Samsung SGH-Z230 User Manual

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109Health and safety informationbattery may temporarily not work, even whenthe battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries areparticularly affected 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 betweenthe + and - terminals of the battery (metal stripson the battery), for example when you carry aspare battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuitingthe terminals may damage the battery or theobject causing the short-circuiting.• Dispose of used batteries in accordance withlocal regulations. In some areas, the disposal ofbatteries in household or business trash may beprohibited. For safe disposal options for Li-Ionbatteries, contact your nearest Samsungauthorized service center. Always recycle. Do notdispose 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 formany years.• Keep the phone and all its parts and accessoriesout of the reach of small children.• Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity andliquids contain minerals that will corrodeelectronic circuits.• Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing somay cause an electric shock to you or damage tothe phone.• Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirtyareas, as its moving parts may be damaged.• Do not store the phone in hot areas. Hightemperatures can shorten the life of electronicdevices, damage batteries, and warp or meltcertain plastics.• Do not store the phone in cold areas. When thephone warms up to its normal operatingtemperature, moisture can form inside thephone, which may damage the phone'selectronic circuit boards.• Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Roughhandling can break internal circuit boards.• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents orstrong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe itwith a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mildsoap-and-water solution.• Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog thedevice's moving parts and prevent properoperation.• Do not put the phone in or on heating devices,such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator.The phone may explode when overheated.