53Safety/Terms & Conditionsexisting ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by theNational Council of Radiation Protections and Measurements (NCRP).Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak PerformanceThere are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properlyand maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and overyour shoulder. Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone’s antenna. Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged. Speak directly into the mouthpiece. Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquidspills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power offand remove the battery. If it’s inoperable, return it to a SprintStore or call Sprint Customer Service for service.Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your PhoneFAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEADTO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTYDAMAGE.Using Your Phone While DrivingTalking on your phone while driving (or operating the phonewithout a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions.Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety alwayscomes 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; ifnecessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weatherconditions.Tip: For the best care of your phone, only Sprint Authorized Personnelshould service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may voidthe warranty.