Samsung SCH-a870 Series User Manual

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158• If you use the phone near the network's base station, it uses less power; talk andstandby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network andthe parameters set by the network operator.• Follow battery usage, storage and charging guidelines found in the user’s guide.• Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge and the type ofbattery and charger used. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds oftimes, but it will gradually wear out. When the operation time (talk time and standbytime) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery.• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only withSamsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from thepower source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than aweek, since overcharging may shorten its life.• Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and chargers. Some Web sites andsecond-hand dealers, not associated with reputable manufacturers and carriers,might be selling incompatible or even counterfeit batteries and chargers.Consumers should purchase manufacturer or carrier recommended products andaccessories. If unsure about whether a replacement battery or charger iscompatible, contact the manufacturer of the battery or charger.• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it mayrequire cooling or warming first.• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winterconditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try tokeep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery maytemporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries areparticularly affected by temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).• Do not place the phone in areas that may get very hot, such as on or near a cookingsurface, cooking appliance, iron, or radiator.• Do not get your phone or battery wet. Even though they will dry and appear tooperate normally, the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard.• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short- circuiting can occur when ametallic object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct connection between the + and -terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery), for example when you carry aspare battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage thebattery or the object causing the short-circuiting.• Do not permit a battery out of the phone to come in contact with metal objects, suchas coins, keys or jewelry.• Do not crush, puncture or put a high degree of pressure on the battery as this cancause an internal short-circuit, resulting in overheating.• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. In some areas, thedisposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For safedisposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorizedservice center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling