the screen. • Do not use excessive force on the screen. Driving and walking safely Give your full attention to driving; driving safely is your first responsibility.
your BlackBerry device or other objects above the air bag, or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly stored or installed, and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. Radio frequency (RF) signals might affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle.
Operating and storage temperatures Situate the BlackBerry® device or device accessories away from heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Pacemakers: Consult a physician or the manufacturer of your pacemaker if you have any questions regarding the effect of RF signals on your pacemaker. Verify that you are using the BlackBerry device in accordance with the safety requirements associated with your particular pacemaker, which might include the following requirements: • • • • Always keep the BlackBerry device more than 7.88 inches (20 cm) from the pacemaker when the BlackBerry device is turned on.
Aircraft: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations prohibit using the radio of wireless devices while in the air. Turn off all wireless connections on the BlackBerry device before boarding an aircraft. The effect of using the BlackBerry device with wireless connections turned on in an aircraft is unknown.
air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Do not use the phone on the BlackBerry device to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Leave the area and, if the phone is available and active on the BlackBerry device, make the call from a safe location.
• • the BlackBerry device or charging accessory does not operate normally by following the instructions in the user documentation the BlackBerry device or charging accessory exhibits a distinct change in performance Do not attempt to disassemble the BlackBerry device or any charging accessory. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, adjust only those controls that are covered in the user documentation for the BlackBerry device.
service. You understand and agree that additional arrangements must be made, separate from the BlackBerry MVS, for you to obtain access to traditional fixed or wireless telephone services, such as emergency calling capability.
other content. Do not aim the camera directly at the sun or any other bright light. This action could cause serious damage to your eyes or damage the BlackBerry device. Flashing lights: Exposure to flashing lights on the BlackBerry device can cause epileptic seizures or blackouts and might be dangerous to you or others.
Stability: Do not place the BlackBerry device or device accessory on any unstable surface. It could fall, thereby potentially causing serious injury to a person and serious damage to the BlackBerry device or device accessory. Take care when using the BlackBerry device with any charging accessories to route the power cord in a way that reduces the risk of injury to others, such as by tripping or choking.
holster equipped with an integrated belt clip supplied or approved by RIM when you carry the BlackBerry device, keep the BlackBerry device at least 0.98 in. (25 mm) from your body when the BlackBerry device is transmitting. When using any data feature of the BlackBerry device, with or without a USB cable, hold the BlackBerry device at least 0.98 in. (25 mm) from your body.
Compliance information Exposure to radio frequency signals The BlackBerry® device radio is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When the BlackBerry device radio is turned on, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
• • • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), 1998, Guidelines for Limiting Exposure to Time-Varying Electric, Magnetic, and Electromagnetic fields (up to 300 GHz) Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), 1999, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz) MIC, 2001, Article 14-2 of the Ordinance for Regulating Radio Equipment To maintain compliance with FCC, IC, MIC, and EU RF
• Use the BlackBerry device in areas where there is a strong wireless signal. The indicator that provides information about the strength of the wireless signal is located in the upper-right corner of the Home screen and displays five ascending bars. Three or more bars indicate a strong signal.
directed in the previous section. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC/ IC is 1.6W/kg*.
Device SAR (W/kg) for 1g SAR (W/kg) for 10g BlackBerry® Bold™ 9650 smartphone 1.35 1.68 The highest reported SAR value for this BlackBerry device when clipped on a belt, in a Research In Motion approved holster equipped with an integrated belt clip, is outlined below. Carrying solutions, including RIM approved carrying solutions and carrying solutions not approved by RIM, that do not come equipped with an integrated belt clip SHOULD NOT be worn or carried on the body.
section. SAR information on this wireless device model is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea after searching for the FCC ID for your device listed below. Additional information on SAR can be found on the CTIA - The Wireless Association® web site at www.ctia.org. In Japan, additional information on SAR can be found on the Association of Radio Industries and Businesses (ARIB) web site at www.arib-emf.org/index.
FCC compliance statement (United States) FCC Class B Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help. US Information Concerning the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") Requirements for Hearing Aid Compatibility with Wireless Devices When wireless devices are used near hearing devices (such as hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise.
This BlackBerry® device has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that the BlackBerry device uses. However, other wireless technologies may be used in this BlackBerry device that have not been tested for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of your BlackBerry device thoroughly and in different locations to determine if you hear any interfering noise when using this BlackBerry device with your hearing aid or cochlear implant.
Industry Canada certification The BlackBerry® Bold™ 9650 smartphone complies with Industry Canada RSS 102, RSS 132, RSS 133, RSS 210 under certification number 2503A-RCS70CW. Class B compliance This BlackBerry® device complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999/5/EC (HG nr. 88/2003) is available for viewing at the following location in the EU community: www.blackberry.com/go/declarationofconformity. Research In Motion UK Limited 200 Bath Road Slough, Berkshire SL1 3XE United Kingdom If you have a Wi-Fi® enabled BlackBerry device, your BlackBerry device may be operated on Wi-Fi networks in all European Union member countries. When operated in France, this equipment uses non-harmonized frequency bands.
Device BlackBerry® Bold™ 9650 smartphone Applicable conformance information • • • • • PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB) Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 60950-1 requirements for Canada and the United States Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive 1999/5/EC Global Certification Forum Certification Criteria (GCF CC) requirements International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60825-1 2001: Safety of Laser Products Depending on the trackpad used on your BlackBerry device
This BlackBerry device supports the Turkish SMS characters as outlined in ETSI TS 123.038 V8.0.0 (or newer version code) and ETSI TS 123.040 V8.1.0 (or newer version code). This BlackBerry device is in conformity with Turkey’s EEE Directive.
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BlackBerry device product information Product information: BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone Mechanical properties: • weight: approximately 4.8 oz (136 g) including lithium-ion battery • size (L x W x H): 4.4 x 2.4 x 0.5 in. (112 x 62 x 14.2 mm) • 512 MB flash memory The following trackpad properties might apply to your BlackBerry® device: • • Class 1 laser product maximum radiated power: 0.77 mW Power specifications: • • • removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery supports 3V, 1.
Mobile network radio specifications: • quad-band support: GSM® 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900 MHz • dual-band support: CDMA 800, CDMA 1900 • single-band support: UMTS®/HSPA 2100 MHz • networks: UMTS/HSPA, CDMA2000® 1xEVDO Rev A, GSM • power class: Class 1 (DCS 1800, PCS 1900), Class 4 (GSM 850) as defined in GSM 5.05, Class 4 (GSM 900) as defined in GSM 02.
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