129HHeeaalltthh aanndd SSaaffeettyy IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn• 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 betweenthe + and – terminals of the battery (metal stripson the battery), for example when you carry aspare battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuitingthe terminals may damage the battery or theobject causing 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 usermust uphold.When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.When using your wireless phone behind the wheel ofa car, practice good common sense and rememberthe following tips.128HHeeaalltthh aanndd SSaaffeettyy IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnPrecautions When Using Batteries• Never use any 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 thenetwork operator.• 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 time tobuy a new battery.• If left unused, a fully charged battery will dischargeitself over time.• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and rechargeyour battery only with Samsung-approved chargers.When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from thepower source. Do not leave the battery connected toa charger for more than a week, since overchargingmay shorten its life.• Extreme temperatures will affect the chargingcapacity of your battery: it may require cooling orwarming first.