HTC PC10120 SMARTPHONE User Manual Safety Regulatory Guide
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- 1. Safety Regulatory Guide
- 2. Users Guide
Safety Regulatory Guide
Safety and
regulatory guide
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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
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,
TC K250
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 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 BB96100
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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 phone 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.
If the battery leaks:
Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with
skin or clothing. If already in contact, flush the aected
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 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.
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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.
Environment 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.
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 kit) 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).
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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.
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.
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 non-compliance with local
regulatory requirements in your country.
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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.
Antenna location
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 short-circuit 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 phone or its accessory.
Only qualified personnel must service or repair the phone or
its accessory.
General precautions
You alone are responsible for how you use your phone 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
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stylus or your finger when interacting with the touch screen.
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.
Protect your phone
Always treat your phone and its accessories with care and
keep them in a clean and dust-free place.
Do not expose your phone or its accessories to open flames or
lit tobacco products.
Do not expose your phone or its accessories to liquid,
moisture or high humidity.
Do not drop, throw or try to bend your phone or its
accessories.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to
clean the device or its accessories.
Do not paint your phone or its accessories.
Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories,
only authorised personnel must do so.
Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme
temperatures, minimum -20 and maximum 50 degrees Celsius.
Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic
products.
Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it could break
when you sit down.
Damage requiring service
Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing
to an authorized service technician or provider under the
following conditions:
Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product.
The product has been exposed to rain or water.
The product has been dropped or damaged.
There are noticeable signs of overheating.
The product does not operate normally when you follow the
operating instructions.
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Avoid hot areas
The product should be placed away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
Avoid wet areas
Never use the product in a wet location.
Avoid using your device after a dramatic change in
temperature
When you move your device between environments with very
different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation
may form on or within the device. To avoid damaging the device,
allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using
the device.
NOTICE: When taking the device from low-temperature
conditions into a warmer environment or from high-
temperature conditions into a cooler environment,
allow the device to acclimate to room temperature
before turning on power.
Avoid pushing objects into product
Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other
openings in the product. Slots and openings are provided for
ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
Air bags
Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag
deployment area. Store the phone safely before driving your
vehicle.
Mounting accessories
Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand,
tripod, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow
the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
Avoid unstable mounting
Do not place the product with an unstable base.
Use product with approved equipment
This product should be used only with personal computers and
options identified as suitable for use with your equipment.
Adjust the volume
Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio
devices.
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Cleaning
Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning, but NEVER use water to clean the LCD screen.
Small children
Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach
of small children or allow them to play with it. They could hurt
themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the phone.
Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may
cause an injury or which could become detached and create a
choking hazard.
Repetitive motion injuries
To minimise the risk of RSI, when Texting or playing games with
your phone:
Do not grip the phone too tightly
Press the buttons lightly
Make use of the special features in the handset which minimise
the number of buttons which have to be pressed, such as
message templates and predictive text.
Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax.
Operating machinery
Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order
to reduce the risk of an accident.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Do not touch the SIM card’s metal connectors.
Loud noise
This phone is capable of producing loud noises which may
damage your hearing.
Emergency calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals,
which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore,
you must never rely solely on any wireless phone for emergency
communications.
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Regulatory agency identifications
For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a
model number of PC10120.
To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your device, use
only the accessories listed below with your PC10120.
The Battery Pack has been assigned a model number of BB96100.
NOTE: This product is intended for use with a certified Class 2
Limited Power Source, rated 5 Volts DC, maximum 1 Amp
power supply unit.
Federal Communication Commission Interference
Statement
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 instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee 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 of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television
technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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SAR Information
1.090 W/kg @ 1g (HEAD)
0.609 W/kg @ 1g (BODY)
THIS MODEL DEVICE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. For body
worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC
RF exposure guidelines when used with the HTC Corporation.
Accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other
accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
Your wireless mobile phone 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 of the U.S. Government. These limits
are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted
levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are
based on the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies:
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95.1-
1992.
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement
(NCRP). Report 86. 1986.
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection (ICNIRP) 1996.
Ministry of Health (Canada), Safety Code 6. The standards
include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the
safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phone employs a unit
of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg*.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model
device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance
with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this
model device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the
Display Grant section of https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/
GenericSearch.cfm after searching on FCC ID: NM8PC10120.
Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be
found on the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association
(CTIA) Web-site as http://www.phonefacts.net.
* In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phone used
by the public is 1.6 Watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of
tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety
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to give additional protection for the public and to account for any
variations in usage.
Normal condition only 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.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations. To
comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation
distance of 1.5 cm must be maintained between the user’s body
and the handset, including the antenna. Third-party belt-clips,
holsters, and similar accessories used by this device should not
contain any metallic components. Body-worn accessories that do
not meet these requirements may not comply with RF exposure
requirements and should be avoided.
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality,
damage the phone, or result in violation of regulations. Do not use
the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes
into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact
your local dealer for replacement antenna.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This Transmitter has been demonstrated co-location
compliance requirements with Bluetooth and WLAN.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Telecommunications & Internet Association (TIA)
safety information
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that
a minimum separation of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between
a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations
are consistent with the independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
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Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than
15 cm (6 inches)
from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON.
Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize
the potential for interference. If you have any reason to
suspect that interference is taking place, turn the phone OFF
immediately.
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.
WEEE notice
The Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE), which entered into force as European law on 13th
February 2003, resulted in a major change in the treatment of
electrical equipment at end-of-life.
The purpose of this Directive is, as a first priority, the prevention of
WEEE, and in addition, to promote the reuse, recycling and other
forms of recovery of such wastes so as to reduce disposal.
The WEEE logo (shown at the left) on the product or on
its box indicates that this product must not be disposed
of or dumped with your other household waste. You are
liable to dispose of all your electronic or electrical waste
equipment by relocating over to the specified collection
point for recycling of such hazardous waste. Isolated
collection and proper recovery of your electronic and
electrical waste equipment at the time of disposal will
allow us to help conserving natural resources. Moreover,
proper recycling of the electronic and electrical waste
equipment will ensure safety of human health and
environment. For more information about electronic
and electrical waste equipment disposal, recovery, and
collection points, please contact your local city center,
household waste disposal service, shop from where
you purchased the equipment, or manufacturer of the
equipment.
RoHS compliance
This product is in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003,
on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments.
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