188 4A. Important Safety Information General Precautions (page 188) Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone(page 189) Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device (page 190) Caring for the Battery (page 192) Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 193) Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling (page 195) Owner’s Record (page 196) User Guide Proprietary Notice (page 196)This phone guide contains important operational andsafety information that will help you safely use yourphone. Failure to read and follow the informationprovided in this phone guide may result in seriousbodily injury, death, or property damage.General PrecautionsThere are several simple guidelines to operating your phoneproperly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. To maximize performance, do not touch the bottom portionof your phone where the internal antenna is located whileusing the phone. Speak directly into the mouthpiece. Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquidspills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn thepower off and remove the battery. Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight for extendedperiods of time (such as on the dashboard of a car). Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece ofequipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting,bending, or sitting on it. Any changes or modifications to your phone not expresslyapproved in this document could void your warranty for thisequipment and void your authority to operate thisequipment.4A. Important SafetyInformationNote: For the best care of your phone, only Sprint-authorizedpersonnel should service your phone and accessories. Failureto do so may be dangerous and void your warranty.M580.book Page 188 Wednesday, September 21, 2011 4:52 PM