BlackBerry Curve 8910 Smartphone Safety and Product Information To find the latest safety and product information, visit www.blackberry.com/docs/smartphones.
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Contents Important safety precautions.....................................................................................................................................3 Safety information........................................................................................................................................................7 Electrical safety.......................................................................................................................................................
Class B compliance..............................................................................................................................................................23 EU regulatory conformance...............................................................................................................................................23 Additional regulatory conformance.................................................................................................................................
Important safety precautions Tip Description 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. Use only approved batteries with your BlackBerry device. Use of batteries that have not been approved by Research In Motion might present a risk of fire or explosion, which could cause serious harm, death, or property loss. Use only RIM approved holsters.
Tip Description 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. Do not disassemble your BlackBerry device. Your BlackBerry device contains small parts that might be a choking hazard.
Tip Description Do not dispose of your BlackBerry device in a fire as this might cause an explosion resulting in serious injury, death, or property loss. Turn off your BlackBerry device in aircrafts. Using your BlackBerry device on an aircraft might affect aircraft instrumentation, communication, and performance; might disrupt the network; might otherwise be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, its crew, and its passengers; and might be illegal.
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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.
Do not overload power outlets, extension cords, or convenience receptacles as this might result in a risk of fire or electric shock. To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or the plug, pull the plug rather than the cord when you disconnect the charging accessory from the power outlet or convenience receptacle. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where the power cord connects to the BlackBerry device.
When this icon appears on your BlackBerry device, the lithium-ion battery is not inserted or an invalid lithium-ion battery is inserted. If you have inserted an invalid lithium-ion battery, remove it immediately and insert the lithium-ion battery that RIM specifies for use with your particular BlackBerry device model. If you have inserted the lithium-ion battery that is specified for use with your particular BlackBerry device model, remove and reinsert the lithium-ion battery.
Store your BlackBerry device safely before driving your vehicle. Do not use any charging accessory as a means of storing your BlackBerry device while you are in a vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do not place 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.
Device storage 50 to 86°F (10 to 30°C) Travel charger operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Travel charger storage -22 to 167°F (-30 to 75°C) Interference with electronic equipment Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment might not be shielded against the RF signals from the BlackBerry® device.
Health care facilities: Turn off all wireless connections on the BlackBerry device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Aircraft: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations prohibit using the radio of wireless devices while in the air.
Service Only qualified service personnel should perform repairs to the BlackBerry® device.
Camera: Certain jurisdictions might prohibit or restrict your use of certain features on the BlackBerry device. If your BlackBerry device model has a camera, the following statements are applicable to you: When taking, processing, or using pictures, obey all laws, regulations, procedures, and policies, including, without limitation, any copyright, personal privacy, trade secret, or security laws which might govern or restrict you while using the BlackBerry device. Honor the personal rights of others.
Cleaning: Do not use liquid, aerosol cleaners, or solvents on or near the BlackBerry device or device accessory. Clean only with a soft dry cloth. Disconnect any cables from the computer and unplug any charging accessories from the electrical outlet before cleaning either the BlackBerry device or the charging accessory. Cleaning the battery cover: If it is necessary to clean the battery cover on your BlackBerry device, remove the battery cover carefully and keep your BlackBerry device away from all liquids.
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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.
IC, MIC, MIIT, and EU RF exposure guidelines and might void any warranty applicable to the BlackBerry device. If you do not use a body-worn accessory 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.
of the European Union 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.
integrated belt clip SHOULD NOT be worn or carried on the body. For more information regarding the wearing or carrying of this BlackBerry device without using a RIM approved carrying solution equipped with an integrated belt clip, see the holster information in the "Additional safety guidelines" section of this document. Device SAR (W/kg) for 1g SAR (W/kg) for 10g BlackBerry Curve 8910 smartphone 0.65 0.
** In Europe, the SAR limit for mobile devices used by the public is 2.0 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over 10 grams of tissue for the body or head (4.0 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue for the extremities - hands, wrists, ankles and feet). Studies suggest that the standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • 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. MIIT compliance statement (China) This BlackBerry® device complies with the rules of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of the People's Republic of China Government.
T-Ratings: Wireless devices rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device's telecoil ("T Switch" or "Telephone Switch") than unrated wireless devices. T4 is the better or higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.) Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find results for your hearing device.
Device Applicable CE marking BlackBerry® Curve™ 8910 smartphone 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.
Device Applicable conformance information • Global Certification Forum Certification Criteria (GCF CC) requirements • International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60825-1 2001: Safety of Laser Products • Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) Telecommunication Equipment Network Access Certification requirements 25
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BlackBerry device product information Product information: BlackBerry Curve 8910 smartphone Mechanical properties: • weight: approximately 3.9 oz (109.7 g) including lithium-ion battery • size (L x W x H): 4.29 x 2.36 x 0.53 in. (109 x 60 x 13.5 mm) • 256 MB flash memory Power specifications: • removable, rechargeable lithium-ion cell battery • supports 3V, 1.
• receiving frequency: GSM 869 to 894 MHz, GSM 925 to 960 MHz, DCS 1805 to 1880 MHz, PCS 1930 to 1990 MHz, assisted GPS 1575 MHz, assisted GPS E911 1575 MHz Bluetooth® radio specifications: • single-band support: ISM 2.
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