Contents Safety information..................3 Important safety precautions................. 3 Using your device safely.................. 7 Electrical safety ....................8 Battery safety....................10 Driving and walking safely................11 Accessories....................12 Magnetometer....................13 Media......................13 Antenna......................14 Interference with electronic equipment............14 Dangerous areas................... 16 Operating and storage temperatures............
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About emergency calls and the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System....20 Compliance information................23 Exposure to radio frequency signals............. 23 Specific absorption rate data................ 25 FCC compliance statement (United States)..........30 US Information Concerning the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") Requirements for Hearing Aid Compatibility with Wireless Devices ........................
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.
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BlackBerry device with the FCC radio frequency emission guidelines, visit www.fcc.gov/oet/ ea/fccid and search for the FCC ID for your BlackBerry device listed below. The FCC ID is located on the information sticker on your BlackBerry device behind the battery. To view the FCC ID, remove the battery door and the battery.
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Do not put your BlackBerry device in contact with liquids because this might cause a short circuit, a fire, or an electric shock.
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BlackBerry device. Do not use your BlackBerry device while driving unless you are permitted by law to use the BlackBerry device in hands- free mode. Using your BlackBerry device while driving could put you and others at greater risk of an accident causing serious injury, death, or property loss.
Using your device safely • Do not place heavy objects on your BlackBerry device. • Do not attempt to modify or service your BlackBerry device. • Do not attempt to cover or push objects into openings on your BlackBerry device unless instructed to do so in the BlackBerry device documentation supplied by Research In Motion.
Charge the BlackBerry device using only the charging accessories provided by or specifically approved by Research In Motion for use with this BlackBerry device. Any approval from RIM under this document must be in writing and must be from a person authorized to provide such approval.
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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.
CAUTION: Use only the battery that Research In Motion specifies for use with your particular BlackBerry device model. RIM specifies batteries for use in BlackBerry devices in compliance with IEEE Std 1725-200x. Using any other battery might invalidate any warranty provided with the BlackBerry device.
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...
Do not use your BlackBerry device while walking or engaging in any activity that requires your full attention. Inattention to vehicular traffic or other pedestrian hazards could result in serious injury, death, or property loss.
Do not place items containing magnetic strip components, such as debit cards, credit cards, hotel key cards, phone 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.
Camera: If your BlackBerry device has a camera, 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 your BlackBerry device.
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BlackBerry device is turned • 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.
Dangerous areas Your BlackBerry device is not an intrinsically safe device and is not suitable for use in hazardous environments, where intrinsically safe devices are required, including without limitation, in the presence of gas fumes,...
Do not use the phone on your 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 your BlackBerry device, make the call from a safe location.
(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.
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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. Clean the battery cover with a soft cloth that is dampened with water and mild liquid detergent. Verify that the battery cover is completely dry before you put it back on your BlackBerry device.
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.
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System, and are only processed from your BlackBerry device where mobile network coverage is available from a wireless service provider. The BlackBerry MVS is not designed or intended to be a replacement for traditional telephone service. 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.
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. The BlackBerry device is designed to comply...
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BlackBerry device, with or without a USB cable, hold the BlackBerry device at least 0.59 in. (15 mm) from your body. If you use a body-worn accessory not supplied by RIM when you carry the BlackBerry device, verify that the accessory does not contain metal and keep the BlackBerry device at least 0.59 in.
THIS WIRELESS DEVICE MODEL MEETS GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES WHEN USED AS DIRECTED IN THIS SECTION. The BlackBerry device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
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FCC, IC, and The Council of the European Union for each model. The highest SAR value for your BlackBerry device model when tested for use at the ear is outlined as follows:...
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RIM approved carrying solution equipped with an integrated belt clip, see the holster information in the "Accessories" section of this document. The highest reported body SAR value for this BlackBerry device when clipped on a belt, in a Research In Motion approved holster...
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REN71UW) If your BlackBerry device operates in Mobile Hotspot mode, the highest reported body 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 as follows:...
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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. 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 BlackBerry...
* 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).
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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.
This BlackBerry device has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that the BlackBerry device uses.
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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 RSS 102, RSS 132, RSS 133, RSS-GEN, and RSS 210 under certification number 2503A-REN70UW. 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.
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 9810 smartphone (model number RDM71UW) BlackBerry Torch 9810...
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. This equipment may be operated in Turkey. Additional regulatory conformance...
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• 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.
• size (L x W x H): 4.4 x 2.4 x 0.6 in. (111 x 62 x 14.6 mm) • 768 MB RAM, 8 GB eMMC The following trackpad properties might apply to your BlackBerry device: • Class 1 laser product •...
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• 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 02.06, Class E2 (GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900), Class 3 (UMTS) •...
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• transmitting frequency: GSM 824 to 849 MHz, GSM 880 to 915 MHz, DCS 1710 to 1785 MHz, PCS 1850 to 1910 MHz, UMTS 880 to 915 MHz, UMTS 1850 to 1910 MHz, UMTS 1920 to 1980 • 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...
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periodically change information that is contained in this documentation; however, RIM makes no commitment to provide any such changes, updates, enhancements, or other additions to this documentation to you in a timely manner or at all. This documentation might contain references to third-party sources of information, hardware or software, products or services including components and content such as content protected by copyright and/or third-party web sites (collectively the "Third Party Products and Services").
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Some airtime service providers might not offer Internet browsing functionality with a subscription to the BlackBerry® Internet Service. Check with your service provider for availability, roaming arrangements, service plans and features.
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RIM. Certain features outlined in this documentation require a minimum version of BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, BlackBerry® Desktop Software, and/or BlackBerry® Device Software. The terms of use of any RIM product or service are set out in a separate license or other agreement with RIM applicable thereto.
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5,337,338 5,600,754 5,414,796 5,657,420 5,416,797 5,659,569 5,710,784 5,778,338 BlackBerry Torch 9810 smartphone model number: RDM71UW, RDN71UW, or REN71UW Research In Motion Limited 295 Phillip Street Waterloo, ON N2L 3W8 Canada Research In Motion UK Limited 200 Bath Road Slough, Berkshire SL1 3XE...