HTC PD29110 User Manual

Safety and

regulatory guide

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Please read before proceeding

THE BATTERY IS NOT FULLY CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT
OUT OF THE BOX.

DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE PHONE IS
CHARGING.

YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU DISASSEMBLE OR
ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE DEVICE.

Privacy restrictions

Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone
conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person with
whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded.
Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your country
when using the recording feature of your phone.

Disclaimers

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usefulness. Without limiting the foregoing, it is further understood
that HTC and its Affiliates are not responsible for any use of the
Accessed Information or the results arising from such use, and
that you use such information at your own risk.

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Limitation of damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN
NO EVENT SHALL HTC OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO YOU,
ANY USER, OR THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF
ANY KIND, ARISING IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INJURY, LOSS OF REVENUE,
LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY,
LOSS OF DATA, AND/OR LOSS OF PROFITS, REGARDLESS
OF THE FORESEEABILITY THEREOF OR WHETHER HTC OR
ITS AFFILIATES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES. AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL
LIABILITY OF HTC OR ITS AFFILIATES EXCEED THE AMOUNT
RECEIVED FROM YOU, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY
UNDER WHICH THE CAUSE OF ACTION IS BROUGHT. THE
FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY STATUTORY RIGHTS
WHICH MAY NOT BE DISCLAIMED.

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 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

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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

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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, TC E250, TC B250, TC C250, TC A250,

Handle battery packs carefully

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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 60˚C
(140˚F).

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 temperature above 60° C (140° F), 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 BD29100

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Take extra precautions

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Keep the battery or device dry and away from water or any

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liquid as it may cause a short circuit.
Keep metal objects away so they don’t come in contact with

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the battery or its connectors as it may lead to short circuit
during operation.
The phone should only be connected to products that bear

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the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance
program.
Do not use a battery that appears damaged, deformed,

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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

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children, to avoid swallowing of the battery. Consult the
doctor immediately if the battery is swallowed.
If the battery leaks:

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Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with

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skin or clothing. If already in contact, flush the aected
area immediately with clean water and seek medical
advice.
Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with

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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

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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 or its battery 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.

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