Samsung SGH-E356 User Manual

Health and safety information25(talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter thannormal, it is time to buy a new battery.If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itselfover time.Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge yourbattery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When acharger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for morethan a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity ofyour battery: it may require cooling or warming first.Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in acar in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce thecapacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep thebattery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or coldbattery may temporarily not work, even when the batteryis fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affectedby temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuitingcan occur when a metallic object (coin, clip or pen) causesa direct connection between the + and – terminals of thebattery (metal strips on the battery), for example whenyou carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or theobject causing the short-circuiting.Dispose of used batteries in accordance with localregulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries ina fire.Road safetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability tocommunicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But animportant responsibility accompanies the benefits ofwireless phones, one that every user must uphold.When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car,practice good common sense and remember the followingtips:Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such asspeed dial and redial. If available, these features help youto place your call without taking your attention off theroad.When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, addan extra layer of convenience and safety to your wirelessphone with one of the many hands-free accessoriesavailable today.