164Maintaining Your Phone's Peak PerformanceFor the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service your phone andaccessories. Faulty service may void the warranty.There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintainingsafe, satisfactory service.• If your phone is equipped with an external antenna, hold the phone with the antenna raised,fully-extended and over your shoulder.• Do not hold, bend or twist the phone's antenna, if applicable.• Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged.• If your phone is equipped with an internal antenna, obstructing the internal antenna couldinhibit call performance.• Speak directly into the phone's receiver.• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet,immediately turn the power off and remove the battery.Availability of Various Features/Ring TonesMany services and features are network dependent and may require additionalsubscription and/or usage charges. Not all features are available for purchase or use in allareas. Downloadable Ring Tones may be available at an additional cost. Other conditionsand restrictions may apply. See your service provider for additional information.Battery Standby and Talk TimeStandby and talk times will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions.Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, signalstrength, operating temperature, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data,and other application usage patterns.Battery Precautions• Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hard surface, can potentially causedamage to the phone and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to aservice center for inspection.• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way.• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.• If you use the phone near the network's base station, it uses less power; talk and standby timeare greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set bythe network operator.