Samsung SGH-2488 Owner's Manual

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Samsung SGH-2488 Owner's Manual Manual pdf 75 page image

131Using the BatteriesYour phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ionstandard battery.The following batteries are also available (ask yourSAMSUNG dealer for further details):– BTI24G slim battery– BTS24G standard battery– BTE24G extended batteryPrecautions When Using Batteries• Never use any charger or battery that is damagedin any way.• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.• If you use the phone near the network’s basestation, it uses less power; talk and standby timesare greatly affected by the signal strength on thecellular network and the parameters set by thenetwork operator.• Battery charging times depend 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.130Solving ProblemsThe phone starts beeping and “**Warning**Battery Low” flashes in the display• The battery is insufficiently charged. Replace thebattery and recharge it.The audio quality of the call is poor• Check the signal strength indicator in the display( ); the number of bars after it indicates thesignal strength from strong ( ) to weak ( ).• Try extending the antenna, moving the phoneslightly or moving closer to a window if you are ina building.No number is dialled when you recall aphonebook entry• Check that the numbers have been storedcorrectly, by using the Phonebook Search feature.• Re-store them, if necessary.If the above guidelines do not enable you to solvethe problem, take a note of:• The model and serial numbers of your phone• Your warranty details• A clear description of the problemThen contact your local dealer or SAMSUNGafter-sales service.2488E-15-ProblemSolution 6/7/00 9:34 PM Page 130