Dangerous Areas - Blackberry BOLD 9650 User Manual

Hearing aids: Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, consult your wireless service provider or contact the manufacturer of your hearing aid to
discuss alternatives.
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your
Other medical devices:
device to determine if the device is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may 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. 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. 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. Such use might affect aircraft instrumentation,
communication, and performance, might disrupt the network, might otherwise be dangerous to the
operation of the aircraft, and might be illegal. With all wireless connections on the BlackBerry device
turned off, use only non-radio based device applications in accordance with airline regulations for
electronic devices.

Dangerous Areas

The BlackBerry device is not an intrinsically safe device and is not suitable for use in hazardous
environments, where such devices are required, including without limitation, in presence of gas fumes,
explosive dust situations, operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication services, air
traffic control, and life support or weapons systems.
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. They include
fueling areas such as gasoline or petrol stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage
facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the 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.
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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.
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