BlackBerry RHF140LW User Manual
BlackBerry Classic SQC100-3/
SQC100-5 Smartphones
Safety and Product Information
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Safety information
Before you start using your BlackBerry smartphone (hereinafter referred to as smartphone), review the
safety and regulatory information provided in this document. Keep this document 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 devices 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 smartphone. Use of batteries or
chargers that have not been approved by BlackBerry might present a risk of fire or
explosion, which could cause serious harm, death, or property loss.
Use only BlackBerry approved holsters. Use of holsters that have not been approved by
BlackBerry may cause your smartphone to exceed radio frequency exposure
standards.
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, and if the accessory is not supplied by BlackBerry, verify that the accessory does
not contain metal. If you do not follow these guidelines, your smartphone may exceed
radio frequency exposure standards. Whether there are any long term health effects of
exceeding radio frequency exposure standards is a subject of ongoing scientific study.
For more information about the compliance of this smartphone with the FCC radio
frequency emission guidelines, visit www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid and search for the FCC
ID for your smartphone listed below. The FCC ID is located on the back of your
smartphone.
•BlackBerry Classic SQC100-3 smartphone (model number RHF141LW): FCC ID
L6ARHF140LW
•BlackBerry Classic SQC100-5 smartphone (model number RHF142LW): FCC ID
L6ARHF140LW
Your smartphone is designed to be operated in temperatures between 32 and 95°F (0
and 35°C). Use of your smartphone outside of the recommended temperature range
could cause damage to your smartphone or lithium-ion battery.
Do not rely on your 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.
Your smartphone and smartphone accessories are not intended for children. If you
allow a child to use or handle your smartphone or smartphone accessories, ensure you
strictly supervise the child. Your smartphone contains small parts that are choking
hazards to children.
Keep your smartphone away from medical devices, including pacemakers and hearing
aids, because they might malfunction and cause serious harm or death to you or
others.
This smartphone is Qi and Power Matters Alliance (PMA) certified for use with wireless
chargers. Use only third-party wireless charging systems that meet Qi or PMA certification
requirements and have the Qi or PMA certification mark. Use of any other wireless charging
accessory might present a risk of fire, explosion, battery leakage, or other hazard, which
could cause serious harm, death, or property loss, and might invalidate any warranty.
For a complete list of wireless chargers that are Qi certified, go to
www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/products/.
Do not place other objects on the wireless charging surface because such objects may
become hot and present a risk of fire.
Approved charging accessory models for the BlackBerry Classic smartphone
Charging cables: HDW-50071-001, HDW-50071-002, HDW-50071-003, HDW-50071-004,
HDW-51800-001, HDW-51800-002
AC chargers: HDW-46445-001, HDW-46446-001, HDW-46447-001, HDW-46448-001,
HDW-46449-001, HDW-46450-001, HDW-46451-001, HDW-58920-001, HDW-58921-001,
HDW-58922-001, HDW-58923-001, HDW-58924-001, HDW-58925-001, HDW-58926-001
Battery charger: HDW-54535-001
Use the charging accessories provided with the smartphone or any other BlackBerry approved charging
accessories only from the type of power source 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 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 convenience receptacles and the
point where the power cord connects to the smartphone. Always route the power cord in a way that reduces
the risk of injury to others, such as tripping or choking. Unplug charging accessories during lightning storms
or when not being used. 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 your
smartphone.
To buy accessories for your smartphone, contact your wireless service provider or visit
www.shopblackberry.com.
Battery safety
Your smartphone contains a non-removable lithium-ion battery. Do not attempt to remove the battery.
Removing the battery will void the Limited Warranty for your smartphone and could cause damage to the
battery.
The battery might present a fire, explosion, chemical burn, or other hazard if mistreated. Do not put your
battery in contact with liquids. 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 expose the smartphone and its battery to fire or other external heat sources, such
as hot plates, stove tops, space heaters, or ovens, because this could cause fire or
explosion.
Do not put your smartphone in contact with liquids because this might cause a short
circuit, a fire, or an electric shock.
When you use your smartphone speakerphone, never hold the smartphone to your ear.
Serious and permanent hearing damage could occur.
