Safety information
Excited to start using your BlackBerry smartphone? Before you get started, read this booklet
which contains important safety and regulatory information for your BlackBerry smartphone. Keep
this booklet in a safe place so that you can refer to it whenever you need it.
In some countries there may be restrictions on using Bluetooth enabled and wireless devices with
encryption software. Check with your local authorities for the restrictions in your area.
To find the latest safety and product information, visit
www.blackberry.com/docs/smartphones
.
Important safety precautions
Use only approved batteries and chargers with your BlackBerry smartphone. Use
of batteries or chargers 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.
When you wear the BlackBerry smartphone close to your body, use a RIM
approved holster with an integrated belt clip, or maintain a distance of 0.79 in.
(20 mm) between your BlackBerry smartphone and your body while the
BlackBerry smartphone is transmitting. Use of body-worn accessories, other than
RIM approved holsters with an integrated belt clip, might cause your BlackBerry
smartphone to exceed radio frequency exposure standards if the accessories are
worn on your body while the BlackBerry smartphone is transmitting. The long
term effects of exceeding radio frequency exposure standards might present a
risk of serious harm. For more information about the compliance of this
BlackBerry smartphone with the FCC radio frequency emission guidelines, visit
and search for the FCC ID for your BlackBerry
smartphone listed below. The FCC ID is located on the information sticker on
your BlackBerry smartphone behind the battery. To view the FCC ID, remove the
battery door and the battery.
• BlackBerry Curve 9315 smartphone (model number RFE71UW ): FCC ID
L6ARFE70UW
Do not use your BlackBerry smartphone in surrounding temperatures that exceed
95°F (35°C). Use above this surrounding temperature could cause your
BlackBerry smartphone to become hot, which could result in serious injury,
death, or damage to property.
Do not rely on your BlackBerry smartphone 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 smartphone, see
the "About emergency calls and the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System" section for
more information about emergency calls.
Do not disassemble your BlackBerry smartphone. Your BlackBerry smartphone
contains small parts that might be a choking hazard.
Keep your BlackBerry smartphone away from medical devices, including
pacemakers and hearing aids, because they might malfunction and cause serious
harm or death to you or others.
Do not put your BlackBerry smartphone in contact with liquids because this
might cause a short circuit, a fire, or an electric shock.
When you use your BlackBerry smartphone speakerphone, never hold the
BlackBerry smartphone to your ear. Serious and permanent hearing damage
could occur.
Exposure to flashing lights on your BlackBerry smartphone can cause epileptic
seizures or blackouts and might be dangerous to you or others. In the event that
you experience, or your use of your BlackBerry smartphone causes in others, any
disorientation, loss of awareness, twitching, convulsions, or any involuntary
movements, stop using your BlackBerry smartphone immediately and consult a
physician. The LED notification light is located on the front of your BlackBerry
smartphone, in the upper-right corner. If your BlackBerry smartphone model has
a camera, the camera flash LED aperture is located on the back of your
BlackBerry smartphone, either above or to the right of the camera lens. If you are
susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts, consult your physician before you
use your BlackBerry smartphone.
Do not use your BlackBerry smartphone while driving unless you are permitted by
law to use the BlackBerry smartphone in hands-free mode. Using your
BlackBerry smartphone 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 smartphone in the presence of gas fumes because it
might present a risk of fire or explosion.
Do not dispose of your BlackBerry smartphone in a fire because this might cause
an explosion resulting in serious injury, death, or property loss.
Turn off your BlackBerry smartphone on aircrafts. Using your BlackBerry
smartphone 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 smartphones are not intrinsically 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.
Using your smartphone safely
• Do not place heavy objects on your BlackBerry smartphone.
• Do not attempt to modify or service your BlackBerry smartphone.
• Do not attempt to cover or push objects into openings on your BlackBerry smartphone unless
instructed to do so in the BlackBerry smartphone documentation supplied by Research In
Motion. This action might cause a short circuit, a fire, or an electric shock.
• Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
• Do not use excessive force on the screen.
• Do not use your BlackBerry smartphone or BlackBerry smartphone accessories near water (for
example, near a bathtub or a sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool).
• Do not place your BlackBerry smartphone or BlackBerry smartphone accessories on any
unstable surface. The BlackBerry smartphone or BlackBerry smartphone accessories could fall,
thereby potentially causing serious injury to a person and serious damage to the BlackBerry
smartphone or BlackBerry smartphone accessory.
• When using your BlackBerry smartphone, take frequent breaks. If you experience any discomfort
in your neck, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands (including thumbs and fingers), or other parts of the
body when using your BlackBerry smartphone, cease use immediately. If discomfort persists,
consult a physician.
