BlackBerry RBX10BW Safety Information Manual

Safety and Product Information
BlackBerry Smart Card Reader
MAT-23236-001 Rev. 002 | PRINTSPEC-002 | SWD-623651-0716054827-001 | RBX11BW
Contents
Safety and product information........................................3
Important safety precautions..................................................3
Safety information.....................................................................7
Electrical safety..........................................................................7
Battery safety and disposal.....................................................9
Device disposal.........................................................................10
Driving safety............................................................................11
Accessories................................................................................13
Antenna care.............................................................................13
Operating and storage temperatures...................................14
Interference with electronic equipment...............................15
Dangerous areas.......................................................................17
Compliance information...................................................25
Exposure to radio frequency signals....................................25
Specific absorption rate data................................................28
Class B compliance.................................................................33
EU regulatory conformance...................................................33
Additional regulatory conformance..................................... 34
Product information.......................................................... 35

Safety and product information

Important safety precautions

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Before you use your BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader, it is important that you read the compliance information and the guidelines for the safe use of your device that are found in this guide.
Use only approved accessories with your device.
Use only RIM approved chargers. Use of chargers that have not been approved by RIM might present a risk of fire or explosion, which
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could cause serious harm, death, or property loss.
Do not disassemble your BlackBerry Smart Card Reader. Your BlackBerry Smart Card Reader contains small parts that might be a choking hazard.
Keep your BlackBerry Smart Card Reader away from medical devices, including pacemakers and hearing aids, as they might malfunction causing serious harm or death to you or others.
Do not put your BlackBerry Smart Card Reader in contact with liquids as this might cause a short circuit, a fire, or an electric shock.
Exposure to flashing lights on the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader can cause epileptic seizures or blackouts and might be dangerous to you or
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others. If you are susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts, consult your physician before you use the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader.
Do not use your BlackBerry Smart Card Reader while driving. Using your BlackBerry Smart Card Reader 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 Smart Card Reader in the presence of gas fumes as it might present a risk of fire or explosion.
Do not use or store your BlackBerry Smart Card Reader in temperatures that exceed 104° F (40° C) as the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader might become hot.
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Do not dispose of your BlackBerry Smart Card Reader in a fire as this might cause an explosion resulting in serious injury, death, or property loss.
Turn off your BlackBerry Smart Card Reader in aircrafts. Using your BlackBerry Smart Card Reader 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.
The BlackBerry Smart Card Reader is not inherently safe and cannot be used in the presence of explosive fumes, explosive dust, or other explosive chemicals. Sparks in such areas
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could cause an explosion or fire resulting in serious injury, death, or damage to property.

Safety information

Please read these safety and operation instructions before using the BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader or any accessories provided with the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader. Retain these instructions for future use.
In some countries there may be restrictions on using Bluetooth® enabled devices with encryption software. Check with your local authorities.

Electrical safety

Charge the BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader using only the USB cable provided or other charging accessory provided or specifically approved by Research In Motion Limited for
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use with this BlackBerry Smart Card Reader. 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 accessory might invalidate any warranty provided with the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader and might be dangerous.
Use the charging accessories provided with the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or any other RIM approved charging accessories only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. Before using any power supply, verify that the mains voltage is in accordance with the voltage printed on the power supply.
Do not overload power outlets, extension cords, or convenience receptacles as 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
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Smart Card Reader. Unplug charging accessories during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Do not use charging accessories outside or in any area exposed to the elements.
For more information about connecting the power supply, see the documentation that came with the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader.

Battery safety and disposal

The BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader contains a non­removable lithium-ion battery. Do not dispose of the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader in a fire. Dispose of the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader and its lithium-ion battery in accordance with the laws and regulations in your area governing disposal of such cell types.
The lithium-ion battery might present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or its lithium-
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ion battery. Do not heat the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader above 104°F (40°C).
Use only the lithium-ion battery that is contained in the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader, and do not attempt to disassemble the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader to replace the battery.

Device disposal

The BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader should not be placed in household waste bins. Please check local regulations for information about the disposal of electronic products in your area.

Safe use guidelines

• Do not place heavy objects on the BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader.
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• Do not attempt to modify or service the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader.
• Do not attempt to cover or push objects into openings on the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader unless instructed to do so in the device documentation supplied by Research In Motion.

Driving safety

Check the laws and regulations regarding the use of a wireless device in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader in your car, please use the following minimum guidelines:
• 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 using your BlackBerry Smart Card Reader in any way.
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Research In Motion (RIM) recommends that you do not use the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader while driving. Instead, consider having a passenger in the vehicle use the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader for you, or find a safe location to stop your vehicle prior to using the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader.
Store the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader safely before driving your vehicle. Do not use any charging accessory as a means of storing the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader while you are in a vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do not place the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader 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.
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Accessories

Use only those accessories approved by Research In Motion (RIM). Using any accessories not approved by RIM for use with this particular BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader model might invalidate any approval or warranty applicable to the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader, might result in the non-operation of the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader, and might be dangerous.

Antenna care

Use only the supplied integrated antenna. Unauthorized antenna modifications or attachments could damage the BlackBerry® Smart Card Reader and might violate U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.
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