BlackBerry 8707v Wireless Handheld
Safety and Product Information
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Safety information

Please read these safety and operation instructions before using the BlackBerry device or any accessories provided with the device. Retain these instructions for future use. In some countries there may be restrictions on using Bluetooth-enabled and encrypted devices. Check with your local authorities.

Electrical safety

Charge the BlackBerry device using only the USB cable HDW-06610-001, Travel charger ASY-07040-001, ASY-04078001, or ASY-07559-001, Automotive charger ASY-04195-001, or other charging accessory provided or specifically approved by Research In Motion Limited (RIM) for use with this device. 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 might invalidate any warranty provided with the device and might be dangerous. Use the charging accessories provided with the device 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. 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 device. 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. Refer to the documentation that came with the device for more information on inserting the lithium-ion battery and connecting the power supply.
Battery safety and disposal
The BlackBerry device contains a removable lithium-ion battery. Do not dispose of either the 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. The lithium-ion battery might present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the lithium-ion battery. Do not heat the lithium-ion battery above 60C (140F). Do not allow metal objects to contact the battery terminals. Use only the lithium-ion battery that RIM specifies for use with your particular device model. Using any other lithiumion battery might invalidate any warranty provided with the device and might present a risk of fire or explosion. When this icon appears on your BlackBerry device, the lithium-ion battery is not inserted or an invalid lithiumion battery is inserted. If you have inserted an invalid lithium-ion battery, remove it immediately and insert the lithium-ion battery that RIM specifies for use with your particular device model. If you have inserted the lithium-ion battery that is specified for use with your particular device model, remove and reinsert the lithiumion battery. Verify that the battery connectors align with the connectors on your device.

Device disposal

The BlackBerry device should not be placed in household waste bins. Please check local regulations for information on the disposal of electronic products in your area.

Driving safety

Check the laws and regulations regarding the use of wireless devices in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using the BlackBerry device in your car, please use the following minimum guidelines:
Give your full attention to driving; driving safely is your first responsibility. Use hands-free operation if it is available. Pull off the road and park before making or answering a phone call. RIM recommends that you do not use the BlackBerry device while driving. Instead, consider having a passenger in the vehicle use the device for you, or find a safe location to stop your vehicle prior to using the device. Store the device safely before driving your vehicle. Do not use any charging accessory as a means of storing the device while you are in a vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do not place the 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 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.

Accessories

Use only those accessories approved by RIM. Using any accessories not approved by RIM for use with this particular BlackBerry device model might invalidate any approval or warranty applicable to the device, might result in the nonoperation of the device, and might be dangerous.

Antenna care

Use only the supplied integral antenna. Unauthorized antenna modifications, or attachments could damage the BlackBerry device and might violate U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.
Operating and storage temperatures
Situate the BlackBerry device or device 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 device for more than two weeks, turn the device power off, remove the lithium-ion battery, and follow the operating and storage temperatures listed below: Device operating Device storage 32 to 122F (0 to 50C) 50 to 86F (10 to 30C) Travel charger operating Travel charger storage 32 to 113F (0 to 45C) -22 to 167F (-30 to 75C)
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 device. 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 device in accordance with the safety requirements associated with your particular pacemaker, which might include the following: Always keep the device more than 7 inches (20 cm) from the pacemaker when the device is turned on. Do not carry the device in your breast pocket. When using the phone on the device, use the ear opposite the pacemaker for making and receiving calls to minimize the potential interference. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn the BlackBerry device radio and the Bluetooth 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 they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Health care facilities: Turn the BlackBerry device radio and the Bluetooth 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 wireless devices while in the air. Turn the BlackBerry device radio and the Bluetooth radio off before boarding an aircraft. The effect of using the BlackBerry device radio or the Bluetooth 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. With the BlackBerry device radio and Bluetooth radio off, only use non-radio based device applications in accordance with airline regulations for electronic devices.

