Your smartphone includes a magnetometer, which is used by applications such as the Compass. If an
application that uses the magnetometer causes interference with your hearing aid, close the application.
Other medical devices:
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer to
determine if your medical device is adequately shielded from external radio frequency energy. Your
physician might be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Health care facilities:
Turn off all wireless connections on your smartphone in health care facilities when
any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities might be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy.
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
your smartphone before boarding an aircraft. The effect of using the smartphone with wireless connections
turned on 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 all wireless connections on your smartphone turned off, use only nonradio based
device applications in accordance with airline regulations for electronic devices.
Dangerous areas
Your smartphone is not an intrinsically safe device and is not suitable for use in hazardous environments,
where intrinsically safe devices are required, including without limitation, in the presence of gas fumes,
explosive dust situations, operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication services, air
traffic control, and life support or weapons systems.
Potentially explosive atmospheres:
If you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, turn off
all wireless connections on your smartphone 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.
Do not use the phone on your smartphone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Leave the area and
make the call from a safe location, if the phone is available and active on your smartphone.
Blasting areas:
When in a "blasting area" or an area that indicates that two-way radios should be turned off,
to avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off all wireless connections on your smartphone and obey
all signs and instructions.
Operating and storage temperatures
Your smartphone and smartphone charger are designed to be operated and stored within the temperatures
outlined below:
Smartphone operating:
32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C)
Smartphone storage (less than 3 months):
-4 to 95°F (-20 to 35°C)
Smartphone storage (3 months or more):
71.6 to 82.4°F (22 to 28°C)
Charger operating:
32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C)
Charger storage:
-22 to 167°F (-30 to 75°C)
Usage or storage of your smartphone or smartphone accessories outside of the recommended temperature
ranges could cause your smartphone to become hot which could result in serious injury or death, or could
cause damage to the smartphone, the accessories, or the lithium-ion battery.
Keep your smartphone or smartphone 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
your smartphone for more than two weeks, turn off the power.
Smartphone cleaning and repair
Cleaning:
Do not use liquid, aerosol cleaners, or solvents on or near your smartphone or smartphone
accessories, including the battery. Clean only with a soft dry cloth. Disconnect any cables from the
computer and unplug any charging accessories from the electrical outlet before cleaning either your
smartphone or the charging accessory.
Repair:
Do not attempt to modify, disassemble, or service your smartphone or any charging accessory. Do
not attempt to replace your non-removable battery. Only qualified service personnel should perform repairs
or battery replacements to your smartphone or charging accessories, and should use only the battery that
BlackBerry specifies for use with your particular smartphone model.
If any of the following situations occur, disconnect the power supply cables from the computer or electrical
outlet and take your smartphone or charging accessory for service to qualified service personnel:
• The power supply cord, plug, or connector is damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the smartphone or charging accessory.
• The smartphone or charging accessory has been exposed to rain or water.
• The smartphone or charging accessory becomes very hot to the touch.
• The smartphone or charging accessory has been dropped or damaged in any way.
• The smartphone or charging accessory does not operate normally by following the instructions in the
user documentation.
• The smartphone or charging accessory exhibits a distinct change in performance.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, adjust only those controls that are covered in the user
documentation for your smartphone. An improper adjustment of other controls might cause damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore your smartphone, charging accessory,
or any other accessory to normal operation.
Failure to observe all safety instructions contained in the user documentation for your smartphone will void
the Limited Warranty and might lead to suspension or denial of services to the offender, legal action, or
both.
Smartphone and battery disposal
Do not dispose of either your smartphone or the battery in household waste bins or
in a fire.
Your smartphone and battery are recyclable where facilities exist. This symbol is not
intended to indicate the use of recycled materials.
In the United States and Canada, you can recycle your smartphone and battery
through the Call2Recycle program. For more information, in the United States visit
For information about returning your smartphone and accessories to BlackBerry for recycling and safe
disposal, from a browser on your computer, visit
. The recycling and trade-up programs are only available in certain areas.
If these programs are not offered in your area, check with your local government for regulations regarding
the proper disposal of electronic products.
Dispose of your smartphone and its battery in accordance with the laws and regulations in your area
governing disposal of such cell types.
Compliance information
Exposure to radio frequency signals
The smartphone radio is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed to comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada (IC) guidelines and limits, as well as other
relevant international guidelines regarding safety levels of radio frequency exposure for wireless devices.
These guidelines were developed by independent scientific experts, governments, and organizations
including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standard (IEEE) and National Council on
Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).
To maintain compliance with FCC, IC, and other relevant international radio frequency exposure guidelines
and limits, keep the smartphone at least 0.59 in. (1.5 cm) away from your body. When you carry the
smartphone on your body, use only accessories equipped with an integrated belt clip that are supplied or
approved by BlackBerry. If you use a body-worn accessory not supplied by BlackBerry, verify that the
accessory does not contain metal and keep the smartphone at least 0.59 in. (1.5 c m) from your body.
