Health and Safety Information 138features are available for purchase or use in all areas.Downloadable Ring Tones may be available at an additional cost.Other conditions and restrictions may apply. See your serviceprovider for additional information.Battery Standby and Talk TimeStandby and talk times will vary depending on phone usagepatterns and conditions. Battery power consumption depends onfactors such as network configuration, signal strength, operatingtemperature, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice,data, and other application usage patterns.Battery Precautions• Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hardsurface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery. If yoususpect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center forinspection.• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way.• Do not modify or remanufacture the battery as this could result inserious safety hazards.• If you use the phone near the network's base station, it uses lesspower; talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signalstrength on the cellular network and the parameters set by thenetwork operator.• Follow battery usage, storage and charging guidelines found in theuser’s guide.• Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge andthe type of battery and charger used. The battery can be charged anddischarged hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out. When theoperation time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter thannormal, it is time to buy a new battery.• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery onlywith Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use,disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the batteryconnected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging mayshorten its life.• Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and chargers. Some Websites and second-hand dealers, not associated with reputablemanufacturers and carriers, might be selling incompatible or evencounterfeit batteries and chargers. Consumers should purchasemanufacturer or carrier recommended products and accessories. Ifunsure about whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible,contact the manufacturer of the battery or charger.• Misuse or use of incompatible phones, batteries, and charging devicescould result in damage to the equipment and a possible risk of fire,explosion, leakage, or other serious hazard.• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery:it may require cooling or warming first.• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car insummer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and