Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information4A: Safety 183Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak PerformanceThere are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly andmaintaining safe, satisfactory service. Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged. Speak directly into the mouthpiece. Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills.If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off andremove the battery. If it’s inoperable, return it to a Sprint Store orcall PCS Customer Solutions for service.Note: For the best care of your phone, only Sprint authorized personnelshould service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may voidthe warranty.Maintaining Safe Use of and Access toYour PhoneFAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TOSERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGEUsing Your Phone While DrivingTalking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without ahands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as tospecific restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first.When using your phone in the car: Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dialand redial. When available, use a hands-free device. Position your phone within easy reach. Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary,suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls whenstationary or before pulling into traffic. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that maydivert your attention from the road.
