BlackBerry RBB10BW BLACKBERRY SMART CARD READER User Manual safety
BlackBerry Limited BLACKBERRY SMART CARD READER safety
USERS MANUAL
Safety information
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. Check with your local authorities.
Electrical safety
Charge the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader using only the USB cable
provided or accessory specifically approved by Research In Motion®
(RIM®) for 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 will 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 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 wall 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 wall outlet or convenience receptacle.
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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 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.
See the documentation that came with the BlackBerry Smart Card
Reader for more information about inserting the battery and
connecting the power supply.
Battery safety and disposal
The BlackBerry Smart Card Reader contains a removable lithium-ion
battery. Do not dispose of either the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader
or the lithium battery in a fire. Dispose of the lithium battery in
accordance with the laws and regulations in your area governing
disposal of such cell types.
The battery might present a fire or chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the battery. Do
not heat the battery above 60°C (140°F). Do not allow metal
objects to contact the battery terminals.
Use only the battery that RIM specifies for use with your particular
BlackBerry Smart Card Reader model. Using any other battery will
invalidate any warranty provided with the BlackBerry Smart Card
Reader and might present a risk of fire or explosion.
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Driving safety
Check the laws and regulations regarding the use of wireless
BlackBerry Smart Card Readers in the areas where you drive. Always
obey them.
Do not use the features of the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader while
driving. Have 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 RIM. Using any accessories
not approved by RIM for use with this particular BlackBerry Smart
Card Reader model will invalidate any approval or warranty
applicable to the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader and might be
dangerous.
Antenna care
Use only the supplied integral antenna. Unauthorized antenna
modifications, or attachments could damage the BlackBerry Smart
Card Reader and might violate Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) regulations.
Operating and storage temperatures
Situate the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or BlackBerry Smart Card
Reader 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 the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader for
more than two weeks, turn the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader power
off, remove the battery, and follow the operating and storage
temperatures listed below:
BlackBerry Smart Card Reader
operating 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
BlackBerry Smart Card Reader
storage 50 to 86°F (10 to 30°C)
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Interference with electronic equipment
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals.
However, certain electronic equipment might not be shielded
against the RF signals from the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader.
Pacemakers: Consult a physician or the manufacturer of your
pacemaker if you have any questions regarding the effect of RF
signals on your pacemaker. If you have a pacemaker, verify that you
are using the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader in accordance with the
safety requirements associated with your particular pacemaker,
which might include the following requirements:
• Always keep the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader more than 7
inches (20 cm) from the pacemaker when the BlackBerry
Smart Card Reader is turned on.
• Do not carry the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader in your breast
pocket.
• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking
place, turn the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader radio off
immediately.
Hearing aids: Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, consult your service
provider or contact the manufacturer of your hearing aid to discuss
alternatives.
Other medical devices: If you use any other personal medical device,
consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it
isadequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may
be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
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Health care facilities: Turn the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader radio
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.
Aircraft: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and FCC regulations
prohibit using the radio of the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader while
in the air. Turn the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader radio off before
boarding an aircraft. The effect of using the BlackBerry Smart Card
Reader radio 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. Use any other BlackBerry Smart
Card Reader applications in accordance with airline regulations for
electronic devices.
Dangerous areas
Potentially explosive atmospheres: Turn the BlackBerry Smart Card
Reader radio off when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such
areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or
even death.
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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.
Blasting areas: To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn
the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader radio off when in a “blasting
area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs
and instructions.
Service
Only qualified service personnel should perform repairs to the
BlackBerry Smart Card Reader. Disconnect the power supply cables
from the computer or electrical outlet and refer the BlackBerry
Smart Card Reader or charging accessory for service to qualified
service personnel if any of the following situations occur:
• the power supply cord, plug, or connector is damaged
• liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or charging accessory
• the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or charging accessory has
been exposed to rain or water
• the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or charging accessory
becomes very hot to the touch
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• the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or charging accessory has
been dropped or damaged in any way
• the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or charging accessory does
not operate normally when following the instructions in the
user documentation
• the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or charging accessory
exhibits a distinct change in performance
Do not attempt to disassemble the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or
any charging accessory.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, adjust only those controls
that are covered in the user documentation for the BlackBerry
Smart Card Reader. An improper adjustment of other controls might
cause damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader, charging
accessory, or any other accessory to normal operation.
Failure to observe all safety instructions contained in the user
documentation for the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader will void the
Limited Warranty and might lead to suspension or denial of services
to the offender, legal action, or both.
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Additional safety guidelines
Liquids and foreign objects: Never push objects of any kind into
the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or BlackBerry Smart Card Reader
accessories through openings as this action might short-circuit parts
and cause a fire or electric shock. Do not use the BlackBerry Smart
Card Reader or BlackBerry Smart Card Reader accessories near
water (for example, near a bathtub or a sink, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool). Never spill liquid of any kind on the
BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or BlackBerry Smart Card Reader
accessories.
