BlackBerry Wireless
Handheld
Safety Information Booklet
BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
Safety Information Booklet for the BlackBerry 7230 and 7280 Wireless Handhelds
900/1800/1900 MHz GSM GPRS Networks (7230)
850/1800/1900 MHz GSM GPRS Networks (7280)
Model number: R6230GE (7230), R6230GN(7280)
Last revised: 09 June 2003
Part number: MAT-06521-001
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The handheld and/or associated software are protected by copyright, international treaties and various
patents, including one or more of the following U.S. patents: 6,278,442; 6,271,605; 6,219,694; 6,075,470;
6,073,318; D445,428; D433,460; D416,256. Other patents are registered or pending in various countries
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Important safety information
Important safety information for BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
users
Please read these safety and operation instructions before operating the BlackBerry Wireless
Handheld™, or any handheld charging units. Retain these instructions for future use.
Note: Refer to "Important safety/compliance information for North American users" on page 6 for more
information on safety regulations and compliance information for using your BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
in North America.
Refer to "Important safety/compliance information for European and Asia Pacific users" on page 8 for more
information on safety regulations and compliance information for using your BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
in Europe.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
This handheld (model number R6230GE, R6230GN) is intended for use when supplied with power or
charging from the USB cable HDW-04162-001, Travel Charger accessory ASY-04078-001 (ACC-04074-
001), Automotive Charger accessory ASY-04195-001 (ACC-04173-001),or any other charging units
provided or specifically approved by Research In Motion Limited (RIM) for use with this equipment.
Other usage will invalidate any warranty provided with this apparatus and may be dangerous.
Warning: Before use, please ensure that the mains voltage is in accordance with the input voltage printed on
the power supply.
To be operated on mains with a circuit breaker rated 16A max.
Protect against beating rain. For indoor use only.
ACCESSORIES
Use only those accessories approved by RIM. The use of any accessories not approved by RIM for use
in conjunction with the handheld will invalidate any approval or warranty applicable to the handheld
and may be dangerous.
DRIVING
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless devices in the areas where you drive. Always
obey them. The use of any alert device to operate a vehicle's lights or horn on public roads is not
permitted.
Avoid using the handheld in any environment requiring your full attention, such as when driving a
vehicle. If you need to use your handheld while driving, have a passenger in the vehicle use the
handheld for you, or find a safe location to halt your vehicle prior to using the handheld. Do not use
any charging unit as a means of storing your handheld while in a vehicle.
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also
consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
For Vehicles Equipped With An Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including both installed or portable
wireless equipment, such as the BlackBerry Wireless Handheld, in the area over the air bag or in the air
bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates,
serious injury could result.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment
may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless handheld.
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