74When 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.• 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 room temperature.A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarilynot work, even when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected bytemperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clipor pen) causes a direct connection between the +and - terminals of the battery (metal strips on thebattery), for example when you carry a sparebattery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting theterminals may damage the battery or the objectcausing the short-circuiting.• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with localregulations. In some areas, the disposal of batteriesin household or business trash may be prohibited.For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contactyour nearest Samsung authorized service center.Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.Care and MaintenanceYour phone is a product of superior design andcraftsmanship and should be treated with care. Thesuggestions below will help you fulfill any warrantyobligations and allow you to enjoy this product for manyyears.• Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories outof the reach of small children.• Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity andliquids contain minerals that will corrode electroniccircuits.