Dangerous areas

Potentially explosive atmospheres: Turn the BlackBerry device radio and the Bluetooth 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. 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. If available, do not use the phone on the 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 device, make the call from a safe location. Blasting areas: To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn the BlackBerry device radio and the Bluetooth 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 device. Disconnect the power supply cables from the computer or electrical outlet and refer the device 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 device or charging accessory the device or charging accessory has been exposed to rain or water the device or charging accessory becomes very hot to the touch the device or charging accessory has been dropped or damaged in any way the device or charging accessory does not operate normally by following the instructions in the user documentation the device or charging accessory exhibits a distinct change in performance Do not attempt to disassemble the device 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 device. An improper adjustment of other controls might cause damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the device, charging accessory, or any other accessory to normal operation. Failure to observe all safety instructions contained in the user documentation for the device will void the Limited Warranty and might lead to suspension or denial of services to the offender, legal action, or both.
Additional safety guidelines
Speakerphone: The BlackBerry device is equipped with a speakerphone that can generate audio levels loud enough for phone call operation while holding the device at an arm's length from your head. When using your device speakerphone, never hold the device to your ear. Serious and permanent hearing damage could occur. Liquids and foreign objects: Never push objects of any kind into the BlackBerry device or device accessories through openings as this action might short circuit parts and cause a fire or electric shock. Do not use the device or device 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 device or device accessories. Stability: Do not place the device or device accessory on any unstable surface. It could fall, thereby potentially causing serious injury to a person and serious damage to the device or device accessory. Take care when using the device 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 device or device accessory. 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 device or the charging accessory.

Compliance information

Exposure to radio frequency signals
The BlackBerry device radio is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When the device radio is on, it receives and also sends out RF signals. The device complies with FCC, Industry Canada (IC), and Council of the European Union (EU) guidelines respecting safety levels of RF exposure for wireless devices, which in turn are consistent with the following safety standards previously set by Canadian, U.S., 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 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 device on your body, use only RIM-supplied or approved accessories. 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 device. When carrying the device while the device radio is on, use the specific RIM-approved holster that has been tested for compliance. For data operation (when you do not use a RIM-approved, body-worn accessory and are not holding the device at the ear), position the device at least 15mm (0.60 inches) from the body.
Specific absorption rate data
THIS WIRELESS DEVICE MODEL MEETS GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. 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. 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 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 wireless devices 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 conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC/IC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output. Before a wireless device model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC, IC, and The Council of the European Union that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure under the recommendations of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). The tests are performed in positions and locations (for example, at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC, IC, and The Council of the European Union for each model. The highest SAR values for each device model when tested for use at the ear is outlined below:

Device

BlackBerry 8707v

1 g / 10 g SAR (W/kg)

1.45/0.94
The highest SAR values for each device model when worn on the body, in an approved holster or carrying case, is outlined below:

1.38/1.06

Body-worn measurements differ among wireless device and phone models, depending upon available accessories and FCC, IC, and The Council of the European Union requirements. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various wireless devices and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this wireless device model with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR information on this wireless device model is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID L6ARBD50UW. Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) web-site at http://www.wow-com.com. ___________________________________ * In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile devices 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. ** In Europe, the SAR limit for mobile devices 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 users authority to operate this equipment. 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 manufacturers 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 132, RSS 133 and RSS 210, under certification number 2503ARBD50UW.

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 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: PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB) Underwriters Laboratories UL60950-1 requirements for Canada and the United States Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive 1999/5/EC

Global Certification Forum Certification Criteria (GCF-CC) requirements

Product information

Mechanical properties
Weight Size (L x W x H) Memory Approximately 4.9 oz. (139.8 g) including lithium-ion battery 110 x 69.5 x 19.5 mm (4.33 x 2.74 x 0.77 in) 64-MB flash memory, 16-MB SRAM
Battery SIM interface Port Removable, rechargeable lithium-ion cell Supports 3.3V & 1.8V SIM cards USB compatible port for data synchronization and charging

