Safety and Product Information BlackBerry Torch 9850/9860 Smartphones
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Contents Safety information......................................................................................... 5 Important safety precautions......................................................................... 5 Using your device safely.................................................................................. 9 Electrical safety ............................................................................................ 10 Battery safety....................................................
About emergency calls and the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System................ 23 Compliance information.............................................................................. 25 Exposure to radio frequency signals............................................................. 25 Specific absorption rate data........................................................................ 27 FCC compliance statement (United States)..................................................
Legal notice ..................................................................................................
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Safety information Excited to start using your BlackBerry device? Before you get started, read this booklet which contains important safety and regulatory information for your BlackBerry device. Keep this booklet in a safe place so that you can refer to it whenever you need it. In some countries there may be restrictions on using Bluetooth enabled and wireless devices with encryption software. Check with your local authorities for the restrictions in your area.
BlackBerry device and your body while the BlackBerry device is transmitting. Use of body-worn accessories, other than RIM approved holsters with an integrated belt clip, might cause your BlackBerry device to exceed radio frequency exposure standards if the accessories are worn on your body while the BlackBerry device is transmitting. The long term effects of exceeding radio frequency exposure standards might present a risk of serious harm.
Do not rely on your BlackBerry device for emergency communications. The wireless networks that are necessary to make emergency calls or send messages are not available in all areas, and emergency numbers, such as 911, 112, or 999, might not connect you to emergency services in all areas. If you have the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System installed on your BlackBerry device, see the "About emergency calls and the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System" section for more information about emergency calls.
others, any disorientation, loss of awareness, twitching, convulsions, or any involuntary movements, stop using your BlackBerry device immediately and consult a physician. The LED notification light is located on the front of your BlackBerry device, in the upper-right corner. If your BlackBerry device model has a camera, the camera flash LED aperture is located on the back of your BlackBerry device, either above or to the right of the camera lens.
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 intrinsically 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. Using your device safely • Do not place heavy objects on your BlackBerry device.
• Do not place your BlackBerry device or BlackBerry device accessories on any unstable surface. The BlackBerry device or BlackBerry device accessories could fall, thereby potentially causing serious injury to a person and serious damage to the BlackBerry device or BlackBerry device accessory. • When using your BlackBerry device, take frequent breaks.
Approved charging accessory models for the BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone ASY-18080-003 ASY-18083-001 ASY-18683-001 ASY-18685-001 ASY-18976-003 ASY-24479-002 ASY-24479-007 ASY-24479-008 ASY-28109-001 ASY-28109-003 ASY-31295-002 ASY-31295-003 ASY-31295-008 ASY-31296-001 ASY-31296-003 Approved charging accessory models for the BlackBerry Torch 9860 smartphone ASY-04195-002 ASY-14396-016 ASY-18071-001 ASY-18080-003 ASY-18083-001 ASY-18683-001 ASY-18685-001 ASY-18976-003 ASY-24479-002 ASY-24479-003 ASY-24
Use the charging accessories provided with the BlackBerry device or any other RIM approved charging accessories only from the type of power supply indicated on the marking label. Before you use any power supply, verify that 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.
The battery might present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the battery. If the battery has been disassembled, crushed, or punctured, cease use of the battery immediately. Do not heat the battery above 140°F (60°C). Heating the battery above 140°F (60°C) could cause the battery to catch fire or explode. Do not allow metal objects to contact the battery terminals.
Driving and walking safely Give your full attention to driving; driving safely is your first responsibility. You are responsible for knowing and obeying the laws and regulations regarding the use of wireless devices in the areas where you drive. Research In Motion recommends that you do not use your BlackBerry device while you drive. Instead, consider having a passenger in the vehicle use your BlackBerry device for you, or find a safe location to stop your vehicle before you use your BlackBerry device.
Accessories Use only those accessories approved by Research In Motion. Using any accessories not approved by RIM for use with this particular BlackBerry device model might invalidate any approval or warranty applicable to the BlackBerry device, might result in the BlackBerry device becoming inoperative, and might be dangerous. Carrying solutions: Your BlackBerry device might not come with a holster (body-worn accessory).
cards, or similar items, near BlackBerry carrying solutions that incorporate a magnet into the physical structure of the carrying solution. The magnet might damage or erase the data stored on the magnetic strip. Magnetometer Your BlackBerry device includes a magnetometer. The magnetometer is used by applications such as the Compass application. Magnets-or devices that contain magnets, such as holsters, headphones, or monitors-might negatively affect the accuracy of the magnetometer.
Audio files: Permanent hearing loss might occur if you listen to audio files at high volumes, particularly with headphones. Avoid increasing the volume of your headphones to block out noisy surroundings. If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, consult a physician to have your hearing checked. Camera: If your BlackBerry device has a camera, do not aim the camera directly at the sun or any other bright light.
• Always keep your BlackBerry device more than 7.88 inches (20 cm) from the pacemaker when your BlackBerry device is turned on. • Do not carry your BlackBerry device in your breast pocket. • When using the phone on your BlackBerry device, use the ear opposite the pacemaker for making and receiving calls to minimize the potential interference. • If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn off all wireless connections on your BlackBerry device immediately.
Health care facilities: Turn off all wireless connections on your BlackBerry device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities might be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy. Aircraft: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations prohibit using the radio of wireless devices while in the air.
Potentially explosive atmospheres: If you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, turn off all wireless connections on your BlackBerry device and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.
Keep your BlackBerry device or BlackBerry device accessories away from heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. If you are not going to use your BlackBerry device for more than two weeks, turn off the BlackBerry device power and remove the battery.