Electrical safety
Charge the BlackBerry smartphone using only the charging accessories provided by or specifically
approved by Research In Motion for use with this BlackBerry smartphone. 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 charging accessory might invalidate any warranty provided with the
BlackBerry smartphone and might be dangerous.
Approved charging accessory models for the BlackBerry Curve 9315 smartphone
ASY-18072-002
ASY-18083-001
ASY-18683-001
ASY-18976-003
ASY-19137-002
ASY-24479-002
ASY-24479-003
ASY-24479-004
ASY-24479-005
ASY-24479-006
ASY-24479-007
ASY-24479-008
ASY-24479-011
ASY-24479-012
ASY-28109-003
ASY-31295-002
ASY-31295-003
ASY-31295-004
ASY-31295-005
ASY-31295-006
ASY-31295-007
ASY-31295-008
ASY-31295-009
ASY-31295-010
ASY-31295-011
ASY-31295-012
ASY-44303-001
ASY-44303-002
ASY-44303-003
ASY-44303-004
ASY-44303-005
ASY-44303-007
ASY-44307-001
ASY-46740-001
ASY-48415-001
Use the charging accessories provided with the BlackBerry smartphone or any other RIM approved
charging accessories only from the type of power supply 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 smartphone only to CTIA certified adapters, products that
bear the USB-IF logo, or products that have completed the USB-IF compliance program.
Do not overload power outlets, extension cords, or convenience receptacles because 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 smartphone. Unplug
charging accessories during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. When you use
your BlackBerry smartphone with any charging accessories, ensure that you route the power cord in
a way that reduces the risk of injury to others, such as tripping or choking. Do not use charging
accessories outside or in any area exposed to the elements.
For more information about inserting the battery and connecting the power supply, see the
documentation that came with your BlackBerry smartphone.
To buy accessories for your BlackBerry smartphone, contact your wireless service provider or visit
.
Battery safety
Your BlackBerry smartphone contains a removable lithium-ion cell battery.
The battery might present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, crush, or
puncture the battery. If the battery has been disassembled, crushed, or punctured, cease use of the
battery immediately. Do not heat the battery above 140°F (60°C). Heating the battery above 140°F
(60°C) could cause the battery to catch fire or explode. Do not allow metal objects to contact the
battery terminals.
CAUTION:
Use only the battery that Research In Motion specifies for use with your particular
BlackBerry smartphone model. RIM specifies batteries for use in BlackBerry smartphones in
compliance with IEEE Std 1725-200x. Using any other battery might invalidate any warranty
provided with the BlackBerry smartphone. In addition, there might be a risk of fire or explosion if you
replace the battery with an incorrect battery type. Please ensure you dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions set out in this safety information booklet.
Children should not handle batteries unless they are supervised by an adult.
When this icon appears on your BlackBerry smartphone, the battery is not inserted
correctly or an invalid battery is inserted. If you inserted the battery that is specified for use with your
particular BlackBerry smartphone model, remove and reinsert the battery. If you inserted an invalid
battery, remove it immediately and insert the battery that RIM specifies for use with your particular
BlackBerry smartphone model. Verify that the battery connectors align with the connectors on your
BlackBerry smartphone.
Driving and walking safely
Give your full attention to driving; driving safely is your first responsibility. You are responsible for
knowing and obeying the laws and regulations regarding the use of wireless devices in the areas
where you drive.
Research In Motion recommends that you do not use your BlackBerry smartphone while you drive.
Instead, consider having a passenger in the vehicle use your BlackBerry smartphone for you, or find
a safe location to stop your vehicle before you use your BlackBerry smartphone.
Store your BlackBerry smartphone safely before driving your vehicle. Do not use any charging
accessory as a means of storing your BlackBerry smartphone while you are in a vehicle. If your
vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do not place your BlackBerry smartphone 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 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 radio frequency signals.
Do not use your BlackBerry smartphone while walking or engaging in any activity that requires your
full attention. Inattention to vehicular traffic or other pedestrian hazards could result in serious
injury, or damage to property.
Accessories
Use only those accessories approved by Research In Motion. Using any accessories not approved by
RIM for use with this particular BlackBerry smartphone model might invalidate any approval or
warranty applicable to the BlackBerry smartphone, might result in the BlackBerry smartphone
becoming inoperative, and might be dangerous.
Carrying solutions:
Your BlackBerry smartphone might not come with a holster (body-worn
accessory). If you wear your BlackBerry smartphone on your body, always put your BlackBerry
smartphone in a BlackBerry smartphone holster equipped with an integrated belt clip supplied or
approved by Research In Motion. If you do not use a holster equipped with an integrated belt clip
BlackBerry Curve 9315 Smartphone
Safety and Product Information
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