Samsung SGH-E786 User Manual

Health and safety information129• Extreme temperatures will affect thecharging capacity of your battery: it mayrequire cooling or warming first.• Do not leave the battery in hot or coldplaces, such as in a car in summer or winterconditions, as you will reduce the capacityand lifetime of the battery. Always try tokeep the battery at room temperature. Aphone with a hot or cold battery maytemporarily not work, even when the batteryis fully charged. Li-ion batteries areparticularly affected by temperatures below0° C (32° F).• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidentalshort-circuiting can occur when a metallicobject (coin, clip or pen) causes a directconnection between the + and -. terminalsof the battery (metal strips on the battery),for example when you carry a spare batteryin a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting theterminals may damage the battery or theobject causing the short-circuiting.• Dispose of used batteries in accordance withlocal regulations. Always recycle. Do notdispose of batteries in a fire.Road safetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerfulability to communicate by voice, almostanywhere, anytime. But an importantresponsibility accompanies the benefits ofwireless phones, one that every user mustuphold.When driving a car, driving is your firstresponsibility. When using your wireless phonebehind the wheel of a car, practice goodcommon sense and remember the followingtips.1. Get to know your wireless phone and itsfeatures, such as speed dial and redial. Ifavailable, these features help you to placeyour call without taking your attention offthe road.