160Never mount this device in a manner that will obstructthe driver's clear view of the street and traffic.Never use wireless data services such as textmessaging, Web browsing, or e-mail while operating avehicle.Never watch videos, such as a movie or clip, or playvideo games while operating a vehicle.For more information, go to http://www.ctia.org.Battery Use and SafetyImportant!: Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury ordamage. Most battery issues arise from improperhandling of batteries and, particularly, from thecontinued use of damaged batteries.• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, orotherwise attempt to change the form of your battery.Do not put a high degree of pressure on the battery. Thiscan cause leakage or an internal short-circuit, resulting inoverheating.• Do not let the phone or battery come in contact withliquids. Liquids can get into the phone's circuits, leadingto corrosion. Even when the phone appears to be dry andappears to operate normally, the circuitry could slowlycorrode and pose a safety hazard. If the phone and/orbattery get wet, have them checked by your serviceprovider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to beworking properly.• Do not place your battery in or near a heat source.Excessive heating can damage the phone or the batteryand could cause the phone or the battery to explode. Donot dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heatsource such as a microwave oven, hair dryer, iron, orradiator. Avoid leaving your phone in your car in hightemperatures.• Do not dispose of the phone or the battery in a fire.The phone or the battery may explode when overheated.• Do not handle a damaged or leaking battery. Do not letleaking battery fluid come in contact with your eyes, skinor clothing. For safe disposal options, contact your nearestSamsung-authorized service center.• Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping the phone orthe battery, especially on a hard surface, can potentiallycause damage to the phone and battery. If you suspectdamage to the phone or battery, take it to a service centerfor inspection.• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged inany way.• Do not allow the battery to touch metal objects.Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallicobject (coin, key, jewelry, clip, or pen) causes a directconnection between the + and - terminals of the battery(metal strips on the battery), for example when you carrya spare battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting theterminals may damage the battery or the object causingthe short-circuiting.
