Charge the BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader using only the USB cable provided or other charging accessory provided or specifically approved by Research In Motion Limited (RIM) for use with this BlackBerry Smart Card Reader. Any approval from RIM under this document must be in writing...
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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 Smart Card Reader. Unplug charging accessories during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Battery safety and disposal The BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader contains a removable lithium-ion battery. Do not dispose of either the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader 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.
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(RIM) specifies for use with your particular BlackBerry Smart Card Reader model. RIM specifies lithium-ion batteries for use in BlackBerry devices in compliance with IEEE Std 1725-200x™. Using any other lithium-ion battery might invalidate any warranty provided with the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader and might present a risk of fire or explosion.
Check the laws and regulations regarding the use of a wireless device in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader in your car, please use the following minimum guidelines: • Give your full attention to driving; driving safely is your first responsibility.
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BlackBerry Smart Card Reader while driving. Instead, consider having a passenger in the vehicle use the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader for you, or find a safe location to stop your vehicle prior to using the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader.
BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader model might invalidate any approval or warranty applicable to the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader, might result in the non-operation of the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader, and might be dangerous. Antenna care Use only the supplied integrated antenna.
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. If you are not going to use the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader for more than 2 weeks, turn off the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader power, remove the battery, and follow the...
RF signals on your pacemaker. If you have a pacemaker, verify that you are using the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader in accordance with the safety requirements associated with your particular pacemaker, which might include the following requirements: •...
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RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Health care facilities: Turn off Bluetooth technology on the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to...
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations prohibit using the radio of wireless devices while in the air. Turn off Bluetooth technology on the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader before boarding an aircraft. The effect of using Bluetooth technology on the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader in an aircraft is unknown.
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Potentially explosive atmospheres: Turn off Bluetooth® technology on the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader 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.
Service Only qualified service personnel should perform repairs to the BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader. Disconnect the power supply cables from the computer or electrical outlet and refer the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or charging accessory for service to qualified service personnel if any of the following situations occur: •...
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• the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or charging accessory exhibits a distinct change in performance Do not attempt to disassemble the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or any charging accessory. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, adjust only those controls that are covered in the user documentation for the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader.
BlackBerry Smart Card Reader, charging accessory, or any other accessory to normal operation. Failure to observe all safety instructions contained in the...
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Smart Card Reader accessories through openings as this action might cause a short circuit, a fire, or electric shock. Do not use the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or BlackBerry Smart Card Reader accessories near water (for example, near a bathtub or a sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool).
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Cleaning: Do not use liquid, aerosol cleaners, or solvents on or near the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or a BlackBerry Smart Card Reader accessory. Clean only with a soft dry cloth. Disconnect any cables from the computer and unplug...
Compliance information Exposure to radio frequency signals The BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader radio is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader radio is turned on, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The BlackBerry Smart Card...
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Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz • National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) Report 86, 1986, Biological Effects and Exposure Criteria for Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields • Health Canada, Safety Code 6, 1999, Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz •...
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RIM might violate FCC, IC, and EU RF exposure guidelines and might void any warranty applicable to the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader. If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by RIM when carrying the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader, keep the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader at least 0.60 inches (15 mm) from your body when the...
THIS BLACKBERRY SMART CARD READER MEETS GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. The BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader 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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Council of the European Union is 2.0W/kg**. Tests for SAR are exempted due to the low transmit power of the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader. As per FCC 2003 TCB Training, no SAR evaluation is needed if the transmit power of a transceiver is below the low threshold of 60 / f (GHz)
substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. ** 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).
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This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference harmful to radio communications. There is no guarantee, however, that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:...
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 Limited hereby declares that this BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999/5/EC is available for viewing at the following location in the EU community: Research In Motion UK Limited 200 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire SL1 3XE United Kingdom...
Additional regulatory conformance Specific details about compliance to the following standards and regulatory bodies may be obtained from RIM: • Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 60950-1 requirements for Canada and the United States • Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive 1999/5/EC...
Product information Product information Mechanical properties weight size (L x W x H) memory approximately 2.52 oz. (71.3 g) including lithium- ion battery 4.06 x 2.3 x 0.81 in. (103.2 x 58.5 x 20.56 mm) 4-MB flash memory, 4-MB SRAM...
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Power battery port Bluetooth radio specifications single-band support power class transmitting and receiving frequency removable, rechargeable lithium-ion cell USB-compatible port for data synchronization and charging ISM 2.4 GHz Bluetooth® Class 2 2402 to 2480 MHz...
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This documentation including all documentation incorporated by reference herein such as documentation provided or made available at www.blackberry.com/go/ docs is provided or made accessible "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" and without condition, endorsement, guarantee, representation, or warranty of any kind by Research In Motion Limited and its affiliated companies ("RIM") and RIM assumes no responsibility for any...
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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"). RIM does not control, and is not responsible for, any Third Party Products and Services including, without limitation the content, accuracy, copyright compliance, compatibility, performance, trustworthiness, legality, decency, links, or...
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LIMITATION, ANY CONDITIONS, ENDORSEMENTS, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF DURABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR TITLE, OR ARISING FROM A STATUTE OR CUSTOM OR A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, OR RELATED TO THE DOCUMENTATION OR ITS USE, OR PERFORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE OF ANY SOFTWARE, HARDWARE, SERVICE, OR ANY THIRD PARTY...
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DATE YOU FIRST ACQUIRED THE DOCUMENTATION OR THE ITEM THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE CLAIM. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN YOUR JURISDICTION, IN NO EVENT SHALL RIM BE LIABLE FOR ANY TYPE OF DAMAGES RELATED TO THIS DOCUMENTATION OR ITS USE, OR PERFORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE OF ANY SOFTWARE, HARDWARE, SERVICE, OR ANY THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS AND...
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CONJUNCTION WITH RIM PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, DOWNTIME COSTS, LOSS OF THE USE OF RIM PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OR ANY PORTION THEREOF OR OF ANY AIRTIME SERVICES, COST OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS, COSTS OF COVER, FACILITIES OR SERVICES, COST OF CAPITAL, OR OTHER SIMILAR PECUNIARY LOSSES, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN, AND EVEN IF RIM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND SHALL SURVIVE A FUNDAMENTAL BREACH OR BREACHES OR THE FAILURE OF THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT OR OF ANY REMEDY CONTAINED HEREIN; AND (B) TO RIM AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES, THEIR SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS (INCLUDING AIRTIME SERVICE PROVIDERS), AUTHORIZED RIM DISTRIBUTORS (ALSO INCLUDING AIRTIME SERVICE PROVIDERS) AND...
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IS INTENDED TO SUPERSEDE ANY EXPRESS WRITTEN AGREEMENTS OR WARRANTIES PROVIDED BY RIM FOR PORTIONS OF ANY RIM PRODUCT OR SERVICE OTHER THAN THIS DOCUMENTATION. BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader Model Number: RBB10BW Research In Motion Limited 295 Phillip Street Waterloo, ON N2L 3W8...
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Slough, Berkshire SL1 3XE United Kingdom Published in Canada...
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