88Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobiledevices and their accessories in the areas where youdrive. Always obey them. The use of these devices maybe prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Forexample, only hands-free use may be permitted incertain areas.Before answering calls, consider your circumstances.Let the call go to voicemail when driving conditionsrequire. Remember, driving comes first, not the call!If you consider a call necessary and appropriate,follow these tips:• Use a hands-free device;• Secure your phone within easy reach;• Place calls when you are not moving;• Plan calls when your car will be stationary;• Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations;• Let the person with whom you are speaking know that youare driving and will suspend the call if necessary;• Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving;Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting thisdevice in an automobile:Laws in some states may prohibit mounting thisdevice on or near the windshield of an automobile. Inother states, the law may permit mounting this deviceonly in specific locations in the automobile. Be sure toconsult the state and local laws or ordinances whereyou drive before mounting this device in anautomobile. Failure to comply with these restrictionscould result in fines, penalties, or other damages.Never mount this device in a manner that will obstructthe driver's clear view of the street and traffic.Never use wireless data services such as textmessaging, Web browsing, or e-mail while operating avehicle.Never watch videos, such as a movie or clip, or playvideo games while operating a vehicle.For more information, go to http://www.ctia.org.Battery Use and SafetyImportant!: Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury ordamage. Most battery issues arise from improperhandling of batteries and, particularly, from thecontinued use of damaged batteries.• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, orotherwise attempt to change the form of your battery.Do not put a high degree of pressure on the battery. Thiscan cause leakage or an internal short-circuit, resulting inoverheating.• Do not let the phone or battery come in contact withliquids. Liquids can get into the phone's circuits, leadingto corrosion. Even when the phone appears to be dry andappears to operate normally, the circuitry could slowlycorrode and pose a safety hazard. If the phone and/orbattery get wet, have them checked by your serviceprovider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to beworking properly.