Samsung SPH-N345 User Manual

Health and safety information96• 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.Health and safety information97Operating environmentRemember to follow any special regulations inforce in any area and always switch your phone offwhenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it maycause interference or danger.When connecting the phone or any accessory toanother device, read its user’s guide for detailedsafety instructions. Do not connect incompatibleproducts.As with other mobile radio transmittingequipment, users are advised that for thesatisfactory operation of the equipment and forthe safety of personnel, it is recommended thatthe equipment should only be used in the normaloperating position (held to your ear with theantenna pointing over your shoulder).Electronic devicesMost modern electronic equipment is shieldedfrom radio frequency (RF) signals. However,certain electronic equipment may not be shieldedagainst the RF signals from your wireless phone.Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives.PacemakersPacemaker manufacturers recommend that aminimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) bemaintained between a wireless phone and apacemaker to avoid potential interference with thepacemaker. These recommendations areconsistent with the independent research and