Radio specifications

BlackBerry 8707v Quad-band and UMTS support GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900 MHz, UMTS 2100 MHz band Power class Class 1 (DCS 1800, PCS 1900), Class 4 (GSM 850) as defined in GSM 5.05, Class 4 (GSM 900) as defined in GSM 02.06, Class E2 (GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900), Class 4 (UMTS 2100) GSM 824 to 849 MHz, GSM 880-915 MHz, DCS 1710 to 1785 MHz, PCS 1850 to 1910 MHz, UMTS 1920 to 1980 MHz GSM 869 to 894 MHz, GSM 925-960 MHz, DCS 1805 to 1880 MHz, PCS 1930 to 1990 MHz, UMTS 2110 to 2170 MHz ISM 2.4 GHz Bluetooth class to 2480 MHz
Transmitting frequency Receiving frequency Bluetooth Radio Single-band support Power class Transmitting and receiving frequency

Introduction Research In Motion (RIM) had a modest beginning with an ambitious vision. Today, more than 20 years later, that ambition and vision has translated into success. RIM is one of the worlds leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of solutions for the mobile communications market. Through development and integration of hardware, software and services, RIMs portfolio of award-winning products now includes the BlackBerry wireless platform, the BlackBerry Wireless Handheld product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software and hardware licensing agreements. Take a few minutes to tour our history and gain an understanding of where we came from, how we got to where we are today. 1984
RIM is founded by University of Waterloo engineering student Mike Lazaridis (President and Co-CEO) and University of Windsor engineering student Douglas Fregin (Vice President, Operations)
RIM becomes the first wireless data technology developer in North America and the first company outside Scandinavia to develop connectivity products for Mobitex wireless packet-switched data communications networks
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RIM introduces the first Mobitex protocol converter (MPC)
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RIM introduces RIMGate, the first general purpose Mobitex X.25 gateway RIM launches Ericsson Mobidem AT and Intel Wireless Modem containing RIM modem firmware
RIM introduces the first Mobitex mobile point-of-sale terminal (MPT) RIM receives the Emmy Award for Technical Innovation and the KPMG High Technology Award
RIM introduces Freedom, the first Type II PCMCIA radio modem for Mobitex
RIM introduces the Inter@ctive Pager, the first two-way messaging pager, and the RIM 900 OEM Radio Modem
1997 Corporate Milestones RIM becomes a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE: RIM) Product Announcements RIM introduces the RIM 901M OEM Radio Modem, the RIM 801D OEM Radio Modem and the RIM Wireless PC Card for Mobitex Awards RIM receives the Award for Excellence In Innovation from the National Quality Institute, the Technology Development Award at the National IWAY Awards, the Network Technology Driver of the Year Award from Network Computing Magazine, the Ontario High Technology Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the CTIA APPY Award and the Outstanding Product of the Year Award from the Canadian Advanced Technology Association 1998 Product Announcements RIM introduces the RIM 950 Wireless Handheld RIM licenses the Intellisync Synchronization Platform from Puma Technology to enhance its wireless handhelds Partnerships & Alliances RIM forms strategic alliances with BellSouth Wireless Data and Sybase RIM signs wireless handheld supply contracts with American Mobile (now Motient), IBM, Rogers Cantel (now Rogers AT&T) and BellSouth Wireless Data (now Cingular) RIM signs wireless radio modem supply contracts with Telxon, Panasonic, GMSI Fleet Management Systems, Itronix Ruggedized Notebooks and DataWave and Gooitech Awards RIM receives the Editor's Choice Award by CNET, Andrew Seybold's Outlook Award, ranks fourth on the Fastest-Growing Top 100 in Technology published by Canadian Business and ranks among Canada's fastest growing high-tech companies in the Financial Post Technology Fast Corporate Milestones RIM lists on the Nasdaq (Nasdaq: RIMM) Product Announcements RIM introduces the BlackBerry wireless email solution, BlackBerry Enterprise Server Software for Microsoft Exchange and the RIM 850 Wireless Handheld as well as the RIM 802D OEM Radio Modem and the RIM 902M OEM Radio Modem Partnerships & Alliances RIM signs BlackBerry supply agreement with Dell, renews supply agreements with BellSouth Wireless Data (now Cingular) and extends its OEM radio modems supply agreement with Panasonic and Lipman USA RIM works with WolfeTech Corporation and GoAmerica Communications to further develop BlackBerry applications
Awards RIM receives the: o Best Pager Award from 'etown.com' o Deloitte & Touche Canadian Technology Fast 50 o Market Engineering Product Innovation Award from Frost & Sullivan o Canadian-American Business Achievement Award o Smithsonian Award, the Mobility Award from Mobile Insights o Technical Achievement Academy Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2000 Product Announcements RIM introduces the RIM 957 Wireless Handheld and announces a development environment for Java Partnerships & Alliances RIM forms alliances with Compaq, Nortel, Bid.com, Open Text, QUALCOMM, Aether Systems, OracleMobile, Certicom, Brience, Information Builders and GoAmerica RIM signs BlackBerry supply agreements with Rogers AT&T Wireless, Motient, AOL, BT Cellnet, SkyTel, OneMain.com, Bell Mobility, Microcell, Group Telecom and EarthLink Awards RIM receives the o Profit Magazine's 100 Award o Deloitte & Touche Canadian Technology Fast 50 BlackBerry receives o Product of the Year Award from InfoWorld Magazine o PC World World Class Award o Best Telecom Product of the Year Award 2001 Product Announcements RIM introduces BlackBerry support for Lotus Notes and Domino, the BlackBerry wireless calendar and debuts the first wireless handheld based entirely on the Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) platform Partnerships & Alliances RIM works with IBM Global Services, Kasten Chase, WyndTell, Vaultus, Lucent Technologies, AvantGo, Neomar, Siebel, Computer Associates International, Informatica and VoiceStream The BlackBerry wireless email solution becomes available in the UK through BT Cellnet RIM signs BlackBerry agreements with Telfort Mobiel B.V. in The Netherlands, Esat Digifone in Ireland and DADA in Italy Awards RIM and BlackBerry receive the Editor's Choice Award from Lotus Advisor Magazine, Cingular's Best Solutions Award, eWeek's eXcellence Award, the PC World World Class Award and the Mobile Innovators Award for Best Communications Device 2002 Product Announcements RIM introduces the data and voice BlackBerry 5810 and a new family of OEM radio modems running on GSM/GPRS wireless networks worldwide

