Samsung Galaxy S Captivate User Manual

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175• 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 serious injuries, damage to your phone, or otherserious 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, (below 0 °C (32 °F) orover 45 °C (113 °F) such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, asyou will reduce the charging capacity and lifetime of the battery.Always try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with ahot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery isfully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by temperaturesbelow0 °C (32 °F).• Do not place the battery in, on or near areas that may get very hot,such as on or near a microwave oven, cooking surface, cookingappliance, iron, or radiator. Batteries may explode when overheated.• Do not get your phone or battery wet. Even though they will dry andappear to operate normally, the circuitry could slowly corrode andpose a safety hazard.• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occurwhen a metallic object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct connectionbetween the + and - terminals of the battery (metal strips on thebattery), for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket orbag. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or theobject causing the short-circuiting.• Do not permit a battery out of the phone to come in contact with metalobjects, such as coins, keys or jewelry.• Do not crush, puncture or put a high degree of pressure on the batteryas this can cause an internal short-circuit, resulting in overheating.• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. In someareas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may beprohibited. Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)battery. For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact yournearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do notdispose of batteries in a fire.Care and MaintenanceYour phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanshipand should be treated with care. The suggestions below will helpyou fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy thisproduct for many years.i897 Vegas.book Page 175 Monday, July 19, 2010 12:26 PM