Exposure to flashing lights on your 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 smartphone causes in others, any disorientation, loss of awareness,
twitching, convulsions, or any involuntary movements, stop using your smartphone
immediately and consult a physician. The LED notification light is located on the front
of your smartphone, in the upper-right corner. If your smartphone model has a camera,
the camera flash LED aperture is located on the back of your 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 smartphone.
Do not use your smartphone while driving unless you are permitted by law to use the
smartphone in hands-free mode. Using your 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 smartphone in the presence of gas fumes because it might present a
risk of fire or explosion.
Do not dispose of your smartphone in a fire because this might cause an explosion
resulting in serious injury, death, or property loss.
Turn off your smartphone on aircrafts. Using your 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.
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 smartphone.
• Do not attempt to modify or service your smartphone.
• Do not attempt to cover or push objects into openings on your smartphone unless instructed to do so in
the smartphone documentation supplied by BlackBerry. 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 smartphone or 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 smartphone or smartphone accessories on any unstable surface. The smartphone or
smartphone accessories could fall, thereby potentially causing serious injury to a person and serious
damage to the smartphone or smartphone accessory.
• The screen of your smartphone is made of glass. The glass could crack or chip if your smartphone is
dropped or force is applied to the glass. If cracked or chipped, do not touch the glass until the screen has
been repaired.
• When using your 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
smartphone, cease use immediately. If discomfort persists, consult a physician.
Electrical safety
If you are using an AC or DC charger, charge the smartphone using the charging accessories provided by
BlackBerry or specifically approved by BlackBerry for use with this smartphone. Do not use charging
accessories that do not comply with CTIA Certification Requirements for Battery System Compliance to
IEEE Std 1725, as they might present a risk of fire, explosion, battery leakage, or other hazard, which could
cause serious harm, death, or property loss, and might invalidate any warranty.
Do not attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery. Do not remanufacture,
disassemble, modify, crush, puncture, bend, or shred the battery. If the battery has been
remanufactured, disassembled, modified, crushed, punctured, or altered in any other
way, cease use of the battery immediately.
Do not short-circuit the battery or allow metallic or conductive objects to contact the
battery terminals.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the battery. BlackBerry specifies batteries for use in smartphones in
compliance with IEEE Std 1725. Use of any other batteries might present a risk of fire, explosion, battery
leakage, or other hazard. Please ensure you dispose of used batteries according to the instructions set out
in this document.
When one of these icons appears on your smartphone, an error has
occurred with either the battery or the battery connection. Return
your smartphone to qualified service personnel for repair.
Driving and walking safely
Do not use your smartphone while you drive. 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.
Store your smartphone safely before driving your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do not
place your smartphone or any accessories above the air bag, or in the air bag deployment area. If 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 vehicle manufacturer or its representative. 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 smartphone while walking or engaging in any activity that requires your full attention.
Inattention to traffic or other pedestrian hazards could result in serious harm, death, or property loss.
Accessories
Use only those accessories approved by BlackBerry for use with this particular smartphone model. Using
any accessories not approved might invalidate any approval or warranty, might result in the smartphone
becoming inoperative, and might be dangerous.
Carrying solutions: Your smartphone might not come with a holster (body-worn accessory). If you wear your
smartphone on your body, always put your smartphone in a smartphone holster equipped with an
integrated belt clip supplied or approved by BlackBerry. If you do not use a holster equipped with an
integrated belt clip supplied or approved by BlackBerry when you carry your smartphone, keep your
smartphone at least 0.59 in. (15 mm) from your body when the smartphone is transmitting. When using any
data feature of your smartphone (for example, email messages, PIN messages, MMS messages, or browser
service), with or without a USB cable, hold your smartphone at least 0.59 in. (15 mm) from your body.
Using accessories that are not supplied by or approved by BlackBerry might cause your smartphone to
exceed radio frequency exposure guidelines. Whether there are any long term health effects of exceeding
radio frequency exposure standards is a subject of ongoing scientific study. For more information about
radio frequency exposure, see the "Compliance information" section of this document.
Most BlackBerry approved carrying solutions for smartphones (for example, holsters, totes, and pouches)
incorporate a magnet. Do not place items containing magnetic strip components, such as debit cards,
credit cards, hotel key cards, phone cards, or similar items, near such carrying solutions. The magnet might
damage or erase the data stored on the magnetic strip.
