Samsung SPH-A900 User Manual

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Health and safety information68Precautions when using batteries• Never use any charger or battery that isdamaged in any way.• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.• If you use the phone near the network’s basestation, it uses less power; talk and standbytime are greatly affected by the signal strengthon the cellular network and the parameters setby the network operator.• Battery charging time depends on the remainingbattery charge and the type of battery andcharger used. The battery can be charged anddischarged hundreds of times, but it willgradually wear out. When the operation time(talk time and standby time) is noticeablyshorter than normal, it is time to buy a newbattery.• 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 not inuse, disconnect it from the power source. Donot leave 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.Health and safety information69• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places,such as in a car in summer or winter conditions,as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime ofthe battery. Always try to keep the battery atroom temperature. A phone with a hot or coldbattery 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. Accidentalshort- circuiting can occur when a metallicobject (coin, clip or pen) causes a directconnection between the + and – terminals ofthe battery (metal strips on the battery), forexample when you carry a spare battery in apocket or bag. Short-circuiting the terminalsmay damage the battery or the object causingthe 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 abilityto communicate by voice, almost anywhere,anytime. But an important responsibilityaccompanies the benefits of wireless phones, onethat every user must uphold.When driving a car, driving is your firstresponsibility. When using your wireless phonebehind the wheel of a car, make sure that you arefollowing the special regulations in a given area orcountry.