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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Device disposal....................10 Safe use guidelines..................10 Driving and walking safely................10 Accessories....................11 Antenna care....................12 Operating and storage temperatures............12 Interference with electronic equipment............13 Dangerous areas................... 14 Service......................15 About emergency calls and the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System....17...
Page 4 ("FCC") Requirements for Hearing Aid Compatibility with Wireless Devices ........................28 Industry Canada certification ............... 30 Class B compliance..................30 EU regulatory conformance ................. 30 Additional regulatory conformance ............. 31 Product information: BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone......33 Legal notice ....................35...
Page 5: Important Safety Precautions
Before you use your BlackBerry device, it is important that you read the compliance information and the guidelines for the safe use of your BlackBerry device that are found in this guide. To find the latest safety and product information, visit www.blackberry.com/docs/smartphones.
Page 6 For more information about the compliance of this BlackBerry device with the FCC RF emission guidelines, visit www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid and search for the FCC ID for your BlackBerry device as listed below: • BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone: FCC ID...
Page 7 Do not use or store your BlackBerry device in temperatures that exceed 104°F (40°C) as the BlackBerry device might become hot. Do not dispose of your BlackBerry device in a fire as this might cause an explosion resulting in serious injury, death or property loss.
Page 8 Turn off your BlackBerry device when on an aircraft. Using your BlackBerry device 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.
Page 9: Safety Information
Charge the BlackBerry device using only the charging accessories provided by or specifically approved by Research In Motion for use with this BlackBerry device. Any approval from RIM under this document must be in writing and must be from a person authorised to provide such approval.
Page 10 Before you use any power supply, verify that the mains voltage is in accordance with the voltage printed on the power supply. Connect the BlackBerry device only to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance programme.
Page 11: Battery Safety And Disposal
Battery safety and disposal The BlackBerry device contains a removable lithium-ion battery. Do not dispose of either the BlackBerry device or the lithium-ion battery in a fire. Dispose of the lithium-ion battery in accordance with the laws and regulations in your area governing disposal of such cell types.
Page 12: Device Disposal
RIM specifies for use with your particular BlackBerry device model. Verify that the battery connectors align with the connectors on your BlackBerry device. Device disposal The BlackBerry device should not be placed in household waste bins. Please check local regulations for information about the disposal of electronic products in your area.
Page 13: Accessories
If your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do not place your BlackBerry device 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 airbag inflates, serious injury could result.
Page 14: Antenna Care
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. If you are not going to use the BlackBerry device for more than two weeks, turn off the device power, remove the battery and follow the operating and...
Page 15: Interference With Electronic Equipment
• Always keep the BlackBerry device more than 7.88 inches (20 cm) from the pacemaker when the BlackBerry device is turned on. • Do not carry the BlackBerry device in your breast pocket.
Page 16: Dangerous Areas
Dangerous areas The BlackBerry device is not an intrinsically safe device and is not suitable for use in hazardous environments, where such devices are required, including without limitation, in presence of gas fumes, explosive dust...
Page 17: Service
Do not use the phone on the BlackBerry device to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Leave the area and, if the phone is available and active on the BlackBerry device, make the call from a safe location.
Page 18 • the power supply cord, plug or connector is damaged • liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the BlackBerry device or charging accessory • the BlackBerry device or charging accessory has been exposed to rain or water •...
Page 19: About Emergency Calls And The Blackberry Mobile Voice System
About emergency calls and the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System The BlackBerry MVS is not designed or intended to be a replacement for traditional telephone service. Additional arrangements must be made, separate from the BlackBerry MVS, for you to obtain access to traditional fixed or wireless telephone services, such as emergency calling capability.
Page 20 Flashing lights: Exposure to flashing lights on the BlackBerry device can cause epileptic seizures or blackouts and might be dangerous to you or others. In the event that you experience, or your use of the BlackBerry device causes in others, any disorientation, loss of awareness, twitching, convulsions or any involuntary movements, stop using the BlackBerry device immediately and consult a physician.
Page 21 Cleaning the battery cover: If it is necessary to clean the battery cover on your BlackBerry device, remove the battery cover carefully and keep your BlackBerry device away from all liquids. Clean the battery cover with a soft cloth that is dampened with water and mild liquid detergent. Verify that the battery cover is completely dry before you put it back on your BlackBerry device.
