FAIRPHONE 4 Smartphone Health and Safety Instruction Manual

4 Smartphone Health and Safety
Instruction Manual

Smartphone Health and Safety

Electrical safety
Please read these precautions carefully to ensure you are using your Fairphone 4 5G safely.
The model name of your product is FP4.

Audio properties and hearing precautions
Your Fairphone has two built-in speakers. The earpiece speaker is positioned at the top-center of the device, facing the front, and the loudspeaker is positioned at the bottom of the device, facing down. The earpiece speaker is meant to be used near your ear for certain functions like calling but can also play loud sounds when the device is playing multimedia. You can also listen to audio using a headset (connected via the USB C port or  Bluetooth). A headset is included in the box only in markets where this is compulsory.

Your Fairphone is capable of operating at high volumes. Prolonged headphone usage at high volumes can lead to hearing damage. Turn on the audio and check the volume before positioning it close to your ear. Aim to limit your exposure to the highest volume range. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

Charging and battery
Charge your Fairphone with a USB type C cable and USB-compatible charger – preferably one that is compatible with QC 3.0 (9Vdc, 3A), or another applicable mobile phone power adapter interoperability standard. Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, can cause electric shock.
Only charge your device using a data cable or charger that follows the IEC/EN 62684 standard, like the one you can find on www.fairphone.com/accessories- fp4.

The use of incompatible accessories or spare parts may have serious consequences for your Fairphone. Your battery is a lithium-ion battery. Do not use this battery at high temperatures or expose it to excessive heat. Keep your Fairphone in a well-ventilated area when using or charging it. Use your device within the temperature range of -10C to +55C. Keep your Fairphone in a well-ventilated area when using or charging it. Do not charge the device when the environment temperature is above +40C.
Sustained exposure to high or low temperatures may have an effect on your device’s operation.
If the device gets too warm, allow the device some time to cool down and avoid leaving your phone in direct sunlight.

If you need to replace your battery, ensure that it is an original Fairphone battery. For instructions on how to safely replace the battery, please check our Quick Start Guide. Please dispose of used batteries responsibly at a suitable electronic waste collection facility, as they contain materials that are hazardous to your health and the environment.

This symbol indicates a separate collection of batteries. Please consult with your municipality website should you need further clarification on the separate waste recycling program.

CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Fairphone only supports and takes responsibility for batteries conforming with the FP4 model (Model Number: F4AC1). Batteries not manufactured by Fairphone are not supported and may pose a risk to your device and to your health and safety. Usage of batteries that do not comply with regional, national and international regulatory standards is strongly discouraged.

Fairphone replaceable parts
Your Fairphone is designed to be easy to open and repair, but please read these instructions carefully and use the replacement parts only as they were intended. Do not attempt to further disassemble the replacement parts; they are meant to be used as you get them when you order them. Keep your Fairphone replacement parts and other small parts away from children.
To ensure the safe handling of your device, we advise you to consider the following points:
(i) Carefully review and follow the tutorials at www.fairphone.com/tutorials- fp4. They serve as formative documents meant to guide you through the process of opening up your device.

Dangerous activities
Your Fairphone is not intended to be used for activities where the failure of the device could lead to death, personal injury or severe environmental damage.
Choking hazard
Some Fairphone accessories may present a choking hazard to small children. Keep these accessories away from small children.

Warranty

This product is covered by the Fairphone Warranty. The Fairphone Warranty is a manufacturer warranty covering any manufacturing defects, including improper or inferior workmanship to materials, and design during the designated warranty period of 24 months for the mobile phone. This warranty does not include malfunctions or defects as a result of improper handling or normal wear and tear. For the full warranty and applicable warranty exclusions, please visit: www.fairphone.com/legal.

The Fairphone Warranty does not replace, restrict, limit or otherwise affect your rights under consumer law. For more information regarding your local consumer laws, please contact your local consumer organization.

If you notice any defects or malfunctions in your product, please inform the Fairphone customer support team immediately. Failing to do so in a timely manner, may have an infl uence on how diligently the issue can be handled. Please contact us at: www.fairphone.com/support.
In addition to this manufacturing warranty, Fairphone offers a commercial warranty for Fairphone 4 5G customers who register via www.fairphone.com/warranty.

Applicable Law
This warranty statement is subject to the laws of the Netherlands. All disputes arising in connection with the warranty shall be brought before a competent Dutch court.  Nothing in this section affects your rights as a consumer to rely on mandatory provisions of local law.

Legal Information
The essential Fairphone legal information about your use of you is available on the settings menu of your phone. To check this information:

Tap Settings
Scroll down and tap “About phone” Tap Legal Information
For further legal information access: www.fairphone.com/en/legal.

Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to Fairphone. Our privacy policy describes how we gather, use and protect your personal information. Read more at www.fairphone.com/en/legal.

Legal Policies
Please be sure to read the extended Warranty, Terms and Conditions, and the End User License Agreement at www.fairphone.com/en/legal.

Software
Fairphone provides mobile phones using the Android™operating system with Google Mobile Services (GMS). For this operating system, Fairphone will provide software updates and fi es. Please note, Fairphone only provides support and fi xes for unmodifi ed, offi cially released software. If bugs or errors are identifi ed, please contact Fairphone or refer to our known issues list to see the current development status: www.fairphone.com/support. Software is an essential aspect of the mobile phone and Fairphone will do all it can to provide you with timely software updates and fi taxes whenever possible and necessary. For third-party software, Fairphone depends on external parties to make updates available in a timely manner.
You may not resell, sublicense, rent, lease, transfer, disclose or lend this software to any third party. You may not modify, alter, reverse engineer or decompile this software.

