Samsung SGH-e317 User Manual

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Health and Safety Information166● Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuitingcan occur when a metallic object (coin, clip or pen) causesa direct connection between the + and – terminals of thebattery (metal strips on the battery), for example whenyou carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or theobject causing the short-circuiting.● Dispose of used batteries in accordance with localregulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries ina fire.Road SafetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability tocommunicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But animportant responsibility accompanies the benefits of wirelessphones, one that every user must uphold.When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. Whenusing your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practicegood common sense and remember the following tips:● Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such asspeed dial and redial. If available, these features help youto place your call without taking your attention off theroad.● When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, addan extra layer of convenience and safety to your wirelessphone with one of the many hands-free accessoriesavailable today.● Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able toaccess your wireless phone without removing your eyesfrom the road. If you get an incoming call at aninconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you.● Let the person you are speaking with know you aredriving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic orHealth and Safety Information167hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice andeven heavy traffic can be hazardous.● Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.Jotting down a To Do list or flipping through yourphonebook takes your attention away from your primaryresponsibility, driving safely.● Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place callswhen you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Tryto plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you needto make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers,check the road and your mirrors, then continue.● Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations thatmay be distracting. Make the people with whom you aretalking aware that you are driving and suspendconversations that have the potential to divert yourattention from the road.● Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial theemergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident ormedical emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on yourwireless phone!● Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Ifyou see a car accident, crime in progress or other seriousemergency where lives are in danger, call the emergencynumber, as you would want others to do for you.● If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard,a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where noone appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen,call roadside assistance or any other special non-emergency wireless number.