234 Section 4A: Important Safety Information Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities. Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust,or metal powders. Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off yourvehicle’s engine.Restricting Children’s Access to Your PhoneYour phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they couldhurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increaseyour Sprint PCS Invoice.Caring for the BatteryProtecting Your BatteryThe guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’sperformance. Recently, there have been some public reports of wireless phonebatteries overheating, catching fire, or exploding. It appears thatmany, if not all, of these reports involve counterfeit or inexpensive,aftermarket-brand batteries with unknown or questionablemanufacturing standards. Sprint is not aware of similar problems withSprint PCS® Phones resulting from the proper use of batteries andaccessories approved by Sprint or the manufacturer of your phone.Use only Sprint or manufacturer-approved batteries and accessoriesfound at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s manufacturer, or call1-866-343-1114 to order. They’re also available at www.sprint.com –click the Shopping tab at top, and then look under Phones &Accessories. Buying the right batteries and accessories is the best wayto ensure they’re genuine and safe. In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures thatrange from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C). Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidityareas, such as the bathroom. Never dispose of the battery by incineration.Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, flammable liquids, orexplosives in the compartment of your vehicle that contains yourphone or accessories.
