115DO NOT depend on this phone as a primary method ofemergency calls or for any other essential or emergency com-munications.Remember to always turn your phone on and check for ade-quate signal strength before placing a call.Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak PerformanceTo operate your phone properly — that is, to maintain safeand satisfactory service — you should follow these rules:u For best reception, extend the antenna fully.u Hold the phone with the antenna up and over your shoulder.u Do not hold, bend, or twist the phone antenna at any time.u Close the phone antenna when not on a call.u Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna.u Speak directly into the microphone.u Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid.u Only Samsung authorized personnel should service yourphone and its accessories.Protecting Your BatteryFor best battery performance, you should follow these guidelines:u Use your battery only for its intended purpose.u Only use Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.Thesechargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using otherbatteries or chargers will invalidate your warranty and maycause damage as well.u You must never use a battery charger that is damaged inany way or worn out.u To avoid damage ,o n ly charge the battery in temperaturesthat range from 32° F to 104° F.SCH-N105EHOJU-2/2 10/25/00 10:25 AM Page 115