Samsung SGH-E200 User Manual

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Health and safety information38Before a new model phone is available for sale to thepublic, compliance with the European R&TTE Directivemust be shown. This directive includes as one of itsessential requirements the protection of the health andsafety of the user and any other person.Precautions when using batteries• Never use a charger or battery that is damaged inany 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 timeare greatly affected by the signal strength on thecellular network and the parameters set by theservice provider.• Battery charging time depends on the remainingbattery charge, the type of battery, and the chargerused. The battery can be charged and dischargedhundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out.When the operation time is noticeably shorter thannormal, it is time to buy a new battery.• If left unused, a fully charged battery will dischargeitself over time.• Use only Samsung-approved batteries, andrecharge your battery only with Samsung-approvedchargers. Disconnect the charger from the powersource when it is not in use. Do not leave thebattery 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 placesbecause the capacity and lifetime of the battery willbe reduced. Try to keep the battery at roomtemperature. A phone with a hot or cold batterymay not work temporarily, even when the battery isfully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularlyaffected by temperatures below 0° C (32° F).