Health and safety information64Battery Precautions• Never use any charger or battery that isdamaged in any way.• Use the battery only for its intendedpurpose.• If you use the phone near the network'sbase station, it uses less power; talk andstandby time are greatly affected by thesignal strength on the cellular network andthe parameters set by the network operator.• Battery charging time depends on theremaining battery charge and the type ofbattery and charger used. The battery canbe charged and discharged hundreds oftimes, but it will gradually wear out. Whenthe operation time (talk time and standbytime) is noticeably shorter than normal, it istime to buy a 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. When a charger is notin use, disconnect it from the power source.Do not leave the battery connected to acharger for more than a week, sinceovercharging may shorten its life.• 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 thebattery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries areparticularly affected by temperatures below0 °C (32 °F).