Stability: Do not place the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or
BlackBerry Smart Card Reader accessory on any unstable surface. It
could fall, thereby potentially causing serious injury to a person and
serious damage to the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or BlackBerry
Smart Card Reader accessory. Take care when using the BlackBerry
Smart Card Reader with any charging accessories to route the
power cord in a way that reduces the risk of injury to others, such as
by tripping or choking.
Cleaning: Do not use liquid, aerosol cleaners, or solvents on or near
the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or BlackBerry Smart Card Reader
accessories. 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 the BlackBerry Smart Card
Reader or the charging accessory.
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Compliance information
Exposure to radio frequency signals
The BlackBerry Smart Card Reader is a low-power radio transmitter
and receiver. When the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader radio is on, it
receives and also sends out RF signals. The BlackBerry Smart Card
Reader complies with U.S. Federal Communications Commission
(FCC), Industry Canada (IC), and European Union (EU) guidelines
respecting safety levels of RF exposure for wireless BlackBerry Smart
Card Reader devices, which in turn are consistent with the following
safety standards previously set by Canadian, United States, and
international standards bodies:
• ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1999, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with
Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz
• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
(NCRP) Report 86, 1986, Biological Effects and Exposure
Criteria for Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
• Health Canada, Safety Code 6, 1999, Limits of Human
Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the
Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz
• EN 50360, 2001, Product standard to demonstrate the
compliance of mobile phones with the basic restrictions
related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (300
MHz to 3 GHz)
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection (ICNIRP), 1998, Guidelines for limiting exposure to
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time-varying electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields
(up to 300 GHz)
• Official Journal of the European Union, 1999, Council
Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of
exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz
to 300 GHz)
To maintain compliance with FCC, IC, and EU RF exposure
guidelines when carrying the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader on your
body, use only RIM-supplied or approved accessories. Use of
accessories that are not approved by RIM might violate FCC, IC, and
EU RF exposure guidelines and might void any warranty applicable
to the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader.
Specific absorption rate data
THIS BLACKBERRY SMART CARD READER MEETS GOVERNMENT
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
The BlackBerry Smart Card Reader is a radio transmitter and
receiver. It 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, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC),
and recommended by The Council of the European Union. These
limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted
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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 standards include a substantial safety margin
designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and
health.
The exposure standard for BlackBerry Smart Card Readers employs
a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or
SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC/IC is 1.6W/kg*. The SAR limit
recommended by The Council of the European Union is 2.0W/
kg**.
Tests for SAR are exempted due the low transmit power of the
BlackBerry Card Reader.
As per FCC 2003 TCB Training, no SAR evaluation is needed if the
transmit power of a transceiver is below low threshold of 60 / f
(GHz) mW.
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* In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile
BlackBerry Smart Card Readers used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg
(W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue for the body or head (4.0
W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue for the extremities - hands,
wrists, ankles, and feet). The standard incorporates a substantial
margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to
account for any variations in measurements.
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** In Europe, the SAR limit for mobile BlackBerry Smart Card
Readers used by the public is 2.0 Watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over
10 grams of tissue for the body or head (4.0 W/kg averaged over
10 grams of tissue for the extremities - hands, wrists, ankles, and
feet). The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to
give additional protection for the public and to account for any
variations in measurements.
The long-term characteristics or the possible physiological effects of
Radio Frequency Electromagnetic fields have not been evaluated by
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL).
FCC compliance statement (USA)
FCC Class B Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: 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.
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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 the equipment off and on, 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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician
for help.
Industry Canada certification
This device complies with Industry Canada RSS 133 and RSS 210,
under certification number 2503A-RBB10BW.
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Class B compliance
This device complies with the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions as set out in the interference-causing equipment
standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of Industry
Canada.
EU regulatory conformance
Research In Motion Limited hereby declares that this BlackBerry
Smart Card Reader device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/
EC.
The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999/5/EC is
available for viewing at the following location in the EU community:
Research In Motion UK Limited
36 Station Road, Egham, Surrey
TW20 9LF
United Kingdom
Additional regulatory conformance
Specific details about compliance to the following standards and
regulatory bodies may be obtained from Research In Motion:
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• Underwriters Laboratories UL60950 requirements for Canada
and the United States
• Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE)
Directive 1999/5/EC
Product information
Mechanical properties
Weight approximately 2.52 oz (71.3 g) including
battery
Size (L x W x H) 103.2 x 58.5 x 20.56 mm (4.06 x 2.3 x 0.81
in.)
Memory 4-MB flash memory, 4-MB SRAM
Power
Battery removable, rechargeable lithium-ion cell
Port USB-compatible port for data synchronization
and charging
Radio specifications
Bluetooth radio
Single-band support ISM 2.4 GHz
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Power class Bluetooth class 2 (2.5 mW)
Transmitting and
receiving frequency 2402 to 2480 MHz
Radio specifications
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Safety and Product Information
Last modified: 22 July 2005
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