Safety and Product Information BlackBerry Torch 9800 Smartphone
MAT-33239-001 | PRINTSPEC-021 SWDT43156-696706-0806024453-001 | RCY71UW/RDG71UW
Contents Important safety precautions.................................................................... 3 Safety information.................................................................................... 7 Electrical safety .............................................................................................. 7 Battery safety and disposal ............................................................................ 9 Device disposal..............................................................
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® Torch™ 9800 smartphone (model number RCY71UW): FCC ID L6ARCY70UW • BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone (model number RDG71UW): FCC ID L6ARDG70UW 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.
Use the charging accessories provided with the BlackBerry device or any other RIM approved charging accessories only from the type of power source 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.
Battery safety and disposal The BlackBerry® device contains a removable lithium-ion battery. Do not dispose of either the BlackBerry device or the lithium-ion battery in a fire. Dispose of the lithium-ion battery in accordance with the laws and regulations in your area governing disposal of such cell types. 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).
Device disposal The BlackBerry® device should not be placed in household waste bins. Please check local regulations for information about the disposal of electronic products in your area. 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.
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. 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.
Antenna care Use only the supplied integrated antenna. Unauthorized antenna modifications or attachments could damage the BlackBerry® device and might violate U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. 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.
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. Pacemakers: Consult a physician or the manufacturer of your pacemaker if you have any questions regarding the effect of RF signals on your pacemaker.
Other medical devices: If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if the device is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician might be able to assist you in obtaining this information. 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.
Potentially explosive atmospheres: Turn off all wireless connections on the BlackBerry device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, 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.
• • • • • • liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the BlackBerry device or charging accessory the BlackBerry device or charging accessory has been exposed to rain or water the BlackBerry device or charging accessory becomes very hot to the touch the BlackBerry device or charging accessory has been dropped or damaged in any way the BlackBerry device or charging accessory does not operate normally by following the instructions in the user documentation the BlackBerry device or charging accessor
Additional safety guidelines Speakerphone: The BlackBerry® device is equipped with a speakerphone that can generate audio levels loud enough for phone call operation while you hold the BlackBerry device at an arm's length from your head. When you use your BlackBerry device speakerphone, never hold the BlackBerry device to your ear. Serious and permanent hearing damage could occur. Camera: Certain jurisdictions might prohibit or restrict your use of certain features on the BlackBerry device.
notification light is located on the front of your BlackBerry device, in the top 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. Caution: When using the camera flash, keep the camera flash LED aperture at least 19.69 in. (50 cm) from the subject's eyes.
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.
your BlackBerry device to exceed radio frequency (RF) exposure guidelines. For more information about radio frequency exposure, see the "Compliance information" section of this guide. Carrying solutions: Most BlackBerry carrying solutions for BlackBerry devices, for example holsters, totes, and pouches, incorporate a magnet into the physical structure of the carrying solution.
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® Torch™ 9800 smartphone (model number RCY71UW) 0.91 0.86 BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone (model number RDG71UW) 1.13 0.79 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.
Device SAR (W/kg) for 1g SAR (W/kg) for 10g BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone (model number RDG71UW) 0.66 0.53 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.
Device FCC ID BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone (model number RDG71UW) L6ARDG70UW ___________________________________ * In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile devices used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over 1 gram 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). ** In Europe, the SAR limit for mobile devices used by the public is 2.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 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.
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.
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. The BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 smartphone is rated for use with hearing aids when it is used in the slider open position. The above warnings still apply.
Industry Canada certification The BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 smartphone (model number RCY71UW) complies with Industry Canada RSS 102, RSS 132, RSS 133, RSS-GEN, and RSS 210 under certification number 2503A-RCY70UW. The BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone (model number RDG71UW) complies with Industry Canada RSS 102, RSS 132, RSS 133, RSS-GEN, and RSS 210 under certification number 2503A-RDG70UW.
Device Applicable CE marking BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 smartphone (model number RCY71UW or RDG71UW) 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.
Additional regulatory conformance Specific details about compliance with the following standards and regulatory bodies for your BlackBerry® device may be obtained from Research In Motion: Device BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 smartphone (model number RCY71UW or RDG71UW) 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
Device 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 EEE Directive.
BlackBerry device product information Product information: BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone Mechanical properties: • weight: approximately 5.7 oz (161 g) including lithium-ion battery • size (L x W x H): 4.4 x 2.4 x 0.6 in. (111 x 62 x 14.6 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 cell battery supports 3V and 1.
• tri-band UMTS® support: UMTS 800/UMTS 850, UMTS 1900, UMTS 2100 MHz • 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.
• receiving frequency: GSM 869 to 894 MHz, GSM 925 to 960 MHz, DCS 1805 to 1880 MHz, PCS 1930 to 1990 MHz, UMTS 925 to 960 MHz, UMTS 1930 to 1990 MHz, UMTS 2110 to 2170 MHz, assisted GPS 1575 MHz, assisted GPS 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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