Device disposal....................9 Safe use guidelines..................10 Driving and walking safely................10 Accessories....................11 Antenna care....................11 Operating and storage temperatures............12 Interference with electronic equipment............12 Dangerous areas................... 14 Service......................15 About emergency calls and the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System....16...
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Requirements for Hearing Aid Compatibility with Wireless Devices ... 28 Industry Canada certification ............... 30 Class B compliance..................30 EU regulatory conformance ................. 30 Additional regulatory conformance ............. 31 BlackBerry device product information............ 35 Product information: BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone......35 Legal notice .................... 39...
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.
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Do not put your BlackBerry device in contact with liquids as this might cause a short circuit, a fire, or an electric shock.
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Do not use or store your BlackBerry device in temperatures that exceed 104° F (40°C) as the BlackBerry device might become hot. Do not dispose of your BlackBerry device in a fire as this might cause an explosion resulting in serious injury, death, or property loss.
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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.
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. Use of any other accessory might invalidate any warranty provided with the BlackBerry device and might be dangerous.
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.
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. Using any other lithium-ion battery might invalidate any warranty provided with the BlackBerry device and might present a risk of fire or explosion.
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.
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 installed, and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. Radio frequency (RF) signals might affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles.
(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...
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Pacemakers: Consult a physician or the manufacturer of your pacemaker if you have any questions regarding the effect of RF signals on your 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: •...
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.
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.
Failure to observe all safety instructions contained in the user documentation for the BlackBerry device will void the Limited Warranty and might lead to suspension or denial of services to the offender, legal action, or both.
(for example, 911, 112, 000, or 999) through the BlackBerry MVS. By using the BlackBerry MVS Client, you agree to the above. If you do not agree to the above, remove the BlackBerry MVS Client from your device.
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BlackBerry device or device accessories through openings as this action might cause a short circuit, a fire, or electric shock. Do not use the BlackBerry device or device 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 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. 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.
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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.
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. The BlackBerry device is designed to comply with...
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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.
• 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.
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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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1.35 1.68 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 approved carrying solutions and carrying solutions not approved by RIM, that do not come equipped with an integrated belt clip SHOULD NOT be worn or carried on the body.
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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) web site at www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/index.htm. Device FCC ID BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone L6ARCS70CW ___________________________________ * 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 g of tissue for the body or head (4.0 W/kg averaged over 10 g of tissue for the extremities - hands, wrists,...
FCC compliance statement (United States) FCC Class B Part 15 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.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help. 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...
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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 that have not been tested for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the...
102, RSS 132, RSS 133, RSS 210 under certification number 2503A-RCS70CW. 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.
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. When operated in France, this equipment uses non-harmonized frequency bands.
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Certification Criteria (GCF CC) requirements • International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60825-1 2001: Safety of Laser Products Depending on the trackpad used on your BlackBerry device, the following standard might also apply: • International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60825-1 2007: Safety of Laser Products...
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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.
• size (L x W x H): 4.4 x 2.4 x 0.5 in. (112 x 62 x 14.2 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: •...
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Mobile network radio specifications: • quad-band support: GSM® 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900 • dual-band support: CDMA 800, CDMA 1900 • single-band support: UMTS®/HSPA 2100 MHz • networks: UMTS/HSPA, CDMA2000® 1xEVDO Rev A, GSM • 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 2100), Class 2 (CDMA 1900), Class 3 (CDMA 800)
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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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THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE DOCUMENTATION TO THE EXTENT THEY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED AS SET OUT ABOVE, BUT CAN BE LIMITED, ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU FIRST ACQUIRED THE DOCUMENTATION OR THE ITEM THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE CLAIM.
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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...
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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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BlackBerry® Bold™ 9650 smartphone model number: RCS71CW or RCS72CW 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...