Health 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 short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object like acoin, 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 ability tocommunicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.But an important responsibility accompanies thebenefits of wireless phones, one that every usermust uphold.Z500.book Page 79 Friday, August 26, 2005 5:13 PM