RIM introduces its BlackBerry Development Environment for the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) RIM announces plans to offer a BlackBerry reference design program based on embedded BlackBerry and Java technologies RIM introduces the Mobile Data Service feature of BlackBerry Enterprise Server which extends beyond email to access corporate data and applications RIM introduces the BlackBerry 6710 and BlackBerry 6720 featuring an integrated speaker/microphone and international roaming capabilities operating on GSM/GPRS wireless networks worldwide RIM introduces BlackBerry Web Client, an Internet-based email interface, allows users to access multiple existing corporate and/or personal email accounts from a single BlackBerry handheld RIM introduces the BlackBerry 6510 with a walkie-talkie feature on the Nextel network RIM introduces the BlackBerry 6750 for the CDMA2000 1X wireless network
Partnerships & Alliances RIM partners with Analog Devices to provide participating manufacturers with an integrated processor that supports both wireless communications and Java applications on a single chip RIM, Nextel Communications, and Motorola agree to develop a new Nextel/BlackBerry handheld that will operate on Nextel's national network using Motorola's iDEN integrated digital wireless network technology RIM licenses its keyboard technology to Palm and Handspring RIM announces agreements with multiple carriers across the globe, including: o VoiceStream in the United States o AT&T Wireless in the United States o Rogers AT&T Wireless in Canada o T-Mobile across all of Europe o Hutchison Telecom in Asia o Vodafone and mmO2 in the UK and the Netherlands o Telstra in Australia o Telecom Italia Mobil (TIM) in Italy o SFR in France Awards RIM receives the: o MIT Sloan eBusiness Award BlackBerry receives the: o SIIA Codie Awards for the Best Handheld Application of the Year and Best Wireless Solution of the Year o Cingulars Best Solution Award o Network Industry Award for the Best Mobile Communications Product o HK Magazines Best New Gadget o InfoWorlds Gadget of the Year and Best Wireless Product of the Year o PC Expert's Interop Award
2003 Corporate Milestones
RIM added to the Nasdaq-100 Index
Product Announcements RIM introduces the compact, lightweight BlackBerry 6210, the BlackBerry 6220 and the BlackBerry 6230 to individuals and the prosumer market on the GSM/GPRS wireless network RIM introduces the BlackBerry Connect licensing program, enabling mobile device manufacturers to equip their handsets with the integrated ability to connect to BlackBerry Enterprise Server RIM introduces the color BlackBerry 7230, the BlackBerry 7210 and the BlackBerry 7280 with international roaming capabilities RIM introduces a new release of its BlackBerry development environment for J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) incorporating support for Over-The-Air application deployment and new BlackBerry API specifications RIM provides S/MIME (Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) support for Javabased BlackBerry handhelds to government and corporate customers BlackBerry Platform Received FIPS 140-2 Security Certification for Government Customers RIM introduces the BlackBerry 7730 featuring a large, bright, color screen and support for worldwide international roaming on GSM/GPRS networks Partnerships & Alliances RIM and Symbian Ltd. announce plans to provide BlackBerry connectivity solution to carriers and Symbian OS licensees to enable wireless email and corporate data services on Symbian OS phones RIM and High Tech Computer Corp. announce the offering of BlackBerry connectivity for the Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PC and Smartphone products RIM and PalmSource announce the extension of BlackBerry wireless email and data connectivity solution to Palm powered devices RIM and IBM announce developing and integration efforts focused on IBM's WebSphere Everyplace Access (WEA) mobile middleware and BlackBerry Enterprise Server, allowing BlackBerry users to access and work with enterprise data and wirelessly synch their handheld with server applications RIM announces agreements with: o Telef nica M viles in Spain o TELUS Mobility in Canada o Swisscom Mobile in Switzerland o StarHub in Singapore o America Movil in Latin America o Vodafone D2 in Germany o SMART Communications in the Philippines Awards RIM receives the: o Technology Fast 500 and Fast 50 Awards BlackBerry receives the:

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TECH Edge Editors' Choice Award Laptop Magazine Editors' Choice Award CNET Editors' Choice Award.NET Magazines 2003 Reader's Choice Award Andy Seybold Outlook 4Mobility Innovation Award KPMG/Ipsos-Reid Top Technology Award Best New Technology Award at the FOSE Government Show
2004 Corporate Milestones th RIMs 20 Anniversary BlackBerry reaches over 2 million subscribers worldwide RIM Added to S&P/TSX 60 and S&P Global 1200 Indexes Product Announcements RIM introduces the color BlackBerry 7520 with speakerphone and walkie-talkie for the Nextel network RIM introduces the BlackBerry 7750 for CDMA2000 1X networks RIM introduced the new BlackBerry 7100 Series, which features the power of BlackBerry in a new sleek design with many enhanced phone features, quad-band and Bluetooth support, speakerphone, large color screen and SureType keyboard technology RIM introduced SureType, a breakthrough keyboard technology for smaller handsets RIM introduced the new BlackBerry 7290, which features quad-band and Bluetooth support, a brighter screen and enhanced memory RIM announced the availability of BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.0 for Microsoft Exchange RIM announced the availability of BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.0 for IBM Lotus Domino RIM introduced the new Java Development Environment for BlackBerry RIM previewed a new BlackBerry handheld for WLAN networks RIM introduced the Plazmic Content Developer's Kit v.3.7 for the BlackBerry wireless platform Partnerships & Alliances RIM announces agreements to enable BlackBerry connectivity on third party handsets and operating systems, including: o Samsung o PalmSource and Palm OS o Sony Ericsson o Siemens o Motorola o Nokia and Symbian OS-based devices o RIM and SAP announce new Mobile CRM applications o The MDA II from T-Mobile o The XDA II from O2 RIM announces agreements and launches on carriers around the globe, including o BASE in Belgium o BT in Europe o Bharti in India o Cable & Wireless in the Cayman Islands o Cable & Wireless in Barbados
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Cable & Wireless in Jamaica Dobson Communications in the U.S. E-Plus in Germany Indosat in Indonesia KPN in the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium MTN in South Africa Maxis Communications in Malaysia. Mobistar in Belgium Orange in the UK Orange in France Polska Telefonica Cyfrowa in Poland. Proximus in Belgium. SingTel in Singapore and in the Philippines (via Globe Telecom) and Australia (via Optus) Sprint in the US. StarHub in Indonesia T-Mobile in Hungary Vodacom in South Africa Vodafone in Austria Vodafone in Australia Vodafone in Portugal. Vodafone in Sweden. Vodafone in Ireland. Vodafone in New Zealand. Vodafone in Hungary
Awards Mike Lazaridis receives: o CRN's Top Innovators 2004 o VAR Business Top Technology Innovation RIM receives the: o Corporate Knights Best 50 o Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) and Economic Development Canada Innovative Business of the Year Award o Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500 Award o Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 50 Award o Deloitte & Touche Sustained Excellence Award o KPMG/Ipsos-Reid Top Technology Award RIM and BlackBerry receive the: o Baig's Best Award o Best Magazine Award o Best New Technology Award o Best of Executive Travel Award o BusinessWeek's Best Products 2004 o CNET Editors' Choice Award o CRN: Product of the Year o International Stevie Award for Best New Product or Service o LAPTOP Editors' Choice Award o Law Technology News Award 2004 o MSD2D Peoples Security Choice Award o Mobility Award for Wireless Data, Software and Devices o PC Magazine's Best of the Year o PC Magazine Best in Show Award o PC Magazine Editors' Choice Award o Shoppers' Choice Award 2004