Repair: Do not attempt to disassemble your BlackBerry device or any charging accessory. Only qualified service personnel should perform repairs to your BlackBerry device. If any of the following situations occur, disconnect the power supply cables from the computer or electrical outlet and refer your BlackBerry device or charging accessory for service to qualified service personnel: • The power supply cord, plug, or connector is damaged.
Failure to observe all safety instructions contained in the user documentation for your BlackBerry device will void the Limited Warranty and might lead to suspension or denial of services to the offender, legal action, or both. Device and battery disposal Do not dispose of either your BlackBerry device or the battery in a fire. Your BlackBerry device should not be placed in household waste bins. Check local regulations for information about the disposal of electronic products in your area.
separate from the BlackBerry MVS, for you to obtain access to traditional fixed or wireless telephone services, such as emergency calling capability. RIM and its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, and employees shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any personal injury, death, or damages arising out of or in connection with the inability to access emergency call services (for example, 911, 112, 000, or 999) through the BlackBerry MVS.
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 signals.
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), 2009, 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 radio
• 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.
when used as 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*.
Smartphone SAR (W/kg) for 1 g SAR (W/kg) for 10 g BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone (model number RDH71CW) 0.90 0.76 BlackBerry Torch 9860 smartphone (model number RDP71UW) 1.12 0.82 BlackBerry Torch 9860 smartphone (model number RDQ71UW) 0.87 0.92 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.
Smartphone SAR (W/kg) for 1 g SAR (W/kg) for 10 g BlackBerry Torch 9860 smartphone (model number RDP71UW) 0.86 0.45 BlackBerry Torch 9860 smartphone (model number RDQ71UW) 1.46 0.
Body-worn measurements differ among wireless device and phone models, depending upon available accessories and FCC, IC, and The Council of the European Union requirements. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this wireless device model with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC radio frequency emission guidelines when the BlackBerry device is used as directed in this section.
* In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile devices used by the public is 1.6W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue for the body or head (4.0W/kg averaged over 10 g of tissue for the extremities - hands, wrists, ankles, and feet). ** In Europe, the SAR limit for mobile devices used by the public is 2.0W/kg averaged over 10 g of tissue for the body or head (4.0W/kg averaged over 10 g of tissue for the extremities - hands, wrists, ankles, and feet).
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 manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference harmful to radio communications.
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. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference, and wireless devices also vary in the amount of interference that they generate.
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. Consult your wireless service provider about its return and exchange policies and for information about hearing aid compatibility.
Industry Canada certification This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause interference • This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device The BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone (model number RDH71CW) complies with Industry Canada RSS 102, RSS 132, RSS 133, RSS-GEN, and RSS 210 under certification number 2503A-RDH70CW.
EU regulatory conformance Research In Motion hereby declares that this BlackBerry device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Smartphone Applicable CE marking BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone (model number RDH71CW) BlackBerry Torch 9860 smartphone (model number RDP71UW or RDQ71UW) 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.
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. This equipment may be operated in Turkey.
Smartphone Applicable conformance information • International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60825-1 2007: Safety of Laser Products 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 AEEE Directive.
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Product information: BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone Mechanical properties: • weight: approximately 4.8 oz (135 g) including lithium-ion cell battery • size (L x W x H): 4.7 x 2.4 x 0.4 in. (120 x 62 x 11.5 mm) • 768 MB RAM, 4 GB eMMC 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 cell battery supports 3V, 1.
• power class: Class 3 (UMTS 2100), Class 3 (CDMA 800), Class 2 (CDMA 1900), Class 1 (DCS 1800, PCS 1900), Class 4 (GSM 850) as defined in GSM 5.05, Class 4 (GSM 900) as defined in GSM 02.06, Class E2 (GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900) • transmitting frequency: UMTS 1920 to 1980 MHz, Cell 824.70 to 848.31 MHz, GSM 824 to 849 MHz, GSM 880 to 915 MHz, DCS 1710 to 1785 MHz, PCS 1850 to 1910 MHz • receiving frequency: UMTS 2110 to 2170 MHz, Cell 869.70 to 893.
Product information: BlackBerry Torch 9860 smartphone Mechanical properties: • weight: approximately 4.8 oz (135 g) including lithium-ion cell battery • size (L x W x H): 4.7 x 2.4 x 0.4 in. (120 x 62 x 11.5 mm) • 768 MB RAM, 4 GB eMMC 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 cell battery supports 3V, 1.
• power class: Class 3 (UMTS), Class 1 (DCS 1800, PCS 1900), Class 4 (GSM 850) as defined in GSM 5.05, Class 4 (GSM 900) as defined in GSM 02.06, Class E2 (GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900) • transmitting frequency: UMTS 1920 to 1980 MHz, Cell 824.70 to 848.31 MHz, GSM 824 to 849 MHz, GSM 880 to 915 MHz, DCS 1710 to 1785 MHz, PCS 1850 to 1910 MHz • receiving frequency: UMTS 2110 to 2170 MHz, Cell 869.70 to 893.
• receiving frequency: UMTS 2110 to 2170 MHz, Cell 869.70 to 893.31 MHz, GSM 869 to 894 MHz, GSM 925 to 960 MHz, DCS 1805 to 1880 MHz, PCS 1930 to 1990 MHz, A-GPS 1575 MHz, AGPS E911 1575 MHz Wi-Fi network radio specifications: • wireless LAN standard: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n • transmitting and receiving frequency: 2.412 to 2.472 GHz Bluetooth radio specifications: • single-band support: ISM 2.
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