BlackBerry device, keep the BlackBerry device at least 0.98 in. (25 mm) from your body when the BlackBerry
device is transmitting. When using any data feature of the BlackBerry device, with or without a USB cable, hold
the BlackBerry device at least 0.98 in. (25 mm) from your body. If you use a body-worn accessory not supplied
by RIM when you carry the BlackBerry device, verify that the accessory does not contain metal and keep the
BlackBerry device at least 0.98 in. (25 mm) from your body when the BlackBerry device is transmitting.
To reduce radio frequency (RF) exposure consider these safety guidelines:
• 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. A reduced signal
display, which might occur in areas such as an underground parking structure or if you are traveling by
train or car, might indicate increased power output from your BlackBerry device as it attempts to connect
to a weak signal.
• Use hands-free operation if it is available and keep the BlackBerry device at least 0.98 in. (25 mm) from
your body (including the abdomen of pregnant women and the lower abdomen of teenagers) when the
BlackBerry device is turned on and connected to the wireless network. For more information about
carrying your BlackBerry device, see the holster information in the "Additional safety guidelines" section
of this document.
• Reduce the amount of time spent on calls.
Specific absorption rate data
THIS WIRELESS DEVICE MODEL MEETS GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES
WHEN USED AS DIRECTED IN THIS SECTION.
The BlackBerry® device 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 when used as directed in the previous section. These limits are part of
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