2005 Corporate Milestones RIM surpassed the 4 million subscribers milestone Product Announcements BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.0 received FIPS 140-2 security certification RIM and various partners announced plans to develop location-enhanced applications for the BlackBerry platform RIM previewed its next generation of BlackBerry MDS technology with support for web services. RIM announced the security-enhanced BlackBerry Smart Card Reader RIM and Avaya announced plans to extend Avaya secure enterprise communications applications to the BlackBerry platform over WLAN RIM and EADS formed a strategic alliance focused on delivering localized wireless data solutions to government organizations across Europe RIM launches BlackBerry 8700 Wireless Handheld Series RIM and Nokia Announces Availability of BlackBerry Connect on High-end Business Devices in Singapore RIM Introduces the Sony Ericsson P910i Smartphone with BlackBerry Connect RIM Introduces BlackBerry Built-In for the Siemens SK65 Handset RIM Introduces the BlackBerry 7130 Wireless Handset Series Partnerships & Alliances RIM and Microsoft Corp. announced a product collaboration and joint marketing agreement focused on extending enterprise instant messaging and presence to BlackBerry subscribers RIM and IBM previewed Lotus Instant Messaging for BlackBerry RIM and Novell announced plans to bring Novell GroupWise Messenger instant messaging to BlackBerry users RIM and AOL announced plans to support mobile AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) and ICQ services on the BlackBerry wireless platform RIM and Yahoo! Inc. announced plans to provide Yahoo! Messenger to BlackBerry users RIM and Intel announced a technology collaboration RIM announces BlackBerry Connect agreements for enabling BlackBerry connectivity on third party handsets and operating systems, including: o Nokia E60, Nokia E61 and Nokia E70 devices o Palm Treo 650 smartphone o HTC Windows Mobile-based devices o MDA III o Sony Ericsson P910i o Siemens SK65 o Nokia 6820 RIM and PGP Corporation announced plans for the new PGP Support Package for BlackBerry 3Com and RIM announced plans to deliver WLAN mobility solutions for the enterprise Nortel and RIM announced plans to integrate IP telephony with the BlackBerry platform RIM announces agreements and launches on carriers around the globe, including o 3 Hong Kong and Partner Communications Company Ltd. in Israel o AIS in Thailand o Airtel in India
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CTM in Macau Cable & Wireless in the Eastern Caribbean islands Cable & Wireless announced in Panama Cellcom Israel Ltd. in Israel Connex announced plans to offer BlackBerry in Romania Digicel Group in eight countries throughout the Caribbean Entel PCS in Chile Indosat in Indonesia M1 in Singapore Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) in Russia Og Vodafone in Iceland Orascom Telecom in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia Orange in Romania P&T Luxembourg in Luxembourg PERSONAL in Argentina Siminn in Iceland TA Orange in Thailand TIM launched BlackBerry in Brazil TIM Hellas in Greece Tango in Luxembourg Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) in Trinidad and Tobago Telecomunicaciones Movilnet CA in Venezuela Telefnica Mviles in 13 Latin American countries beginning in early 2006 True in Thailand Turkcell in Turkey Vodafone in Greece Vodafone in Slovenia

