Samsung SGH-J800 User Manual

34Health and safety information• Battery charging time depends on the remainingbattery charge, the type of battery, and thecharger used. The battery can be charged anddischarged hundreds of times, but it willgradually wear out. When the operation time isnoticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buya new battery.• If left unused, a fully charged battery willdischarge itself over time.• Use only Samsung-approved batteries, andrecharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. Disconnect the charger fromthe power source when it is not in use. Do notleave the battery connected to a charger formore than a week, since overcharging mayshorten its life.• Extreme temperatures will affect the chargingcapacity of your battery: it may require coolingor warming first.• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold placesbecause the capacity and lifetime of the batterywill be reduced. Try to keep the battery at roomtemperature. A phone with a hot or cold batterymay not work temporarily, even when thebattery is 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 metallic objectlike a coin, clip or pen causes a direct connectionbetween the + and – terminals of the battery(metal strips on the battery). For example, donot carry a spare battery in a pocket or bagwhere the battery may contact metal objects.Short-circuiting the terminals may damage thebattery or the object causing the short-circuiting.• Dispose of used batteries in accordance withlocal regulations. Always recycle. Do not disposeof batteries in a fire.Road safetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful abilityto communicate by voice, almost anywhere,anytime. But an important responsibilityaccompanies the benefits of wireless phones, onethat every user must uphold.When you are driving a car, driving is your firstresponsibility. When using your wireless phonewhile driving, follow local regulations in the countryor region you are in.