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Safety and Product Information
Other medical devices: If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to
determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in
obtaining this information.
Health care facilities: Turn the BlackBerry device radio and the Bluetooth radio off in health care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that
could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Aircraft: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and FCC regulations prohibit using the radio of wireless devices while in
the air. Turn the BlackBerry device radio and the Bluetooth radio off before boarding an aircraft. The effect of using the
BlackBerry device radio or the Bluetooth radio in an aircraft is unknown. Such use might affect aircraft instrumentation,
communication and performance, might disrupt the network, might otherwise be dangerous to the operation of the
aircraft, and might be illegal. With the BlackBerry device radio and Bluetooth radio off, only use non-radio based device
applications in accordance with airline regulations for electronic devices.
Dangerous areas
Potentially explosive atmospheres: Turn the BlackBerry device radio and the Bluetooth radio off 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.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include fueling areas such
as gasoline or petrol stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied
petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the 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 with blasting operations, turn the BlackBerry device radio and the Bluetooth radio
off when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions.
Service
Only qualified service personnel should perform repairs to the BlackBerry device. Disconnect the power supply cables
from the computer or electrical outlet and refer the device or charging accessory for service to qualified service
personnel if any of the following situations occur:
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the power supply cord, plug, or connector is damaged
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liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device or charging accessory
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the device or charging accessory has been exposed to rain or water
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the device or charging accessory becomes very hot to the touch
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the device or charging accessory has been dropped or damaged in any way
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the device or charging accessory does not operate normally by following the instructions in the user documentation
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the device or charging accessory exhibits a distinct change in performance
Do not attempt to disassemble the device 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
device. An improper adjustment of other controls might cause damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the device, charging accessory, or any other accessory to normal operation.
Failure to observe all safety instructions contained in the user documentation for the device will void the Limited
Warranty and might lead to suspension or denial of services to the offender, legal action, or both.