Additional Information

Returns
If you change your mind and want to return a product purchased through the Fairphone online store, you are entitled to do so within 14 calendar days from the delivery date without giving any reason and without penalty. To initiate a return and receive the return address, please contact the Fairphone customer support team. If you request a return via Customer Support, ensure the device is sent back within 14 calendar days from the date of your request. Be sure to return your product in the same condition as it was purchased, as you will be liable for the diminished value of the product(s). Please do not send your phone before receiving further instructions from our support agents. Shipping addresses will differ depending on your market.
If you purchased a product through one of our sales partners, please contact them directly regarding their return policy.

Support
For additional information about confi during, using, updating, and repairing your Fairphone, plus frequently asked questions, tutorials, and our community forum visit www.fairphone.com/support.

Statement of compliance
Fairphone is compliant with the following European Union and UK legislation:
REACH (EC No 1907/2006) and its amendments: The Regulation on the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction on the use of chemicals. The respective UK  legislation as a result of Brexit is the REACH etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.

WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU): The Directive aims to reduce the impact of electronic waste and optimize its disposal, collection, reuse, recycling and recovery with strict environmental and health standards. Fairphone has registered with the respective authorities and enrolled in take-back schemes. The respective UK legislation as a result of Brexit is the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013.

EU Directive on batteries and accumulators, waste batteries and accumulators (2006/66/EC) and its amendments: The Directive prohibits the use of hazardous substances such as mercury and cadmium in batteries. It also lays down rules for the collection and recycling of batteries. The respective UK legislation as a result of Brexit is the Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2008.

In addition, the CE marking and the UKCA marking on the Fairphone indicate that Fairphone is compliant with the following EU and UK Legislation:

RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) and its amendments and the respective UK legislation, the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic  Equipment Regulations 2012.
RED Directive (2014/53/EU) and the respective UK legislation, the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.

Specifi c Absorption Rate (SAR): Your Fairphone is designed not to exceed the exposure limits to radiofrequency emissions recommended by international guidelines. Your Fairphone meets applicable SAR limits of 2.0W/kg (head, body), and 4.0W/kg (limb).

The specifi c SAR values for your Fairphone are 0.494 W/Kg (head), 0.993 W/Kg (body), and 2.916 W/Kg (limb). The Fairphone SAR was measured in a certifi ed laboratory and is available at www.fairphone.com/en/legal/regulatory-update- sar. 
Body-worn SAR testing has been carried out at a separation distance of 0.5cm. To meet radiofrequency exposure guidelines, your Fairphone should be positioned at least this far away from the body.
This smartphone is cataloged as radio equipment subject to restrictions under the RED Directive (2014/53/EU), meaning that FP4 is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range.

Restriction of Use

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EE| EL| ES| Fl| FR| HR| HU| IE| IT
LI| LT| LU| LV| MC| MT| NL| NO| PL
PT| RO| SE| SI| SK| SM| VA| UK(NI)

In the European Union, this smartphone may operate within the following frequency bands (maximum power output by design is indicated):

The 5GHz wireless LAN frequency band is restricted to indoor use only throughout the EU and UK.

Handling
Handle your Fairphone with care. It is made of metal, glass, and plastic and has sensitive electronic components inside. Your Fairphone can be damaged if dropped, burned,  punctured, or crushed, or if it comes in contact with liquid. Do not use a damaged Fairphone, such as one with a cracked screen, as it may cause injury. If you are concerned about scratching the surface of your Fairphone, consider using a case or cover.

Please do not dispose of your Fairphone as unsorted municipal waste but at a suitable electronic waste collection facility. You are responsible for deleting all personal data from your Fairphone before disposing of it.

Declaration of Conformity

Fairphone hereby declares that the radio equipment type Fairphone smartphone is in compliance with Directive EU Directive 2014/53/EU, RoHS

Directive (2011/65/EU) and UK RER 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). The full text of the EU and UK declaration of conformity is available here: www.fairphone.com/en/legal/declaration-of- conformity.

To view the Regulatory information on this device, do the following:

1. From the Home screen, swipe up > Settings.
2. On the Settings screen, tap > About phone > Regulatory information.

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Safety Instructions

To reduce your device’s transmission power, move to a location with the maximum number of bars (indicated by the number of bars displayed on the phone’s screen).
The transmission power is higher when you are inside a building, when you are far from a base station, or when there are obstacles between you and the base station. In an area with poor reception (e.g., tram, bus, elevator, or underground parking garage) or in a sector with poor network coverage, the phone boosts its transmission power, which subsequently increases the user’s exposure level.

The bars shown on the phone’s screen indicate how much power the phone is transmitting.
The higher the number of bars, the stronger the signal that is being received. Use the phone where the reception is strongest, i.e. when the reception indicator is at its maximum. When the reception is not at its maximum, use text messaging instead.

Hands-free, pedestrian, and earpiece kits
To reduce the head’s exposure to radio waves, users are advised to use a wired or Bluetooth earpiece kit.

Metal implants, pacemakers, and pregnancy
It is recommended to never operate a mobile phone near a pregnant woman’s belly or within 20 cm of any metal implant, pacemaker, or similar device (please consult your doctor).

Reasonable Use
Ensure reasonable use of your Fairphone device by children and adolescents by avoiding nighttime communications and limiting the frequency and duration of calls.

Road Safety
Using your Fairphone in some circumstances may distract you and might cause a dangerous situation (for example, while driving a car). Ensure that you are aware of the road  safety rules in your area and the specific prohibition or restriction on the use of mobile devices or headphones.

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