Blackbe;rry CURVE 8520 - VERSION 4.6.1 User manual

Safety and Product
Information
BlackBerry Curve 8520 Smartphone

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Contents
Important safety precautions........................................................................ 3
Safety information......................................................................................... 7
Electrical safety .............................................................................................. 7
Battery safety and disposal ............................................................................ 9
Device disposal.............................................................................................. 10
Safe use guidelines........................................................................................ 10
Driving and walking safely............................................................................. 10
Accessories.................................................................................................... 11
Antenna care................................................................................................. 12
Operating and storage temperatures........................................................... 12
Interference with electronic equipment....................................................... 13
Dangerous areas........................................................................................... 14
Service........................................................................................................... 15
About emergency calls and the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System................ 17

Additional safety guidelines ......................................................................... 17
Compliance information.............................................................................. 21
Exposure to radio frequency signals............................................................. 21
Specific absorption rate data ....................................................................... 23
FCC compliance statement (United States).................................................. 26
US Information Concerning the Federal Communications Commission
("FCC") 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
Product information: BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone......................... 33
Legal notice .................................................................................................. 35

Important safety precautions
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.
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.
Use only RIM approved holsters. Use of holsters that have
not been approved by RIM might, in the long term, present a
risk of serious harm.
Use only RIM approved chargers. Use of chargers that have
not been approved by RIM might present a risk of fire or
explosion, which could cause serious harm, death or
property loss.
When you wear the BlackBerry device close to your body,
use a RIM approved holster with an integrated belt clip or
maintain a distance of 0.98 in. (25 mm) between your
BlackBerry device and your body while the BlackBerry device
is transmitting. Use of body-worn accessories, other than
RIM approved holsters with an integrated belt clip, might
cause your BlackBerry device to exceed radio frequency (RF)
exposure standards if the accessories are worn on your body
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while the BlackBerry device is transmitting. The long term
effects of exceeding RF exposure standards might present a
risk of serious harm. For more information about the
compliance of this BlackBerry device with the FCC RF
emission guidelines, visit www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid and
search for the FCC ID for your BlackBerry device as listed
below:
• BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone: FCC ID
L6ARCG40GW
Do not rely on your BlackBerry device for emergency
communications. The wireless networks that are necessary
to make emergency calls or send messages are not available
in all areas, and emergency numbers (such as 911, 112 or
999) might not connect you to emergency services in all
areas. If you have the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System
installed on your BlackBerry device, see the "About
emergency calls and the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System"
section for more information about emergency calls.
Do not disassemble your BlackBerry device. Your BlackBerry
device contains small parts that might be a choking hazard.
Keep your BlackBerry device away from medical devices,
including pacemakers and hearing aids, as they might
malfunction causing serious harm or death to you or others.
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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.
When you use your BlackBerry device speakerphone, never
hold the BlackBerry device to your ear. Serious and
permanent hearing damage could occur.
Exposure to flashing lights on the BlackBerry device can
cause epileptic seizures or blackouts and might be
dangerous to you or others. If you are susceptible to
epileptic seizures or blackouts, consult your physician before
you use the 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.
Do not use your BlackBerry device in the presence of petrol
fumes as it might present a risk of fire or explosion.
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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Turn off your BlackBerry device when on an aircraft. Using
your BlackBerry device on an aircraft might affect aircraft
instrumentation, communication and performance; might
disrupt the network; might otherwise be dangerous to the
operation of the aircraft, its crew and its passengers; and
might be illegal.
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.
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Safety information
Please read these safety and operating instructions before using the
BlackBerry® device or any accessories provided with the device. Keep these
instructions for future use.
In some countries there may be restrictions on using Bluetooth® enabled
and wireless devices with encryption software. Check with your local
authorities.
Electrical safety
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 authorised to provide such approval.
Use of any other accessory might invalidate any warranty provided with the
BlackBerry device and might be dangerous.
Approved charging accessory models for the BlackBerry Curve 8520
smartphone
ASY-04195-002
ASY-18071-001
ASY-18072-002
ASY-18078-001
ASY-18078-003
ASY-18080-003
ASY-18080-007
ASY-18083-001
ASY-18683-001
ASY-18685-001
ASY-24479-005
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Use the charging accessories provided with the BlackBerry device or any
other RIM approved charging accessories only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. 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 programme.
Do not overload power outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles
as this might result in a risk of fire or electric shock. To reduce the risk of
damage to the cord or the plug, pull the plug rather than the cord when
you disconnect the charging accessory from the power outlet or
convenience receptacle.
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 device. Unplug charging accessories during
lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Do not use charging accessories outside or in any area exposed to the
elements.
For more information about inserting the lithium-ion battery and
connecting the power supply, see the documentation that came with the
BlackBerry device.
To buy accessories for your BlackBerry device, contact your wireless service
provider or visit www.shopblackberry.com.
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