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BlackBerry Storm2 Series BlackBerry Storm2 9520/9550 Smartphones Safety and Product Information To find the latest safety and product information, visit www.blackberry.com/docs/smartphones.
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.
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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. Do not use your BlackBerry device in the presence of gas fumes as it might present a risk of fire or explosion.
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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;...
Charge the BlackBerry® device using only the charging accessories provided 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. Use of any other accessory might invalidate any warranty provided with the BlackBerry device and might be dangerous.
Do not heat the lithium-ion battery above 140°F (60°C). Do not allow metal objects to contact the battery terminals. Use only the lithium-ion battery that Research In Motion specifies for use with your particular BlackBerry device model. RIM specifies lithium-ion batteries for use in BlackBerry devices in compliance with IEEE® Std 1725™-200x.
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.
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. If you are not going to use the BlackBerry device for more than two weeks, turn off the device power, remove the battery, and follow the operating and storage temperatures listed in the following table:...
Pacemakers: Consult a physician or the manufacturer of your pacemaker if you have any questions regarding the effect of RF signals on your pacemaker. If you have a pacemaker, verify that you are using the BlackBerry device in accordance with the safety requirements associated with your particular pacemaker, which might include the following requirements: •...
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.
Speakerphone: The BlackBerry® device is equipped with a speakerphone that can generate audio levels loud enough for phone call operation while holding the BlackBerry device at an arm's length from your head. When using your BlackBerry device speakerphone, never hold the BlackBerry device to your ear. Serious and permanent hearing damage could occur.
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Flashing lights: Exposure to flashing lights on the BlackBerry device can cause epileptic seizures or blackouts and might be dangerous to you or others. In the event that you experience, or your use of the BlackBerry device causes in others, any disorientation, loss of awareness, twitching, convulsions, or any involuntary movements, stop using the BlackBerry device immediately and consult a physician.
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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. (25 mm) from your body. Using accessories that are not supplied or approved by RIM might cause your BlackBerry device to exceed radio frequency (RF) exposure guidelines.
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. The BlackBerry device is designed to comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), and Industry Canada (IC) guidelines respecting safety levels of RF exposure for wireless devices, which in turn are consistent with the following safety standards previously set by Canadian, U.S., and international standards...
When using any data feature of the BlackBerry device, with or without a USB cable, hold the BlackBerry device at least 0.98 in. (25 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 0.98 in.
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BlackBerry® Storm2™ 9520 smartphone BlackBerry® Storm2™ 9550 smartphone 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. Carrying solutions, including RIM...
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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 RF 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 device listed below.
* 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).
This BlackBerry® device has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that the BlackBerry device uses. However, other wireless technologies may be used in this BlackBerry device...
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.
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.
If you have a Wi-Fi enabled BlackBerry device, in France, outdoor operation of a wireless device is only permitted using the 2.4 to 2.454 GHz frequency band. The BlackBerry device only operates in infrastructure mode and as a result, will not transmit in the 2.4 to 2.45 GHz frequency band other than to communicate with a wireless access point.
BlackBerry device product information Product information: BlackBerry Storm2 9520 smartphone Mechanical properties: • weight: approximately 5.6 oz (160 g) including lithium-ion battery • size (L x W x H): 4.43 x 2.44 x 0.53 in. (112.5 x 62 x 13.5 mm) •...
• single-band support: ISM 2.4 GHz • transmitting and receiving frequency: 2402 to 2480 MHz • Bluetooth Class 1 Product information: BlackBerry Storm2 9550 smartphone Mechanical properties: • weight: approximately 5.6 oz (160 g) including lithium-ion battery • size (L x W x H): 4.43 x 2.44 x 0.53 in. (112.5 x 62 x 13.5 mm)
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Power specifications: • removable, rechargeable lithium-ion cell battery • supports 3V, 1.8V SIM cards • micro-USB-compatible port for data synchronization and charging LED camera flash properties: • Class 1 LED product • maximum radiated power: 3.2 mW Mobile network radio specifications: •...
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• wireless LAN standard: IEEE® 802.11b™, IEEE® 802.11g™ • transmitting and receiving frequency: 2412 to 2472 MHz Bluetooth® radio specifications: • single-band support: ISM 2.4 GHz • transmitting and receiving frequency: 2402 to 2480 MHz • Bluetooth Class 1...
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 typographical,...
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for, any Third Party Products and Services including, without limitation the content, accuracy, copyright compliance, compatibility, performance, trustworthiness, legality, decency, links, or any other aspect of Third Party Products and Services. The inclusion of a reference to Third Party Products and Services in this documentation does not imply endorsement by RIM of the Third Party Products and Services or the third party in any way.
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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. Installation or use of Third Party Products and Services with RIM's products and services may require one or more patent, trademark, copyright, or other licenses in order to avoid infringement or violation of third party rights.
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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.
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BlackBerry® Storm2™ 9550 smartphone model number: RCK71CW Research In Motion Limited 295 Phillip Street Waterloo, ON N2L 3W8 Canada Research In Motion UK Limited Centrum House 36 Station Road Egham, Surrey TW20 9LF United Kingdom Published in Canada...