Page 22 Holster: The BlackBerry device might not come with a holster (body-worn accessory). If you wear the BlackBerry device on your body, always put the BlackBerry device in a BlackBerry device holster equipped with an integrated belt clip supplied or approved by Research In Motion. If you do...
Page 23: Compliance Information
Exposure to radio frequency signals The BlackBerry device radio is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When the BlackBerry device radio is turned on, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The BlackBerry device is designed to...
Page 24 Research In Motion (RIM). Use of accessories that are not expressly approved by RIM might violate FCC, IC and EU RF exposure guidelines and might void any warranty applicable to the BlackBerry device. If you do not use a body-worn accessory equipped with an integrated belt clip supplied or approved by RIM when you carry the BlackBerry device, keep the BlackBerry device at least 0.98 in.
Page 25: Specific Absorption Rate Data
• Use the BlackBerry device in areas where there is a strong wireless signal. The indicator that provides information about the strength of the wireless signal is located in the upper-right corner of the Home screen and displays five ascending bars. Three or more bars indicate a strong signal.
Page 26 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 organisations 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.
Page 27 The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorisation for this wireless device model with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines when the BlackBerry device is used as directed in this section. SAR information on this wireless device model is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/...
Page 28: Fcc Compliance Statement (United States)
Device FCC ID BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone L6ARCG40GW ___________________________________ * 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).
Page 29 • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device 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.
Page 30: Us Information Concerning The Federal Communications Commission
This BlackBerry device has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that the BlackBerry device uses.
Page 31 BlackBerry device thoroughly and in different locations to determine if you hear any interfering noise when using this BlackBerry device 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.
Page 32: Industry Canada Certification
Industry Canada certification The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone complies with Industry Canada RSS 102, RSS 132, RSS 133, RSS 210, under certification number 2503A- RCG40GW. Class B compliance EU regulatory conformance Research In Motion hereby declares that this BlackBerry device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Page 33: Additional Regulatory Conformance
200 Bath Road Slough, Berkshire SL1 3XE United Kingdom If you have a Wi-Fi enabled BlackBerry device, your BlackBerry device may be operated on Wi-Fi networks in all European Union member countries. This equipment may be operated in Turkey. Additional regulatory conformance...
Page 34 • Global Certification Forum Certification Criteria (GCF CC) requirements This BlackBerry device supports the Turkish SMS characters as outlined in ETSI TS 123.038 V8.0.0 (or newer version code) and ETSI TS 123.040 V8.1.0 (or newer version code). This BlackBerry device is in conformity with Turkey’s EEE Directive.
Page 35: Product Information: Blackberry Curve 8520 Smartphone
Product information: BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone Mechanical properties: • weight: approximately 3.7 oz (106 g) including lithium-ion battery • size (L x W x H): 4.29 x 2.36 x 0.54 in. (109 x 60 x 13.88 mm) • 256 MB flash memory Power specifications: •...
Page 36 • receiving frequency: GSM 869 to 894 MHz, GSM 925 to 960 MHz, DCS 1805 to 1880 MHz, PCS 1930 to 1990 MHz Wi-Fi network radio specifications: • wireless LAN standard: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g • transmitting and receiving frequency: 2412 to 2472 MHz Bluetooth®...
Page 37: Legal Notice
Legal notice ©2012 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion® and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world.
Page 38 however, RIM makes no commitment to provide any such changes, updates, enhancements, or other additions to this documentation to you in a timely manner or at all. This documentation might contain references to third-party sources of information, hardware or software, products or services including components and content such as content protected by copyright and/or third-party web sites (collectively the "Third Party Products and Services").
Page 39 WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE DOCUMENTATION TO THE EXTENT THEY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED AS SET OUT ABOVE, BUT CAN BE LIMITED, ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU FIRST ACQUIRED THE DOCUMENTATION OR THE ITEM THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE CLAIM.
Page 40 Some airtime service providers might not offer Internet browsing functionality with a subscription to the BlackBerry® Internet Service. Check with your service provider for availability, roaming arrangements, service plans and features.
Page 41 RIM. Certain features outlined in this documentation require a minimum version of BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, BlackBerry® Desktop Software and/or BlackBerry® Device Software. The terms of use of any RIM product or service are set out in a separate licence or other agreement with RIM applicable thereto.
Page 42 BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone model number: RCG41GW Research In Motion Limited 295 Phillip Street Waterloo, ON N2L 3W8 Canada Research In Motion UK Limited 200 Bath Road Slough, Berkshire SL1 3XE United Kingdom Published in Canada...

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