safety and usage information29• Use only Samsung-approved batteries andrecharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not inuse, disconnect it from the power source. Donot leave the battery connected to a chargerfor more than a week, since overchargingmay shorten its life.• Extreme temperatures will affect thecharging capacity of your battery: it mayrequire cooling or warming first.• Do not leave the battery in hot or coldplaces, such as in a car in summer or winterconditions, as you will reduce the capacityand lifetime of the battery. Always try tokeep the battery at room temperature. Aphone with a hot or cold battery maytemporarily not work, even when the batteryis fully charged. Li-ion batteries areparticularly affected by temperatures below0 °C (32 °F).• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidentalshort- circuiting can occur when a metallicobject (coin, clip or pen) causes a directconnection between the + and - terminals ofthe battery (metal strips on the battery), forexample when you carry a spare battery in apocket or bag. Short-circuiting the terminalsmay damage the battery or the objectcausing the short-circuiting.• Dispose of used batteries in accordance withlocal regulations. In some areas, thedisposal of batteries in household orbusiness trash may be prohibited. For safedisposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contactyour nearest Samsung authorized servicecenter. Always recycle. Do not dispose ofbatteries in a fire.Care and MaintenanceYour phone is a product of superior design andcraftsmanship and should be treated with care.The suggestions below will help you fulfill anywarranty obligations and allow you to enjoy thisproduct for many years.