Health and Safety Information170Turning Off Your Phone Before FlyingTurn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To preventpossible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. FederalAviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to havepermission from a crew member to use your phone while theplane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference,FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane isin the air.Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous AreasTo avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off yourphone when in a blasting area or in other areas with signsindicating that two-way radios should be turned off.Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to setoff explosives.Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives inthe compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone oraccessories.Turn off your phone when you’re in any area that has apotentially explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, yourphone or its accessories could generate sparks. Sparks couldcause an explosion or a fire resulting in bodily injury or evendeath. These areas are often, but not always, clearly marked.They include:● Fueling areas such as gas stations.● Below deck on boats.● Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.● Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such asgrain, dust or metal powders.● Any other area where you would normally be advised toturn off your vehicle’s engine.Health and Safety Information171Restricting Children’s Access to your PhoneYour phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to playwith it because they could hurt themselves and others,damage the phone or make calls that increase your phonebill.Caring for the BatteryThe guidelines listed below help you get the most out of yourbattery’s performance.● Use only Samsung-approved batteries and desktopchargers. These chargers are designed to maximizebattery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids yourwarranty and may cause damage.● In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only intemperatures that range from 32º F to 104º F(0º C to 40º C).● Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in highhumidity areas, such as the bathroom.● Never dispose of the battery by incineration.● Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.● Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.● The battery may need recharging if it has not been usedfor a long period of time.● It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer providesacceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds oftimes before it needs replacing.Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for longperiods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:Less than one month32º F to 104º F (0º C to 40º C)