HTC CDMAHTI12 Users Manual

CDMA__HTI12 Safety guide

Important Safety
Information

This section contains important operational and safety
information that will help you safely use your device.
Failure to read and follow the information provided in
this guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or
property damage.

Important Health Information and
Safety Precautions

When using this product, the safety precautions below
must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and
damages.

Retain and follow all product safety and operating
instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating
instructions on the product.

To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire,
and damage to the equipment, observe the following
precautions.

Electrical Safety

This product is intended for use when supplied
with power from the designated battery or power
supply unit. Other usage may be dangerous and will
invalidate any approval given to this product.

Safety Precautions for Proper Grounding
Installation

CAUTION: Connecting to an improperly grounded

equipment can result in an electric shock to your
device.

This product is equipped with a USB cable for
connecting with desktop or notebook computer.

Be sure your computer is properly grounded (earthed)
before connecting this product to the computer.
The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook
computer has an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.

Safety Precautions for Power Supply Unit

• Use the correct external power source

A product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the electrical
ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of
power source required, consult your authorized
service provider or local power company. For
a product that operates from battery power or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions
that are included with the product.

This product should be operated only with the
following designated power supply unit(s).

AC Adapter HTC, Model TC U250

• Handle battery packs carefully

This product contains a Lithium-ion polymer
or Lithium-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and
burns if the battery pack is handled improperly.
Do not attempt to open or service the battery
pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture,
short external contacts or circuits, dispose
of in fire or water, or expose a battery pack to
temperatures higher than 140°F (60°C) .

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WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. To reduce risk of fire or
burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture,
short external contacts, expose to temperatures
above 140°F (60°C), or dispose of in fire or water.
Replace only with specified batteries. Recycle or
dispose of used batteries according to the local
regulations or reference guide supplied with your
product.

NOTE: This product should be operated only with
the following designated Battery Pack(s).
HTC, Model BG86100.

Take Extra Precautions

• Keep the battery or device dry and away from water
or any liquid as it may cause a short circuit.

• Keep metal objects away so they don’t come in
contact with the battery or its connectors as it may
lead to short circuit during operation.

• The device should only be connected to products
that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the
USB-IF compliance program.

• Do not use a battery that appears damaged,
deformed, or discolored, or the one that has any rust
on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor.

• Always keep the battery out of the reach of babies
and small children, to avoid swallowing of the
battery. Consult the doctor immediately if the battery
is swallowed.

• Only use the battery with a charging system that has
been qualified with the system per this standard,
IEEE-Std-1725-2006. Use of an unqualified battery

or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion,
leakage or other hazard.

• Replace the battery only with another battery
that has been qualified with the system per
this standard, IEEE-Std-1725-2006. Use of an
unqualified battery may present a risk of fire,
explosion, leakage or other hazard.

• Avoid dropping the device. If the device is dropped,
especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects
damage, take it to a service center for inspection.

• If the battery leaks:

▪ Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact

with skin or clothing. If already in contact, flush
the affected area immediately with clean water
and seek medical advice.

▪ Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact

with eyes. If already in contact, DO NOT rub;
rinse with clean water immediately and seek
medical advice.

▪ Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery

away from fire as there is a danger of ignition or
explosion.

Safety Precautions for Direct Sunlight

Keep this product away from excessive moisture and
extreme temperatures. Do not leave the product inside
a vehicle or in places where the temperature may
exceed 60°C (140°F), such as on a car dashboard,
window sill, or behind a glass that is exposed to direct
sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods
of time. This may damage the product, overheat the
battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle.

Prevention of Hearing Loss

CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if

earphones or headphones are used at high volume
for prolonged periods of time.

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Safety in Aircraft

Due to the possible interference caused by this
product to an aircraft’s navigation system and its
communications network, using this device’s phone
function on board an airplane is against the law in
most countries. If you want to use this device when on
board an aircraft, remember to turn off your phone by
switching to airplane mode.

Environmental Restrictions

Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots,
chemical plants or where blasting operations are in
progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres
such as fuelling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck
on boats, chemical plants, fuel or chemical transfer
or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal
powders. Please be aware that sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily
injury or even death.

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Explosive Atmospheres

When in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere or where flammable materials exist, the
product should be turned off and the user should
obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily
injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the
equipment at refueling points such as service or gas
stations, and are reminded of the need to observe
restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel
depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations
are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive
atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.
These include fueling areas, below deck on boats,
fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as
grain, dust, or metal powders.

Road Safety

Full attention must be given to driving at all times in
order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a phone
while driving (even with a hands-free device) causes
distraction and can lead to an accident. You must
comply with local laws and regulations restricting the
use of wireless devices while driving.

Safety Precautions for RF Exposure

• Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for
example, the steel frame of a building).

• Avoid using your phone near strong
electromagnetic sources, such as microwave
ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio.

• Use only original manufacturer-approved
accessories, or accessories that do not contain
any metal.

• Use of non-original manufacturer-approved
accessories may violate your local RF exposure
guidelines and should be avoided.

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Interference with Medical Equipment
Functions

This product may cause medical equipment to
malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in
most hospitals and medical clinics.

If you use any other personal medical device, consult
the manufacturer of your device to determine if they
are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information.

Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when
any regulations posted in these areas instruct you
to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be
using equipment that could be sensitive to external
RF energy.

Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you
may want to consult your service provider, or call the
customer service line to discuss alternatives.

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Nonionizing Radiation

Your device has an internal antenna. This product
should be operated in its normal-use position to
ensure the radiative performance and safety of the
interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting
equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory
operation of the equipment and for the safety of
personnel, it is recommended that no part of the
human body be allowed to come too close to the
antenna during operation of the equipment.

Use only the supplied integral antenna. Use of
unauthorized or modified antennas may impair
call quality and damage the phone, causing loss
of performance and SAR levels exceeding the
recommended limits as well as result in non­compliance with local regulatory requirements in your
country.

To assure optimal phone performance and ensure
human exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines
set forth in the relevant standards, always use your

device only in its normal-use position. Contact with the
antenna area may impair call quality and cause your
device to operate at a higher power level than needed.

Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the
phone is IN USE optimizes the antenna performance
and the battery life.

Electrical Safety

• Accessories
▪ Use only approved accessories.
▪ Do not connect with incompatible products or

accessories.

▪ Take care not to touch or allow metal objects,

such as coins or key rings, to contact or short­circuit the battery terminals..

• Connection to a car

Seek professional advice when connecting a
phone interface to the vehicle electrical system.

• Faulty and damaged products

▪ Do not attempt to disassemble the device or its

accessories.

▪ Only qualified personnel should service or

repair the device or its accessories.

General Precautions

You alone are responsible for how you use your
device and any consequences of its use. You must
always switch off your phone wherever the use of a
phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to
safety measures designed to protect users and their
environment.

• Avoid applying excessive pressure to the
device.

Do not apply excessive pressure on the screen
and the device to prevent damaging them and
remove the device from your pants’ pocket
before sitting down. It is also recommended
that you store the device in a protective case
and only use the device stylus or your finger

when interacting with the touchscreen. Cracked
display screens due to improper handling are
not covered by the warranty.

• Device getting warm after prolonged use.

When using your device for prolonged periods
of time, such as when you’re talking on the
phone, charging the battery or browsing the
Web, the device may become warm. In most
cases, this condition is normal and therefore
should not be interpreted as a problem with the
device.

• Heed service markings.

Except as explained elsewhere in the Operating
or Service documentation, do not service
any product yourself. Service needed on
components inside the device should be done
by an authorized service technician or provider.

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