Samsung SCH-U510 User Manual

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85Health and safety information• Battery charging time depends on the remainingbattery charge and the type of battery and chargerused. The battery can be charged and dischargedhundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out.When the operation time (talk time and standbytime) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is timeto buy a new battery.• If left unused, a fully charged battery willdischarge itself 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 than aweek, 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, suchas in a car in summer or winter conditions, as youwill reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery.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 the+ and -. terminals of the battery (metal strips onthe battery), for example when you carry a sparebattery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting theterminals may damage the battery or the objectcausing the short-circuiting.• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with localregulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose ofbatteries in a fire.Road safetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability tocommunicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.But an important responsibility accompanies thebenefits of wireless phones, one that every user mustuphold.