Awards Jim Balsillie receives the: o Canada's 50 Most Influential People in Graphic Communications o TIME Magazine's TIME 100 Mike Lazaridis receives the: o Computer Reseller News (CRN), CRN Hall of Fame o Computing Canada's Top 30 Canada's IT Movers and Shakers o TIME Magazine's TIME 100 BlackBerry receives the: o Baig's Best Award o Brandweek Customer Loyalty Awards powered by Brand Keys o Datamation's Product of the Year o Digital World Innovations Award o Editor's Choice and Best Buy Award o Government Computer News "Best of 2005" o IT Week Magazine Best Buy Award 2005 o LAPTOP Magazine Editors' Choice o Mobile PC Magazine's Mobile Choice o MobileTrax Mobility Award o PC World 2005 World Class Award o PC World's Editor's Pick o Portable Computing Magazine Best Products of 2005 Award o Service Provider Weekly o TIME Magazine's Gadget of the Week o Web Week Magazine Best Products of 2005 Award 2006
Corporate Milestones RIM surpassed the 5 million subscriber milestone RIM acquired Ascendent Systems Product Announcements CESG approved BlackBerry for use by government workers handling restricted data in the U.K. BlackBerry WLAN Solution Enhances Productivity for On-Campus Mobile Workers through Wireless Data Access and Wireless VoIP RIM launched BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.1 and BlackBerry Enterprise Server Small Business Edition v4.1 for Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino and Novell GroupWise RIM launched BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express for small and medium-sized businesses, branch offices and companies new to BlackBerry available as a free download from RIM to any customer who purchases a new BlackBerry device RIM announces BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications to provide organizations the ability to deploy wireless applications independent of email RIM introduces the UMTS-enabled BlackBerry 8707 Wireless Handheld - UMTS support enables users to simultaneously send and receive email, browse the Internet and use other applications while speaking on the phone, even while the handset is being used as a tethered modem RIM Announces Hosted BlackBerry Enterprise Server to enable service providers to offer a hosted managed service of the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution to Small and Medium Sized Businesses Partnerships & Alliances Yahoo! and RIM announced an expanded global relationship RIM and IBM announced plans for further collaboration to mobilize enterprise applications to the BlackBerry platform RIM announced BlackBerry Connect for the Sony Ericsson P990 and M600 phones. RIM announced support for Google Talk and Google Local on the BlackBerry wireless platform RIM announces agreements and launches on carriers around the globe, including o RIM announced plans to launch BlackBerry service in China with China Mobile o SouthernLINC announced plans to introduce BlackBerry in the U.S. o NTELOS in the U.S o Cbeyond in the U.S o Etisalat in the United Arab Emirates o China Mobile in China o KT Powertel in Korea o Vodafone Fiji in Fiji o PCCW in Hong Kong o Mobiltel in Bulgaria o NTT DoCoMo in Japan o Taiwan Mobile in Taiwan o U.S. Cellular in the U.S o Movilnet in Venezuela o COSMOTE in Greece o Dialog Telekom in Sri Lanka Awards BlackBerry receives the o CNET.com Editors Choice Award o Brandweek Customer Loyalty Awards powered by Brand Keys o PC Magazine's Best PDA Award o Best of FOSE Award