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Safety and Product Information

Give your full attention to driving; driving safely is your first responsibility.

Use hands-free operation if it is available.

Pull off the road and park before making or answering a phone call. 

RIM recommends that you do not use the BlackBerry device while driving. Instead, consider having a passenger in the 
vehicle use the device for you, or find a safe location to stop your vehicle prior to using the device.
Store the device safely before driving your vehicle. Do not use any charging accessory as a means of storing the device 
while you are in a vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do not place the 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. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. If any equipment has been added to 
your vehicle, you should also consult the manufacturer of that equipment for information on RF signals.

Accessories

Use only those accessories approved by RIM. Using any accessories not approved by RIM for use with this particular 
BlackBerry device model might invalidate any approval or warranty applicable to the device, might result in the non-
operation of the device, and might be dangerous.

Antenna care

Use only the supplied integral antenna. Unauthorized antenna modifications, or attachments could damage the 
BlackBerry device and might violate U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.

Operating and storage temperatures

Situate the BlackBerry device or device accessories away from heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or 
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
If you are not going to use the device for more than two weeks, turn the device power off, remove the lithium-ion 
battery, and follow the operating and storage temperatures listed below:

Interference with electronic equipment

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment might not be 
shielded against the RF signals from the BlackBerry device.
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 device in accordance with the 
safety requirements associated with your particular pacemaker, which might include the following:

Always keep the device more than 7 inches (20 cm) from the pacemaker when the device is turned on.

Do not carry the device in your breast pocket.

When using the phone on the device, use the ear opposite the pacemaker for making and receiving calls to minimize 
the potential interference. 

If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn the BlackBerry device radio and the 
Bluetooth radio off immediately.

Hearing aids: Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, 
consult your service provider or contact the manufacturer of your hearing aid to discuss alternatives.

Device operating

32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)

Travel charger operating

32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C)

Device storage

50 to 86°F (10 to 30°C)

Travel charger storage

-22 to 167°F (-30 to 75°C)

Summary of Contents for 8700r

Page 1: ...BlackBerry 8700r Wireless Handheld Safety and Product Information ...

Page 2: ...ER BE THEY DIRECT ECONOMIC COMMERCIAL SPECIAL CONSEQUEN TIAL INCIDENTAL EXEMPLARY OR INDIRECT DAMAGES EVEN IF RIM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF BUSINESS REVENUE OR EARNINGS LOST DATA DAMAGES CAUSED BY DELAYS LOST PROFITS OR A FAILURE TO REALIZE EXPECTED SAVINGS This document might contain references to third party sources of information ha...

Page 3: ...rging accessories outside or in any area exposed to the elements Refer to the documentation that came with the device for more information on inserting the lithium ion battery and connecting the power supply Battery safety and disposal The BlackBerry device contains a removable lithium ion battery Do not dispose of either the device or the lithium ion battery in a fire Dispose of the lithium ion b...

Page 4: ...d might violate U S Federal Communications Commission FCC regulations Operating and storage temperatures Situate the BlackBerry device or device accessories away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat If you are not going to use the device for more than two weeks turn the device power off remove the lithium ion battery an...

Page 5: ...he 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 If available do not use the phone on the 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 device make the call from a safe location Blasting areas To avoid interfering ...

Page 6: ...1 1999 IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to 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 Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields Health Canada Safety Code 6 1999 Limits of Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Fr...

Page 7: ...measurements differ among wireless device and phone models depending upon available accessories and FCC IC and The Council of the European Union requirements While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various wireless devices and at various positions they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this wireless device mode...

Page 8: ...ceiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help Industry Canada certification This device complies with Industry Canada RSS 132 RSS 133 and RSS 210 under certification number 2503A RAT40GW Class B compliance This device complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Appar...

Page 9: ...9 Safety and Product Information Global Certification Forum Certification Criteria GCF CC requirements ...

Page 10: ...Radio specifications BlackBerry 8700r Quad band support GSM 850 GSM 900 DCS 1800 PCS 1900 MHz 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 Transmitting frequency GSM 824 to 849 MHz GSM 880 915 MHz DCS 1710 to 1785 MHz PCS 1850 to 1910 MHz Receiving frequency GSM 869 to 894 MHz GSM 925...

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