Magnetometer
Your smartphone includes a magnetometer. The magnetometer is used by applications such as the
Compass. Magnets or devices that contain magnets, such as holsters, headphones, or monitors, might
negatively affect the accuracy of the magnetometer. Do not rely on applications that use the magnetometer
to determine your location, particularly in an emergency situation.
Media
Certain jurisdictions might prohibit or restrict your use of certain features on your smartphone. When
taking, processing, or using pictures, obey all laws, regulations, procedures, and policies, including, without
limitation, any applicable copyright, personal privacy, trade secret, or security laws that may be in place in
your jurisdiction. Honor the personal rights of others. Copyright protections might prevent you from
copying, modifying, transferring, or forwarding some pictures, music (including ring tones), or other
content.
Audio files: Permanent hearing loss might occur if you listen to audio files at high volumes, particularly with
headphones. Avoid increasing the volume of your headphones to block out noisy surroundings. If you
experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, consult a physician.
Camera: If your smartphone has a camera, do not aim the camera directly at the sun or any other bright
light. Doing so could cause serious damage to your eyes or damage your smartphone. When using the
camera flash, keep the camera flash LED aperture at least 19.69 in. (50 cm) from the subject's eyes.
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Antenna
Use only the supplied integrated antenna. Unauthorized antenna modifications or attachments could
damage the smartphone and might violate U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.
Interference with electronic equipment
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency signals. However, certain electronic
equipment might not be shielded against the radio frequency signals from your smartphone.
Pacemakers: Consult a physician or the manufacturer of your pacemaker if you have any questions
regarding the effect of radio frequency signals on your pacemaker. Verify that you are using your
smartphone in accordance with the safety requirements associated with your particular pacemaker, which
might include the following requirements: always keep your smartphone more than 7.88 inches (20 cm)
from the pacemaker when your smartphone is turned on, do not carry your smartphone in your breast
pocket, and use the ear opposite the pacemaker for making and receiving calls on your smartphone to
minimize the potential interference. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn
off all wireless connections on your smartphone immediately, stop using your smartphone, and consult a
physician.
Hearing aids: Some digital wireless devices might interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, consult your wireless service provider or contact the manufacturer of your hearing aid to
discuss alternatives.
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
www.call2recycle.org and in Canada visit www.call2recycle.ca.
For information about returning your smartphone and accessories to BlackBerry for recycling and safe
disposal, from a browser on your computer, visit www.blackberry.com/recycling or https://
tradeup.blackberry.com. 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 The Council of the European Union 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), National
Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) and International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).
To maintain compliance with FCC, EU, 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, and
recommended by The Council of the European Union 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*. The SAR limit recommended by The Council of the European Union is
2.0W/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
BlackBerry Classic SQC100-3 smartphone
(model number RHF141LW)
BlackBerry Classic SQC100-5 smartphone
(model number RHF142LW)
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
BlackBerry Classic SQC100-3 smartphone
(model number RHF141LW)
BlackBerry Classic SQC100-5 smartphone
(model number RHF142LW)
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
BlackBerry Classic SQC100-3 smartphone (model number
RHF141LW)
BlackBerry Classic SQC100-5 smartphone (model number
RHF142LW)
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
Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea after searching for the FCC ID for your smartphone listed below.
Smartphone
BlackBerry Classic SQC100-3 smartphone (model number
RHF141LW)
BlackBerry Classic SQC100-5 smartphone (model number
RHF142LW)
Additional information on SAR can be found at www.ctia.org (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).
** In Europe, the SAR limit for mobile devices used by the public is 2.0W/kg averaged over 10 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).
Studies suggest that the standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection
for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.
SAR (W/kg) for 1 g SAR (W/kg) for 10 g
1.37 0.659
1.37 0.659
SAR (W/kg) for 1 g SAR (W/kg) for 10 g
1.37 0.479
1.37 0.479
SAR (W/kg) for 1 g (FCC)
1.33
1.33
FCC ID
L6ARHF140LW
L6ARHF140LW
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.
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