To reduce radio frequency exposure: (i) use the smartphone in areas where there is a strong wireless signal;
(ii) use hands-free options; and (iii) reduce the amount of time spent on calls, or send an email, text
message, or BBM message instead.
Specific absorption rate data
THIS WIRELESS DEVICE MODEL MEETS GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO
WAVES WHEN USED AS DIRECTED IN THIS SECTION.
The smartphone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio
frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government
when used as directed in the previous section. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and
establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards
that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of
scientific studies. The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted
using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified
power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power
level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is
because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to
reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power
output.
The highest SAR value for this smartphone when tested for use at the ear is:
Smartphone
SAR (W/kg) for 1 g
BlackBerry Classic SQC100-4 smartphone (model number
RHG161LW)
1.22
The highest SAR value for this smartphone when tested both in a BlackBerry approved holster with an
integrated belt clip and at a distance of 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) from the body, is:
Smartphone
SAR (W/kg) for 1 g
BlackBerry Classic SQC100-4 smartphone (model number
RHG161LW)
1.19
When operating in Mobile Hotspot mode, the highest SAR value for this smartphone, when tested in a
BlackBerry approved holster with an integrated belt clip, is:
Smartphone
SAR (W/kg) for 1 g
BlackBerry Classic SQC100-4 smartphone (model number
RHG161LW)
1.48
Body-worn measurements (recommended separation distances) differ among wireless devices, including
smartphones, depending upon supplied or available accessories and applicable FCC and IC requirements.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this smartphone based on reported SAR levels
complying with the FCC radio frequency emission guidelines when the smartphone is used as directed in
this section. SAR information for this smartphone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display
after searching for the FCC ID for your smartphone listed below.
Smartphone
FCC ID
BlackBerry Classic SQC100-4 smartphone (model number
RHG161LW)
L6ARHG160LW
Additional information on SAR can be found at
(CTIA - The Wireless Association), or
www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/index.htm
(Telecommunications Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and
Communications).
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* In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile devices used by the public is 1.6W/kg averaged
over 1 g of tissue for the body or head (4.0W/kg averaged over 10 g of tissue for the extremities - hands,
wrists, ankles, and feet).
FCC compliance statement (United States)
FCC Class B Part 15
This smartphone complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this smartphone may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this smartphone must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause
interference harmful to radio communications.
There is no guarantee, however, that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning on
and turning off the equipment, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures: reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver, connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected, or 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 noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to
this interference, and wireless devices also vary in the amount of interference that they generate.
The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings to assist hearing device users in finding wireless
devices that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all wireless devices have been rated.
Wireless devices that are rated will have the rating displayed on the box together with other relevant
approval markings.
The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user's hearing device and hearing loss. If
your hearing device is vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated wireless device
successfully.
Consulting with your hearing health professional and testing the wireless device with your hearing device is
the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.
This smartphone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies
that the smartphone uses. However, other wireless technologies may be used in this smartphone that have
not been tested for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of your smartphone
thoroughly and in different locations to determine if you hear any interfering noise when using this
smartphone with your hearing aid or cochlear implant. Consult your wireless service provider about its
return and exchange policies, and for information about hearing aid compatibility.
How the ratings work
M-Ratings:
Wireless devices rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less
interference to hearing devices than wireless devices that are not labeled. M4 is the better or higher of the
two ratings.
T-Ratings:
Wireless devices rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a
hearing device's telecoil ("T Switch" or "Telephone Switch") than unrated wireless devices. T4 is the better
or higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)
Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference. Your hearing device
manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find results for your hearing device. The more
immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you are to experience interference noise from wireless devices.
For more information about the actions that the FCC has taken with regard to hearing aid compatibility with
wireless devices and other steps that the FCC has taken to ensure that individuals with disabilities have
access to telecommunications services, visit
.
Industry Canada certification
This smartphone complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following conditions: (1) this smartphone may not cause interference, and (2) this smartphone must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the smartphone.
The BlackBerry Classic SQC100-4 smartphone (model number RHG161LW) complies with Industry
Canada RSS 102, RSS 130, RSS 132, RSS 133, RSS 139, RSS 199, RSS-GEN, and RSS 210 under
certification number 2503A-RHG160LW.
The smartphone for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for
harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
The maximum antenna gain permitted for smartphones in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz
shall comply with the EIRP limit.
The maximum antenna gain permitted for smartphones in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the
EIRP limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate.
Be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands
5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to
LE-LAN smartphones.
Class B compliance
This smartphone complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the interference-
causing equipment standard entitled “Information Technology Equipment (ITE) – Limits and methods of
measurement,” ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
Additional regulatory conformance
Specific details about compliance to the standards and regulatory bodies for your smartphone may be
obtained from BlackBerry.
For additional Type Approval information, go to the Regulatory Approvals drop-down list on the About
screen in the Settings app on your smartphone.
