Samsung SGH-M140L User Manual

Health and safety information• Use only Samsung-approved batteries andrecharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use,disconnect it from the power source. Do not leavethe battery connected to a charger for more than aweek, since overcharging may 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 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 between the+ and – terminals of the battery (metal strips onthe battery), 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 used batteries in accordance with localregulations. Always recycle. Do not disposebatteries 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 user mustuphold.When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of acar, practice good common sense and remember thefollowing tips:• Get to know your wireless phone and its features,such as speed dial and redial. If available, thesefeatures help you to place your call without takingyour attention off the road.• When available, use a hands-free device. Ifpossible, add an extra layer of convenience and