Samsung GT-B7702C User Manual

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32safety and usage informationBattery Precautions• Never use any charger or battery that is damagedin any way.• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.• If you use the phone near the network's basestation, it uses less power; talk and standby timeare greatly affected by the signal strength on thecellular network and the parameters set by thenetwork operator.• Battery charging time depends on the remainingbattery charge and the type of battery andcharger used. The battery can be charged anddischarged hundreds of times, but it will graduallywear out. When the operation time (talk time andstandby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, itis time to buy a new battery.• If left unused, a fully charged battery will dischargeitself over time.• Use only Samsung-approved batteries andrecharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use,disconnect it from the power source. Do not leavethe battery connected to a charger for more thana week, since overcharging may shorten its life.• Extreme temperatures will affect the chargingcapacity of your battery: it may require cooling orwarming first.• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places,such as in a car in summer or winter conditions,as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of thebattery. Always try to keep the battery at roomtemperature. A phone with a hot or cold batterymay temporarily not work, even when the batteryis fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularlyaffected by temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin,clip or pen) causes a direct connection between